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Press the parking aid button to switch the
system off. If a fault is present in the
system, a warning message appears in the
information display and does not allow you
to switch the system on. See Information
Messages (page ?).
FRONT PARKING AID
(If Equipped) WARNINGS
The parking aid system can only
assist you to detect objects when
your vehicle is moving at parking
speeds. Take care when using the system
to avoid personal injury. The parking aid system may not
prevent contact with small or moving
objects that are close to the ground.
The parking aid system gives an audible
warning when it detects a large object
helping to avoid damage to your vehicle.
To help avoid personal injury you must take
care when using the parking aid system. Traffic control systems, inclement
weather, air brakes and external
motors and fans may affect correct
operation of the sensing system; this may
include reduced performance or a false
alerts. Front Sensing System
When the parking aid system produces an
audible warning, the audio system may
reduce the set volume to a predetermined
level.
Note:
Keep the sensors free from snow, ice
and large accumulations of dirt. If the
sensors are blocked system accuracy may
be affected. Do not clean the sensors with
sharp objects.
Note: If your vehicle sustains damage
leaving the sensors misaligned, this will
cause inaccurate measurements or false
alerts. The front sensors are active when the
transmission is in any position other than
park (P). When your vehicle approaches
an object, a warning tone sounds. When
your vehicle moves closer to an object, the
warning tone repeat rate increases. The
warning tone sounds continuously when
an object is 12 in (30 cm) or less from the
front bumper.
You can also press the parking aid button
to switch the front parking aid system on
without selecting reverse ®).
The system automatically turns off when
your vehicle speed reaches
7 mph
(12 km/h). Sensor coverage area is up to 28
in (70 cm) from the front
bumper and 6-14 inches (15-35
centimeters) to the side of the
front bumper.
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If the transmission is in reverse (R), the
front sensing system provides audio
warnings when the vehicle is moving and
the detected obstacle is moving towards
the vehicle. Once the vehicle is stationary,
the audio warning will be stopped after 2
seconds.
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The system detects objects when:
•
Your vehicle is moving forward at low
speed.
• Your vehicle is moving forward at low
speed and an object is approaching the
front of your vehicle at a low speed.
Press the parking aid button to switch the
system off. If a fault is present in the
system, a warning message appears in the
information display and does not allow you
to switch the system on. See Information
Messages (page ?).
Obstacle Distance Indicator
(If
Equipped)
The system provides obstacle distance
indication through the information display.
The distance indicator displays when the
transmission is in reverse (R).
The indicator displays:
• As the distance to the obstacle
decreases the indicator blocks
illuminate and move towards the
vehicle icon.
• If there is no obstacle detected, the
distance indicator blocks are greyed
out.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
If the gearshift is in neutral (N), the system
provides obstacle distance indication
through the information display. If your
vehicle moves the front sensing system
provides an audible warning when the
vehicle is moving at
5 mph (8 km/h) or
below and an obstacle is located inside
the detection area. Once the vehicle is
stationary, the audio warning will be
stopped after 4 seconds. If the gearshift is in drive (D) or any other
forward gear, the front sensing system
provides audio warnings when the vehicle
is moving and an obstacle is located inside
the detection area. Once the vehicle is
stationary, the audio warning will be
stopped after 2 seconds.
ACTIVE PARK ASSIST (If Equipped) WARNING
Designed to be a supplementary park
aid, this system may not work in all
conditions. This system cannot
replace the driver ’s attention and
judgment. The driver is responsible for
avoiding hazards and maintaining a safe
distance and speed, even when the system
is in use. Note:
The driver is always responsible for
controlling the vehicle, supervising the
system and intervening if required.
The system detects an available parallel
parking space and automatically steers
your vehicle into the space (hands-free)
while you control the accelerator, gearshift
and brakes. The system visually and
audibly instructs you to park your vehicle.
The system may not function correctly if
something passes between the front
bumper and the parking space (a
pedestrian or cyclist) or if the edge of the
neighboring parked vehicle is high off the
ground (for example, a bus, tow truck or
flatbed truck).
Note: The sensors may not detect objects
in heavy rain or other conditions that cause
disruptive reflections.
Note: The sensors may not detect objects
with surfaces that absorb ultrasonic waves.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Cruise control lets you maintain a set
speed without keeping your foot on the
accelerator pedal. You can use cruise
control when your vehicle speed is greater
than 20 mph (30 km/h).
USING CRUISE CONTROL WARNINGS
Do not use cruise control on winding
roads, in heavy traffic or, when the
road surface is slippery. This could
result in loss of vehicle control, serious
injury or death. When you are going downhill, your
vehicle speed may increase above
the set speed. The system will not
apply the brakes but a warning displays. The cruise controls are on the steering
wheel.
Switching Cruise Control On
Press and release
ON.
The indicator appears in the
instrument cluster.
Setting the Cruise Speed
1. Drive to desired speed. 2. Press and release
SET+.
3. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Note: The indicator will change color.
Note: Cruise control will disengage if the
vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph
(16 km/h) below the set speed while driving
uphill.
Changing the Set Speed
• Press the accelerator or brake pedal
until you reach the desired speed. Press
and release
SET+.
• Press and hold SET+ or SET-. Release
the control when you reach the desired
speed.
• Press and release
SET+ or SET-. The
set speed will change in approximately
3 mph (5 km/h)
increments.
Note: If you accelerate by pressing the
accelerator pedal, the set speed will not
change. When you release the accelerator
pedal, your vehicle returns to the speed that
you previously set.
Canceling the Set Speed
Press and release
CAN or tap the brake
pedal. You will not erase the set speed.
Resuming the Set Speed
Press and release
RES.
Switching Cruise Control Off
Press and release
OFF when the system
is in stand by mode or switch the ignition
off.
Note: You will erase the set speed if you
switch the system off.
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for operation at Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating, not at Gross
Combined Weight Rating.)
Separate functional brakes should
be used for safe control of towed
vehicles and for trailers where the
Gross Combined Weight of the
towing vehicle plus the trailer
exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating of the towing vehicle.
The
Gross Combined Weight must
never exceed the Gross
Combined Weight Rating.
Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight - is the highest possible
weight of a fully loaded trailer the
vehicle can tow. It assumes a
vehicle with mandatory options,
driver and front passenger weight
(150 pounds [68 kilograms]
each), no cargo weight (internal
or external) and a tongue load of
10– 15% (conventional trailer) or
king pin weight of 15– 25% (fifth
wheel trailer). Consult an
authorized dealer (or the RV and
Trailer Towing Guide available at
an authorized dealer) for more
detailed information.
Tongue Load or Fifth Wheel
King Pin Weight -
refers to the
amount of the weight that a trailer
pushes down on a trailer hitch. Examples:
For a 5000 pound
(2268 kilogram) conventional
trailer, multiply 5000 by 0.10 and
0.15 to obtain a proper tongue
load range of 500 to 750 pounds
(227 to 340 kilograms). For an
11500 pound (5216 kilogram) fifth
wheel trailer, multiply by 0.15 and
0.25 to obtain a proper king pin
load range of 1725 to 2875 pounds
(782 to 1304 kilograms). WARNINGS
Do not exceed the GVWR or
the GAWR specified on the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label. Do not use replacement tires
with lower load carrying
capacities than the original tires
because they may lower the
vehicle ’s GVWR and GAWR
limitations. Replacement tires
with a higher limit than the original
tires do not increase the GVWR
and GAWR limitations. Exceeding any vehicle weight
rating limitation could result
in serious damage to the vehicle
and/or personal injury. Steps for determining the
correct load limit:
1. Locate the statement "The
combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed
XXX kg or XXX lb." on your
vehicle ’s placard.
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Note:
Driving through standing water can
cause vehicle damage.
Note: Engine damage can occur if water
enters the air filter.
Before driving through standing water,
check the depth. Never drive through water
that is higher than the bottom of the front
rocker area of your vehicle. When driving through standing water, drive
very slowly and do not stop your vehicle.
Your brake performance and traction may
be limited. After driving through water and
as soon as it is safe to do so:
•
Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the
brakes and to check that they work.
• Check that the horn works.
• Check that the exterior lights work.
• Turn the steering wheel to check that
the steering power assist works. FLOOR MATS WARNINGS
Always use floor mats that are
designed to fit the foot well of your
vehicle. Only use floor mats that
leave the pedal area unobstructed. Only
use floor mats that are firmly secured to
retention posts so that they cannot slip out
of position and interfere with the pedals
or impair safe operation of your vehicle in
other ways. Pedals that cannot move freely can
cause loss of vehicle control and
increase the risk of serious personal
injury. Always make sure that the floor
mats are properly attached to the
retention posts in the carpet that are
supplied with your vehicle. Floor mats must
be properly secured to both retention posts
to make sure mats do not shift out of
position. Never place floor mats or any other
covering in the vehicle foot well that
cannot be properly secured to
prevent them from moving and interfering
with the pedals or the ability to control the
vehicle. Never place floor mats or any other
covering on top of already installed
floor mats. Floor mats should always
rest on top of vehicle carpeting surface and
not another floor mat or other covering.
Additional floor mats or any other covering
will reduce the pedal clearance and
potentially interfere with pedal operation. Check attachment of floor mats on
a regular basis. Always properly
reinstall and secure floor mats that
have been removed for cleaning or
replacement.
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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. Contact an authorized dealer if you have
any concerns or issues.
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A/C
See: Climate Control......................................... 107
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 148
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 148
Accessories....................................................399 Exterior style........................................................ 399
Interior style......................................................... 399
Lifestyle................................................................. 399
Peace of mind..................................................... 399
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................. 11
Active Park Assist.........................................155 Automatic Steering into Parking
Space................................................................. 156
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature..........157
Troubleshooting the System.......................... 158
Using Active Park Assist................................... 156
Adjusting the Headlamps........................220 Horizontal Aim Adjustment............................ 221
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................ 220
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................74
Airbag Disposal
...............................................49
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 107
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm......................................... 73
Ambient Lighting...........................................84
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................73 Arming the Alarm................................................. 73
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 73
Appendices....................................................401
At a Glance........................................................15
Audible Warnings and Indicators
.............94
Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 95
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 94
Keyless Warning Alert........................................ 95
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................95
Audio Control
...................................................74
Type One.................................................................. 74
Type Two.................................................................. 75
Audio Input Jack..........................................288 Audio System
................................................273
General Information.......................................... 273
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Satellite Radio..............................................................277
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System.........................................................280
Menu Structure.................................................... 281
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC..........275
Autolamps........................................................79 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................80
Automatic Climate Control......................108 Dual Zone Temperature Control.................... 110
Single Zone Temperature Control...............109
Temperature Control........................................ 109
Automatic High Beam Control..................81 Activating the System........................................ 82
Manually Overriding the System.................... 82
Automatic Transmission............................143 Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning............................................................. 147
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 145
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow................................................................... 147
SelectShift Automatic ™
Transmission................................................... 144
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................. 144
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................216
Auto-Start-Stop...........................................130 Limitations of Use.............................................. 130
Switching the System On and Off.................131
Using Auto Start-Stop With a Manual Transmission................................................... 130
Using Auto Start-Stop With an Automatic Transmission................................................... 130
Auxiliary Power Points................................120 12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 120
Location................................................................. 120
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Blind Spot Information System...............167 Blind Spot Information System (BLIS ™)
with Cross Traffic Alert................................. 167
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........210
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Booster Seats..................................................28
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 28
Brake Fluid Check.........................................216
Brakes...............................................................148 General Information.......................................... 148
Breaking-In.....................................................186
Bulb Specification Chart...........................227
C
Cabin Air Filter.................................................112
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications - 1.0L EcoBoost™.................................................266
Specifications...................................................... 267
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)
....................................269
Specifications..................................................... 270
Capacities and Specifications.................261
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 230
Center Console
...............................................121
Changing a Bulb...........................................222 Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs............................ 224
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs........................... 222
Replacing HID Headlamp Bulbs................... 222
Replacing LED Rear Lamps........................... 226
Replacing Licence Plate and High Mounted Brake Lamp Bulbs......................................... 227
Replacing Rear Lamps - 4 Door................... 224
Replacing Rear Lamps - 5 Door.................... 225
Changing a Fuse..........................................209 Fuses...................................................................... 209
Changing a Road Wheel...........................256 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 256
Tire Change Procedure..................................... 257
Changing the 12V Battery...........................217
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................229
Changing the Wiper Blades
......................219
Checking MyKey System Status................61
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................219
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance.................................................39
Child Safety......................................................20 General Information............................................ 20Child Safety Locks...........................................31
Left-Hand Side...................................................... 32
Right-Hand Side................................................... 32
Child Seat Positioning
..................................30
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................233
Cleaning Products.......................................230
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................234
Cleaning the Engine.....................................231
Cleaning the Exterior..................................230 Body Paintwork Preservation......................... 231
Cleaning the Chrome Trim............................. 230
Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 230
Cleaning the Rear Window............................ 230
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................232
Cleaning the Interior....................................232 Instrument Cluster Screens, LCD Screens
and Radio Screens........................................ 232
Rear Windows..................................................... 232
Safety Belts.......................................................... 232
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................232
Clearing All MyKeys......................................60
Climate.............................................................381 Climate Control Voice Commands.............383
Climate Control
.............................................107
Clutch Fluid Check - Manual Transmission................................................217
Cold Weather Precautions
........................186
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................. 214
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......48
Creating a MyKey...........................................59 Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 59
Cruise Control
..................................................75
Principle of Operation....................................... 162
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 162
Customer Assistance
..................................194
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording........................................... 9
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
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Front Parking Aid..........................................154
Front Sensing System....................................... 154
Obstacle Distance Indicator........................... 155
Front Passenger Sensing System............43
Fuel and Refueling........................................132
Fuel Consumption........................................137 Calculating Fuel Economy............................... 137
Filling the Tank..................................................... 137
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................134
Fuel Filter..........................................................217
Fuel Quality - E85.........................................133 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 133
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................133 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 133
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................190
Fuses................................................................200
Fuse Specification Chart..........................200 Engine Compartment Fuse Box.................. 200
Luggage Compartment Fuse Box...............206
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box...........204
G
Gauges...............................................................90 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............91
Fuel Gauge............................................................... 91
Information Display............................................ 90
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................50
General Maintenance Information........425 Multi-Point Inspection...................................... 427
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 426
Protecting Your Investment........................... 425
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 425
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 425
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................197
Getting the Services You Need...............194 Away From Home.............................................. 194
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 149
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................190
Headlamp Exit Delay
...................................80 Head Restraints
..............................................114
Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 115
Tilting Head Restraints ..................................... 115
Heated Seats
..................................................119
Heated Steering Wheel................................76
Heated Windows and Mirrors
....................112
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 112
Heated Rear Window......................................... 112
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 107
Hill Start Assist..............................................149 Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 150
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................110
Cooling the Interior Quickly............................... 111
General Hints........................................................ 110
Heating the Interior Quickly............................. 110
Recommended Settings for Cooling ............111
Recommended Settings for Heating.............111
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather.............................................................. 112
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................148
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........210
I
Ignition Switch...............................................122
In California (U.S. Only).............................195
Information Display Control.......................76
Information Displays....................................96 General Information........................................... 96
Information......................................................371 911 Assist................................................................ 377
Alerts....................................................................... 377
Calendar................................................................. 377
Sirius Travel Link................................................. 376
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States Only)................................................................... 372
Vehicle Health Report...................................... 379
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Using Traction Control.................................151
Switching the System Off Using a
Switch................................................................. 151
Switching the System Off Using the Information Display Controls..................... 151
System Indicator Lights and Messages........................................................... 151
Using Voice Recognition...........................292 Initiating a Voice Session................................ 292
System Interaction and Feedback..............292
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................196
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Vehicle Care...................................................230 General Information......................................... 230
Vehicle Certification Label.......................264
Vehicle Identification Number................264
Vehicle Interior Overview..............................17
Vehicle Storage.............................................234
Battery.................................................................... 235
Body........................................................................\
235
Brakes.................................................................... 236
Cooling system................................................... 235
Engine..................................................................... 235
Fuel system.......................................................... 235
General.................................................................. 235
Miscellaneous..................................................... 236
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................236
Tires........................................................................\
236
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 107
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............264
Voice Control....................................................75 W
Warning Lamps and Indicators
.................92
Adaptive Cruise Control..................................... 92
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 92
Auto Start-stop..................................................... 92
Battery...................................................................... 92
Blind Spot Monitor............................................... 92
Brake System......................................................... 92
Cruise Control........................................................ 92
Direction Indicator............................................... 93
Door Ajar.................................................................. 93
Engine Oil................................................................ 93
Fasten Safety Belt............................................... 93
Front Airbag............................................................ 93
Front Fog Lamps.................................................. 93
High Beam.............................................................. 93
Information............................................................. 93
Lane Keeping Aid................................................. 93
Liftgate Ajar............................................................ 93
Low Fuel Level....................................................... 93
Low Tire Pressure Warning............................... 93
Low Washer Fluid................................................. 94
Parking Lamps...................................................... 94
Service Engine Soon........................................... 94
Stability Control................................................... 94
Stability Control Off............................................ 94
Washer Fluid Check......................................217
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 230
See: Wipers and Washers.................................. 77
Waxing
..............................................................231
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 256
Wheels and Tires..........................................237
Windows and Mirrors...................................85
Windshield Washers
......................................77
Windshield Wipers.........................................77
Intermittent Wipe.................................................. 77
Speed Dependent Wipers................................. 77
Wipers and Washers......................................77
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