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BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires forapproximately 300 mi (480 km). Duringthis time, your vehicle may exhibit someunusual driving characteristics.
Avoid driving too fast during the first1,000 mi (1,600 km). Vary your speedfrequently and change up through thegears early. Do not labor the engine.
Do not tow during the first 1,000 mi(1,600 km).
ECONOMICAL DRIVING
Your fuel economy is affected by severalthings, such as how you drive, theconditions you drive under, and how youmaintain your vehicle.
You may improve your fuel economy bykeeping these things in mind:
•Accelerate and slow down in a smooth,moderate fashion.
•Drive at steady speeds withoutstopping.
•Anticipate stops; slowing down mayeliminate the need to stop.
•Combine errands and minimizestop-and-go driving.
•Close the windows for high-speeddriving.
•Drive at reasonable speeds (travelingat 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15% lessfuel than traveling at 65 mph [105km/h]).
•Keep the tires properly inflated and useonly the recommended size.
•Use the recommended engine oil.
•Perform all regularly scheduledmaintenance.
Avoid these actions; they reduce your fueleconomy:
•Sudden accelerations or hardaccelerations.
•Revving the engine before turning it off.
•Idle for periods longer than one minute.
•Warm up your vehicle on coldmornings.
•Use the air conditioner or frontdefroster.
•Use the speed control in hilly terrain.
•Rest your foot on the brake pedal whiledriving.
•Drive a heavily loaded vehicle or tow atrailer.
•Carry unnecessary weight(approximately 1 mpg [0.4 km/L] islost for every 400 lb [180 kilogram] ofweight carried).
•Driving with the wheels out ofalignment.
Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle or towing atrailer may reduce fuel economy at anyspeed.
•Adding certain accessories to yourvehicle (for example bug deflectors,rollbars, light bars, running boards, skiracks or luggage racks) may reducefuel economy.
•To maximize the fuel economy, drivewith the tonneau cover installed (ifequipped).
•Using fuel blended with alcohol maylower fuel economy.
•Fuel economy may decrease with lowertemperatures during the first 8–10miles (12–16 kilometers) of driving.
•Driving on flat terrain offers improvedfuel economy as compared to drivingon hilly terrain.
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Protected componentsFuse amp ratingFuse or relay number
Wiper relay.Relay55
Not used.-56
Left-hand high intensity discharge head-lamp.20A157
Alternator A-line.10A158
Brake on/off switch.10A159
Not used.-60
Not used.-61
A/C clutch relay.10A 162
Not used.-63
Massage control seats.15A164
Fuel pump relay.30A165Fuel injectors.
Powertrain control module relay.Relay66
Oxygen sensor heater.20A167Mass airflow sensor.Variable camshaft timing solenoid valve.Canister vent solenoid.Canister purge solenoid.
Ignition coils.20A168
Vehicle power 1 (powertrain controlmodule).20A169
A/C clutch.15A170Fan control relay coils 1-3.Variable air conditioning compressor.Auxiliary transmission warmup.Turbo charge waste-gate control.Electronic compressor bypass valve.All-wheel drive module.Positive crankcase ventilation heater.
Not used.-71
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Protected componentsFuse amp ratingFuse or relay number
Not used.-72
Not used.-73
Not used.-74
Not used.-75
Not used.-76
Not used.-77
Right high-intensity discharge headlamp.20A 178
Not used.-79
Not used.-80
Not used.-81
Not used.-82
Not used.-83
Not used.-84
Not used.-85
Powertrain control module.7.5A186Keep alive power and relay.Canister vent solenoid.
Run/start relay.5A187
Run/start relay.Relay88
Front blower relay coil.5A189Electrical power assist steering module.
Powertrain control module run/start.10A190
Adaptive cruise control module.10A191
Anti-lock brake system module.10A 192
Rear window defroster relay.5A193
Passenger compartment fuse panel run/start.30A294
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Protected componentsFuse amp ratingFuse or relay number
Audio amplifiers.20A19
All lock motor relay and coil.20A20Driver lock motor relay and coil.
Extended power module.10A21
Horn relay.20A22
Steering wheel control module logic15A23Instrument cluster.
Steering wheel control module.15A24Datalink.
Decklid release.15A25
Ignition switch.5A26Push button ignition switch.
Intelligent access module power.20A27
Not used (spare).15A28
Radio.20A29Global positioning system module.
Front park lamps.15A30
Not used (spare).5A31
Smart window motors.15A32Master window and mirror switch.Rear window power sunshade module.Lock switch illumination.
Not used (spare).10A33
Reverse park aid module.10A34Automatic high beam and lane departuremodule.Rear heated seat module.Blind spot monitor module.Rear video camera.
Motorized humidity sensor.5A35Heads-up display.Traction control switch.
Heated steering wheel.10A36
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 2.0L ECOBOOST™
Engine coolant reservoir. See Engine Coolant Check (page 243).A
Brake fluid reservoir (right-hand drive). See Brake Fluid Check (page 251).B
Engine oil dipstick. See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 241).C
Engine oil filler cap. See Engine Oil Check (page 241).D
Brake fluid reservoir (left-hand drive). See Brake Fluid Check (page 251).E
Battery. See Changing the 12V Battery (page 252).F
Power distribution box. See Fuses (page 226).G
Air filter assembly. See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 259).H
Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See Washer Fluid Check (page 251).I
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 3.5L DURATEC
Engine coolant reservoir. See Engine Coolant Check (page 243).A.
Brake fluid reservoir. See Brake Fluid Check (page 251).B.
Battery. See Changing the 12V Battery (page 252).C.
Power distribution box. See Fuses (page 226).D.
Air filter assembly. See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 259).E.
Automatic transmission dipstick. See Automatic Transmission Fluid Check(page 247).F.
Engine oil dipstick. See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 241).G.
Engine oil filler cap. See Engine Oil Check (page 241).H.
Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See Washer Fluid Check (page 251).I.
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Engine ShieldSome vehicles may be equipped with anaero-shield under the engine. This shieldneeds to be removed for service, includingoil and filter changes. The shield has fourquick-release fasteners to secure it inplace.
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 3.5L ECOBOOST™
Engine coolant reservoir. See Engine Coolant Check (page 243).A.
Engine oil filler cap. See Engine Oil Check (page 241).B.
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Engine oil dipstick. See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 241).C.
Brake fluid reservoir. See Brake Fluid Check (page 251).D.
Battery. See Changing the 12V Battery (page 252).E.
Engine compartment fuse box. See Fuses (page 226).F.
Air filter assembly. See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 259).G.
Automatic transmission dipstick. See Automatic Transmission Fluid Check(page 247).H.
Washer fluid reservoir. See Washer Fluid Check (page 251).I.
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 2.0L
ECOBOOST™
Minimum.A
Maximum.B
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 3.5L
DURATEC/3.5L ECOBOOST™
MINA
MAXB
ENGINE OIL CHECK
To check the engine oil level consistentlyand accurately, do the following:
1.Make sure the parking brake is on. Makesure the transmission is in park (P) orneutral (N).
2. Run the engine until it reaches normaloperating temperature.
3. Make sure that your vehicle is on levelground.
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