Gasoline FORD MAVERICK 2023 Owner's Manual

TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
PRECAUTIONS
Use the following guidelines when towingyour vehicle. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in vehicle damagenot covered by the vehicle warranty.
Note:Make sure you properly secure yourvehicle to the tow vehicle.
Note:If you are unsure of the vehicle’sconfiguration, contact an authorized dealer.
RECREATIONALLY TOWING
YOUR VEHICLE - GASOLINE,
FWD
You cannot recreational tow your vehiclewith all wheels on the ground becausevehicle or transmission damage couldoccur. Place the front wheels on atwo-wheel tow dolly. If you are using a towdolly, follow the instructions specified bythe equipment provider.
Note:Release the parking brake beforetowing your vehicle. See ManuallyReleasing the Electric Parking Brake(page 194).
RECREATIONALLY TOWING
YOUR VEHICLE - GASOLINE,
AWD
You cannot recreational tow your vehiclewith all wheels on the ground becausevehicle or transmission damage couldoccur. You must recreational tow yourvehicle with all four wheels off the ground,such as when using a car-hauling trailer.Otherwise, you cannot recreational towyour vehicle.
RECREATIONALLY TOWING
YOUR VEHICLE - HYBRID
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (HEV)
Follow these guidelines if you have a needfor recreational towing. An example ofrecreational towing is towing your vehiclebehind a motorhome. These guidelinesensure that you do not damage thetransmission.
Note: Put your climate control system inrecirculated air mode to prevent exhaustfumes from entering your vehicle. SeeClimate Control (page 125).
You can tow your vehicle with all fourwheels on the ground under the followingconditions:
•You switch Neutral Tow on.
•Your vehicle is facing forward fortowing in a forward direction.
•You release the parking brake.
•You do not exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).
Switching Neutral Tow On
1.Switch your vehicle on in accessorymode.
2.Press the menu button on the steeringwheel to enter the information displaymain menu.
3.Select Settings.
4.Select Neutral Tow.
5.Follow the instructions on theinformation display.
6.Fully press the brake pedal.
7.Shift into neutral (N).
8.Switch the ignition off.
Note:Switching neutral tow on requiresbattery power.
Note:If the parking brake is applied, amessage appears in the information display.
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Note:If your vehicle has an ignition key, youcannot remove the key from the ignitionwhen the transmission is in neutral (N) andyour vehicle is off.
Note:Start the engine and allow it to runfor a few minutes at the beginning of eachday, and every six hours or fewer. With theengine running and your foot on the brake,shift into drive (D) and then into reverse (R)before shifting back into neutral (N). Beforecontinuing to tow, switch neutral tow on.
EMERGENCY TOWING -
GASOLINE
If you need to tow your vehicle, contact aprofessional towing service or, if you are amember of a roadside assistance program,your roadside assistance service provider.
EMERGENCY TOWING -
HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
(HEV)
If your vehicle becomes inoperable withoutaccess to wheel dollies or a vehicletransport trailer, it can be flat-towed withall wheels on the ground, regardless of thepowertrain and transmission configuration,under the following conditions:
•Your vehicle is facing forward fortowing in a forward direction.
•You switch Neutral Tow on.
•You release the parking brake.
•Maximum speed is 35 mph (55 km/h).
•Maximum distance is 50 mi (80 km).
Switching Neutral Tow On
1.Switch your vehicle on in accessorymode.
2.Press the menu button on the steeringwheel to enter the instrument clusterdisplay main menu.
3.Select Settings.
4.Select Neutral Tow.
5.Follow the instructions on theinformation display.
6.Fully press the brake pedal.
7.Shift into neutral (N).
8.Switch the ignition off.
Note:Failure to follow these instructionscould result in damage to the transmission.
Note:Switching neutral tow on requiresbattery power.
Note: Put your climate control system inrecirculated air mode to prevent exhaustfumes from entering your vehicle. SeeClimate Control (page 125).
Switching Neutral Tow Off
1.Switch your vehicle on in accessorymode.
2.Fully press the brake pedal.
3.Shift into park (P).
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ENGINE OIL CAPACITY AND
SPECIFICATION - 2.0L
ECOBOOST™
Use oil that meets the definedspecification and viscosity grade.
If you do not use oil that meets the definedspecification and viscosity grade, it couldresult in:
•Component damage that your vehiclewarranty does not cover.
•Longer engine cranking periods.
•Increased emission levels.
•Reduced vehicle performance.
•Reduced fuel economy.
An oil that displays this symbol conformsto current engine, emission system andfuel economy performance standards ofILSAC.
We recommend Motorcraft® motor oil foryour vehicle. If Motorcraft® oil is notavailable, use motor oils of therecommended viscosity grade that displaythe API Certification Mark for gasolineengines.
Do not use supplemental engine oiladditives because they are unnecessaryand could lead to engine damage that yourvehicle warranty does not cover.
Capacities
Including the Oil FilterVariant
5.5 qt (5.2 L)All.
Materials
SpecificationName
WSS-M2C961-A1Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend MotorOil(U.S.)Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil/ Huile moteur de très haute qualité SAE 5W-30Motorcraft®(Canada)XO-5W30-Q1SP(U.S.)CXO-5W30-LSP6(Canada)
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An oil that displays this symbol conformsto current engine, emission system andfuel economy performance standards ofILSAC.
We recommend Motorcraft® motor oil foryour vehicle. If Motorcraft® oil is notavailable, use motor oils of therecommended viscosity grade that displaythe API Certification Mark for gasolineengines.
Do not use supplemental engine oiladditives because they are unnecessaryand could lead to engine damage that yourvehicle warranty does not cover.
Capacities
Including the Oil FilterVariant
5.7 qt (5.4 L)All.
Materials
SpecificationName
WSS-M2C962-A1Motorcraft® SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic MotorOil(U.S.)(Canada)XO-0W20-QFS(U.S.)
COOLING SYSTEM CAPACITY
AND SPECIFICATION - 2.0L
ECOBOOST™
Use coolant that meets the definedspecification.
If you do not use coolant that meets thedefined specification, it could result in:
•Component damage that your vehiclewarranty does not cover.
•Reduced vehicle performance.
Capacities
QuantityVariant
9.5 qt (9.02 L)With trailer tow package.
9.0 qt (8.5 L)Without trailer tow package
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What Is Automatic Return to Park(P).......................................................................184Automatic Transmission AudibleWarnings.......................................................187Automatic Transmission............................182Automatic Return to Park (P).......................184Automatic Transmission Positions..............182Automatic Transmission –Troubleshooting.............................................188Grade Assist - Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV).................................................................185Manual Park Release - Gasoline...................185Temporary Neutral Mode................................183Automatic Transmission PositionIndicators......................................................183Automatic Transmission Positions........182Drive (D).................................................................183Low (L)...................................................................183Neutral (N)............................................................182Park (P)..................................................................182Reverse (R)...........................................................182Automatic TransmissionPrecautions..................................................182Automatic Transmission –Troubleshooting........................................188Automatic Transmission – InformationMessages..........................................................188Auto Mode.......................................................126Auto Mode Indicators........................................126Switching Auto Mode On and Off................126Switching Dual Mode On and Off................128Auto-Start-Stop...........................................168Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting...........169Auto-Start-Stop Indicators......................168Auto-Start-Stop Precautions..................168Auto-Start-Stop –Troubleshooting.........................................169Auto-Start-Stop – Frequently AskedQuestions..........................................................170Auto-Start-Stop – InformationMessages..........................................................169Autounlock........................................................73Autounlock Requirements................................73Switching Autounlock On and Off.................73What Is Autounlock.............................................73AWDSee: All-Wheel Drive.........................................189
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery......................315See: Changing the 12V Battery - Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV).................................................318Blind Spot Information System...............241Blind Spot Information System –Troubleshooting............................................243Blind Spot Information SystemIndicators.....................................................242Blind Spot Information SystemLimitations...................................................241Blind Spot Information SystemPrecautions..................................................241Blind Spot Information SystemRequirements..............................................241Blind Spot Information System –Troubleshooting........................................243Blind Spot Information System –Information Messages................................243Body Control Module Fuse Box..............301Accessing the Body Control Module FuseBox......................................................................301Identifying the Fuses in the Body ControlModule Fuse Box...........................................301Locating the Body Control Module FuseBox......................................................................301Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood..........304Booster Seats..................................................39Brake Coach - Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV)..............................................................119Brake Fluid Specification...........................192Brake Over Accelerator................................191Brake Precautions.........................................191Brakes................................................................191Anti-Lock Braking System................................191Brakes – Troubleshooting...............................193Brakes – Troubleshooting.........................193Brakes – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................193Brakes – Warning Lamps................................193Breaking-In.....................................................278
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Calculating Payload....................................259
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Drive Belt Routing Overview - 2.0LEcoBoost™..................................................315Drive Mode Control.....................................230Drive Mode Control –Troubleshooting.............................................231Drive Modes.........................................................230Drive Mode Control –Troubleshooting.........................................231Drive Mode Control – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................233Drive Mode Control – InformationMessages.........................................................232Drive Mode Control – WarningLamps.................................................................231Drive Modes...................................................230Eco..........................................................................230Mud/Ruts.............................................................230Normal....................................................................231Sand.........................................................................231Slippery...................................................................231Sport........................................................................231Tow/Haul...............................................................231Driver Alert......................................................255Driver Alert – Troubleshooting.....................256Driver Alert Indicators................................256Driver Alert Limitations..............................255Driver Alert Precautions............................255Driver Alert – Troubleshooting...............256Driver Alert – Information Messages.........256Driving Economically..................................278Driving Hints...................................................278Driving in Special Conditions.........................279Driving in Special Conditions...................279Driving In Sand...................................................280Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain................279Driving Through Mud and Water..................279Driving on Snow and Ice............................278Driving Through Shallow Water.............280
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Electric Parking Brake AudibleWarning.........................................................195Electric Parking Brake.................................194Electric Parking Brake –Troubleshooting.............................................195
Electric Parking Brake –Troubleshooting.........................................195Electric Parking Brake – InformationMessages..........................................................196Electric Parking Brake – WarningLamps................................................................195Electric Power Steering.............................208Electric Power Steering Precautions.........208How Does Electric Power SteeringWork..................................................................208Electric Vehicle Information.....................427Electromagnetic Compatibility..............532Emergency Call Limitations......................60Emergency Call Requirements.................59Emergency Call System Data....................25Emergency Towing - Gasoline................293Emergency Towing - Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)............................................293Emission Law................................................528Enabling Remote Start...............................122End User License Agreement.................503Engine Block Heater....................................159Engine Block Heater Precautions.................159How Does the Engine Block HeaterWork...................................................................160Using the Engine Block Heater.....................160Engine Coolant TemperatureGauge...............................................................111Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -2.0L EcoBoost™.......................................367Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -2.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV)............................................................368Engine Oil.......................................................308Adding Engine Oil..............................................308Checking the Engine Oil Level......................308Engine Oil Capacity andSpecification..................................................309Engine Oil Dipstick Overview........................308Resetting the Intelligent Oil LifeMonitor.............................................................309Engine Specifications - 2.0LEcoBoost™.................................................363Engine Specifications - 2.5L, HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV)............................364Entertainment...............................................410Evasive Steering Assist..............................252Evasive Steering Assist Limitations............252
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Switching Evasive Steering Assist On andOff.......................................................................252What Is Evasive Steering Assist....................252EV Coach - Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV)..............................................................118Event Data.........................................................23Export Unique Options..............................529Extending the Remote StartDuration.........................................................122Exterior Bulbs.................................................321Changing a Front Side Marker LampBulb....................................................................323Changing a Front Turn Signal LampBulb....................................................................323Changing a High Mounted StoplampBulb....................................................................326Changing a Rear Lamp Bulb..........................324Changing a Rear Turn Signal LampBulb....................................................................325Changing a Reversing Lamp Bulb................325Changing a Stoplamp Bulb............................324Exterior Bulb Specification Chart.................321Removing a Rear Lamp Assembly..............322Exterior Lamps................................................94Exterior Lamp Indicators...................................95Exterior Lamps On Audible Warning............95Switching the Daytime Running Lamps Onand Off................................................................94Using the Turn Signal Lamps..........................94Exterior Lighting Control..............................92Exterior Lighting..............................................92Autolamps..............................................................93Automatic High Beam Control........................95Automatic High Beam Control –Troubleshooting...............................................97Exterior Lamps......................................................94Headlamps.............................................................92Headlamps – Troubleshooting.......................93Exterior Mirrors..............................................103
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Fastening and Unfastening theSeatbelts........................................................43Federal Highway AdministrationRegulation...................................................503Flat TireSee: Changing a Flat Tire................................354
Floor Mats......................................................280Folding the Exterior Mirrors - VehiclesWith: Manual Folding Mirrors...............104Ford Power-UpSee: Vehicle Software Updates...................445Ford Protect..................................................448Front Exterior...................................................29Front Passenger Sensing System............54Front Passenger Sensing SystemIndicators............................................................56Front Passenger Sensing SystemPrecautions.......................................................56How Does the Front Passenger SensingSystem Work.....................................................54What Is the Front Passenger SensingSystem................................................................54Front Seat Precautions...............................135Front Seats......................................................135Heated Seats.......................................................140Manual Seats.......................................................136Power Seats..........................................................138Fuel and Refueling.........................................171Fuel and Refueling –Troubleshooting.............................................178Fuel Quality...........................................................172Refueling................................................................174Running Out of Fuel...........................................173Fuel and Refueling Precautions...............171Fuel and Refueling –Troubleshooting.........................................178Fuel and Refueling – InformationMessages..........................................................178Fuel and Refueling – Warning Lamps.........178Fuel Economy Display - Gasoline............118Fuel Economy Display - Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)..............................................118Fuel Gauge........................................................111Fuel Gauge Limitations.......................................111Locating the Fuel Filler Door.............................111What Is Distance to Empty...............................111What Is the Fuel Gauge......................................111What Is the Low Fuel Reminder......................111Fuel Quality.....................................................172Selecting the Correct Fuel...............................172Fuel Tank Capacity - Excluding: HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV)..............................371Fuel Tank Capacity.......................................178
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How Does the Rear Occupant AlertSystem Work...............................................145How Does the Safety Canopy™Work..................................................................51How Does Traction Control Work.........200How Does Trailer Sway ControlWork...............................................................277How Do the Front Airbags Work..............50How Do the Knee Airbags Work................51How Do the Side Airbags Work................50Hybrid Electric Vehicle DrivingCharacteristics...........................................166Hybrid Electric Vehicle Indicators..........166Hybrid Electric VehicleInformation..................................................166Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information –Troubleshooting.............................................167Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information –Troubleshooting.........................................167Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information –Frequently Asked Questions......................167Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information –Information Messages.................................167Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information –Warning Lamps...............................................167
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Identifying Fuse Types...............................303Identifying the Climate ControlUnit..................................................................125Ignition Switch...............................................156Inflating the Tires........................................346Information on the Tire Sidewall...........336Inspecting the Tire for Damage..............347Inspecting the Tire for Wear.....................347Inspecting the Wheel ValveStems............................................................348Installing Child Restraints...........................34Combining the Seatbelt and Lower Anchorsfor Attaching Child Restraints....................38Installing a Child Restraint in a CenterSeat.......................................................................37Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren...............................................................36Using Seatbelts.....................................................34Using Tether Straps.............................................38
Instrument Cluster Display........................115Personalized Settings.........................................117Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu -Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Screen...............115Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu -Vehicles With: 6.5 Inch Screen..............116Instrument Cluster Indicators...................113Instrument Cluster.......................................107Fuel Gauge..............................................................111Instrument Cluster Overview - Gasoline,Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Screen..............107Instrument Cluster Overview - Gasoline,Vehicles With: 6.5 Inch Screen.............108Instrument Cluster Overview - HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV), Vehicles With:4.2 Inch Screen...........................................109Instrument Cluster Overview - HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV), Vehicles With:6.5 Inch Screen............................................110Instrument Cluster Warning Lamps.......112Instrument Panel............................................27Integrated Trailer Brake Controller.........272Integrated Trailer Brake Controller –Troubleshooting.............................................275Integrated Trailer Brake ControllerPrecautions..................................................272Integrated Trailer Brake Controller –Troubleshooting........................................275Integrated Trailer Brake Controller –Frequently Asked Questions.....................276Integrated Trailer Brake Controller –Information Messages.................................275Interior Air Quality........................................134Interior Bulbs.................................................326Interior Bulb Specification Chart.................326Interior Lamp Function................................98Switching the Interior Lamp Function Onand Off................................................................98What Is the Interior Lamp Function..............98Interior Lighting..............................................98Ambient Lighting.................................................98Interior Lamp Function......................................98Interior Lighting – Troubleshooting..............99Interior Lighting – Troubleshooting........99Interior Lighting – Frequently AskedQuestions...........................................................99Interior Mirror..................................................102Interior Mirror Precautions........................102
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Maintenance.................................................304Engine Oil.............................................................308Exterior Bulbs.......................................................321Interior Bulbs.......................................................326Maintenance Precautions........................304Manually Dimming the InteriorMirror..............................................................102Manually Releasing the Electric ParkingBrake..............................................................194Manual Park Release - Gasoline.............185Manual Park Release Precautions...............185Using Manual Park Release............................185What Is Manual Park Release........................185Manual Seats.................................................136Adjusting the Head Restraint.........................136Adjusting the Seat Backrest............................137Adjusting the Seat Cushion............................143Adjusting the Seat Height...............................138Folding the Seat Backrest...............................143Head Restraint Components.........................136Installing the Head Restraint..........................137Moving the Seat Backward andForward..............................................................137Removing the Head Restraint........................137Unfolding the Seat Backrest..........................144Mislock................................................................73Mislock Limitations..............................................73Switching Mislock On and Off.........................74What Is Mislock.....................................................73Mobile CommunicationsEquipment..................................................502Mobile Device Data........................................25Moonroof Bounce-Back............................106Overriding Moonroof Bounce-Back............106What Is Moonroof Bounce-Back..................106Moonroof.........................................................105Moonroof Bounce-Back..................................106Motorcraft Parts - 2.0LEcoBoost™.................................................365Motorcraft Parts - 2.5L, Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)............................................365Muting the Audio.........................................393MyKey Settings................................................67Configurable MyKey Settings...........................67Non-Configurable MyKey Settings................67
MyKey – Troubleshooting...........................70MyKey – Frequently Asked Questions...........71MyKey – Information Messages.....................70MyKey™.............................................................67MyKey Settings......................................................67MyKey – Troubleshooting.................................70
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Navigation......................................................422Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........453
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Opening and Closing the Flip Key.............61Opening and Closing the Hood.............304Opening and Closing theMoonroof......................................................105Opening and Closing the SlidingWindows........................................................101Opening and Closing theSunshade.....................................................105Opening and Closing theWindows......................................................100Opening the Tailgate.....................................81Opening the Tailgate From Outside YourVehicle..................................................................81Opening the Tailgate to the MiddlePosition................................................................81Operating the Doors From Inside YourVehicle..............................................................72Opening the Doors From Inside YourVehicle..................................................................72Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using theCentral Locking.................................................72Operating the Doors From Outside YourVehicle..............................................................72Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using theKey Blade............................................................72Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using theRemote Control................................................72Ordering a Canadian French Owner'sManual.........................................................460OTASee: Vehicle Software Updates...................445Our Sustainability Report........................459Overriding the Set Speed.........................224
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Preparing Your Vehicle forStorage.........................................................333Programming a MyKey................................69Programming the Remote Control.........66Properly Adjusting the Driver and FrontPassenger Seats..........................................53PunctureSee: Changing a Flat Tire................................354Push Button Ignition Switch.....................157
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Radio Frequency CertificationLabels...........................................................463Blind Spot Information SystemSensors.............................................................463Body Control Module.......................................469Cruise Control Module.....................................473Keys and Remote Controls.............................477Radio Transceiver Module..............................482SYNC......................................................................483Telematics Control Unit..................................487Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemSensors............................................................488Wireless Accessory ChargingModule.............................................................496Rear Exterior....................................................30Rear Occupant Alert System AudibleWarnings.......................................................146Rear Occupant Alert SystemIndicators......................................................146Rear Occupant Alert SystemLimitations...................................................145Rear Occupant Alert SystemPrecautions..................................................145Rear Occupant Alert System...................145Rear Parking Aid.............................................211Locating the Rear Parking AidSensors..............................................................212Rear Parking Aid Audible Warnings..............212Rear Parking Aid Limitations...........................211What is the Rear Parking Aid...........................211Rear Seats.......................................................142Manual Seats.......................................................142Rear View Camera Guide Lines...............214Rear View Camera Object DistanceIndicators......................................................215Rear View Camera Precautions..............214
Rear View Camera........................................214Rear View Camera Settings............................215Rear View Camera Settings......................215Switching Rear View Camera Delay On andOff........................................................................216Zooming the Rear View Camera In andOut.......................................................................215Recovery Towing..........................................289Accessing the Front Towing Point...............289Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -Gasoline, AWD...........................................292Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -Gasoline, FWD...........................................292Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)..............292Refueling..........................................................174Manually Opening the Fuel Filler Door........177Refueling System Overview............................174Refueling Your Vehicle.......................................174Releasing the Electric Parking Brake ifthe Vehicle Battery Has Run Out ofCharge...........................................................195Remote Control Limitations.......................61Remotely Starting and Stopping theVehicle............................................................122Remote Start Limitations..........................122Remote Start Precautions.........................122Remote Start Remote ControlIndicators......................................................123Remote Start..................................................122Remote Start Settings................................123Removing and Installing theTailgate............................................................82Removing the Key Blade - Vehicles With:Push Button Start.......................................62Removing Your Vehicle FromStorage.........................................................334Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............332Replacement PartsRecommendation....................................502Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl............................................................65Replacing the Cabin Air Filter...................134Replacing the Front Wiper Blades..........89Reporting Safety Defects inCanada..........................................................461Reporting Safety Defects in the UnitedStates.............................................................461
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