
(a) observe all traffic laws and otherwise
drive safely;
(b) use your own personal judgment while
driving. If you feel that a route suggested
by the TeleNav Software instructs you to
perform an unsafe or illegal maneuver,
places you in an unsafe situation, or directs
you into an area that you consider to be
unsafe, do not follow such instructions;
(c) do not input destinations, or otherwise
manipulate the TeleNav Software, unless
your vehicle is stationary and parked;
(d) do not use the TeleNav Software for
any illegal, unauthorized, unintended,
unsafe, hazardous, or unlawful purposes,
or in any manner inconsistent with this
Agreement;
(e) arrange all GPS and wireless devices
and cables necessary for use of the
TeleNav Software in a secure manner in
your vehicle so that they will not interfere
with your driving and will not prevent the
operation of any safety device (such as an
airbag).
You agree to indemnify and hold TeleNav
harmless against all claims resulting from
any dangerous or otherwise inappropriate
use of the TeleNav Software in any moving
vehicle, including as a result of your failure
to comply with the directions above.
2. Account Information
You agree: (a) when registering the
TeleNav Software, to provide TeleNav with
true, accurate, current, and complete
information about yourself, and (b) to
inform TeleNav promptly of any changes
to such information, and to keep it true,
accurate, current and complete.
3. Software License
•
Subject to your compliance with the
terms of this Agreement, TeleNav
hereby grants to you a personal,
non-exclusive, non-transferable license
(except as expressly permitted below
in connection with your permanent
transfer of the TeleNav Software
license), without the right to
sublicense, to use the TeleNav
Software (in object code form only) in
order to access and use the TeleNav
Software. This license shall terminate
upon any termination or expiration of
this Agreement. You agree that you will
use the TeleNav Software only for your
personal business or leisure purposes,
and not to provide commercial
navigation services to other parties.
3.1 License Limitations
• (a) reverse engineer, decompile,
disassemble, translate, modify, alter
or otherwise change the TeleNav
Software or any part thereof;
(b)
attempt to derive the source code,
audio library or structure of the
TeleNav Software without the prior
express written consent of TeleNav;
(c)
remove from the TeleNav
Software, or alter, any of TeleNav's or
its suppliers' trademarks, trade names,
logos, patent or copyright notices, or
other notices or markings;
(d)
distribute, sublicense or otherwise
transfer the TeleNav Software to
others, except as part of your
permanent transfer of the TeleNav
Software; or
(e) use the TeleNav
Software in any manner that
i. infringes the intellectual property or
proprietary rights, rights of publicity or
privacy or other rights of any party,
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4
4WD
See: Four-Wheel Drive..................................... 148
A
A/C See: Climate Control......................................... 104
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 153
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 153
Accessories....................................................433 Exterior Style....................................................... 433
Interior Style........................................................ 433
Lifestyle................................................................. 433
Peace of Mind..................................................... 433
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................. 11
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............175
Active Park Assist.........................................165 Deactivating the Active Park Assist
Feature.............................................................. 169
Parallel Parking, Perpendicular Parking, Parallel Park Out Assist............................... 165
Troubleshooting the System.......................... 169
Adjusting the Headlamps
..........................251
Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 253
Vertical Aim Adjustment.................................. 251
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................66
Airbag Disposal
...............................................43
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 104
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............259
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 65
Ambient Lighting.............................................77
Anti-Theft Alarm
............................................65
Arming the Alarm................................................. 65
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 65
Appendices....................................................456 Apps.................................................................406
........................................................................\
......... 406
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 407
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............87 Automatic Transmission Warning
Chime.................................................................. 88
Engine On Warning Chime................................ 87
Headlamps On Warning Chime..................... 88
Key in Ignition Warning Chime......................... 87
Keyless Warning Alert ........................................ 87
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................88
Audio Control
..................................................66
Type One.................................................................. 67
Type Two................................................................. 67
Audio System
.................................................312
General Information........................................... 312
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Satellite Radio
..............................318
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC..............................................................315
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/ CD....................................................................313
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD...................................................319
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/ FM/CD...........................................................320
Autolamps.........................................................73 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps......................................................... 73
Automatic Climate Control......................105 Temperature Control......................................... 107
Automatic High Beam Control
..................75
Activating the System......................................... 75
Manually Overriding the System.................... 76
Automatic Transmission
...........................144
Brake-Shift Interlock Override....................... 146
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow................................................................... 147
SelectShift Automatic ™
Transmission................................................... 145
Transmission Selector Positions.................. 144
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................247
Auto-Start-Stop............................................133 Disabling Auto StartStop................................ 134
Enabling Auto StartStop.................................. 133
Autowipers.......................................................69
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Climate Control............................................104
Collision Warning System.........................192
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION........................... 192
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 243
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........42
Creating a MyKey
...........................................50
Programming or Changing Configurable
Settings................................................................ 51
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................187 False Alerts........................................................... 190
Switching the System Off and On...............190
System Errors...................................................... 190
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts.................................................................. 189
System Limitations........................................... 190
Using the System................................................ 187
Cruise Control.................................................68 Principle of Operation....................................... 174
Type One................................................................. 68
Type Two................................................................. 68
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................. 174
Customer Assistance
..................................218
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording........................................... 9
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps.............................74 Type 1 - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)........................................ 74
Type 2 - Configurable.......................................... 74
Digital Radio
...................................................321
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 322
Direction Indicators
........................................76
Driver Alert......................................................180
Using Driver Alert............................................... 180
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................36 Children and Airbags.......................................... 36
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 36
Driver Knee Airbag.........................................40
Driving Aids
.....................................................180
Driving Hints..................................................209
Driving Through Water................................210 DRL
See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 74
E
Eco Mode
..........................................................191
Resetting Eco Mode............................................ 191
Type 1........................................................................\
191
Type 2 and 3.......................................................... 191
Economical Driving
.....................................209
Electric Parking Brake.................................154 Applying the Electric Parking brake.............154
Battery With No Charge................................... 156
Parking On a Hill (Vehicles With a Manual Transmission) ................................................ 154
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake...........155
Emission Control System...........................141 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 142
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 142
End User License Agreement.................456 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................ 456
Engine Block Heater.....................................131 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 132
Engine Coolant Check................................243 Adding Coolant................................................... 243
Coolant Change................................................. 245
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 246
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 245
Recycled Coolant............................................... 244
Severe Climates................................................. 245
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 63
Engine Oil Check
...........................................241
Adding Engine Oil............................................... 241
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.5L EcoBoost™..................................................241
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™/ 2.5L..................................................................241
Engine Specifications - 1.5L EcoBoost™.................................................294
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 294
Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................294
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 295
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Getting the Services You Need................218
Away From Home............................................... 218
H
Hazard Warning Flashers...........................213
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps...................... 251
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................74
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp.......................... 253
Head Restraints
..............................................112
Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 113
Heated Seats
..................................................119
Heated Steering Wheel...............................68
Heated Windows and Mirrors...................110 Heated Exterior Mirror........................................ 110
Heated Rear Window......................................... 110
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 104
Hill Start Assist..............................................156 Switching the System On and Off................157
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 156
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................107
Cooling the Interior Quickly............................ 109
General Hints........................................................ 107
Heating the Interior Quickly........................... 108
Recommended Settings for Cooling..........109
Recommended Settings for Heating..........108
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather............................................................ 109
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.............................................................153
Home Screen
.................................................376
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........236
I
Ignition Switch
...............................................128
In California (U.S. Only).............................219
Information Display Control......................68
Information Displays....................................89
General Information........................................... 89
Information Messages
.................................93
Airbag....................................................................... 93
Alarm........................................................................\
94Automatic Engine Shutdown..........................
94
Auto Start-Stop.................................................... 95
Battery and Charging System......................... 95
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System..................................................... 96
Cruise Control and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)................................................................... 97
Doors........................................................................\
. 97
Engine...................................................................... 98
Hill Start Assist..................................................... 98
Keyless Vehicle..................................................... 98
Lighting.................................................................... 99
Maintenance.......................................................... 99
Message Indicator................................................ 93
MyKey..................................................................... 100
Park Aid.................................................................. 100
Park Brake.............................................................. 101
Power Steering..................................................... 101
Starting System .................................................. 101
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................103
Traction Control.................................................. 103
Trailer...................................................................... 103
Transmission and Four-Wheel Drive...........102
Installing Child Restraints
............................16
Child Seats............................................................... 16
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 17
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 19
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 21
Instrument Cluster
........................................83
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................74
Interior Lamps..................................................77
Front Interior Lamp ............................................. 77
Rear Interior Lamp................................................ 77
Interior Mirror....................................................81 Auto-Dimming Mirror........................................... 81
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................214 Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 214
Jump Starting....................................................... 215
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 214
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 215
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Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical
Repairs................................................................... 11
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................48
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................223
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
..............................................................223
Roadside Assistance...................................212
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance......................................................... 212
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage.................. 213
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance........................................................ 213
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 212
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 212
Roadside Emergencies...............................212
Roof Racks and Load Carriers..................197 Adjusting the Crossbar..................................... 197
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................ 209
Running Out of Fuel
....................................136
Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container........................................................... 137
Filling a Portable Fuel Container................... 137
S
Safety Canopy ™
............................................40
Safety Precautions.......................................135
Satellite Radio..............................................324
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................. 325
Satellite Radio Reception Factors...............324
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service.................. 324
Troubleshooting................................................. 325
Scheduled Maintenance Record
...........445
Scheduled Maintenance...........................437
Seatbelt Extension........................................33
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.....................30
Seatbelt Reminder
..........................................31
Belt-Minder™......................................................... 31
Seatbelts............................................................27 Principle of Operation......................................... 27Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime................................................................31
Conditions of operation...................................... 31
Seats...................................................................112
Security..............................................................63
Settings..........................................................408 911 Assist................................................................ 413
Ambient Lighting................................................ 418
Bluetooth.............................................................. 410
Clock....................................................................... 410
Display.................................................................... 419
General.................................................................... 417
Media Player....................................................... 409
Mobile Apps.......................................................... 416
Navigation............................................................. 414
Phone..................................................................... 410
Radio....................................................................... 413
Sound.................................................................... 408
Valet Mode........................................................... 420
Vehicle.................................................................... 418
Voice Control....................................................... 420
Wi-Fi........................................................................\
418
Side Airbags.....................................................39
Side Sensing System..................................163 Obstacle Distance Indicator........................... 164
Sitting in the Correct Position...................112
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 284
Special Notices................................................12 New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles........................................ 12
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector............................................................ 12
Special Instructions.............................................. 12
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance............13
Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow............13
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................443
Exceptions........................................................... 444
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................. 174
Stability Control............................................159 Principle of Operation....................................... 159
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 128
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................129 Automatic Engine Shutdown........................ 130
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Airbag - Front.........................................................
85
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 85
Auto Start-Stop.................................................... 85
Battery...................................................................... 85
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 85
Brake System......................................................... 85
Cruise Control....................................................... 86
Direction Indicator............................................... 86
Electric Park Brake.............................................. 86
Engine Oil................................................................ 86
Fasten Seatbelt.................................................... 86
Fog Lamps - Front............................................... 86
High Beam.............................................................. 86
Information............................................................ 86
Low Fuel Level...................................................... 86
Low Tire Pressure Warning.............................. 86
Parking Lamps....................................................... 87
Service Engine Soon............................................ 87
Traction and Stability Control......................... 87
Traction and Stability Control Off.................. 87
Washer Fluid Check....................................248
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 261
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 69
Waxing.............................................................262
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 288
Wheels and Tires.........................................268 General Information......................................... 268
Technical Specifications................................. 292
Windows and Mirrors....................................78
Windshield Washers.....................................70
Windshield Wipers........................................69 Intermittent Wipe................................................ 69
Speed Dependent Wipers................................ 69
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................250
Wipers and Washers.....................................69
483
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