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ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS
Follow these guidelines for safe towing:
•
Do not tow a trailer until you drive your
vehicle at least 1000 miles (1600
kilometers).
• Consult your local motor vehicle laws
for towing a trailer.
• See the instructions included with
towing accessories for the correct
installation and adjustment
specifications.
• Service your vehicle more frequently if
you tow a trailer. See Scheduled
Maintenance (page 386).
• If you use a rental trailer, follow the
rental agency's instructions.
Another chapter of this manual contains
load specification terms found on the tire
label and Safety Compliance label and
instructions on calculating your vehicle's
load. See
Load Limit (page 151).
Remember to account for the trailer
tongue weight as part of your vehicle load
when calculating the total vehicle weight.
Trailer Towing Connector When attaching the trailer wiring connector
to your vehicle, only use a proper fitting
connector that works with the vehicle and
trailer functions. Note:
You cannot use a seven-pin trailer
wiring connector for your vehicle and the
trailer lighting equipment. Function
Color
Left turn signal and stop lamp
Yellow
Ground (-)
White
Right turn signal and stop
lamp
Green
Running lights
Brown
Hitches WARNING
Do not tow a trailer that exceeds the
maximum limit of the towing
equipment. This could result in
vehicle structural damage, loss of vehicle
control and personal injury. Do not use a hitch that either clamps onto
the bumper or attaches to the axle.
Distribute the trailer load so that between
10% and 15% of the total trailer weight is
on the tongue.
The hitch rating on the trailer hitch label is
the maximum possible trailer rating. To
find the maximum trailer weight allowed
for your vehicle
See Recommended
Towing Weights (page 160). Further
information is available in the RV and
Trailer Towing Guide. See an authorized
dealer.
Safety Chains
Always connect the safety chains to the
hook retainers of your vehicle hitch.
To connect the safety chains, cross them
under the trailer tongue and allow enough
slack for turning tight corners. Do not allow
the chains to drag on the ground.
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Note:
Never attach safety chains to the
bumper.
Trailer Brakes WARNING
Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic
brake system directly to your
vehicle's brake system. Your vehicle
may not have enough braking power and
your chances of having a crash greatly
increase. Electric brakes and manual, automatic or
surge-type trailer brakes are safe if you
install them correctly and adjust them to
the manufacturer's specifications. The
trailer brakes must meet local and federal
regulations.
The rating for the tow vehicle's braking
system operation is at the gross vehicle
weight rating, not the gross combined
weight rating.
Separate functioning brake systems are
required for safe control of towed vehicles
and trailers weighing more than 1500
pounds (680 kilograms) when loaded.
Trailer Lamps
WARNING
Never connect any trailer lamp wiring
to the vehicle's tail lamp wiring; this
may damage the electrical system
resulting in fire. Contact an authorized
dealer as soon as possible for assistance
in correct trailer tow wiring installation.
Additional electrical equipment may be
required. Trailer lamps are required on most towed
vehicles. Make sure all running lights, brake
lights, turn signals and hazard warning
flashers are working. Before Towing a Trailer
Practice turning, stopping and backing up
to get the feel of your vehicle-trailer
combination before starting on a trip.
When turning, make wider turns so the
trailer wheels clear curbs and other
obstacles.
When Towing a Trailer
•
Do not drive faster than 70 mph (113
km/h) during the first 500 miles (800
kilometers).
• Do not make full-throttle starts.
• Check the trailer hitch, electrical
connections and trailer wheel lug nuts
thoroughly after you have traveled 50
miles (80 kilometers).
• When stopped in congested or heavy
traffic during hot weather, place the
transmission selector lever in position
P to aid engine and transmission
cooling and to help A/C performance.
• Turn off the speed control with heavy
loads or in hilly terrain. The speed
control may turn off automatically
when you are towing on long, steep
grades.
• When driving down a long or steep hill,
if your vehicle is fitted with a
SelectShift Automatic® Transmission,
use a low gear, See
Automatic
Transmission (page 126). Do not
apply the brakes continuously, as they
may overheat and become less
effective.
• If the transmission is fitted with Grade
Assist or a Towing feature, use this
feature when towing. This provides
engine braking and helps eliminate
excessive transmission shifting for
optimum fuel economy and
transmission cooling.
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•
Avoid using speed control in hilly
terrain.
• Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving.
• Avoid carrying unnecessary weight.
• Avoid adding particular accessories to
your vehicle (e.g. bug deflectors,
rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski
racks).
• Avoid driving with the wheels out of
alignment.
COLD WEATHER
PRECAUTIONS
The functional operation of some
components and systems can be affected
at temperatures below -13°F (-25°C).
DRIVING THROUGH WATER WARNING
Do not drive through flowing or deep
water as you may lose control of your
vehicle.
Note:
Driving through standing water can
cause vehicle damage.
Note: Engine damage can occur if water
enters the air filter.
Before driving through standing water,
check the depth. Never drive through water
that is higher than the bottom of the front
rocker area of your vehicle. When driving through standing water, drive
very slowly and do not stop your vehicle.
Your brake performance and traction may
be limited. After driving through water and
as soon as it is safe to do so:
•
Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the
brakes and to check that they work.
• Check that the horn works.
• Check that the exterior lights work.
• Turn the steering wheel to check that
the steering power assist works.
FLOOR MATS WARNINGS
Always use floor mats that are
designed to fit the foot well of your
vehicle. Only use floor mats that
leave the pedal area unobstructed. Only
use floor mats that are firmly secured to
retention posts so that they cannot slip out
of position and interfere with the pedals
or impair safe operation of your vehicle in
other ways. Pedals that cannot move freely can
cause loss of vehicle control and
increase the risk of serious personal
injury.
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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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Brakes...............................................................129
General Information.......................................... 129
Breaking-In......................................................167
Bulb Specification Chart.............................211
C
Cabin Air Filter...............................................102
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications - 1.6L EcoBoost™.................................................253
Capacities............................................................. 253
Specifications..................................................... 254
Capacities and Specifications - 2.5L.................................................................255
Capacities............................................................. 255
Specifications..................................................... 256
Capacities and Specifications................249
Cargo Nets......................................................149 Installing the Net................................................ 149
Removing the Net.............................................. 150
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 214
Center Console...............................................114
Changing a Bulb..........................................206 Central High Mounted Brake Lamp............209
Front Fog Lamps............................................... 208
Headlamp............................................................ 206
Interior Lamps.................................................... 209
License Plate Lamp.......................................... 209
Rear Lamps......................................................... 209
Side Direction Indicator.................................. 208
Changing a Fuse............................................191 Fuses........................................................................\
191
Changing a Road Wheel...........................242 Changing a Road Wheel................................. 244
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly Information...................................................... 243
Stowing the Flat or Spare Tire...................... 246
Changing the 12V Battery
..........................201
Changing the Engine Air Filter..................212 2.5L Engine............................................................ 213
EcoBoost Engines............................................... 212
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................202 Front Wiper Blades........................................... 203
Rear Window Wiper Blades........................... 203
Service Position.................................................. 202
Checking MyKey System Status................51 Checking the Wiper Blades.....................202
Child Restraint and Seatbelt
Maintenance.................................................34
Child Restraint Positioning.........................25
Child Safety
.......................................................15
General Information............................................. 15
Child Safety Locks..........................................27 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 27
Right-Hand Side................................................... 27
Cigar Lighter
.....................................................113
Cleaning Leather Seats...............................217
Cleaning Products
........................................214
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................218
Cleaning the Engine
.....................................215
Cleaning the Exterior...................................214
Exterior Chrome Parts....................................... 214
Exterior Plastic Parts......................................... 215
Stripes or Graphics............................................. 215
Underbody............................................................. 215
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens..........................217
Cleaning the Interior....................................216
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades
............................................................216
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................50
Climate Control
..............................................95
Principle of Operation........................................ 95
Clock....................................................................87 Type 1........................................................................\
. 87
Type 2........................................................................\
87
Cold Weather Precautions
........................168
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 198
Cornering Lamps............................................70
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........43
Creating a MyKey
...........................................49
Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 49
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................143 False Alerts........................................................... 146
Switching the System Off and On...............146
System Errors....................................................... 146
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts.................................................................. 145
System Limitations............................................ 145
Using the System................................................ 143
Cruise Control...................................................61 Principle of Operation...................................... 140
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Traction Control.............................................132
Principle of Operation....................................... 132
Trailer Sway Control
....................................160
Transmission Code Designation............253
Transmission..................................................126
Transmission See: Transmission.............................................. 126
Transporting the Vehicle
............................165
Trip Computer..................................................87
Average Fuel.......................................................... 88
Digital Speedometer.......................................... 88
Distance to Empty............................................... 87
Resetting the Trip Computer............................ 87
Trip Odometer....................................................... 87
U
Under Hood Overview - 1.6L....................195
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L...................196
USB Port
..........................................................272
Using Cruise Control...................................140
Switching Cruise Control Off......................... 140
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 140
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................52
Using Snow Chains
......................................237
Using Stability Control................................134
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................300
Accessing Your Play Menu............................. 305
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port.......................................................... 300
Line In Audio........................................................ 303
Media Menu Features...................................... 303
Media Voice Commands................................ 302
System Settings................................................. 307
What's Playing?................................................. 302Using SYNC™ With Your Phone
............279
Accessing Features Through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 283
Accessing Your Phone Settings.................... 287
Making a Call....................................................... 282
Pairing a Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 279
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................280
Phone Options during an Active Call.........282
Phone Voice Commands............................... 280
Receiving Calls.................................................... 282
System Settings................................................. 288
Text Messaging................................................... 285
Using Traction Control................................132 Switching the System Off................................ 132
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 132
Using a Switch..................................................... 132
Using the Information Display Controls............................................................. 132
Using Voice Recognition............................276 Initiating a Voice Session................................ 276
System Interaction and Feedback...............277
Using Winter Tires
........................................237
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)..........................177
V
Vehicle Care
....................................................214
Vehicle Certification Label.......................252
Vehicle Identification Number.................251
Vehicle Storage
.............................................218
Battery.................................................................... 219
Body........................................................................\
. 219
Brakes..................................................................... 219
Cooling system.................................................... 219
Engine..................................................................... 219
Fuel system........................................................... 219
General................................................................... 219
Miscellaneous..................................................... 220
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................220
Tires........................................................................\
. 219
Ventilation See: Climate Control........................................... 95
Vents See: Air Vents........................................................ 95
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