
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance..................................188
Hazard Flashers............................................189
Fuel Shutoff...................................................189
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................190
Post-Crash Alert System...........................192
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need................193
In California (U.S. Only).............................194
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)......................195
Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only)........................196
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada........................................................196
Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature......................................................197
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only).............................................................198
Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly).............................................................198
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart..........................200
Changing a Fuse..........................................209
Maintenance
General Information.....................................211
Opening and Closing the Hood................211
Under Hood Overview - 1.0LEcoBoost™.................................................213
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L....................214
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.0LEcoBoost™.................................................215
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L...........................215
Engine Oil Check...........................................215
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................216
Engine Cooling Fan......................................216
Engine Coolant Check.................................217
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck.............................................................221
Brake Fluid Check.........................................221
Clutch Fluid Check - ManualTransmission..............................................221
Washer Fluid Check.....................................222
Changing the 12V Battery..........................222
Checking the Wiper Blades......................223
Changing the Front Wiper Blades.........223
Changing the Rear Wiper Blades...........224
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................225
Removing a Headlamp..............................226
Changing a Bulb...........................................227
Bulb Specification Chart...........................232
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................234
Drive Belt Routing - 1.0LEcoBoost™................................................235
Drive Belt Routing - 2.0L...........................235
Vehicle Care
General Information...................................236
Cleaning Products.......................................236
Cleaning the Exterior...................................237
Waxing.............................................................238
Cleaning the Engine....................................238
Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades..........................................................239
Cleaning the Interior...................................239
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens.......................240
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................240
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............241
Cleaning the Wheels...................................241
Vehicle Storage.............................................241
Body Styling Kits..........................................243
Wheels and Tires
Tire Care..........................................................244
Using Snow Chains.....................................259
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........260
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Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt
Flammable
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard warning flashers
Heated rear window
Heated windshield
Interior luggage compartmentrelease
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
Panic alarm
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Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp
(If Equipped)
It illuminates if the tire pressurein one or more tires is below thecorrect tire pressure.
See Tire Pressure Monitoring System(page 260).
Low Washer Fluid Level WarningLamp
It illuminates when the washerfluid is low.
Message Center Indicator
It illuminates when a newmessage is stored in theinformation display.
The indicator is red or amber dependingon the severity of the condition and itremains on until the condition is resolved.
See Information Messages (page 96).
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp
WARNING
If it illuminates when you are drivingdo not continue your journey, even ifthe oil level is correct. Have yourvehicle checked.
If it illuminates when the engineis running this indicates amalfunction. Stop your vehicleas soon as it is safe to do so and switch theengine off. Check the engine oil level. Ifthe oil level is sufficient, this indicates asystem malfunction. Have your vehicleimmediately checked.
See Engine Oil Check (page 215).
Stability Control and TractionControl Indicator
Flashes during operation.
If it does not illuminate when youswitch the ignition on, or remainson when the engine is running, thisindicates a malfunction. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
Note:The system automatically turns offif there is a malfunction.
See Stability Control (page 151). SeeTraction Control (page 150).
Stability Control and TractionControl Off Warning Lamp
It illuminates when you switchthe system off.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Key in Ignition Warning Chime
Sounds when you open the driver's doorand you have left the key in the ignition.
Keyless Warning Alert (If Equipped)
Sounds the horn twice when you exit yourvehicle with the intelligent access key, afterthe last door is closed and your keylessvehicle is in RUN, indicating your vehicle isstill on.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you remove the key from theignition and open the driver's door and youhave left the headlamps or parking lampson.
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Seatbelt Reminder
ActionMessage
The system has detected a fault that requires service. Haveyour vehicle checked as soon as possible.Service Beltminder
Starting System
ActionMessage
Displays when you start your vehicle as a reminder to fullypress the brake pedal.Press Brake to Start
Displays if your vehicle fails to start.Cranking Time ExceededSee Starting and Stopping the Engine (page 119).
Steering System
ActionMessage
The system has detected a fault that requires service.Steering Loss StopSafelyHave your vehicle immediately checked.
You will continue to have full steering but will need to exertgreater force on the steering wheel. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
Steering Assist FaultService required
The system has detected a fault that requires service.Steering Fault ServiceNowHave your vehicle immediately checked.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
ActionMessage
Displays if the tire pressure in one or more tires is below thecorrect pressure.Low Tire Pressure
See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 260).
The system has detected a fault that requires service. Haveyour vehicle checked as soon as possible.Tire Pressure MonitorFault
Displays if the system detects a fault with a tire pressuresensor or the spare tire is in use.Tire Pressure SensorFault
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ActionMessage
If the warning message remains on after you have checkedthe tire pressures, the system has detected a fault thatrequires service. Have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
Traction Control
ActionMessage
Displays when you switch the system off.Traction control OffSee Using Traction Control (page 150).
Transmission
ActionMessage
Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.Transmission FaultService Now
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop yourvehicle as soon as it is safe to do so, switch the engine offand allow the transmission to cool.
Transmission Over-heating Stop Safely
Displays as a reminder to shift into park (P).Transmission Not in ParkSelect P
Press the brake pedal to unlock the transmission.Press Brake to UnlockGearshift Lever
Displays when the transmission selector lever unlocks.Gearshift Lever Unlocked
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The first 1,000 mi (1,500 km) of driving isthe break-in period of the engine. A moreaccurate measurement is obtained after2,000 mi (3,000 km).
Impacting Fuel Economy
•Incorrect tire inflation pressures.
•Fully loading your vehicle.
•Carrying unnecessary weight.
•Adding certain accessories to yourvehicle such as bug deflectors, rollbarsor light bars, running boards and skiracks.
•Using fuel blended with alcohol. SeeFuel Quality (page 129).
•Fuel economy may decrease with lowertemperatures.
•Fuel economy may decrease whendriving short distances.
•You may get better fuel economy whendriving on flat terrain than when drivingon hilly terrain.
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Why is the feature not available (line markings are gray) when I can see the lane markingson the road?
Lane width too narrow or too wide
Camera not calibrated after a windshield replacement
Driving on tight roads or on uneven roads
Why does the vehicle not come back toward the middle of the lane, as expected, in theAid or Aid + Alert mode?
High cross winds
Large road crown
Rough roads, grooves, shoulder drop-offs
Heavy uneven loading of the vehicle or improper tire inflation pressure
If the tires have been exchanged (including snow tires), or the suspension has beenmodified
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM
WARNINGS
Do not use the blind spot informationsystem as a replacement for usingthe interior and exterior mirrors orlooking over your shoulder before changinglanes. The blind spot information systemis not a replacement for careful driving.
The system may not operateproperly during severe weatherconditions, for example snow, ice,heavy rain and spray. Always drive withdue care and attention. Failure to take caremay result in a crash.
The system is designed to detect vehiclesthat may have entered the blind spot zone(A). The detection area is on both sides ofyour vehicle, extending rearward from theexterior mirrors to approximately 13 ft(4 m) beyond the rear bumper.
Note:The system does not prevent contactwith other vehicles. It is not designed todetect parked vehicles, pedestrians, animalsor other infrastructures.
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Steering Tips
If the steering wanders or pulls, check for:
•Correct tire pressures.
•Uneven tire wear.
•Loose or worn suspensioncomponents.
•Loose or worn steering components.
•Improper vehicle alignment.
Note:A high crown in the road or highcrosswinds may also make the steeringseem to wander or pull.
Adaptive Learning
The electronic power steering systemadaptive learning helps correct roadirregularities and improves overall handlingand steering feel. It communicates withthe brake system to help operateadvanced stability control and accidentavoidance systems. Additionally, wheneverthe battery is disconnected or a newbattery installed, you must drive yourvehicle a short distance before the systemrelearns the strategy and reactivates allsystems.
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