Lighting
General Information.....................................69
Lighting Control..............................................69
Autolamps........................................................70
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.......................71
Daytime Running Lamps
..............................71
Direction Indicators
.........................................71
Interior Lamps
..................................................72
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows
..............................................73
Exterior Mirrors
................................................74
Interior Mirror
....................................................74
Rear Quarter Windows
.................................75
Instrument Cluster
Gauges................................................................76
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................78
Audible Warnings and Indicators
..............81
Information Displays
General Information......................................82
Trip Computer
.................................................86
Personalized Settings
..................................86
Information Messages
..................................87
Climate Control
Principle of Operation..................................92
Air Vents
............................................................92
Manual Climate Control..............................93
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................94
Rear Passenger Climate Controls............95
Heated Windows and Mirrors...................96
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position....................97
Head Restraints
..............................................97
Manual Seats
..................................................98 Power Seats...................................................100
Rear Seats.......................................................102
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points
................................105
Cigar Lighter
...................................................106
Storage Compartments
Cup Holders
....................................................107
Overhead Console
........................................107
Bottle Holder
..................................................107
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information....................................108
Ignition Switch..............................................108
Starting a Gasoline Engine
.......................109
Starting a Diesel Engine............................109
Diesel Particulate Filter................................111
Switching Off the Engine.............................111
Engine Block Heater......................................112
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions
........................................113
Fuel Quality - Gasoline
................................114
Fuel Quality - E85.........................................114
Fuel Quality - Diesel.....................................115
Fuel Filler Funnel Location
.........................117
Running Out of Fuel
......................................117
Catalytic Converter
.......................................119
Selective Catalytic Reduction System..........................................................119
Refueling..........................................................122
Fuel Consumption........................................125
Emission Control System..........................126
Transmission
Automatic Transmission............................136
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Opening and Closing the Hood..............207
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L..................209
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L....................210
Under Hood Overview - 3.2L Power
Stroke Diesel................................................211
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L...........................212
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L............................212
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel.............................................................212
Engine Oil Check...........................................212
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter...............................................................213
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................214
Engine Coolant Check
................................214
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................217
Brake Fluid Check.........................................218
Power Steering Fluid Check......................218
Washer Fluid Check
.....................................218
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap........218
Fuel Filter - Gasoline
..................................220
Changing the 12V Battery
..........................221
Checking the Wiper Blades......................223
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................223
Adjusting the Headlamps
.........................223
Removing a Headlamp
..............................225
Changing a Bulb...........................................225
Bulb Specification Chart
..........................230
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................232
Vehicle Care
Cleaning Products
.......................................234
Cleaning the Exterior..................................234
Waxing.............................................................235
Cleaning the Engine....................................235
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades..........................................................236
Cleaning the Interior...................................236
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................237
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............237 Cleaning the Alloy Wheels
........................237
Vehicle Storage
............................................238
Wheels and Tires
General Information
....................................241
Tire Care
..........................................................242
Using Winter Tires.......................................259
Using Snow Chains.....................................259
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........260
Changing a Road Wheel...........................264
Technical Specifications............................272
Capacities and Specific- ations
Engine Specifications - 3.5L....................274
Engine Specifications - 3.7L
.....................274
Engine Specifications - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel..............................................275
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L..............................276
Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L
................................277
Motorcraft Parts - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel............................................................278
Vehicle Identification Number................279
Vehicle Certification Label.......................280
Transmission Code Designation............280
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L.....281
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L.....285
Capacities and Specifications - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel...............................289
Audio System
General Information
...................................294
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM......295
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/ FM/CD.........................................................298
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC...........................................................300
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Satellite Radio............................302
Digital Radio
..................................................303
Satellite Radio
..............................................306
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The design and development of the safety
canopy included recommended testing
procedures that were developed by a
group of automotive safety experts known
as the Side Airbag Technical Working
Group. These recommended testing
procedures help reduce the risk of personal
injury related to the deployment of a safety
canopy.
CRASH SENSORS AND
AIRBAG INDICATOR
WARNING
Do not modify the front end of your
vehicle. Adding equipment to the
front of the vehicle, including the
frame, bumper, front body structure or
recovery hook may affect the performance
of the airbag system, increasing the risk of
personal injury. The vehicle has a collection of crash
sensors which provide information to the
supplemental restraint system control
module. The system will deploy the front
safety belt pretensioners, driver airbag,
passenger airbag, seat mounted side
airbags or safety canopy based on the type
of crash, for example frontal impact or side
impact. The supplemental restraint system
control module will deploy the appropriate
safety devices.
The supplemental restraint system control
module also monitors the readiness of the
above safety devices plus the crash
sensors. The readiness of the
supplemental restraint system is indicated
by a warning lamp in the instrument cluster
or by a backup tone if the warning lamp is
not working. Routine maintenance of the
airbags is not required.
If a fault is present in the supplemental
restraint system it is indicated by one or
more of the following: The warning lamp will not
illuminate when you switch the
ignition on.
• The warning lamp will either flash or
stay illuminated.
• A series of five beeps will be heard. The
tone pattern will repeat periodically
until the fault, the warning lamp or
both are repaired.
If the above occurs, even intermittently,
have the system checked by an authorized
dealer immediately. Unless repaired, the
system may not operate correctly in the
event of a crash.
The safety belt pretensioners and the front
airbags are designed to deploy when the
vehicle sustains longitudinal deceleration
sufficient to cause the supplemental
restraint system control module to deploy
a safety device.
The fact that the safety belt pretensioners
or front airbags did not deploy for all front
seat occupants in a crash does not mean
there is a fault with the system. The
supplemental restraint system control
module determines crash conditions,
severity and safety belt usage to deploy
the appropriate safety devices.
• The design of the front airbags is to
deploy only in frontal and near-frontal
crashes, for example not rollovers, side
impacts or rear impacts, unless the
crash causes sufficient longitudinal
deceleration.
• The design of the safety belt
pretensioners is to deploy only in
frontal and near-frontal crashes, and
may also deploy if a safety canopy
deploys.
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GAUGES
Information display. See Information Displays (page 82).
A
Speedometer.
B
Engine coolant temperature gauge.
C
Tripmeter reset and distance to empty toggle button.
D
Fuel gauge.
E
Tachometer.
F
Information Display
Odometer
Registers the distance your vehicle has
traveled.
Outside Air Temperature
Shows the outside air temperature.
Trip Computer
See
Trip Computer (page 86). Vehicle Settings and Personalization
See
(page 82).
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge WARNING
Never remove the coolant reservoir
cap while the engine is running or hot.
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At normal operating temperature, the
needle will remain in the center section.
If the needle enters the red section, the
engine is overheating. Stop your vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so and switch the
engine off. Determine the cause once the
engine has cooled down. See Engine
Coolant Check (page 214).
Note: Do not restart the engine until the
cause of overheating has been determined
and resolved.
Tripmeter Reset and Distance to
Empty
(If Equipped)
Press the button to change between the
tripmeter and distance to empty
information. Press and hold the button to
reset the tripmeter.
Fuel Gauge
Note: The fuel gauge may vary slightly
when your vehicle is moving or on a gradient. Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge will
indicate approximately how much fuel is
in the fuel tank. The arrow adjacent to the
fuel pump symbol indicates on which side
of your vehicle the fuel filler door is located.
The needle should move toward F when
you refuel your vehicle. If the needle points
to E after adding fuel, this indicates your
vehicle needs service soon.
After refueling some variability in needle
position is normal:
•
It may take a short time for the needle
to reach F after leaving the gas station.
This is normal and depends upon the
slope of pavement at the gas station.
• The fuel amount dispensed into the
tank is a little less or more than the
gauge indicated. This is normal and
depends upon the slope of pavement
at the gas station.
• If the gas station nozzle shuts off
before the tank is full, try a different
gas pump nozzle.
Low Fuel Reminder
A low fuel reminder triggers when the fuel
gauge needle is at 1/16th.
Variations: Distance-to-empty
Fuel gauge position
Driving type (fuel economy
conditions)
35 miles to 80 miles (56 kmto 129 km)
1/16th
Highway driving
35 miles (56km)
1/16th
Severe duty driving (trailer
towing, extended idle)
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WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and
indicators will alert you to a vehicle
condition that may become serious. Some
lamps will illuminate when you start your
vehicle to make sure they work. If any
lamps remain on after starting your vehicle,
refer to the respective system warning
lamp for further information.
Note:
Some warning indicators appear in
the information display and function the
same as a warning lamp but do not
illuminate when you start your vehicle.
Anti-Lock Brake System If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. Your vehicle will
continue to have normal braking without
Anti-lock brake system function. Have the
system checked by an authorized dealer.
Brake System WARNINGS
Driving your vehicle with the warning
lamp on is dangerous. A significant
decrease in braking performance
may occur. It will take you longer to stop
your vehicle. Have the system checked by
an authorized dealer. Driving extended distances with the
parking brake engaged can cause
brake failure and the risk of personal
injury. It illuminates when you engage
the parking brake and the
ignition is on. If it illuminates when your vehicle is
moving, make sure the parking brake is
disengaged. If the parking brake is
disengaged, this indicates low brake fluid
level or a brake system fault. Have the
system checked by an authorized dealer.
Battery If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. Switch off all
unnecessary electrical equipment. Have
the system checked by an authorized
dealer.
Diesel Warning Lamps (If Equipped)
The following warning lamps are unique
for vehicles equipped with a diesel engine.
Exhaust Emission Fluid If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates the diesel
exhaust fluid is low. See
Selective Catalytic Reduction System
(page
119).
If it illuminates, the information display
messages will give an indication as to if the
problem is diesel exhaust fluid level related
or diesel exhaust fluid system malfunction
related. If diesel exhaust fluid is at a
sufficient level, this indicates a system
malfunction. Have your vehicle checked
by an authorized dealer immediately.
Glow Plug It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on, wait until it
extinguishes before starting the
engine.
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Water In Fuel
It will illuminate if there is excess
water in the fuel filter. Drain off
the water immediately. See
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap
(page 218). If it illuminates after draining
the water, this indicates a fuel filter service
is required. Have your vehicle checked by
an authorized dealer immediately.
Direction Indicator Flashes during operation. A
sudden increase in the rate of
flashing warns of a failed
indicator bulb. See
Changing a Bulb
(page 225).
Door Ajar It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on and remains on if
any door or the hood is open.
Engine Coolant Temperature If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. Stop your vehicle
as soon as it is safe to do so and switch the
engine off. Have your vehicle checked by
an authorized dealer. Engine Warning Lamps
Malfunction Indicator Service Required
All Vehicles
If either lamp illuminates when the engine
is running, this indicates a malfunction. The
engine will continue to run but it may have
limited power. If either lamp flashes when
you are driving, reduce the speed of your
vehicle immediately. If it continues to flash,
avoid heavy acceleration or deceleration.
Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized dealer.
WARNING
Under engine misfire conditions,
excessive exhaust temperatures
could damage the catalytic
converter, the fuel system, interior floor
coverings or other vehicle components,
possibly causing a fire. Have an authorized
dealer service your vehicle immediately. If both lamps illuminate when the engine
is running, stop your vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so. You may notice a reduction
in vehicle speed caused by reduced engine
power. Switch the ignition off and attempt
to restart the engine. Have your vehicle
checked by an authorized dealer.
Front Airbag
If it fails to illuminate when you
start your vehicle, continues to
flash or remains on, this
indicates a malfunction. Have your vehicle
checked by an authorized dealer.
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High Beam
It will illuminate when you switch
the headlamp high beam on. It
will flash when you use the
headlamp flasher.
Lane Departure It will illuminate when you switch
the system off.
It will illuminate when the
system is not available and may indicate
a system malfunction. Have your vehicle
checked by an authorized dealer.
Low Fuel Level If it illuminates when you are
driving, refuel as soon as
possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning It will illuminate if the tire
pressure in one or more tires is
below the correct pressure. See
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page
260).
Message Center Warning It will illuminate when a new
message is stored in the
information display. It will be red
or amber in color depending on the severity
of the message and will remain on until the
cause of the message has been rectified.
See
Information Messages (page 87).
Oil Pressure WARNING
If it illuminates when you are driving
do not continue your journey, even if
the oil level is correct. Have your
vehicle checked by an authorized dealer. If it stays on after starting the
engine or illuminates when you
are driving, this indicates a
malfunction. Stop your vehicle as soon as
it is safe to do so and switch the engine off.
Check the engine oil level. See Engine Oil
Check
(page 212).
Park Lamp It will illuminate when you switch
the headlamp low beam or the
side and tail lamps on.
Seatbelt Reminder It will illuminate and a chime will
sound to remind you to fasten
your seatbelt. See
Seatbelt
Reminder (page 34).
Stability Control It will illuminate for a short
period of time when you switch
the ignition on. If it illuminates
when you are driving, this indicates a
malfunction. During a malfunction, the
system turns off. Have your vehicle
checked by an authorized dealer as soon
as possible.
Note: While driving, it flashes when the
system is operating.
Stability Control Off It will illuminate when you switch
the system off. It will go out
when you switch the system
back on or when you switch the ignition
off.
Transmission Tow/Haul It will illuminate when you switch
the system on. See
Automatic
Transmission (page 136).
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