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360 Degree Camera..................................234
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation................................237
Using Cruise Control..................................237
Using Adaptive Cruise Control................238
Driving Aids
Driver Alert....................................................246
Lane Keeping System................................247
Blind Spot Information System................253
Cross Traffic Alert........................................255
Steering.........................................................259
Pre-Collision Assist.....................................260
Drive Control................................................264
Load Carrying
Load Limit......................................................266
Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................271
Recommended Towing Weights.............272
Essential Towing Checks...........................273
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......275
Driving Hints
Breaking-In....................................................276
Economical Driving.....................................276
Driving Through Water...............................276
Floor Mats......................................................277
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance..................................279
Hazard Flashers..........................................280
Fuel Shutoff..................................................280
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................281
Post-Crash Alert System...........................284
Transporting the Vehicle...........................285
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need...............286
In California (U.S. Only)..............................287
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).......................288
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program(Canada Only)..........................................289
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada......................................................290
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................................292
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......292
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)......................................................................293
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart...........................294
Changing a Fuse.........................................309
Maintenance
General Information.....................................312
Opening and Closing the Hood...............312
Under Hood Overview - 3.0L....................313
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™/3.7L..............................................................315
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.7L EcoBoost™/3.0LEcoBoost™..................................................317
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L............................317
Engine Oil Check..........................................317
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................318
Engine Coolant Check................................319
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Automatic Transmission Fluid Check......324
Brake Fluid Check.......................................324
Power Steering Fluid Check....................325
Washer Fluid Check...................................325
Fuel Filter......................................................325
Changing the 12V Battery.........................325
Checking the Wiper Blades......................327
Changing the Wiper Blades......................327
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................328
Changing a Bulb..........................................329
Bulb Specification Chart............................330
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.7L......332
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.7LEcoBoost™/3.0L EcoBoost™..................332
Vehicle Care
General Information....................................334
Cleaning Products.......................................334
Cleaning the Exterior.................................335
Waxing...........................................................336
Cleaning the Engine...................................337
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades......................................................................337
Cleaning the Interior...................................338
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens........................340
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................341
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.................341
Cleaning the Wheels...................................341
Vehicle Storage...........................................342
Body Styling Kits..........................................343
Wheels and Tires
General Information....................................344
Tire Care........................................................344
Using Summer Tires...................................358
Using Snow Chains....................................358
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........359
Changing a Road Wheel...........................364
Technical Specifications............................370
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 2.7L......................373
Engine Specifications - 3.0L.....................374
Engine Specifications - 3.7L......................375
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L................................377
Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L................................378
Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L................................379
Vehicle Identification Number.................380
Vehicle Certification Label........................380
Transmission Code Designation..............381
Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L......382
Capacities and Specifications - 3.0L......388
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L......395
Audio System
General Information....................................403
Audio Unit.....................................................405
Satellite Radio..............................................409
USB Port.........................................................412
SYNC™ 3
General Information.....................................413
Home Screen...............................................428
Using Voice Recognition...........................430
Entertainment...............................................440
Climate...........................................................454
Phone.............................................................458
Navigation.....................................................466
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Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum based
Brake system
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt
Flammable
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard flashers
Heated rear window
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Adaptive Steering Off (yellow, solid): Theadaptive steering system is off. It is possiblethat the steering wheel may not be straightwhen you drive straight ahead. If thismessage persists, see an authorized dealer.
Adaptive Steering Loss (red, solid): Theadaptive steering system integrity cannot beverified. Do not drive the vehicle and contactan authorized dealer immediately. SeeSteering (page 259).
Anti-Lock Braking System
If it illuminates when you aredriving, this indicates amalfunction. You continue to havethe normal braking system (without ABS)unless the brake system warning lamp is alsoilluminated. Have the system checked byyour authorized dealer.
Autohold Active
Illuminates when the system holdsyour vehicle stationary.
Autohold Unavailable
Illuminates when the system is on,but unavailable to hold yourvehicle stationary.
Battery
It illuminates when you switch theignition on.
If it illuminates when the engine isrunning this indicates a malfunction. Haveyour vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped)
It illuminates when you switch thisfeature off or in conjunction with amessage. See Blind SpotInformation System (page 253).
Brake System
It illuminates when you engage theparking brake with the ignition on.
If it illuminates when you are driving, checkthat the parking brake is not engaged. If theparking brake is not engaged, this indicateslow brake fluid level or a brake systemmalfunction. Have the system checkedimmediately by your authorized dealer.
WARNING: Driving your vehicle withthe warning lamp on is dangerous. Asignificant decrease in braking performancemay occur. It may take you longer to stopyour vehicle. Have your vehicle checked assoon as possible. Driving extended distanceswith the parking brake engaged can causebrake failure and the risk of personal injury.
Cruise Control (If Equipped)
Illuminates when you switch thisfeature on.
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Direction Indicator
Illuminates when the left or rightturn signal or the hazard warningflasher is turned on. If theindicators stay on or flash faster, check for aburned out bulb. See Changing a Bulb(page 329).
Door Ajar
Displays when the ignition is onand any door is not completelyclosed.
Also displays when there is a lack of batterypower to the electronic door system. If thisdisplays with all doors closed, have yourvehicle serviced by an authorized dealerimmediately.
Electric Park Brake
Illuminates or flashes when theelectric parking brake has amalfunction. See Electric ParkingBrake (page 210).
Engine Coolant Temperature
Illuminates when the enginecoolant temperature is high. Stopthe vehicle as soon as possible,switch off the engine and let cool. SeeEngine Coolant Check (page 319).
Engine Oil
If it illuminates with the enginerunning or when you are driving,this indicates a malfunction. Stopyour vehicle as soon as it is safe to do soand switch the engine off. Check the engineoil level.
See Engine Oil Check (page 317).
Note:Do not resume your journey if itilluminates despite the level being correct.Have the system checked by your authorizeddealer immediately.
Fasten Seatbelt
Illuminates and a chime sounds toremind you to fasten your seatbelt.See Seatbelt Reminder (page 42).
Front Airbag
If it fails to illuminate when youstart your vehicle, continues toflash or remains on, it indicates amalfunction. Have the system checked byyour authorized dealer.
Head Up Display (If Equipped)
A red beam of lights illuminates onthe windshield in certain instanceswhen using adaptive cruise controlor the collision warning system. It alsoilluminates momentarily when you start yourvehicle to make sure the display works.
High Beam
Illuminates when you switch thehigh beam headlamps on. It flasheswhen you use the headlampflasher.
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Hood Ajar
Displays when the ignition is onand the hood is not completelyclosed.
Low Fuel Level
Illuminates when the fuel level islow or the fuel tank is nearlyempty. Refuel as soon as possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning
It illuminates if the tire pressure inone or more tires is below thecorrect tire pressure.
See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page359).
Low Beam Malfunction Warning Lamp
(If Equipped)
It illuminates when there is amalfunction with the low beamheadlamp bulb.
Low Washer Fluid
Illuminates when the windshieldwasher fluid is low.
Parking Lamps
Illuminates when you switch theparking lamps on.
Powertrain Fault
Illuminates when a powertrain oran AWD fault has been detected. Contact an authorized dealer.
Service Engine Soon
If it illuminates when the engine isrunning this indicates amalfunction. The On BoardDiagnostics system has detected amalfunction of the vehicle emission controlsystem.
If it flashes, engine misfire may be occurring. Increased exhaust gas temperatures coulddamage the catalytic converter or othervehicle components. Drive in a moderatefashion (avoid heavy acceleration anddeceleration) and have your vehicleimmediately serviced.
It illuminates when you switch the ignitionon prior to engine start to check the bulb andto indicate whether your vehicle is ready forInspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
Normally, it illuminates until the engine iscranked and automatically turns off if nomalfunctions are present. However, if after15 seconds it flashes eight times, thisindicates that your vehicle is not ready forInspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.See Emission Law (page 190).
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Fuel
ActionMessage
An early reminder of a low fuel condition.Fuel Level Low
The fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.Check Fuel Fill Inlet
Hill Start Assist
ActionMessage
Displays when hill start assist is not available. Contact your authorized dealer. See Hill StartAssist (page 213).Hill Start Assist Not Available
Keys and Intelligent Access
ActionMessage
A reminder to press the brake while starting your vehicle.To START Press Brake
The key is not detected by the system. See Keyless Starting (page 178).No Key Detected
The Start Stop button is pressed to shut off the engine and an Intelligent Access key is notdetected inside your vehicle.Restart Now or Key is Needed
Your vehicle is in the accessory ignition state.Full Accessory Power Active
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Information Displays

Lane Keeping System
ActionMessage
The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.Lane Keeping Sys. Malfunction ServiceRequired
The system has detected a condition that has caused the system to be temporarily unavailable.Front Camera Temporarily Not Available
The system has detected a condition that requires the windshield to be cleaned to operateproperly.Front Camera Low Visibility Clean Screen
The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.Front Camera Malfunction ServiceRequired
The system requests the driver to keep their hands on the steering wheel.Keep Hands on Steering Wheel
Maintenance
ActionMessage
Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine. Check the oil level. If the warningstays on or continues to come on with your engine running, contact an authorized dealer assoon as possible.
Low Engine Oil Pressure
The engine oil life remaining is 10% or less.Change Engine Oil Soon
The oil life left reaches 0%.Oil Change Required
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ActionMessage
The brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. See BrakeFluid Check (page 324).Brake Fluid Level Low
The brake system needs servicing. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Contact an authorized dealer.Check Brake System
The engine coolant temperature is excessively high.Engine Coolant Over Temperature
The washer fluid is low and needs to be refilled.Washer Fluid Level Low
Indicates that your vehicle is still in Transport mode. This may not allow some features to operateproperly. Contact an authorized dealer.Transport Mode Contact Dealer
Indicates that your vehicle is still in Factory mode. This may not allow some features to operateproperly. Contact an authorized dealer.Factory Mode Contact Dealer
Informs the driver that the powertrain needs service due to a powertrain malfunction.See Manual
The engine has reduced power to help reduce high engine temperature.Power Reduced to Lower Engine Temp
The brake system has reduced stopping power.Brake Applied Power Reduced
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Park Aid
ActionMessage
The system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact your authorized dealer. SeeFront Parking Aid (page 220).Check Front Park Aid
The system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact your authorized dealer. SeeRear Parking Aid (page 219).Check Rear Park Aid
Park Brake
ActionMessage
The parking brake is set, the engine is running and you drive your vehicle more than 3 mph(5 km/h). If the warning stays on after the parking brake is released, contact an authorized dealeras soon as possible.
Park Brake Engaged
The electric parking brake is set and a manual release is attempted without the brake pedalbeing pressed.To Release: Press Brake and Switch
The electric parking brake is set and an automatic release is attempted but cannot be performed.Perform a manual release.Park Brake Use Switch to Release
The electric parking brake is set and your vehicle speed exceeds 3 mph (5 km/h). Release parkbrake before continued driving.Release Park Brake
The electric parking brake is not fully applied.Park Brake Not Applied
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