Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance
..................................213
Hazard Flashers ............................................
214
Fuel Shutoff ...................................................
214
Jump Starting the Vehicle ........................
215
Post-Crash Alert System ...........................
217
Transporting the Vehicle ...........................
217
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ...............
219
In California (U.S. Only) ...........................
220
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) ......................
221
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) .......................
222
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada .......................................................
222
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
223
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
224
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
224
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart .........................
226
Changing a Fuse ..........................................
235
Maintenance
General Information ...................................
237
Opening and Closing the Hood ..............
237
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
238
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Duratec ........................................................................\
239
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ........................................................................\
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241
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
242
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™ ...............................................
242
Engine Oil Check .........................................
242Oil Change Indicator Reset
.....................
243
Engine Coolant Check ..............................
244
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.0L EcoBoost™ .....................................
248
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™ .........
248
Brake Fluid Check ........................................
251
Power Steering Fluid Check ....................
252
Washer Fluid Check ...................................
252
Fuel Filter .......................................................
252
Changing the 12V Battery ........................
252
Checking the Wiper Blades .....................
254
Changing the Wiper Blades ....................
255
Adjusting the Headlamps ........................
255
Changing a Bulb ..........................................
256
Bulb Specification Chart ..........................
257
Changing the Engine Air Filter ...............
259
Vehicle Care
General Information ..................................
260
Cleaning Products .....................................
260
Cleaning the Exterior ................................
260
Waxing .............................................................
261
Cleaning the Engine ...................................
262
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
262
Cleaning the Interior ..................................
263
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens ......................
263
Cleaning Leather Seats ............................
264
Repairing Minor Paint Damage .............
264
Cleaning the Wheels .................................
264
Vehicle Storage ...........................................
265
Wheels and Tires
General Information ..................................
267
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit ....................
267
Tire Care ..........................................................
273
Using Summer Tires ..................................
286
Using Snow Chains ....................................
286
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Brake system
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 flashers
Heated rear window
Windshield defrosting system
Interior luggage compartment
release
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
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Potential Causes
Condition
Program a spare key. See Passive Anti-Theft
System (page 64).
I lost a key.
MyKey distances do not accumulate.
•The MyKey user is not using the MyKey.
• An admin key holder cleared the MyKeys
and created new MyKeys.
• The key system has been reset.
• An admin transmitter is present at vehicle
start.
• No MyKeys are created. See
Creating a
MyKey (page 52).
No MyKey functions with the keyless
entry transmitter.
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End of Travel Position
The steering column sets a stopping
position just short of the end of the column
position to prevent damage to the steering
column. A new stopping position sets if the
steering column encounters an object
when tilting or telescoping.
To reset the steering column to its normal
stopping position:
1. Confirm there is nothing obstructing
the motion of the steering column.
2. Press and hold the steering column control until the steering column stops
moving.
3. Press the steering column control again.
Note: The steering column may begin to
move again.
4. When the steering column stops, continue holding the control for a few
seconds.
5. Repeat for each direction as necessary.
A new stopping position sets. The next
time you tilt or telescope the steering
column, it stops just short of the end of the
column position.
Memory Feature
You can save and recall the steering
column position with the memory function.
See Memory Function (page 124).
Pressing the adjustment control during a
memory recall cancels the operation.
Easy Entry and Exit Feature
The column moves up when you switch
the ignition off. Switch the ignition on to
return the system to its previous settings.
You can switch this feature on or off in the
information display. See
Information
Displays (page 89). Note:
Depending on your vehicle, the
column may move up and in.
AUDIO CONTROL
You can operate the following functions
with the control: Volume up.
A
Volume down.
B
Voice recognition.
C
Seek, Next or Previous
Press the seek button to:
• Tune the radio to the next or previous
stored preset.
• Play the next or the previous track.
Press and hold the seek button to:
• Tune the radio to the next station up
or down the frequency band.
• Seek through a track.
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POWER WINDOWS
WARNINGS
Do not leave children unattended in
your vehicle and do not let them play
with the power windows. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury. When closing the power windows,
verify they are free of obstruction and
make sure that children and pets are
not in the proximity of the window
openings. Note:
You may hear a pulsing noise when
just one of the windows is open. Lower the
opposite window slightly to reduce this
noise.
Press the switch to open the window.
Lift the switch to close the window.
One-Touch Down
Press the switch fully and release it. Press
again or lift it to stop the window.
One-Touch Up
Lift the switch fully and release it. Press or
lift it again to stop the window.
Resetting One-Touch Up
Start the engine. 1. Lift and hold the window switch until
the you fully close the door window.
Continue to hold the switch for a few
seconds after you close the window.
2. Release the window switch.
3. Press and hold the window switch until
you fully open the door window.
4. Release the window switch.
5. Lift and hold the window switch until you fully close the window.
6. Test for correct window operation by carrying out the one-touch down and
one-touch up features.
Bounce-Back
The window will stop automatically while
closing. It reverses some distance if there
is an obstacle in the way.
Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature WARNING
When you override the bounce-back
feature the window will not reverse
if it detects an obstacle. Take care
when closing the windows to avoid
personal injury or damage to your vehicle. Pull up the window switch and hold within
a few seconds of the window reaching the
bounce-back position. The window travels
up with no bounce-back protection. The
window stops if you release the switch
before the window fully closes.
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Trip 1 & 2
You can access the menu using the
information display control.
Note:
Some options may appear slightly
different or not at all if the items are
optional. Trip 1 & 2
Digital Speedometer Hold OK to Reset
Trip Odometer
Trip Timer
Average Fuel
• Digital Speedometer - Shows a digital
display of your vehicle speed.
• Trip Odometer — Registers the
distance of individual journeys. •
Trip Timer — The timer stops when you
turn your vehicle off and restarts when
you restart your vehicle.
• Average Fuel — Shows the average fuel
economy for a given trip.
Note: Press and hold OK on the current
screen to reset the respective trip, distance,
time and fuel information.
Fuel Economy Fuel Economy
Dist to empty
Inst Fuel Econ
Average Fuel
• Distance to Empty - Shows the
approximate distance your vehicle can
travel before running out of fuel.
• Instantaneous Fuel Economy - Shows
a visual graph of your instantaneous
fuel economy along with your Avg MPG
since the function was last reset.
• Average MPG — Shows the average
fuel economy since last reset. Note:
You can reset your average fuel
economy by pressing and holding the
OK
button on the left hand steering wheel
controls.
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Settings
Display
Compass
Normal or Towing
DTE calcula-
tion
Easy Entry/Exit
Autolock
Locks
Convenience
AutounlockAll Doors or Driver First
Remote Unlock
Remaining Life XXX% - Hold OK to Reset
Oil Life
Reset
Auto or Last Settings
Climate Control
Remote
Start
Automatic or Off
Seats and Wheel or
Front Seats
5, 10 or 15 minutes
Duration
System
Remote Open
Windows
Remote Close
Courtesy Wipe
Wipers
Rain Sensing
1 Year, 2 Years, 3 Years or 4 Years
Tire Mobility
Kit
Hold OK to Create MyKey
Create
MyKey
MyKey
Always On or User Selectable
911 Assist
Traction
Ctrl
80 mph (130 km/h) or Off
Max Speed
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Trip 1 & 2
Trip distance
Trip 1 & 2
Elapsed trip time
Average fuel economy
Hold OK to Reset
• Trip distance — shows the accumulated trip distance.
• Elapsed trip time— timer stops when the vehicle is turned off and restarts when the
vehicle is restarted.
• Average fuel economy — shows the average fuel economy for a given trip.
Note: You can reset your trip information by pressing and holding the OK button on the left
hand steering wheel controls.
Fuel Economy
Use the left or right arrow buttons to
choose the desired fuel economy display. Fuel Economy
30 Min Fuel History
Inst Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy
-
X
Instantaneous fuel usage
X
-
Fuel usage over a 30 minute
time span
Always Present
Average MPG
Always Present
XXX mi (km) to E
• Inst Fuel Economy - This display shows a visual graph of your instantaneous fuel
economy.
• 30 Min Fuel History - This display shows a bar chart of your fuel history.
Note: You can reset your average fuel economy by pressing and holding the OK button on
the left hand steering wheel controls.
Driver Assist
In this mode, you can configure different
driver setting choices. Note:
Some items are optional and may
not appear.
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