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Using Cruise Control...................................210
Using Adaptive Cruise Control..................211
Driving Aids
Driver Alert.....................................................219
Lane Keeping System.................................221
Blind Spot Information System................226
Cross Traffic Alert........................................228
Steering.........................................................232
Pre-Collision Assist.....................................233
Drive Control................................................237
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage.........................239
Luggage Covers..........................................239
Roof Racks and Load Carriers.................239
Load Limit......................................................240
Towing
Towing a Trailer............................................245
Trailer Sway Control...................................246
Recommended Towing Weights.............246
Essential Towing Checks..........................248
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......250
Driving Hints
Breaking-In....................................................251
Economical Driving......................................251
Driving Through Water...............................251
Floor Mats.....................................................252
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance..................................254
Hazard Flashers..........................................255
Fuel Shutoff..................................................255
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................256
Post-Crash Alert System...........................258
Transporting the Vehicle...........................258
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need...............260
In California (U.S. Only)...............................261
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).......................262
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program(Canada Only)..........................................263
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada......................................................264
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................................266
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......266
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)......................................................................267
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart...........................268
Changing a Fuse.........................................284
Maintenance
General Information....................................287
Opening and Closing the Hood..............287
Under Hood Overview..............................288
Engine Oil Dipstick.....................................290
Engine Oil Check........................................290
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................291
Engine Coolant Check...............................292
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.....296
Brake Fluid Check......................................296
Washer Fluid Check...................................296
Fuel Filter.......................................................297
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Protected ComponentsFuse RatingFuse Number
Cooling fan 2 (600W).40A 1F18
Cooling fan 2 (750W).50A 1
Anti-lock brake system module run/start.5A 2F19
Horn relay.20A 2F20
Brake pedal switch.10A 2F21
Windshield wipers and washer.25A 2F22
Run/start relay coil.5A 2F23
Transmission range control module.20A 2F24
Air conditioning clutch.10A 2F25
Powertrain control module relay coil.5A 2F26
Washer pump relay.10A 2F27
Alternator sensor.10A 2F28
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Protected ComponentsFuse RatingFuse Number
Electronic power assist steering run/start.10A 2F40
Extended power module run/start.10A 2F41
Adaptive cruise control.10A 2F42Blind spot information system.Heads-up display.Rear video camera.(vehicles with stop/start)
Not used (spare).(vehicles without stop/start)
Not used.—F43
Heated rear window relay coil.5A 2F44Heated wiper park.Electronic transmission pump run/stop feed (vehiclesequipped with stop/start).
Transmission range control module run/start.5A 2F45
Heated rear window relay.40A 1F46Heated wiper park.
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Engine coolant reservoir. SeeEngine Coolant Check (page 292).A
Engine oil dipstick. See Engine OilDipstick (page 290).B
Engine oil filler cap. See EngineOil Check (page 290).C
Brake fluid reservoir. See BrakeFluid Check (page 296).D
Battery. See Changing the 12VBattery (page 297).E
Power distribution box. See Fuses(page 268).F
Air filter assembly. See Changingthe Engine Air Filter (page 302).G
Windshield washer fluid reservoir.See Washer Fluid Check (page296).
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ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
MINA
MAXB
ENGINE OIL CHECK
WARNING: Do not work on a hotengine.
To check the engine oil level consistentlyand accurately, do the following:
1.Make sure the parking brake is on. Makesure the transmission is in park (P) orneutral (N).
2. Run the engine until it reaches normaloperating temperature.
3. Make sure that your vehicle is on levelground.
4.Switch the engine off and wait 15 minutesfor the oil to drain into the oil pan. Checking the engine oil level too soonafter you switch the engine off may resultin an inaccurate reading.
5. Open the hood. See Opening andClosing the Hood (page 287).
6. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with aclean, lint-free cloth. See Under HoodOverview (page 288).
7.Replace the dipstick and remove it againto check the oil level. See Engine OilDipstick (page 290).
8. Make sure that the oil level is betweenthe maximum and minimum marks. If theoil level is at the minimum mark, add oilimmediately. See Capacities andSpecifications (page 350).
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CAPACITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS - 2.0L
Capacities
WARNING: The air conditioning refrigerant system contains refrigerant under high pressure. Only qualified personnel should servicethe air conditioning refrigerant system. Opening the air conditioning refrigerant system can cause personal injury.
CapacityItem
5.7 qt (5.4 L)Engine oil (with oil filter).
8.6 qt (8.1 L)Engine coolant.
Between MIN/MAX on brake fluid reservoirBrake fluid.
2.4 pt (1.15 L)Rear differential fluid (All Wheel Drive).
17.9 fl oz (0.53 L)Power Transfer Unit (PTU) fluid (All Wheel Drive).
9.0 qt (8.5 L)1Automatic transmission fluid.
Fill as requiredWindshield washer fluid.
15.7 gal (59.4 L)Fuel tank.
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SpecificationName
WSS-M2C938-AAutomatic transmission fluid (Canada):MERCON® LVMotorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission FluidCXT-10-LV12
WSS-M14P19-AWindshield washer fluid (U.S. and Mexico):Motorcraft® Premium Windshield Wash Concentrate with BitterantZC-32-B2
WSS-M14P19-AWindshield washer fluid (Canada):Motorcraft® Premium Quality Windshield Washer FluidCXC-37-(A, B, D, F)
WSH-M17B19-AA/C refrigerant (U.S.):Motorcraft® R-134a RefrigerantYN-19
WSH-M17B19-AA/C refrigerant (Canada):R-134a RefrigerantCYN-19-R
WSH-M17B19-AA/C refrigerant (Mexico):Motorcraft® R-134a RefrigerantMYN-19
WSH-M1C231-BA/C refrigerant compressor oil:Motorcraft® PAG Refrigerant Compressor OilYN-12-D
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An oil that displays this symbol conforms tocurrent engine, emission system and fueleconomy performance standards of ILSAC.
Do not use supplemental engine oil additivesbecause they are unnecessary and couldlead to engine damage that may not becovered by your vehicle warranty.
Note:We recommend using DOT 4 LowViscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluidor equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2. Useof any fluid other than the recommendedfluid may cause degraded brakeperformance and not meet our performancestandards. Keep brake fluid clean and dry.Contamination with dirt, water, petroleumproducts or other materials may result inbrake system damage and possible failure.
Note: Automatic transmissions that requireMERCON® LV transmission fluid should onlyuse MERCON® LV transmission fluid. Theuse of any other fluid may causetransmission damage.
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely
Cold Climates
To improve engine cold start performance,we recommend that you use the followingalternative engine oil in extremely coldclimates, where the ambient temperaturereaches -22.0°F (-30°C) or below.
Materials
SpecificationName
WSS-M2C953-A1Engine oil - SAE 0W-30
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CapacityItem
5.7 qt (5.4 L)Engine oil (with oil filter).
8.1 qt (7.7 L)Engine coolant.
Between MIN/MAX on brake fluid reservoirBrake fluid.
2.4 pt (1.15 L)Rear differential fluid (All Wheel Drive).
17.9 fl oz (0.53 L)Power Transfer Unit (PTU) fluid (All Wheel Drive).
9.0 qt (8.5 L)1Automatic transmission fluid.
Fill as requiredWindshield washer fluid.
15.7 gal (59.4 L)Fuel tank.
24 oz (0.68 kg)A/C refrigerant.
2.7 fl oz (80.32 ml)A/C refrigerant compressor oil.
1 Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.
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