
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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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 1.5L ECOBOOST™
308 93E308193
Windshield washer fluid. See Adding Washer Fluid (page 96).
A
Engine coolant reservoir. See Checking the Coolant (page 334).
B
Engine oil dipstick. See Engine Oil Dipstick Overview (page 333).
C
Engine oil filler cap. See Adding Engine Oil (page 333).
D
Brake fluid reservoir. See Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir (page 218).
E
Battery. See Changing the 12V Battery (page 343).
F
Engine compartment fuse box. See Fuses (page 319).
G
Air filter. See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 338).
H
330
Maintenance

UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 2.0L ECOBOOST™
30 05E307705
Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See Adding Washer Fluid (page 96).
A
Engine coolant reservoir. See Checking the Coolant (page 334).
B
Engine oil dipstick. See Engine Oil Dipstick Overview (page 333).
C
Engine oil filler cap. See Adding Engine Oil (page 333).
D
Brake fluid reservoir. See Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir (page 218).
E
Battery. See Changing the 12V Battery (page 343).
F
Engine compartment fuse box. See Fuses (page 319).
G
Air filter assembly. See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 338).
H
331
Maintenance

UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE (HEV)
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Windshield washer fluid reservoir: See Adding Washer Fluid (page 96).
A
Low temperature coolant cap: See Checking the Coolant (page 334).
B
High temperature coolant cap: See Checking the Coolant (page 334).
C
Engine oil filler cap: See Adding Engine Oil (page 333).
D
Engine oil dipstick: See Engine Oil Dipstick Overview (page 333).
E
Brake fluid reservoir: See Checking the Brake Fluid (page 218).
F
Power distribution box: See Under Hood Fuse Box (page 320).
G
Air filter assembly: See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 339).
H
332
Maintenance

ENGINE OIL
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK OVERVIEW
- 1.5L ECOBOOST (132KW/180PS)
– I3 (Y1)
AB
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Minimum.
A
Maximum.
B
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK OVERVIEW
- 2.0L ECOBOOST (177KW/240PS)
– MI4/2.5L DURATEC – HYBRID
(121KW/164PS) (BG)
E225040
Minimum.
A
Fill Level.
B
Maximum.
C
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Make sure that your vehicle is on level
ground.
2. Check the oil level before starting the engine, or switch the engine off after
warming up and wait 10 minutes for
the oil to drain into the oil pan.
3. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth.
4. Reinstall the dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
5. Remove the dipstick again to check the oil level.
Note: If the oil level is between the
maximum and minimum marks, the oil level
is acceptable. Do not add oil.
6. If the oil level is at the minimum mark, immediately add oil.
7. Reinstall the dipstick. Make sure it is fully seated.
Note: The oil consumption of new engines
reaches its normal level after approximately
3,000 mi (5,000 km).
ADDING ENGINE OIL
WARNING: Do not remove the filler
cap when the engine is running.
WARNING: Do not add engine oil
when the engine is hot. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal
injury.
Do not use supplemental engine oil
additives because they are unnecessary
and could lead to engine damage that the
vehicle warranty may not cover.
1. Clean the area surrounding the engine oil filler cap before you remove it.
2. Remove the engine oil filler cap.
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3. Add engine oil that meets ourspecifications. See Capacities and
Specifications (page 387).
4. Reinstall the engine oil filler cap. Turn it clockwise until you feel a strong
resistance.
Note: Do not add oil further than the
maximum mark. Oil levels above the
maximum mark may cause engine damage.
Note: Immediately soak up any oil spillage
with an absorbent cloth.
RESETTING THE ENGINE OIL
CHANGE REMINDER
Use the information display controls on
the steering wheel to reset the oil change
reminder.
From the main menu scroll to:
Action and description
Message
Press the right arrow button,
then from this menu scroll
to the following message.
Settings
Press the right arrow button,
then from this menu scroll
to the following message.
Conveni-
ence
Press the right arrow button,
then from this menu scroll
to the following message.
Oil Life
Reset
Press and hold the OK
button until the instrument
cluster displays the
following message.
Hold OK to
Reset
Reset Successful
When the oil change
reminder resets the instru-
ment cluster displays 100%.
Remaining Life
{00}%
Action and description
Message
If the instrument cluster
displays one of the following
messages, repeat the
process.
Not Reset
Reset Cancelled
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY AND
SPECIFICATION
For filling information, please refer to the
Capacities and Specifications section of
your owner's manual. See Engine Oil
Capacity and Specification (page 392).
CHECKING THE COOLANT
When the engine is cold, check the
concentration and level of the coolant at
the intervals listed in the scheduled
maintenance information. See Scheduled
Maintenance (page 482).
Note:Make sure that the coolant level is
between the minimum and maximum marks
on the coolant reservoir.
Note: Coolant expands when it is hot. The
level may extend beyond the MAX mark.
If the coolant level is at or below the
minimum mark, add prediluted coolant
immediately.
Maintain coolant concentration within
48% to 50%, which equates to a freeze
point between -29°F (-34°C) and -35°F
(-37°C). Coolant concentration should be
checked using a refractometer. We do not
recommend the use of hydrometers or
coolant test strips for measuring coolant
concentration.
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Maintenance

Electric Vehicle Information.....................457
Electromagnetic Compatibility..............559
Emergency Call Limitations........................57
Emergency Call Requirements..................57
Emergency Call System Data....................25
Emergency Towing - 8-Speed AutomaticTransmission – 8F24................................317
Emergency Towing - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35...............................318
Emergency Towing - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (PHEV)...........................................317
Emission Law.................................................557
Enabling Remote Start...............................134
End User License Agreement..................532
Engine Block Heater.....................................174
Engine Block Heater Precautions..................174
How Does the Engine Block Heater
Work....................................................................174
Using the Engine Block Heater.......................174
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..............................................................119
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 1.5L EcoBoost™........................................392
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 2.0L EcoBoost™.......................................393
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(PHEV).........................................................395
Engine Oil........................................................333
Adding Engine Oil...............................................333
Checking the Engine Oil Level.......................333
Engine Oil Capacity and
Specification...................................................334
Engine Oil Dipstick Overview.........................333
Resetting the Engine Oil Change Reminder.........................................................334
Engine Specifications - 1.5LEcoBoost™.................................................387
Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™................................................388
Engine Specifications - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (PHEV).........................389
Entering a Parallel Parking Space.........238
Entering a Perpendicular Parking Space............................................................239 Entertainment..............................................440
Evasive Steering Assist..............................279
Evasive Steering Assist Limitations............279
Switching Evasive Steering Assist On and
Off.......................................................................2\
79
What Is Evasive Steering Assist....................279
EV Coach - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(PHEV)...........................................................127
Event Data.........................................................23
Exiting a Parking Space.............................239
Extending the Remote Start Duration.........................................................134
Exterior Bulbs................................................345
Changing a Front Fog Lamp Bulb................347
Changing a Front Turn Signal Lamp
Bulb...................................................................346
Changing a Headlamp Bulb..........................345
Changing a Reversing Lamp Bulb...............348
Exterior Bulb Specification Chart................345
Exterior Lamps................................................99Exterior Lamp Audible Warning...................100
Exterior Lamp Indicators.................................100
Switching the Daytime Running Lamps On and Off................................................................9\
9
Switching the Front Fog Lamps On and Off........................................................................\
.99
Switching the Turn Signal Lamps On and Off........................................................................\
.99
Exterior Lighting Control..............................97
Exterior Lighting..............................................97
Autolamps..............................................................98
Automatic High Beam Control.....................100
Automatic High Beam Control –Troubleshooting.............................................102
Exterior Lamps......................................................99
Headlamps.............................................................97
Headlamps – Troubleshooting......................98
Exterior Mirrors..............................................108
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................40
Federal Highway Administration Regulation....................................................531
Flat Tire
See: Changing a Flat Tire................................382Floor Mats......................................................306
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