
High Voltage Battery Vehicle Precautions
- Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) ..........314
Switching the Hazard Flashers On and Off .................................................................
315
Jump Starting the Vehicle ........................
315
Post-Crash Alert System ..........................
318
Automatic Crash Shutoff .........................
319
Transporting the Vehicle ...........................
319
Towing Your Vehicle
Towing Your Vehicle Precautions ...........
321
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - Gasoline, AWD ..........................................
321
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - Gasoline, FWD ..........................................
321
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ..........
321
Emergency Towing - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (PHEV) ........................................
322
Emergency Towing - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F24 .............................
322
Emergency Towing - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35 .............................
322
Towing Your Vehicle – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
323
Fuses
Fuse Precautions ........................................
324
Under Hood Fuse Box ...............................
324
Body Control Module Fuse Box ............
330
Identifying Fuse Types ..............................
332
Fuses – Troubleshooting .........................
332
Maintenance
Maintenance Precautions .......................
333
Opening and Closing the Hood .............
333
Under Hood Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
335
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
336 Under Hood Overview - 2.5L, Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ........................
337
Engine Oil ......................................................
338
Checking the Coolant ...............................
339
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 1.5L EcoBoost™/2.0L EcoBoost™ ...........
343
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) .........
344
Changing the Fuel Filter - Gasoline, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) ............
344
Drive Belt Routing Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™ ...............................................
345
Drive Belt Routing Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™ ...............................................
345
Changing the 12V Battery ........................
345
Adjusting the Headlamps .......................
348
Exterior Bulbs ...............................................
349
Interior Bulbs .................................................
351
Vehicle Care
Cleaning Products ......................................
352
Cleaning the Exterior .................................
352
Cleaning the Interior ..................................
354
Repairing Minor Paint Damage .............
356
Waxing Your Vehicle ..................................
356
Body Styling Kits
Body Styling Kit Precautions ..................
357
Storing Your Vehicle
Preparing Your Vehicle for Storage ......
358
Removing Your Vehicle From Storage ........................................................................\
359
Wheel and Tire Information
Locating the Tire label .............................
360
Department of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades ...............................
360
Information on the Tire Sidewall ...........
361
Glossary of Tire Terminology .................
366
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Note:
Only switch the front fog lamps on
during reduced visibility.
Note: The brightness of the daytime running
lamps may decrease when the front fog
lamps are switched on.
Note: When the lighting control is in the
autolamps position, you cannot switch the
fog lamps on unless the headlamps are on.
Exterior Lamp Indicators
Front Fog Lamp It illuminates when you switch
the front fog lamps on.
Turn Signal Lamp It flashes when you switch the
turn signal lamps on.
Note: An increase in the rate of flashing
warns of a failed turn signal lamp bulb.
Exterior Lamp Audible Warning
Exterior Lamps On
Sounds when you open the driver door and
the exterior lamps are on.
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM
CONTROL
How Does Automatic High Beam
Control Work
Automatic high beam control turns the
high beams on if it is dark enough and no
other traffic is present. If it detects an
approaching vehicle ’s headlamps or tail
lamps, or street lighting ahead, the system
turns the high beams off. A camera sensor, centrally mounted
behind the windshield of your vehicle,
continuously monitors conditions to turn
the high beams on and off.
Without automatic high beam
control.
A
With automatic high beam
control.
B
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WHAT IS SPEED SIGN
RECOGNITION
Speed sign recognition detects speed limit
signs to inform you of the current speed
limit. Detected speed signs appear in the
information display.
HOW DOES SPEED SIGN
RECOGNITION WORK
Speed sign recognition uses a sensor
behind the interior mirror to detect speed
signs.
If your vehicle has speed sign recognition
with navigation, stored speed sign data
may influence the indicated speed limit
value.
SPEED SIGN RECOGNITION
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: You are responsible for
controlling your vehicle at all times. The
system is designed to be an aid and does
not relieve you of your responsibility to
drive with due care and attention. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
the loss of control of your vehicle,
personal injury or death. WARNING: In cold and severe
weather conditions the system may not
function. Rain, snow and spray can all
limit sensor performance. WARNING:
The system may not
operate properly if the sensor is blocked.
Keep the windshield free from
obstruction. Note:
Do not carry out windshield repairs
in the immediate area surrounding the
sensor.
Note: If your vehicle has a suspension kit
not approved by us, the system may not
correctly function.
Note: The system may not detect all speed
signs and may incorrectly read signs.
Note: Always fit our original parts when
replacing headlamp bulbs. Other bulbs may
reduce system performance.
SPEED SIGN RECOGNITION
LIMITATIONS
Speed sign recognition may not operate
correctly due to:
• Outdated map data.
• Incorrect recognition of speed limits by
the sensor of signs on parallel roads or
exit ramps.
• Missed recognition of faded, dirty, or
distorted signs.
SPEED SIGN RECOGNITION
INDICATORS When the system detects a speed limit
sign, it appears in the information display.
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Starting the Engine
1.
Start the engine of the booster vehicle
and moderately rev the engine, or
gently press the accelerator to keep
the engine speed between 2000 and
3000 RPM, as shown in your
tachometer.
2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3. Once you start the disabled vehicle, run
both vehicle engines for an additional
three minutes before disconnecting the
jumper cables.
Removing the Jumper Cables
Remove the jumper cables in the reverse
order that they were connected.
Note: Do not switch the headlamps on
when disconnecting the cables. The peak
voltage could blow the bulbs. Jump Starting the Vehicle - Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
Connecting the Jumper Cables WARNING: Do not connect the
negative jumper cable to any other part
of your vehicle. Use the ground point.
Note: If you are using a jump pack or
booster box, follow the manufacturer's
instructions. 1. Pull the red rubber boot backward.
Connect the positive (+) jumper cable
to the positive (+) terminal of the
discharged battery.
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2. Connect the other end of the positive
(+) jumper cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the booster vehicle battery.
3. Connect the negative (-) jumper cable
to the negative (-) terminal of the
booster vehicle battery.
4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) jumper cable to an
exposed metal part of the disabled
vehicle's engine, as shown in the
following illustration, away from the
battery and fuel injection system, or
connect the negative (-) jumper cable
to a ground connection point if
available. Starting the Engine
1.
Start the engine of the booster vehicle
and moderately rev the engine, or
gently press the accelerator to keep
the engine speed between 2000 and
3000 RPM, as shown in your
tachometer.
2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3. Once you start the disabled vehicle, run
both vehicle engines for an additional
three minutes before disconnecting the
jumper cables.
Removing the Jumper Cables
Remove the jumper cables in the reverse
order that they were connected. Note:
Do not switch the headlamps on
when disconnecting the cables. The peak
voltage could blow the bulbs.
POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM
What Is the Post-Crash Alert
System
The system helps draw attention to your
vehicle in the event of a serious impact.
How Does the Post-Crash Alert
System Work
The system is designed to turn the hazard
flashers on and to intermittently sound the
horn in the event of a serious impact that
deploys an airbag or the seatbelt
pretensioners.
Post-Crash Alert System
Limitations
Depending on applicable laws in the
country your vehicle was built for, the horn
does not sound in the event of a serious
impact.
Switching the Post-Crash Alert
System Off
Press the hazard flasher switch or the
unlock button on the remote control to
switch the system off.
Note: The alert turns off when the vehicle
battery runs out of charge.
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ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical Aim Adjustment
The headlamps on your vehicle are
properly aimed at the assembly plant. If
your vehicle has been in an accident, the
alignment of your headlamps should be
checked by your authorized dealer.
8 feet (2.4 meters)
A
Center height of lamp to ground
B
25 feet (7.6 meters)
C
Horizontal reference line
D
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 ft (7.6 m) away.
2. Measure the height of the headlamp bulb center from the ground and mark
an
8 ft (2.4 m) horizontal reference line
on the vertical wall or screen at this
height.
Note: To see a clearer light pattern for
adjusting, you may want to block the light
from one headlamp when adjusting the
other.
3. Switch on the low beam headlamps to
illuminate the wall or screen 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 right hand
portion of the beam pattern. If the top
edge of the high intensity light zone is
not at the horizontal reference line, the
headlamp does need to be adjusted. 5. Locate the vertical adjuster on each
headlamp. Using a Phillips #2
screwdriver, turn the adjuster either
clockwise or counterclockwise in order
to aim 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
Horizontal aim is not required for this
vehicle and is non-adjustable.
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EXTERIOR BULBS
Exterior Bulb Specification Chart
Specification
Lamp
H9
Base headlamp low
beam.
HB3
Base headlamp
high beam.
T20 Amber
Base headlamp
turn.
LED
Base headlamp
side marker. 1
LED
Optional head-
lamp. 1
H8
Base fog lamp.
LED
Optional fog lamp. 1
LED
Tail, brake lamp. 1
T20 Amber
Rear turn lamp.
T20
Backup, reverse
lamp.
W5W
Rear side marker.
LED
License plate lamp. 1
LED
High-mount brake
lamp. 1
1 To replace these lamps, see your
authorized dealer. Changing a Headlamp Bulb WARNING: Make sure the bulbs
have cooled down before removing
them. Failure to follow this warning could
result in serious personal injury.
Note: Handle a halogen headlamp bulb
carefully and keep out of children ’s reach.
Grasp the bulb by only its plastic base and
do not touch the glass. The oil from your
hand could cause the bulb to break the next
time you operate the headlamps.
Note: If you accidentally touch the bulb,
clean it with rubbing alcohol before using it.
Headlamp Park/Turn lamp
A
High beam headlamp
B
Low beam headlamp
C
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High beam headlamp
1. Remove service cap.
2. Remove the bulb from the headlamp
assembly by turning it
counterclockwise, then pull it straight
out.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Low beam headlamp 1. Remove service cap.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
3. Remove the bulb from the headlamp
assembly by turning it
counterclockwise, then pull it straight
out. 4. To install, reverse the removal
procedure.
Changing a Front Turn Signal Lamp
Bulb
Headlamp Park/Turn lamp
A
High beam headlamp
B
Low beam headlamp
C
Park/Turn lamp 1. Remove service cap, if applicable.
2. Remove bulb from the headlamp
assembly by turning it
counterclockwise, then pull it straight
out.
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