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 intervals.
** Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Engine
Oil Check (page 180). 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
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 150000 miles
(240000 km)
Replace accessory drive belt(s). 4
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the last
engine oil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.
2 Initial replacement at six years or 100000 miles (160000 kilometers), then every three
years or 50000 miles (80000 kilometers).
3 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
4 If not replaced within the last 100000 miles (160000 kilometers).
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SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle
occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician. Perform the services shown in the
following tables when specified or within
3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the
message appearing in your information
display prompting you to change your oil.
•
Example 1: The message comes on at
28751 miles (46270 kilometers).
Perform the 30000-mile
(48000-kilometer) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The message has not
come on, but the odometer reads
30000 miles (48000 kilometers) (for
example, the Intelligent Oil-Life
Monitor was reset at 25000 miles
[40000 kilometers]). Perform the
engine air filter replacement. Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect U-joints.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km) Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace cabin air filter.*
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
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Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
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.
Change engine oil and filter.**
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
* This is an optional feature.
** Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Engine
Oil Check (page 180). Exclusive use of E85 (flex fuel vehicles only)
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular
unleaded fuel.
Every oil change
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Police vehicles equipped with an engine idle hour meter
Replace cabin air filter. *
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Inspect the brake system
Every 5000 miles (8000
km)
Lubricate control arm and steering ball joints (if equipped
with grease fittings).
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Change engine oil and filter.**
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months or as
indicated by time/milage
calculation (see description
below) Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
* This is an optional feature.
** Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Engine
Oil Check (page 180).
Engine Idle Hour Meter
(If Equipped)
Your vehicle may been fitted with an idle
meter to indicate how much time the
vehicle has been sitting in park (P) or
neutral (N). The meter is incorporated with
the vehicle odometer. Depressing the
odometer-reset button once displays the
trip odometer (miles [kilometers]
following by a "T" for trip odometer);
depressing the odometer-reset button a
second time displays the idle meter (hours
following by an "H" for hours). The idle
meter only accumulates time when the
vehicle is in park (P) or neutral (N). Displayed time is cumulative for the vehicle
and cannot be reset to zero. Police vehicles
often experience long periods of idling,
during which engine oil continues to break
down but distance is not accumulated on
the odometer.
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule:
Axle maintenance
: The Power Transfer
Unit (PTU) in your vehicle does not require
any normal scheduled maintenance. The
system is electronically monitored and
notifies the driver of required service by
displaying a message in the information
display. The PTU lube will be more likely
to require a fluid change if the vehicle has
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A
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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Head Restraints..............................................90
Adjusting the Head Restraint........................... 91
Tilting Head Restraints ...................................... 91
Heated Windows and Mirrors...................88 Heated Exterior Mirror........................................ 88
Heated Rear Window......................................... 88
Heating See: Climate Control.......................................... 86
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate
............................................................87
Cooling the Interior Quickly.............................. 87
General Hints......................................................... 87
Heating the Interior Quickly.............................. 87
Maximum Cooling Performance in Instrument Panel or Instrument Panel
and Footwell Positions................................. 88
Recommended Settings for Cooling ...........88
Recommended Settings for Heating............87
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather.............................................................. 88
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures................................................... 88
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.............................................................119
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............177
I
Ignition Switch
.................................................97
In California (U.S. Only).............................162
Information Display Control.......................54 Information Display Control Features..........54
Information Displays.....................................73 General Information............................................ 73Information Messages..................................76
AdvanceTrac ™....................................................... 77
Alarm........................................................................\
. 77
AWD........................................................................\
... 77
Battery and Charging System.......................... 78
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System...................................................... 78
Brake System......................................................... 79
Doors and Locks................................................... 79
Electronic Stability Control............................... 79
Engine...................................................................... 80
Fuel........................................................................\
... 80
Keys and Intelligent Access............................. 80
Lane Keeping System.......................................... 81
Maintenance........................................................... 81
Park Aid.................................................................... 82
Park Brake............................................................... 82
Power Steering...................................................... 83
Seats........................................................................\
. 83
Starting System.................................................... 83
Tire Pressure Monitoring System................... 84
Traction Control.................................................... 84
Transmission......................................................... 84
Installing Child Seats.....................................14 Child Seats............................................................... 14
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 15
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................. 17
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 19
Instrument Cluster.........................................67
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................60
Interior Lamps..................................................61 Dome Lamp............................................................ 61
Dome Task Lamp.................................................. 61
Front Map Lamps.................................................. 61
Rear Interior Lamp............................................... 62
Interior Mirror
...................................................65
Auto-Dimming Mirror......................................... 65
Introduction........................................................5
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle
.........................158
Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 158
Jump Starting....................................................... 159
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 158
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 159
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Special Notices................................................10
My Fleet Management (if equipped)..............11
New Vehicle Limited Warranty........................ 10
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles........................................ 10
On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)...................... 10
Special Instructions............................................. 10
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance............10
Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow...........10
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................302
Engine Idle Hour Meter.................................... 304
Exceptions........................................................... 304
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................ 129
Stability Control
............................................122
Principle of Operation....................................... 122
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch............................................. 97
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................97 Failure to Start...................................................... 98
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes.................98
Important Ventilating Information................99
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................. 98
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary.......................................................... 98
Starting and Stopping the Engine............97 General Information............................................ 97
Steering............................................................136 Electric Power Steering.................................... 136
Steering Wheel................................................53
Storage Compartments
..............................96
Sun Visors.........................................................66
Slide-on-rod.......................................................... 66
Supplementary Restraints System.........34 Principle of Operation........................................ 34
Symbols Glossary.............................................5
SYNC™ Applications and Services.......272 911 Assist................................................................ 272
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 274
SYNC™...........................................................256 General Information......................................... 256
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................286 T
Tailgate
See: Manual Liftgate.......................................... 50
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............233
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
........................163
Tire Care..........................................................207
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 209
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 207
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 210
Police Wheels and Tires................................... 221
Temperature A B C........................................... 208
Traction AA A B C.............................................. 208
Treadwear............................................................ 208
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........223 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 224
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 224
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 205
Towing a Trailer.............................................146 Load Placement................................................. 146
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 3.5L Ecoboost™/3.7L
...............................151
Emergency Towing.............................................. 151
Recreational Towing........................................... 151
Towing..............................................................146
Traction Control
..............................................121
Principle of Operation........................................ 121
Transmission Code Designation.............237
Transmission
...................................................110
Transmission See: Transmission............................................... 110
Transporting the Vehicle...........................150
U
Under Hood Overview.................................179
USB Port
.........................................................255
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