Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy co\
mmercial use (such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
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
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Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime..............................................................35
Conditions of operation......................................36
Safety Canopy™...............................................48
Safety Precautions........................................163
Scheduled Maintenance Record..............379
Scheduled Maintenance.............................367
Seats.................................................................139
Security..............................................................77
Side Airbags.....................................................47
Sitting in the Correct Position....................139
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains..................................329
Special Notices
.................................................13
New Vehicle Limited Warranty...........................13
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles.....................................................13
On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)...........................13
Special Instructions...............................................13
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance...............13
Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow...............13
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................375
Exceptions............................................................378
Speed Control See: Cruise Control...........................................203
Stability Control
.............................................190
Principle of Operation........................................190 Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................159
Automatic Engine Shutdown...........................160
Failure to Start......................................................160
Fast Restart...........................................................159
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes...................161
Important Ventilating Information....................161
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is
Moving................................................................161
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary...........................................................161
Starting and Stopping the Engine.............158 General Information............................................158
Steering..........................................................225 Electric Power Steering....................................225
Steering Wheel
................................................79
Storage Compartments................................157
Sunroof See: Moonroof.......................................................99
Sun Visors
.........................................................99
Illuminated Vanity Mirror.....................................99
Supplementary Restraints System
..............41
Principle of Operation...........................................41
Symbols Glossary
..............................................7 T
Tailgate
See: Manual Liftgate............................................69
See: Power Liftgate..............................................70
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications...............342
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
.........................260
Ticket Holders................................................157
Tire Care..........................................................315
Glossary of Tire Terminology...........................316
Information About Uniform Tire Quality
Grading..............................................................315
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall.............................................................317
Temperature A B C..............................................316
Traction AA A B C................................................316
Treadwear.............................................................316
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............330 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System..........................................331
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..............................................................331
Tires See: Wheels and Tires.......................................313
Towing a Trailer.............................................240 Load Placement..................................................240
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Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels........247
Emergency Towing.............................................247
Recreational Towing..........................................248
Towing.............................................................240
Traction Control.............................................188
Principle of Operation........................................188
Trailer Sway Control.....................................241
Transmission Code Designation
..............345
Transmission...................................................172
Transmission See: Transmission................................................172
Transporting the Vehicle.............................247
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™....................................................284
Under Hood Overview - 2.3L EcoBoost™...................................................286
Universal Garage Door Opener................150 HomeLink Wireless Control System...............150 Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................204
Automatic Cancellation....................................208
Blocked Sensor...................................................210
Canceling the Set Speed.................................208
Changing the Set Speed..................................208
Detection Issues.................................................209
Disengaging the System..................................207
Following a Vehicle...........................................205
Hilly Condition Usage.......................................208
Overriding the System......................................207
Resuming the Set Speed.................................208
Setting a Speed..................................................205
Setting the Gap Distance.................................206
Switching the System Off.................................208
Switching the System On.................................204
Switching to Normal Cruise Control................211
System Not Available.........................................210
Using All-Wheel Drive
..................................178
Driving in Special Conditions With All-Wheel
Drive...................................................................178
Using Cruise Control...................................203 Switching Cruise Control Off...........................204
Switching Cruise Control On...........................203
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................62
Using Snow Chains......................................329 Using Stability Control..................................191
AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™
(RSC®)..................................................................191
Using Traction Control.................................188 Switching the System Off..................................188
System Indicator Lights and Messages.........188
Using a Switch.....................................................188
Using the Information Display Controls........
188
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
..............................................261
V
Vehicle Care
..................................................304
General Information...........................................304
Vehicle Certification Label.........................344
Vehicle Identification Number...................344
Vehicle Storage
...............................................311
Battery....................................................................312
Body........................................................................\
.311
Brakes....................................................................312
Cooling system....................................................312
Engine.....................................................................311
Fuel system............................................................311
General....................................................................311
Miscellaneous......................................................312
Removing Vehicle From Storage.....................312
Tires........................................................................\
312
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Ventilation
See: Climate Control...........................................133
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number...............344
Voice Control
....................................................81 W
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................104
Adaptive Cruise Control....................................104
Anti-Lock Braking System.................................104
Battery....................................................................104
Blind Spot Monitor..............................................104
Brake System.......................................................105
Cruise Control......................................................105
Direction Indicator..............................................105
Door Ajar...............................................................105
Electric Park Brake..............................................105
Engine Coolant Temperature...........................105
Engine Oil..............................................................105
Fasten Safety Belt...............................................105
Front Airbag..........................................................106
Heads Up Display...............................................106
High Beam............................................................106
Hood Ajar..............................................................106
Low Fuel Level.....................................................106
Low Tire Pressure Warning..............................106
Low Washer Fluid................................................106
Parking Lamps.....................................................106
Powertrain Fault..................................................106
Service Engine Soon..........................................107
Stability Control....................................................107
Stability Control Off.............................................107
Washer Fluid Check....................................293 Washers
See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................304
See: Wipers and Washers...................................83
Waxing............................................................305
Welcome Lighting...........................................92
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................334
Wheels and Tires
...........................................313
General Information............................................313
Technical Specifications...................................340
Windows and Mirrors
.....................................94
Windshield Washers......................................85
Windshield Wipers..........................................83
Intermittent Wipe..................................................83
Speed dependent wipers...................................
83
Wipers and Washers......................................83
Wrecker Towing See: Transporting the Vehicle.........................247
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