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3.Raise the hood until the lift cylindershold it open.
Closing the Hood
WARNING: Make sure that you fullylatch the hood before driving. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury or death.
To close, lower the hood and make surethat it fully latches.
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Engine coolant reservoir. See Checking the Coolant (page 355).A
Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See Adding Washer Fluid (page 103).B
Engine oil dipstick. See Engine Oil Dipstick Overview (page 354).C
Engine oil filler cap. See Adding Engine Oil (page 354).D
Brake fluid reservoir. See Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir (page 209).E
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1.Park your vehicle directly in front of awall or screen on a level surface,approximately 25 ft (7.6 m) away.
2.Measure the height from the center ofyour headlamp, indicated by a 3millimeter circle on the lens, to theground and mark an 8 ft (2.4 m)horizontal reference line on the verticalwall or screen at this height, a piece ofmasking tape works well.
3.Switch on the low beam headlamps toilluminate the wall or screen and openthe hood. Cover one of the headlampsso no light hits the wall.
4.On the wall or screen, observe a lightpattern with a distinct horizontal edgetoward the right. If this edge is not atthe horizontal reference line, adjust thebeam so the edge is at the same heightas the horizontal reference line.
5.Locate the vertical adjuster on eachheadlamp. Use a #2 Phillipsscrewdriver to turn the adjuster eithercounterclockwise or clockwise toadjust the headlamp.
6.Repeat Steps 3-7 to adjust the otherheadlamp.
7.Close the hood and switch off thelamps.
Horizontal Aim Adjustment
Horizontal aim is not required for thisvehicle and is not adjustable.
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Automatic Transmission AudibleWarnings.......................................................194Automatic Transmission...........................190Automatic Transmission Positions.............190Brake Shift Interlock..........................................193Manually Shifting Gears....................................191Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacityand Specification......................................478Automatic Transmission PositionIndicators.......................................................191Automatic Transmission Positions.......190Drive (D)................................................................190Manual (M)............................................................191Neutral (N)...........................................................190Park (P)..................................................................190Reverse (R)...........................................................190Sport (S).................................................................191Automatic TransmissionPrecautions.................................................190Auto Mode.......................................................133Auto Mode Indicators........................................133Switching Auto Mode On and Off................133Switching Dual Mode On and Off................134Auto-Start-Stop............................................174Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting............176Auto-Start-Stop Indicators.......................176Auto-Start-Stop Precautions -Automatic Transmission.........................174Auto-Start-Stop Precautions - ManualTransmission................................................174Auto-Start-Stop –Troubleshooting.........................................176Auto-Start-Stop – Frequently AskedQuestions..........................................................178Auto-Start-Stop – InformationMessages..........................................................176Autounlock.......................................................88Autounlock Requirements...............................88Switching Autounlock On and Off................88What Is Autounlock............................................88Auxiliary Switches.......................................522
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Blind Spot Information System..............279Blind Spot Information System –Troubleshooting............................................282
Blind Spot Information SystemIndicators......................................................281Blind Spot Information SystemLimitations...................................................279Blind Spot Information SystemPrecautions.................................................279Blind Spot Information SystemRequirements - AutomaticTransmission..............................................280Blind Spot Information SystemRequirements - ManualTransmission..............................................279Blind Spot Information System –Troubleshooting........................................282Blind Spot Information System –Information Messages................................282Bluetooth®.....................................................510Body Control Module Fuse Box..............345Accessing the Body Control Module FuseBox.....................................................................345Identifying the Fuses in the Body ControlModule Fuse Box..........................................346Locating the Body Control Module FuseBox.....................................................................345Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood..........349See: Opening and Closing the Hood -Raptor...............................................................350Booster Seats...................................................57Brake Fluid Specification...........................210Brake Over Accelerator.............................209Brake Precautions.......................................209Brakes..............................................................209Anti-Lock Braking System.............................209Brakes – Troubleshooting...............................210Brake Shift Interlock....................................193Brake Shift Interlock Precautions.................193Using Brake Shift Interlock.............................194What Is Brake Shift Interlock..........................193Brakes – Troubleshooting.........................210Brakes – Frequently Asked Questions........212Brakes – Information Messages.....................211Brakes – Warning Lamps................................210Breaking-In.....................................................326
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Calculating Payload....................................297
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Front Passenger Sensing System.............72Front Passenger Sensing SystemIndicators............................................................74Front Passenger Sensing SystemPrecautions........................................................74How Does the Front Passenger SensingSystem Work.....................................................72What Is the Front Passenger SensingSystem.................................................................72Front Seat Precautions..............................140Front Seats.....................................................140Heated Seats.......................................................146Manual Seats........................................................141Power Seats..........................................................143Fuel and Refueling.......................................179Fuel and Refueling –Troubleshooting.............................................184Fuel Quality..........................................................180Refueling................................................................182Running Out of Fuel............................................181Fuel and Refueling Precautions..............179Fuel and Refueling –Troubleshooting.........................................184Fuel and Refueling – InformationMessages..........................................................184Fuel and Refueling – Warning Lamps........184Fuel Gauge.......................................................118Fuel Gauge Limitations.....................................119Locating the Fuel Filler Door...........................119What Is Distance to Empty..............................119What Is the Fuel Gauge.....................................118What Is the Low Fuel Reminder.....................119Fuel Quality....................................................180Selecting the Correct Fuel..............................180Fuel Tank Capacity......................................183Fuse Precautions..........................................341Fuses.................................................................341Body Control Module Fuse Box....................345Fuses – Troubleshooting................................348Under Hood Fuse Box.......................................341Fuses – Troubleshooting..........................348Fuses – Frequently Asked Questions........348
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G.O.A.T. Mode Control...............................260G.O.A.T. Mode Control –Troubleshooting............................................269
G.O.A.T. Modes....................................................263G.O.A.T. Mode Control –Troubleshooting........................................269G.O.A.T. Mode Control – Frequently AskedQuestions..........................................................271G.O.A.T. Mode Control – InformationMessages.........................................................269G.O.A.T. Mode Control – WarningLamps...............................................................269G.O.A.T. Modes..............................................263Baja.........................................................................263Eco..........................................................................264Mud/Ruts.............................................................264Normal...................................................................264Off-Road...............................................................265Rock Crawl...........................................................265Sand.......................................................................266Slippery.................................................................266Sport......................................................................268Tow/Haul..............................................................268Garage Door Opener AdditionalAssistance....................................................155Garage Door Opener....................................152Garage Door Opener Introduction..........152Garage Door Opener Precautions andFrequencies..................................................152General Maintenance Information.......528Glasses Holder...............................................163Locating the Glasses Holder..........................163Global Opening..............................................113Switching Global Opening On and Off........114Using Global Opening........................................113What Is Global Opening....................................113Glossary of Tire Terminology..................436Glove Compartment...................................162Locking the Glove Compartment.................162Opening the Glove Compartment...............162
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Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps.....................365Headlamps.....................................................104Headlamp Indicators........................................104Using the High Beam Headlamps...............104Headlamps – Troubleshooting...............104Headlamps – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................104
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Heated Seats.................................................146Heated Seat Precautions................................146Switching the Heated Seats On andOff.......................................................................146HeatingSee: Climate Control - Vehicles With:Automatic Temperature Control...............131See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: ManualTemperature Control....................................136Hill Descent Control....................................235Hill Descent Control –Troubleshooting............................................236Hill Descent Control Indicator.................235Hill Descent Control Precautions..........235Hill Descent Control –Troubleshooting........................................236Hill Descent Control – InformationMessages.........................................................236Hill Start Assist..............................................216Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting..............216Hill Start Assist Precautions.....................216Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting........216Hill Start Assist – InformationMessages..........................................................216Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood..........349See: Opening and Closing the Hood -Raptor...............................................................350Horn....................................................................99How Does 911 Assist Work...........................77How Does Adaptive Cruise ControlWork...............................................................252How Does Blind Spot InformationSystem Work..............................................279How Does Cross Traffic AlertWork..............................................................283How Does Driver Alert Work....................293How Does Four-Wheel Drive Work - 4x4with Part Time Engagement.................195How Does Four-Wheel Drive Work -Advanced 4x4 with 4A Mode...............195How Does G.O.A.T. Mode ControlWork..............................................................260How Does Hill Descent ControlWork...............................................................235How Does Hill Start Assist Work............216How Does Pre-Collision AssistWork..............................................................286
How Does Stability Control Work...........219How Does the 360 Degree CameraWork...............................................................247How Does the Lane Keeping SystemWork...............................................................272How Does the Personal Safety SystemWork.................................................................67How Does the Rear Occupant AlertSystem Work...............................................150How Does the Safety Canopy™Work.................................................................69How Does Traction Control Work...........217How Does Trailer Sway ControlWork................................................................313How Do the Front Airbags Work..............68How Do the Side Airbags Work................68
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Identifying Fuse Types..............................348Identifying the Audio Unit........................488Identifying the Auxiliary Switch Wiring -Excluding: Raptor.....................................524Identifying the Auxiliary Switch Wiring -Raptor...........................................................525Identifying the Climate Control Unit......131Inflating the Tires..........................................441Information On Demand Screen -Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen..............499Information on the Tire Sidewall............431Inspecting the Tire for Damage.............442Inspecting the Tire for Wear....................442Inspecting the Wheel ValveStems............................................................443Installing Child Restraints...........................53Combining the Seatbelt and Lower Anchorsfor Attaching Child Restraints....................56Installing a Child Restraint in a CenterSeat......................................................................56Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren...............................................................55Using Seatbelts.....................................................53Using Tether Straps.............................................57Instrument Cluster Display.......................126Personalized Settings.......................................128Trip Computer.......................................................127Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu -Excluding: Raptor......................................126
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Setting a Destination........................................515Waypoints.............................................................515Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........531
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Off-Road Driving...........................................318After Driving Your Vehicle Off-Road...........325Basic Off-Road Driving Techniques.............318Driving Off-Road.................................................319Driving Through Water Limitations.............323Driving Your Vehicle at High Speeds...........323Off-Road Driving Aids......................................324Off-Road Driving Precautions.......................318What Is Off-Road Driving................................318Opening and Closing the Hood..............349Opening and Closing the Hood -Raptor...........................................................350Opening and Closing the Windows........113Opening the Tailgate....................................93Opening the Tailgate From Outside YourVehicle.................................................................93Operating the Doors From Inside YourVehicle............................................................88Opening the Doors From Inside YourVehicle.................................................................88Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using theCentral Locking................................................88Operating the Doors From Outside YourVehicle............................................................88Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using theRemote Control...............................................88Ordering a Canadian French Owner'sManual..........................................................539OTASee: Software Update Settings.....................517See: Vehicle Software Updates.....................517Overriding the Set Speed..........................257Over the airSee: Software Update Settings.....................517Over-the-airSee: Software Update Settings.....................517See: Vehicle Software Updates.....................517See: Vehicle Software Updates.....................517
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Parking Aid Indicators................................243
Parking Aid Precautions............................240Parking Aids...................................................240Front Parking Aid.................................................241Parking Aids – Troubleshooting...................243Rear Parking Aid..................................................241Parking Aids – Troubleshooting.............243Parking Aids – InformationMessages.........................................................243Passive Anti-Theft System.........................97How Does the Passive Anti-Theft SystemWork.....................................................................97What Is the Passive Anti-TheftSystem.................................................................97Perchlorate.....................................................582Performing a System Reset......................519Personalized Settings.................................128Changing the Instrument Cluster DisplayLanguage..........................................................128Changing the Measurement Unit.................128Changing the Temperature Unit...................128Changing the Tire Pressure Unit...................128Personal Safety SystemComponents.................................................67Personal Safety System™..........................67Phone Menu..................................................505Phone..............................................................505Phone Precautions.....................................505Playing Media Using Bluetooth®...........510Playing Media Using the USB Port........156Playing or Pausing the AudioSource..........................................................488Post-Crash Alert System...........................331How Does the Post-Crash Alert SystemWork....................................................................331Post-Crash Alert System Limitations..........331Switching the Post-Crash Alert SystemOff........................................................................331What Is the Post-Crash Alert System.........331Post Impact Braking....................................331How Does Post Impact Braking Work.........331Overriding Post Impact Braking...................332Post Impact Braking Indicators....................332Post Impact Braking Limitations..................331Power Outlet Indicators.............................158Power Outlet..................................................158Power Outlet Precautions.........................158Power Seats....................................................143Adjusting the Head Restraint.........................143
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