Starting and Stopping theEngine
General Information...................................130
Ignition Switch..............................................130
Push Button Ignition Switch.....................131
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................133
Engine Block Heater...................................134
Automatic Engine Shutdown..................135
Unique Driving Characteristics
Auto-Start-Stop..........................................136
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions.....................................138
Fuel Quality - Gasoline..............................138
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.......................139
Running Out of Fuel...................................139
Refueling..........................................................141
Fuel Consumption.......................................143
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law................................................145
Catalytic Converter.....................................146
Transmission
Automatic Transmission..........................149
Four-Wheel Drive
Using Four-Wheel Drive............................153
Brakes
General Information....................................157
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.........................................................................158
Parking Brake................................................158
Hill Start Assist.............................................158
Traction Control
Principle of Operation...............................160
Using Traction Control..............................160
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.................................161
Using Stability Control...............................161
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation................................162
Rear Parking Aid...........................................162
Rear View Camera......................................163
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation................................167
Using Cruise Control...................................167
Driving Aids
Blind Spot Information System.............169
Cross Traffic Alert........................................170
Steering............................................................173
Load Carrying
Luggage Anchor Points..............................174
Rear Under Floor Storage.........................174
Luggage Covers............................................174
Roof Racks and Load Carriers.................175
Load Limit.......................................................176
Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................181
Trailer Sway Control....................................181
Recommended Towing Weights...........182
Essential Towing Checks..........................183
Towing Points...............................................185
Transporting the Vehicle..........................186
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......187
Driving Hints
Breaking-In....................................................188
Economical Driving.....................................188
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Cold Weather Precautions.......................188
Driving Through Water..............................188
Floor Mats......................................................189
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance.................................190
Hazard Flashers............................................191
Fuel Shutoff....................................................191
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................192
Post-Crash Alert System..........................195
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need..............196
In California (U.S. Only).............................197
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).....................198
Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only).......................199
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.......................................................199
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.........................................................................201
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).........................................................................201
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).........................................................................201
Fuses
Fuse Box Locations....................................203
Fuse Specification Chart.........................203
Changing a Fuse..........................................210
Maintenance
General Information....................................212
Opening and Closing the Hood..............212
Under Hood Overview - 1.0L EcoBoost™.........................................................................213
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L...................214
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.0L EcoBoost™.........................................................................215
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L..........................215
Engine Oil Check..........................................215
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................216
Engine Cooling Fan......................................217
Engine Coolant Check................................217
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.........................................................................221
Brake Fluid Check........................................221
Washer Fluid Check....................................222
Fuel Filter........................................................222
Changing the 12V Battery........................223
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................224
Changing the Wiper Blades....................225
Adjusting the Headlamps........................225
Removing a Headlamp.............................227
Changing a Bulb..........................................228
Bulb Specification Chart..........................236
Changing the Engine Air Filter................237
Drive Belt Routing - 2.0L..........................238
Drive Belt Routing - 1.0L EcoBoost™........................................................................238
Vehicle Care
General Information..................................239
Cleaning Products......................................239
Cleaning the Exterior.................................240
Waxing.............................................................241
Cleaning the Engine...................................242
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades........................................................................242
Cleaning the Interior..................................243
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens......................243
Cleaning Leather Seats............................244
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.............244
Cleaning the Wheels.................................244
Vehicle Storage...........................................245
Body Styling Kits.........................................247
Wheels and Tires
General Information..................................248
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DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS
WARNING: The daytime runninglamps system does not activate the rearlamps and may not provide adequatelighting during low visibility drivingconditions. Make sure you switch theheadlamps on, as appropriate, during alllow visibility conditions. Failure to do somay result in a crash.
Type 1 - Conventional (Non-Configurable)
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1.You switch the ignition on.
2.The transmission is not in park (P) forvehicles with automatic transmissionsor the parking brake is released forvehicles with manual transmissions.
3.The lighting control is in the off, parkinglamp or autolamps lighting controlsensor must be detecting daylightpositions.
Type 2 - Configurable
You can switch this feature on or off in theinformation display. See InformationDisplays (page 93).
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1.You switch them on in the informationdisplay.
2.You switch the ignition on.
3.The transmission is not in park (P) forvehicles with automatic transmissionsor the parking brake is released forvehicles with manual transmissions.
4.The lighting control is in the autolampsposition.
5.The lighting control sensor detectsdaylight, and the headlamps or parkinglamps are off.
The other lighting control switch positionsdo not activate the daytime running lamps,and you can use them to temporarilyoverride autolamp control.
When you switch them off in theinformation display, the daytime runninglamps are off in all lighting control switchpositions.
FRONT FOG LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)
Press the control to switch the fog lampson or off.
You can switch the fog lamps on when thelighting control is in any position exceptoff.
Note:Only use fog lamps during reducedvisibility, for example, fog, snow or heavyrain.
Note:If you switch autolamps on, you canonly switch the fog lamps on onceautolamps has turned the headlamps on.
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GAUGES
Information display.A
Speedometer.B
Fuel gauge.C
Gear Indicator (Automatic Transmission only).D
Engine coolant temperature gauge.E
Tachometer.F
Information Display
Odometer
Records the total distance traveled by yourvehicle.
Outside Air Temperature
Shows the outside air temperature.
Compass (If Equipped)
Displays the vehicle’s heading direction.
Trip Computer
See Trip Computer (page 96).
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Blind Spot (If Equipped)
It will illuminate when you switchthis feature off or a fault hasbeen detected. Contact yourauthorized dealer as soon possible.
Door Ajar Warning Lamp
Illuminates when you switch theignition on and remains on if anydoor, the hood or the liftgate isnot closed properly.
Stability Control and TractionControl Off Warning Lamp
It illuminates when you switchthe system off.
See Stability Control (page161).
Stability Control and TractionControl Indicator
Flashes during operation.
If it does not illuminate when youswitch the ignition on, or remainson when the engine is running, thisindicates a malfunction. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
Note:The system automatically turns offif there is a malfunction.
See Using Traction Control (page 160).See Using Stability Control (page 161).
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Automatic Transmission
Sounds when you open the driver's doorand do not move the transmission selectorlever to position P.
Key Outside Car
Vehicles with Intelligent AccessSystem
Sounds when you close the door, theengine is running and the system does notdetect a passive key inside your vehicle.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you remove the key from theignition and open the driver's door and youhave left the headlamps or parking lampson.
Low Fuel Reminder
A low fuel reminder displays and soundswhen the fuel level reaches 1/16th of thescale or the distance to empty is 37 mi(60 km) or less.
Note:The low fuel reminder can appear atdifferent fuel gauge positions depending onfuel economy conditions. This variation isnormal.
Seatbelt Reminder
WARNING: Do not sit on top of afastened seatbelt to prevent the seatbeltreminder from coming on. The occupantprotection system will only provideoptimum protection when you use theseatbelt properly.
Note:The seatbelt reminder remains instand-by mode when the front seatbeltshave been fastened. It sounds if eitherseatbelt is unfastened.
Sounds when your vehicle speed exceedsthe pre-determined limit and the frontseatbelts are unfastened. The chime willstop after a period of time.
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Starting the Engine
Turn the key to position III. Release thekey when the engine starts.
PUSH BUTTON IGNITION
SWITCH (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING: Always check that thesteering wheel lock is deactivated beforeattempting to move your vehicle. Failureto deactivate the steering wheel lockcould result in a crash.
Note:The system may not function if theremote control is close to metal objects orelectronic devices such as cell phones.
Note:The ignition automatically switchesoff when you leave your vehicle unattended.This is to prevent your vehicle battery fromlosing charge.
Note:A valid key must be located insideyour vehicle to switch the ignition on andstart the engine.
Switching the Ignition On(Accessory Mode)
Press the button once without your footon the brake or clutch pedal. It is locatedon the instrument panel near the steeringwheel. All electrical circuits andaccessories are operational and thewarning lamps and indicators illuminate.
Press the button again without your footon the brake or clutch pedal to turn yourvehicle off completely.
Starting the Engine
Vehicles with a Manual Transmission
Note:Releasing the clutch pedal duringengine start stops the engine cranking andreturns the ignition to on.
1.Fully depress the clutch pedal.
2.Press the button.
Vehicles with an AutomaticTransmission
Note:Releasing the brake pedal duringengine start stops the engine cranking andreturns the ignition to on.
1.Shift into park (P) or neutral (N).
2.Fully press the brake pedal.
3.Press the button.
Failure to Start
The system does not function if:
•The key frequencies are jammed.
•The key battery has no charge.
If you are unable to start your vehicle, dothe following:
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1.Open the floor console storagecompartment lid.
2.Remove the tray.
3.Place the key into the backup slot.
4.With the key in this position, you canuse the push button ignition switch toswitch the ignition on and start yourvehicle.
Note:If your vehicle is equipped with amanual transmission, releasing the clutchpedal or button during engine start stopsthe engine cranking and returns the ignitionto on. A message appears in the display.
When the engine does not crank when thestarter button is pressed:
1.Fully depress the clutch pedal (vehicleswith a manual transmission) and brakepedal (vehicles with an automatictransmission).
2.Press the button until the engine starts.
Stopping the Engine with theVehicle Stationary
Note:The ignition, all electrical circuitswarning lamps and indicators turn off.
Note:If your vehicle is equipped with anautomatic transmission, put thetransmission selector lever in position P.
Briefly press the button.
Stopping the Engine When theVehicle is Moving
Note:Switching off the engine when yourvehicle is still moving results in a significantdecrease in braking assistance. Higher effortis required to apply the brakes and to stopyour vehicle. A significant decrease insteering assistance could also occur. Thesteering does not lock, but higher effortcould be required to steer your vehicle.When you switch the ignition off, someelectrical circuits, for example airbags, alsoturn off. If you unintentionally switch theignition off, shift into neutral (N) and restartthe engine.
•Press and hold the button for at leastone second or press it three timeswithin two seconds.
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•Move the transmission selector leverto the neutral position (vehicles with amanual transmission) or position N(vehicles with an automatictransmission) and use the brakes tobring your vehicle to a safe stop.
•When your vehicle has stopped, movethe transmission selector lever to theneutral position (vehicles with amanual transmission) or position N(vehicles with an automatictransmission) and switch the ignitionoff.
STARTING A GASOLINE
ENGINE
Before starting the engine, check thefollowing:
•Make sure all occupants have fastenedtheir seatbelts.
•Make sure the headlamps andelectrical accessories are off.
•Make sure the parking brake is on.
•Shift into park (P) or neutral.
Note:You can only attempt to start theengine for a limited amount of time beforethe starting system temporarily disables. Ifyou exceed the starting time limit, amessage may appear and you cannotattempt to start the engine for at least 15minutes.
Cold or Hot Engine
Vehicles with Manual Transmission
Note:Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
Note:Releasing the clutch pedal duringengine starting stops the engine fromcranking.
1.Fully depress the clutch pedal.
2.Start the engine.
Vehicles with Automatic Transmission
Note:Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
1.Fully depress the brake pedal.
2.Shift into park (P) or neutral (N).
3.Start the engine.
All Vehicles
If the engine does not start within 10seconds, wait for a short period and tryagain.
If the engine does not start after threeattempts, wait ten seconds and follow theflooded engine procedure.
If you have difficulty starting the enginewhen the temperature is below -13.0°F(-25°C), press the accelerator pedal to themid-way point of its travel and try again.
Fuel Flooded Engine
Vehicles with Manual Transmission
1.Fully depress the clutch pedal.
2.Fully depress the accelerator pedal andhold it there.
3.Start the engine.
Vehicles with Automatic Transmission
1.Fully depress the brake pedal.
2.Shift into park (P) or neutral (N).
3.Fully depress the accelerator pedal andhold it there.
4.Start the engine.
All Vehicles
If the engine does not start, repeat the coldor hot engine procedure.
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