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Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps....................460Headlamps.......................................................117Adjusting the Level of the Headlamps.........117Headlamp Indicators..........................................117Using the High Beam Headlamps.................117Headlamps – Troubleshooting.................117Headlamps – Frequently AskedQuestions...........................................................117Head Up Display............................................147Head Up Display – Troubleshooting...........148Head Up Display Settings..........................147Head Up Display –Troubleshooting.........................................148Head Up Display – InformationMessages..........................................................148Heated Seats.................................................168Heated Seat Precautions................................168Switching the Heated Seats On andOff.......................................................................168HeatingSee: Climate Control - Vehicles With:Automatic Temperature Control..............152See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: ManualTemperature Control....................................156Hill Descent Control....................................277Hill Descent Control –Troubleshooting............................................278Hill Descent Control Indicator..................277Hill Descent Control Precautions...........277Hill Descent Control –Troubleshooting........................................278Hill Descent Control – InformationMessages.........................................................278Hill Descent Control Videos.....................278Hill Start Assist.............................................265Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting.............265Hill Start Assist Precautions....................265Hill Start Assist –Troubleshooting........................................265Hill Start Assist – InformationMessages.........................................................265Hill Start Assist Videos..............................265Hitches.............................................................359Fifth-Wheel Trailer Hitch.................................361
Hooking Up a Trailer Using aWeight-Distributing Hitch.........................360Installing a Hitch................................................359Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood.........440Horn....................................................................110How Does 911 Assist Work..........................67How Does Adaptive Cruise Control WithStop and Go Work....................................296How Does Auto Hold Work......................266How Does Blind Spot InformationSystem Work...............................................327How Does Cross Traffic AlertWork...............................................................335How Does Cross Traffic BrakingWork...............................................................262How Does Drive Mode ControlWork.................................................................311How Does Driver Alert Work....................346How Does Easy Entry and ExitWork................................................................90How Does Exit Warning Work.................332How Does Four-Wheel Drive Work.......238How Does Hill Descent ControlWork...............................................................277How Does Hill Start Assist Work...........265How Does Onboard Scales Work..........384How Does Pre-Collision AssistWork..............................................................338How Does Reverse Brake AssistWork..............................................................258How Does Smart Hitch Work..................382How Does Speed Sign RecognitionWork..............................................................348How Does Stability Control Work..........270How Does the 360 Degree CameraWork..............................................................290How Does the Diesel Particulate FilterWork................................................................221How Does the Electronic LockingDifferential Work.......................................245How Does the Lane Keeping SystemWork................................................................317How Does the Rear Occupant AlertSystem Work................................................174How Does the Safety Canopy™Work.................................................................58
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How Does the Selective CatalyticReduction System Work........................226How Does the Speed Limiter Work.......316How Does Traction Control Work.........268How Does Trailer Backup AssistanceWork..............................................................386How Does Trailer Hitching AssistanceWork...............................................................378How Does Trailer Reverse GuidanceWork...............................................................401How Does Trailer Sway ControlWork...............................................................377How Do Personal Profiles Work..............577How Do the Front Airbags Work...............57How Do the Side Airbags Work.................57Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid Capacityand Specification.....................................546Hydraulic Power Steering.........................279Checking the Hydraulic Power SteeringFluid...................................................................280Hydraulic Power Steering Guidelines.........279Locating the Hydraulic Power Steering FluidReservoir..........................................................280
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Icon GlossarySee: Symbols Glossary.......................................23IconsSee: Symbols Glossary.......................................23Identifying Fuse Types...............................439Identifying the Audio Unit........................553Identifying the Auxiliary SwitchWiring............................................................587Identifying the Climate ControlUnit..................................................................152Idle Timer........................................................207How Does Idle Timer Work.............................207Idle Timer Precautions....................................208Idle Timer Settings...........................................208What is Idle Timer..............................................207Ignition Switch..............................................202Inflating the Tires........................................490Information On Demand Screen...........564Information on the Tire Sidewall...........479Inspecting the Tire for Damage.............494Inspecting the Tire for Wear....................494
Inspecting the Wheel ValveStems...........................................................498Installing Child Restraints..........................40Attaching the Front Seat Tether Strap........45Attaching the Rear Seat Tether Strap..........46Combining the Seatbelt and Lower Anchorsfor Attaching Child Restraints....................45Installing a Child Restraint in a CenterSeat......................................................................44Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren...............................................................44Using Seatbelts....................................................40Using Tether Straps.............................................45Instrument Cluster Display.......................143Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu -Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen...............144Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu -Vehicles With: 8 Inch Screen.................143Instrument Cluster Indicators..................140Instrument Cluster.......................................136Fuel Gauge.............................................................137Instrument Cluster Overview - VehiclesWith: 12 Inch Screen..................................137Instrument Cluster Overview - VehiclesWith: 8 Inch Screen...................................136Instrument Cluster WarningLamps............................................................139Instrument Panel............................................32Integrated Trailer Brake Controller.........372Integrated Trailer Brake Controller –Troubleshooting.............................................375Integrated Trailer Brake ControllerPrecautions..................................................372Integrated Trailer Brake Controller –Troubleshooting........................................375Integrated Trailer Brake Controller –Frequently Asked Questions.....................376Integrated Trailer Brake Controller –Information Messages.................................375Integrated Trailer Brake ControllerVideos............................................................376Intentionally Exceeding the Set SpeedLimit................................................................316Interior Air Quality........................................160Interior Bulbs................................................468Interior Bulb Specification Chart.................468Interior Fuse Box..........................................435Accessing the Interior Fuse Box...................435
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Identifying the Fuses in the Interior FuseBox.....................................................................436Locating the Interior Fuse Box......................435Interior Lamp Function...............................126Switching the Interior Lamp Function Onand Off...............................................................126What Is the Interior Lamp Function.............126Interior Lighting.............................................126Ambient Lighting.................................................127Interior Lamp Function.....................................126Interior Lighting – Troubleshooting..............127Interior Lighting – Troubleshooting........127Interior Lighting – Frequently AskedQuestions..........................................................127Interior Mirror...................................................131Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror..........................131Interior Mirror Precautions..........................131Introduction.......................................................21
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Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................421Jump Starting Precautions..............................421Jump Starting the Vehicle..............................422Preparing the Vehicle........................................421
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Keyless Entry...................................................85Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting...................86Keyless Entry Keypad....................................87Keyless Entry Keypad –Troubleshooting..............................................89Keyless Entry Keypad Limitations............87Keyless Entry Keypad Master AccessCode.................................................................87Keyless Entry Keypad Personal AccessCodes..............................................................88Keyless Entry Keypad –Troubleshooting..........................................89Keyless Entry Keypad – Frequently AskedQuestions...........................................................89Keyless Entry Keypad Videos....................89Keyless Entry Limitations............................85Keyless Entry Settings..................................85Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting.............86Keyless Entry – Frequently AskedQuestions...........................................................86
Keyless Entry Videos....................................86Keys and Remote Controls........................69Keys and Remote Controls –Troubleshooting..............................................80Keys and Remote Controls –Troubleshooting..........................................80Keys and Remote Controls – InformationMessages...........................................................80
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Lane Centering.............................................303How Does Lane Centering Work..................303Lane Centering Alerts......................................305Lane Centering AutomaticCancellation...................................................305Lane Centering Indicators..............................306Lane Centering Limitations...........................304Lane Centering Manual Cancellation........305Lane Centering Precautions..........................303Lane Centering Requirements.....................304Switching Lane Centering On andOff......................................................................304Lane Keeping System Indicators...........320Lane Keeping System..................................317Aid Mode................................................................319Alert and Aid Mode............................................319Alert Mode.............................................................318Blind Spot Assist...............................................320Blind Spot Assist with TrailerCoverage...........................................................322Lane Keeping System –Troubleshooting............................................324Lane Keeping System Limitations..........317Lane Keeping System Precautions.........317Lane Keeping System –Troubleshooting........................................324Lane Keeping System – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................325Lane Keeping System – InformationMessages.........................................................324Lane Keeping System Videos.................326Launching or Retrieving a Boat orPersonal Watercraft.................................367Linking or Unlinking a PersonalProfile.............................................................577Live Traffic......................................................579Switching Live Traffic On and Off................579
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What Is Live Traffic............................................579Load Carrying.................................................351Load Carrying Precautions........................351Loading Your Trailer....................................366Locating the 360 DegreeCameras......................................................290Locating the Auxiliary Switches............586Locating the Auxiliary SwitchWiring............................................................586Locating the Blind Spot InformationSystem Sensors........................................328Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir.......249Locating the Cross Traffic AlertSensors.........................................................336Locating the Exit Warning Sensors.......333Locating the Keyless Entry Keypad.........87Locating the Key Readers............................73Locating the Memory FunctionButtons...........................................................177Locating the Outlets...................................188Locating the Power Outlets......................185Locating the Pre-Collision AssistSensors..........................................................341Locating the Rear View Camera.............287Locating the Safety ComplianceCertification Labels..................................352Locating the Tire label...............................478Locating the USB Ports..............................183Locating the Wireless AccessoryCharger..........................................................195Locating Your Vehicle....................................74Locking the Rear Window Controls.......129
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Maintenance.................................................44012V Battery...........................................................45612V Battery – Troubleshooting.....................459Coolant.................................................................450Engine Air Filter..................................................445Engine Oil.............................................................444Exterior Bulbs.......................................................461Interior Bulbs......................................................468Maintenance Precautions.......................440Making and Receiving a Phone Call.......571Manually Dimming the InteriorMirror...............................................................131
Manually Releasing the Electric ParkingBrake..............................................................253Manually Shifting Gears............................235Shifting Using the Buttons on the ColumnShifter................................................................235Manual Seats.................................................162Adjusting the Head Restraint.........................162Adjusting the Lumbar Support.....................164Adjusting the Seat Backrest...........................164Folding the Seats.................................................171Head Restraint Components.........................162Installing the Head Restraint.........................163Moving the Seat Backward andForward.............................................................163Removing the Head Restraint........................163Unfolding the Seats.............................................171Massage Seats...............................................167Adjusting the Massage Seat Settings........168Massage Seat Limitations...............................167Memory Function..........................................177Memory Function Precautions.................177Memory Function Videos...........................178Mislock...............................................................82Mislock Limitations..............................................82Switching Mislock On and Off.........................82What Is Mislock.....................................................82Mobile CommunicationsEquipment...................................................674Mobile Device Data........................................29Moonroof Bounce-Back.............................135Overriding Moonroof Bounce-Back.............135What Is Moonroof Bounce-Back..................135Moonroof.........................................................134Moonroof Bounce-Back...................................135Moonroof Videos..........................................135Motorcraft Parts - 6.7L Diesel.................523Motorcraft Parts - 6.8L, Gasoline..........524Motorcraft Parts - 7.3L, Gasoline...........525Muting the Audio.........................................554
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Navigation Map Updates..........................579Navigation......................................................579Adjusting the Map.............................................579Live Traffic............................................................579Route Guidance.................................................580Setting a Destination........................................579
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Waypoints............................................................580Neutral TowingSee: Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -4x2......................................................................429See: Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -4x4......................................................................427Neutral TowSee: Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -4x2......................................................................429See: Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -4x4......................................................................427Normal Scheduled Maintenance -Diesel.............................................................597Normal Scheduled Maintenance -Gasoline......................................................600
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Off-Road Driving...........................................412After Driving Your Vehicle Off-Road............414Basic Off-Road Driving Techniques.............412Driving Through Water Limitations..............413What Is Off-Road Driving................................412Onboard Generator Indicators................188Onboard Generator......................................187Onboard Generator –Troubleshooting..............................................191Onboard Generator Precautions............187Onboard Generator –Troubleshooting..........................................191Onboard Generator – Frequently AskedQuestions..........................................................192Onboard Generator – InformationMessages...........................................................191Onboard Scales Limitations...................384Onboard Scales...........................................384Opening and Closing the Flip Key............73Opening and Closing the Hood.............440Opening and Closing theMoonroof......................................................134Opening and Closing the SlidingWindows.......................................................129Opening and Closing theSunshade......................................................134Opening and Closing the Windows.......128Opening the Tailgate.....................................91
Opening the Tailgate From Inside YourVehicle.................................................................94Opening the Tailgate From Outside YourVehicle..................................................................91Opening the Tailgate Using the RemoteControl................................................................94Operating the Doors From Inside YourVehicle..............................................................81Opening the Doors From Inside YourVehicle..................................................................81Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using theCentral Locking.................................................81Operating the Doors From Outside YourVehicle..............................................................81Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using theKey Blade.............................................................81Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using theRemote Control................................................81Operating Your Vehicle With aSnowplow....................................................418Ordering a Canadian French Owner'sManual..........................................................624OTASee: Software Update Settings...................582See: Vehicle Software Updates...................582Overriding Cross Traffic Braking.............263Overriding Reverse Brake Assist............259Overriding the Set Speed.........................302Over the airSee: Software Update Settings...................582Over-the-airSee: Software Update Settings...................582See: Vehicle Software Updates...................582See: Vehicle Software Updates...................582
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Parking Aid Indicators................................285Parking Aid Precautions............................282Parking Aids...................................................282Front Parking Aid...............................................284Parking Aids – Troubleshooting...................285Rear Parking Aid.................................................283Parking Aids – Troubleshooting.............285Parking Aids – InformationMessages.........................................................285Parking Aids Videos....................................286
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Passive Anti-Theft System.......................103How Does the Passive Anti-Theft SystemWork...................................................................103What Is the Passive Anti-TheftSystem...............................................................103Perchlorate.....................................................673Performing a System Reset....................584Personalized Settings.................................145Personal Profiles...........................................577Phone Menu..................................................569Phone..............................................................569Phone Precautions.....................................569Pickup Bed Anchor Points.......................356Installing and Removing the Pickup BedTie-Down Cleats............................................357Locating the Pickup Bed AnchorPoints................................................................356Pickup Bed Anchor Point LoadCapacities........................................................357Pickup Bed Anchor PointPrecautions.....................................................356Pickup Bed.....................................................356Pickup Bed Anchor Points..............................356Tailgate Anchor Points....................................358Pickup Bed Precautions............................356Pickup Bed Videos......................................358Playing Media Using Bluetooth®...........574Playing Media Using the USB Port.........183Playing or Pausing the AudioSource...........................................................553Post-Crash Alert System..........................423How Does the Post-Crash Alert SystemWork...................................................................423Post-Crash Alert System Limitations........423Switching the Post-Crash Alert SystemOff.......................................................................423What Is the Post-Crash AlertSystem..............................................................423Power Outlet Indicators.............................186Power Outlet Limitations..........................185Power Outlet..................................................185Power Outlet Precautions.........................185Power Outlet Videos...................................186Power Running Board Precautions........107Power Running Board Settings...............107Power Running Boards...............................107Power Running Boards –Troubleshooting............................................108
Power Running Boards –Troubleshooting........................................108Power Running Boards – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................108Power Running Boards Videos...............108Power Seats...................................................164Adjusting the Head Restraint.........................165Adjusting the Lumbar Support......................167Adjusting the Seat Backrest...........................166Adjusting the Seat Cushion............................166Adjusting the Seat Height................................167Head Restraint Components.........................164Installing the Head Restraint.........................166Moving the Seat Backward andForward.............................................................166Removing the Head Restraint.......................165Power Take-Off............................................236How Does the Power Take-Off Work.........236What is the Split Shaft Capability...............237Power-UpSee: Software Update Settings...................582See: Vehicle Software Updates...................582Pre-Collision Assist Limitations.............339Pre-Collision Assist Precautions...........338Pre-Collision Assist.....................................338Automatic Emergency Braking.....................342Distance Alert......................................................342Distance Indication............................................341Evasive Steering Assist....................................343Pre-Collision Assist –Troubleshooting............................................343Pre-Collision Assist –Troubleshooting........................................343Pre-Collision Assist – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................345Pre-Collision Assist – InformationMessages.........................................................344Pre-Collision Assist – WarningLamps...............................................................343Pre-Collision Assist Videos......................345Predictive Speed Assist............................306Adjusting the Set Speed Tolerance............307How Does Predictive Speed AssistWork..................................................................306Predictive Speed Assist Alerts......................307Predictive Speed Assist Indicators.............308Predictive Speed Assist Limitations...........307Predictive Speed Assist Precautions.........306
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Switching Predictive Speed Assist ModeOn and Off.......................................................307Predictive Speed Assist –Troubleshooting.......................................308Predictive Speed Assist – InformationMessages........................................................308Preparing Your Vehicle forStorage.........................................................476Programming the Garage DoorOpener..........................................................180Programming the Remote Control -Vehicles With: Flip Key...............................77Programming the Remote Control -Vehicles With: Push Button Start..........78Properly Adjusting the Driver and FrontPassenger Seats..........................................64Protecting the Environment......................30PunctureSee: Changing a Flat Tire...............................509Push Button Ignition Switch....................203
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Radio Frequency CertificationLabels...........................................................626Blind Spot Information SystemSensors.............................................................626Body Control Module.......................................629Cruise Control Module......................................631Garage Door Opener........................................635Keys and Remote Controls............................636Near Field Communication...........................638Passive Anti-Theft System............................639Radio Transceiver Module..............................643SYNC......................................................................644Telematics Control Unit..................................650Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemSensors.............................................................652Wireless Accessory ChargingModule.............................................................666Rear Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification..............................................542Rear Cross Traffic BrakingSee: Cross Traffic Braking...............................262Rear Exterior.....................................................35Rear Occupant Alert System AudibleWarnings.......................................................176
Rear Occupant Alert SystemIndicators.......................................................175Rear Occupant Alert SystemLimitations....................................................174Rear Occupant Alert SystemPrecautions..................................................174Rear Occupant Alert System....................174Rear Occupant Alert SystemSettings..........................................................175Rear Parking Aid...........................................283Locating the Rear Parking AidSensors.............................................................283Rear Parking Aid Audible Warnings............284Rear Parking Aid Limitations.........................283What is the Rear Parking Aid.........................283Rear Seats.......................................................170Heated Seats........................................................172Manual Seats.......................................................170Rear View Camera Guide Lines.............288Rear View Camera Precautions..............287Rear View Camera.......................................287Rear View Camera Settings..........................288Rear View Camera Settings....................288Switching Rear View Camera Delay On andOff......................................................................289Zooming the Rear View Camera In andOut.....................................................................288Rear View Camera Videos.......................289Rebooting the Center Display................564Recalling a Preset Position........................177Recovery Towing..........................................423Accessing the Front Towing Point...............423Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -4x2.................................................................429Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -4x4..................................................................427Refueling..........................................................218Refueling System Overview............................218Refueling Your Vehicle......................................218Releasing the Electric Parking Brake ifthe Vehicle Battery Has Run Out ofCharge...........................................................254Remote Control Limitations......................69Remotely Starting and Stopping theVehicle...........................................................149Remote Start Limitations..........................149Remote Start Precautions........................149
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Remote Start Remote ControlIndicators......................................................150Remote Start.................................................149Remote Start Settings...............................150Remote Start Videos....................................151Removing and Installing theTailgate............................................................91Removing the Key Blade..............................74Removing Your Vehicle FromStorage..........................................................477Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............474Replacement PartsRecommendation.....................................673Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl.............................................................77Replacing the Cabin Air Filter..................160Replacing the Front Wiper Blades..........114Reporting Safety Defects inCanada.........................................................625Reporting Safety Defects in the UnitedStates............................................................625Resetting Ground Fault Detection.........190Resetting the Stopping Position -Vehicles With: Power AdjustableSteering Column.........................................110Resetting the Trip Computer...................146Resetting Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem.........................................................503Resuming the Set Speed Limit...............316Resuming the Set Speed..........................295Reverse Brake Assist Indicators.............259Reverse Brake Assist Precautions.........258Reverse Brake Assist..................................258Reverse Brake Assist –Troubleshooting............................................260Reverse Brake Assist –Troubleshooting.......................................260Reverse Brake Assist – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................261Reverse Brake Assist – InformationMessages.........................................................260Roadside Assistance.................................420Rollover Warning..........................................623Route Guidance...........................................580Adjusting the Guidance PromptVolume.............................................................580Canceling Route Guidance.............................581Repeating an Instruction.................................581
Running-InSee: Breaking-In..................................................416Running Out of Fuel.....................................217Adding Fuel From a Portable FuelContainer..........................................................218Filling a Portable Fuel Container...................217
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Satellite Radio...............................................557Locating the Satellite Radio IdentificationNumber............................................................558Satellite Radio Limitations.............................557Satellite Radio Settings..................................558Selecting a Channel.........................................558What Is Satellite Radio....................................557Saving a Preset Position.............................177Scheduled Maintenance Record............612Scheduled Maintenance............................591Seatbelt Extensions......................................56Seatbelt Precautions....................................50Seatbelt Reminder........................................54How Does the Seatbelt ReminderWork.....................................................................54Seatbelt Reminder Audible Warnings..........55Seatbelt Reminder Indicators.........................55Switching the Seatbelt Reminder On andOff.........................................................................55Seatbelts...........................................................50Automatic Locking Mode..................................52Seatbelt Reminder..............................................54Sensitive Locking Mode.....................................52Security............................................................103Anti-Theft Alarm System................................103Anti-Theft Alarm System Settings..............104Passive Anti-Theft System.............................103Security – Troubleshooting............................105Security – Troubleshooting......................105Security – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................106Security – Information Messages................105Selecting a Drive Mode................................311Selecting a Four-Wheel DriveMode...............................................................241Selecting a Personal Profile.....................578Selecting the Audio Source.....................553Selective Catalytic Reduction SystemGuidelines....................................................228
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