
Headlamp Flasher
Slightly pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the headlamps.
Spot Lamp Control (If Equipped)
Use the switch on the chrome handle to
turn the spot lamp on and off.
Rotate and twist the handle to adjust the
position of the spot lamp.
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING
DIMMER
Note:
If you disconnect the battery or it runs
out of charge, the illuminated components
will switch to the maximum setting. Repeatedly press or press and hold it to
adjust the level.
If the vehicle is not equipped with the Dark
Car feature, or is equipped with the Silent
Mode feature and Silent Mode is not
enabled, press and hold the top of the
control to the full on position to activate
the "dome on" feature. This will turn on
the interior courtesy lights. Press and hold
the bottom of the control to switch off the
interior courtesy lights.
On vehicles with the Dark Car or Silent
Mode feature, courtesy illumination turns
off when you switch Silent Mode on. Press
and hold the bottom of the control to
switch the instrument cluster lights off and
the information display illuminates.
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS
(If
Equipped) WARNING
The daytime running lamps system
does not activate the rear lamps and
may not provide adequate lighting
during low visibility driving conditions. Also,
the autolamps switch position may not
activate the headlamps in all low visibility
conditions, such as daytime fog. Make sure
the headlamps are switched to auto or on,
as appropriate, during all low visibility
conditions. Failure to do so may result in a
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The image of the approaching vehicle is
small and near the inboard edge of the
main mirror when it is at a distance. The
image becomes larger and begins to move
outboard across the main mirror as the
vehicle approaches (A). The image
transitions from the main mirror and begins
to appear in the blind spot mirror as the
vehicle approaches (B). The vehicle
transitions to your peripheral field of view
as it leaves the blind spot mirror (C).
Blind Spot Information System (If
Equipped)
See
Blind Spot Information System
(page 126). INTERIOR MIRROR WARNING
Do not adjust the mirror when your
vehicle is moving.
Note:
Do not clean the housing or glass of
any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum or ammonia-based cleaning
products.
You can adjust the interior mirror to your
preference. Some mirrors also have a
second pivot point. This lets you move the
mirror head up or down and from side to
side.
Pull the tab below the mirror toward you
to reduce glare at night.
Auto-Dimming Mirror
(If Equipped)
Note: Do not block the sensors on the front
and back of the mirror. Mirror performance
may be affected. A rear center passenger or
raised rear center head restraint may also
block light from reaching the sensor.
The mirror will dim automatically to reduce
glare when bright lights are detected from
behind your vehicle. It will automatically
return to normal reflection when you select
reverse gear to make sure you have a clear
view when backing up.
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BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM
WARNING
Never use the Blind Spot
Information System as a
replacement for using the interior
and exterior mirrors or looking over your
shoulder before changing lanes. The Blind
Spot Information System is not a
replacement for careful driving. The Blind Spot Information System is
designed to aid you in detecting vehicles
that may have entered the blind spot zone
(A). The detection area is on both sides of
your vehicle, extending rearward from the
exterior mirrors to approximately
10 ft
(3 m) beyond the bumper. The system is
designed to alert you if certain vehicles
enter the blind spot zone while driving.
Note: The Blind Spot Information System
does not prevent contact with other vehicles
or objects; nor detect parked vehicles,
people, animals or infrastructure (fences,
guardrails, trees). It’ s only designed to alert
you to vehicles in the blind spot zones. Note:
When a vehicle passes quickly
through the blind spot zone, typically fewer
than two seconds, the system does not
trigger.
Using the System
The Blind Spot Information System turns
on when you start the engine and you drive
your vehicle forward above
3 mph
(5 km/h).
For automatic transmissions, the Blind
Spot Information System remains on while
the transmission is in drive (D). If shifted
into reverse (R) or park (P) the Blind Spot
Information System turns off. Once shifted
back into drive (D), the Blind Spot
Information System turns back on when
you drive your vehicle above
3 mph
(5 km/h).
For manual transmissions, the Blind Spot
Information System is on for all gears
except the reverse (R).
Note: The Blind Spot Information System
does not function in reverse (R) or park (P).
System Lights and Messages The Blind Spot Information System
illuminates an amber alert indicator in the
outside mirror on the side of your vehicle
the approaching vehicle is coming from.
The alert indicator dims when the system
detects nighttime darkness.
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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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Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L
EcoBoost™.................................................233
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 236
Specifications...................................................... 233
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Duratec..........................................................237
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 240
Specifications..................................................... 238
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™..................................................241
Alternative Engine Oil for Extreme Cold Climates........................................................... 245
Specifications...................................................... 242
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L.................................................................246
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 249
Specifications..................................................... 246
Capacities and Specifications................224
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 193
Center Console
...............................................89
Console Mounting Plates.................................. 89
Universal Top Tray............................................... 89
Changing a Bulb...........................................189 Front Fog Lamp.................................................. 189
High-Intensity Discharge Headlamps........189
LED Lamps........................................................... 189
License Plate Lamp........................................... 189
Changing a Fuse............................................167 Fuses........................................................................\
167
Changing a Road Wheel............................218 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information...................................................... 218
Tire Change Procedure..................................... 219
Changing the 12V Battery..........................185 Battery Management System....................... 186
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................192
Changing the Wiper Blades......................187
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................187
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................34
Child Restraint Positioning
..........................27
Child Safety.......................................................18
General Information............................................. 18
Cleaning Leather Seats
..............................197 Cleaning Products
........................................193
Materials................................................................ 193
Cleaning the Engine.....................................195
Cleaning the Exterior...................................193 Exterior Chrome Parts...................................... 194
Exterior Plastic Parts......................................... 194
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 194
Underbody............................................................ 194
Under Hood.......................................................... 194
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................196
Cleaning the Interior....................................196
Cleaning the Wheels
...................................197
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................195
Climate Control
..............................................80
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................. 176
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........43 Airbags and Police Equipment....................... 44
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................128 False Alerts........................................................... 130
Switching the System Off and On...............130
System Errors....................................................... 130
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts.................................................................. 129
System Limitations............................................ 130
Using the System................................................ 128
Cruise Control
..................................................55
Principle of Operation....................................... 124
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 124
Customer Assistance
...................................151
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording.......................................... 10
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps
.............................59
Decommissioning Requirements..........320 Police Engine Idle feature............................... 320
Decommissioning the Vehicle................320
Direction Indicators
.......................................60
Doors and Locks.............................................50
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................37 Children and Airbags........................................... 37
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