You can also drive your vehicle in such away that dilutes and increases the level ofoil by frequent short trips that do not allowthe engine to get to operating temperature,extended idling and low speed driving forlong periods of time.
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 instrument cluster
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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Doors and Locks – Troubleshooting........71Doors and Locks – Frequently AskedQuestions............................................................72Doors and Locks – InformationMessages.............................................................71Doors and Locks – Warning Lamps................71Drive Belt Routing Overview - 2.0LEcoBoost™.................................................292Drive Belt Routing Overview - 2.7LEcoBoost™.................................................292Driver Alert.......................................................241Driver Alert – Troubleshooting......................242Driver Alert Limitations...............................241Driver Alert Precautions.............................241Driver Alert – Troubleshooting................242Driver Alert – Information Messages..........242Driving Economically..................................259Driving Hints..................................................259Driving in Special Conditions........................259Driving in Special Conditions..................259Driving In Sand...................................................260Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain...............260Driving Through Mud and Water..................259Driving Through Shallow Water..............261
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Easy Entry and Exit........................................78Electric Parking Brake AudibleWarning.........................................................185Electric Parking Brake.................................184Electric Parking Brake –Troubleshooting.............................................185Electric Parking Brake –Troubleshooting.........................................185Electric Parking Brake – InformationMessages..........................................................186Electric Parking Brake – WarningLamps................................................................185Electric Power Steering..............................193Electric Power Steering Precautions...........193Electromagnetic Compatibility..............478Emergency Call Limitations.......................58Emergency Call Requirements..................57Emergency Call System Data....................23Emergency Towing......................................270Emission Law................................................474
Enabling Apps on an AndroidDevice............................................................377Enabling Apps on an iOS Device............377Enabling Remote Start...............................125End User License Agreement.................449Engine Air Filter............................................290Changing the Engine Air Filter......................290Engine Block Heater....................................158Engine Block Heater Precautions.................158How Does the Engine Block HeaterWork...................................................................159Using the Engine Block Heater......................159Engine Coolant TemperatureGauge..............................................................114Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -2.0L EcoBoost™.......................................345Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -2.7L EcoBoost™........................................346Engine Oil.......................................................285Adding Engine Oil..............................................285Checking the Engine Oil Level......................285Engine Oil Capacity andSpecification..................................................286Engine Oil Dipstick Overview........................285Resetting the Intelligent Oil LifeMonitor.............................................................286Engine Specifications - 2.0LEcoBoost™..................................................341Engine Specifications - 2.7LEcoBoost™.................................................342Entering a Parallel Parking Space.........204Entering a Perpendicular ParkingSpace............................................................205Evasive Steering Assist..............................238Evasive Steering Assist Limitations............238Switching Evasive Steering Assist On andOff.......................................................................238What Is Evasive Steering Assist...................238Event Data..........................................................21Exiting a Parking Space............................205Export Unique Options..............................475Extending the Remote StartDuration.........................................................126Exterior Bulbs................................................297Changing a Front Turn Signal LampBulb...................................................................299Changing a Headlamp Bulb..........................298
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