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Alert and Aid Mode.....................................268
How Does Alert and Aid Mode Work.........269
What Is Alert and Aid Mode.......................... 268
Alert Mode......................................................267
Adjusting the Steering Wheel Vibration
Intensity........................................................... 268
How Does Alert Mode Work.......................... 268
What Is Alert Mode............................................ 267
All-Wheel Drive
..............................................217
All-Wheel Drive Driving Hints......................... 217
All-Wheel Drive – Troubleshooting............220
All-Wheel Drive Driving Hints...................217 Driving In Sand..................................................... 218
Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain.................218
Driving on Snow and Ice................................... 219
Driving Through Mud and Water................... 218
Emergency Maneuvers...................................... 217
All-Wheel Drive Limitations
......................217
All-Wheel Drive Precautions.....................217
All-Wheel Drive – Troubleshooting........................................220
All-Wheel Drive – Information Messages......................................................... 220
AM/FM Radio
.................................................416
AM/FM Radio Limitations............................... 416
Selecting a Radio Station................................ 416
Ambient Lighting
..........................................103
Adjusting Ambient Lighting............................ 103
Switching Ambient Lighting On and Off....................................................................... 103
Anti-Lock Braking System.........................221 Anti-Lock Braking System Indicators..........221
Anti-Lock Braking System
Limitations........................................................ 221
Anti-Theft Alarm System............................87 Arming the Anti-Theft Alarm System..........87
Disarming the Anti-Theft Alarm
System................................................................ 88
How Does the Anti-Theft Alarm System Work..................................................................... 87
What Are the Inclination Sensors.................. 87
What Are the Interior Sensors......................... 87
What Is the Anti-Theft Alarm System..........87
What Is the Battery Backup Alarm................87
What Is the Perimeter Alarm........................... 87
Anti-Theft Alarm System Settings.........88 Setting the Alarm Security Level................... 88
Switching Ask on Exit On and Off.................88 What are the Alarm Security Levels.............88
What Is Ask on Exit.............................................
88
Appendices...................................................560
Applying the Electric Parking Brake..............................................................224
Applying the Electric Parking Brake in an Emergency...................................................224
Apps..................................................................467 SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................. 468
Using Apps on an Android Device...............467
Using Apps on an iOS Device........................ 467
Using Mobile Navigation on an Android Device............................................................... 468
At a Glance
.......................................................26
Audio System.................................................414
AM/FM Radio....................................................... 416
Digital Radio......................................................... 416
Satellite Radio..................................................... 418
Audio System Precautions
.......................414
Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror...................107 Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror
Limitations........................................................ 107
What Is the Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror................................................................... 107
Auto Hold........................................................228
Auto Hold Indicators
...................................228
Autolamps........................................................98
Autolamp Settings.............................................. 98
What Are Autolamps.......................................... 98
Autolock.............................................................70 Autolock Requirements..................................... 70
What Is Autolock.................................................. 70
Automatically Releasing the Electric Parking Brake
..............................................225
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Dual Automatic Temperature
Control (DATC)
...........................................138
Directing the Airflow.......................................... 139
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 139
Setting the Temperature................................. 139
Switching Auto Mode On and Off................139
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off....................................................................... 140
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off.............................................................. 140
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
. 141
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Electric Power Steering.............................233
Electric Power Steering Adaptive
Steering............................................................. 233
Electric Power Steering Precautions..........233
Electric Vehicle Information....................462 Charge Preferences.......................................... 465
Charge Settings................................................. 463
Charge Time Settings...................................... 466
Departure Time Settings................................ 466
Engine On Due To.............................................. 462
Power Flow.......................................................... 462
Vehicle Operational States............................ 462
Electromagnetic Compatibility.............560
Emergency Call Limitations........................57
Emergency Call Requirements..................57
Emergency Call System Data....................25
Emergency Towing - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F24...............................322
Emergency Towing - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35...............................322
Emergency Towing - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (PHEV)
..........................................322
Emission Law................................................558 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance.........559
Tampering With a Noise Control System.............................................................. 559
Enabling Remote Start...............................134
End User License Agreement..................533 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 533
Engine Block Heater.....................................175 Engine Block Heater Precautions.................. 175
How Does the Engine Block Heater Work.................................................................... 175
Using the Engine Block Heater....................... 175
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 1.5L EcoBoost™........................................396
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 397
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 2.0L EcoBoost™
.......................................397
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold
Climates........................................................... 398Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -
2.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(PHEV).........................................................399
Engine Oil
.......................................................338
Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 338
Checking the Engine Oil Level...................... 338
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification.................................................. 339
Engine Oil Dipstick Overview........................ 338
Resetting the Engine Oil Change Reminder......................................................... 338
Engine Specifications - 1.5L EcoBoost™..................................................391
Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................392
Engine Specifications - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (PHEV).........................393
Entering a Parallel Parking Space.........243
Entering a Perpendicular Parking Space............................................................244
Entertainment..............................................445 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 446
Apps....................................................................... 454
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 453
CD........................................................................\
.... 452
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)........................................................ 449
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 447
Sources................................................................. 445
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 454
USB Ports............................................................. 454
Evasive Steering Assist
..............................284
Evasive Steering Assist Limitations............284
Switching Evasive Steering Assist On and
Off...................................................................... 284
What Is Evasive Steering Assist................... 284
EV Coach - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(PHEV)...........................................................127
Event Data
.........................................................23
Exiting a Parking Space.............................244
Extending the Remote Start Duration.........................................................134
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Passive Anti-Theft System.........................87
How Does the Passive Anti-Theft System
Work..................................................................... 87
What Is the Passive Anti-Theft System................................................................. 87
Pedestrian Alert System.............................56
Perchlorate......................................................531
Personalized Settings.................................125 Changing the Instrument Cluster Display
Language.......................................................... 125
Changing the Measure Unit............................ 125
Changing the Temperature Unit................... 126
Changing the Tire Pressure Unit................... 126
Personal Safety System Components.................................................46
Personal Safety System ™
.........................46
Phone...............................................................455 Android Auto....................................................... 456
Apple CarPlay..................................................... 456
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 455
Text Messaging.................................................. 456
Using Your Cell Phone..................................... 455
Playing Media Using the USB Port........166
Playing or Pausing the Audio Source............................................................414
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Drive Modes...........................................................264
Auto EV................................................................. 264
EV Charge............................................................. 264
EV Later................................................................. 264
EV Now.................................................................. 265
Selecting a Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Drive Mode...................................................... 264
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information..................................................182
How Does a Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Work.................................................................... 182
How Does Low Engine Use Mode Work................................................................... 183
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Driving Characteristics................................................ 182
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Indicators.......................................................... 183
What Is a Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle............................................................... 182
What Is Low Engine Use Mode...................... 183Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Information – Troubleshooting............183
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information – Information Messages............................. 184
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information – Warning Lamps.......................................... 183
Post-Crash Alert System...........................318 How Does the Post-Crash Alert System
Work................................................................... 318
Post-Crash Alert System Limitations.........318
Switching the Post-Crash Alert System Off....................................................................... 318
What Is the Post-Crash Alert System.........318
Power Outlet..................................................168
Power Outlet Precautions........................168
Power Seats.....................................................151
Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 151
Adjusting the Lumbar Support...................... 153
Adjusting the Seat Backrest........................... 153
Adjusting the Seat Cushion............................ 153
Adjusting the Seat Height............................... 153
Head Restraint Components.......................... 151
Installing the Head Restraint.......................... 152
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................. 152
Removing the Head Restraint........................ 152
Pre-Collision Assist Limitations
............280
Pedestrian Detection Limitations...............280
Pre-Collision Assist Precautions............279
Pre-Collision Assist
.....................................279
Automatic Emergency Braking..................... 283
Distance Alert..................................................... 283
Distance Indication............................................ 281
Evasive Steering Assist.................................... 284
Pre-Collision Assist – Troubleshooting............................................ 285
Pre-Collision Assist – Troubleshooting........................................
285
Pre-Collision Assist – Frequently Asked
Questions........................................................ 286
Pre-Collision Assist – Information Messages......................................................... 285
Preparing Your Vehicle for Storage.........................................................358
12 Volt Battery..................................................... 358
Body....................................................................... 358
Brakes.................................................................... 358
Engine.................................................................... 358
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Remote Start Remote Control
Indicators......................................................135
Remote Control Feedback.............................. 135
Remote Start..................................................134
Remote Start Settings...................................... 135
Remote Start Settings
................................135
Setting the Remote Start Duration..............136
Switching Climate Control Auto Mode On
and Off............................................................... 135
Switching Climate Control Last Settings On and Off........................................................ 135
Switching the Heated Seat Settings On and Off........................................................................\
135
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel Settings On and Off...................................... 135
Removing the Key Blade.............................59
Removing Your Vehicle From Storage.........................................................359
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
..............356
Replacement Parts Recommendation.....................................532
Collision Repairs................................................. 532
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.............................................................. 532
Warranty on Replacement Parts.................532
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.............................................................62
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter
...................147
Replacing the Front Wiper Blades..........94
Replacing the Rear Wiper Blades............94
Reporting Safety Defects in Canada.........................................................497
Reporting Safety Defects in the United States............................................................497
Reprogramming the Garage Door Opener...........................................................165
Resetting the Individual Trip Values - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Instrument
Cluster Display Screen.............................129
Resetting the Trip Computer....................129
Restarting the Engine.................................185
Resuming the Set Speed..........................248 Resuming the Set Speed from a Complete
Stop................................................................... 254
Reverse Wipe
...................................................93
Reverse Wipe Settings....................................... 93
What Is Reverse Wipe........................................ 93Roadside Assistance...................................313
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................ 314
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 313
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 313
Rollover Warning
.........................................495
Roof Rack........................................................297 Adjusting a Roof Rack Crossbar................... 297
Removing and Installing Roof Rack Crossbars......................................................... 297
Roof Rack Load Capacities............................ 297
Roof Rack Precautions.................................... 297
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................... 311
Running Out of Fuel
....................................190
Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container........................................................... 191
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................. 190
S
Satellite Radio...............................................418 Locating the Satellite Radio Identification
Number............................................................. 418
Satellite Radio Limitations............................. 418
What Is Satellite Radio.................................... 418
Saving a Preset Position
............................160
Scheduled Maintenance...........................487
Seatbelt Extensions......................................45
Seatbelt Precautions....................................39
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................42 How Does the Seatbelt Reminder
Work..................................................................... 42
Seatbelt Reminder Audible Warnings..........43
Seatbelt Reminder Indicators.......................... 43
Switching the Seatbelt Reminder On and Off........................................................................\
. 44
Seatbelts...........................................................39 Automatic Locking Mode................................... 41
Seatbelt Reminder............................................... 42
Sensitive Locking Mode.................................... 40
Security
..............................................................87
Anti-Theft Alarm System.................................. 87
Anti-Theft Alarm System Settings...............88
Passive Anti-Theft System............................... 87
Security – Troubleshooting.............................. 89
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Stability Control –
Troubleshooting........................................232
Stability Control – Warning Lamps.............232
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch............................................ 172
Starting and Stopping the Engine – Precautions...................................................172
Starting and Stopping the Engine..........172 Automatic Engine Stop..................................... 177
Engine Block Heater........................................... 175
Starting and Stopping the Engine – Troubleshooting.............................................. 177
Starting the Engine............................................. 173
Stopping the Engine.......................................... 176
Starting and Stopping the Engine – Troubleshooting..........................................177
Starting and Stopping the Engine – Frequently Asked Questions...................... 179
Starting and Stopping the Engine – Information Messages................................. 178
Starting and Stopping the Engine – Warning Lamps............................................... 177
Starting the Engine.......................................173
Restarting the Engine After Stopping
it........................................................................\
.... 174
Starting a Gasoline Engine.............................. 173
Starting a Hybrid Electric Vehicle System............................................................... 174
Steering...........................................................233 Electric Power Steering.................................... 233
Steering – Troubleshooting........................... 234
Steering – Troubleshooting.....................234 Steering – Information Messages...............234
Steering Wheel
................................................91
Stopping the Engine....................................185
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is
Moving................................................................ 176
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................................... 176
Stopping the Liftgate Movement............84
Storage...............................................................171 Cup Holders............................................................ 171
Glasses Holder...................................................... 171
Storing Your Vehicle...................................358
Sunroof See: Moonroof..................................................... 109Switching Active Park Assist On and
Off...................................................................243
Cancelling Active Park Assist........................ 243
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On and Off
..........................................................252
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control
Off....................................................................... 252
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On....................................................................... 252
Switching All of the Interior Lamps On and Off
..........................................................103
Switching Auto Hold On and Off...........228
Switching Auto-Start-Stop On and Off...................................................................185
Switching Blind Spot Information System On and Off...................................273
Switching Cross Traffic Alert On and Off...................................................................276
Switching Cruise Control On and Off...................................................................247
Switching Cruise Control Off......................... 247
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 247
Switching Driver Alert On and Off.........287 Resetting Driver Alert....................................... 288
Switching Easy Entry and Exit On and Off......................................................................77
Switching From Adaptive Cruise Control to Cruise Control.......................................255
Switching Pre-Collision Assist On and Off..................................................................280
Adjusting the Pre-Collision Assist Settings............................................................ 280
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On and Off...................................................158
Semiannual Reminder...................................... 158
Switching Repeat Mode On and Off...................................................................414
Switching Shuffle Mode On and Off...................................................................414
Switching Stability Control On and Off
...................................................................232
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off...................................................................414
Switching the Front Interior Lamps On and Off
..........................................................103
Switching the Hazard Flashers On and Off....................................................................315
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Switching the Head Up Display On and
Off.....................................................................131
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On and Off......................................................91
Switching the Lane Keeping System Mode..............................................................267
Switching the Lane Keeping System On and Off..........................................................267
Switching the Rear Interior Lamps On and Off
..........................................................103
Switching the Rear Window Wiper On and Off
............................................................93
Switching Traction Control On and Off...................................................................229
Switching Trailer Sway Control On and Off...................................................................310
Symbols Glossary
...........................................19
Symbols Used on Your Vehicle..................19
SYNC™ 3........................................................436
General Information......................................... 436
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.......................471 Additional Information and
Assistance....................................................... 483
Apps........................................................................\
478
Navigation............................................................. 477
Personal Profiles................................................. 481
Phone..................................................................... 475
Resetting the System...................................... 483
USB and Bluetooth Audio............................... 472
Voice Recognition............................................... 471
Wi-Fi Connectivity............................................ 480
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................423
911 Assist............................................................... 423
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 425
SYNC™............................................................419 General Information.......................................... 419
SYNC™ Troubleshooting..........................427
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............391
Temporary Neutral Mode............................211 Entering Temporary Neutral Mode...............212
Exiting Temporary Neutral Mode.................. 212
Temporary Neutral Mode Limitations..........211
What Is Temporary Neutral Mode.................211 The Better Business Bureau Auto Line
Program.......................................................495
The Mediation and Arbitration Program.......................................................496
Tire Care
...........................................................372
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Limitations..................................................383
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Overview......................................................382
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Precautions
.................................................383
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........382 Tire Pressure Monitoring System –
Troubleshooting............................................ 384
Tire Pressure Monitoring System – Troubleshooting........................................384
Tire Pressure Monitoring System – Information Messages................................ 385
Tire Pressure Monitoring System – Warning Lamps............................................................... 384
Tire Replacement Requirements...........367 Age........................................................................\
.. 368
Tire Rotation
..................................................374
Tire Rotation Diagram...................................... 375
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit Components...............................................377
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit Precautions.................................................376
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.....................376
Towing a Trailer Limitations
....................304
Towing a Trailer Precautions...................303
Towing a Trailer............................................303 Towing Weights and Dimensions...............306
Towing Weights and Dimensions
.........306
Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight for Your Vehicle.............................. 309
Recommended Towing Weights.................306
What Is the Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight ............................................................. 309
Towing Your Vehicle Precautions............321
Towing Your Vehicle.....................................321 Towing Your Vehicle –
Troubleshooting............................................ 323
Towing Your Vehicle – Troubleshooting........................................323
Towing Your Vehicle – Information Messages......................................................... 323
Traction Control Indicator
........................229
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