
Safety Practices
WARNING: If your vehicle
is stuck in snow, mud or sand, do
not rapidly spin the tires;
spinning the tires can tear the
tire and cause an explosion. A
tire can explode in as little as
three to five seconds. WARNING: Do not spin the
wheels at over
34 mph
(55 km/h). The tires may fail and
injure a passenger or bystander.
Driving habits have a great deal
to do with your tire mileage and
safety.
• Observe posted speed limits.
• Avoid fast starts, stops and
turns.
• Avoid potholes and objects on
the road.
• Do not run over curbs or hit the
tire against a curb when
parking.
Highway Hazards
No matter how carefully you drive,
there is always the possibility that
you may eventually have a flat tire
on the highway. Drive slowly to the
closest safe area out of traffic.
This may further damage the flat
tire, but your safety is more
important. If you feel a sudden vibration or
ride disturbance when driving, or
you suspect your tire or vehicle
has been damaged, immediately
reduce your speed. Drive with
caution until you can safely pull
off the road. Stop and inspect the
tires for damage. If a tire is
under-inflated or damaged,
deflate it, remove wheel and
replace it with your spare tire and
wheel. If you cannot detect a
cause, have the vehicle towed to
the nearest repair facility or tire
dealer to have the vehicle
inspected.
Tire and Wheel Alignment
A bad jolt from hitting a curb or
pothole can cause the front end
of your vehicle to become
misaligned or cause damage to
your tires. If your vehicle seems to
pull to one side when you are
driving, the wheels may be out of
alignment. Have an authorized
dealer check the wheel alignment
periodically.
Wheel misalignment in the front
or the rear can cause uneven and
rapid treadwear of your tires and
should be corrected by an
authorized dealer. Front-wheel
drive vehicles and those with an
independent rear suspension, if
applicable may require alignment
of all four wheels.
The tires should also be balanced
periodically. An unbalanced tire
and wheel assembly may result in
irregular tire wear.
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In regions with snow and ice
during the winter months,
installation of snow tires may be
desirable. Snow tires can usually
exhibit a drop in dry pavement
handling, but may show an
increase in snow and ice traction.
When snow tires are used, they
should be installed on all four
wheels, never on the drive wheels
only.
Tire storage
Most high performance tires are
made with a nylon overlay. As
such, the following steps should
be taken to avoid flatspotting
when the vehicles are not used for
a period of time.
•
Fleets should store the vehicles
with 44 psi (303 kPa) in the
tires.
• If the vehicle is stored for
periods longer than 30 days,
you should move it several feet
at least once during each
30-day period, so that a
different portion of the tread
contacts the ground.
• Tire pressure should be
reduced to the recommended
pressure shown on the vehicle
certification label before the
vehicle is placed back into
service. USING SNOW CHAINS WARNING: If you choose to install
snow tires on your vehicle, they must be
the same size, construction, and load
range as the original tires listed on the
tire placard, and they must be installed
on all four wheels. Mixing tires of
different size or construction on your
vehicle can adversely affect your
vehicle's handling and braking, and may
lead to loss of vehicle control. WARNING:
Do not use snow
chains or cables on this vehicle as they
may cause damage to your vehicle which
may lead to loss of vehicle control.
Snow chains have not been approved for
use on your vehicle.
The original equipment tires on your vehicle
may have an all-weather tread design to
provide traction, handling, and braking
performance in year-round driving. You
may install snow tires for improved traction
when driving in areas with sustained
periods of snow or icy driving conditions.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM WARNING:
The tire pressure
monitoring system is not a substitute for
manually checking tire pressures. You
should periodically check tire pressures
using a pressure gauge. Failure to
correctly maintain tire pressures could
increase the risk of tire failure, loss of
control, vehicle rollover and personal
injury.
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Temperature A B C............................................
205
Traction AA A B C.............................................. 205
Treadwear............................................................ 204
Tire Pressure Monitoring System............218 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 220
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 220
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 204
Towing a Trailer.............................................144
Load Placement................................................. 144
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels..........................................................148
Emergency Towing............................................ 148
Recreational Towing......................................... 148
Towing..............................................................144
Traction Control
.............................................123
Principle of Operation....................................... 123
Transmission Code Designation............234
Transmission
...................................................110
Transporting the Vehicle............................156
Type Approvals.............................................347 Radio Frequency Certification for Keys and
Remote Controls........................................... 357
Radio Frequency Certifications for Blind Spot Information System.......................... 355
Radio Frequency Certifications for Body Control Module.............................................. 357
Radio Frequency Certifications for Cruise Control Module.............................................. 357
Radio Frequency Certifications for Mid Range Radar................................................... 349
Radio Frequency Certifications for Passive Anti-Theft System....................................... 350
Radio Frequency Certifications for Radio Transceiver Module...................................... 353
Radio Frequency Certifications for SYNC 3........................................................................\
.. 356
Radio Frequency Certifications for Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor(s)................347
Radio Frequency Certifications for Wireless Charging........................................................... 356
Radio Frequency Statement for Audio Unit..................................................................... 357U
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Duratec/
3.7L..................................................................176
Engine Shield........................................................ 177
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™..................................................178
USB Port
.........................................................255
Using All-Wheel Drive..................................113 Driving In Special Conditions With
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)................................ 115
Operating AWD Vehicles With Mismatched Tires..................................................................... 114
Operating AWD Vehicles With Spare Tires..................................................................... 114
Using Cruise Control...................................130 Canceling the Set Speed................................. 130
Changing the Set Speed.................................. 130
Resuming the Set Speed.................................. 131
Setting the Cruise Speed................................. 130
Switching Cruise Control Off........................... 131
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 130
Using Snow Chains
......................................218
Using Stability Control................................125
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player
.............................................................278
Accessing Your Play Menu............................. 283
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port........................................................... 278
Media Menu Features....................................... 281
Media Voice Commands................................ 280
System Settings................................................. 285
What's Playing?................................................ 280
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............262 Accessing Features Through the Phone
Menu................................................................. 266
Accessing Your Phone Settings..................... 271
Making a Call....................................................... 265
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................263
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time ........................................................................\
..... 262
Phone Options during an Active Call.........265
Phone Voice Commands................................ 263
Receiving Calls.................................................... 265
System Settings.................................................. 272
Text Messaging................................................... 269
Using Traction Control................................123 Switching the System Off................................ 123
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