At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
*
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect front axle and U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and U-
joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings.
Diesel engine fill diesel exhaust fluid.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or
drag.
* Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between service intervals.
** Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. Brake Fluid Maintenance
1
Change the brake fluid. 2
Every 3 Years
1 Perform this maintenance item every 3 years. Do not exceed the designated time for
the interval.
2 Brake fluid servicing requires special equipment available at your authorized dealer. Other maintenance items
1
Replace cabin air filter.
Every 20000 miles (32000
km)
Torque rear axle U-bolts to specification.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km) Diesel engine replace fuel filter. 2
Replace engine air filter.
Change diesel foam air filter.
Every 45000 miles (70000
km)
Change engine coolant.3
At 200000 miles (320000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 100000 miles
(160000 km)
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Other maintenance items
1
Inspect accessory drive belt(s). 4
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter.
Every 150000 miles
(240000 km) Change rear axle fluid.
Replace accessory drive belt(s).
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the last
engine oil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.
2 Replace early if indicated by per Water In Fuel warning lamp.
3 Initial replacement at ten years or 200000 miles (320000 kilometers), then every five
years or 100000 miles (160000 kilometers).
4 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle
occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician. Perform the services shown in the
following tables when specified or within
3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the oil
change required message appearing in the
information display.
•
Example 1
: The message appears at
28,750 mi (46,270 km). Perform the
30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The message does not
appear, but the odometer reads
30,000 mi (48,000 km) (for example,
the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was
reset at
25,000 mi (40,000 km)).
Perform the engine air filter
replacement. Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Scheduled
Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Inspect frequently,
service as required
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km)
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Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
(such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Scheduled
Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect frequently,
service as required
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km) Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect frequently,
service as required
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth.
Change engine oil and filter. *
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
* Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter change. Off-road operation
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints and U-joints. Lubricate if
equipped with grease fittings.
Inspect frequently,
service as required
Replace engine air filter.
Change engine oil and filter. *
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth.
* Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter change.
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V. Europe Territory
A. Use of Certain Traffic Codes in Europe 1. General Restrictions Applicable to
Traffic Codes. Client acknowledges
and agrees that in certain countries of
the Europe Territory, Client will need
to obtain rights directly from third
party RDS-TMC code providers to
receive and use the Traffic Codes in
the Data and to deliver to End-Users
Transactions in any way derived from
or based on such Traffic Codes. For
such countries, HERE shall deliver the
Data incorporating Traffic Codes to
Client only after receiving certification
from Client of its having obtained such
rights.
2. Display of Third Party Rights
Legends for Belgium. Client shall, for
each Transaction that uses Traffic
Codes for Belgium, provide the
following notice to the End-User:
“Traffic Codes for Belgium are
provided by the Ministerie van de
Vlaamse Gemeenschap and the
Ministèrie de l ’Equipement et des
Transports. ”
B. Paper Maps. With respect to any
license granted to Client relating to
making, selling or distributing paper
maps (i.e., a map fixed on a paper or
paper-like medium): (a) such license
with respect to Data for the Territory of
Great Britain is conditioned on Client’ s
entering into and complying with a
separate written agreement with the
Ordnance Survey (“OS ”) to create and
sell paper maps, Client’ s paying to the
OS any and all applicable paper map
royalties, and Client’ s complying with
the OS copyright notice requirements;
(b) such license for selling or otherwise
distributing for charge with respect to
Data for the Territory of Czech Republic is conditioned on Client’
s obtaining prior
written consent from Kartografie a.s.;
(c) such license for selling or distributing
with respect to Data for the Territory of
Switzerland is conditioned on Client’ s
obtaining a permit from Bundesamt für
Landestopografie of Switzerland; (d)
Client is restricted from using Data for
the Territory of France to create paper
maps with a scale between 1:5,000 and
1:250,000; and (e) Client is restricted
from using any Data to create, sell or
distribute paper maps that are the same
or substantially similar, in terms of data
content and specific use of color,
symbols and scale, to paper maps
published by the European national
mapping agencies, including without
limitation, Landervermessungämter of
Germany, Topografische Dienst of the
Netherlands, Nationaal Geografisch
Instituut of Belgium, Bundesamt für
Landestopografie of Switzerland,
Bundesamt für Eich-und Vermessung-
swesen of Austria, and the National
Land Survey of Sweden.
C. OS Enforcement. Without limiting
Section IV(B) above, with respect to
Data for the Territory of Great Britain,
Client acknowledges and agrees that
the Ordnance Survey (“OS ”) may bring
a direct action against Client to enforce
compliance with the OS copyright notice
(see Section IV(D) below) and paper
map requirements (see Section IV(B)
above) contained in this Agreement.
D. Third Party Notices. Any and all copies
of the Data and/or packaging relating
thereto shall include the respective Third
Party Notices set forth below and used
as described below corresponding to
the Territory (or portion thereof)
included in such copy:
Notice
Country(ies)
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180 Degree Camera....................................203
Camera Views.................................................... 204
Front View Camera........................................... 204
Using the 180 degree camera system.............................................................. 204
9
911 Assist...........................................................62
A
A/C See: Climate Control........................................... 121
About This Manual...........................................9
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 182
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 182
Accessories....................................................458
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 15
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control............207
Active Park Assist.........................................198 Using Active Park Assist.................................. 198
Adjusting the Headlamps........................305 Horizontal Aim Adjustment.......................... 306
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................ 305
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................97
Airbag Disposal
................................................61
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control........................................... 121
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter............296
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm - Vehicles With:
Anti-Theft Alarm Horn with Integral
Battery................................................................. 92
See: Anti-Theft Alarm - Vehicles Without: Anti-Theft Alarm Horn with Integral
Battery.................................................................. 91
All-Wheel Drive
..............................................177 AM/FM Radio - Vehicles Without:
SYNC.............................................................396
Selecting a Radio Source............................... 396
Anti-Theft Alarm - Vehicles With: Anti-Theft Alarm Horn with Integral
Battery.............................................................92
Alarm System........................................................ 92
Arming the Alarm................................................. 93
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 93
Guard Settings...................................................... 92
Triggering the Alarm............................................ 92
Anti-Theft Alarm - Vehicles Without: Anti-Theft Alarm Horn with Integral
Battery..............................................................91
Alarm System......................................................... 91
Arming the Alarm.................................................. 91
Disarming the Alarm............................................ 91
Triggering the Alarm............................................. 91
Appendices...................................................480
Applying the Parking Brake......................185
Apps..................................................................441 SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 442
Using Apps on an Android Device...............442
Using Apps on an iOS Device......................... 441
Using Mobile Navigation on an Android Device................................................................ 442
Audio System
................................................393
General Information......................................... 393
Audio Unit Clock and Date Displays - Vehicles Without: SYNC.........................397
Adjusting the Clock........................................... 397
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC 3......................................................................395
Adjusting the Volume...................................... 395
Changing Radio Stations................................ 395
Pausing or Playing Media............................... 396
Seek Down and Previous Track Button............................................................... 396
Seek Up and Next Track Button.................. 396
Sound Settings................................................... 396
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........395
Switching the Screen On and Off...............396
Audio Unit - Vehicles Without: SYNC.............................................................393
Adjusting the Volume...................................... 393
Changing Radio Stations................................ 394
Pausing or Playing Media............................... 395
Returning to the Previous Screen................394
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Diesel Particulate Filter Manual
Regeneration................................................... 170
On-Board Diagnostics System..................... 168
Direction Indicators.....................................106 Direction Indicator............................................. 106
Switching the Direction Indicators On and Off....................................................................... 106
Doors and Locks..............................................77
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - Diesel.............................................................297
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap..............297
Drive Belt Routing - 2.0L EcoBlue...........313
Drive Belt Routing - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™, Vehicles With: Dual
Generators....................................................314
Drive Belt Routing - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™, Vehicles With: Single
Generator......................................................314
Drive Control..................................................234 Selectable Drive Modes.................................. 234
Selectable Drive Modes Information Messages......................................................... 235
Driver Alert.......................................................214
Driver Alert System Display............................. 215
Driver Alert System Messages........................ 217
Driver Alert System Warnings........................ 215
Switching Driver Alert On or Off.................... 216
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................52 Children and Airbags........................................... 57
Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch ..........52
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 57
Driving Aids
.....................................................214
Driving Hints..................................................254
Driving Through Water...............................255
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps....................... 103
E
Eco
.....................................................................227
Eco Mode............................................................... 227
Efficient Drive Mode......................................... 228
Economical Driving
.....................................254
Electromagnetic Compatibility.............480
Emergency Call Limitations.......................63
Emergency Call Requirements.................62
Emergency Exit.............................................258 Emission Law
.................................................162
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........163
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 162
End User License Agreement.................483 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................ 483
Engine Block Heater.....................................147 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 148
Engine Coolant Check...............................298 Adding Coolant.................................................. 298
Coolant Change................................................. 300
Engine Coolant Temperature Management................................................... 301
Fail-Safe Cooling.............................................. 300
Recycled Coolant.............................................. 300
Severe Climates................................................ 300
Engine Cooling Fan - Diesel.....................298
Engine Cooling Fan - Gasoline
...............298
Engine Emission Control............................162
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System - Vehicles
With: Passive Anti-Theft System
(PATS)................................................................ 90
Engine Oil Check
..........................................293
Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 294
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Lamp............294
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBlue........293
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Duratec.........293
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................293
Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBlue........................................................362
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................363
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................364
Entertainment..............................................
424
AM/FM Radio...................................................... 425
Apps........................................................................\
433
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 432
CD (If equipped)................................................. 431
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)........................................................ 428
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 426
Sources.................................................................. 425
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Pre-fuse Box........................................................
285
G
Gauges................................................................111 Automatic Transmission Position
Indicators........................................................... 112
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............112
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 112
Information Display.............................................. 111
Instrument Cluster............................................... 111
Speedometer........................................................ 112
Tachometer............................................................. 111
Gearbox See: Transmission............................................... 173
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................64
General Maintenance Information.......462
Multi-point Inspection..................................... 464
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 463
Protecting Your Investment........................... 462
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 462
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 462
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................269
Getting the Services You Need..............266 Away From Home............................................. 266
H
Hazard Flashers
...........................................258
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps.................... 305
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp.......................... 307
Headrest See: Head Restraints......................................... 128
Head Restraints
.............................................128
Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 129
Installing the Head Restraint ........................ 129
Removing the Head Restraint........................ 129
Heated Exterior Mirrors - Vehicles With: Heated Rear Window
...............................123
Heated Exterior Mirrors - Vehicles Without: Heated Rear Window
.............123
Heated Rear Window..................................123
Heated Seats
..................................................137 Heating
See: Climate Control........................................... 121
Hill Start Assist..............................................182 Hill Start Assist Information
Messages.......................................................... 184
Switching Hill Start Assist On or Off...........183
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 183
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................122
Defogging or Clearing the Windshield of Thin Ice............................................................... 123
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................. 122
General Hints........................................................ 122
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................. 122
Quickly Heating the Interior............................. 122
Recommended Settings for Cooling...........122
Recommended Settings for Heating...........122
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................182
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........288
I
Ignition Switch...............................................143
In California (U.S. Only).............................267
Information Displays
....................................116
General Information........................................... 116
Installing Child Restraints...........................22 Child Safety Restraint......................................... 22
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts......................... 22
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)............................................ 24
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 31
Instrument Cluster
.........................................111
Instrument Lighting Dimmer....................103
Interior Air Quality.........................................127
Interior Lamps
...............................................106
Courtesy Lamp Function................................. 106
Switching the Courtesy Lamps On and Off....................................................................... 106
Switching the Front Map Reading Lamps On and Off....................................................... 106
Interior Mirror
...................................................110
Introduction........................................................9
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Jump Starting the Vehicle - 2.0L
EcoBlue........................................................259
Connecting the Jumper Cables.................... 259
Starting the Engine............................................ 261
Jump Starting the Vehicle - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™
......................261
Connecting the Jumper Cables.................... 262
Jump Starting...................................................... 263
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 261
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 263
K
Keyless Entry
...................................................88
Keyless Entry Settings....................................... 88
Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting................... 89
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Using Keyless Entry.................................................... 88
Master Access Code........................................... 88
Keyless Entry Settings.................................88 Clearing All Personal Access Codes.............88
Creating Personal Access Codes................... 88
Reprogramming the Unlocking Function............................................................. 88
Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting.............89 Keyless Entry – Frequently Asked
Questions........................................................... 89
Keys and Remote Controls........................64 Principle of Operation........................................ 64
L
Lane Keeping System..................................217 Lane Keeping System Display....................... 219
Lane Keeping System Messages.................220
Lane Keeping System Settings..................... 218
Lane Keeping System Warning Lamps and Indicators.......................................................... 219
Switching Lane Keeping System On or Off........................................................................\
218
Lighting Control
.............................................101
Exterior Lamps On Audible Warning...........102
Flashing High Beam Headlamps.................. 102
High Beam Headlamp Indicator................... 102
Lamps On Indicator........................................... 102
Lighting Control Positions................................ 101Switching High Beam Headlamps On and
Off....................................................................... 102
Switching the Parking Lamps On.................. 101
Lighting
..............................................................101
General Information........................................... 101
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers -
Bus...................................................................... 236
See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers - Van..................................................................... 236
Load Carrying................................................236
Load Limit
.......................................................237
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 241
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 237
Load Retaining Fixtures.............................236 Securing Cargo................................................... 236
Locating the Cabin Air Filter......................127
Locating the Keyless Entry Keypad.........88
Locking and Unlocking..................................77 Autolock................................................................... 79
Autounlock.............................................................. 79
Configurable Unlocking..................................... 80
Locking...................................................................... 77
Locking and Unlocking the Doors From Inside..................................................................... 77
One-Stage Unlocking........................................ 80
Opening the Double Rear Doors..................... 77
Rear Emergency Exit........................................... 79
Two-Stage Unlocking........................................ 80
Unlocking................................................................. 77
Zone Re-Locking.................................................. 80
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Using Keyless Entry
................................................88
Locking the Doors................................................ 89
Unlocking the Doors........................................... 88
Locking the Steering Wheel.......................97 Unlocking the Steering Wheel......................... 97
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 349
Lug Nuts
.........................................................360
Locking Lug Nuts................................................ 361
Lug Nut Torque.................................................. 360
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