Engaged (green light): Illuminates when
you engage the adaptive cruise control
system. Turns off when you disengage the
speed control system.
Airbag - Front
If it fails to illuminate when you
start your vehicle, continues to
flash or remains on, it indicates
a malfunction. Have the system checked
by your authorized dealer.
Anti-Lock Braking System If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. You will continue
to have the normal braking system
(without ABS) unless the brake system
warning lamp is also illuminated. Have the
system checked by your authorized dealer.
Auto Start-Stop (If Equipped) It illuminates to inform you when
the engine shuts down or in
conjunction with a message.
Battery If it illuminates while driving, it
indicates a malfunction. Switch
off all unnecessary electrical
equipment and have the system checked
by your authorized dealer immediately.
Blind Spot Monitor
(If Equipped) It will illuminate when you switch
this feature off or in conjunction
with a message. See Blind Spot
Information System
(page 195). See
Information Messages (page 96). Brake System WARNING: Driving your vehicle with
the warning lamp on is dangerous. A
significant decrease in braking
performance may occur. It may take you
longer to stop your vehicle. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Driving extended distances with the
parking brake engaged can cause brake
failure and the risk of personal injury. It will illuminate when you
engage the parking brake with
the ignition on.
If it illuminates when you are driving, check
that the parking brake is not engaged. If
the parking brake is not engaged, this
indicates low brake fluid level or a brake
system malfunction. Have the system
checked immediately by your authorized
dealer.
Cruise Control
(If Equipped) It will illuminate when you switch
this feature on. See
Using
Cruise Control (page 182).
Direction Indicator Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard warning
flasher is turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for
a burned out bulb. See
Changing a Bulb
(page 260).
Electric Park Brake Illuminates or flashes when the
electric parking brake has a
malfunction. See
Electric
Parking Brake (page 161).
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1. Reposition the coolant reservoir tank
by lifting and rotating inward to provide
more hand clearance. (Right side only)
2. Remove service cap.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Remove bulb from the headlamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise, then pull it straight
out.
Install the new bulbs in reverse order from
the steps above. Be sure that the spring
clip is not damaged or detached from the
headlamp assembly during the
replacement procedure.
Cornering Lamp (HID Headlamps)
1. Remove service cap.
2. Disconnect electrical connector.
3. Release spring clip and rotate away from the assembly.
4. Pull bulb straight out toward the rear of the vehicle.
Replacing HID Headlamp Bulbs (If
Equipped)
The low beam headlamps on your vehicle
use a high intensity discharge source.
These lamps operate at a high voltage.
When the bulb is burned out, the bulb and
starter capsule assembly must be replaced
by your authorized dealer. Replacing Side Marker Bulbs
1. Remove the bulb socket from the
headlamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
2. Remove the bulb by gently pulling the bulb straight out of the socket.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing Fog, Park and Turn
Signal Bulbs Fog Lamp
A
Park/Turn Lamp
B
1. Remove fog lamp bezel by prying away
from the bumper fascia.
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2. Remove the screws and remove the
fog lamp assembly. 3.
Remove the bulb holder from the lamp
assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Remove the bulb from the bulb holder
by pulling it straight out.
Install the new bulbs in reverse order from
the steps above. Replacing Turn Signal Bulbs Turn lamp
A
Side marker
B 1. Make sure the headlamp control is in
the off position and open the liftgate.
2. Remove the two bolt covers using a standard flat tip screwdriver.
3. Remove the two bolts from the lamp assembly.
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4. Gently pull the lamp assembly away
from the vehicle.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector.
6. Remove the turn signal bulb by turning
the lower bulb socket
counterclockwise. Gently pull the bulb
straight out of the socket.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing Reverse Lamp Assembly
For bulb replacement, see your authorized
dealer.
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulb 1. Carefully release the spring clip.
2. Remove the lamp.
3. Remove the bulb.
Reverse steps to reinstall bulb.
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp
Bulb
Your vehicle is equipped with an LED
center high-mount stop lamp located in
the spoiler. It is designed to last the life of
the vehicle. If replacement is required, see
your authorized dealer.
BULB SPECIFICATION CHART
Replacement bulbs are specified in the
chart below. Headlamp bulbs must be
marked with an authorized
“D.O.T.” for
North America to ensure lamp
performance, light brightness and pattern
and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will
not damage the lamp assembly or void the
lamp assembly warranty and will provide
quality bulb burn time. Trade number
Function
9005LL
Headlamps high beam (Halogen Reflector)
H9
Headlamps high beam (Halogen Protector)
H1
* Headlamps cornering (HID)
H11LL
Headlamp low beam (Halogen Reflector)
9005HL+
Headlamp low beam (Halogen Protector)
D3S
* Headlamp low beam (HID)
168
Sidemarker - front
7444NA
Turn lamp - front (with fog lamp)
W21/5W
Turn lamp - front (without fog lamp)
H11
Fog lamps
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Auto-Start-Stop............................................137
Disabling Auto-Start-Stop............................. 138
Enabling Auto-Start-Stop............................... 137
Autowipers........................................................74 Autowipers Settings............................................ 75
Auxiliary Power Points................................128 110 Volt AC Power Point................................... 128
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 128
Locations............................................................... 128
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 255
Blind Spot Information System..............195
Switching the System Off and On...............196
System Errors....................................................... 196
Using the Blind Spot Information System............................................................... 195
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System...........195
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........243
Booster Seats..................................................25 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 26
Brake Fluid Check........................................254
Brakes...............................................................160 General Information.......................................... 160
Breaking-In......................................................216
Bulb Specification Chart..........................264
C
Cabin Air Filter
.................................................114
Capacities and Specifications - 1.5L EcoBoost™................................................308
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................. 311
Specifications..................................................... 309
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™..................................................312
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................ 316
Specifications....................................................... 313
Capacities and Specifications - 2.5L.................................................................316
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 320Specifications.......................................................
317
Capacities and Specifications
.................301
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 268
Catalytic Converter......................................148 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 149
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 149
Center Console
..............................................130
Changing a Bulb..........................................260 Cornering Lamp (HID Headlamps) ............262
Lamp Assembly Condensation................... 260
Replacing Fog, Park and Turn Signal Bulbs.................................................................. 262
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs............................ 261
Replacing HID Headlamp Bulbs................... 262
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulb.................................................................... 264
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulb..........264
Replacing Reverse Lamp Assembly...........264
Replacing Side Marker Bulbs........................ 262
Replacing Turn Signal Bulbs......................... 263
Changing a Fuse............................................241 Fuses....................................................................... 241
Changing a Road Wheel
...........................295
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 295
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 296
Changing the 12V Battery.........................255 Battery Management System....................... 257
Changing the Engine Air Filter................266 Duratec Engines.................................................. 267
EcoBoost Engines............................................. 266
Changing the Wiper Blades
.....................258
Front Wiper Blades........................................... 258
Rear Window Wiper Blade............................. 258
Checking MyKey System Status...............56
Checking the Wiper Blades......................257
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance..................................................37
Child Restraint Positioning
..........................27
Child Safety.......................................................18
General Information............................................. 18
Child Safety Locks
.........................................29
Left-Hand Side..................................................... 30
Right-Hand Side................................................... 30
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................272
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