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TOWING A TRAILER
WARNINGS
Towing trailers beyond the
maximum recommended
gross trailer weight exceeds the
limit of your vehicle and could
result in engine damage,
transmission damage, structural
damage, loss of vehicle control,
vehicle rollover and personal
injury. Do not exceed the GVWR or
the GAWR specified on the
certification label. Note:
See Recommended
Towing Weights (page 170).
Your vehicle may have electrical
items, such as fuses or relays,
related to towing. See
Fuses
(page 196).
Your vehicle's load capacity
designation is by weight, not by
volume, so you cannot necessarily
use all available space when
loading a vehicle or trailer.
Towing a trailer places an extra
load on your vehicle's engine,
transmission, axle, brakes, tires
and suspension. Inspect these
components periodically during,
and after, any towing operation. Load Placement
To help minimize how trailer
movement affects your vehicle
when driving:
•
Load the heaviest items closest
to the trailer floor.
• Load the heaviest items
centered between the left and
right side trailer tires.
• Load the heaviest items above
the trailer axles or just slightly
forward toward the trailer
tongue. Do not allow the final
trailer tongue weight to go
above or below 10-15% of the
loaded trailer weight.
• Select a ball mount with the
correct rise or drop and load
capacity. When both the
loaded vehicle and trailer are
connected, the trailer frame
should be level, or slightly
angled down toward your
vehicle, when viewed from the
side.
When driving with a trailer or
payload, a slight takeoff vibration
or shudder may be present due to
the increased payload weight.
Additional information regarding
proper trailer loading and setting
your vehicle up for towing is
located in another chapter of this
manual. See
Load Limit (page
164).
You can also find information in
the
RV & Trailer Towing Guide
available at your authorized
dealer, or online.
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•
Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving.
• Avoid carrying unnecessary weight.
• Avoid adding particular accessories to
your vehicle (e.g. bug deflectors,
rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski
racks).
• Avoid driving with the wheels out of
alignment.
COLD WEATHER
PRECAUTIONS
The functional operation of some
components and systems can be affected
at temperatures below -13°F (-25°C).
DRIVING THROUGH WATER WARNING
Do not drive through flowing or deep
water as you may lose control of your
vehicle.
Note:
Driving through standing water can
cause vehicle damage.
Note: Engine damage can occur if water
enters the air filter.
Before driving through standing water,
check the depth. Never drive through water
that is higher than the bottom of the wheel
hubs. When driving through standing water, drive
very slowly and do not stop your vehicle.
Your brake performance and traction may
be limited. After driving through water and
as soon as it is safe to do so:
•
Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the
brakes and to check that they work.
• Check that the horn works.
• Check that the exterior lights work.
• Turn the steering wheel to check that
the steering power assist works.
FLOOR MATS
(If Equipped) WARNINGS
Always use floor mats that are
designed to fit the foot well of your
vehicle. Only use floor mats that
leave the pedal area unobstructed. Only
use floor mats that are firmly secured to
retention posts so that they cannot slip out
of position and interfere with the pedals
or impair safe operation of your vehicle in
other ways. Pedals that cannot move freely can
cause loss of vehicle control and
increase the risk of serious personal
injury.
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Circuits protected
Fuse rating
Fuse
Anti-lock brake system with electronic stability
control valves.
25A
F13
Powertrain control module B+ relay.
5A
F14
Powertrain control module power relay.
40A
F15
Body control module power feed.
40A
F16
Anti-lock brake system.
40A
F17
Modified vehicle connections.
40A
F18
Not used.
-
F19
Heated exterior mirror relay.
5A
F20
Heated rear window.
Modified vehicle ignition connections.
10A
F21
Passenger compartment fuse panel (Body control
module).
15A
F22
Air conditioning control module.
7.5A
F23
Cutaway body connectors.
10A
F24
Interior lighting.
7.5A
F25
Power point relay control.
Heated exterior mirrors.
10A
F26
Heated rear window.
20A
F27
Heated rear window.
20A
F28
Rear parking aid camera.
10A
F29 Lane keeping system.
Electro mirror.
Not used.
-
F30
Trailer brake ignition feed.
10A
F31
Interior lighting.
10A
F32
Driver heated seat.
10A
F33
Passenger heated seat.
10A
F34
Mirror switch.
5A
F35
Driver's power window switch.
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•
Sustained high-speed driving at Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (maximum
loaded weight for vehicle operation).
• Sustained use of diesel fuel other than
ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD).
OIL CHANGE INDICATOR
RESET
Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring
System
Only reset the oil life monitoring system
after changing the engine oil and oil filter.
1. Switch the ignition on. Do not start the
engine. For vehicles with push-button
start, press and hold the start button
for two seconds without pressing the
brake pedal. Do not start the engine.
2. Press the accelerator and brake pedals
at the same time.
3. Keep the accelerator and brake pedals
fully pressed.
4. After three seconds, a message confirming that the reset is in progress
will be displayed.
5. After 25 seconds, a message confirming that the reset is complete
will be displayed.
6. Release the accelerator and brake pedals.
7. The message confirming that the reset
is complete will no longer be displayed.
8. Switch the ignition off. For vehicles with
push-button start, press the start
button to switch the ignition off.
ENGINE COOLING FAN - E85/
GASOLINE WARNING
Keep your hands and clothing clear
of the engine cooling fan. Under certain conditions, the engine
cooling fan may continue to run for several
minutes after you switch your vehicle off.
ENGINE COOLING FAN -
DIESEL
WARNING
Keep your hands and clothing clear
of the engine cooling fan.
Under certain conditions, the engine
cooling fan may continue to run for several
minutes after you switch your vehicle off.
This could happen in low ambient
temperatures and independent of the
engine coolant temperature, for example
short journeys or low coolant temperature.
See Diesel Particulate Filter (page 115).
ENGINE COOLANT CHECK
WARNINGS
Do not add engine coolant when the
engine is hot. Steam and scalding
liquids released from a hot cooling
system can burn you badly. Also, spilling
coolant on hot engine parts can burn you. Do not put engine coolant in the
windshield washer fluid container. If
sprayed on the windshield, engine
coolant could make it difficult to see
through the windshield. To reduce the risk of personal injury,
make sure the engine is cool before
unscrewing the coolant pressure
relief cap. The cooling system is under
pressure. Steam and hot liquid can come
out forcefully when you loosen the cap
slightly. Do not add coolant further than the
MAX mark.
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We engineer and test all motor vehicles
and their components for reliable, regular
driving. Under various conditions,
long-term storage may lead to degraded
engine performance or failure unless you
use specific precautions to preserve engine
components.
General
•
Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated
place.
• Protect from sunlight, if possible.
• If vehicles are stored outside, they
require regular maintenance to protect
against rust and damage.
Body
• Wash your vehicle thoroughly to
remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from
exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing
and the underside of front fenders.
• Periodically wash your vehicle if it is
stored in exposed locations.
• Touch-up exposed or primed metal to
prevent rust.
• Cover chrome and stainless steel parts
with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary
when you wash your vehicle.
• Lubricate all hood, door and luggage
compartment hinges and latches with
a light grade oil.
• Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents. Engine
•
Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil
contains contaminates which may
cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected.
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Brake Fluid Check........................................223
Brakes...............................................................146 General Information.......................................... 146
Breaking-In.....................................................180
Bulb Specification Chart...........................236
C
California Proposition 65.............................10
Capacities and Specifications - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel................................294
Capacities............................................................ 294
Specifications..................................................... 295
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................288
Capacities............................................................ 288
Specifications..................................................... 289
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L..................................................................291
Capacities.............................................................. 291
Specifications..................................................... 292
Capacities and Specifications
.................281
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 240
Catalytic Converter
......................................123
Driving with a Catalytic Converter................123
Changing a Bulb
............................................231
Central High Mounted Brake Lamp............234
Front Clearance Lamp..................................... 233
Headlamp.............................................................. 231
Interior Lamp....................................................... 234
License Plate Lamp.......................................... 234
Reading Lamps................................................... 235
Rear Lamps.......................................................... 233
Side Direction Indicator................................... 233
Sun Visor Mirror Lamp..................................... 235
Changing a Fuse..........................................209 Fuses...................................................................... 209
Changing a Road Wheel...........................270 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information
....................................................... 271
Front Jacking Points.......................................... 276
Installing a Road Wheel.................................. 278
Locking Lug Nuts................................................ 272
Rear Jacking Points............................................ 277
Removing a Road Wheel................................. 277
Stowing the Wheel and Vehicle Jack.........279
Vehicle Jack.......................................................... 275Vehicles With a Spare Wheel........................
272
Changing the 12V Battery.........................226 Installing the Battery........................................ 228
Removing the Battery...................................... 226
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................237 Secondary Foam Air Filter.............................. 238
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter.................................................................217
Engine Lubrication for Severe Service Operation.......................................................... 217
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................228 Changing the Windshield Wiper
Blades............................................................... 228
Checking MyKey System Status...............54
Checking the Wiper Blades......................228
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................35
Child Restraint Positioning
..........................27
Child Safety.......................................................15
General Information............................................. 15
Child Safety Locks.........................................28 Left-Hand Side..................................................... 28
Right-Hand Side................................................... 29
Cigar Lighter
...................................................109
Cleaning Products.......................................239
Cleaning the Engine.....................................241
Cleaning the Exterior..................................240
Body Paintwork Preservation....................... 240
Cleaning the Chrome Trim............................. 240
Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 240
Cleaning the Rear Window............................ 240
Sliding Door Tracks........................................... 240
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................243
Cleaning the Interior
...................................242
Fabric, Carpets, Cloth Seats, Headliners
and Floor Mats............................................... 242
Instrument Cluster Screens, LCD Screens and Radio Screens....................................... 243
Leather Interior.................................................... 242
Rear Windows..................................................... 243
Seatbelts............................................................... 242
Storage Compartments, Cup Holders and Ashtrays............................................................ 243
Suede Micro Fiber Fabric................................ 242
Cleaning the Wheels
..................................244
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................241
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Owner Checks and Services..........................
428
Protecting Your Investment........................... 427
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 427
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 427
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................192
Getting the Services You Need...............189
Away From Home.............................................. 189
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake.............................................. 147
Hazard Warning Flashers
..........................184
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 229
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp.......................... 230
Head Restraints..............................................99 Adjusting the Head Restraint........................ 100
Installing the Head Restraint ........................ 100
Removing the Head Restraint....................... 100
Heated Seats.................................................106
Heated Windows and Mirrors...................98 Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 98
Heated Rear Window......................................... 98
Heating See: Climate Control........................................... 95
Hill Start Assist - Vehicles With: Hill Start Assist..............................................................147
Switching the System On and Off...............148
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 148
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................96
Cooling the Interior Quickly.............................. 96
General Hints......................................................... 96
Heating the Interior Quickly............................. 96
Maximum Cooling Performance in Instrument Panel or Instrument Panel
and Footwell Positions.................................. 97
Recommended Settings for Cooling ...........96
Recommended Settings for Heating...........96
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather............................................................... 97
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures................................................... 96Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes............................................................146
Home Screen
................................................363
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............211
I
Ignition Switch
................................................112
In California (U.S. Only).............................190
Information Display Control
......................69
Information Displays.....................................85 General Information............................................ 85
Information Messages
.................................89
Installing Child Restraints............................16
Child Safety Seat................................................... 16
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 17
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)............................................. 19
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 21
Instrument Cluster
.........................................79
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................74
Interior Lamps..................................................75
Courtesy Lamp...................................................... 75
Reading Lamps...................................................... 75
Interior Mirror....................................................77 Auto-Dimming Mirror.......................................... 78
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................184 Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 185
Jump Starting...................................................... 186
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 185
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 186
K
Keys and Remote Controls
........................48
Principle of Operation........................................ 48
L
Lane Keeping System.................................160 Lane Keeping Alert............................................ 160
Lighting Control
...............................................72
Headlamp Flasher................................................ 73
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Voice Commands for Audio Sources.........343
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............319 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 324
Accessing Your Phone Settings.................... 327
Bluetooth Devices............................................. 328
Making Calls......................................................... 323
Pairing a Phone for the First Time...............320
Pairing Subsequent Phones........................... 321
Phone Options during an Active Call.........323
Phone Voice Commands................................. 321
Receiving Calls.................................................... 323
System Settings................................................. 329
Text Messaging................................................... 325
Using Traction Control................................149 Switching the System Off............................... 149
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 149
Using a Switch..................................................... 149
Using the Information Display Controls............................................................. 149
Using Voice Recognition.............................317 Audio Voice Commands................................. 365
Initiating a Voice Session.................................. 317
Mobile App Voice Commands...................... 368
Navigation Voice Commands........................ 367
Phone Voice Commands............................... 366
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands..................................................... 369
System Interaction and Feedback...............318
Voice Settings Commands............................ 369
Using Winter Tires.......................................265
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................192
V
Vehicle Care
...................................................239
Vehicle Certification Label.......................287
Vehicle Identification Number...............286
Vehicle Storage............................................244
Battery................................................................... 245
Body........................................................................\
245
Brakes.................................................................... 246
Cooling system................................................... 245
Engine.................................................................... 245
Fuel system.......................................................... 245
General.................................................................. 245Miscellaneous.....................................................
246
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................246
Tires........................................................................\
246
Ventilation See: Climate Control........................................... 95
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............286
Voice Control
...................................................68
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................81 Airbag Warning Lamp.......................................... 81
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp..................................................................... 81
Brake System Warning Lamp........................... 81
Diesel Warning Lamps........................................ 81
Direction Indicator................................................ 82
Door Ajar.................................................................. 82
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Lamp.................................................................... 82
Engine Warning Lamps...................................... 82
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp...................... 82
Headlamp High Beam Indicator..................... 82
Ignition Warning Lamp....................................... 82
Lamps on Indicator.............................................. 82
Lane Departure Warning Indicator................82
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp........................ 83
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp.................. 83
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp.................................................................... 83
Message Center Indicator................................. 83
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp............................. 83
Stability Control and Traction Control Indicator.............................................................. 83
Stability Control and Traction Control Off Warning Lamp.................................................. 83
Transmission Tow/Haul Warning Lamp.................................................................... 83
Washer Fluid Check....................................223
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 240
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 70
Waxing.............................................................240
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 270
Wheels and Tires..........................................247 General Information.......................................... 247
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