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Switching the Rear Window Wiper Onand Off ..........................................................93
Reverse Wipe ..................................................93
Checking the Wiper Blades .......................94
Replacing the Front Wiper Blades .........94
Replacing the Rear Wiper Blades ...........94
Washers ............................................................95
Wipers and Washers – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
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Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lighting Control .............................97
Headlamps ......................................................97
Headlamps – Troubleshooting ...............98
Autolamps .......................................................98
Exterior Lamps ...............................................99
Automatic High Beam Control ..............100
Automatic High Beam Control –Troubleshooting .......................................102
Interior Lighting
Switching All of the Interior Lamps Onand Off ........................................................103
Switching the Front Interior Lamps On and Off ........................................................103
Switching the Rear Interior Lamps On and Off ........................................................103
Interior Lamp Function ..............................103
Adjusting the Instrument Panel Lighting Brightness ..................................................103
Ambient Lighting .........................................103
Interior Lighting – Troubleshooting ......104
Windows
Opening and Closing the Windows ......105
Window Bounce-Back ..............................105
Locking the Rear Window Controls ......106
Interior Mirror
Interior Mirror Precautions ........................107 Manually Dimming the Interior Mirror
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Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror ..................107
Exterior Mirrors
Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors .................108
Folding the Exterior Mirrors .....................108
Moonroof
Opening and Closing the Sun Shade ........................................................................\
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Opening and Closing the Moonroof ......109
Venting the Moonroof ...............................109
Moonroof Bounce-Back ............................110
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Overview - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), Vehicles With:
6.5 Inch Instrument Cluster Display
Screen ............................................................111
Instrument Cluster Overview - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), Vehicles With:
12.3 Inch Instrument Cluster Display
Screen ...........................................................112
Instrument Cluster Overview - Gasoline, Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Instrument
Cluster Display Screen ............................113
Instrument Cluster Overview - Gasoline, Vehicles With: 6.5 Inch Instrument
Cluster Display Screen ...........................114
Instrument Cluster Overview - Gasoline, Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Instrument
Cluster Display Screen ............................115
Instrument Cluster Overview - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV),
Vehicles With: 6.5 Inch Instrument
Cluster Display Screen ...........................116
Instrument Cluster Overview - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV),
Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Instrument
Cluster Display Screen ............................117
Tachometer - Excluding: Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (PHEV) ..........................................117
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Power Gauge - Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(PHEV), Vehicles With: 6.5 Inch
Instrument Cluster Display Screen
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Power Gauge - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(PHEV), Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch
Instrument Cluster Display Screen
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..118
Speedometer .................................................118
Fuel Gauge ......................................................118
Vehicle Range Display - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) .........................119
High Voltage Battery Gauge - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ...........119
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ........................................................................\
..119
What Is the Information Bar .....................119
What Are the Instrument Cluster Warning Lamps .........................................119
Instrument Cluster Warning Lamps ......120
What Are the Instrument Cluster Indicators .....................................................121
Instrument Cluster Indicators ..................121
Instrument Cluster Display
Using the Instrument Cluster Display Controls .......................................................123
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu - Vehicles With: 6.5 Inch Instrument
Cluster Display Screen ...........................123
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Instrument
Cluster Display Screen ..........................124
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu - Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Instrument
Cluster Display Screen ..........................124
Customizing the Instrument Cluster Display - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch
Instrument Cluster Display Screen
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.124 Customizing the Instrument Cluster
Display - Vehicles With: 6.5 Inch
Instrument Cluster Display Screen/ 12.3
Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
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Personalized Settings ................................125
Fuel Economy Display ...............................126
Fuel Economy Display - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) .........................127
Fuel Economy Display - Gasoline ..........127
EV Coach - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(PHEV) .........................................................127
What Is Electric Efficiency - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ..........128
What Is Brake Coach - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (PHEV) ........................................128
What Is the Trip Summary - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ........................128
Vehicle Charging Status - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ........................128
Trip Computer
Accessing the Trip Computer - VehiclesWith: 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
Resetting the Trip Computer ...................129
Resetting the Individual Trip Values - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Instrument
Cluster Display Screen ..........................129
Configuring the Trip Computer - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Instrument Cluster
Display Screen ..........................................129
Trip Data ..........................................................129
Head Up Display
What Is the Head Up Display ...................131
Switching the Head Up Display On and Off ..................................................................131
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Programming the Garage Door Openerto Your Garage Door Opener Motor
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Programming the Garage Door Opener to Your Gate Opener Motor .................164
Clearing the Garage Door Opener .........164
Reprogramming the Garage Door Opener ........................................................................\
.165
Garage Door Opener Radio Frequencies ........................................................................\
.165
USB Ports
Locating the USB Ports .............................166
Playing Media Using the USB Port .......166
Charging a Device ........................................167
Power Outlet - Vehicles With:12V Power Outlet
What Is the Power Outlet ........................168
Power Outlet Precautions .......................168
Locating the Power Outlets ....................168
Wireless Accessory Charger
What Is the Wireless Accessory Charger........................................................................\
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Wireless Accessory Charger Precautions ........................................................................\
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Locating the Wireless Accessory Charger ........................................................................\
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Charging a Wireless Device .....................169
Storage
Cup Holders ...................................................170
Glasses Holder ..............................................170
Starting and Stopping the Engine
Starting and Stopping the Engine –Precautions .................................................171
Ignition Switch ................................................171
Push Button Ignition Switch ....................172
Starting the Engine ......................................172 Engine Block Heater ....................................174
Stopping the Engine ...................................175
Automatic Engine Stop .............................176
Starting and Stopping the Engine –
Troubleshooting .......................................176
Hybrid Electric VehicleInformation
What is a Hybrid Electric Vehicle ...........179
How Does a Hybrid Electric Vehicle Work........................................................................\
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Hybrid Electric Vehicle Driving Characteristics ..........................................179
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Indicators ..........179
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information – Troubleshooting ......................................180
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information .................................................181
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information – Troubleshooting ..........182
Auto-Start-Stop
What Is Auto-Start-Stop ..........................184
Auto-Start-Stop Precautions .................184
Switching Auto-Start-Stop On and Off........................................................................\
.184
Stopping the Engine ...................................184
Restarting the Engine ................................184
Auto-Start-Stop Indicators .....................184
Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
.185
Fuel and Refueling
Fuel and Refueling Precautions .............187
Fuel Quality ...................................................188
Locating the Fuel Filler Funnel ...............189
Running Out of Fuel ...................................189
Refueling ..........................................................191
Fuel Tank Capacity .....................................195
Fuel and Refueling – Troubleshooting........................................................................\
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Catalytic Converter
What Is the Catalytic Converter ............198
Catalytic Converter Precautions ...........198
Catalytic Converter – Troubleshooting........................................................................\
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High Voltage Battery
What Is the High Voltage Battery ..........199
High Voltage Battery Precautions .........199
Charging Your Vehicle - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(PHEV)
What is AC Charging .................................200
Charging Your Vehicle Precautions ......200
Charging Equipment .................................200
Locating the Charge Port ........................203
Charge Port Indicators .............................204
AC Charging ..................................................205
Setting the Charging Schedule andPreferences ..............................................206
Charging Your Vehicle – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
207
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission Precautions.......................................................................2\
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Automatic Transmission Positions ......209
Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear ..............210
Automatic Transmission Position Indicators ....................................................210
Temporary Neutral Mode ...........................211
Automatic Return to Park (P) ..................211
Grade Assist - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) ...........................................................212
Manual Park Release - Gasoline ............212
Automatic Transmission Audible Warnings .....................................................214
Automatic Transmission – Troubleshooting .......................................214
All-Wheel Drive
How Does All-Wheel Drive Work ...........216
All-Wheel Drive Precautions ...................216
All-Wheel Drive Limitations ....................216
All-Wheel Drive – Troubleshooting ......216
Brakes
Brake Precautions ........................................217
Anti-Lock Braking System ........................217
Brake Over Accelerator ..............................217
Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir ........218
Checking the Brake Fluid ..........................218
Brake Fluid Specification ..........................218
Brakes – Troubleshooting ........................219
Electric Parking Brake
What Is the Electric Parking Brake .......220
Applying the Electric Parking Brake ......220
Applying the Electric Parking Brake in anEmergency ................................................220
Manually Releasing the Electric Parking Brake ...........................................................220
Automatically Releasing the Electric Parking Brake .............................................221
Electric Parking Brake Audible Warning ........................................................................\
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Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery Has Run Out of
Charge ..........................................................221
Electric Parking Brake – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
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Hill Start Assist
What Is Hill Start Assist ............................223
How Does Hill Start Assist Work ...........223
Hill Start Assist Precautions ...................223
Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting ......223
Auto Hold
How Does Auto Hold Work .....................224
Switching Auto Hold On and Off ..........224
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Using Auto Hold ..........................................224
Auto Hold Indicators ..................................224
Traction Control
How Does Traction Control Work .........225
Switching Traction Control On and Off........................................................................\
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Traction Control Indicator ........................225
Traction Control – Troubleshooting .....225
Stability Control
How Does Stability Control Work .........227
Switching Stability Control On and Off ........................................................................\
228
Stability Control Indicator .......................228
Stability Control – Troubleshooting .....228
Steering
Electric Power Steering ............................229
Steering – Troubleshooting ....................229
Parking Aids
Parking Aid Precautions ...........................230
Rear Parking Aid ..........................................230
Front Parking Aid ..........................................231
Side Parking Aid - Vehicles With: Active Park Assist .................................................232
Parking Aid Indicators ...............................233
Parking Aids – Troubleshooting ............234
Rear View Camera
What Is the Rear View Camera .............235
Rear View Camera Precautions ............235
Locating the Rear View Camera ...........235
Rear View Camera Guide Lines .............235
Rear View Camera Object Distance Indicators ...................................................236
Rear View Camera Settings ....................236
Active Park Assist
What Is Active Park Assist .......................238
How Does Active Park Assist Work ......238
Active Park Assist Precautions ..............238
Switching Active Park Assist On and Off ........................................................................\
238
Entering a Parallel Parking Space ........238
Entering a Perpendicular Parking Space ........................................................................\
239
Exiting a Parking Space ............................239
Active Park Assist – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
240
Cruise Control
What Is Cruise Control ..............................242
Switching Cruise Control On and Off........................................................................\
242
Setting the Cruise Control Speed .........242
Canceling the Set Speed .........................243
Resuming the Set Speed .........................243
Cruise Control Indicators .........................243
Adaptive Cruise Control
How Does Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop and Go Work ..................................244
Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions ........................................................................\
244
Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations ........................................................................\
245
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On and Off ........................................................247
Adaptive Cruise Control Automatic Cancellation ..............................................247
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Speed ..........................................................247
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Gap ........................................................................\
248
Canceling the Set Speed .........................249
Resuming the Set Speed .........................249
Overriding the Set Speed ........................249
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators ......250
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Switching From Adaptive Cruise Controlto Cruise Control .....................................250
Lane Centering ............................................250
Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control ......253
Adaptive Cruise Control – Troubleshooting ......................................254
Drive Mode Control
What Is Drive Mode Control ....................257
Selecting a Drive Mode - Excluding:Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
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Selecting a Drive Mode .............................257
Drive Modes ..................................................258
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Drive Modes .........................................................259
Lane Keeping System
What Is the Lane Keeping System ........261
How Does the Lane Keeping SystemWork .............................................................261
Lane Keeping System Precautions .......261
Lane Keeping System Limitations ........261
Switching the Lane Keeping System On and Off .......................................................262
Switching the Lane Keeping System Mode ...........................................................262
Alert Mode .....................................................262
Aid Mode ........................................................263
Alert and Aid Mode ....................................263
Lane Keeping System Indicators ..........264
Lane Keeping System – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
265
Blind Spot InformationSystem
What Is Blind Spot Information System........................................................................\
268
How Does Blind Spot Information System Work ............................................268
Blind Spot Information System Precautions ..............................................268 Blind Spot Information System
Limitations ................................................268
Blind Spot Information System Requirements ..........................................268
Switching Blind Spot Information System On and Off ................................268
Locating the Blind Spot Information System Sensors ......................................269
Blind Spot Information System Indicators ...................................................269
Blind Spot Information System – Troubleshooting ......................................270
Cross Traffic Alert
What Is Cross Traffic Alert ........................271
How Does Cross Traffic Alert Work .......271
Cross Traffic Alert Precautions ...............271
Cross Traffic Alert Limitations .................271
Switching Cross Traffic Alert On and Off........................................................................\
..271
Locating the Cross Traffic Alert Sensors ........................................................................\
.272
Cross Traffic Alert Indicators ...................272
Cross Traffic Alert – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
.273
Pre-Collision Assist
What Is Pre-Collision Assist ....................274
How Does Pre-Collision Assist Work........................................................................\
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Pre-Collision Assist Precautions ...........274
Pre-Collision Assist Limitations ............275
Switching Pre-Collision Assist On and Off .................................................................275
Locating the Pre-Collision Assist Sensors ........................................................................\
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Distance Indication ....................................276
Distance Alert ...............................................278
Automatic Emergency Braking ..............278
Evasive Steering Assist .............................279
Pre-Collision Assist – Troubleshooting .......................................................................2\
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Driver Alert
What Is Driver Alert ....................................282
How Does Driver Alert Work ...................282
Driver Alert Precautions ...........................282
Driver Alert Limitations .............................282
Switching Driver Alert On and Off ........282
Driver Alert Indicators ...............................283
Driver Alert – Troubleshooting ..............283
Speed Sign Recognition
What Is Speed Sign Recognition ..........284
How Does Speed Sign Recognition Work........................................................................\
284
Speed Sign Recognition Precautions ........................................................................\
284
Speed Sign Recognition Limitations ........................................................................\
284
Speed Sign Recognition Indicators ......284
Setting the Speed Sign Recognition Speed Warning ........................................285
Setting the Speed Sign Recognition Speed Tolerance .....................................285
Speed Sign Recognition – Troubleshooting ......................................285
Load Carrying
Load Carrying Precautions ......................287
Locating the Safety ComplianceCertification Labels ...............................288
What Is the Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................................................................\
288
What Is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ........................................................................\
288
What Is the Gross Combined Weight Rating .........................................................288
Calculating Payload ..................................290
Calculating the Load Limit .....................290
Roof Rack ......................................................292
Luggage Compartment
Installing and Removing the Luggage Compartment Cover.............................294
Connecting a Trailer
Connecting a Trailer Precautions .........296
Connecting a Trailer ..................................296
Towing a Trailer
Towing a Trailer Precautions ..................298
Trailer Brake Precautions ........................298
Towing a Trailer Limitations ...................299
Loading Your Trailer ...................................299
Trailer Towing Hints ...................................299
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or
Personal Watercraft .............................300
Towing Weights and Dimensions ..........301
Trailer Sway Control
How Does Trailer Sway Control Work ........................................................................\
303
Trailer Sway Control Precautions .........303
Switching Trailer Sway Control On and Off ................................................................303
Driving Hints
Cold Weather Precautions ......................304
Breaking-In ...................................................304
Driving Economically ................................304
Driving in Special Conditions .................304
Driving Through Shallow Water ............306
Floor Mats .....................................................306
Crash and BreakdownInformation
Roadside Assistance ................................308
High Voltage Battery Vehicle Precautions- Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) ........309
Switching the Hazard Flashers On and Off .................................................................310
Jump Starting the Vehicle ........................310
Post-Crash Alert System ..........................313
Automatic Crash Shutoff .........................314
Transporting the Vehicle ...........................314
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Towing Your Vehicle
Towing Your Vehicle Precautions ..........316
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -Gasoline, AWD ..........................................316
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - Gasoline, FWD ..........................................316
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ..........316
Emergency Towing - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (PHEV) .........................................317
Emergency Towing - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F24 ..............................317
Emergency Towing - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35 .............................318
Towing Your Vehicle – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
.318
Fuses
Fuse Precautions .........................................319
Under Hood Fuse Box ................................319
Body Control Module Fuse Box .............325
Identifying Fuse Types ..............................327
Fuses – Troubleshooting ..........................327
Maintenance
Maintenance Precautions .......................328
Opening and Closing the Hood .............328
Under Hood Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™........................................................................\
330
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
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Under Hood Overview - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) ...........................................332
Engine Oil .......................................................333
Checking the Coolant ...............................334
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 1.5L EcoBoost™/2.0L EcoBoost™ ..........338
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) .........339 Changing the Fuel Filter - Gasoline,
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) ...........340
Drive Belt Routing Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™ ..............................................340
Drive Belt Routing Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™ ................................................341
12V Battery .....................................................341
Changing the 12V Battery ........................343
Adjusting the Headlamps .......................344
Exterior Bulbs ...............................................345
Interior Bulbs ................................................348
Vehicle Care
Cleaning Products ......................................349
Cleaning the Exterior .................................349
Cleaning the Interior ...................................351
Repairing Minor Paint Damage ..............353
Waxing Your Vehicle ..................................353
Body Styling Kits
Body Styling Kit Precautions ..................354
Storing Your Vehicle
Preparing Your Vehicle for Storage ......355
Removing Your Vehicle From Storage ........................................................................\
356
Wheel and Tire Information
Locating the Tire label ..............................357
Department of Transportation UniformTire Quality Grades ................................357
Information on the Tire Sidewall ..........358
Glossary of Tire Terminology .................363
Tire Replacement Requirements .........364
Using Snow Chains ....................................366
Tire Care
Checking the Tire Pressures ...................368
Inflating the Tires .......................................368
Inspecting the Tire for Wear ...................369
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