Engine Block Heater
...................................143
Unique Driving Characteristics
Auto-Start-Stop ..........................................
145
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions ......................................
147
Fuel Quality ....................................................
147
Fuel Filler Funnel Location .......................
148
Running Out of Fuel ...................................
148
Refueling ........................................................
150
Fuel Consumption .......................................
152
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law ................................................
154
Catalytic Converter .....................................
155
Transmission
Automatic Transmission ..........................
158
Four-Wheel Drive
Principle of Operation ................................
162
Using Four-Wheel Drive ............................
162
Rear Axle
Electronic Locking Differential ...............
169
Brakes
General Information .....................................
171
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes ........................................................................\
..
171
Parking Brake .................................................
172
Hill Start Assist ..............................................
172
Traction Control
Principle of Operation ................................
174
Using Traction Control ...............................
174Stability Control
Principle of Operation
................................
175
Using Stability Control ...............................
176
Terrain Control
Principle of Operation ................................
178
Trail Control
What Is Trail Control ..................................
180
Switching Trail Control On and Off ......
180
Setting the Trail Control Speed .............
180
Canceling the Set Speed .........................
180
Trail Control Indicators ...............................
181
Trail Control – Troubleshooting ..............
181
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation ................................
182
Rear Parking Aid ...........................................
182
Front Parking Aid .........................................
183
Rear View Camera ......................................
184
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation ...............................
188
Using Cruise Control ..................................
188
Using Adaptive Cruise Control ...............
189
Driving Aids
Driver Alert .....................................................
196
Lane Keeping System ................................
197
Blind Spot Information System ............
202
Cross Traffic Alert .......................................
205
Steering ..........................................................
209
Pre-Collision Assist ...................................
209
Load Carrying
Load Limit .......................................................
214
Roof Racks and Load Carriers ................
218
Load Retaining Fixtures .............................
218
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Towing
Towing a Trailer
...........................................220
Trailer Sway Control ....................................
221
Recommended Towing Weights ............
221
Essential Towing Checks ..........................
223
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels .....
226
Driving Hints
Breaking-In ....................................................
229
Economical Driving ....................................
229
Cold Weather Precautions ......................
230
Off-Road Driving .........................................
230
Driving Through Water ...............................
231
Floor Mats ......................................................
232
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance .................................
233
Hazard Flashers ...........................................
234
Fuel Shutoff ..................................................
234
Jump Starting the Vehicle .......................
235
Transporting the Vehicle ..........................
237
Towing Points ...............................................
238
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ..............
239
In California (U.S. Only) ...........................
240
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) ......................
241
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) ......................
242
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada .......................................................
242
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
244
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
244
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
244
Fuses
Fuse Box Locations ....................................
246Fuse Specification Chart
..........................
247
Changing a Fuse .........................................
259
Maintenance
General Information ...................................
261
Opening and Closing the Hood .............
262
Under Hood Overview ..............................
263
Engine Oil Dipstick .....................................
264
Engine Oil Check .........................................
264
Oil Change Indicator Reset .....................
265
Engine Coolant Check ..............................
266
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
270
Brake Fluid Check .......................................
270
Power Steering Fluid Check .....................
271
Washer Fluid Check .....................................
271
Fuel Filter .........................................................
271
Charging the 12V Battery ..........................
272
Changing the 12V Battery .........................
272
Checking the Wiper Blades .....................
274
Changing the Wiper Blades ....................
274
Adjusting the Headlamps ........................
275
Removing a Headlamp .............................
276
Changing a Bulb ..........................................
276
Changing the Engine Air Filter ...............
280
Vehicle Care
General Information ..................................
282
Cleaning Products ......................................
282
Cleaning the Exterior .................................
282
Waxing ............................................................
284
Cleaning the Engine ..................................
284
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
284
Cleaning the Interior ..................................
285
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens ......................
285
Cleaning Leather Seats ............................
286
Repairing Minor Paint Damage ..............
287
Cleaning the Wheels .................................
287
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Vehicle Storage
............................................287
Wheels and Tires
General Information ..................................
290
Tire Care ..........................................................
291
Using Snow Chains ...................................
306
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..........
307
Changing a Road Wheel ............................
311
Technical Specifications ...........................
321
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications ................................
323
Motorcraft Parts ..........................................
324
Vehicle Identification Number ...............
325
Vehicle Certification Label ......................
325
Transmission Code Designation ...........
326
Capacities and Specifications ................
327
Bulb Specification Chart ..........................
334
Connected Vehicle
What Is a Connected Vehicle .................
336
Connected Vehicle Requirements .......
336
Connected Vehicle Limitations .............
336
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network .....................................................
336
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network - Vehicles With: SYNC 3 ......
337
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: Modem ..........................
337
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: SYNC 3 ..........................
338
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot .........
340
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot - Vehicles Without: SYNC ......................
340
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password .................................
341Audio System
General Information
..................................
342
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/USB/ Bluetooth ...................................................
342
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC ........
344
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC 3 .....
346
Connecting a Bluetooth® Device - Vehicles With: AM/FM/USB/
Bluetooth, Vehicles Without: SYNC
........................................................................\
347
Radio ...............................................................
348
Satellite Radio .............................................
348
Digital Radio .................................................
350
Audio Input Jack ..........................................
352
USB Port .........................................................
353
Using Voice Recognition - Vehicles Without: SYNC ........................................
354
Media Hub .....................................................
354
SYNC™
General Information ..................................
355
Using Voice Recognition ..........................
356
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone ...........
358
SYNC™ Applications and Services ......
359
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player ........................................................................\
362
SYNC™ Troubleshooting ........................
363
SYNC™ 3
General Information ...................................
372
Using Voice Recognition ...........................
374
Entertainment .............................................
380
Climate ...........................................................
382
Phone ..............................................................
385
Navigation .....................................................
387
Apps .................................................................
392
Settings ..........................................................
393
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting .....................
395
Accessories
Accessories ..................................................
408
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Your vehicle has an OBD Data Link
Connector (DLC) that is used in
conjunction with a diagnostic scan tool for
vehicle diagnostics, repairs and
reprogramming services. Installing an
aftermarket device that uses the DLC
during normal driving for purposes such as
remote insurance company monitoring,
transmission of vehicle data to other
devices or entities, or altering the
performance of the vehicle, may cause
interference with or even damage to
vehicle systems. We do not recommend
or endorse the use of unapproved
aftermarket plug-in devices. The vehicle
Warranty will not cover damage caused
by an aftermarket plug-in device.
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks
and Utility Type Vehicles
WARNING: Utility vehicles have a
significantly higher rollover rate than
other types of vehicles.
Before you drive your vehicle, please read
this Owner ’s Guide carefully. Your vehicle
is not a passenger car. As with other
vehicles of this type, failure to operate this
vehicle correctly may result in loss of
vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury or death.
Using Your Vehicle With a
Snowplow
Do not use this vehicle for
snowplowing.
Your vehicle does not have a snowplowing
package.
Using Your Vehicle as an
Ambulance
Do not use this vehicle as an
ambulance. Your vehicle does not have the Ambulance
Preparation Package.
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
EQUIPMENT
WARNING:
Driving while
distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, crash and injury. We strongly
recommend that you use extreme
caution when using any device that may
take your focus off the road. Your
primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We
recommend against the use of any
hand-held device while driving and
encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you
are aware of all applicable local laws
that may affect the use of electronic
devices while driving.
Using mobile communications equipment
is becoming increasingly important in the
conduct of business and personal affairs.
However, you must not compromise your
own or others’ safety when using such
equipment. Mobile communications can
enhance personal safety and security when
appropriately used, particularly in
emergency situations. Safety must be
paramount when using mobile
communications equipment to avoid
negating these benefits. Mobile
communication equipment includes, but
is not limited to, cellular phones, pagers,
portable email devices, text messaging
devices and portable two-way radios.
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Note:
The driver and front passenger
warnings switch on and off independently.
When you perform this procedure for one
seating position, do not buckle the other
position as this terminates the process.
Read Steps 1 - 4 before starting the
procedure.
Make sure that:
• You set the parking brake.
• The transmission is in park (P).
• The ignition is off.
• You close all vehicle doors.
• You unbuckle the driver and front
passenger seatbelts.
1. Switch the ignition on. Do not start the
engine.
2. Wait until the seatbelt warning lamp turns off (about one minute). After
Step 2, wait an additional five seconds
before proceeding with Step 3. Once
you start Step 3, you must complete
the procedure within 60 seconds.
3. For the seating position you are switching off, buckle then unbuckle the
seatbelt three times at a moderate
speed, ending in the unbuckled state.
After Step 3, the seatbelt warning lamp
turns on.
4. When the seatbelt warning lamp is on,
buckle then unbuckle the seatbelt.
After Step 4, the seatbelt warning lamp
flashes for confirmation.
• This switches the feature off if it is
currently on.
• This switches the feature on if it is
currently off. CHILD RESTRAINT AND
SEATBELT MAINTENANCE
Inspect the vehicle seatbelts and child
safety seat systems periodically to make
sure they work properly and are not
damaged. Inspect the vehicle and child
restraint seatbelts to make sure there are
no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if
necessary. All vehicle seatbelt assemblies,
including retractors, buckles, front seatbelt
buckle assemblies, buckle support
assemblies (slide bar-if equipped),
shoulder belt height adjusters (if
equipped), shoulder belt guide on seat
backrest (if equipped), child safety seat
LATCH and tether anchors, and attaching
hardware, should be inspected after a
crash. Read the child restraint
manufacturer's instructions for additional
inspection and maintenance information
specific to the child restraint.
We recommend that all seatbelt
assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a
crash be replaced. However, if the crash
was minor and an authorized dealer finds
that the belts do not show damage and
continue to operate properly, they do not
need to be replaced. Seatbelt assemblies
not in use during a crash should also be
inspected and replaced if either damage
or improper operation is noted.
Properly care for seatbelts. See Vehicle
Care (page 282).
SEATBELT EXTENSIONS WARNING:
Persons who fit into
the vehicle's seatbelt should not use an
extension. Unnecessary use could result
in serious personal injury in the event of
a crash.
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Remote Start (If Equipped)
WARNING:
To avoid exhaust
fumes, do not use remote start if your
vehicle is parked indoors or in areas that
are not well ventilated.
Note: Do not use remote start if your fuel
level is low. The remote start button is on the
remote control.
This feature allows you to start your
vehicle from the outside. The remote
control has an extended operating range.
If your vehicle has automatic climate
control, you can configure it to operate
when you remote start your vehicle.
See
Climate Control (page 117). A manual
climate control system will run at the
setting it was set to when you switched
your vehicle off.
Many states and provinces have
restrictions for the use of remote start.
Check your local and state or provincial
laws for specific requirements regarding
remote start systems.
The remote start system does not work if:
• The ignition is on.
• The alarm system triggers.
• You disable the feature.
• The hood is open.
• The transmission is not in park (P).
• The vehicle battery voltage is too low.
• The service engine soon light is on.
Remote Control Feedback (If
Equipped)
An LED on the remote control provides
status feedback of remote start or stop
commands. Status
LED
Remote startsuccessful
Solid green
Remote stopsuccessful
Solid red
Request failed or
status not received
Blinking red
Status incomplete
Blinking green
Remote Starting Your Vehicle
Note: You must press each button within
three seconds of each other. If you do not
follow this sequence, your vehicle does not
start remotely, the direction indicators do
not flash twice and the horn does not sound. To remote start your vehicle:
1. Press the lock button to lock all the
doors.
2. Press the remote start button twice. The exterior lamps flash twice.
The horn sounds if the system fails to start.
Note: You must press the push button
ignition switch on the instrument panel once
while applying the brake pedal before
driving your vehicle.
The power windows do not work during
remote start and the radio does not turn
on automatically.
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Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps
Press repeatedly or press and hold until
you reach the desired level.
Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps
Press repeatedly or press and
hold to dim.
A
Press repeatedly or press and
hold to brighten.
B DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS WARNING: The daytime running
lamps system does not activate the rear
lamps and may not provide adequate
lighting during low visibility driving
conditions. Make sure you switch the
headlamps on, as appropriate, during all
low visibility conditions. Failure to do so
may result in a crash.
Type One - Conventional (Non-
Configurable)
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1. Switching the ignition on.
2. The transmission is not in park (P) for vehicles with automatic transmissions,
or releasing the parking brake for
vehicles with manual transmissions.
3. The lighting control is in the off, parking
lamp or autolamps positions.
4. The headlamps are off.
Type Two - Configurable
Switch the daytime running lamps on or
off using the information display. See
Information Displays
(page 96).
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1. The lamps are on in the information display.
2. Switching the ignition on.
3. The transmission is not in park (P) for vehicles with automatic transmissions,
or releasing the parking brake for
vehicles with manual transmissions.
4. The lighting control is in the autolamps
position.
5. The headlamps are off.
The other lighting control switch positions
do not turn on the daytime running lamps.
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Action
Message
The system has disabled the automatic braking.
Normal Cruise Active
Automatic Braking Turned Off
A radar malfunction is preventing the adaptive cruise control from engaging.
Front Sensor Not Aligned
The adaptive cruise has reinstated controls to the driver.
Adaptive Cruise - Driver
Resume Control
Your vehicle speed is too slow to activate the adaptive cruise.
Adaptive Cruise Speed
Too Low to Activate
The adaptive cruise is automatically adjusting the gap
distance and you need to shift the transmission into a lower gear.
Adaptive Cruise Shift
Down
Airbag Action
Message
Displays when the system detects a malfunction due to a blocked sensor.
Occupant Sensor
BLOCKED Remove
Objects Near Passenger Seat
Alarm and Security Action
Message
Alarm triggered due to unauthorized entry. See Anti-Theft
Alarm (page 70).
Vehicle Alarm To Stop
Alarm, Start Vehicle.
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