
License Plate Lamp 1. Use a suitable tool, for example a
screwdriver, to carefully remove the
lamp.
2. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
3. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
BULB SPECIFICATION CHART
Replacement bulbs are specified in the
chart below. Headlamp bulbs must be
marked with an authorized D.O.T. marking
for North America to make sure they have
the proper lamp performance, light
brightness, light pattern and safe visibility.
The correct bulbs will not damage the
lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly
warranty and will provide quality bulb
illumination time.
Exterior Lamps Power (Watt)
Specification
Lamp
LED
LED
Front park lamps.
LED
LED
Front side marker lamp.
LED
LED
Front warning lamp.
27
3757NA
Front direction indicator. 1
LED
LED
Daytime running lamps. If Equipped.
LED
LED
Headlamp low beam.
65
9005LL
Headlamp high beam.
LED
LED
Front auxillary warning lamp.
LED
LED
Exterior mirror warning lamp.
LED
LED
Rear side marker lamp.
LED
LED
Rear quarter window warning lamp.
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Power (Watt)
Specification
Lamp
LED
LED
Rear auxillary warning lamp.
LED
LED
Brake and rear lamp.
LED
LED
Central high mounted brake lamp.
21
WY21W
Rear direction indicator.
21
W21W
Reversing lamp.
5
W5W
License plate lamp.
1 LED lamp when optional Warn, Park, Turn lamp is fitted.
Note: LED lamps are not serviceable. See an authorized dealer if they fail.
Interior Lamps Power (Watt)
Specification
Lamp
4
194
Glove compartment lamp.
5
168
Map lamp.
A6224PF
Vanity mirror lamp.
LED
LED
Rear Dome Lamp.
10
12854
Second and third row task lamp. 2
LED
White LED
Second and third row task lamp - White LED.
LED
Red LED
Second and third row task lamp - Red LED.
2 Conventional bulb.
Note: LED lamps are not serviceable. See an authorized dealer if they fail.
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A/C
See: Climate Control.......................................... 86
About This Manual...........................................5
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 119
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 119
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation.............................................. 9
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................190
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 190
Adjusting the Pedals
.....................................55
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................53
Airbag Disposal...............................................45
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 86
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 52
All-Wheel Drive...............................................112
Anti-Theft Alarm
............................................52
Alarm System........................................................ 52
Arming the Alarm................................................. 52
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 52
Triggering the Alarm............................................ 52
Appendices.....................................................316
Audible Warnings and Indicators
...............71
Automatic Transmission Warning
Chime................................................................... 72
Headlamps On Warning Chime....................... 71
Key in Ignition Warning Chime.......................... 71
Parking Brake On Warning Chime................... 71
Audio Control
...................................................53
Seek and Media.................................................... 53
Audio System................................................247 General Information.......................................... 247
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC.............................................................248
Autolamps........................................................59 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 60Automatic Transmission............................110
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or
Snow................................................................... 110
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................. 110
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 3.5L Ecoboost™........................................185
Adding Transmission Fluid............................. 186
Checking the Transmission Fluid Level................................................................... 185
Auxiliary Power Points
.................................95
12 Volt DC Power Point....................................... 95
Locations................................................................. 95
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive........................................... 112
B
Blind Spot Information System
................131
Using the System................................................. 131
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............177
Booster Seats
..................................................20
Types of Booster Seats....................................... 21
Brake Fluid Check........................................186
Brakes................................................................119 General Information........................................... 119
Breaking-In......................................................153
Bulb Specification Chart
...........................195
C
Cabin Air Filter.................................................89
California Proposition 65...............................9
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................238
Specifications..................................................... 239
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L.................................................................242
Specifications..................................................... 243
Capacities and Specifications................233
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 198
Center Console
...............................................96
Center Console..................................................... 96
Console Mounting Plates.................................. 96
Universal Top Tray............................................... 96
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Changing a Bulb............................................192
Front Direction Indicator.................................. 192
Front Fog Lamp................................................... 193
Headlamp.............................................................. 192
Headlamp High Beam...................................... 193
LED Lamps............................................................ 194
License Plate Lamp........................................... 195
Rear Direction Indicator and Reversing Lamp.................................................................. 194
Changing a Fuse............................................175
Fuses........................................................................\
175
Changing a Road Wheel............................227 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information...................................................... 227
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 228
Changing the 12V Battery..........................187
Changing the Engine Air Filter..................197
Changing the Wiper Blades
.....................189
Front Wiper Blades............................................ 189
Rear Wiper Blade............................................... 189
Checking the Wiper Blades
......................189
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance.................................................32
Child Safety
.......................................................13
General Information............................................. 13
Child Safety Locks
..........................................24
Left-Hand Side...................................................... 25
Right-Hand Side................................................... 25
Child Seat Positioning...................................22
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................201
Cleaning Products
.......................................198
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................202
Cleaning the Engine
....................................199
Cleaning the Exterior...................................198 Exterior Chrome Parts...................................... 198
Exterior Plastic Parts......................................... 199
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 199
Underbody............................................................ 199
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................201
Cleaning the Interior
..................................200
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................200
Climate Control
..............................................86
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................. 181
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......40 Airbags and Police Equipment........................ 41Cross Traffic Alert.........................................133
False Alerts............................................................ 135
Switching the System Off and On................135
System Errors....................................................... 135
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts.................................................................. 135
System Limitations............................................ 135
System Sensors................................................... 135
Using the System................................................ 133
Cruise Control
..................................................54
Principle of Operation....................................... 129
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 129
Customer Assistance
...................................161
D
Data Recording
..................................................7
Event Data Recording............................................ 7
Service Data Recording......................................... 7
Daytime Running Lamps............................60
Digital Radio
..................................................250
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................. 251
Direction Indicators
........................................61
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................35 Children and Airbags........................................... 35
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 35
Driving Aids
......................................................131
Driving Hints....................................................153
Driving Through Water................................154
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps........................ 60
E
Economical Driving
......................................153
Emission Control System..........................107 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 108
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 108
End User License Agreement..................316 SYNC End User License Agreement
(EULA)............................................................... 316
Engine Block Heater.....................................99 Using the Engine Block Heater....................... 99
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