
•
With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure. Miscellaneous
•
Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under your vehicle are covered
with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)
every 15 days to lubricate working parts
and prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage such as mice or squirrel
nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire
inflation per the Tire Label.
• Check brake pedal operation. Drive
your vehicle
15 ft (4.5 m) back and
forth to remove rust build-up.
• Check fluid levels (including coolant,
oil and gas) to make sure there are no
leaks, and fluids are at recommended
levels.
• If you remove the battery, clean the
battery cable ends and check for
damage.
Contact an authorized dealer if you have
any concerns or issues.
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Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level. Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great.
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When to expect the message prompting you to change your oil
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
1
Change engine oil and filter. 2
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with a dipstick). 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 half-shaft boots.
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Fuel and Refueling.......................................128
Fuel Consumption........................................133 Calculating Fuel Economy............................... 133
Filling the Tank..................................................... 133
Fuel Filler Funnel Location
........................130
Fuel Filter........................................................220
Fuel Quality - E85.........................................129 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles............................................................. 129
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................129 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 129
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................190
Fuses.................................................................201
Fuse Specification Chart...........................201 Engine Compartment Fuse Box.................... 201
Luggage Compartment Fuse Box................207
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box...........205
G
Gauges...............................................................86 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............86
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 87
Information Display............................................. 86
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................45
General Maintenance Information
.......336
Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 338
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 337
Protecting Your Investment........................... 336
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 336
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 336
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................197
Getting the Services You Need...............194 Away From Home.............................................. 194
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 145
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................190
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 223
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................76
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp.......................... 224Head Restraints.............................................110
Adjusting the Head Restraint........................... 111
Tilting Head Restraints ..................................... 112
Heated Seats...................................................115
Heated Steering Wheel.................................71
Heated Windows and Mirrors..................108 Heated Exterior Mirrors.................................... 108
Heated Rear Window....................................... 108
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 103
Hill Start Assist..............................................145 Switching the System On and Off...............146
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 146
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate
..........................................................106
Cooling the Interior Quickly............................. 107
General Hints....................................................... 106
Heating the Interior Quickly............................ 106
Recommended Settings for Cooling ..........107
Recommended Settings for Heating..........107
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather............................................................ 108
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................144
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............212
I
Ignition Switch................................................118
In California (U.S. Only).............................195
Information Display Control.......................70
Information Displays
......................................91
General Information............................................. 91
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Traction Control.............................................147
Principle of Operation....................................... 147
Transmission Code Designation............269
Transmission...................................................137
Transmission See: Transmission............................................... 137
Transporting the Vehicle............................182
Trip Computer
.................................................94
All Values................................................................ 94
Average Fuel Consumption.............................. 94
Distance to Empty............................................... 94
Outside Air Temperature................................... 94
Resetting the Trip Computer........................... 94
Trip Odometer....................................................... 94
Trip Timer................................................................ 94
Type Approvals
.............................................370
U
Under Hood Overview - 1.0L EcoBoost™..................................................214
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L....................215
Unique Driving Characteristics................126
USB Port
.........................................................293
Using Cruise Control....................................159 Switching Cruise Control Off......................... 159
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 159
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems
..........................................................56
Using Snow Chains.....................................256
Using Stability Control...............................149
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player
..............................................................315
Accessing Your USB Song Library................319
Bluetooth Devices and System
Settings.............................................................. 321
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port............................................................ 315
Media Menu Features....................................... 319
Media Voice Commands................................. 316
USB 2....................................................................... 321
Voice Commands for Audio Sources..........322 Using SYNC™ With Your Phone
............298
Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 303
Accessing Your Phone Settings................... 306
Bluetooth Devices............................................. 307
Making Calls......................................................... 301
Pairing a Phone for the First Time..............298
Pairing Subsequent Phones.......................... 299
Phone Options during an Active Call.........302
Phone Voice Commands............................... 300
Receiving Calls................................................... 302
System Settings................................................ 308
Text Messaging.................................................. 304
Using Traction Control
................................147
Switching the System Off................................ 147
System Indicator Lights and Messages........................................................... 147
Using a Switch...................................................... 147
Using the Information Display Controls............................................................. 147
Using Voice Recognition
...........................296
Initiating a Voice Session................................ 296
System Interaction and Feedback..............297
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
..........................197
V
Vehicle Care
...................................................234
General Information......................................... 234
Vehicle Certification Label.......................269
Vehicle Identification Number
...............268
Vehicle Storage............................................239 Battery................................................................... 240
Body........................................................................\
239
Brakes.................................................................... 240
Cooling system................................................... 240
Engine.................................................................... 239
Fuel system......................................................... 240
General.................................................................. 239
Miscellaneous..................................................... 240
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................240
Tires........................................................................\
240
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 103
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............268
Voice Control...................................................70
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