
Tampering with emissions
control systems including
related sensors or the Diesel
Exhaust Fluid system can result in reduced
engine power and the illumination of the
service engine soon light.
Tampering With a Noise Control
System
Federal laws prohibit the following acts:
• Removal or rendering inoperative by
any person other than for purposes of
maintenance.
• Repair or replacement of any device or
element of the design incorporated into
a new vehicle for the purpose of noise
control prior to its sale or delivery to
the ultimate purchaser or while it is in
use.
• The use of the vehicle after any person
removes or renders inoperative any
device or element of the design.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
may presume to constitute tampering as
follows:
• Removal of hood blanket, fender apron
absorbers, fender apron barriers,
underbody noise shields or acoustically
absorptive material.
• Tampering or rendering inoperative the
engine speed governor, to allow engine
speed to exceed manufacturer
specifications.
If the engine does not start, runs rough,
experiences a decrease in engine
performance, experiences excess fuel
consumption or produces excessive
exhaust smoke, check for the following:
• A plugged or disconnected air inlet
system hose.
• A plugged engine air filter element.
• Water in the fuel filter and water
separator. •
A clogged fuel filter.
• Contaminated fuel.
• Air in the fuel system, due to loose
connections.
• An open or pinched sensor hose.
• Incorrect engine oil level.
• Incorrect fuel for climatic conditions.
• Incorrect engine oil viscosity for
climactic conditions.
Note: Some vehicles have a lifetime fuel
filter that is integrated with the fuel tank.
Regular maintenance or replacement is not
needed.
Note: If these checks do not help you
correct the concern, have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Noise Emissions Warranty,
Prohibited Tampering Acts and
Maintenance
On January 1, 1978, Federal regulation
became effective governing the noise
emission on trucks over 10,000 lb
(4,536 kg) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR). The preceding statements
concerning prohibited tampering acts and
maintenance, and the noise warranty
found in the Warranty Guide, are
applicable to complete chassis cabs over
10,000 lb (4,536 kg)
GVWR.
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ELECTROMAGNETIC
COMPATIBILITY
WARNING: Do not place objects
or mount equipment on or near the
airbag cover, on the side of the front or
rear seatbacks, or in areas that may
come into contact with a deploying
airbag. Failure to follow these
instructions may increase the risk of
personal injury in the event of a crash. WARNING: Do not fasten antenna
cables to vehicle wiring, fuel pipes and
brake pipes. WARNING:
Keep antenna and
power cables at least 4 in (10 cm) from
any electronic modules and airbags. Note:
We test and certify your vehicle to
meet electromagnetic compatibility
legislation. It is your responsibility to make
sure that any equipment an authorized
dealer installs on your vehicle complies with
applicable local legislation and other
requirements. Installation of some
aftermarket electronic devices could
degrade the performance of vehicle
functions, which use radio frequency signals
such as broadcast radio receiver, tire
pressure monitoring system, push button
start, Bluetooth connectivity or satellite
navigation.
Note: Any radio frequency transmitter
equipment in your vehicle (such as cellular
telephones and amateur radio transmitters)
must keep to the parameters in the
following illustrations and table. We do not
provide any other special provisions or
conditions for installations or use.
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911 Assist............................................................57
A
A/C See: Climate Control.......................................... 137
About This Publication..................................17 Features and Options.......................................... 17
Illustrations.............................................................. 17
Location of Components.................................... 17
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 221
Accessing the Trip Computer - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Instrument Cluster
Display Screen
............................................129
Accessing the Trip Computer - Vehicles With: 6.5 Inch Instrument Cluster
Display Screen/12.3 Inch Instrument
Cluster Display Screen.............................129
Using Select Screens........................................ 129
Using the Home Screen................................... 129
Accessories...................................................484
AC Charging
...................................................205
Connecting the Charger.................................. 205
Stopping Charging............................................ 206
Active Park Assist........................................243 Active Park Assist –
Troubleshooting............................................ 245
Active Park Assist Precautions...............243
Active Park Assist – Troubleshooting........................................245
Active Park Assist – Frequently Asked Questions......................................................... 245
Active Park Assist – Information Messages......................................................... 245
Adaptive Cruise Control
............................249
Adaptive Cruise Control –
Troubleshooting............................................ 258
Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control.............257
Lane Centering.................................................... 255
Adaptive Cruise Control Automatic Cancellation................................................252
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators.......255
Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations
..................................................250
Sensor Limitations............................................ 250Adaptive Cruise Control
Precautions.................................................249
Hilly Condition Usage....................................... 249
When Following a Vehicle.............................. 249
Adaptive Cruise Control – Troubleshooting........................................
258
Adaptive Cruise Control – Information
Messages......................................................... 258
Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors..................108
Adjusting the Headlamps........................348 Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 348
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................ 348
Adjusting the Instrument Panel Lighting Brightness....................................................103
Adjusting the Seatbelt Height...................42
Adjusting the Seatbelts During Pregnancy......................................................42
Adjusting the Sound Settings..................415 Balance and Fade.............................................. 415
Occupancy Mode............................................... 415
Sound Mode......................................................... 415
Speed Compensated Volume....................... 415
Tone Settings....................................................... 415
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................91
Adjusting the Volume.................................414
Aid Mode
........................................................268
How Does Aid Mode Work............................. 268
What Is Aid Mode.............................................. 268
Airbag Precautions
........................................49
Airbags................................................................47 Front Passenger Sensing System................... 51
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 137
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 1.5L EcoBoost™.........404
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 2.0L EcoBoost™........405
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (PHEV).........................................406
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 1.5L
EcoBoost™/2.0L EcoBoost™.................343
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)...............344
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Alert and Aid Mode.....................................268
How Does Alert and Aid Mode Work.........269
What Is Alert and Aid Mode.......................... 268
Alert Mode......................................................267
Adjusting the Steering Wheel Vibration
Intensity........................................................... 268
How Does Alert Mode Work.......................... 268
What Is Alert Mode............................................ 267
All-Wheel Drive
..............................................217
All-Wheel Drive Driving Hints......................... 217
All-Wheel Drive – Troubleshooting............220
All-Wheel Drive Driving Hints...................217 Driving In Sand..................................................... 218
Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain.................218
Driving on Snow and Ice................................... 219
Driving Through Mud and Water................... 218
Emergency Maneuvers...................................... 217
All-Wheel Drive Limitations
......................217
All-Wheel Drive Precautions.....................217
All-Wheel Drive – Troubleshooting........................................220
All-Wheel Drive – Information Messages......................................................... 220
AM/FM Radio
.................................................416
AM/FM Radio Limitations............................... 416
Selecting a Radio Station................................ 416
Ambient Lighting
..........................................103
Adjusting Ambient Lighting............................ 103
Switching Ambient Lighting On and Off....................................................................... 103
Anti-Lock Braking System.........................221 Anti-Lock Braking System Indicators..........221
Anti-Lock Braking System
Limitations........................................................ 221
Anti-Theft Alarm System............................87 Arming the Anti-Theft Alarm System..........87
Disarming the Anti-Theft Alarm
System................................................................ 88
How Does the Anti-Theft Alarm System Work..................................................................... 87
What Are the Inclination Sensors.................. 87
What Are the Interior Sensors......................... 87
What Is the Anti-Theft Alarm System..........87
What Is the Battery Backup Alarm................87
What Is the Perimeter Alarm........................... 87
Anti-Theft Alarm System Settings.........88 Setting the Alarm Security Level................... 88
Switching Ask on Exit On and Off.................88 What are the Alarm Security Levels.............88
What Is Ask on Exit.............................................
88
Appendices...................................................560
Applying the Electric Parking Brake..............................................................224
Applying the Electric Parking Brake in an Emergency...................................................224
Apps..................................................................467 SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................. 468
Using Apps on an Android Device...............467
Using Apps on an iOS Device........................ 467
Using Mobile Navigation on an Android Device............................................................... 468
At a Glance
.......................................................26
Audio System.................................................414
AM/FM Radio....................................................... 416
Digital Radio......................................................... 416
Satellite Radio..................................................... 418
Audio System Precautions
.......................414
Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror...................107 Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror
Limitations........................................................ 107
What Is the Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror................................................................... 107
Auto Hold........................................................228
Auto Hold Indicators
...................................228
Autolamps........................................................98
Autolamp Settings.............................................. 98
What Are Autolamps.......................................... 98
Autolock.............................................................70 Autolock Requirements..................................... 70
What Is Autolock.................................................. 70
Automatically Releasing the Electric Parking Brake
..............................................225
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Dual Automatic Temperature
Control (DATC)
...........................................138
Directing the Airflow.......................................... 139
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 139
Setting the Temperature................................. 139
Switching Auto Mode On and Off................139
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off....................................................................... 140
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off.............................................................. 140
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
. 141
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Switching Recirculated Air On and
Off........................................................................\
. 141
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off....................................................................... 140
Switching the Climate Control On and Off....................................................................... 140
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Electronic Automatic
Temperature Control (EATC).................141
Directing the Airflow........................................... 141
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 142
Setting the Temperature.................................. 142
Switching Auto Mode On and Off................142
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off............................................................... 143
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
143
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off....................................................................... 144
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
143
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
143
Automatic Crash Shutoff..........................319 Automatic Crash Shutoff
Precautions...................................................... 319
Re-Enabling Your Vehicle................................ 319
What Is Automatic Crash Shutoff................319
Automatic Emergency Braking...............283 Switching Automatic Emergency Braking
On and Off...................................................... 284
What Is Automatic Emergency Braking.............................................................. 283
Automatic Engine Stop...............................177 How Does Automatic Engine Stop
Work..................................................................... 177
Overriding Automatic Engine Stop...............177
Switching Automatic Engine Stop On and Off........................................................................\
177
What Is Automatic Engine Stop.................... 177
Automatic High Beam Control...............100 Automatic High Beam Control
Indicators........................................................... 101
Automatic High Beam Control Limitations........................................................ 101
Automatic High Beam Control Precautions....................................................... 101Automatic High Beam Control
Requirements.................................................. 101
How Does Automatic High Beam Control Work................................................................... 100
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control............................................................... 102
Switching Automatic High Beam Control On and Off........................................................ 101
Automatic High Beam Control – Troubleshooting.........................................102
Automatic High Beam Control – Information Messages................................. 102
Automatic Locking Mode.............................41 Disengaging Automatic Locking Mode.........41
Engaging Automatic Locking Mode...............41
What Is Automatic Locking Mode.................. 41
Automatic Return to Park (P)..................212 Automatic Return to Park (P)
Limitations........................................................ 212
How Does Automatic Return to Park (P) Work.................................................................... 212
What Is Automatic Return to Park (P)........................................................................\
212
Automatic Transmission Audible Warnings.......................................................214
Transmission Not In Park (P) Audible Warning............................................................. 214
Automatic Transmission
...........................210
Automatic Return to Park (P)........................ 212
Automatic Transmission Positions..............210
Automatic Transmission – Troubleshooting............................................. 215
Grade Assist - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV).................................................................. 212
Manual Park Release - Gasoline................... 213
Temporary Neutral Mode.................................. 211
Automatic Transmission Position Indicators.......................................................211
Automatic Transmission Positions
........210
Drive (D)................................................................. 210
Low (L)................................................................... 210
Neutral (N)............................................................ 210
Park (P).................................................................. 210
Reverse (R) .......................................................... 210
Automatic Transmission Precautions..................................................210
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Liftgate – Warning Lamps................................
85
Load Carrying................................................292 Roof Rack.............................................................. 297
Load Carrying Precautions.......................292
Loading Your Trailer....................................304
Locating the Blind Spot Information System Sensors.........................................274
Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir........222
Locating the Charge Port.........................204
Locating the Cross Traffic Alert Sensors..........................................................277
Locating the Fuel Filler Funnel
................190
Locating the Keyless Entry Keypad..........73
Locating the Memory Function Buttons.........................................................160
Locating the Power Outlet.......................168
Locating the Pre-Collision Assist Sensors
..........................................................281
Locating the Rear View Camera............240
Locating the Safety Compliance Certification Labels..................................293
Locating the Tire label..............................360
Locating the Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit
....................................................................376
Locating the USB Ports.............................166 Charge Only USB Ports.................................... 166
Data Transfer USB Ports................................. 166
Locating the Wireless Accessory Charger..........................................................169
Locating Your Vehicle...................................59
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Using Keyless Entry.................................................75
Locking the Doors................................................. 75
Unlocking the Doors............................................ 75
Locking the Rear Window Controls........................................................106
Luggage Compartment............................299
M
Maintenance..................................................333 Engine Oil.............................................................. 338
Exterior Bulbs...................................................... 349
Interior Bulbs........................................................ 351
Maintenance Precautions
........................333
Manual Climate Control.............................137 Directing the Airflow.......................................... 137
Setting the Blower Motor Speed................... 137Setting the Temperature..................................
137
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off............................................................... 138
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off....................................................................... 138
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off....................................................................... 138
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
137
Switching the Climate Control On and Off....................................................................... 138
Manually Dimming the Interior Mirror..............................................................107
Manually Releasing the Electric Parking Brake..............................................................224
........................................................................\
.......... 224
Manual Park Release - Gasoline.............213 Manual Park Release Precautions................213
Using Manual Park Release............................ 213
What Is Manual Park Release........................ 213
Manual Seats
.................................................149
Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 149
Adjusting the Seat Backrest........................... 150
Adjusting the Seat Height................................ 151
Folding the Seat Backrest............................... 156
Head Restraint Components......................... 149
Installing the Head Restraint......................... 150
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................. 150
Removing the Head Restraint....................... 150
Unfolding the Seat Backrest........................... 157
Master Access Code......................................73 Displaying the Master Access Code..............73
What Is the Master Access Code.................... 73
Memory Function
.........................................160
Memory Function Precautions................160
Mislock...............................................................70 Mislock Limitations.............................................. 70
Switching Mislock On and Off.......................... 71
What Is Mislock..................................................... 70
Mobile Communications Equipment...................................................532
Mobile Device Data........................................25
Moonroof Bounce-Back.............................110 Overriding Moonroof Bounce-Back.............110
What Is Moonroof Bounce-Back................... 110
Moonroof.........................................................109 Moonroof Bounce-Back................................... 110
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