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Navigation......................................................466cityseeker.............................................................475Destination Mode...............................................467Map Mode............................................................466Navigation Map Updates..................................476Navigation Menu.................................................472SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link......................476SYNC AppLink.....................................................475Waypoints.............................................................474
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..............527Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™..............................527Normal Maintenance Intervals........................529
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Oil Change Indicator Reset.........................318Oil CheckSee: Engine Oil Check.......................................317
Opening and Closing the Hood................312Closing the Hood................................................313Opening the Hood..............................................312
Opening the Doors.........................................73Front Doors.............................................................73Rear Doors..............................................................74
Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature.....................................................292Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual............292
Overhead Console........................................177
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Parking Aids....................................................219Principle of Operation........................................219
Passive Anti-Theft System............................82SecuriLock®............................................................82
PATSSee: Passive Anti-Theft System........................82
Perchlorate........................................................12Personal Safety System™..............................46How Does the Personal Safety SystemWork?...................................................................46
Phone..............................................................458During a Phone Call...........................................463Making Calls........................................................462Pairing Your Cell Phone for the FirstTime...................................................................458Phone Menu........................................................459Receiving Calls....................................................463Smartphone Connectivity................................465Text Messaging...................................................464
Post-Crash Alert System.............................284
Power Decklid..................................................74Hands-Free Feature.............................................77Obstacle Detection...............................................77Opening and Closing the Power Decklid.......75
Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking..............................67
Power Seats....................................................15724-Way Seat Controls........................................15930-Way Seat Controls.........................................157Adjusting the Multi-Contour Front Seats WithActive Motion ...................................................161Adjusting the Power Lumbar.............................161Adjusting the Power Seats...............................158
Power Steering Fluid Check......................325Power Windows..............................................101Accessory Delay..................................................102Bounce-Back.........................................................101One-Touch Down.................................................101One-Touch Up.......................................................101Window Lock........................................................102
Pre-Collision Assist......................................260Using the Pre-Collision Assist System...........261
Protecting the Environment..........................16PunctureSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................364
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Rear Parking Aid............................................219Obstacle Distance Indicator............................220
Rear Passenger Climate Controls.............150Rear Seat Armrest.........................................169Rear Seats.......................................................165Adjusting the Rear Seats...................................165
Rear View Camera........................................231Using the Rear View Camera System...........232
Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera.....................................231
Recommended Towing Weights...............272Refueling.........................................................186Refueling System Overview.............................186Refueling System Warning................................188Refueling Your Vehicle.......................................187
Remote Control...............................................58Car Finder...............................................................60Intelligent Access Key.........................................58Remote Start..........................................................60Replacing the Battery..........................................58Sounding the Panic Alarm..................................60
Remote Start...................................................152Automatic Settings..............................................152
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..................341Replacement Parts Recommendation........13Collision Repairs.....................................................13
Scheduled Maintenance and MechanicalRepairs.................................................................13Warranty on Replacement Parts.........................13
Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl.............................................................61Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)..............................................................293Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......292Roadside Assistance...................................279Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting RoadsideAssistance.......................................................280Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside AssistanceProgram Coverage........................................280Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using RoadsideAssistance.......................................................280Vehicles Sold in the United States: GettingRoadside Assistance.....................................279Vehicles Sold in the United States: UsingRoadside Assistance.....................................279
Roadside Emergencies...............................279Running-InSee: Breaking-In.................................................276
Running Out of Fuel.....................................184Adding Fuel From a Portable FuelContainer..........................................................185Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................185
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Safety Canopy™...............................................54Safety Precautions........................................183Satellite Radio...............................................409Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number(ESN)....................................................................411Satellite Radio Reception Factors...................410SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service.....................410Troubleshooting....................................................411
Scheduled Maintenance Record..............535Scheduled Maintenance............................523Seatbelt Extension.........................................45Seatbelt Height Adjustment..........................41Seatbelt Reminder..........................................42Belt-Minder™...........................................................42
Seatbelts...........................................................36Principle of Operation..........................................36
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime...............................................................41Conditions of operation......................................42
Seats.................................................................153Security.............................................................82Settings...........................................................480911 Assist...............................................................488Ambient Lighting................................................497Bluetooth..............................................................483Clock......................................................................482
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Display...................................................................499General..................................................................494Media Player.........................................................481Mobile Apps.........................................................493Navigation............................................................490Phone....................................................................483Radio......................................................................489SiriusXM................................................................490Sound....................................................................480Valet Mode..........................................................500Vehicle...................................................................497Voice Control.......................................................499Wi-Fi & Hotspot...................................................495
Side Airbags.....................................................52Side Sensing System...................................221Obstacle Distance Indicator............................222
Sitting in the Correct Position....................153Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains..................................358
Soft Closing Door............................................78Spare WheelSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................364
Special Notices.................................................13New Vehicle Limited Warranty...........................13On Board Diagnostics Data LinkConnector............................................................14Special Instructions...............................................13
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance................................................531Exceptions............................................................534
Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control............................................237
Stability Control..............................................217Principle of Operation........................................217
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................179Automatic Engine Shutdown............................180Failure to Start......................................................179Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes....................181Important Ventilating Information....................181Starting Your Vehicle..........................................179Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isMoving................................................................181Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isStationary..........................................................180
Starting and Stopping the Engine.............178General Information............................................178
Steering..........................................................259Adaptive Steering..............................................260Electric Power Steering....................................259
Steering Wheel................................................85Storage Compartments................................177SunroofSee: Moonroof......................................................107
Sun Shades.....................................................106
Sun Visors.......................................................106Illuminated Vanity Mirror...................................106
Supplementary Restraints System..............47Principle of Operation..........................................47
Symbols Glossary..............................................7SYNC™ 3...........................................................413General Information............................................413
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.........................500
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications................373
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)..........................288Tire Care.........................................................344Glossary of Tire Terminology..........................346Important Information About Low-ProfileTires...................................................................344Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading.............................................................344Information Contained on the TireSidewall............................................................347Temperature A B C.............................................345Traction AA A B C...............................................345Treadwear............................................................345
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............359Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System..........................................361Understanding Your Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem ..............................................................361
TiresSee: Wheels and Tires......................................344
Toll Reader......................................................105Installing the Toll Reader...................................105
Towing a Trailer..............................................271Load Placement...................................................271
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels........275Emergency Towing.............................................275Recreational Towing..........................................275
Towing..............................................................271Traction Control.............................................216Principle of Operation........................................216
Transmission Code Designation...............381Transmission...................................................194Transporting the Vehicle............................285Type Approvals.............................................590Radio Frequency Certification Logos for BlindSpot Information System.............................598Radio Frequency Certification Logos for MidRange Radar....................................................593Radio Frequency Certification Logos forPassive Anti-Theft System...........................594
Radio Frequency Certification Logos for RadioTransceiver Module......................................596Radio Frequency Certification Logos for SYNC3.........................................................................599Radio Frequency Certification Logos for TirePressure Monitoring Sensor(s)...................590Radio Frequency Certification Logos forWireless Charging.........................................599
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Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™/3.7L.................................................................315Under Hood Overview - 3.0L.....................313Universal Garage Door Opener..................171HomeLink Wireless Control System................171
USB Port..........................................................412Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................238Automatic Cancellation.....................................242Blocked Sensor...................................................244Canceling the Set Speed.................................242Changing the Set Speed..................................242Detection Issues.................................................242Following a Vehicle...........................................240Following a Vehicle to a CompleteStop...................................................................240Hilly Condition Usage.......................................242Overriding the Set Speed.................................241
Park Brake Application.....................................242Resuming the Set Speed..................................242Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed...............239Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed When YourVehicle is Stationary......................................239Setting the Gap Distance.................................240Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off.........242Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On.........239Switching to Normal Cruise Control..............245System Not Available........................................244
Using All-Wheel Drive.................................200Driving In Special Conditions With All-WheelDrive (AWD).....................................................202Operating AWD Vehicles With Spare orMismatched Tires..........................................202
Using Cruise Control...................................237Switching Cruise Control Off...........................238Switching Cruise Control On...........................237
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................65Using Snow Chains......................................358Using Stability Control.................................218Using Summer Tires....................................358Using Traction Control.................................216Switching the System Off..................................216System Indicator Lights and Messages.........216Using a Switch.....................................................216Using the Information Display Controls........216
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Using Voice Recognition............................430Audio Voice Commands...................................432Climate Voice Commands................................433Mobile App Voice Commands........................438Navigation Voice Commands..........................436Phone Voice Commands..................................433SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link VoiceCommands......................................................438Voice Settings Commands...............................439
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program(Canada Only).............................................289
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Vehicle Care..................................................334General Information...........................................334
Vehicle Certification Label.........................380Vehicle Identification Number..................380Vehicle Storage............................................342Battery...................................................................343Body.......................................................................342Brakes....................................................................343Cooling system...................................................343Engine...................................................................342Fuel system..........................................................342General..................................................................342Miscellaneous......................................................343Removing Vehicle From Storage....................343
Tires.......................................................................343
VentilationSee: Climate Control..........................................146
VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number...............380
Voice Control...................................................86
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Warning Lamps and Indicators...................110Adaptive Cruise Control.....................................110Adaptive Steering................................................110Anti-Lock Braking System...................................111Autohold Active.....................................................111Autohold Unavailable...........................................111Battery......................................................................111Blind Spot Monitor................................................111Brake System.........................................................111Cruise Control........................................................111Direction Indicator................................................112Door Ajar................................................................112Electric Park Brake...............................................112Engine Coolant Temperature............................112Engine Oil...............................................................112Fasten Seatbelt.....................................................112Front Airbag...........................................................112Head Up Display..................................................112High Beam.............................................................112
Hood Ajar...............................................................113Low Beam Malfunction Warning Lamp...........113Low Fuel Level......................................................113Low Tire Pressure Warning................................113Low Washer Fluid.................................................113Parking Lamps.......................................................113Powertrain Fault....................................................113Service Engine Soon...........................................113Stability Control.....................................................114Stability Control Off..............................................114Trunk Ajar...............................................................114
Washer Fluid Check....................................325WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................335
Waxing.............................................................336Welcome Lighting...........................................97Wheel NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................364
Wheels and Tires..........................................344General Information...........................................344Technical Specifications...................................370
Windows and Mirrors....................................101Windshield Washers......................................90Windshield Wipers.........................................89Intermittent Wipe..................................................89
Wiper BladesSee: Checking the Wiper Blades....................327
Wipers and Washers......................................89
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