
1
180 Degree Parking Aid Camera..............211
Camera Views...................................................... 212
Using the 180 degree camera system..........211
4
4WD See: Four-Wheel Drive..................................... 184
A
A/C See: Climate Control......................................... 129
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 189
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 189
Accessories
....................................................482
Exterior Style....................................................... 482
Interior Style........................................................ 482
Lifestyle................................................................. 482
Peace of Mind..................................................... 482
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................. 11
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............214
Active Park Assist
........................................202
Deactivating the Active Park Assist
Feature............................................................. 206
Parallel Parking, Perpendicular Parking, Park Out Assist.............................................. 202
Troubleshooting the System........................ 206
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................291 Vertical Aim Adjustment.................................. 291
Adjusting the Pedals.....................................76
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column
............................................................72 Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles
With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column
............................................................72
Easy Entry and Exit Feature.............................. 73
End of Travel Position......................................... 73
Memory Feature.................................................... 73
Airbag Disposal...............................................47
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 129
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm.......................................... 71
Anti-Theft Alarm.............................................71 Arming the Alarm.................................................. 71
Disarming the Alarm............................................ 71
Appendices....................................................505
Audible Warnings and Indicators
...........100
Automatic Transmission Warning
Chime................................................................ 100
Engine On Warning Chime............................. 100
Headlamps On Warning Chime................... 100
Key in Ignition Warning Chime...................... 100
Keyless Warning Alert ..................................... 100
Parking Brake On Warning Chime...............100
Audio Control
...................................................73
Seek and Media..................................................... 74
Type 1........................................................................\
. 73
Type 2........................................................................\
73
Audio System................................................353 General Information......................................... 353
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC
.............................................................354
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD..................................................357
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/ FM/CD..........................................................358
Menu Structure.................................................. 360
Autolamps
.........................................................81
Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps......................................................... 81
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD.....................131
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System.......................132
Automatic High Beam Control.................83 Activating the System........................................ 84
Manually Overriding the System.................... 84
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Cleaning the Interior...................................302
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper
Blades...........................................................302
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................56
Climate............................................................462 Climate Control Voice Commands.............465
Climate Control.............................................129
Climate Controlled Seats..........................155 Cooled Seats........................................................ 156
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 282
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......46
Creating a MyKey
............................................55
Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 55
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................227 False Alerts........................................................... 229
Switching the System Off and On..............229
System Errors...................................................... 229
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts................................................................. 228
System Limitations........................................... 228
System Sensors.................................................. 228
Using the System............................................... 227
Cruise Control
..................................................74
Principle of Operation....................................... 213
Type 1........................................................................\
. 74
Type 2........................................................................\
74
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 213
Customer Assistance................................260
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording........................................... 9
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps
.............................82
Type 1 - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)....................................... 83
Type 2 - Configurable......................................... 83
Digital Radio
..................................................362
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 363
Direction Indicators
.......................................85
Driver Alert.....................................................220
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION.......................... 220
USING DRIVER ALERT.................................... 220Driver and Passenger Airbags....................41
Children and Airbags............................................ 41
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment......................................................... 41
Driving Aids
....................................................220
Driving Hints...................................................252
Driving Through Water...............................253
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 82
E
Economical Driving
.....................................252
Emission Control System...........................177 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 178
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 178
End User License Agreement
.................505
SYNC End User License Agreement
(EULA)............................................................. 505
Engine Block Heater....................................169 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 170
Engine Coolant Check...............................282 Adding Engine Coolant.................................... 283
Checking the Engine Coolant........................ 282
Recycled Engine Coolant................................ 284
Severe Climates................................................. 284
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling............................................................. 284
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 70
Engine Oil Check...........................................281 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 281
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.3L EcoBoost™..................................................281
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™..................................................281
Engine Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™.................................................334
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 334
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................335
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 335
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................335
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 336
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Getting the Services You Need..............260
Away From Home............................................. 260
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 190
Hazard Warning Flashers.........................256
HDC See: Using Hill Descent Control.................... 196
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................82
Head Restraints............................................140 Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 141
Tilting Head Restraints .................................... 142
Heated Seats.................................................154 Front Seats............................................................ 154
Rear Seats............................................................. 155
Heated Steering Wheel
................................75
Heated Windows and Mirrors..................138 Heated Exterior Mirror....................................... 138
Heated Rear Window........................................ 138
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 129
Hill Start Assist
.............................................190
Switching the System On and Off................191
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 190
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................134
Cooling the Interior Quickly............................ 136
General Hints....................................................... 134
Heating the Interior Quickly............................ 135
Recommended Settings for Cooling ..........136
Recommended Settings for Heating..........136
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather............................................................. 137
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................189
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........276
I
Ignition Switch
...............................................165
In California (U.S. Only).............................261
Information Display Control.......................75
Information Display Control Features...........75
Information Displays
....................................101
General Information........................................... 101Information....................................................453
911 Assist............................................................... 459
Alerts...................................................................... 458
Calendar............................................................... 459
Sirius Travel Link................................................. 457
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States Only).................................................................. 453
Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, US Only)................................................................... 461
Information Messages
.................................115
4WD........................................................................\
.. 115
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 116
AdvanceTrac ™..................................................... 116
Alarm........................................................................\
116
Automatic Engine Shutdown.......................... 117
Automatic High Beam Control........................ 117
Battery and Charging System......................... 118
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System..................................................... 118
Brake System........................................................ 119
Collision Warning System................................ 119
Doors and Locks.................................................. 119
Driver Alert............................................................ 120
Electronic Stability Control............................. 120
Engine..................................................................... 120
Fuel........................................................................\
.... 121
Hill Descent Control............................................ 121
Hill Start Assist..................................................... 121
Keys and Intelligent Access............................. 122
Lane Keeping System........................................ 123
Maintenance......................................................... 123
MyKey...................................................................... 124
Park Aid.................................................................. 124
Park Brake.............................................................. 124
Power Steering.................................................... 125
Pre-Collision Warning System....................... 125
Remote Start........................................................ 125
Seats........................................................................\
126
Starting System.................................................. 126
Terrain Management System......................... 127
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................. 126
Traction Control................................................... 127
Trailer....................................................................... 127
Transmission........................................................ 128
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Installing Child Seats......................................17
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 17
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 22
Using Tether Straps............................................. 24
Instrument Cluster
.........................................93
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................82
Interior Lamps
.................................................85
Battery Saver......................................................... 86
Dome Lamp........................................................... 85
Front Row Map Lamps...................................... 85
Second Row Dome and Courtesy Lamps................................................................. 86
Second Row Dome and Map Lamps...........86
Third Row Cargo Lamp...................................... 86
Interior Mirror...................................................90 Auto-Dimming Mirror......................................... 90
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................257 Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 257
Jump Starting...................................................... 258
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 257
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 258
K
Keyless Entry
....................................................67
SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry
Keypad................................................................. 67
Keyless Starting............................................165 Ignition Modes..................................................... 166
Keys and Remote Controls
........................48
Principle of Operation........................................ 48
L
Lane Keeping System
................................220
Switching the System On and Off................221
Lighting Control
..............................................80
Headlamp Flasher................................................ 81
High Beams............................................................ 80
Lighting
..............................................................80
General Information........................................... 80
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers.............234 Load Carrying
................................................233
Load Limit.......................................................235 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 242
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 235
Locking and Unlocking................................60 Activating Intelligent Access............................. 61
Autolock................................................................... 62
Autounlock ............................................................ 62
Battery Saver......................................................... 63
Enabling or Disabling Autolock and Autounlock........................................................ 62
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 63
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 63
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade........................................................... 60
Opening a Rear Door from Inside.................. 60
Power Door Locks................................................ 60
Remote Control.................................................... 60
Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter......................................................... 61
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys....................................................................... 61
Locks..................................................................60
Luggage Covers
............................................234
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 328
M
Maintenance..................................................275 General Information.......................................... 275
Manual Climate Control
.............................129
Manual Liftgate...............................................63 Closing the Liftgate............................................. 64
Opening the Liftgate........................................... 64
Manual Seats
.................................................143
Lumbar Adjustment.......................................... 144
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................. 143
Recline Adjustment........................................... 143
Media Hub
......................................................367
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Power Steering Fluid Check....................288
Power Windows..............................................87
Accessory Delay.................................................... 87
Bounce-Back......................................................... 87
One-Touch Down................................................. 87
One-Touch Up....................................................... 87
Window Lock......................................................... 87
Pre-Collision Assist.....................................230 Using the Pre-Collision Assist
System............................................................... 231
Protecting the Environment........................14
R
Rear Parking Aid...........................................198 Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 199
Rear Passenger Climate Controls...........137
Rear Seats
........................................................147
Adjusting the Rear Seats.................................. 147
Rear Under Floor Storage.........................233 Adjustable Load Floor...................................... 233
Cargo Management System.......................... 233
Rear View Camera
......................................208
Using the Rear View Camera
System............................................................. 208
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................. 208
Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........78 Rear Camera Washer.......................................... 79
Rear Window Washer......................................... 79
Rear Window Wiper............................................. 78
Recommended Towing Weights
...........244
Refueling..........................................................174 Easy Fuel ™ Capless Fuel System.................175
Remote Control
..............................................49
Car Finder................................................................ 52
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters .................49
Intelligent Access Key........................................ 49
Memory Feature.................................................... 51
Remote Start ........................................................ 52
Replacing the Battery......................................... 50
Sounding a Panic Alarm.................................... 52
Remote Start..................................................139 Automatic Settings............................................ 139
Removing a Headlamp..............................293
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
..............304 Replacement Parts
Recommendation.........................................11
Collision Repairs..................................................... 11
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................... 11
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.............................................................53
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................265
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)..............................................................264
Roadside Assistance..................................255 Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance....................................................... 255
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance....................................................... 255
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance................................... 255
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance................................... 255
Roadside Emergencies
..............................255
Roof Racks and Load Carriers................234 Adjusting the Crossbar.................................... 235
Thumbwheel Kit................................................. 234
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................. 252
Running Out of Fuel.....................................173 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container........................................................... 173
Filling a Portable Fuel Container................... 173
S
Safety Belt Height Adjustment.................36
Safety Belt Minder..........................................37 Belt-Minder™......................................................... 37
Safety Belts
.......................................................31
Principle of Operation.......................................... 31
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................36
Conditions of operation..................................... 36
Safety Canopy ™
............................................45
Safety Precautions........................................171
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Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............372
Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu................................................................... 377
Accessing Your Phone Settings................... 380
Bluetooth Devices.............................................. 381
Making Calls......................................................... 375
Pairing a Phone for the First Time...............372
Pairing Subsequent Phones........................... 373
Phone Options during an Active Call.........376
Phone Voice Commands................................ 374
Receiving Calls.................................................... 375
System Settings................................................. 382
Text Messaging................................................... 378
Using Terrain Response.............................195
Using Traction Control................................192
Switching the System Off............................... 192
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 192
Using a Switch..................................................... 192
Using the Information Display Controls............................................................. 192
Using Voice Recognition...........................370 Initiating a Voice Session................................ 370
System Interaction and Feedback................371
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................262
V
Vehicle Care
..................................................300
General Information........................................ 300
Vehicle Certification Label.......................340
Vehicle Identification Number
................339
Vehicle Storage............................................304
Battery................................................................... 305
Body....................................................................... 305
Brakes.................................................................... 305
Cooling system................................................... 305
Engine.................................................................... 305
Fuel system......................................................... 305
General.................................................................. 305
Miscellaneous.................................................... 306
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................306
Tires........................................................................\
305
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 129
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............339 Voice Control
....................................................74
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................96 Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 96
Anti-Lock Braking System................................. 97
Automatic High Beam Control........................ 97
Battery...................................................................... 97
Blind Spot Monitor............................................... 97
Brake System......................................................... 97
Cruise Control........................................................ 97
Direction Indicator................................................ 97
Door Ajar.................................................................. 97
Engine Coolant Temperature........................... 97
Engine Oil................................................................ 98
Fasten Safety Belt............................................... 98
Front Airbag........................................................... 98
Front Fog Lamps.................................................. 98
Heads Up Display................................................ 98
High Beam.............................................................. 98
Hood Ajar................................................................ 98
Lane Keeping Aid................................................. 98
Liftgate Ajar............................................................ 98
Low Fuel Level...................................................... 98
Low Tire Pressure Warning.............................. 98
Low Washer Fluid................................................ 99
Parking Lamps...................................................... 99
Powertrain Fault................................................... 99
Service Engine Soon........................................... 99
Stability Control................................................... 99
Stability Control Off............................................ 99
Transmission Tow/Haul.................................... 99
Washer Fluid Check
....................................288
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................. 300
See: Wipers and Washers.................................. 77
Waxing
..............................................................301
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 328
Wheels and Tires.........................................307 General Information......................................... 307
Technical Specifications................................. 332
Windows and Mirrors
....................................87
Windshield Washers.....................................78
Front Camera Washer........................................ 78
Windshield Wipers
.........................................77
Speed Dependent Wipers................................. 77
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