
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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Scrolling Through the Menu Options.........394
Seek Down and Previous Track
Button............................................................... 395
Seek Up and Next Track Button.................. 394
Selecting a Menu Option................................ 394
Selecting Media................................................. 394
Selecting the Radio........................................... 393
Sound Settings................................................... 395
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........393
Switching the Screen On and Off...............395
System Settings................................................. 395
Using a Cell Phone............................................ 395
Autolamps......................................................102 Adjusting the Period of Time That the
Headlamps Remain On............................... 103
Automatic High Beam Control................104 Automatic High Beam Control Information
Messages.......................................................... 105
Automatic High Beam Indicator................... 105
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control............................................................... 105
Switching Automatic High Beam Control On or Off........................................................... 105
Automatic Transmission............................173 Automatic Transmission Information
Messages........................................................... 175
Brake Shift Interlock........................................... 174
Progressive Range Selection.......................... 173
Selector Lever Positions................................... 173
SelectShift™........................................................ 173
Transmission Not in Park (P) Audible Warning.............................................................. 175
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................302
Auto-Start-Stop...........................................149 Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting...........150
Auto-Start-Stop Indicators......................150
Auto-Start-Stop Precautions..................149
Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting.........................................150
Auto-Start-Stop – Frequently Asked Questions ........................................................... 151
Auto-Start-Stop – Information Messages.......................................................... 150
Autowipers.......................................................98 Settings................................................................... 99
Auxiliary Heater
.............................................124
Principle of Operation....................................... 124Using the Auxiliary Heater...............................
124
Auxiliary Power Points................................138 110 Volt - 150 Watt Capacity AC Power
Outlet................................................................. 138
110 Volt - 400 Watt Capacity AC Power Outlet................................................................. 139
Auxiliary Switches.......................................459
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive.......................................... 177
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 303
Blind Spot Information System.............220 Blind Spot Information System
Indicator............................................................ 222
Blind Spot Information System Information Messages......................................................... 224
Blind Spot Information System Sensors.............................................................. 221
Blind Spot Information System Warning Lamp.................................................................. 223
Blind Spot Information System with Trailer Tow..................................................................... 222
Switching the Blind Spot Information System On and Off........................................ 221
Using the Blind Spot Information System............................................................... 221
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System..........220
Body Styling Kits..........................................323
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........288
Booster Seats
..................................................38
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 39
Bottle Holders.................................................141
Brake Fluid Check
........................................302
Brakes...............................................................182 General Information.......................................... 182
Breaking-In.....................................................255
Bulb Specification Chart..........................386
C
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L EcoBlue.........................................................370
Air Conditioning System.................................. 370
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Brake System.......................................................
373
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank............................... 373
Engine...................................................................... 371
Fuel Tank............................................................... 372
Grease.................................................................... 374
Locks....................................................................... 373
Washer Reservoir................................................ 372
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Duratec..........................................................374
Air Conditioning System.................................. 374
Brake System....................................................... 378
Engine..................................................................... 375
Engine Coolant.................................................... 377
Fuel Tank................................................................ 377
Grease.................................................................... 379
Locks....................................................................... 379
Rear Axle............................................................... 379
Washer Reservoir............................................... 378
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................380
Air Conditioning System................................. 380
Brake System...................................................... 384
Engine..................................................................... 381
Engine Coolant................................................... 383
Fuel Tank.............................................................. 384
Grease.................................................................... 385
Locks...................................................................... 385
Rear Axle............................................................... 385
Washer Reservoir............................................... 384
Capacities and Specifications................362
Cargo Lamps..................................................107 Switching the Cargo Lamps Off.................... 107
Switching the Cargo Lamps On.................... 107
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 316
Catalytic Converter - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™..................................................163
On-Board Diagnostics System..................... 164
Changing a Bulb..........................................308 Front Clearance Lamp...................................... 310
Headlamp
............................................................ 309
High Mounted Stoplamps................................ 311
Interior Lamp........................................................ 312
License Plate Lamp............................................ 312
Reading Lamps.................................................... 312
Rear Lamps............................................................ 311
Side Direction Indicator..................................... 311
Sun Visor Mirror Lamp...................................... 313Changing a Fuse..........................................286
Fuses...................................................................... 286
Changing a Road Wheel...........................349 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 350
Front Jacking Points.......................................... 355
Installing a Road Wheel.................................. 358
Locking Lug Nuts................................................. 351
Rear Jacking Points........................................... 355
Removing a Road Wheel................................ 358
Removing a Wheel Trim.................................. 356
Stowing the Wheel and Vehicle Jack........360
Vehicle Jack......................................................... 354
Vehicles With a Spare Wheel......................... 351
Changing the 12V Battery
.........................303
Removing the Battery...................................... 303
Replacing the Battery...................................... 305
Changing the Engine Air Filter................296
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter...............................................................294
Engine Lubrication for Severe Service Operation......................................................... 295
Changing the Front Wiper Blades.........307
Changing the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password
.....................................................392
Checking MyKey System Status...............75
Checking the Wiper Blades......................307
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................50
Child Restraint Positioning
.........................40
Child Safety......................................................20 General Information............................................ 20
Child Safety Locks
.........................................42
Left-Hand Side...................................................... 43
Right-Hand Side................................................... 43
Cigar Lighter
...................................................140
Cleaning Products........................................315
Cleaning the Engine
.....................................317
Cleaning the Exterior...................................316
Body Paintwork Preservation......................... 317
Cleaning the Chrome Trim.............................. 316
Cleaning the Headlamps................................. 316
Cleaning the Rear Window............................. 316
Sliding Door Tracks............................................. 317
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................320
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V
Vehicle Care....................................................315
Vehicle Identification Number...............368
Vehicle Storage..............................................321
Battery.................................................................... 322
Body........................................................................\
322
Brakes..................................................................... 323
Cooling system................................................... 322
Engine..................................................................... 322
Fuel system.......................................................... 322
General................................................................... 322
Miscellaneous..................................................... 323
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 323
Tires........................................................................\
. 323
Ventilation See: Climate Control........................................... 121
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............368
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................112
Washer Fluid Check....................................307
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 316
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 98
Waxing...............................................................317
What Is 911 Assist...........................................62
What Is Auto-Start-Stop
...........................149
What Is the Cabin Air Filter........................127
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 349
Wheels and Tires.........................................324 General Information......................................... 324
Wi-Fi Hotspot
................................................392
Windows and Mirrors..................................108
Windshield Washers...................................100 Settings.................................................................. 100
Windshield Wipers
........................................98
Intermittent Wipe................................................ 98
Winter Tires See: Using Winter Tires................................... 342
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................. 307
Wipers and Washers
....................................98
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