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Setting the Temperature............................158
Directing the Flow of Air............................158
Auto Mode.....................................................159
Climate Control Hints..................................160
Interior Air Quality
What Is the Cabin Air Filter........................162
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter...................162
Front Seats
Front Seat Precautions...............................163
Sitting in the Correct Position...................163
Power Seats...................................................164
Massage Seats..............................................167
Heated Seats................................................168
Ventilated Seats...........................................168
Rear Seats
Manual Seats.................................................170
Power Seats....................................................171
Heated Seats.................................................172
Rear Occupant Alert System
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System.......................................................................174
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert SystemWork............................................................174
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions.......................................................................174
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations.......................................................................174
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System Onand Off........................................................175
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators.......................................................................175
Rear Occupant Alert System AudibleWarnings....................................................175
Memory Function
How Does the Memory Function Work.......................................................................176
Memory Function Precautions..................176
Locating the Memory Function Buttons.......................................................................176
Saving a Preset Position.............................176
Recalling a Preset Position........................176
Garage Door Opener
Garage Door Opener Introduction..........178
Garage Door Opener Precautions andFrequencies...............................................178
Programming the Garage Door Opener.......................................................................179
Garage Door Opener AdditionalAssistance.................................................182
USB Ports
Locating the USB Ports...............................183
Playing Media Using the USB Port..........183
Charging a Device.......................................183
Power Outlet - Vehicles With:
110V Power Outlet
What Is the Power Outlet...........................185
Power Outlet Precautions..........................185
Locating the Power Outlets.......................185
Power Outlet Indicators..............................185
Power Outlet - Vehicles With: 12V
Power Outlet
What Is the Power Outlet...........................187
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Power Outlet Precautions..........................187
Locating the Power Outlets.......................187
Wireless Accessory Charger
What Is the Wireless Accessory Charger.......................................................................188
Wireless Accessory Charger Precautions.......................................................................188
Locating the Wireless Accessory Charger.......................................................................188
Charging a Wireless Device......................188
Storage
Cup Holders..................................................190
Under Floor Storage...................................190
Glasses Holder..............................................191
Starting and Stopping the Engine
Starting and Stopping the Engine –Precautions...............................................192
Push Button Ignition Switch......................192
Starting the Engine......................................193
Engine Block Heater...................................194
Stopping the Engine....................................195
Automatic Engine Stop...............................196
Accessing the Passive Key BackupPosition.......................................................196
Starting and Stopping the Engine –Troubleshooting.......................................197
Auto-Start-Stop
What Is Auto-Start-Stop.............................200
Auto-Start-Stop Precautions....................200
Switching Auto-Start-Stop On and Off......................................................................200
Stopping the Engine..................................200
Restarting the Engine................................200
Auto-Start-Stop Indicators........................200
Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting.........201
Fuel and Refueling
Fuel and Refueling Precautions..............203
Fuel Quality..................................................204
Locating the Fuel Filler Funnel................204
Running Out of Fuel...................................205
Refueling.......................................................206
Fuel Tank Capacity.....................................208
Fuel and Refueling – Troubleshooting......................................................................209
Catalytic Converter
What Is the Catalytic Converter...............210
Catalytic Converter Precautions..............210
Catalytic Converter – Troubleshooting........................................................................211
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission Precautions......212
Automatic Transmission Positions...........212
Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear.................213
Automatic Transmission Position Indicators.......................................................................213
Manually Shifting Gears..............................213
Temporary Neutral Mode...........................214
Automatic Return to Park (P).....................215
Manual Park Release...................................216
Automatic Transmission Audible Warnings.......................................................................218
Automatic Transmission – Troubleshooting.......................................................................218
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All-Wheel Drive
How Does All-Wheel Drive Work............220
All-Wheel Drive Precautions....................220
All-Wheel Drive Limitations......................220
All-Wheel Drive – Troubleshooting.........221
Brakes
Brake Precautions......................................222
Anti-Lock Braking System.........................222
Brake Over Accelerator............................222
Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir........222
Checking the Brake Fluid.........................222
Brake Fluid Specification..........................223
Brakes – Troubleshooting........................223
Electric Parking Brake
What Is the Electric Parking Brake.........225
Applying the Electric Parking Brake......225
Applying the Electric Parking Brake in anEmergency...............................................225
Manually Releasing the Electric ParkingBrake..........................................................225
Automatically Releasing the ElectricParking Brake..........................................226
Electric Parking Brake Audible Warning......................................................................226
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if theVehicle Battery Has Run Out of Charge......................................................................226
Electric Parking Brake – Troubleshooting......................................................................226
Hill Start Assist
What Is Hill Start Assist..............................229
How Does Hill Start Assist Work.............229
Hill Start Assist Precautions.....................229
Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting.........229
Auto Hold
How Does Auto Hold Work......................230
Switching Auto Hold On and Off............230
Using Auto Hold..........................................230
Auto Hold Indicators...................................231
Traction Control
How Does Traction Control Work...........232
Switching Traction Control On and Off......................................................................232
Traction Control Indicator.........................232
Traction Control – Troubleshooting.......232
Stability Control
How Does Stability Control Work...........233
Switching Stability Control On and Off......................................................................234
Stability Control Indicator..........................234
Stability Control – Troubleshooting........235
Steering
Electric Power Steering.............................236
Steering – Troubleshooting......................237
Parking Aids
Parking Aid Precautions............................238
Switching Parking Aid On and Off..........239
Rear Parking Aid..........................................239
Front Parking Aid........................................240
Side Parking Aid...........................................241
Parking Aid Indicators................................242
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Parking Aids – Troubleshooting..............242
Rear View Camera
What Is the Rear View Camera................244
Rear View Camera Precautions...............244
Locating the Rear View Camera.............244
Rear View Camera Guide Lines..............244
Rear View Camera Object DistanceIndicators..................................................245
Rear View Camera Settings.....................245
360 Degree Camera
What Is the 360 Degree Camera............247
How Does the 360 Degree Camera Work......................................................................247
360 Degree Camera Precautions...........247
360 Degree Camera Limitations.............248
Locating the 360 Degree Cameras........248
360 Degree Camera Guide Lines..........248
360 Degree Camera Settings..................249
Active Park Assist
What Is Active Park Assist.........................251
How Does Active Park Assist Work.........251
Active Park Assist Precautions.................251
Switching Active Park Assist On and Off.......................................................................251
Entering a Parallel Parking Space..........252
Entering a Perpendicular Parking Space......................................................................252
Exiting a Parking Space.............................253
Active Park Assist – Troubleshooting......................................................................253
Cruise Control
What Is Cruise Control...............................256
Switching Cruise Control On and Off.....256
Setting the Cruise Control Speed..........256
Canceling the Set Speed..........................257
Resuming the Set Speed..........................257
Cruise Control Indicators..........................257
Adaptive Cruise Control
How Does Adaptive Cruise Control WithStop and Go Work..................................258
Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions.....258
Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations......259
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On andOff................................................................261
Adaptive Cruise Control AutomaticCancellation.............................................262
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Speed......................................................................262
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Gap......................................................................263
Canceling the Set Speed..........................264
Resuming the Set Speed..........................264
Overriding the Set Speed.........................264
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators........265
Switching From Adaptive Cruise Controlto Cruise Control.....................................265
Lane Centering............................................265
Adaptive Cruise Control – Troubleshooting......................................................................268
Drive Mode Control
What Is Drive Mode Control.....................270
How Does Drive Mode Control Work.....270
Selecting a Drive Mode.............................270
Drive Modes.................................................270
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Lane Keeping System
What Is the Lane Keeping System...........271
How Does the Lane Keeping System Work.......................................................................271
Lane Keeping System Precautions..........271
Lane Keeping System Limitations...........272
Switching the Lane Keeping System Onand Off.......................................................272
Switching the Lane Keeping System Mode......................................................................272
Lane Keeping System Settings................273
Alert Mode.....................................................273
Aid Mode.......................................................273
Alert and Aid Mode.....................................274
Lane Keeping System Indicators.............274
Lane Keeping System – Troubleshooting......................................................................276
Blind Spot Information System
What Is Blind Spot Information System......................................................................279
How Does Blind Spot Information SystemWork...........................................................279
Blind Spot Information System Precautions......................................................................279
Blind Spot Information System Limitations......................................................................279
Blind Spot Information SystemRequirements..........................................280
Switching Blind Spot Information SystemOn and Off................................................280
Locating the Blind Spot Information SystemSensors.....................................................280
Blind Spot Information System Indicators.......................................................................281
Blind Spot Information System –Troubleshooting......................................282
Cross Traffic Alert
What Is Cross Traffic Alert.........................283
How Does Cross Traffic Alert Work........283
Cross Traffic Alert Precautions................283
Cross Traffic Alert Limitations..................284
Switching Cross Traffic Alert On and Off......................................................................284
Locating the Cross Traffic Alert Sensors......................................................................284
Cross Traffic Alert Indicators....................284
Cross Traffic Alert – Troubleshooting......................................................................285
Pre-Collision Assist
What Is Pre-Collision Assist......................286
How Does Pre-Collision Assist Work......286
Pre-Collision Assist Precautions..............287
Pre-Collision Assist Limitations................287
Locating the Pre-Collision Assist Sensors......................................................................288
Distance Indication.....................................289
Distance Alert..............................................290
Automatic Emergency Braking.................291
Evasive Steering Assist..............................291
Pre-Collision Assist – Troubleshooting......................................................................292
Driver Alert
What Is Driver Alert.....................................294
How Does Driver Alert Work....................294
Driver Alert Precautions............................294
Driver Alert Limitations..............................295
Switching Driver Alert On and Off..........295
Driver Alert – Troubleshooting................295
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Load Carrying
Load Carrying Precautions.......................296
Locating the Safety ComplianceCertification Labels.................................297
What Is the Gross Axle Weight Rating......................................................................297
What Is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating......................................................................297
What Is the Maximum Loaded TrailerWeight........................................................297
What Is the Gross Combined WeightRating.........................................................297
Calculating Payload....................................298
Calculating the Load Limit........................298
Roof Rack......................................................300
Luggage Compartment
Luggage Compartment Precautions......302
Installing and Removing the LuggageCompartment Cargo Net......................302
Installing and Removing the LuggageCompartment Cover..............................303
Connecting a Trailer
Connecting a Trailer Precautions...........305
Connecting a Trailer...................................305
Towing a Trailer
Towing a Trailer Precautions....................307
Trailer Brake Precautions..........................307
Towing a Trailer Limitations......................308
Loading Your Trailer....................................308
Trailer Towing Hints....................................308
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft.................................................309
Towing Weights and Dimensions.............310
Trailer Sway Control
How Does Trailer Sway Control Work.......................................................................312
Trailer Sway Control Precautions.............312
Switching Trailer Sway Control On and Off.......................................................................312
Driving Hints
Cold Weather Precautions.........................313
Breaking-In.....................................................313
Driving Economically...................................313
Driving in Special Conditions....................313
Driving Through Shallow Water...............315
Floor Mats......................................................316
Crash and Breakdown
Information
Roadside Assistance...................................317
Switching the Hazard Flashers On and Off.......................................................................318
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................318
Post-Crash Alert System...........................320
Automatic Crash Shutoff............................321
Transporting the Vehicle............................321
Towing Your Vehicle
Towing Your Vehicle Precautions............323
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - 2.0L,AWD...........................................................323
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - 2.0L,FWD............................................................323
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - 2.7L......................................................................323
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Emergency Towing.....................................324
Fuses
Fuse Precautions........................................325
Under Hood Fuse Box...............................325
Body Control Module Fuse Box..............335
Identifying Fuse Types...............................340
Fuses – Troubleshooting..........................340
Maintenance
Maintenance Precautions..........................341
Opening and Closing the Hood...............341
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L...................343
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L...................345
Engine Oil......................................................347
Checking the Coolant................................349
Engine Air Filter...........................................353
Changing the Fuel Filter............................355
Drive Belt Routing Overview - 2.0L........355
Drive Belt Routing Overview - 2.7L........355
Changing the 12V Battery.........................355
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................358
Exterior Bulbs................................................361
Interior Bulbs................................................364
Vehicle Care
Cleaning Products......................................365
Cleaning the Exterior.................................366
Waxing...........................................................368
Cleaning the Interior..................................368
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.................371
Body Styling Kits
Body Styling Kit Precautions....................372
Storing Your Vehicle
Preparing Your Vehicle for Storage........373
Removing Your Vehicle From Storage......................................................................374
Wheel and Tire Information
Locating the Tire label...............................375
Department of Transportation Uniform TireQuality Grades.........................................375
Information on the Tire Sidewall.............376
Glossary of Tire Terminology....................381
Tire Replacement Requirements.............381
Using Snow Chains.....................................384
Tire Care
Checking the Tire Pressures....................386
Inflating the Tires........................................386
Inspecting the Tire for Wear.....................386
Inspecting the Tire for Damage...............387
Inspecting the Wheel Valve Stems.........388
Tire Rotation.................................................388
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit
What Is the Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit......................................................................389
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit Precautions......................................................................389
Locating the Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit......................................................................389
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit Components......................................................................390
Using the Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit......................................................................390
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System
What Is the Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem.......................................................396
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Overview......................................................................396
Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemPrecautions...............................................397
Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemLimitations.................................................398
Viewing the Tire Pressures......................398
Tire Pressure Monitoring System –Troubleshooting......................................398
Changing a Road Wheel
Changing a Flat Tire....................................401
Wheel Nuts...................................................406
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 2.0L.....................408
Engine Specifications - 2.7L.....................409
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L................................410
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L..................................411
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -2.0L..............................................................412
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -2.7L..............................................................414
Cooling System Capacity and Specification- 2.0L............................................................417
Cooling System Capacity and Specification- 2.7L............................................................418
Fuel Tank Capacity......................................419
Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 2.0L.................................420
Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 2.7L.................................422
Washer Fluid Specification.......................423
Brake Fluid Specification..........................424
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification Number.................426
Connected Vehicle
What Is a Connected Vehicle...................427
Connected Vehicle Requirements..........427
Connected Vehicle Limitations................427
Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork.....................................................427
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network......................................................................427
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting......................................................................428
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot.............431
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Nameor Password...............................................431
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot – Troubleshooting......................................................................432
Audio System
Audio System Precautions........................433
Identifying the Audio Unit.........................433
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off......433
Selecting the Audio Source......................433
Playing or Pausing the Audio Source.....433
Adjusting the Volume.................................434
Switching Shuffle Mode On and Off.......434
Switching Repeat Mode On and Off......434
Setting a Memory Preset...........................434
Muting the Audio.........................................434
Adjusting the Sound Settings..................434
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