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 interv\
als.
** Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter change\
s. See Engine Oil Check (page 283). 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
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Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy co\
mmercial 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
Scheduled 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)
* This is an optional feature. 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.
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T
Tailgate
See: Manual Liftgate.............................................73
See: Power Liftgate..............................................74
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications...............336
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).........................256
Ticket Holders................................................157
Tire Care..........................................................310
Glossary of Tire Terminology............................311
Information About Uniform Tire Quality
Grading..............................................................310
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall.............................................................312
Temperature A B C...............................................311
Traction AA A B C................................................310
Treadwear.............................................................310
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............324 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System........................................325
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System .............................................................326
Tires See: Wheels and Tires......................................308
Towing a Trailer
.............................................239
Load Placement..................................................239 Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels........244
Emergency Towing............................................244
Recreational Towing..........................................244
Towing.............................................................239
Traction Control
.............................................187
Principle of Operation........................................187
Trailer Sway Control....................................239
Transmission Code Designation..............340
Transmission....................................................171
Transmission See: Transmission.................................................171
Transporting the Vehicle............................243
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™...................................................280
Under Hood Overview - 2.3L EcoBoost™...................................................282
Universal Garage Door Opener................150 HomeLink Wireless Control System...............150 Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................204
Blocked Sensor..................................................209
Changing the Set Speed..................................
207
Detection Issues.................................................208
Disengaging the System..................................207
Following a Vehicle...........................................205
Hilly Condition Usage.......................................207
Low Speed Automatic Cancellation..............207
Overriding the System......................................207
Resuming the Set Speed..................................207
Setting a Speed..................................................205
Setting the Gap Distance.................................206
Switching the System Off.................................208
Switching the System On.................................204
Switching to Normal Cruise Control...............210
System Not Available........................................209
Using All-Wheel Drive...................................177 Driving in Special Conditions With All-Wheel
Drive...................................................................177
Using Cruise Control...................................203 Switching Cruise Control Off...........................204
Switching Cruise Control On...........................203
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems
..........................................................66
Using Snow Chains......................................323
Using Stability Control.................................190 AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™
(RSC®)................................................................190
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Using Traction Control.................................187
Switching the System Off Using a
Switch.................................................................187
Switching the System Off Using the Information Display Controls.......................187
System Indicator Lights and Messages.........187
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
.............................................257
V
Vehicle Care
..................................................299
General Information...........................................299
Vehicle Certification Label
.........................339
Vehicle Identification Number..................339
Vehicle Storage............................................305
Battery...................................................................306
Body.......................................................................306
Brakes...................................................................306
Cooling system...................................................306
Engine...................................................................306
Fuel system..........................................................306
General.................................................................306
Miscellaneous ......................................................307
Removing Vehicle From Storage
....................307
Tires.......................................................................306
Ventilation See: Climate Control..........................................136 VIN
See: Vehicle Identification Number...............339
Voice Control...................................................84 W
Warning Lamps and Indicators
..................107
Adaptive Cruise Control....................................107
Anti-Lock Braking System.................................108
Battery....................................................................108
Blind Spot Monitor..............................................108
Brake System.......................................................108
Cruise Control......................................................108
Direction Indicator..............................................108
Door Ajar...............................................................108
Electric Park Brake..............................................108
Engine Coolant Temperature...........................109
Engine Oil..............................................................109
Fasten Safety Belt...............................................109
Front Airbag..........................................................109
Heads Up Display...............................................109
High Beam............................................................109
Hood Ajar..............................................................109
Low Fuel Level.....................................................109
Low Tire Pressure Warning..............................109
Low Washer Fluid.................................................110
Parking Lamps.......................................................110
Powertrain Fault....................................................110
Service Engine Soon...........................................110
Stability Control....................................................110
Stability Control Off..............................................110
Washer Fluid Check....................................288
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Washers
See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................299
See: Wipers and Washers..................................86
Waxing
............................................................300
Welcome Lighting...........................................95
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................328
Wheels and Tires.........................................308 General Information...........................................308
Technical Specifications...................................334
Windows and Mirrors.....................................97
Windshield Washers......................................88
Windshield Wipers
.........................................86
Intermittent Wipe..................................................86
Speed dependent wipers...................................
86
Wipers and Washers......................................86
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