Integrated Trailer Brake Controller –Troubleshooting......................................275
Trailer Sway Control
How Does Trailer Sway Control Work.........................................................................277
Trailer Sway Control Precautions..........277
Switching Trailer Sway Control On andOff.................................................................277
Driving Hints
Cold Weather Precautions......................278
Driving on Snow and Ice...........................278
Breaking-In....................................................278
Driving Economically.................................278
Driving in Special Conditions..................279
Driving Through Shallow Water............280
Floor Mats.....................................................280
Crash and BreakdownInformation
Roadside Assistance.................................282
High Voltage Battery Vehicle Precautions- Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV).........283
Switching the Hazard Flashers On andOff................................................................284
Jump Starting the Vehicle.......................284
Post-Crash Alert System.........................287
Post Impact Braking..................................288
Automatic Crash Shutoff........................288
Recovery Towing.........................................289
Transporting the Vehicle.........................290
Towing Your Vehicle
Towing Your Vehicle Precautions.........292
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -Gasoline, FWD.........................................292
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -Gasoline, AWD.........................................292
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)............292
Emergency Towing - Gasoline...............293
Emergency Towing - Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)..........................................293
Towing Your Vehicle – Troubleshooting- Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV).........294
Fuses
Fuse Precautions........................................295
Under Hood Fuse Box...............................295
Body Control Module Fuse Box.............301
Identifying Fuse Types..............................303
Fuses – Troubleshooting.........................303
Maintenance
Maintenance Precautions.......................304
Opening and Closing the Hood............304
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L.................306
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™........................................................................307
Engine Oil......................................................308
Checking the Coolant...............................309
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.0LEcoBoost™................................................313
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.5L,Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV).............314
Changing the Fuel Filter............................315
Drive Belt Routing Overview - 2.0LEcoBoost™................................................315
Changing the 12V Battery.........................315
Changing the 12V Battery - HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV)...........................318
Adjusting the Headlamps.......................320
Exterior Bulbs................................................321
Interior Bulbs................................................326
Vehicle Care
Cleaning Products.......................................327
Cleaning the Exterior.................................328
Cleaning the Interior..................................329
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............332
Waxing Your Vehicle..................................332
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Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard flashers
Headlamp high beams
Headlamps on
Heated rear window
Hill descent control
Horn control
Interior luggage compartmentrelease
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low fuel level
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Malfunction Indicator Lamp(MIL)
Note operating instructions
Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking lamps
Passenger airbag activated
Passenger airbag deactivated
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Requires registered technician
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
See Service Manual
Side airbag
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WHAT IS THE POWER OUTLET
The power outlet can power devices usinga 12 V outlet adapter.
POWER OUTLET
PRECAUTIONS
When you switch the vehicle on, you canuse the socket to power 12 V applianceswith a maximum current rating of 15 A. Donot use the power point over the vehiclecapacity of 12 V DC 180 W or a fuse couldblow. Do not plug in any device thatsupplies power to the vehicle through thepower points. This could result in damageto vehicle systems. Do not hang anyaccessory from the accessory plug. Alwayskeep the power point caps closed whennot in use. Do not insert objects other thanan accessory plug into the power point.
To prevent the battery from running out ofcharge:
•Do not use the power point longer thannecessary when the vehicle is off.
•Do not leave devices plugged inovernight or when you park your vehiclefor extended periods.
•Using devices for extended periodsmay require starting and running theengine to recharge the battery.
LOCATING THE POWER
OUTLETS
Power outlets may be in the followinglocations:
•On the lower instrument panel.
•Inside the center console.
•On the front of the center console.
•On the rear of the center console.
•In the cargo area.
•On the passenger side floor panel.
•3rd row on the quarter trim panels.
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RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
FILLING A PORTABLE FUELCONTAINER
WARNING: Flow of fuel through afuel pump nozzle can produce staticelectricity. This can cause a fire if you arefilling an ungrounded fuel container.
Use the following guidelines to avoidelectrostatic charge build-up, which canproduce a spark, when filling anungrounded fuel container:
•Only use an approved fuel container totransfer fuel to your vehicle. Place thecontainer on the ground when filling it.
•Do not fill a fuel container when it isinside your vehicle (including the cargoarea).
•Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contactwith the fuel container when filling it.
•Do not use a device that holds the fuelpump nozzle lever in the fill position.
ADDING FUEL FROM A PORTABLEFUEL CONTAINER
WARNING: Do not insert the nozzleof a fuel container or an aftermarketfunnel into the fuel filler neck. This maydamage the fuel system filler neck or itsseal and cause fuel to run onto theground.
WARNING: Do not pry open thefuel tank filler valve. This could damagethe fuel system. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in fire, personalinjury or death.
WARNING: Do not dispose of fuelin the household refuse or the publicsewage system. Use an authorized wastedisposal facility.
When refueling the vehicle fuel tank froma fuel container, use the fuel filler funnelincluded with your vehicle. See Locatingthe Fuel Filler Funnel (page 172).
Note:Do not use aftermarket funnels asthey may not work with the capless fuelsystem and can damage it.
When refueling the vehicle fuel tank froma fuel container, do the following:
1.Fully open the fuel filler door.
2.Fully insert the fuel filler funnel into thefuel filler inlet.
3.Add fuel to your vehicle from the fuelcontainer.
4.Remove the fuel filler funnel.
5.Fully close the fuel filler door.
6.Clean the fuel filler funnel and place itback in your vehicle or correctly disposeof it.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: When your vehicle isstationary, keep the brake pedal fullypressed when shifting gears. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury, death or propertydamage.
WARNING: Do not apply the brakepedal and accelerator pedalsimultaneously. Applying both pedalssimultaneously for more than a fewseconds limits vehicle performance,which may result in difficulty maintainingspeed in traffic and could lead to seriousinjury.
WARNING: Apply the parkingbrake, shift into park (P), switch thevehicle off and remove the key or remotecontrol before you leave your vehicle.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in personal injury or death.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POSITIONS
PARK (P)
WARNING: Shift into park (P) onlywhen your vehicle is stationary.
In park (P) power is not transmitted to thedriven wheels.
Note:A tone sounds if you attempt to exityour vehicle without the vehicle in park (P).
Note:Your vehicle may not shift out of park(P) if the 12 V battery has run out of charge.
Note:Your vehicle may not shift out of park(P) if a fuse is blown.
Note:Your vehicle may not shift out of park(P) unless the key or remote control is insideyour vehicle.
Note:The electronic parking brake couldapply when you power your vehicle on withthe selector in park (P).
Note:The electronic parking brake couldapply if you shift to park (P) without fullypressing the brake pedal.
Note:The electronic parking brake couldapply if you shift to park (P) on a slope.
Note:Do not manually release the parkingbrake when the selector is in park (P). SeeAutomatically Releasing the ElectricParking Brake (page 195).
Note:Your vehicle could shift into park (P)if you attempt to exit your vehicle withoutthe transmission in park (P). See How DoesAutomatic Return to Park (P) Work (page184).
Note:A tone could sound when you selectpark (P).
REVERSE (R)
WARNING: Shift into reverse (R)only when your vehicle is stationary.
In reverse (R) power is transmitted to thedriven wheels.
NEUTRAL (N)
WARNING: In neutral (N) yourvehicle is free to roll.
In neutral (N) power is not transmitted tothe driven wheels.
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FUSE PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Always disconnect thebattery before servicing high currentfuses.
WARNING: To reduce risk ofelectrical shock, always replace thecover to the power distribution boxbefore reconnecting the battery orrefilling fluid reservoirs.
WARNING: Always replace a fusewith one that has the specifiedamperage rating. Using a fuse with ahigher amperage rating can cause severewire damage and could start a fire.
UNDER HOOD FUSE BOX
LOCATING THE UNDER HOODFUSE BOX
ACCESSING THE UNDER HOODFUSE BOX
1.Pull the latch toward you and removethe top cover.
2.Pull the connector lever upward.
3.Pull the connector upward to removeit.
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4.Pull both latches toward you andremove the fuse box.
5.Turn the fuse box over and open thelid.
IDENTIFYING THE FUSES IN THE UNDER HOOD FUSE BOX
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Protected ComponentRatingItem
Not used.—1
Driveline control module.40 A2
Horn.20 A3
Auxiliary heater (hybridelectric vehicle).40 A4
Not used.—5
Not used.—6
Auxiliary heater (hybridelectric vehicle).60 A7
Not used.—8
Auxiliary heater (hybridelectric vehicle).40 A9
Starter motor.30 A10
Powertrain control module.15 A11
Powertrain control module.15 A12
Powertrain control module.15 A13
Powertrain control module.15 A14
Not used.—15
Not used.—16
Air conditioning compressor.10 A17
Powertrain control module.10 A18
Anti-lock brake systemmodule.10 A19
Powertrain control module(hybrid electric vehicle).10 A20
Adaptive cruise control.5 A21
Battery electronic controlmodule (hybrid electricvehicle).
5 A22
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