ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS
Follow these guidelines for safe towing:
•
Do not tow a trailer until you drive your
vehicle at least 1,000 mi (1,600 km).
• Consult your local motor vehicle laws
for towing a trailer.
• See the instructions included with
towing accessories for the proper
installation and adjustment
specifications.
• Service your vehicle more frequently if
you tow a trailer. See your scheduled
maintenance information.
• If you use a rental trailer, follow the
instructions the rental agency gives
you.
You can find information on load
specification terms found on the tire label
and Safety Compliance label as well as
instructions on calculating your vehicle's
load in the Load Carrying chapter. See
Load Limit
(page 138).
Remember to account for the trailer
tongue weight as part of your vehicle load
when calculating the total vehicle weight.
Hitches
Do not use a hitch that either clamps onto
the bumper or attaches to the axle.
Distribute the trailer load so 10-15% of the
total trailer weight is on the tongue.
Safety Chains
Note: Never attach safety chains to the
bumper.
Always connect the safety chains to the
hook retainers of your vehicle hitch.
To connect the trailer ’s safety chains, cross
them under the trailer tongue and allow
enough slack for turning tight corners. Do
not allow the chains to drag on the ground. Trailer Brakes WARNING:
Do not connect a
trailer's hydraulic brake system directly
to your vehicle's brake system. Your
vehicle may not have enough braking
power and your chances of having a
collision greatly increase.
Electric brakes and manual, automatic or
surge-type trailer brakes are safe if you
install them properly and adjust them to
the manufacturer's specifications. The
trailer brakes must meet local and federal
regulations.
The rating for the tow vehicle's braking
system operation is at the gross vehicle
weight rating, not the gross combined
weight rating.
Separate functioning brake systems
are required for safe control of towed
vehicles and trailers weighing more
than 1500 pounds (680 kilograms)
when loaded.
Trailer Lamps WARNING:
Never connect any
trailer lamp wiring to the vehicle's tail
lamp wiring; this may damage the
electrical system resulting in fire. Contact
your authorized dealer as soon as
possible for assistance in proper trailer
tow wiring installation. Additional
electrical equipment may be required.
Trailer lamps are required on most towed
vehicles. Make sure all running lights, brake
lights, turn signals and hazard lights are
working.
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•
Transmissions give their best fuel
economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure
on the gas pedal.
• Four-wheel-drive operation (if
equipped) is less fuel efficient than
two-wheel-drive operation.
• Close the windows for high-speed
driving.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER WARNING: Do not drive through
flowing or deep water as you may lose
control of your vehicle.
Note: Driving through standing water can
cause vehicle damage.
Note: Engine damage can occur if water
enters the air filter.
Before driving through standing water,
check the depth. Never drive through water
that is higher than the bottom of the front
rocker area of your vehicle. When driving through standing water, drive
very slowly and do not stop your vehicle.
Your brake performance and traction may
be limited. After driving through water and
as soon as it is safe to do so: •
Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the
brakes and to check that they work.
• Check that the horn works.
• Check that the exterior lights work.
• Turn the steering wheel to check that
the steering power assist works.
FLOOR MATS WARNING:
Use a floor mat
designed to fit the footwell of your
vehicle that does not obstruct the pedal
area. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death. WARNING:
Pedals that cannot
move freely can cause loss of vehicle
control and increase the risk of serious
personal injury. WARNING:
Secure the floor mat
to both retention devices so that it
cannot slip out of position and interfere
with the pedals. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in the loss of
control of your vehicle, personal injury or
death. WARNING:
Do not place
additional floor mats or any other
covering on top of the original floor mats.
This could result in the floor mat
interfering with the operation of the
pedals. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death.
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Protected Components
Fuse Amp Rating
Fuse or Relay
Number
Variable air conditioning compressor.
Auxiliary transmission warmup.
Turbo charge waste-gate control.
Electronic compressor bypass valve.
All-wheel drive module.
Positive crankcase ventilation heater.
Not used.
-
71
Not used.
-
72
Center console run/start feed 1.
20A 2
73
Center console run/start feed 2.
20A 2
74
Diode.
Diode.
75
Not used.
-
76
Not used.
-
77
Not used.
-
78
Not used.
-
79
Police rear flasher.
25A 2
80
Package tray lighting access circuit.
Spot lights.
20A 2
81
Not used.
-
82
Not used.
-
83
Not used.
-
84
Not used.
-
85
Powertrain control module.
7.5A 2
86
Keep alive power and relay.
Canister vent solenoid.
Run/start relay.
5A 2
87
Run/start relay.
Relay
88
Front blower relay coil.
5A 2
89
Electrical power assist steering module.
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Check Every Month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level.
Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary (or if indicated by the information display). Holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris. Check Every Six Months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great.
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System Errors.......................................................
133
System Limitations............................................ 133
Using the System................................................ 132
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System...........132
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............175
Booster Seats..................................................25 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 26
Brake Fluid Check........................................188
Brakes...............................................................120 General Information.......................................... 120
Breaking-In......................................................149
Bulb Specification Chart...........................247
C
Cabin Air Filter.................................................85
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................235
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 238
Specifications...................................................... 235
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................238
Alternative Engine Oil for Extreme Cold Climates........................................................... 242
Specifications..................................................... 239
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L.................................................................243
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 246
Specifications..................................................... 244
Capacities and Specifications................228
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 196
Catalytic Converter......................................107 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 108
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 108
Center Console
................................................91
Console Mounting Plates................................... 91
Universal Top Tray................................................ 91
Changing a Bulb
............................................193
Front Fog Lamp................................................... 193
High-Intensity Discharge Headlamps.........193
LED Lamps............................................................ 194
License Plate Lamp........................................... 194Changing a Fuse............................................173
Fuses........................................................................\
173
Changing a Road Wheel............................222 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information...................................................... 222
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 223
Changing the 12V Battery..........................189 Battery Management System......................... 191
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................194
Changing the Wiper Blades......................192
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................191
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................35
Child Restraint Positioning
..........................27
Child Safety.......................................................18
General Information............................................. 18
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................200
Cleaning Products.......................................196 Materials................................................................ 196
Cleaning the Engine
....................................198
Cleaning the Exterior...................................196 Cleaning the Headlamps................................. 197
Exterior Chrome Parts....................................... 197
Exterior Plastic Parts......................................... 197
Stripes or Graphics............................................. 197
Underbody............................................................. 197
Under Hood........................................................... 197
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................199
Cleaning the Interior....................................199 Mirrors..................................................................... 199
Cleaning the Wheels...................................201
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................198
Climate Control
..............................................83
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................. 181
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
........45
Airbags and Police Equipment....................... 46
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................134 False Alerts........................................................... 136
Switching the System Off and On...............136
System Errors....................................................... 136
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts.................................................................. 135
System Limitations............................................ 136
Using the System................................................ 134
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System Indicator Lights and
Messages.......................................................... 123
Using a Switch..................................................... 123
Using the Information Display Controls............................................................. 123
Using Voice Recognition...........................259
Initiating a Voice Session................................ 259
System Interaction and Feedback..............260
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................160
V
Vehicle Care...................................................196 General Information.......................................... 196
Vehicle Certification Label.......................234
Vehicle Identification Number
................233
Vehicle Storage.............................................201
Battery................................................................... 202
Body........................................................................\
. 201
Brakes.................................................................... 202
Cooling system................................................... 202
Engine.................................................................... 202
Fuel system.......................................................... 202
General................................................................... 201
Miscellaneous..................................................... 202
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................202
Tires........................................................................\
202
Ventilation See: Climate Control........................................... 83
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............233
Voice Control....................................................57
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................71 Airbag readiness.................................................... 71
Anti-Lock Braking System.................................. 71
Brake System.......................................................... 71
Charging System.................................................... 71
Cruise Control......................................................... 71
Direction Indicator................................................ 72
Door Ajar.................................................................. 72
Engine Coolant Temperature........................... 72
Engine Oil................................................................. 72
Fasten Seatbelt..................................................... 72
High Beam............................................................... 72Low Fuel Level.......................................................
72
Low Tire Pressure Warning................................ 72
Low Washer Fluid................................................. 72
Parking Lamps....................................................... 72
Police Engine Idle feature.................................. 72
Powertrain Fault.................................................... 73
Service Engine Soon............................................ 73
Stability Control.................................................... 73
Stability Control Off............................................. 73
Washer Fluid Check.....................................189
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 196
Waxing..............................................................198
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 222
Wheels and Tires
.........................................204
General Information......................................... 204
Technical Specifications................................. 226
Windows and Mirrors
...................................66
Windshield Washers.....................................60
Windshield Wipers........................................60
Speed Dependent Wipers................................ 60
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................... 191
Wipers and Washers....................................60
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