
counting down from 30 seconds. If you donot intervene within 30 seconds, yourvehicle shuts down. Another messageappears in the information display toinform you that your vehicle has shut downin order to save fuel. Start your vehicle asyou normally do.
Automatic Engine Shutdown Override
Note:You cannot permanently switch offthe automatic shutdown feature. When youswitch it off temporarily, it turns on at thenext ignition cycle.
You can stop the shutdown, or reset thetimer, at any point before the 30-secondcountdown has expired by doing any of thefollowing:
•You can reset the timer by interactingwith your vehicle (such as pressing thebrake pedal or accelerator pedal).
•You can temporarily switch off theshutdown feature any time the ignitionis on (for the current ignition cycleonly). Use the information display todo so. See Information Displays(page 92).
•During the countdown beforeshutdown, you are prompted to pressOK or RESET (depending on your typeof information display) to temporarilyswitch the feature off (for the currentignition cycle only).
Stopping the Engine When YourVehicle is Stationary
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
1.Shift into park (P).
2.Turn the key to position 0.
3.Apply the parking brake.
Vehicles with Keyless Start
1.Shift into park (P).
2.Press the button once.
3.Apply the parking brake.
Note:This switches off the ignition, allelectrical circuits, warning lamps andindicators.
Note:If the engine is idling for 30 minutes,the ignition and engine automatically shutdown.
Stopping the Engine When YourVehicle is Moving
WARNING
Switching off the engine when thevehicle is still moving will result in aloss of brake and steering assistance.The steering will not lock, but higher effortwill be required. When the ignition isswitched off, some electrical circuits,including air bags, warning lamps andindicators may also be off. If the ignitionwas turned off accidentally, you can shiftinto neutral (N) and re-start the engine.
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
1.Shift into neutral and use the brakes tobring your vehicle to a safe stop.
2.When your vehicle has stopped, shiftinto park (P) and turn the key toposition 0.
3.Apply the parking brake.
Vehicles with Keyless Start
1.Shift into neutral and use the brakes tobring your vehicle to a safe stop.
2.When your vehicle has stopped, shiftinto park (P).
3.Press and hold the button for onesecond, or press it three times withintwo seconds.
4.Apply the parking brake.
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Gear shiftingA
AnticipationB
Efficient speedC
Gear shifting
Use the highest drivable gear appropriatefor the road conditions to improve fuelconsumption.
Anticipation
Adjust your vehicle speed and the distanceto other vehicles to avoid the need forheavy braking or acceleration to improvefuel economy.
Efficient speed
Reduce your cruising speed on open roadsto improve economy. Higher speeds usemore fuel.
Resetting Eco Mode
Reset the average fuel consumption byusing the information display control.
Note:New values may take a short time tocalculate
STEERING
Electric Power Steering
WARNINGS
The electric power steering systemhas diagnostic checks thatcontinuously monitor the system. Ifa fault is detected, a message displays inthe information display. Stop your vehicleas soon as it is safe to do so. Switch theignition off. After at least 10 seconds,switch the ignition on and watch theinformation display for a steering systemwarning message. If a steering systemwarning message returns, have the systemchecked by an authorized dealer.
If the system detects an error, youmay not feel a difference in thesteering, however a serious conditionmay exist. Obtain immediate service froman authorized dealer, failure to do so mayresult in loss of steering control.
Your vehicle has an electric power steeringsystem. There is no fluid reservoir. Nomaintenance is required.
If your vehicle loses electrical power whileyou are driving, electric power steeringassistance is lost. The steering system stilloperates and you can steer your vehiclemanually. Manually steering your vehiclerequires more effort.
Extreme continuous steering may increasethe effort required for you to steer yourvehicle. This increased effort preventsoverheating and permanent damage tothe steering system. You do not lose theability to steer your vehicle manually.Typical steering and driving maneuversallow the system to cool and return tonormal operation.
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Sun Visors.........................................................84Illuminated Vanity Mirror...................................84Supplementary Restraints System.........38Principle of Operation........................................38Symbols Glossary.............................................7SYNC™ 3........................................................335General Information.........................................335SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting......................393SYNC™ Applications and Services.......313911 Assist................................................................313SYNC Mobile Apps.............................................315SYNC™............................................................297General Information..........................................297SYNC™ Troubleshooting..........................327
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TailgateSee: Manual Liftgate...........................................64Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications............268The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).......................195Tire Care..........................................................244Glossary of Tire Terminology........................246Important Information for 235/40R18Low-Profile Tires and Wheels..................244Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading.............................................................244Information Contained on the TireSidewall............................................................247Temperature A B C............................................245Traction AA A B C...............................................245Treadwear.............................................................245Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........260Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System........................................261Understanding Your Tire PressureMonitoring System .......................................261TiresSee: Wheels and Tires.....................................244Towing a Trailer.............................................182Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 1.0LEcoBoost™, AutomaticTransmission...............................................183Emergency Towing.............................................183Recreational Towing..........................................183
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels -2.0L, Automatic Transmission..............183Emergency Towing.............................................183Recreational Towing.........................................184Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels -Manual Transmission...............................182Recreational Towing..........................................182Towing..............................................................182Traction Control............................................150Principle of Operation......................................150Transmission Code Designation.............273Transmission..................................................140Transporting the Vehicle............................182Trip Computer.................................................95All Values................................................................95Average Fuel Consumption..............................95Distance to Empty...............................................95Instantaneous Fuel.............................................95Outside Air Temperature...................................95Resetting the Trip Computer...........................95Trip Odometer.......................................................95Trip Timer................................................................96Type Approvals............................................455
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Under Hood Overview - 1.0LEcoBoost™..................................................213Under Hood Overview - 2.0L....................214Unique Driving Characteristics.................127USB Port.........................................................296Using Cruise Control....................................162Switching Cruise Control Off..........................162Switching Cruise Control On..........................162Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................58Using Snow Chains.....................................259Using Stability Control................................152Using SYNC™ With Your MediaPlayer.............................................................318Accessing Your USB Song Library................322Bluetooth Devices and SystemSettings.............................................................324Connecting Your Digital Media Player to theUSB Port...........................................................318Media Menu Features........................................321Media Voice Commands.................................319USB 2......................................................................324
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