
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 ...................................
136
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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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WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Single wipe.
A
Intermittent wipe.
B
Normal wipe.
C
High-speed wipe.
D
Note: Fully defrost the windshield before
you switch the windshield wipers on.
Note: Make sure that you switch the
windshield wipers off before entering a car
wash.
Note: If streaks or smears appear on the
windshield, clean the windshield and the
wiper blades. See Checking the Wiper
Blades (page 246). If that does not resolve
the issue, install new wiper blades. See
Changing the Front Wiper Blades
(page
246).
Note: Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windshield. This may scratch the glass or
damage the wiper blades. Always use the
windshield washers before wiping a dry
windshield. Intermittent Wipe
Short wipe interval.
A
Intermittent wipe.
B
Long wipe interval.
C
Use the rotary control to adjust the
intermittent wipe interval.
Note: The wipers remain in a slightly raised
position during operation and only return to
the park position when you switch
intermittent wipe off.
Speed Dependent Wipers (If Equipped)
When your vehicle speed increases, the
interval between wipes decreases.
AUTOWIPERS
Autowipers uses a rain sensor in the area
around the interior mirror. The wipers
operate when the rain sensor detects
water on the windshield in front of it. The
rain sensor continues to monitor the
amount of water and adjusts the speed of
the wipers.
Note: The wipers remain in a slightly raised
position during operation and only return to
the park position a short time after the rain
sensor detects no water on the windshield.
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You can switch autowipers off in the
information display. If you switch
autowipers off, the windshield wipers
operate in intermittent mode.
High sensitivity.
A
Autowipers on.
B
Low sensitivity.
C
Move the wiper lever upward to the first
position to switch autowipers on.
Use the rotary control to adjust the
sensitivity of the autowipers. When you
select low sensitivity, the wipers operate
when the sensor detects a large amount
of water on the windshield. When you
select high sensitivity, the wipers operate
when the sensor detects a small amount
of water on the windshield.
Note: Keep the outside of the windshield
clean. The rain sensor is very sensitive and
the wipers may operate if dirt, mist or
insects hit the windshield.
If you leave autowipers on, it may not
operate when you switch the ignition on
during freezing temperatures. This is
because the system has deactivated the
rain sensor to prevent damage to the
windshield wipers. Defrost the windshield
before reactivating the rain sensor. You
can reactivate the rain sensor by moving
the rotary control or switching autowipers
off and on. Note:
Fully defrost the windshield before
you switch the windshield wipers on.
Note: Make sure that you switch the
windshield wipers off before entering a car
wash.
Wet or winter weather conditions could
cause unexpected wiping or smearing.
To keep the windshield clear:
• Lower the sensitivity of the autowipers
to reduce the amount of smearing on
the windshield.
• Switch autowipers off.
Note: If streaks or smears appear on the
windshield, clean the windshield and the
wiper blades. If that does not resolve the
issue, install new wiper blades. See
Changing the Front Wiper Blades (page
246).
WINDSHIELD WASHERS Pull the lever toward you to operate the
windshield washers. When you release the
lever, the wipers operate for a short time.
Note:
Do not operate the washers when
the washer reservoir is empty. This may
cause the washer pump to overheat.
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Headlamp High Beam
Push the lever away from you to switch
the high beam on.
Push the lever forward again or pull the
lever toward you to switch the high beams
off.
Headlamp Flasher
Slightly pull the lever toward you.
AUTOLAMPS (If Equipped)
WARNING:
The autolamps switch
position may not activate the headlamps
in all low visibility conditions, such as
daytime fog. Always ensure that your
headlamps are switched to auto or on, as
appropriate, during all low visibility
conditions. Failure to do so may result in a
crash. When the lighting control is in the
autolamps position, the headlamps
automatically turn on in low light situations
or when the wipers turn on.
The headlamps remain on for a period of
time after you switch the ignition off. Use
the information display controls to adjust
the period of time that the headlamps
remain on. See
Information Displays
(page 99).
Note: If you switch autolamps on, you can
only switch the high beam headlamps on
when the autolamps turn the headlamps
on.
Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps
The windshield wiper activated headlamps
turn on within 10 seconds when you switch
the windshield wipers on and the lighting
control is in the autolamps position. They
turn off approximately 60 seconds after
you switch the windshield wipers off.
The headlamps will not turn on by wiper
activation:
• During a mist wipe.
• When the wipers are on to clear washer
fluid during a wash condition.
• If the wipers are in intermittent mode.
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Note:
If you switch autolamps and
autowipers on, the headlamps will
automatically turn on when the windshield
wipers continuously operate.
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING
DIMMER Press it repeatedly or press it and hold it
until the desired level is reached.
Note:
If you disconnect the battery or it
loses charge the instrument lighting will
return to its brightest setting.
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (If
Equipped) WARNING:
The daytime running
lamps system does not activate the rear
lamps and may not provide adequate
lighting during low visibility driving
conditions. Also, the autolamps switch
position may not activate the headlamps
in all low visibility conditions, such as
daytime fog. Make sure the headlamps are
switched to auto or on, as appropriate,
during all low visibility conditions. Failure
to do so may result in a crash. The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1. The ignition is switched to the on
position.
2. The transmission is not in park (P) for vehicles with automatic transmissions
or the parking brake is released for
vehicles with manual transmissions.
3. The lighting control is in the off or autolamps positions.
4. The headlamps are off.
DIRECTION INDICATORS Push the lever up or down to use the
direction indicators.
Note:
Tap the lever up or down to make the
direction indicators flash three times to
indicate a lane change.
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Protected Component
Fuse Rating
Fuse Number
Not used.
-
F29 Positive crankcase ventilation valve heater element.
7.5 A
Cooling fan.
60 A
F30 Not used.
-
Not used.
-
F31
Windshield wiper motor.
30 A
F32
Not used.
-
F33
Not used.
-
F34
Powertrain control module.
15 A
F35
Particulate matter sensor.
15 A
F36 Selective catalytic reduction system.
Nitrogen oxides sensor.
Fuel volume control valve.
7.5 A
F37
Not used.
-
F38 Air conditioning clutch.
7.5 A
Exhaust gas temperature sensor.
15 A
F39 Fuel vaporizer system fuel pump.
Coolant bypass solenoid valve.
Low-speed cooling fan.
High-speed cooling fan. Protected Component
Relay Number
Ignition relay 3.
R1
Not used.
R2
Not used.
R3
Not used.
R4
Not used.
R5
Windshield wiper on/off relay.
R6
Windshield wiper high/low speed relay.
R7
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Protected Component
Fuse Rating
Fuse Number
Modified vehicle connections.
10 A
F24
Body control module.
15 A
F25
Heated exterior mirrors.
10 A
F26
Heated rear window.
20 A
F27
Heated rear window.
20 A
F28
Rear parking aid camera.
10 A
F29 Lane keeping system.
Interior rear view mirror.
Not used.
-
F30
Trailer brake ignition feed.
10 A
F31
Interior lighting.
10 A
F32
Driver heated seat.
10 A
F33
Passenger heated seat.
10 A
F34
Exterior mirrors.
5 A
F35
Driver door window control switch.
Horn.
20 A
F36
SYNC module.
7.5 A
F37
Global positioning system module.
Blower motor relay.
5 A
F38 Horn relay.
Windshield wiper relay.
Remote keyless entry.
7.5 A
F39 Rear heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
Trailer tow backup relay coil.
Parking lamp.
Front blower motor.
40 A
F40
Rear blower motor.
40 A
F41
Heated rear window.
40 A
F42
Trailer socket.
30 A
F43
Trailer tow module.
Auxiliary power points.
60 A
F44
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