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Opening and Closing the Liftgate
Window ..........................................................71
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System ........................
72
Anti-Theft Alarm ............................................
72
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ...................
74
Audio Control ..................................................
74
Voice Control ...................................................
75
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Lane Centering ......................................................
75
Cruise Control .................................................
75
Information Display Control ......................
75
Horn ....................................................................
75
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On and Off ...................................................
76
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers ........................................
77
Autowipers .......................................................
77
Windshield Washers ....................................
78
Rear Window Wiper and Washers ..........
79
Lighting
General Information ....................................
80
Lighting Control .............................................
80
Autolamps ........................................................
81
Instrument Lighting Dimmer .....................
81
Headlamp Exit Delay ....................................
81
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Configurable Daytime Running Lamps
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82
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ..........
82
Front Fog Lamps ...........................................
82
Cornering Lamps ...........................................
83
Direction Indicators ......................................
84
Interior Lamps ................................................
84
Ambient Lighting ..........................................
85Rear Floodlamps
...........................................
85
Automatic High Beam Control
What Is Automatic High Beam Control ........................................................................\
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86
Switching Automatic High Beam Control On and Off ..................................................
86
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators ........................................................................\
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86
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control ........................................................................\
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87
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows ............................................
88
Global Opening and Closing ....................
89
Exterior Mirrors ...............................................
89
Interior Mirror ..................................................
90
Sun Visors ........................................................
90
Moonroof ...........................................................
91
Instrument Cluster
Gauges - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
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92
Gauges - Vehicles With: 6.5 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
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93
Warning Lamps and Indicators ...............
95
Audible Warnings and Indicators ............
98
Information Displays
General Information ....................................
99
Personalized Settings ................................
103
Information Messages ...............................
104
Remote Start
What Is Remote Start .................................
118
Remote Start Precautions ........................
118
Remote Start Limitations ..........................
118
Enabling Remote Start ...............................
118
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Push the lever up or down to
operate the windshield wipers.
Single wipe.
A
Intermittent wipe.
B
Normal wipe.
C
High-speed wipe.
D
Note: Fully defrost the windshield before
you switch the windshield wipers on.
Note: Make sure that you switch the
windshield wipers off before entering a car
wash.
Note: If streaks or smears appear on the
windshield, clean the windshield and the
wiper blades. If that does not resolve the
issue, install new wiper blades.
Note: Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windshield. This may scratch the glass,
damage the wiper blades or cause the wiper
motor to burn out. Always use the
windshield washers before wiping a dry
windshield. Intermittent Wipe
Shortest wipe interval.
A
Intermittent wipe.
B
Longest wipe interval.
C
Use the rotary control to adjust the
intermittent wipe interval.
Speed Dependent Wipers
When your vehicle speed increases, the
interval between wipes decreases.
AUTOWIPERS (IF EQUIPPED)
Wet or winter driving conditions with ice,
snow or salty road mist can cause
inconsistent and unexpected wiping or
smearing.
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High sensitivity.
A
Autowipers On.
B
Low sensitivity.
C
Use the rotary control to adjust the
sensitivity of the autowipers. When you
select low sensitivity, the wipers operate
when the sensor detects a large amount
of water on the windshield. When you
select high sensitivity, the wipers operate
when the sensor detects a small amount
of water on the windshield.
Keep the outside of the windshield clean.
The rain sensor is very sensitive and the
wipers may operate if dirt, mist or insects
hit the windshield.
In these conditions, you can do the
following:
• Lower the sensitivity of the autowipers
to reduce the amount of smearing on
the windshield.
• Switch to normal or high-speed wipe.
• Switch autowipers off.
Note: Fully defrost the windshield before
you switch the windshield wipers on.
Note: Make sure that you switch the
windshield wipers off before entering a car
wash. Note:
If streaks or smears appear on the
windshield, clean the windshield and the
wiper blades. If that does not resolve the
issue, install new wiper blades.
Note: If you switch autolamps and
autowipers on, the headlamps turn on when
the windshield wipers continuously operate.
Autowipers Settings
Autowipers defaults to on and remains on
until you switch it off in the information
display. When you switch off autowipers,
the wipers operate in intermittent mode.
WINDSHIELD WASHERS Pull the lever toward you to
operate the windshield washers.
When you release the lever, the wipers
operate for a short time. When activated,
a courtesy wipe occurs a short time after
the wipers stop to clear any remaining
washer fluid.
Note: You can switch courtesy wipe on or
off in the touchscreen. See Settings (page
378).
Note: Do not operate the washers when
the washer reservoir is empty. This could
cause the washer pump to overheat.
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Front Camera Washer (If Equipped)
Operating the windshield washer also turns
on the front camera washer.
REAR WINDOW WIPER AND
WASHERS
Rear Window Wiper Intermittent wipe.
A
Continuous wipe.
B
Rear window wiper off.
C
Depending on your vehicle, when you
switch on the front wipers and move the
gearshift lever to reverse (R), the rear
intermittent wipe may turn on.
Note: Make sure you switch the rear
window wiper off before entering a car
wash. Rear Window Washer Push the lever away from you to operate
the rear window washer. When you release
the lever, the wipers operate for a short
time.
Do not operate the washers when the
washer reservoir is empty. This could cause
the washer pump to overheat.
Rear Camera Washer
(If Equipped)
Switching on the rear washer also turns on
the rear camera washer.
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Flashing High Beam Headlamps
Pull the lever toward you and release it to
flash the high beam headlamps.
AUTOLAMPS
WARNING: The system does not
relieve you of your responsibility to drive
with due care and attention. You may
need to override the system if it does not
turn the headlamps on in low visibility
conditions, for example daytime fog.
Autolamps turn the headlamps on in low
light situations or when the wipers operate. Switch the lighting control to the
autolamps position.
Note: The lighting control defaults to
autolamps each time you switch your
vehicle on.
The headlamps remain on for a period of
time after you switch the ignition off. Use
the touchscreen to adjust the period of
time that the headlamps remain on.
Note: If you switch the autolamps on, you
cannot switch the high beams on until the
system turns the low beams on. Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps
When you switch the autolamps on, the
headlamps turn on within 10 seconds of
switching the wipers on. They turn off
approximately 60 seconds after you switch
the windshield wipers off.
The headlamps do not turn on with the
wipers:
•
During a single wipe.
• When using the windshield washers.
• If the wipers are in intermittent mode.
Note: If you switch the autolamps and the
autowipers on, the headlamps turn on when
the windshield wipers continuously operate.
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING
DIMMER
The instrument lighting dimmer buttons
are on the lighting control. Repeatedly press one of the
buttons to adjust the brightness.
HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY
After you switch the ignition off, you can
switch the headlamps on by pulling the
direction indicator lever toward you. You
will hear a short tone. The headlamps will
switch off automatically after three
minutes with any door open or 30 seconds
after the last door has been closed. You
can cancel this feature by pulling the
direction indicator lever toward you again
or switching the ignition on.
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Trail Control allows you to set a speed
between 1 mph (1.6 km/h) to 14 mph
(23 km/h) in a forward motion and 1 mph
(1.6 km/h) to 5 mph (8 km/h) in reverse.
The system controls acceleration and
braking in difficult off-road environments,
which allows you to focus on steering. See
What Is Trail Control
(page 184).
Trail Control Performance:
• Manages wheel slip to maximize
traction.
• Removes the need for you to use both
feet when driving in off-road situations.
• Provides braking to maximize traction
in descents.
• Gives you confidence in difficult
environments.
After Driving Your Vehicle Off-
Road WARNING:
After off-road use,
before returning to the road, check the
wheels and tires for damage. Off-road
use may cause damage to your wheels
and tires that can lead to tire failure, loss
of vehicle control, serious injury or death.
Driving off-road places more stress on your
vehicle than most on-road driving. After
driving off-road, check for damage to the
wheels, chassis and underbody.
Inspect the underbody of your vehicle by
checking tires, body structure, steering,
suspension, and exhaust system for
damage.
Inspect the tires for any cuts in the tread
or sidewall area. Also inspect the sidewall
for any bulge indicating damage to the tire.
Make sure that tires are inflated to proper
tire pressure as indicated on the tire
placard. Check the radiator for mud and debris and
clean as needed.
Check that the air filter is clean and dry.
Remove accumulations of plants or brush.
These things could be a fire hazard or hide
damage to the fuel lines, brake hoses, and
propeller shafts.
Make sure that the grille and radiator are
clear of any obstructions that may affect
cooling.
After extended operation in mud, sand,
water, or similar dirty conditions, inspect
the wipers and washers to make sure they
are working.
Note:
Mud caked windows are hard to see
through and can damage wiper blades or
motor.
Check wipers for debris or anything that
may scratch the windshield.
If you experience unusual vibration after
driving in mud, slush or similar conditions,
check the wheels for impacted material.
Impacted material can cause vibrations
when driving and wheel imbalance.
Remove the material to reduce the
vibration.
Note: If you have removed the impacted
material from the wheels and your vehicle
still has a vibration check your vehicle for
damage or see an authorized dealer.
Inspect the exhaust system for damage or
looseness.
Make sure that the brakes are in proper
working order and free of any mud, stones
and debris, which can become trapped
around the brake rotor, backing plate and
caliper.
Inspect the wheels for dents, cracks, or
other damage.
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Never wash or rinse the engine while it
is hot or running; water in the running
engine may cause internal damage.
• Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,
spark plug wire or spark plug well, or
the area in and around these locations.
• Cover the battery, power distribution
box, and air filter assembly to prevent
water damage when cleaning the
engine.
CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND
WIPER BLADES
Car wash chemicals and environmental
fallout can result in windshield and wiper
blade contamination. Dirty windshield and
wipers will result in poor windshield wiper
operation. Keep the windshield and wiper
blades clean to maintain windshield wiper
performance.
To clean the windshield and wiper blades:
• Clean the windshield with a
non-abrasive glass cleaner. When
cleaning the interior of the windshield,
avoid getting any glass cleaner on the
instrument panel or door panels. Wipe
any glass cleaner off these surfaces
immediately.
• For windshields contaminated with
tree sap, chemicals, wax or bugs, clean
the entire windshield using steel wool
(no greater than 0000 grade) in a
circular motion and rinse with water.
• Clean the wiper blades with isopropyl
rubbing alcohol or windshield washer
concentrate.
Note: Do not use razor blades or other
sharp objects to clean or remove decals
from the inside of the heated rear window.
The vehicle warranty does not cover
damage caused to the heated rear window
grid lines. CLEANING THE INTERIOR WARNING: Do not use cleaning
solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle's
seatbelts, as these actions may weaken
the belt webbing. WARNING:
On vehicles equipped
with seat-mounted airbags, do not use
chemical solvents or strong detergents.
Such products could contaminate the
side airbag system and affect
performance of the side airbag in a crash.
For fabric, carpets, cloth seats and seats
equipped with side airbags:
• Remove dust and loose dirt with a
vacuum cleaner.
• Remove light stains and soil with
Motorcraft Professional Strength
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner.
• If grease or tar is present on the
material, spot-clean the area first with
Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover. In
Canada, use Motorcraft Multi-Purpose
Cleaner.
• If a ring forms on the fabric after spot
cleaning, clean the entire area
immediately (but do not oversaturate)
or the ring will set.
• Do not use household cleaning
products or glass cleaners, which can
stain and discolor the fabric and affect
the flame retardant abilities of the seat
materials.
For rubber floor:
• Remove dust and loose dirt with a
vacuum cleaner.
• To remove soil use cloth dampened
with water.
Note: Do not power wash main flooring.
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Engine
•
Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil
contains contaminates which may
cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast
idle with the climate controls set to
defrost until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if you disconnect the battery
cables. Brakes
•
Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under your vehicle are covered
with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)
every 15 days to lubricate working parts
and prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage such as mice or squirrel
nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire
inflation per the Tire Label.
• Check brake pedal operation. Drive
your vehicle
15 ft (4.5 m) back and
forth to remove rust build-up.
• Check fluid levels (including coolant,
oil and gas) to make sure there are no
leaks, and fluids are at recommended
levels.
• If you remove the battery, clean the
battery cable ends and check for
damage.
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Disarming the Alarm...........................................
73
Appendices...................................................405
Apps..................................................................376 SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................... 377
Using Apps on an Android Device................377
Using Apps on an iOS Device........................ 376
Using Mobile Navigation on an Android Device................................................................. 377
At a Glance.......................................................20
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............98
Headlamps On Warning Chime..................... 98
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 98
Keyless Warning Alert........................................ 98
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................98
Audio Control
...................................................74
You can operate the following functions
with the control:............................................... 74
Audio System
................................................342
General Information......................................... 342
Audio Unit.......................................................342 Adjusting the Volume....................................... 343
Changing Radio Stations................................ 343
Muting the Audio............................................... 343
Pausing or Playing Media............................... 343
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........343
Switching the Display On and Off...............343
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................. 343
Auto Hold
.........................................................179
Auto Hold Indicator........................................... 180
Switching Auto Hold On and Off.................. 179
Using Auto Hold.................................................. 180
Autolamps
.........................................................81
Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps......................................................... 81
Automatic High Beam Control.................86
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators.......................................................86
Automatic Transmission
...........................166
Automatic Return to Park............................... 168
Drive (D)................................................................. 167
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow.................................................................... 171
Low(L)..................................................................... 167
Manual (M)........................................................... 167
Manual Park Release........................................ 169
Neutral (N)............................................................ 167
Park (P).................................................................. 167Reverse (R)............................................................
167
SelectShift............................................................. 167
Stay in Neutral Mode........................................ 168
Understanding the Shift Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................ 166
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................281
Auto Mode.......................................................123 Auto Mode Indicators........................................ 123
Switching Auto Mode On and Off................123
Switching Dual Mode On and Off................124
Auto-Start-Stop............................................153 Disabling Auto-Start-Stop............................. 154
Enabling Auto-Start-Stop............................... 153
Autowipers........................................................77 Autowipers Settings............................................ 78
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 282
Blind Spot Information System................211 Blind Spot Information System
Indicator............................................................. 212
Blind Spot Information System Information Messages.......................................................... 213
Blind Spot Information System Sensors.............................................................. 212
Switching the Blind Spot Information System On and Off........................................ 212
Using the Blind Spot Information System............................................................... 212
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System............211
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............271
Booster Seats..................................................28 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 29
Brake Fluid Check.........................................281 Brake Fluid Service Interval............................ 282
Brake Fluid Specification..........................335
Brakes................................................................176 General Information........................................... 176
Breaking-In.....................................................248 Brakes and Clutch............................................. 248
Tires........................................................................\
248
Bulb Specification Chart...........................326
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What Is the Wireless Accessory
Charger..........................................................144
What Is Trail Control...................................184
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 316
Wheels and Tires.........................................297
General Information.......................................... 297
Technical Specifications................................. 322
Windows and Mirrors...................................88
Windshield Washers
.....................................78
Front Camera Washer........................................ 79
Windshield Wipers
.........................................77
Intermittent Wipe.................................................. 77
Speed Dependent Wipers................................. 77
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................286
Wipers and Washers......................................77
Wireless Accessory Charger Precautions..................................................144
Wireless Accessory Charger.....................144
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