12 Volt DC Power Point
WARNINGS
Do not plug optional electrical
accessories into the cigar lighter
socket. Incorrect use of the cigar
lighter can cause damage not covered by
the vehicle warranty, and can result in fire
or serious injury. Do not use a power point for
operating a cigar lighter. Incorrect
use of the power points can cause
damage not covered by the vehicle
warranty, and can result in fire or serious
injury. Note:
When you switch the ignition on, you
can use the socket to power 12 volt
appliances with a maximum current rating
of 15 amps.
If the power supply does not work after you
switch the ignition off, switch the ignition
on.
Note: Do not hang any accessory from the
accessory plug.
Note: Do not use the power point over the
vehicle capacity of 12 volt DC 180 watts or
a fuse may blow.
Note: Always keep the power point caps
closed when not in use.
Do not insert objects other than an
accessory plug into the power point. This
will damage the power point and blow the
fuse.
Run the vehicle for full capacity use of the
power point.
To prevent the battery from running out of
charge:
• Do not use the power point longer than
necessary when the vehicle is not
running.
• Do not leave devices plugged in
overnight or when you park your vehicle
for extended periods. Locations
Power points may be in the following
locations:
•
On the lower instrument panel.
• Inside the center console.
• On the rear of the center console.
• In the rear cargo area.
110 Volt AC Power Point (If Equipped) WARNING
Do not keep electrical devices
plugged in the power point whenever
the device is not in use. Do not use
any extension cord with the 110 volt AC
power point, since it will defeat the safety
protection design. Doing so may cause the
power point to overload due to powering
multiple devices that can reach beyond
the 150 watt load limit and could result in
fire or serious injury. Note:
The power point will turn off when
the ignition is switched off or the battery
voltage drops below 11 volts.
Use the power point for powering electric
devices that require up to 150 watts. It is
on the rear of the center console. Note:
Depending on your vehicle, the power
point cover may open to the right or upward.
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Automatic Transmission...........................180
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 182
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................. 183
SelectShift Automatic ™
Transmission.................................................... 181
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................ 180
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.3L EcoBoost™.......................................286
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™...........286
Adding Transmission Fluid............................. 287
Checking the Transmission Fluid Level.................................................................. 286
Autowipers........................................................77
Auxiliary Power Points................................162 110 Volt AC Power Point................................... 162
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 162
Locations............................................................... 162
B
Blind Spot Information System..............224 Using the System............................................... 225
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........276
Booster Seats..................................................26 Types of Booster Seats....................................... 27
Brake Fluid Check........................................288
Brakes...............................................................189 General Information.......................................... 189
Breaking-In.....................................................252
Bulb Specification Chart...........................297
C
Cabin Air Filter
...............................................138
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™..................................................341
Specifications...................................................... 341
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................344
Specifications..................................................... 345
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................348
Specifications..................................................... 349Capacities and Specifications
................334
Cargo Nets......................................................233
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................. 300
Center Console..............................................164 Rear Seat Armrest.............................................. 164
Changing a Bulb...........................................293 Front Direction Indicator................................. 294
Front Fog Lamp.................................................. 295
Headlamp............................................................ 294
Headlamp High Beam..................................... 294
LED Lamps........................................................... 296
License Plate Lamp.......................................... 296
Rear Direction Indicator and Reversing Lamp
................................................................. 295
Changing a Fuse...........................................274
Fuses....................................................................... 274
Changing a Road Wheel
...........................328
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 328
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 329
Changing the 12V Battery.........................289
Changing the Engine Air Filter................299
Changing the Wiper Blades
......................291
Front Wiper Blades............................................ 291
Rear Wiper Blade................................................ 291
Checking MyKey System Status
...............57
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................290
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance.................................................38
Child Safety
.......................................................15
General Information............................................. 15
Child Safety Locks
.........................................29
Left-Hand Side..................................................... 30
Right-Hand Side................................................... 30
Child Seat Positioning
..................................28
Child Seats.........................................................16
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................303
Cleaning Products
......................................300
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................304
Cleaning the Engine
....................................301
Cleaning the Exterior.................................300
Exterior Chrome Parts..................................... 300
Exterior Plastic Parts......................................... 301
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 301
Underbody............................................................ 301
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................303
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