Voice Control
...................................................81
Cruise Control ..................................................
81
Information Display Control ......................
82
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers .......................................
83
Autowipers ......................................................
83
Windshield Washers ....................................
84
Lighting
General Information .....................................
85
Lighting Control .............................................
85
Autolamps .......................................................
86
Instrument Lighting Dimmer .....................
87
Daytime Running Lamps ............................
87
Direction Indicators .......................................
87
Interior Lamps ................................................
88
Cargo Lamps ..................................................
88
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows ............................................
90
Exterior Mirrors ................................................
91
Interior Mirror ..................................................
92
Rear Quarter Windows ................................
92
Instrument Cluster
Gauges ..............................................................
93
Warning Lamps and Indicators ...............
95
Audible Warnings and Indicators ............
98
Information Displays
General Information ....................................
99
Trip Computer ...............................................
102
Personalized Settings ................................
102
Information Messages ...............................
103
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control ...........................
109Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate
........................................................................\
..
110
Rear Passenger Climate Controls ............
111
Heated Windows and Mirrors ...................
111
Remote Start ..................................................
112
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position ..................
113
Head Restraints .............................................
113
Manual Seats .................................................
114
Power Seats ...................................................
116
Rear Seats .......................................................
118
Heated Seats ................................................
120
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points ...............................
122
Cigar Lighter ...................................................
123
Storage Compartments
Cup Holders ...................................................
125
Overhead Console .......................................
125
Bottle Holder .................................................
125
Front Door Storage Compartment .......
125
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information ...................................
126
Ignition Switch ..............................................
126
Starting a Gasoline Engine .......................
127
Starting a Diesel Engine .............................
127
Switching Off the Engine ..........................
129
Engine Block Heater ...................................
129
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions .......................................
131
Fuel Quality - Diesel ....................................
132
Fuel Quality - Gasoline ..............................
134
Fuel Quality - E85 ........................................
135
Fuel Filler Funnel Location .......................
136
Running Out of Fuel ...................................
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The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only) ....................203
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) ......................
204
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada .......................................................
204
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature .......................................................................
206
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) .......................................................................
206
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) .......................................................................
206
Fuses
Fuse Box Locations ...................................
208
Fuse Specification Chart - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel ............................................
208
Fuse Specification Chart - 3.5L Ecoboost™/3.7L ......................................
217
Changing a Fuse ..........................................
227
Maintenance
General Information ..................................
229
Opening and Closing the Hood .............
229
Under Hood Overview - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel ............................................
230
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ........................................................................\
.
231
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L ...................
232
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel ...........................................................
233
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ........................................................................\
234
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L .........................
234
Engine Oil Check .........................................
234
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ........................................................................\
235
Oil Change Indicator Reset .....................
235
Engine Cooling Fan - Diesel ....................
236
Engine Cooling Fan - E85/Gasoline .....
236
Engine Coolant Check ..............................
236
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
240 Brake Fluid Check
........................................
241
Power Steering Fluid Check .....................
241
Washer Fluid Check ...................................
242
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel ..............................
242
Fuel Filter - Gasoline .................................
244
Changing the 12V Battery ........................
244
Checking the Wiper Blades ....................
246
Changing the Front Wiper Blades ........
246
Adjusting the Headlamps ........................
247
Removing a Headlamp ............................
248
Changing a Bulb .........................................
249
Bulb Specification Chart ..........................
253
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel ..............................
255
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ...............................................
256
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.7L .....
257
Drive Belt Routing - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel ..........................................................
258
Drive Belt Routing - 3.5L Ecoboost™/ 3.7L ...............................................................
258
Vehicle Care
Cleaning Products .....................................
260
Cleaning the Exterior ..................................
261
Waxing ............................................................
262
Cleaning the Engine ...................................
262
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
263
Cleaning the Interior ..................................
263
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens ......................
265
Repairing Minor Paint Damage .............
265
Cleaning the Wheels .................................
266
Vehicle Storage ...........................................
266
Wheels and Tires
General Information ..................................
268
Tire Care .........................................................
269
Using Winter Tires ......................................
286
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Brake fluid - non petroleum
based
Brake system
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
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Condensation in the Exterior Front
Lamps and Rear Lamps
Exterior front lamps and rear lamps have
vents to accommodate normal changes
in air pressure.
Condensation can be a natural by-product
of this design. When moist air enters the
lamp assembly through the vents, there is
a possibility that condensation can occur
when the temperature is cold. When
normal condensation occurs, a fine mist
can form on the interior of the lens. The
fine mist eventually clears and exits
through the vents during normal operation.
Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours
under dry weather conditions.
Examples of acceptable condensation are:
•
The presence of a fine mist (no streaks,
drip marks or large droplets).
• A fine mist covers less than 50% of the
lens.
Examples of unacceptable condensation
are:
• A water puddle inside the lamp.
• Streaks, drip marks or large droplets
present on the interior of the lens.
If you see any unacceptable condensation,
have your vehicle checked by an authorized
dealer. LIGHTING CONTROL
Lighting Control Positions Off.A
Parking lamps. Instrument panel
lamps. License plate lamps.
B
Headlamps.
C
Autolamps.
D
Parking Lamps
Select position B on the lighting control to
switch the parking lamps on.
Note: Prolonged use of the parking lamps
when the ignition is off will cause the battery
to run out of charge.
Note: Parking lamps may turn off
automatically when the ignition is off. This
prevents the vehicle battery from running
out of charge.
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INTERIOR LAMPS
Courtesy Lamp
OffA
Door contact
B
OnC
If you set the switch to position B, the
courtesy lamps will automatically turn on
when you unlock your vehicle or open a
door. If you leave a door open with the
ignition switched off, they will
automatically turn off after a short period
of time to prevent the vehicle battery from
losing charge. To switch them back on,
switch the ignition on for a short period of
time.
The courtesy lamps will automatically turn
on when you switch the ignition off. They
will automatically turn off after a short
period of time to prevent the vehicle
battery from losing charge.
If you set the switch to position C with the
ignition switched off, the courtesy lamps
will turn on. They will automatically turn
off after a short period of time to prevent
the vehicle battery from losing charge. To
switch them back on, switch the ignition
on for a short period of time. Reading Lamps If you switch the ignition off, the reading
lamps will automatically turn off after a
short period of time to prevent the vehicle
battery from losing charge. To switch them
back on, switch the ignition on for a short
period of time.
CARGO LAMPS
Switching the Cargo Lamps Off
Press the button to switch the cargo lamps
off when a door is open.
Note:
The cargo lamps switch only
operates when the ignition is off.
The switch is inside the cargo area, behind
the left-hand rear door.
The cargo lamps turn off after a short
period of time to prevent the battery from
running out of charge.
Switching the Cargo Lamps On
Press the button to switch the cargo lamps
on.
If the cargo lamps turned off to prevent
the battery from running out of charge or
you switched them off by pressing the
button, reset the switch first.
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Press the button to switch the system off.
The system remains off until you switch
the ignition off.
REAR VIEW CAMERA
WARNING: The rear view camera
system is a reverse aid supplement device
that still requires the driver to use it in
conjunction with the interior and exterior
mirrors for maximum coverage. WARNING:
Objects that are close
to either corner of the bumper or under the
bumper, might not be seen on the screen
due to the limited coverage of the camera
system. WARNING:
Reverse your vehicle
slowly. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death.
The rear view camera provides an image
of the area behind your vehicle. During
operation, lines appear in the display that
represents the path of your vehicle and
proximity to objects behind it.
Rear View Camera Locations WARNING:
Use caution when the
rear cargo door is ajar. If the rear cargo door
is ajar, the camera will be out of position
and the video image may be incorrect. All
guidelines disappear when the rear cargo
door is ajar. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury.
Note: Where the rear view camera is below
the central high mounted stop lamp, it does
not move out of position when the rear
cargo door is ajar. The rear view camera is below the central
high mounted stop lamp or on the rear
cargo door.
Using the Rear View Camera
System
WARNING:
The operation of the
camera may vary depending on the
ambient temperature, vehicle and road
conditions. WARNING:
Objects above the
camera may not be visible. Check the area
behind your vehicle when necessary. WARNING:
To help avoid personal
injury always use caution when in reverse
(R) and when using the rear view camera.
The rear view camera system displays
what is behind your vehicle when your
place the transmission in reverse (R).
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WARNING: The system may not
function if the sensor is blocked. WARNING:
The sensor may
incorrectly track lane markings as other
structures or objects. This can result in a
false or missed warning. WARNING:
In cold and severe
weather conditions the system may not
function. Rain, snow and spray can all limit
sensor performance. WARNING:
The system will not
operate if the sensor cannot track the road
lane markings. WARNING:
If damage occurs in the
immediate area surrounding the sensor,
have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible. WARNING:
The system may not
correctly operate if your vehicle is fitted
with a suspension kit not approved by us.
Note: Keep the windshield free from
obstructions for example bird droppings,
insects and snow or ice.
Note: The system may assist you when
driving on fast main roads and freeways.
Note: The system may not operate on roads
with sharp bends, narrow lanes, areas under
construction, during hard braking or
acceleration and when you are intentionally
steering your vehicle.
Note: Do not carry out windshield repairs
in the immediate area surrounding the
sensor.
Note: The system operates with a minimum
of one tracked lane marking. Note:
The system only operates above
vehicle speeds of approximately
40 mph
(65 km/h).
The sensor is behind the interior mirror. It
continuously monitors conditions to alert
you of unintentional lane drifting at high
speeds.
The system automatically detects and
tracks the lane markings on the road. If the
system detects that your vehicle is
unintentionally drifting toward the lane
markings, a warning is shown in the
information display. There is also a warning
given in the form of a vibration felt through
the steering wheel.
Note: The vibration intensity from the
steering wheel may decrease depending on
the quality of the road surface.
Using Lane Keeping Alert
Switching the System On and Off Switch the system on and off using the
button on the direction indicator stalk.
Press the button once to turn the system
on. Press the button again to turn the
system off.
Note:
When you switch the system off, a
warning indicator may remain illuminated
in the information display. See
Warning
Lamps and Indicators (page 95).
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Protected Component
Fuse Rating
Fuse Number
Restraints control module.
10 A
F1
Anti-lock brake system with electronic stability
control.
4 A
F2
Parking brake.
Interior lighting.
7.5 A
F3
Power point relay control.
Trailer tow reversing lamp relay.
10 A
F4
Modified vehicle connections.
20 A
F5
Not used.
-
F6
Battery saver relay.
10 A
F7
Direct current/alternating current inverter.
40 A
F8
Trailer brake control module.
30 A
F9
Driver power seat.
30 A
F10
Passenger power seat.
30 A
F11
Trailer lamps.
30 A
F12
Anti-lock brake system with electronic stability
control.
25 A
F13
Powertrain control module.
5 A
F14
Powertrain control module relay.
40 A
F15
Body control module.
40 A
F16
Anti-lock brake system.
40 A
F17
Modified vehicle connections.
40 A
F18
Trailer module.
5 A
F19
Heated exterior mirror relay.
5 A
F20 Heated rear window.
Direct current/alternating current inverter.
Modified vehicle connections.
10 A
F21
Not used.
-
F22
Air conditioning control module.
7.5 A
F23
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