Switching the Climate Control On and
Off....................................................................... 392
Switching the Heated Exterior Mirrors On and Off.............................................................. 392
Switching the Heated Rear Window On and Off....................................................................... 392
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 392
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On and Off.............................................................. 392
Switching the Rear Climate Controlled Seats On and Off.......................................... 393
Switching the Rear Heated Seats On and Off...................................................................... 393
Switching the Rear Ventilated Seats On and Off.............................................................. 393
Switching the Ventilated Seats On and Off...................................................................... 393
Climate Control.............................................105
Climate Controlled Seats...........................122 Cooled Seats........................................................ 123
Heated Seats........................................................ 122
Collision Warning System.........................194 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION........................... 194
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check........................... 240
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......44
Creating a MyKey............................................52 Programming and Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 52
Cross Traffic Alert..........................................191 False Alerts........................................................... 193
Switching the System Off and On...............193
System Errors....................................................... 193
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts.................................................................. 192
System Limitations............................................ 193
Using the System................................................ 191
Cruise Control..................................................65 Principle of Operation....................................... 176
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 176
Customer Assistance..................................216
D
Data Recording..................................................9
Event Data Recording.......................................... 10Service Data Recording........................................
9
Daytime Running Lamps..............................71
Declaration of Conformity.......................488 Radio Frequency Statement........................ 488
Direction Indicators........................................72
Doors and Locks.............................................55
Driver Alert
......................................................183
Using Driver Alert................................................ 183
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................38 Children and Airbags.......................................... 39
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 38
Driving Aids
.....................................................183
Driving Hints...................................................207
Driving Through Water..............................208
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 71
E
Economical Driving
.....................................207
Electromagnetic Compatibility.............460
Emission Law.................................................145 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........146
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 145
End User License Agreement.................462 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 462
Engine Block Heater....................................134 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 135
Engine Coolant Check...............................240 Adding Coolant.................................................. 240
Coolant Change.................................................. 242
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 243
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 242
Recycled Coolant............................................... 242
Severe Climates................................................. 242
Engine Emission Control
............................145
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 62
Engine Oil Check..........................................238 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 238
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................238
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Using Tether Straps.............................................
22
Instrument Cluster.........................................79
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................70
Instrument Panel Overview.........................15
Interior Lamps..................................................73
Interior Luggage Compartment Release...........................................................60
Interior Mirror....................................................77 Automatic Dimming Mirror................................ 77
Manual Dimming Mirror...................................... 77
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................212 Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 212
Jump Starting....................................................... 213
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 212
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 213
K
Keyless Entry
...................................................58
SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry
Keypad................................................................ 58
Keyless Starting.............................................132 Ignition Modes...................................................... 132
Keys and Remote Controls........................46
L
Lane Keeping System.................................184 Switching the System On and Off...............185
Lighting Control
..............................................69
Headlamp Flasher............................................... 70
High Beams............................................................ 69
Lighting..............................................................69 General Information........................................... 69
Load Carrying
.................................................197
Load Limit........................................................197
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 201
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer.................................................................. 197
Locking and Unlocking.................................55 Activating Intelligent Access........................... 56
Autolock................................................................... 57Battery Saver.........................................................
58
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 58
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 58
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade............................................................ 55
Opening a Rear Door From the Inside..........55
Opening the Luggage Compartment...........56
Power Door Locks................................................ 55
Remote Control.................................................... 55
Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter......................................................... 57
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys....................................................................... 57
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 287
M
Maintenance..................................................234 General Information......................................... 234
Manual Climate Control............................105 Directing the Air.................................................. 105
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 105
Setting the Temperature................................. 105
Switching Defrost On and Off....................... 105
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off.............................................................. 106
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off....................................................................... 106
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off....................................................................... 105
Switching the Climate Control On and Off....................................................................... 105
Manual Seats..................................................116 Lumbar Adjustment............................................ 117
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward.............................................................. 116
Recline Adjustment............................................. 117
Media Hub.......................................................319
Memory Function.........................................120
Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................. 121
Saving a Preset Position.................................. 120
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 85
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 74
Mobile Communications Equipment.......13
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Remote Control..............................................46
Car Finder................................................................ 48
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 46
Intelligent Access Key......................................... 47
Memory Feature................................................... 50
Remote Start......................................................... 49
Replacing the Battery......................................... 47
Sounding the Panic Alarm................................ 49
Remote Start
...................................................113
Automatic Settings............................................. 113
Heated and Cooled Features.......................... 113
Last Settings.......................................................... 113
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............260
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................12
Collision Repairs.................................................... 12
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 12
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................50
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)...............................................................221
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)...............................................................221
Roadside Assistance
...................................210
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance......................................................... 211
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 210
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 210
Roadside Emergencies
...............................210
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................. 207
Running Out of Fuel....................................138 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container.......................................................... 139
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................. 139
S
Safety Canopy ™
.............................................42
Safety Precautions......................................136
Satellite Radio...............................................316 Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN).................................................................. 317
Satellite Radio Reception Factors...............316 SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service...................
317
Troubleshooting................................................... 317
Scheduled Maintenance Record
...........450
Scheduled Maintenance...........................442
Seatbelt Extension........................................35
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................32
Seatbelt Reminder
.........................................33
Belt-Minder™........................................................ 33
Seatbelts...........................................................29 Principle of Operation........................................ 29
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime...............................................................32
Conditions of operation..................................... 32
Seats
...................................................................114
Security..............................................................62
Settings............................................................410 911 Assist................................................................ 415
Ambient Lighting............................................... 422
Bluetooth............................................................... 412
Clock........................................................................\
412
Display................................................................... 423
General.................................................................. 420
Media Player.......................................................... 411
Mobile Apps......................................................... 418
Navigation............................................................. 416
Phone...................................................................... 412
Radio....................................................................... 415
Sound..................................................................... 410
Valet Mode........................................................... 424
Vehicle.................................................................... 422
Voice Control....................................................... 423
Wi-Fi & Hotspot................................................. 420
Side Airbags
......................................................41
Sitting in the Correct Position...................114
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 282
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 287
Special Notices................................................12 New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector............................................................ 13
Special Instructions.............................................. 12
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................448
Exceptions........................................................... 449
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................. 176
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Radio Frequency Certifications for Cruise
Control Module............................................. 498
Radio Frequency Certifications for Mid Range Radar.................................................... 491
Radio Frequency Certifications for Passive Anti-Theft System....................................... 492
Radio Frequency Certifications for Radio Transceiver Module..................................... 495
Radio Frequency Certifications for SYNC 3........................................................................\
.. 498
Radio Frequency Certifications for Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor(s)...............488
Radio Frequency Certifications for Wireless Charging.......................................................... 498
Radio Frequency Statement for Audio Unit.................................................................... 499
U
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................235
Engine Shield....................................................... 236
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™..................................................237
Universal Garage Door Opener................124 HomeLink Wireless Control System............124
USB Port..........................................................319
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................177 Automatic Cancellation.................................. 180
Blocked Sensor.................................................... 181
Canceling the Set Speed................................ 180
Changing the Set Speed................................. 180
Detection Issues................................................. 180
Following a Vehicle............................................ 178
Hilly Condition Usage....................................... 180
Overriding the Set Speed................................. 179
Resuming the Set Speed................................ 180
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed..............178
Setting the Gap Distance................................. 179
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off....................................................................... 180
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On........................................................................\
178
Switching to Normal Cruise Control............182
System Not Available........................................ 181
Using All-Wheel Drive
.................................153
Driving In Special Conditions With
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)............................... 155Operating AWD Vehicles With Mismatched
Tires.................................................................... 155
Operating AWD Vehicles With Spare Tires.................................................................... 154
Using Cruise Control....................................176 Canceling the Set Speed................................. 176
Changing the Set Speed.................................. 176
Resuming the Set Speed.................................. 177
Setting the Cruise Speed................................. 176
Switching Cruise Control Off........................... 177
Switching Cruise Control On........................... 176
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................53
Using Snow Chains.....................................282
Using Stability Control
...............................165
Using Summer Tires...................................282
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player.............................................................342
Accessing Your Play Menu.............................. 347
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port........................................................... 342
Media Menu Features...................................... 345
Media Voice Commands................................ 344
System Settings................................................. 349
What's Playing?................................................. 344
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............326 Accessing Features Through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 330
Accessing Your Phone Settings.................... 335
Making a Call....................................................... 329
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................. 327
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time ........................................................................\
..... 326
Phone Options during an Active Call.........329
Phone Voice Commands................................. 327
Receiving Calls.................................................... 329
System Settings................................................. 336
Text Messaging................................................... 333
Using Traction Control
................................163
Switching the System Off............................... 163
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 163
Using a Switch..................................................... 163
Using the Information Display Controls............................................................. 163
Using Voice Recognition............................323 Audio Voice Commands.................................. 375
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