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Driving Aids
Driver Alert.....................................................233
Lane Keeping System.................................235
Blind Spot Information System.................240
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................242
Steering..........................................................246
Pre-Collision Assist......................................247
Drive Control
..................................................251
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage
..........................254
Cargo Nets
.....................................................254
Luggage Covers
...........................................255
Roof Racks and Load Carriers..................256
Load Limit
.......................................................256
Towing
Towing a Trailer
..............................................261
Trailer Sway Control
....................................262
Recommended Towing Weights..............262
Essential Towing Checks ............................
264
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......266 Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................268
Reduced Engine Performance..................268
Economical Driving......................................268
Driving Through Water...............................269
Floor Mats
......................................................270
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance
....................................271
Hazard Warning Flashers
...........................272
Fuel Shutoff
....................................................272
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................273
Post-Crash Alert System.............................275
Transporting the Vehicle............................276
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need................278
In California (U.S. Only)...............................279
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
........................280
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)............................................281 Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and
Canada.......................................................282
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature
....................................................284
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......284
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)............................................................285
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart
............................286
Changing a Fuse..........................................303
Maintenance
General Information
.....................................306
Opening and Closing the Hood...............306
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™..................................................308
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L.....................310
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.7L EcoBoost™.......312
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L............................312
Engine Oil Check...........................................312
Oil Change Indicator Reset.........................313
Engine Coolant Check.................................314
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BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM (If Equipped)
WARNING
To help avoid injuries, 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
13 ft (4 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
5 mph (8 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
5 mph (8 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 240
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Steering Tips
If the steering wanders or pulls, check for:
•
Correct tire pressures.
• Uneven tire wear.
• Loose or worn suspension components.
• Loose or worn steering components.
• Improper vehicle alignment.
Note: A high crown in the road or high
crosswinds may also make the steering
seem to wander or pull.
Adaptive Learning
The electronic power steering system
adaptive learning helps correct road
irregularities and improves overall handling
and steering feel. It communicates with the
brake system to help operate advanced
stability control and accident avoidance
systems. Additionally, whenever the battery
is disconnected or a new battery installed,
you must drive your vehicle a short distance
before the system relearns the strategy and
reactivates all systems. Adaptive Steering (If Equipped) WARNING
The adaptive steering system has
diagnostic checks that continuously
monitor the system. If a fault is detected a
message displays in the information display.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so. This warning message may clear if the
fault is no longer present. If an adaptive
steering system warning message appears
each time you start your vehicle, have the
system checked as soon as possible. The adaptive steering system continually
changes the steering ratio with changes to
vehicle speed, optimizing the steering
response in all conditions.
The adaptive steering system is designed
with a locking device. While the lock is
engaged, your vehicle returns to a fixed
steering ratio. You may also notice a sound
when you start or turn off your vehicle as the
lock is disengaged or engaged. If your
vehicle loses electrical power or detects a
fault while you are driving, the lock engages
and you are able to continue steering. Duringthis time it is possible that the steering wheel
may not be straight when the vehicle is
driving straight ahead. During this time you
may notice that the steering wheel angle
required to steer the vehicle may be
different. Extreme operating conditions may
also cause the lock to engage. This strategy
prevents overheating and permanent
damage to the adaptive steering system.
Typical steering and driving maneuvers allow
the system to cool and return to normal
operation.
PRE-COLLISION ASSIST
(If Equipped)
WARNINGS
At all times, you are responsible for
controlling your vehicle, supervising
the system and intervening, if required.
Failure to take care may result in the loss of
control of your vehicle, serious personal
injury or death.
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
The vehicle identification number is located
on the left-hand side of the instrument panel.
Please note that in the graphic, XXXX is
representative of your vehicle identification
number.
The Vehicle Identification Number contains
the following information: World manufacturer identifier
A
Brake system, Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating, Restraint Devices
and their locations
B
Make, vehicle line, series, body
type
C
Engine type
D
Check digit
E
Model year
F
Assembly plant
G
Production sequence number
H VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require that a
Safety Compliance Certification Label be
affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the
Safety Compliance Certification Label may
be located. The Safety Compliance
Certification Label shall be affixed to either
the door hinge pillar, the door latch post, or
the edge of the door near the door latch,
next to the driver's seating position.
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Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First
Time..................................................................450
Phone Menu.........................................................451
Receiving Calls....................................................455
Smartphone Connectivity.................................457
Text Messaging...................................................456
Post-Crash Alert System.............................275
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking..............................68
Power Liftgate..................................................74 Hands-Free Feature.............................................77
Obstacle Detection...............................................77
Opening and Closing the Liftgate....................75
Setting the Liftgate Open Height......................76
Stopping the Liftgate Movement......................76
Power Seats....................................................149 Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active Motion
........................................................................\
......151
Power Lumbar.......................................................151
Power Windows.............................................100 Accessory Delay...................................................101
Bounce-Back........................................................100
One-Touch Down................................................100
One-Touch Up......................................................100
Window Lock.........................................................101
Pre-Collision Assist
......................................247
Using the Pre-Collision Assist System..........248
Protecting the Environment..........................16 R
Rear Parking Aid...........................................207
Obstacle Distance Indicator............................207
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................157
Rear Seats
.......................................................154
Adjusting the Rear Seats...................................154
Rear Under Floor Storage
..........................254
Cargo Management System............................254
In-floor storage - second row..........................254
Rear View Camera........................................218 Camera Guidelines.............................................219
Manual Zoom......................................................220
Obstacle Distance Indicator............................220
Rear Camera Delay.............................................221
Using the Rear View Camera System............218
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.....................................218
Rear Window Wiper and Washers
.............90
Rear Window Washer..........................................90
Rear Window Wiper.............................................90
Recommended Towing Weights..............262
Reduced Engine Performance..................268
Refueling..........................................................176 System Warnings.................................................178
Remote Control
...............................................57
Car Finder...............................................................58
Intelligent Access Key..........................................57 Memory Feature...................................................60
Remote Start..........................................................58
Replacing the Battery...........................................57
Sounding a Panic Alarm......................................58
Remote Start
...................................................145
Automatic Settings..............................................145
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
.................337
Replacement Parts Recommendation........13 Collision Repairs.....................................................13
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical
Repairs.................................................................13
Warranty on Replacement Parts.........................
13
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................60
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................285
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......284
Roadside Assistance
....................................271
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................272
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage........................................
272
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance........................................................272
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance......................................
271
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance......................................
271
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Roadside Emergencies................................271
Roof Racks and Load Carriers..................256
Running-In
See: Breaking-In.................................................268
Running Out of Fuel......................................175
Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container...........................................................175
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................175
S
Safety Canopy™
...............................................52
Safety Precautions........................................173
Scheduled Maintenance Record
.............522
Scheduled Maintenance.............................510
Seatbelt Extension..........................................43
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.........................39
Seatbelt Reminder..........................................40 Belt-Minder™...........................................................40
Seatbelts...........................................................34 Principle of Operation..........................................34
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................39
Conditions of operation......................................40
Seats.................................................................146
Security ...............................................................
81
Settings...........................................................472 911 Assist...............................................................478 Ambient Lighting................................................486
Bluetooth..............................................................474
Clock......................................................................474
Display...................................................................487
General
..................................................................484
Media Player........................................................473
Mobile Apps.........................................................482
Navigation............................................................480
Phone.....................................................................475
Radio......................................................................479
Sound....................................................................472
Valet Mode...........................................................488
Vehicle..................................................................\
.486
Voice Control.......................................................487
Wi-Fi.......................................................................485
Side Airbags
......................................................51
Side Sensing System..................................209
Obstacle Distance Indicator............................209
Sitting in the Correct Position....................146
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains..................................
366
Special Notices
.................................................13
New Vehicle Limited Warranty...........................13
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector............................................................14
Special Instructions...............................................13 Special Operating Conditions Scheduled
Maintenance................................................518
Exceptions ............................................................520
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................224
Stability Control
............................................204
Principle of Operation.......................................204
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................168 Automatic Engine Shutdown............................
170
Failure to Start......................................................169
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes....................171
Important Ventilating Information.....................171
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving...............................................................170
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary..........................................................170
Vehicles with Keyless Start...............................168
Starting and Stopping the Engine.............167 General Information............................................167
Steering..........................................................246 Adaptive Steering...............................................247
Electric Power Steering....................................246
Steering Wheel................................................84
Storage Compartments
...............................165
Sunroof See: Moonroof.....................................................105
Sun Visors.......................................................105 Illuminated Vanity Mirror...................................105
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