Check Every Month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level.
Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary (or if indicated by the information display). Holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris. Check Every Six Months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great.
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Towing the Vehicle on Four
Wheels..........................................................146
Emergency Towing............................................. 146
Recreational Towing.......................................... 146
Towing...............................................................142
Traction Control.............................................122 Principle of Operation....................................... 122
Transmission Code Designation.............237
Transmission..................................................109
Transporting the Vehicle............................154
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Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™..................................................175
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Duratec/ 3.7L..................................................................176
Engine Shield........................................................ 177
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™..................................................178
USB Port
.........................................................263
Using All-Wheel Drive..................................112 Driving In Special Conditions With
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)................................ 114
Operating AWD Vehicles With Mismatched Tires..................................................................... 114
Operating AWD Vehicles With Spare Tires...................................................................... 113
Using Cruise Control....................................129 Switching Cruise Control Off.......................... 129
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 129
Using Snow Chains......................................219
Using Stability Control................................124
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................285
Accessing Your Play Menu............................. 290
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port.......................................................... 285
Media Menu Features...................................... 288
Media Voice Commands................................. 287
System Settings................................................. 292
What's Playing?................................................. 287
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............269 Accessing Features Through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 273
Accessing Your Phone Settings.................... 278
Making a Call........................................................ 272
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................270 Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time
........................................................................\
..... 269
Phone Options during an Active Call..........272
Phone Voice Commands................................ 270
Receiving Calls.................................................... 272
System Settings................................................. 279
Text Messaging................................................... 276
Using Traction Control................................122 Switching the System Off................................ 122
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 122
Using a Switch...................................................... 122
Using the Information Display Controls............................................................. 122
Using Voice Recognition...........................266 Initiating a Voice Session................................ 266
System Interaction and Feedback..............267
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................159
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Vehicle Care
....................................................197
General Information........................................... 197
Vehicle Certification Label........................237
Vehicle Identification Number................236
Vehicle Storage............................................202 Battery................................................................... 203
Body........................................................................\
202
Brakes.................................................................... 203
Cooling system................................................... 203
Engine.................................................................... 203
Fuel system.......................................................... 203
General.................................................................. 202
Miscellaneous..................................................... 203
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................203
Tires........................................................................\
203
Ventilation See: Climate Control........................................... 83
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............236
Voice Control....................................................57
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Warning Lamps and Indicators.................70 Airbag readiness................................................... 70
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 70
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