Note:
You can only attempt to start the
engine for a limited amount of time before
the starting system temporarily disables. If
you exceed the starting time limit, a
message may appear and you cannot
attempt to start the engine for at least 15
minutes.
Before starting your vehicle, check the
following:
• Make sure the headlamps and
electrical accessories are off.
• Make sure the parking brake is on.
• Make sure the transmission is in park
(P).
Starting the Engine
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
2. Turn the key to position III.
Note: The engine may continue cranking
for up to 15 seconds or until it starts.
Note: The engine takes longer to start at
lower temperatures. It may crank for several
seconds when very cold.
Failure to Start
If you cannot start the engine after 3
attempts, wait 10 seconds and do the
following:
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Shift into park (P).
4. Fully press the accelerator pedal and hold it there.
5. Turn the key to position
III and wait
until the engine stops cranking.
6. Release the accelerator pedal.
7. Start the engine. Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Stationary
1. Shift into park (P).
2. Turn the key to position
0.
3. Apply the parking brake.
Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Moving WARNING:
Switching off the
engine when your vehicle is still moving
results in a significant decrease in
braking assistance. Higher effort is
required to apply the brakes and to stop
your vehicle. A significant decrease in
steering assistance could also occur. The
steering does not lock, but higher effort
could be required to steer your vehicle.
When you switch the ignition off, some
electrical circuits, for example airbags,
also turn off. If you unintentionally switch
the ignition off, shift into neutral (N) and
restart the engine.
1. Shift into neutral and use the brakes to
bring your vehicle to a safe stop.
2. Shift into park (P).
3. Turn the key to position
0.
4. Apply the parking brake.
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes WARNING:
Exhaust leaks may
result in entry of harmful and potentially
lethal fumes into the passenger
compartment. If you smell exhaust
fumes inside your vehicle, have your
vehicle inspected immediately. Do not
drive if you smell exhaust fumes.
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Important Ventilating Information
If you stop your vehicle and then leave the
engine idling for long periods, we
recommend that you do one of the
following:
•
Open the windows at least 1 in (3 cm).
• Set your climate control to outside air.
Engine Warning Lamps Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Check Engine
If it illuminates when the engine is running
this indicates a malfunction. The On Board
Diagnostics system has detected a
malfunction of the vehicle emission control
system.
If it flashes, engine misfire may be
occurring. Increased exhaust gas
temperatures could damage the catalytic
converter or other vehicle components.
Avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration
and have your vehicle immediately
serviced. Powertrain Warning Lamp
If it illuminates when the engine is running
this indicates a malfunction. If it flashes
when you are driving, immediately reduce
the vehicle speed. Avoid heavy
acceleration and deceleration and have
your vehicle immediately serviced.
If both lamps illuminate when the engine
is running, stop your vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so. Continuing to drive your
vehicle may cause reduced power or the
engine to stop. Switch the ignition off and
attempt to restart the engine. Have your
vehicle immediately checked. STARTING A DIESEL ENGINE WARNING: Do not use starting
fluid, for example ether, in the air intake
system. Such fluid could cause
immediate explosive damage to the
engine and possible personal injury.
Before starting your vehicle, check the
following:
• Make sure the headlamps and
electrical accessories are off.
• Make sure the parking brake is on.
• Make sure the transmission is in park
(P).
Starting the Engine
1. Turn the key to position
II.
2. Wait until the glow plug indicator turns
off.
3. Fully press the brake pedal.
Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
4. Turn the key to position
III.
Note: Releasing the brake pedal when the
engine is starting stops the engine cranking
and the ignition returns to on.
Note: When the temperature is below
5°F
(-15°C), you may need to crank the engine
for up to 10 seconds.
Note: You can only attempt to start the
engine for a limited amount of time before
the starting system temporarily disables. If
you exceed the starting time limit, a
message may appear and you cannot
attempt to start the engine for at least 15
minutes.
Failure to Start
If the engine does not start, do the
following:
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
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WARNING: Do not connect the
negative jumper cable to any other part
of your vehicle. Use the ground point.
4. Connect one end of the negative jumper cable to the negative terminal
of the booster battery or to a suitable
ground point and the other end to the
ground point on your vehicle.
Starting the Engine
1. Start the engine of the vehicle with the
booster battery and keep the engine
speed between 2000 and 3000 RPM.
2. Start the engine of the vehicle with the
discharged battery.
3. When the engine starts, run the engines
for three minutes before you
disconnect the jumper cables.
Remove the jumper cables in the reverse
order that they were connected.
Note: Do not switch the headlamps on
before you disconnect the jumper cables.
The peak voltage could cause the bulbs to
fail. JUMP STARTING THE VEHICLE
- 3.5L DURATEC/3.5L
ECOBOOST™ WARNING:
The gases around the
battery can explode if exposed to flames,
sparks or lit cigarettes. An explosion
could result in personal injury or vehicle
damage. WARNING:
Batteries contain
sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes
and clothing, if contacted. WARNING:
Use only an
adequate-sized cable with insulated
clamps.
Preparing Your Vehicle
Note: Do not attempt to push-start your
automatic transmission vehicle. Automatic
transmissions do not have push-start
capability. Attempting to push-start a
vehicle with an automatic transmission may
cause transmission damage.
Note: Use only a 12-volt supply to start your
vehicle.
Note: Do not disconnect the battery of the
disabled vehicle as this could damage the
vehicle's electrical system.
Park the booster vehicle close to the hood
of the disabled vehicle, making sure the
two vehicles do not touch, and switch off
all accessories.
Your vehicle has a positive (+) access
terminal and a negative (-) grounding
connection point that you can access
under the hood, even though the actual
battery is under the driver seat. You can
jump your vehicle using these points.
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Protected Component
Fuse Rating
Item
Left-hand heated windshield element.
40 A
8
Rear door latch.
15 A
9
Not used.
-
10
Auxiliary power point.
40 A
11
USB port.
Horn.
20 A
12
Selective catalytic reduction system.
10 A
13
Vehicle power 5.
15 A
14
Not used.
-
15
Not used.
-
16
Right-hand high-intensity discharge headlamps.
10 A
17
Rear window defroster.
40 A
18
Front fog lamps.
20 A
19
Power folding mirrors.
10 A
20
Vehicle power 4.
15 A
21
Rear blower motor.
40 A
22
Fuel pump.
20 A
23
Run/Start relay.
40 A
24
Auxiliary power points.
40 A
25
Left-hand high-intensity discharge headlamps.
10 A
26
Not used.
-
27
Vehicle power 1.
20 A
28
Fuel filter heater.
40 A
29
Coolant pump.
15 A
30
Anti-lock brake system.
5 A
31
Transmission control module.
15 A
32
Starter motor.
30 A
33
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Protected Component
Fuse Rating
Item
Auxiliary power point.
20 A
63
Modified vehicle connections.
40 A
64
Not used.
-
65
Enhanced cut off relay system.
10 A
66 Camper.
Load shed relay.
Not used.
-
67
Trailer tow module.
5 A
68
Steering wheel module.
5 A
69
Not used.
-
70
Passenger heated seat.
10 A
71
Driver heated seat.
10 A
72
Adaptive front lighting module.
20 A
73
Headlamp leveling.
Not used.
-
74
Engine compartment fuse box.
20 A
75
Power sliding door control switch.
10 A
76
Headlamp switch.
5 A
77
Modified vehicle connections.
7.5 A
78
Driver compartment fuse box relay.
5 A
79
Not used.
-
80
Trailer tow module.
40 A
81
Power sliding door.
30 A
82
Trailer brake control module.
30 A
83
Body control module.
50 A
84
Power sliding door.
30 A
85
Body control module.
50 A
86
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10.
Remove the positive (+) terminal and
remove the battery.
Note: Batteries are heavy.
11. Move the second battery toward the rear of your vehicle and remove the
negative (-) terminal.
12. Remove the positive (+) terminal and
remove the battery.
Replacing the Battery WARNING:
Make sure that you
securely fasten the seat runner bolts
before installing the covers.
You must replace the battery with one of
exactly the same specification.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Note: Make sure that you correctly install
the battery terminal covers, battery cover
and battery cable clips. ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical Aim Adjustment
If your vehicle has been involved in a crash,
have the aim of the headlamp beam
checked by an authorized dealer.
Headlamp Aiming Target
8 ft (2.4 m)
A
Ground to the center of the
headlamp low beam bulb
B
25 ft (7.6 m)
C
Horizontal reference line
D
Vertical Aim Adjustment Procedure
1. Park your vehicle on level ground approximately
25 ft (7.6 m) from a wall
or screen.
2. Measure the distance from the ground
to the center of the headlamp low
beam bulb and mark an
8 ft (2.4 m)
long horizontal reference line on the
wall or screen at this height.
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Note:
There may be an identifying mark on
the lens to help you locate the center of the
bulb.
Note: To see a clearer light pattern while
adjusting one headlamp, you may want to
block the light from the other headlamp.
3. Switch on the low beam headlamps and open the hood. 4. On the wall or screen you will observe
a flat zone of high intensity light
located at the top of the beam pattern.
If the top edge of the flat zone of high
intensity light is not on the horizontal
reference line, adjust the aim of the
headlamp beam. 5. Locate the vertical adjuster on each
headlamp. Use a suitable tool, for
example a screwdriver or hexagonal
socket, to turn the adjuster clockwise
or counterclockwise to adjust the
vertical aim of the headlamp. The
horizontal edge of the brighter light
should touch the horizontal reference
line.
6. Close the hood and switch off the lamps.
Horizontal Aim Adjustment
The horizontal aim of the headlamp beam
on your vehicle is not adjustable.
FUEL FILTER SERVICE
INDICATOR CHECK - DIESEL If the warning lamp illuminates
when the engine is running this
indicates there is excess water
in the fuel filter.
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This occurs when approximately 7 fl oz
(200 ml) of water accumulates in the fuel
filter water trap. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Alternatively you can drain the fuel filter
water trap. See
Draining the Fuel Filter
Water Trap (page 297).
WASHER FLUID CHECK
When adding fluid, use a mixture of washer
fluid and water to help prevent freezing in
cold weather and improve the cleaning
capability. For information on fluid dilution,
refer to the product instructions. We
recommend that you only use high quality
washer fluid.
Note: The reservoir supplies the front and
rear washer systems.
FUEL FILTER - GASOLINE
Your vehicle is equipped with a lifetime
fuel filter that is integrated with the fuel
tank. Regular maintenance or replacement
is not needed.
CHECKING THE WIPER
BLADES Run the tip of your fingers over the edge of
the blade to check for roughness. Clean the wiper blades with washer fluid
or water applied with a soft sponge or
cloth.
CHANGING THE FRONT WIPER
BLADES
1. Lift the wiper arm. Press the wiper
blade locking button.
Note: Do not hold the wiper blade when
lifting the wiper arm.
2. Remove the wiper blade.
Note: Make sure that the wiper arm does
not spring back against the glass when the
wiper blade is not attached.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Note: Make sure that the wiper blade locks
into place.
REMOVING A HEADLAMP WARNING:
Switch all of the lamps
and the ignition off. Failure to follow this
warning could result in serious personal
injury.
1. Open the hood. See
Opening and
Closing the Hood (page 288).
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