It is important to rely upon your dealershipto properly diagnose and repair yourvehicle.
We strongly recommend only using ourgenuine or our authorized re-manufacturedreplacement parts engineered for yourvehicle.
Additives and Chemicals
We do not recommend using chemicals oradditives not approved by us as part ofyour vehicle’s normal maintenance. Pleaseconsult your warranty information.
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is anormal operating characteristic and, byitself, does not necessarily indicate aconcern or that the fluid needs to bechanged. Have discolored fluids that alsoshow signs of overheating or foreignmaterial contamination checkedimmediately.
Make sure to change the vehicle’s oils andfluids at the specified intervals or inconjunction with a repair. Flushing is aviable way to change fluid for many vehiclesub-systems during scheduledmaintenance. It is critical that systems areflushed only with new fluid that is the sameas that required to fill and operate thesystem or using our approved flushingchemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basicmaintenance checks and inspections.
Check Every Month
The air filter restriction gauge.1
The engine oil level.
Function of all interior and the exterior lights.
The tires including the spare for wear and proper pressure.
The windshield washer fluid level.
The fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary or if indicated by the information display.1
The holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris.1
1 Diesel vehicles only.
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Tampering with emissionscontrol systems includingrelated sensors or the DieselExhaust Fluid system can result in reducedengine power and the illumination of theservice engine soon light.
Tampering With a Noise ControlSystem
Federal laws prohibit the following acts:
•Removal or rendering inoperative byany person other than for purposes ofmaintenance.
•Repair or replacement of any device orelement of the design incorporated intoa new vehicle for the purpose of noisecontrol prior to its sale or delivery tothe ultimate purchaser or while it is inuse.
•The use of the vehicle after any personremoves or renders inoperative anydevice or element of the design.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agencymay presume to constitute tampering asfollows:
•Removal of hood blanket, fender apronabsorbers, fender apron barriers,underbody noise shields or acousticallyabsorptive material.
•Tampering or rendering inoperative theengine speed governor, to allow enginespeed to exceed manufacturerspecifications.
If the engine does not start, runs rough,experiences a decrease in engineperformance, experiences excess fuelconsumption or produces excessiveexhaust smoke, check for the following:
•A plugged or disconnected air inletsystem hose.
•A plugged engine air filter element.
•Water in the fuel filter and waterseparator.
•A clogged fuel filter.
•Contaminated fuel.
•Air in the fuel system, due to looseconnections.
•An open or pinched sensor hose.
•Incorrect engine oil level.
•Incorrect fuel for climatic conditions.
•Incorrect engine oil viscosity forclimactic conditions.
Note:Some vehicles have a lifetime fuelfilter that is integrated with the fuel tank.Regular maintenance or replacement is notneeded.
Note:If these checks do not help youcorrect the concern, have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
Noise Emissions Warranty,Prohibited Tampering Acts andMaintenance
On January 1, 1978, Federal regulationbecame effective governing the noiseemission on trucks over 10,000 lb(4,536 kg) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating(GVWR). The preceding statementsconcerning prohibited tampering acts andmaintenance, and the noise warrantyfound in the Warranty Guide, areapplicable to complete chassis cabs over10,000 lb (4,536 kg) GVWR.
EXPORT UNIQUE OPTIONS
For your particular global region, yourvehicle may be equipped with features andoptions that are different from the featuresand options that are described in thisOwner’s Manual. A market uniquesupplement may be supplied thatcomplements this book. By referring to themarket unique supplement, if provided,you can properly identify those features,recommendations and specifications thatare unique to your vehicle. This Owner’s
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Driver Alert – Troubleshooting................270Driver Alert – Information Messages..........270Driving Economically.................................299Driving Hints..................................................290Off-Road Driving...............................................290
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Electric Parking Brake AudibleWarning.........................................................199Electric Parking Brake.................................198Electric Parking Brake –Troubleshooting.............................................199Electric Parking Brake –Troubleshooting........................................199Electric Parking Brake – InformationMessages........................................................200Electric Parking Brake – WarningLamps................................................................199Electric Power Steering..............................219Electric Power Steering Precautions...........219How Does Electric Power SteeringWork....................................................................219Electromagnetic Compatibility..............533Electronic Locking Differential................190Electronic Locking Differential –Troubleshooting.............................................192Electronic Locking DifferentialIndicators.......................................................191Electronic Locking Differential –Troubleshooting.........................................192Electronic Locking Differential –Information Messages.................................192Emergency Call Limitations.......................68Emergency Call Requirements.................68Emergency Call System Data....................25Emergency Towing........................................311Emission Law................................................530Enabling Apps on an AndroidDevice...........................................................444Enabling Apps on an iOS Device...........444Enabling Remote Start................................115End User License Agreement.................505Engine Block Heater....................................153Engine Block Heater Precautions.................153How Does the Engine Block HeaterWork....................................................................153Using the Engine Block Heater......................154
Engine Coolant TemperatureGauge............................................................108Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -2.3L EcoBoost™.......................................405Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -2.7L EcoBoost™.......................................406Engine Oil........................................................323Adding Engine Oil...............................................323Checking the Engine Oil Level.......................323Engine Oil Capacity andSpecification...................................................324Engine Oil Dipstick Overview.........................323Resetting the Engine Oil ChangeReminder..........................................................324Engine Specifications - 2.3LEcoBoost™.................................................401Engine Specifications - 2.7LEcoBoost™.................................................402Evasive Steering Assist.............................266Evasive Steering Assist Limitations............267Switching Evasive Steering Assist On andOff.......................................................................267What Is Evasive Steering Assist...................266Event Data.........................................................23Export Unique Options...............................531Exterior Bulbs................................................334Changing a Rear Lamp Bulb.........................336Exterior Bulb Specification Chart................334Removing a Rear Lamp Assembly..............335Exterior Lamps................................................95Exterior Lamp Audible Warning......................97Exterior Lamp Indicators...................................96Switching the Daytime Running Lamps Onand Off................................................................95Switching the Front Fog Lamps On andOff.........................................................................96Switching the Spot Lamps On andOff.........................................................................96Switching the Turn Signal Lamps On andOff.........................................................................95Exterior Lighting Control.............................94Exterior Lighting.............................................94Autolamps..............................................................95Automatic High Beam Control.......................98Automatic High Beam Control –Troubleshooting............................................100Exterior Lamps......................................................95Exterior Zone Lighting.........................................97
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