Luggage Covers...........................................234
Load Limit.......................................................235
Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................243
Trailer Sway Control....................................244
Recommended Towing Weights...............244
Essential Towing Checks ............................
246
Transporting the Vehicle............................249
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 2.0L EcoBoost™..................................................250
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 3.5L Ecoboost™/3.7L..........................................251
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................253
Economical Driving
......................................253
Driving Through Water
...............................253
Floor Mats
......................................................254
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance
...................................256
Hazard Warning Flashers...........................257 Fuel Shutoff....................................................257
Jump Starting the Vehicle
..........................258
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need.................261
In California (U.S. Only)...............................262
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)........................263
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)...........................................264
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada
.......................................................265
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature....................................................266
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).......267
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)............................................................267
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart
............................269
Changing a Fuse..........................................285
Maintenance
General Information
.....................................286 Opening and Closing the Hood...............287
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L
EcoBoost™..................................................288
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™..................................................290
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L....................292
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™......294
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Ecoboost™/ 3.7L..............................................................294
Engine Oil Check.........................................294
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................295
Engine Coolant Check
................................296
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.0L EcoBoost™..................................................300
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 3.5L Ecoboost™/3.7L.........................................300
Brake Fluid Check.......................................302
Power Steering Fluid Check
......................303
Washer Fluid Check....................................303
Changing the 12V Battery
..........................303
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................305
Changing the Wiper Blades......................305
Adjusting the Headlamps
..........................306
Removing a Headlamp...............................307
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If you drive in extremely hot climates:
•
It may be necessary to have an
authorized dealer decrease the coolant
concentration to 40%.
• A coolant concentration of 40% provides
improved overheat protection. Engine
coolant concentrations below 40%
decrease the freeze and corrosion
protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme
climates should use prediluted engine
coolant for optimum cooling system and
engine protection.
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe
Cooling
If you deplete the engine coolant supply,
fail-safe cooling allows you to temporarily
drive your vehicle before you incur
incremental component damage. The
fail-safe distance depends on ambient
temperatures, vehicle load and terrain. How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
If the engine begins to overheat, the engine
coolant temperature gauge will move to the
red (hot) area and: the coolant temperature warning
light will illuminate
the service engine soon indicator
will illuminate.
If the engine reaches a preset
over-temperature condition, the engine
automatically switches to alternating cylinder
operation. Each disabled cylinder acts as an
air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs, your vehicle will still
operate. However:
• The engine power will be limited.
• This will disable the air conditioning
system.
Continued operation increases the engine
temperature, causing the engine to
completely shut down. Your steering and
braking effort increases in this situation. When the engine temperature cools, you can
re-start your engine. Take your vehicle to an
authorized dealer as soon as possible to
minimize engine damage.
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated
WARNINGS
Fail-safe mode is for use during
emergencies only. Operate your
vehicle in fail-safe mode only as long as
necessary to bring your vehicle to rest in a
safe location and seek immediate repairs.
When in fail-safe mode, your vehicle will have
limited power, will not be able to maintain
high-speed operation, and may completely
shut down without warning, potentially losing
engine power, power steering assist, and
power brake assist, which may increase the
possibility of a crash resulting in serious
injury. Never remove the coolant reservoir
cap while the engine is running or hot.
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Normal Maintenance Intervals
At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
*
Change engine oil and filter. **
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult your dealer for \
requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the rear axle and U-joints (AWD only).
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints.
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 interv\
als.
** Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter change\
s. See Engine Oil Check (page 294).
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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
Scheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect rear axle and U-joints (AWD only).
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Inspect half-shaft boots.
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
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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)
Change PTU and rear axle fluid (AWD only). See axle maintenance items \
under Exceptions.
* This is an optional feature.
** Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter chang\
es.
See Engine Oil Check (page 294). 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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