Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................230
Driving Aids
Driver Alert.....................................................237
Lane Keeping System.................................239
Blind Spot Information System.................244
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................246
Steering..........................................................250
Pre-Collision Assist.......................................251
Drive Control.................................................255
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................257
Cargo Nets.....................................................257
Luggage Covers...........................................258
Roof Racks and Load Carriers..................258
Load Limit.......................................................259
Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................264
Trailer Sway Control....................................265
Recommended Towing Weights..............265
Essential Towing Checks............................267
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......269
Driving Hints
Breaking-In......................................................271
Reduced Engine Performance...................271
Economical Driving.......................................271
Driving Through Water................................272
Floor Mats.......................................................273
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance...................................274
Hazard Flashers............................................275
Fuel Shutoff....................................................275
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................276
Post-Crash Alert System.............................278
Transporting the Vehicle............................279
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need................280
In California (U.S. Only)................................281
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)........................282
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program(Canada Only)...........................................283
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.......................................................284
Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature....................................................286
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......286
Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)............................................................287
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart............................288
Changing a Fuse..........................................305
Maintenance
General Information.....................................308
Opening and Closing the Hood...............308
Under Hood Overview - 2.7LEcoBoost™...................................................310
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L......................312
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.7L EcoBoost™.......314
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L.............................314
Engine Oil Check...........................................314
Oil Change Indicator Reset.........................315
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FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART
Power Distribution Box
WARNINGS
Always disconnect the battery beforeservicing high current fuses.
WARNINGS
To reduce risk of electrical shock,always replace the cover to the powerdistribution box before reconnecting thebattery or refilling fluid reservoirs.
The power distribution box is located in theengine compartment. It has high-currentfuses that protect your vehicle's mainelectrical systems from overloads.
If you disconnect or reconnect the battery,some features need to be reset. SeeChanging the 12V Battery (page 324).
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Automatic Transmission..............................188Automatic Transmission AdaptiveLearning............................................................192Brake-Shift Interlock Override..........................191If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow..................................................................192Push Button Shift Transmission.......................188SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission.............190
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.7LEcoBoost™/3.7L............................................321Adding Transmission Fluid ..............................322Checking the Transmission Fluid Level ........321
Autowipers.......................................................94Autowipers Settings.............................................94
Auxiliary Power Points..................................167110 Volt AC Power Point.....................................16712 Volt DC Power Point......................................167Locations................................................................167
AWDSee: All-Wheel Drive...........................................193
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery.......................324
Blind Spot Information System.................244Switching the System Off and On..................245System Errors......................................................245
Using the Blind Spot InformationSystem..............................................................244
Body Styling Kits...........................................342Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............308
Booster Seats..................................................30Types of Booster Seats........................................31
Brake Fluid Check........................................323Brakes..............................................................199General Information............................................199
Breaking-In......................................................271Bulb Specification Chart.............................329
C
Cabin Air Filter...............................................148California Proposition 65...............................12Capacities and Specifications - 2.7LEcoBoost™....................................................387Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates...........................................................392Specifications......................................................388
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L........394Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates...........................................................399Specifications......................................................395
Capacities and Specifications....................381Cargo Nets.....................................................257
Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................334
Catalytic Converter.......................................185On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................186Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance(I/M) Testing.......................................................187
Center Console.............................................169Changing a Bulb...........................................328Headlamp.............................................................329LED Lamps...........................................................329
Changing a Fuse..........................................305Fuses.....................................................................305
Changing a Road Wheel.............................373Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation.......................................................374Stowing the flat tire ...........................................377Tire Change Procedure....................................375
Changing the 12V Battery..........................324Changing the Engine Air Filter..................332Changing the Wiper Blades......................326Changing the Rear Window WiperBlade.................................................................326Changing the Windshield Wiper Blades......326
Checking MyKey System Status.................69Checking the Wiper Blades.......................326Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance..................................................44Child Restraint Positioning...........................33
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Fuel and Refueling........................................177Fuel Consumption.........................................182Calculating Fuel Economy................................182Filling the Fuel Tank............................................182
Fuel Filler Funnel Location..........................178Fuel Filter........................................................324Fuel Quality.....................................................177Choosing the Right Fuel....................................177
Fuel Shutoff....................................................275Fuses...............................................................288Fuse Specification Chart............................288Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel...........299Power Distribution Box.....................................288
G
Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener.............163
Gauges...............................................................111Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..............113Fuel Gauge............................................................112Information Display..............................................112
GearboxSee: Transmission...............................................188
General Information on RadioFrequencies..................................................58Intelligent Access.................................................58
General Maintenance Information............517Multi-Point Inspection.......................................520Owner Checks and Services............................518Protecting Your Investment...............................517Why Maintain Your Vehicle?..............................517Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?.......................................................517
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.........................................................284Getting the Services You Need................280Away From Home..............................................280
Global Opening and Closing......................105Closing the Windows.........................................105Opening the Windows.......................................105
Glove Box........................................................169Manual Entry.........................................................169
H
Hazard Flashers............................................275Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps.......................327
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................98Head Restraints.............................................150Front Seat Manual Head Restraints.................151Rear Seat Center Head Restraint....................152Rear Seat Outermost Head Restraints...........152
Heated Seats.................................................160Front Seats............................................................160Rear Seats..............................................................161
Heated Steering Wheel................................92Heated Windows and Mirrors....................148Heated Exterior Mirrors.....................................148Heated Rear Window.........................................148Windshield Wiper De-icer.................................148
HeatingSee: Climate Control..........................................145
Hill Start Assist..............................................203Switching the System On and Off..................203Using Hill Start Assist........................................203
Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate...........................................................147Defogging the Side Windows in ColdWeather.............................................................148General Hints........................................................147Quickly Cooling the Interior..............................147Quickly Heating the Interior..............................147Recommended Settings for Cooling..............148Recommended Settings for Heating..............147
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes..........................................................200Home Screen................................................424Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............308
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