Ford E-450 2021, E-350 2021 Owner’s Manual

2021 E-SERIES Owner’s Manual

2021 E-SERIES Owner’s Manual

ford.caowner.ford.com

December 2019

First Printing

Litho in U.S.A.

MC2J 19A321 AA

The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of going to print. In the interest of
continuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications, design or equipment at any time
without notice or obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a
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Errors and omissions excepted.

© Ford Motor Company 2019

All rights reserved.

Part Number: 201910 20191023173703

California Proposition 65

WARNING: Operating, servicing and

maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway
motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals
including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize
exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the
engine except as necessary, service your vehicle
in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash
your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle.
For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.

WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.

Wash your hands after handling.

Introduction

About This Manual ..........................................5

Symbols Glossary ............................................5

Data Recording ..................................................7

Perchlorate ........................................................11

Ford Credit ........................................................12

Replacement Parts Recommendation

............................................................................12

Special Notices ...............................................12

Mobile Communications Equipment

...........................................................................14

Environment

Protecting the Environment .......................15

At a Glance

Instrument Panel ...........................................16

Child Safety

General Information ......................................17

Installing Child Restraints ...........................19

Booster Seats .................................................23

Child Restraint Positioning ........................25

Seatbelts

Principle of Operation ..................................27

Fastening the Seatbelts .............................28

Seatbelt Height Adjustment ....................30

Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator

Chime ............................................................30

Child Restraint and Seatbelt

Maintenance ................................................31

Seatbelt Extensions ......................................31

Supplementary Restraints

System

Principle of Operation ..................................32

Driver and Passenger Airbags ...................33

Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator .......37

Airbag Disposal ..............................................38

Keys and Remote Controls

General Information on Radio

Frequencies .................................................39

Remote Control .............................................39

Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control

...........................................................................41

Doors and Locks

Locking and Unlocking ................................42

Security

Passive Anti-Theft System ........................45

Steering Wheel

Adjusting the Steering Wheel ...................47

Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive

Cruise Control .............................................47

Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise

Control ..........................................................48

Information Display Control .....................48

Horn ...................................................................48

Wipers and Washers

Windshield Wipers .......................................49

Windshield Washers ....................................49

Lighting

General Information ....................................50

Lighting Control .............................................50

Autolamps ........................................................51

Instrument Lighting Dimmer .....................51

Daytime Running Lamps .............................51

Direction Indicators .......................................52

Automatic High Beam Control

What Is Automatic High Beam Control

...........................................................................53

Switching Automatic High Beam Control

On and Off ...................................................53

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Automatic High Beam Control Indicators

...........................................................................53

Overriding Automatic High Beam Control

..........................................................................54

Windows and Mirrors

Power Windows .............................................55

Exterior Mirrors ...............................................55

Interior Mirror ..................................................56

Sun Visors ........................................................56

Instrument Cluster

Gauges ...............................................................57

Warning Lamps and Indicators ...............60

Audible Warnings and Indicators ............62

Information Displays

General Information .....................................63

Information Messages ................................66

Climate Control

Manual Climate Control .............................70

Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate

............................................................................71

Rear Passenger Climate Controls ............72

Seats

Sitting in the Correct Position ...................73

Head Restraints ..............................................73

Manual Seats ..................................................74

Power Seats .....................................................75

Auxiliary Power Points

Auxiliary Power Points .................................76

Starting and Stopping the

Engine

General Information .....................................78

Ignition Switch ................................................78

Starting a Gasoline Engine ........................78

Engine Block Heater ....................................80

Fuel and Refueling

Safety Precautions .......................................82

Fuel Quality - E85 .........................................82

Fuel Quality - Gasoline ...............................84

Running Out of Fuel .....................................84

Refueling ..........................................................85

Fuel Consumption ........................................86

Engine Emission Control

Emission Law .................................................88

Catalytic Converter ......................................89

Transmission

Automatic Transmission ............................92

Rear Axle

Limited Slip Differential .............................96

Brakes

General Information .....................................97

Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes

...........................................................................97

Parking Brake .................................................98

Hill Start Assist ..............................................98

Traction Control

Principle of Operation ...............................100

Using Traction Control ..............................100

Parking Aids

Rear View Camera .......................................101

Cruise Control

What Is Cruise Control ..............................103

Switching Cruise Control On and Off

.........................................................................103

Setting the Cruise Control Speed .........103

Canceling the Set Speed ..........................103

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Resuming the Set Speed .........................104

Cruise Control Indicators ..........................104

Using Adaptive Cruise Control ...............104

Driving Aids

Driver Alert ........................................................111

Lane Keeping System ..................................112

Steering ............................................................115

Pre-Collision Assist ......................................116

Load Carrying

Load Limit ......................................................120

Towing

Towing a Trailer .............................................125

Recommended Towing Weights ...........126

Essential Towing Checks ..........................130

Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels ......136

Driving Hints

Breaking-In .....................................................137

Reduced Engine Performance ................137

Economical Driving ......................................137

Driving Through Water ...............................138

Floor Mats ......................................................138

Roadside Emergencies

Roadside Assistance .................................140

Hazard Flashers ............................................141

Fuel Shutoff ....................................................141

Jump Starting the Vehicle ........................142

Transporting the Vehicle ...........................143

Customer Assistance

Getting the Services You Need ...............145

In California (U.S. Only) ............................146

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto

Line Program (U.S. Only) ......................147

Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and

Canada ........................................................148

Ordering Additional Owner's Literature

.........................................................................149

Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)

.........................................................................149

Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)

.........................................................................150

Fuses

Fuse Specification Chart ...........................151

Changing a Fuse ..........................................159

Maintenance

General Information ....................................161

Opening and Closing the Hood ...............161

Under Hood Overview ...............................162

Engine Oil Dipstick ......................................163

Engine Oil Check ..........................................163

Oil Change Indicator Reset ......................164

Engine Coolant Check ...............................165

Automatic Transmission Fluid Check

........................................................................169

Brake Fluid Check ..........................................171

Power Steering Fluid Check .....................172

Washer Fluid Check .....................................173

Fuel Filter .........................................................173

Changing the 12V Battery ..........................173

Checking the Wiper Blades ......................174

Changing the Wiper Blades .....................175

Adjusting the Headlamps .........................175

Removing a Headlamp ..............................176

Changing a Bulb ............................................177

Changing the Engine Air Filter .................178

Vehicle Care

General Information ...................................180

Cleaning Products ......................................180

Cleaning the Exterior .................................180

Waxing .............................................................182

Cleaning the Engine ....................................182

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Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades

.........................................................................182

Cleaning the Interior ...................................183

Cleaning the Instrument Panel and

Instrument Cluster Lens .......................183

Cleaning Leather Seats .............................184

Repairing Minor Paint Damage ..............185

Cleaning the Wheels ..................................185

Vehicle Storage ............................................185

Wheels and Tires

General Information ...................................188

Tire Care ..........................................................189

Using Snow Chains ....................................207

Tire Pressure Monitoring System .........208

Changing a Road Wheel ............................213

Technical Specifications ...........................217

Capacities and Specifications

Engine Specifications ................................219

Motorcraft Parts ...........................................219

Vehicle Identification Number ................221

Transmission Code Designation ............222

Capacities and Specifications ...............223

Bulb Specification Chart ..........................232

Connected Vehicle

Connected Vehicle Requirements ........234

Connected Vehicle Limitations .............234

Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile

Network ......................................................234

Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting

........................................................................234

Audio System

General Information ..................................235

Audio Unit ......................................................235

Digital Radio .................................................238

Connecting a Bluetooth Device ............240

Satellite Radio ..............................................241

Streaming Bluetooth Audio ....................243

Playing Media From a USB Device .......243

USB Port ........................................................244

Using Voice Recognition ..........................244

Accessories

Accessories ...................................................245

Auxiliary Switches ......................................246

Ford Protect

Ford Protect ..................................................248

Scheduled Maintenance

General Maintenance Information ......250

Normal Scheduled Maintenance ..........253

Special Operating Conditions Scheduled

Maintenance ............................................255

Scheduled Maintenance Record ...........257

Appendices

Electromagnetic Compatibility .............267

End User License Agreement ................269

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL

Thank you for choosing Ford. We
recommend that you take some time to
get to know your vehicle by reading this
manual. The more that you know about
your vehicle, the greater the safety and
pleasure you will get from driving it.

WARNING: Driving while
distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, crash and injury. We strongly
recommend that you use extreme
caution when using any device that may
take your focus off the road. Your
primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We
recommend against the use of any
hand-held device while driving and
encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you
are aware of all applicable local laws
that may affect the use of electronic
devices while driving.

Note: This manual describes product
features and options available throughout
the range of available models, sometimes
even before they are generally available. It
may describe options not fitted to the
vehicle you have purchased.

Note: Some of the illustrations in this
manual may show features as used in
different models, so may appear different
to you on your vehicle.

Note: Always use and operate your vehicle
in line with all applicable laws and
regulations.

Note: Pass on this manual when selling
your vehicle. It is an integral part of your
vehicle.

This manual may qualify the location of a
component as left-hand side or right-hand
side. The side is determined when facing
forward in the seat.

E154903

Right-hand side.A
Left-hand side.B

SYMBOLS GLOSSARY

These are some of the symbols you may
see on your vehicle.

Air conditioning system

E231157

Air conditioning system lubricant
type

Anti-lock braking system

Avoid smoking, flames or sparks

Battery

Battery acid

Brake fluid - non petroleum
based

Brake system

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E270480

Brake system

Cabin air filter

Check fuel cap

Child safety door lock or unlock

Child seat lower anchor

Child seat tether anchor

E71340

Cruise control

Do not open when hot

Engine air filter

Engine coolant

Engine coolant temperature

Engine oil

Explosive gas

Fan warning

Fasten seatbelt

E231160

Flammable

Front airbag

Front fog lamps

Fuel pump reset

Fuse compartment

Hazard flashers

Heated rear window

Windshield defrosting system

Interior luggage compartment
release

Jack

Keep out of reach of children

Lighting control

Low tire pressure warning

Maintain correct fluid level

Note operating instructions

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E270945

Horn control

Panic alarm

E139213

Parking aid

Parking brake

Power steering fluid

Power windows front/rear

Power window lockout

E231159

Requires registered technician

Safety alert

See Owner's Manual

E231158

See Service Manual

Service engine soon

Passenger airbag activated

Passenger airbag deactivated

Side airbag

Shield the eyes

E138639

Stability control

E163957

Hill descent control

E272858

Trail control

Windshield wiping system

Windshield wash and wipe

DATA RECORDING

WARNING: Do not connect

wireless plug-in devices to the data link
connector. Unauthorized third parties
could gain access to vehicle data and
impair the performance of safety related
systems. Only allow repair facilities that
follow our service and repair instructions
to connect their equipment to the data
link connector.

We respect your privacy and are
committed to protecting it. The
information contained in this publication
was correct at the time of going to print,
but as technology rapidly changes, we
recommend that you visit the regional Ford
website for the latest information.

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Your vehicle has electronic control units
that have data recording functionality and
the ability to permanently or temporarily
store data. This data could include
information on the condition and status of
your vehicle, vehicle maintenance
requirements, events and malfunctions.
The types of data that can be recorded are
described in this section. Some of the data
recorded is stored in event logs or error
logs.

Note: Error logs are reset following a service
or repair.

Note: We may provide information in
response to requests from law enforcement,
other government authorities and third
parties acting with lawful authority or
through a legal process. Such information
could be used by them in legal proceedings.

Data recorded includes, for example:

• Operating states of system
components, for example, fuel level,
tire pressure and battery charge level.

• Vehicle and component status, for
example, wheel speed, deceleration,
lateral acceleration and seatbelt
status.

• Events or errors in essential systems,
for example, headlamps and brakes.

• System responses to driving situations,
for example, airbag deployment and
stability control.

• Environmental conditions, for example,
temperature.

Some of this data, when used in
combination with other information, for
example, an accident report, damage to a
vehicle or eyewitness statements, could
be associated with a specific person.

Service Data

Service data recorders in your vehicle are
capable of collecting and storing
diagnostic information about your vehicle.
This potentially includes information about
the performance or status of various
systems and modules in the vehicle, such
as engine, throttle, steering or brake
systems. In order to properly diagnose and
service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company
(Ford of Canada in Canada), and service
and repair facilities may access or share
among them vehicle diagnostic
information received through a direct
connection to your vehicle when
diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.
Additionally, Ford Motor Company (Ford
of Canada, in Canada) may, where
permitted by law, use vehicle diagnostic
information for vehicle improvement or
with other information we may have about
you, for example, your contact information,
to offer you products or services that may
interest you. Data may be provided to our
service providers such as part suppliers
that may help diagnose malfunctions, and
who are similarly obligated to protect data.
We retain this data only as long as
necessary to perform these functions or to
comply with law. We may provide
information where required in response to
official requests to law enforcement or
other government authorities or third
parties acting with lawful authority or court
order, and such information may be used
in legal proceedings. For U.S. only (if
equipped), if you choose to use connected
apps and services, you consent that certain
diagnostic information may also be
accessed electronically by Ford Motor
Company and Ford authorized service
facilities, and that the diagnostic
information may be used to provide
services to you, personalizing your
experience, troubleshoot, and to improve
products and services and offer you
products and services that may interest

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you, where permitted by law. For Canada
only, for more information, please review
the Ford of Canada privacy policy at
www.ford.ca, including our U.S. data
storage and use of service providers in
other jurisdictions who may be subject to
legal requirements in Canada, the United
States and other countries applicable to
them, for example, lawful requirements to
disclose personal information to
governmental authorities in those
countries.

Event Data

This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder. The main purpose of an event
data recorder is to record, in certain crash
or near crash-like situations, such as an
airbag deployment or hitting a road
obstacle; this data assist in understanding
how a vehicle’s systems performed. The
event data recorder is designed to record
data related to vehicle dynamics and
safety systems for a short period of time,
typically 30 seconds or less.

The event data recorder in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:

• How various systems in your vehicle
were operating;

• Whether or not the driver and
passenger seatbelts were
buckled/fastened;

• How far (if at all) the driver was
depressing the accelerator and/or the
brake pedal; and

• How fast the vehicle was traveling; and

• Where the driver was positioning the

steering wheel.

This data can help provide a better
understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur.

Note: Event data recorder data is recorded
by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash
situation occurs; no data is recorded by the
event data recorder under normal driving
conditions and no personal data or
information (e.g., name, gender, age, and
crash location) is recorded. However, other
parties, such as law enforcement, could
combine the event data recorder data with
the type of personally identifying data
routinely acquired during a crash
investigation.

To read data recorded by an event data
recorder, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the event data
recorder is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such
as law enforcement, that have such special
equipment, can read the information if they
have access to the vehicle or the event
data recorder.

Comfort, Convenience and
Entertainment Data

Your vehicle has electronic control units
that have the ability to store data based
on your personalized settings. The data is
stored locally in the vehicle or on devices
that you connect to it, for example, a USB
drive or digital music player. You can delete
some of this data and also choose whether
to share it through the services to which
you subscribe.

Comfort and Convenience Data

Data recorded includes, for example:

• Seat and steering wheel position.

• Climate control settings.

• Radio presets.

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Entertainment Data

Data recorded includes, for example:

• Music, videos or album art.

• Contacts and corresponding address

book entries.

• Navigation destinations.

Services That We Provide

If you use our services, we collect and use
data, for example, account information,
vehicle location and driving characteristics,
that could identify you. We transmit this
data through a dedicated, protected
connection. We only collect and use data
to enable your use of our services to which
you have subscribed, with your consent or
where permitted by law. For additional
information, see the terms and conditions
of the services to which you have
subscribed.

Services That Third Parties
Provide

We recommend that you review the terms
and conditions and data privacy
information for any services to which you
subscribe. We take no responsibility for
services that third parties provide.

Vehicles With a Connectivity
Device (If Equipped)

E314755

The connectivity device has a
SIM. The connectivity device was

enabled when your vehicle was
built and periodically sends messages to
stay connected to the cell phone network.
These messages could include information
that identifies your vehicle, the SIM and the
electronic serial number of the connectivity
device. Cell phone network service
providers could have access to additional
information, for example, cell phone
network tower identification.

Note: The connectivity device continues to
send this information unless you disable the
connectivity device. To find out more about
having the connectivity device disabled,
contact the Ford Customer Relationship
Center. Disabling this connectivity device is
permanent. See Connected Vehicle (page

234).

If FordPass is connected to your vehicle,
Ford also receives additional information,
for example, location and vehicle data. See
FordPass Terms and Privacy Policy. For
additional information about our privacy
policy, visit www.FordConnected.com or
refer to your local Ford website.

Note: To stop the connectivity device from
sharing this information, for example,
location and vehicle data, see your
Connectivity Settings through the FordPass
app. You may also remove the vehicle from
your FordPass account.

Note: The service can be unavailable or
interrupted for a number of reasons, for
example, environmental or topographical
conditions and data plan coverage.

Note: To find out if your vehicle has a
connectivity technology, visit

www.FordConnected.com.

Note: If you plan to no longer use your
vehicle, for example, by selling or donating
it, remember to remove the vehicle from
your FordPass account. If you recently
purchased the vehicle and want to disable
connectivity, please contact the Ford
Customer Relationship Center through the
FordPass app or by using the e-mail address
on the local Ford website.

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Vehicles With SYNC

Mobile Device Data

If you connect a mobile device to your
vehicle, you can display data from your
device on the touchscreen for example,
music and album art. You can share your
vehicle data with mobile apps on your
device through the system.

The mobile apps function operates by your
connected device sending data to us in the
United States. The data is encrypted and
includes the vehicle identification number
of your vehicle, the SYNC module serial
number, odometer, enabled apps, usage
statistics and debugging information. We
retain it only as long as necessary to
provide the service, to troubleshoot, for
continuous improvement and to offer you
products and services that may be of
interest to you according to your
preferences and where allowed by law.

If you connect a cell phone to the system,
the system creates a profile that links to
that cell phone. The cell phone profile
enables more mobile features and efficient
operation. The profile contains, for
example, data from your phonebook, read
and unread text messages and call history,
including history of calls when your cell
phone was not connected to the system.

If you connect a media device, the system
creates and retains a media device index
of supported media content. The system
also records a short diagnostic log of
approximately 10 minutes of all recent
system activity.

The cell phone profile, media device index
and diagnostic log remain in your vehicle
unless you delete them and are generally
accessible only in your vehicle when you
connect your cell phone or media device.
If you no longer plan to use the system or
your vehicle, we recommend you use the
master reset function to erase the stored
information.

System data cannot be accessed without
special equipment and access to your
vehicle's module.

For additional information about our
privacy policy, refer to your local Ford
website.

Note: To find out if your vehicle has a
connectivity technology, visit

www.FordConnected.com.

Vehicles With an Emergency Call
System

When the emergency call system is active,
it may disclose to emergency services that
your vehicle has been in a crash involving
the deployment of an airbag or activation
of the fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions
or updates to the emergency call system
may also be capable of electronically or
verbally disclosing to emergency services
operators your vehicle location or other
details about your vehicle or crash to assist
emergency services operators to provide
the most appropriate emergency services.
If you do not want to disclose this
information, do not activate the emergency
call system.

Note: You cannot deactivate emergency
call systems that are required by law.

PERCHLORATE

Certain components in your vehicle such
as airbag modules, seatbelt pretensioners
and remote control batteries may contain
perchlorate material. Special handling
may apply for service or vehicle end of life
disposal.

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For more information visit:

Web Address

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazard-

ouswaste/perchlorate

FORD CREDIT

US Only

Ford Credit offers a full range of financing
and lease plans to help you acquire your
vehicle. If you have financed or leased your
vehicle through Ford Credit, thank you for
your business.

For assistance call 1-800-727-7000, or for
more information about Ford Credit and
access to the online Account Manager tool,
visit www.ford.com/finance.

REPLACEMENT PARTS RECOMMENDATION

We have built your vehicle to the highest
standards using quality parts. We
recommend that you demand the use of
genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts
whenever your vehicle requires scheduled
maintenance or repair. You can clearly
identify genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts
by looking for the Ford, FoMoCo or
Motorcraft branding on the parts or their
packaging.

Scheduled Maintenance and
Mechanical Repairs

One of the best ways for you to make sure
that your vehicle provides years of service
is to have it maintained in line with our
recommendations using parts that
conform to the specifications detailed in
this Owner’s Manual. Genuine Ford and
Motorcraft parts meet or exceed these
specifications.

Collision Repairs

We hope that you never experience a
collision, but accidents do happen.
Genuine Ford replacement collision parts
meet our stringent requirements for fit,
finish, structural integrity, corrosion
protection and dent resistance. During
vehicle development we validate that
these parts deliver the intended level of
protection as a whole system. A great way
to know for sure you are getting this level
of protection is to use genuine Ford
replacement collision parts.

Warranty on Replacement Parts

Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement
parts are the only replacement parts that
benefit from a Ford Warranty. The Ford
Warranty may not cover damage caused
to your vehicle as a result of failed
non-Ford parts. For additional information,
refer to the terms and conditions of the
Ford Warranty.

SPECIAL NOTICES

New Vehicle Limited Warranty

For a detailed description of what is
covered by your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty, see your warranty guide that is
available online. For more information,
refer to our website and download your
copy of the warranty guide.

Special Instructions

For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted
with sophisticated electronic controls.

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WARNING: You risk death or

serious injury to yourself and others if you
do not follow the instruction highlighted
by the warning symbol. Failure to follow
the specific warnings and instructions
could result in personal injury.

WARNING: Never place front seat
mounted rear-facing child or infant seats
in front of an active passenger airbag.

Fleet Telematics Modem (If Equipped)

The onboard modem provides access to
data to support telematics services such
as location, speed, idle time, fuel, vehicle
diagnostics and maintenance alerts. To
explore data, telematics services, third
party service provider support and to
manage existing telematics accounts, refer
to www.commericalsolutions.ford.com or
call 833-FCS-FORD.

Note: This is not available with FordPass
Connect.

FordPass Connect (If Equipped)

With a FordPass Connect-equipped
vehicle, you can use FordPass to track your
vehicle’s location and remotely access
vehicle features such as start, lock and
unlock and vehicle status including fuel
level and approximate mileage. Message
and data rates may apply. Services may
be limited by mobile phone network
coverage area. For additional information,
refer to www.fordpass.com.

On Board Diagnostics Data Link
Connector

WARNING: Do not connect

wireless plug-in devices to the data link
connector. Unauthorized third parties
could gain access to vehicle data and
impair the performance of safety related
systems. Only allow repair facilities that
follow our service and repair instructions
to connect their equipment to the data
link connector.

Your vehicle has an OBD Data Link
Connector (DLC) that is used in
conjunction with a diagnostic scan tool for
vehicle diagnostics, repairs and
reprogramming services. Installing an
aftermarket device that uses the DLC
during normal driving for purposes such as
remote insurance company monitoring,
transmission of vehicle data to other
devices or entities, or altering the
performance of the vehicle, may cause
interference with or even damage to
vehicle systems. We do not recommend
or endorse the use of aftermarket plug-in
devices unless approved by Ford. The
vehicle Warranty will not cover damage
caused by an aftermarket plug-in device.

Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks
and Utility Type Vehicles

WARNING: Utility vehicles have a

significantly higher rollover rate than
other types of vehicles.

Before you drive your vehicle, please read
this Owner’s Manual carefully. Your vehicle
is not a passenger car. As with other
vehicles of this type, failure to operate this
vehicle correctly may result in loss of
vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury or death.

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Using your Vehicle as an
Ambulance

If your light truck has the Ford Ambulance
Preparation Package, it may be utilized as
an ambulance. Ford urges ambulance
manufacturers to follow the
recommendations of the Ford Incomplete
Vehicle Manual, Ford Truck Body Builder’s
Layout Book and the Qualified Vehicle
Modifiers (QVM) Guidelines as well as
pertinent supplements. For additional
information, please contact the Truck Body
Builders Advisory Service at
http://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/
and then by selecting Contact Us or by
phone at 1–877–840–4338.

Use of your Ford light truck as an
ambulance, without the Ford Ambulance
Preparation Package voids the Ford New
Vehicle Limited Warranty and may void
the emissions warranties. In addition,
ambulance usage without the preparation
package could cause high underbody
temperatures, over-pressurized fuel and a
risk of spraying fuel, which could lead to
fires.

If your vehicle has the Ford Ambulance
Preparation Package, it will be indicated
on the Safety Compliance Certification
Label. The label is on the driver side door
pillar or on the rear edge of the driver door.
You can determine whether the
ambulance manufacturer followed Ford’s
recommendations by directly contacting
that manufacturer.

MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

WARNING: Driving while

distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, crash and injury. We strongly
recommend that you use extreme
caution when using any device that may
take your focus off the road. Your
primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We
recommend against the use of any
hand-held device while driving and
encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you
are aware of all applicable local laws
that may affect the use of electronic
devices while driving.

Using mobile communications equipment
is becoming increasingly important in the
conduct of business and personal affairs.
However, you must not compromise your
own or others’ safety when using such
equipment. Mobile communications can
enhance personal safety and security when
appropriately used, particularly in
emergency situations. Safety must be
paramount when using mobile
communications equipment to avoid
negating these benefits. Mobile
communication equipment includes, but
is not limited to, cellular phones, pagers,
portable email devices, text messaging
devices and portable two-way radios.

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PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

You should play your part in protecting the
environment. Correct vehicle usage and
the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning
and lubrication materials are significant
steps toward this aim.

For additional information about our
sustainability progress and initiatives, visit

www.sustainability.ford.com.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

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Direction indicators. See Direction Indicators (page 52). Wiper lever. See
Windshield Wipers (page 49).

A

Information display control. See Information Display Control (page 48).B
Instrument cluster. See General Information (page 63).C
Gearshift lever. See Automatic Transmission (page 92).D
Auxiliary switches. See Auxiliary Switches (page 246).E
Audio unit. See Audio Unit (page 235).F
Passenger airbag deactivation indicator. See Driver and Passenger Airbags

(page 33).

G

Hazard flasher switch. See Hazard Flashers (page 141).H
Climate control. See Manual Climate Control (page 70).I
Ignition. See Ignition Switch (page 78).J
Horn.K
Steering wheel adjustment. See Adjusting the Steering Wheel (page 47).L
Cruise control. See Cruise Control (page 103).M
Lighting control. See Lighting Control (page 50).N

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GENERAL INFORMATION

See the following sections for directions
on how to properly use safety restraints
for children.

WARNING: Always make sure your
child is secured properly in a device that
is appropriate for their height, age and
weight. Child safety restraints must be
bought separately from your vehicle.
Failure to follow these instructions and
guidelines may result in an increased risk
of serious injury or death to your child.

WARNING: All children are shaped
differently. The National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration and other safety
organizations, base their
recommendations for child restraints on
probable child height, age and weight
thresholds, or on the minimum
requirements of the law. We recommend
that you check with a NHTSA Certified
Child Passenger Safety Technician

(CPST) to make sure that you properly
install the child restraint in your vehicle
and that you consult your pediatrician to
make sure you have a child restraint
appropriate for your child. To locate a
child restraint fitting station and CPST,
contact NHTSA toll free at
1-888-327-4236 or go to
www.nhtsa.dot.gov. In Canada, contact
Transport Canada toll free at
1-800-333-0371 or go to www.tc.gc.ca
to find a Child Car Seat Clinic in your
area. Failure to properly restrain children
in child restraints made especially for
their height, age and weight, may result
in an increased risk of serious injury or
death to your child.

WARNING: On hot days, the
temperature inside the vehicle can rise
very quickly. Exposure of people or
animals to these high temperatures for
even a short time can cause death or
serious heat related injuries, including
brain damage. Small children are
particularly at risk.

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Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children

Recommended Restraint

Type

Child Size, Height, Weight, or AgeChild

Use a child restraint

(sometimes called an

infant carrier, convertible

seat, or toddler seat).

Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less

(generally age four or younger).

Infants or

toddlers

Use a belt-positioning

booster seat.

Children who have outgrown or no longer

properly fit in a child restraint (generally

children who are less than 57 in (1.45 m)

tall, are greater than age four and less

than age 12, and between 40 lb (18 kg)

and 80 lb (36 kg) and upward to 100 lb

(45 kg) if recommended by your child

restraint manufacturer).

Small children

Use a vehicle seatbelt
having the lap belt snug
and low across the hips,

shoulder belt centered

across the shoulder and

chest, and seat backrest

upright.

Children who have outgrown or no longer

properly fit in a belt-positioning booster

seat (generally children who are at least

57 in (1.45 m) tall or greater than 80 lb

(36 kg) or 100 lb (45 kg) if recommended

by child restraint manufacturer).

Larger children

• You are required by law to properly use
child restraints for infants and toddlers
in the United States and Canada.

• Many states and provinces require that
small children use approved booster
seats until they reach age eight, a
height of 57 in (1.45 m) tall, or 80 lb
(36 kg). Check your local and state or
provincial laws for specific
requirements about the safety of
children in your vehicle.

• When possible, always properly
restrain children 12 years of age and
under in a rear seating position of your
vehicle. Accident statistics suggest that
children are safer when properly
restrained in the rear seating positions
than in a front seating position.

• When installing a rear facing child
restraint, adjust the vehicle seats to
avoid interference between the child
restraint and the vehicle seat in front
of the child restraint.

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INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS

Child Seats

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Use a child restraint (sometimes called an
infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler
seat) for infants, toddlers, or children
weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less (generally
age four or younger).

Using Lap and Shoulder Belts

WARNING: Do not place a

rearward facing child restraint in front of
an active airbag. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.

WARNING: Properly secure
children 12 years old and under in a rear
seating position whenever possible. If
you are unable to properly secure all
children in a rear seating position,
properly secure the largest child on the
front seat. If you must use a forward
facing child restraint on the front seat,
move the seat as far back as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions could
result in personal injury or death.

WARNING: Depending on where
you secure a child restraint, and
depending on the child restraint design,
you may block access to certain seatbelt
buckle assemblies and LATCH lower
anchors, rendering those features
potentially unusable. To avoid risk of
injury, make sure occupants only use
seating positions where they are able to
be properly restrained.

When installing a child restraint with
combination lap and shoulder belts:

• Use the correct seatbelt buckle for that
seating position.

• Insert the belt tongue into the proper
buckle until you hear a snap and feel it
latch. Make sure the tongue is securely
fastened in the buckle.

• Keep the buckle release button
pointing up and away from the child
restraint, with the tongue between the
child restraint and the release button,
to prevent accidental unbuckling.

• Place the vehicle seat in the upright
position before you install the child
restraint.

• Put the seatbelt in the automatic
locking mode. See Step 5. This vehicle
does not require the use of a locking
clip.

Perform the following steps when
installing the child restraint with
combination lap and shoulder belts:

Note: Although the child restraint
illustrated is a forward facing child restraint,
the steps are the same for installing a rear
facing child restraint.

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1. Position the child restraint in a seat
with a combination lap and shoulder
belt.

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2. Pull down on the shoulder belt and
then grasp the shoulder belt and lap
belt together.

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3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt
portions together, route the tongue
through the child restraint according
to the child restraint manufacturer's
instructions. Make sure that you did not
twist the belt webbing.

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4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper
buckle (the buckle closest to the
direction the tongue is coming from)
for that seating position until you hear
a snap and feel the latch engage. Make
sure the tongue is latched securely by
pulling on it.

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5. To put the retractor in the automatic
locking mode, grasp the shoulder
portion of the belt and pull downward
until you pull all of the belt out.

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6. Allow the belt to retract to remove
slack. The belt clicks as it retracts to
indicate it is in the automatic locking
mode.

7. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor
to make sure the retractor is in the
automatic locking mode. You should
not be able to pull more belt out. If the
retractor is not locked, unbuckle the
belt and repeat Steps 5 and 6.

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8. Remove remaining slack from the belt.
Force the seat down with extra weight,
for example, by pressing down or
kneeling on the child restraint while
pulling up on the shoulder belt in order
to force slack from the belt. This is
necessary to remove the remaining
slack that exists once you add the extra
weight of the child to the child restraint.
It also helps to achieve the proper
snugness of the child restraint to your
vehicle. Sometimes, a slight lean
toward the buckle will help to remove
remaining slack from the belt.

9. If the child restraint has a tether strap,
attach it.

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10. Before placing the child in the seat,
forcibly move the seat forward and
back to make sure the seat is securely
held in place.

To check this, grab the seat at the belt path
and attempt to move it side to side and
forward and back. There should be no
more than 1 in (2.5 cm) of movement for
proper installation.

We recommend checking with a NHTSA
Certified Child Passenger Safety
Technician to make certain the child
restraint is properly installed. In Canada,
check with Transport Canada for referral
to a Child Car Seat Clinic.

Using Tether Straps

Many forward-facing child restraints
include a tether strap which extends from
the back of the child restraint and hooks
to an anchoring point called the top tether
anchor. Tether straps are available as an
accessory for many older child restraints.
Contact the manufacturer of your child
restraint for information about ordering a
tether strap, or to obtain a longer tether
strap if the tether strap on your child
restraint does not reach the appropriate
top tether anchor in the vehicle.

Attach the tether strap only to the tether
anchor as shown. The tether strap may not
work properly if attached somewhere other
than the correct tether anchor.

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Note: Do not tighten the tether strap

enough to lift the child restraint off the
vehicle seat cushion when the child is
seated in it. Keep the tether strap just snug
without lifting the front of the child restraint.
Keeping the child restraint just touching the
vehicle seat gives the best protection in a
severe crash.

Perform the following steps to install a
child restraint with tether anchors:

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You can attach the tether directly to the
rear of the front seat.

1. Adjust the front passenger seat fully
forward.

2. Route the child restraint tether strap
over the back of the front passenger
seat as shown.

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3. Clip the tether strap hook to the seat
pedestal at the location shown. If the
tether strap is clipped incorrectly, the
child restraint may not be retained
properly in the event of a crash.

4. Adjust the front passenger seat to the
full rearward position.

5. Tighten the child restraint tether strap
according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.

If you do not properly anchor the child
restraint, the risk of a child being injured in
a crash greatly increases.

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BOOSTER SEATS

WARNING: Do not put the shoulder

section of the seatbelt or allow the child
to put the shoulder section of the
seatbelt under their arm or behind their
back. Failure to follow this instruction
could reduce the effectiveness of the
seatbelt and increase the risk of injury or
death in a crash.

Use a belt-positioning booster seat for
children who have outgrown or no longer
properly fit in a child safety restraint
(generally children who are less than 57 in
(1.45 m) tall, are greater than age 4 and
less than age 12, and between 40 lb (18 kg)
and 80 lb (36 kg) and upward to 100 lb
(45 kg) if recommended by your child
restraint manufacturer). Many state and
provincial laws require that children use
approved booster seats until they reach
age eight, a height of 57 in (1.45 m) tall, or
80 lb (36 kg).

Booster seats should be used until you can
answer YES to ALL of these questions
when seated without a booster seat:

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• Can the child sit all the way back
against their vehicle seat backrest with
knees bent comfortably at the edge of
the seat cushion?

• Can the child sit without slouching?

• Does the lap belt rest low across the

hips?

• Is the shoulder belt centered on the
shoulder and chest?

• Can the child stay seated like this for
the whole trip?

Always use booster seats in conjunction
with your vehicle lap and shoulder belt.

Types of Booster Seats

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• Backless booster seats

If your backless booster seat has a
removable shield, remove the shield. If a
vehicle seating position has a low seat
backrest or no head restraint, a backless
booster seat may place your child's head
(as measured at the tops of the ears)
above the top of the seat. In this case,
move the backless booster to another
seating position with a higher seat backrest
or head restraint and lap and shoulder
belts, or consider using a high back booster
seat.

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• High back booster seats

If, with a backless booster seat, you cannot
find a seating position that adequately
supports your child's head, a high back
booster seat would be a better choice.

Children and booster seats vary in size and
shape. Choose a booster that keeps the
lap belt low and snug across the hips,
never up across the stomach, and lets you
adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest
and rest snugly near the center of the
shoulder. The following drawings compare
the ideal fit (center) to a shoulder belt
uncomfortably close to the neck and a
shoulder belt that could slip off the
shoulder. The drawings also show how the
lap belt should be low and snug across the
child's hips.

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If the booster seat slides on the vehicle
seat upon which it is being used, placing a
rubberized mesh sold as shelf or carpet
liner under the booster seat may improve
this condition. Do not introduce any item
thicker than this under the booster seat.
Check with the booster seat
manufacturer's instructions.

CHILD RESTRAINT POSITIONING

WARNING: Do not place a

rearward facing child restraint in front of
an active airbag. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.

WARNING: Properly secure
children 12 years old and under in a rear
seating position whenever possible. If
you are unable to properly secure all
children in a rear seating position,
properly secure the largest child on the
front seat. If you must use a forward
facing child restraint on the front seat,
move the seat as far back as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions could
result in personal injury or death.

WARNING: Always carefully follow
the instructions and warnings provided
by the manufacturer of any child
restraint to determine if the restraint
device is appropriate for your child's size,
height, weight, or age. Follow the child
restraint manufacturer's instructions and
warnings provided for installation and
use in conjunction with the instructions

and warnings provided by your vehicle
manufacturer. A safety seat that is
improperly installed or utilized, is
inappropriate for your child's height, age,
or weight or does not properly fit the
child may increase the risk of serious
injury or death.

WARNING: Do not allow a
passenger to hold a child on their lap
when your vehicle is moving. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury or death in the event of a
sudden stop or crash.

WARNING: Do not use pillows,
books or towels to boost your child's
height. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury or death.

WARNING: Properly secure child
restraints or booster seats when they are
not in use. They could become projectiles
in a sudden stop or crash. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury or death.

WARNING: Do not put the shoulder
section of the seatbelt or allow the child
to put the shoulder section of the
seatbelt under their arm or behind their
back. Failure to follow this instruction
could reduce the effectiveness of the
seatbelt and increase the risk of injury or
death in a crash.

WARNING: Do not leave children
or pets unattended in your vehicle.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death.

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Recommendations for Attaching Child Restraints

Use Any Attachment Method as Indicated Below by X.

Restraint Type

Seatbelt Only

Seatbelt and Top

Tether Anchor

Combined Weight of

Child and Child

Restraint

XUp to 65 lb (29.5 kg)

Rear-facing

child restraint

XOver 65 lb (29.5 kg)

Rear-facing

child restraint

X

1

XUp to 65 lb (29.5 kg)

Forward-facing

child restraint

X

1

XOver 65 lb (29.5 kg)

Forward-facing

child restraint

1

We recommend using a top tether if the child restraint has one, and the child restraint

manufacturer recommends its use.

Note: The child restraint must rest tightly
against the vehicle seat upon which it is
installed. It may be necessary to lift or
remove the head restraint. See Head
Restraints (page 73).

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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

WARNING: Always drive and ride

with the seat backrest upright and the
lap belt snug and low across the hips.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury, make sure children sit where they
can be properly restrained.

WARNING: Never let a passenger
hold a child on his or her lap while your
vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot
protect the child from injury in a crash
which may result in serious injury or
death.

WARNING: All occupants of the
vehicle, including the driver, should
always properly wear their safety belts,
even when an airbag supplemental
restraint system is provided. Failure to
properly wear your safety belt could
seriously increase the risk of injury or
death.

WARNING: It is extremely
dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside
or outside of a vehicle. In a crash, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed. Do not allow
people to ride in any area of your vehicle
that is not equipped with seats and
safety belts. Be sure everyone in your
vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt
properly.

WARNING: In a rollover crash, an
unbelted person is significantly more
likely to die than a person wearing a
safety belt.

WARNING: Each seating position
in your vehicle has a specific safety belt
assembly which is made up of one
buckle and one tongue that are designed
to be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder
belt on the outside shoulder only. Never
wear the shoulder belt under the arm. 2)
Never swing the safety belt around your
neck over the inside shoulder. 3) Never
use a single belt for more than one
person.

WARNING: When possible, all
children 12 years old and under should
be properly restrained in a rear seating
position. Failure to follow this could
seriously increase the risk of injury or
death.

WARNING: Safety belts and seats
can become hot in a vehicle that has
been closed up in sunny weather; they
could burn a small child. Check seat
covers and buckles before you place a
child anywhere near them.

WARNING: Front and rear seat
occupants, including pregnant women,
should wear safety belts for optimum
protection in an accident.

All seating positions in this vehicle have
lap and shoulder safety belts. All
occupants of the vehicle should always
properly wear their safety belts, even when
an airbag supplemental restraint system
is provided.

The safety belt system consists of:

• Lap and shoulder safety belts.

• Shoulder safety belt with automatic

locking mode, (except driver safety
belt).

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• Height adjuster at the front outboard
seating positions.

• Safety belt pretensioner at the front
outboard seating positions.

• Safety belt warning light and chime.

• Crash sensors and monitoring system

with readiness indicator.

The safety belt pretensioners at the front
seating positions are designed to tighten
the safety belts when activated. In frontal
and near-frontal crashes, the safety belt
pretensioners may be activated alone or,
if the crash is of sufficient severity, together
with the front airbags.

FASTENING THE SEATBELTS

The front outboard safety restraints in the
vehicle are combination lap and shoulder
belts.

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1. Insert the belt tongue into the proper
buckle (the buckle closest to the
direction the tongue is coming from)
until you hear a snap and feel it latch.
Make sure the tongue is securely
fastened in the buckle.

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2. To unfasten, press the release button
and remove the tongue from the
buckle.

Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy

WARNING: Always ride and drive

with your seatback upright and properly
fasten your seatbelt. Fit the lap portion
of the seatbelt snugly and low across
the hips. Position the shoulder portion of
the seatbelt across your chest. Pregnant
women must follow this practice. See
the following figure.

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Pregnant women should always wear their
seatbelt. Position the lap belt portion of a
combination lap and shoulder belt low
across the hips below the belly and worn
as tight as comfort allows. Position the
shoulder belt to cross the middle of the
shoulder and the center of the chest.

Seatbelt Locking Modes

WARNING: If your vehicle is

involved in a crash, have the seatbelts
and associated components inspected
as soon as possible. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.

All safety restraints in the vehicle are
combination lap and shoulder belts. The
driver seatbelt has the first type of locking
mode. The front outboard passenger
seatbelt has both types of locking modes
described as follows:

Vehicle Sensitive Mode

This is the normal retractor mode, which
allows free shoulder belt length
adjustment to your movements and
locking in response to vehicle movement.
For example, if the driver brakes suddenly
or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle
receives an impact of about 5 mph
(8 km/h) or more, the combination
seatbelts lock to help reduce forward
movement of the driver and passengers.

In addition, the retractor is designed to lock
if you pull the webbing out too quickly. If
the seatbelt retractor locks, slowly lower
the height adjuster to allow the seatbelt
to retract. If the retractor does not unlock,
pull the seatbelt out slowly then feed a

small length of webbing back toward the
stowed position. For rear seatbelts, recline
the rear seat backrest or push the seat
backrest cushion away from the seatbelt.
Feed a small length of webbing back
toward the stowed position.

Automatic Locking Mode

In this mode, the shoulder belt
automatically pre-locks. The belt will still
retract to remove any slack in the shoulder
belt. The automatic locking mode is not
available on the driver seatbelt.

When to Use the Automatic Locking
Mode

Use this mode any time a child safety seat,
except a booster, is installed in the
passenger front seating position. See

Child Safety (page 17).

How to Use the Automatic Locking
Mode

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1. Buckle the combination lap and
shoulder belt.

2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull
downward until the entire belt is pulled
out.

3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt
retracts, you will hear a clicking sound.
This indicates the seatbelt is now in the
automatic locking mode.

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How to Disengage the Automatic
Locking Mode

Unbuckle the combination lap and
shoulder belt and allow it to retract
completely to disengage the automatic
locking mode and activate the vehicle
sensitive (emergency) locking mode.

SEATBELT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

WARNING: Position the safety belt

height adjuster so that the belt rests
across the middle of your shoulder.
Failure to adjust the safety belt properly
could reduce the effectiveness of the
safety belt and increase the risk of injury
in a crash.

Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so
the belt rests across the middle of your
shoulder.

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To adjust the shoulder belt height:

1. Press the button and slide the height
adjuster up or down.

2. Release the button and pull down on
the height adjuster to make sure it is
locked in place.

SEATBELT WARNING LAMP AND INDICATOR CHIME

This lamp illuminates and an
indicator chime will sound if the

driver seatbelt has not been
fastened when the vehicle's ignition is
turned on.

Conditions of operation

ThenIf

The seatbelt warning lamp illuminates and

the indicator chime sounds for a few

seconds.

The driver seatbelt is not buckled before

the ignition switch is turned to the on posi-

tion...

The seatbelt warning lamp and indicator

chime turn off.

The driver seatbelt is buckled while the

warning lamp is illuminated and the indic-

ator chime is sounding...

The seatbelt warning lamp and indicator

chime remain off.

The driver seatbelt is buckled before the

ignition switch is turned to the on position...

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CHILD RESTRAINT AND SEATBELT MAINTENANCE

Inspect the vehicle seatbelts and child
restraint systems periodically to make sure
they work properly and are not damaged.
Inspect the vehicle seatbelts to make sure
there are no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if
necessary. All vehicle seatbelt assemblies,
including retractors, buckles, front seatbelt
buckle assemblies, buckle support
assemblies (slide bar-if equipped),
shoulder belt height adjusters (if
equipped), shoulder belt guide on seatback
(if equipped), rear inflatable seatbelts (if
equipped), child restraint LATCH and
tether anchors, and attaching hardware,
should be inspected after a crash. Read
the child restraint manufacturer's
instructions for additional inspection and
maintenance information specific to the
child restraint.

We recommend that all seatbelt
assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a
crash be replaced. However, if the crash
was minor and an authorized dealer finds
that the belts do not show damage and
continue to operate properly, they do not
need to be replaced. Seatbelt assemblies
not in use during a crash should also be
inspected and replaced if either damage
or improper operation is noted.

Properly care for seatbelts. See Cleaning

the Interior (page 183).

SEATBELT EXTENSIONS

WARNING: Persons who fit into

the vehicle's seatbelt should not use an
extension. Unnecessary use could result
in serious personal injury in the event of
a crash.

WARNING: Only use extensions
provided free of charge by our dealers.
The dealer will provide an extension
designed specifically for this vehicle,
model year and seating position. The use
of an extension intended for another
vehicle, model year or seating position
may not offer you the full protection of
your vehicle's seatbelt restraint system.

WARNING: Never use seatbelt
extensions to install child restraints.

WARNING: Do not use a seatbelt
extension with an inflatable seatbelt.

WARNING: Do not use extensions
to change the way the seatbelt fits
across the torso, over the lap or to make
the seatbelt buckle easier to reach.

If, because of body size or driving position,
it is not possible to properly fasten the
seatbelt over your lap and shoulder, an
extension that is compatible with the
seatbelts is available free of charge from
our dealers. Only use our seatbelt
extensions made by the original equipment
seatbelt manufacturer with our seatbelts.
Ask your authorized dealer if your extension
is compatible with your vehicle restraint
system.

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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

WARNING: Airbags do not inflate

slowly or gently, and the risk of injury
from a deploying airbag is the greatest
close to the trim covering the airbag
module.

WARNING: All occupants of your
vehicle, including the driver, should
always properly wear their seatbelts,
even when an airbag supplemental
restraint system is provided. Failure to
properly wear your seatbelt could
seriously increase the risk of injury or
death.

WARNING: Properly secure
children 12 years old and under in a rear
seating position whenever possible. If
you are unable to properly secure all
children in a rear seating position,
properly secure the largest child on the
front seat. If you must use a forward
facing child restraint on the front seat,
move the seat as far back as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions could
result in personal injury or death.

WARNING: Do not place your arms
on the airbag cover or through the
steering wheel. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury.

WARNING: Do not place a
rearward facing child restraint in front of
an active airbag. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.

WARNING: Do not attempt to
service, repair, or modify the
supplementary restraint system or
associated components. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury or death.

WARNING: Several airbag system
components get hot after inflation. To
reduce the risk of injury, do not touch
them after inflation.

WARNING: If a supplementary
restraint system component has
deployed, it will not function again. Have
the system and associated components
inspected as soon as possible. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury or death.

The airbags are a supplemental restraint
system and are designed to work with the
seatbelts to help protect the driver and
right front passenger from certain upper
body injuries. Airbags do not inflate slowly;
there is a risk of injury from a deploying
airbag.

Note: You will hear a loud bang and see a
cloud of harmless powdery residue if an
airbag deploys. This is normal.

The airbags inflate and deflate rapidly
upon activation. After airbag deployment,
it is normal to notice a smoke-like, powdery
residue or smell the burnt propellant. This
may consist of cornstarch, talcum powder
(to lubricate the bag) or sodium
compounds (for example, baking soda)
that result from the combustion process
that inflates the airbag. Small amounts of
sodium hydroxide may be present which
may irritate the skin and eyes, but none of
the residue is toxic.

While the system is designed to help
reduce serious injuries, contact with a
deploying airbag may also cause abrasions
or swelling. Temporary hearing loss is also
a possibility as a result of the noise
associated with a deploying airbag.
Because airbags must inflate rapidly and
with considerable force, there is the risk of
death or serious injuries such as fractures,
facial and eye injuries or internal injuries,

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particularly to occupants who are not
properly restrained or are otherwise out of
position at the time of airbag deployment.
Thus, it is extremely important that
occupants be properly restrained as far
away from the airbag module as possible
while maintaining vehicle control.

Routine maintenance of the airbags is not
required.

DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS

WARNING: Do not place your arms

on the airbag cover or through the
steering wheel. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury.

WARNING: Do not place a
rearward facing child restraint in front of
an active airbag. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.

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The driver and front passenger airbags
deploy during significant frontal and near
frontal crashes.

The driver and passenger front airbag
system consists of:

• Driver and passenger airbag modules.

· Crash sensors and monitoring
system with readiness indicator.
See Crash Sensors and Airbag

Indicator (page 37).

Passenger Airbag On and Off
Switch (If Equipped)

WARNING: Your vehicle may have

an airbag deactivation switch. Before
driving, always look at the switch to
make sure it is in the appropriate
position. Failure to put the switch in the
proper position can increase the risk of
serious injury or death in a crash.

Note: The passenger airbag on and off
switch may be on vehicles with no rear
seats.

Switching the Passenger Airbag Off

WARNING: If the light does not

illuminate when the passenger airbag
switch is off and you switch the ignition
on, have the passenger airbag switch
serviced immediately by a qualified
technician.

WARNING: To avoid switching on
the airbag, always remove the ignition
key with the switch in the off position.

WARNING: NEVER use a rearward
facing child restraint on a seat protected
by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it,
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD
can occur.

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1. Insert the ignition key into the
passenger airbag on and off switch,
turn the switch to off and hold it in off
while removing the key.

2. When you switch the ignition on and
the passenger airbag switch is in the
off position, the off light illuminates
briefly, momentarily shuts off and then
turns back on. This indicates that the
passenger airbag is deactivated.

Switching the Passenger Airbag Back
On

WARNING: The seatbelts for the

driver and right front passenger seating
positions are specifically designed to
operate together with the airbags in
certain types of crashes. When you
switch off your airbag, you not only lose
the protection of the airbag, you also
may reduce the effectiveness of your
seatbelt system. If the passenger does
not meet the requirements stated in the
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration or Transport Canada
deactivation criteria, switching off the
airbag can increase the risk of serious
injury or death in a crash.

WARNING: If your vehicle has rear
seats, always transport children who are
12 and younger in the rear seat. Always
use seatbelts and child restraints
properly. Do not place a child in a rear
facing infant seat in the front seat unless
your vehicle is equipped with an airbag
on and off switch and the passenger
airbag is turned off. This is because the
back of the infant seat is too close to the
inflating airbag and the risk of a fatal
injury to the infant when the airbag
inflates is substantial.

WARNING: If the passenger airbag
off light is illuminated when the
passenger airbag switch is on and the
ignition is on, have the passenger airbag
switch serviced immediately by a
qualified technician.

The passenger airbag remains off until you
switch it back on.

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1. Insert the ignition key into the
passenger airbag on and off switch and
turn the switch to on.

2. The off light briefly illuminates when
you switch the ignition on. This
indicates that the passenger airbag is
operational.

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The passenger side airbag should always
be on (the airbag off light should not be
illuminated) unless the passenger is a
person who meets the requirements stated
either in Category 1, 2 or 3 of the National
Highway Traffic Safety
Administration/Transport Canada
deactivation criteria which follows.

The vast majority of drivers and passengers
are much safer with an airbag than
without. To do their job and reduce the risk
of life threatening injuries, airbags must
open with great force, and this force can
pose a potentially deadly risk in some
situations, particularly when a front seat
occupant is not properly buckled up. The
most effective way to reduce the risk of
unnecessary airbag injuries without
reducing the overall safety of the vehicle
is to make sure all occupants are properly
restrained in the vehicle, especially in the
front seat. This provides the protection of
seatbelts and permits the airbags to
provide the additional protection they were
designed to provide. If you choose to
deactivate your airbag, you are losing the
very significant risk reducing benefits of
the airbag and you are also reducing the
effectiveness of the seatbelts, because
seatbelts in modern vehicles are designed
to work as a safety system with the
airbags.

National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Deactivation Criteria
(Excluding Canada)

WARNING: This vehicle has special

energy management seatbelts for the
driver and right front passenger. These
particular seatbelts are specifically
designed to work with airbags to help
reduce the risk of injury in a crash. The
energy management seatbelt gives or
releases additional seatbelt webbing in
some accidents to reduce the

concentration of force on an occupant's
chest and to reduce the risk of certain
bone fractures and injuries to underlying
organs. In a crash, if the airbag is off, this
energy management seatbelt might
permit the passenger wearing the
seatbelt to move forward enough to
have a serious or fatal injury. The more
severe the crash, and the heavier the
occupant, the greater the risk. Make sure
the airbag is on for any passenger who
does not qualify under the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration
deactivation criteria.

1. Infant. An infant (less than 1 year old)
must ride in the front seat because:

• The vehicle has no rear seat.

• The vehicle has a rear seat too small

to accommodate a rear-facing infant
seat.

• The infant has a medical condition
which, according to the infant's
physician, makes it necessary for the
infant to ride in the front so that the
driver can constantly monitor the
child's condition.

2. Child age 1 to 12. A child age 1 to 12 must

ride in the front seat because:

• The vehicle has no rear seat.

• Although children ages 1 to 12 ride in

the rear seat(s) whenever possible,
children ages 1 to 12 sometimes must
ride in the front because no space is
available in the rear seat(s) of the
vehicle.

• The child has a medical condition
which, according to the child's
physician, makes it necessary for the
child to ride in the front seat so that the
driver can constantly monitor the
child's condition.

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3. Medical condition. A passenger has a

medical condition which, according to his
or her physician:

• Causes the passenger airbag to pose
a special risk for the passenger.

• Makes the potential harm from the
passenger airbag in a crash greater
than the potential harm from turning
off the airbag and allowing the
passenger, even if belted, to hit the
dashboard or windshield in a crash.

Transport Canada Deactivation Criteria
(Canada Only)

WARNING: This vehicle has special

energy management seatbelts for the
driver and right front passenger. These
particular seatbelts are specifically
designed to work with airbags to help
reduce the risk of injury in a crash. The
energy management seatbelt gives or
releases additional seatbelt webbing in
some accidents to reduce the
concentration of force on an occupant's
chest and to reduce the risk of certain
bone fractures and injuries to underlying
organs. In a crash, if the airbag is off, this
energy management seatbelt might
permit the passenger wearing the
seatbelt to move forward enough to
have a serious or fatal injury. The more
severe the crash, and the heavier the
occupant, the greater the risk. Make sure
the airbag is on for any passenger who
does not qualify under the Transport
Canada deactivation criteria.

1. Infant: An infant (less than 1 year old)

must ride in the front seat because:

• My vehicle has no rear seat.

• The rear seat in my vehicle cannot

accommodate a rear-facing infant
seat.

• The infant has a medical condition
which, according to the infant's
physician, makes it necessary for the
infant to ride in the front seat so that
the driver can monitor the infant's
condition.

2. Child age 12 or under: A child age 12 or

under must ride in the front seat because:

• My vehicle has no rear seat.

• Although children age 12 and under ride

in the rear seat whenever possible,
children age 12 and under have no
option but to sometimes ride in the
front seat because rear seat space is
insufficient.

• The child has a medical condition that,
according to the child's physician,
makes it necessary for the child to ride
in the front seat so that the driver can
monitor the child's condition.

3. Medical condition: A passenger has a

medical condition that, according to his or
her physician:

• Poses a special risk for the passenger
if the airbag deploys.

• Makes the potential harm from the
passenger airbag deployment greater
than the potential harm from turning
off the airbag and experiencing a crash
without the protection offered by the
airbag.

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Proper Driver and Front Passenger
Seating Adjustment

WARNING: National Highway

Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
recommends a minimum distance of at
least 10 in (25 cm) between an
occupant's chest and the driver airbag
module.

To properly position yourself away from
the airbag:

• Move your seat to the rear as far as you
can while still reaching the pedals
comfortably.

• Recline the seat slightly (one or two
degrees) from the upright position.

After all occupants have adjusted their
seats and put on seatbelts, it is very
important that they continue to sit
properly. Properly seated occupants sit
upright, lean against the seat back, and
center themselves on the seat cushion,
with their feet comfortably extended on
the floor. Sitting improperly can increase
the chance of injury in a crash event. For
example, if an occupant slouches, lies
down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans
forward or sideways, or puts one or both
feet up, the chance of injury during a crash
is greatly increased.

Children and Airbags

WARNING: Do not place a

rearward facing child restraint in front of
an active airbag. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.

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Children must always be properly
restrained. Accident statistics suggest that
children are safer when properly restrained
in the rear seating positions than in the
front seating position. Failure to follow
these instructions may increase the risk of
injury in a crash.

CRASH SENSORS AND AIRBAG INDICATOR (IF EQUIPPED)

WARNING: Modifying or adding

equipment to the front end of the vehicle
(including frame, bumper, front end body
structure and tow hooks) may affect the
performance of the airbag system,
increasing the risk of injury. Do not
modify the front end of the vehicle.

Your vehicle has a collection of crash and
occupant sensors which provide
information to the restraints control
module. The restraints control module
deploys (activates) the front safety belt
pretensioners, driver airbag and passenger
airbag. Based on the type of accident, the
restraints control module will deploy the
appropriate safety devices.

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The restraints control module also
monitors the readiness of the above safety
devices plus the crash sensors. The
readiness of the safety system is indicated
by a warning indicator light in the
instrument cluster or by a backup tone if
the warning light is not working. See
Instrument Cluster (page 57). Routine
maintenance of the airbag is not required.

A difficulty with the system is indicated by
one or more of the following:

The readiness light will not
illuminate immediately after the
ignition is turned on.

• The readiness light will either flash or
stay lit.

• A series of five beeps will be heard. The
tone pattern will repeat periodically
until the problem, the light or both are
repaired.

If any of these things happen, even
intermittently, have the supplemental
restraint system serviced at an authorized
dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the
system may not function properly in the
event of a crash.

The safety belt pretensioners and the
airbag supplemental restraint system are
designed to activate when the vehicle
sustains frontal deceleration sufficient to
cause the restraints control module to
deploy a safety device.

The fact that the safety belt pretensioners
or airbags did not activate in a crash does
not mean that something is wrong with the
system. Rather, it means the restraints
control module determined the accident
conditions (such as crash severity, belt
usage) were not appropriate to activate
these safety devices.

• The design of the front airbags is to
activate only in frontal and near-frontal
crashes (not rollovers, side impacts or
rear impacts) unless the crash causes
sufficient frontal deceleration.

• The design of the safety belt
pretensioners is to activate in frontal
or near-frontal crashes and may deploy
in rollovers if the vehicle is equipped
with roll stability control.

AIRBAG DISPOSAL

Contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible. Airbags must be disposed of by
qualified personnel.

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GENERAL INFORMATION ON RADIO FREQUENCIES

This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with Licence exempt RSS
Standards of Industry Canada. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful
interference, and

• This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.

WARNING: Changes or
modifications not expressively approved
by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment. The term "IC:" before the
radio certification number only signifies
that Industry Canada technical
specifications were met.

The typical operating range for your
transmitter is approximately 33 ft (10 m).
Vehicles with the remote start feature will
have a greater range. One of the following
could cause a decrease in operating range:

• Weather conditions.

• Nearby radio towers.

• Structures around the vehicle.

• Other vehicles parked next to your

vehicle.

Other short distance radio transmissions,
for example amateur radios, medical
equipment, wireless headphones, remote
controls and alarm systems can also use
the radio frequency used by your remote
control. If the frequencies are jammed, you
will not be able to use your remote control.
You can lock and unlock the doors with the
key.

Note: Make sure to lock your vehicle before
leaving it unattended.

Note: If you are in range, the remote control
will operate if you press any button
unintentionally.

Note: The remote control contains sensitive
electrical components. Exposure to moisture
or impact may cause permanent damage.

REMOTE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

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Note: If there are problems with the remote
entry system, make sure to take all remote
entry transmitters with you to an authorized
dealer in order to aid in troubleshooting the
problem.

Note: If your vehicle is fitted with the
E-Guard Cargo Protection System™, the
remote transmitter unlock command only
unlocks the front doors. The side or rear
cargo doors can only be unlocked from
outside your vehicle using the key.

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Reprogramming the Remote
Control

You must have all remote controls readily
accessible before beginning this
procedure. Any remote control that is not
present during the programming procedure
will no longer operate your vehicle.

Note: You can program a maximum of four
coded keys to your vehicle.

Note: Do not apply the brake pedal during
this procedure.

1. Switch the ignition from off to on 8
times within 10 seconds, finishing in the
on position. The doors lock then unlock
to confirm that programming has
started.

2. Press any button on the remote control
that you want to program within 20
seconds. The doors lock then unlock
to confirm that programming was
successful.

3. Repeat step 2 to program each
additional remote control.

4. After you have programmed all remote
controls, switch the ignition off.

5. The doors lock then unlock to confirm
that programming is complete.

Changing the Remote Control
Battery

The remote control uses one coin-type
three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or
equivalent.

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Make sure that you dispose of
old batteries in an

environmentally friendly way.
Seek advice from your local authority
about recycling old batteries.

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1. Twist a thin coin in the slot of the
transmitter near the key ring to remove
the battery cover.

Note: Do not remove the rubber cover and
circuit board from the front housing of the
remote entry transmitter.

Note: Do not wipe off any grease on the
battery terminals or on the back surface of
the circuit board.

2. Remove the old battery.

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3. Insert the new battery. Refer to the
symbols inside the transmitter for the
correct orientation of the battery.
Press the battery down to make sure
it is fully in the housing.

4. Reinstall the battery housing cover
onto the transmitter.

Note: Replacing the battery does not erase
the programmed key from your vehicle. The
transmitter should operate normally.

Car Finder

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Press the button twice within
three seconds. The horn sounds

and the direction indicators
flash. We recommend you use this method
to locate your vehicle, rather than using
the panic alarm.

Sounding the Panic Alarm

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Press the button to sound the

panic alarm. Press the button

again or switch the ignition on to
turn it off.

Note: The panic alarm operates regardless
of the ignition position.

REPLACING A LOST KEY OR REMOTE CONTROL

Replacement keys or remote controls can
be purchased from an authorized dealer.
Authorized dealers can program remote
controls for your vehicle.

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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING

You can use the power door lock control
or the remote control to lock and unlock
your vehicle.

Power Door Locks (If Equipped)

The power door lock control is on the driver
and front passenger door panels.

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B

Lock.A
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Remote Control (If Equipped)

You can use the remote control at any time
when the ignition is off.

Unlocking the Doors (Two-Stage
Unlock)

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Press the button to unlock the
driver door.

Press the button again within three
seconds to unlock all doors. The direction
indicators flash.

Note: The driver door can be unlocked with
the key if the remote control is not
functioning.

Note: When you leave your vehicle
unattended for several weeks, the remote
control turns off. Your vehicle must be
unlocked and started. Unlocking and
starting your vehicle once enables the
remote control.

Reprogramming the Unlocking Function

Note: When you press the unlock button,
either all the doors are unlocked or only the
driver door is unlocked. Pressing the unlock
button again unlocks all the doors.

You can reprogram the unlocking function
so that only the driver door is unlocked.

Press and hold the unlock and lock buttons
on the remote control simultaneously for
at least four seconds with the ignition off.
The direction indicators flash twice to
confirm the change.

To return to the original unlocking function,
repeat the process.

Locking the Doors

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Press the button to lock all
doors. The direction indicators
flash.

Press the button again within three
seconds to confirm that all the doors are
closed. The doors lock again, the horn
sounds and the direction indicators flash
if all the doors are closed.

Note: If any door is open, the horn sounds
twice and the direction indicators do not
flash.

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Autolock Feature

The autolock feature locks all the doors
when:

• All doors are closed.

• The ignition is on.

• You shift into any gear putting your

vehicle in motion.

• The ignition is on, all the doors are

closed and your vehicle has been in
motion at a speed greater than 12 mph
(20 km/h).

Autounlock Feature

The autounlock feature unlocks all the
doors when:

• Your vehicle comes to a stop and you

switch the ignition off or to accessory.

• You open the driver door within 10

minutes of switching the ignition off or
to accessory.

Note: If you electronically lock your vehicle
after you switch the ignition off with the
driver door closed, the doors do not
autounlock.

Enabling or Disabling Autolock and
Autounlock

You can enable or disable the autolock and
autounlock features independently of each
other.

To enable or disable autolock, do the
following:

1. Switch the ignition on.

2. Press the power door unlock control

three times.

3. Switch the ignition off.

4. Press the power door unlock control

three times.

5. Switch the ignition on. The horn sounds

indicating your vehicle is in
programming mode.

6. Press the power door unlock control
and within five seconds, press the
power door lock control. The horn
sounds once if disabled or twice if
enabled.

7. Switch the ignition off. The horn sounds
indicating programming is complete.

Note: You can also switch this feature on
or off using the information display. See
Information Displays (page 63).

To enable or disable autounlock, do the
following:

1. Switch the ignition on.

2. Press the power door unlock control
three times.

3. Switch the ignition off.

4. Press the power door unlock control
three times.

5. Switch the ignition on. The horn sounds
indicating your vehicle is in
programming mode.

6. Press the power door lock control and
within five seconds, press the power
door unlock control. The horn sounds
once if disabled or twice if enabled.

7. Switch the ignition off. The horn sounds
indicating programming is complete.

Note: You can also switch this feature on
or off using the information display. See
Information Displays (page 63).

Illuminated Entry

The interior lamps and some exterior
lamps illuminate when you unlock the
doors with the remote control.

The lamps turn off if:

• The ignition is on.

• You press the remote control lock

button.

• 25 seconds have elapsed.

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The lamps do not turn off if:

• You switch them on with the lighting
control.

• Any door is open.

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PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM

Note: The system is not compatible with

non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems.
Use of these systems may result in vehicle
starting problems and a loss of security
protection.

Note: Metallic objects, electronic devices
or a second coded key on the same key
chain may cause vehicle starting problems
if they are too close to the key when starting
the engine. Prevent these objects from
touching the coded key while starting the
engine. Switch the ignition off, move all
objects on the key chain away from the
coded key and restart the engine if a
problem occurs.

Note: Do not leave a duplicate coded key
in the vehicle. Always take your keys and
lock all doors when leaving the vehicle.

SecuriLock®

The system is an engine immobilization
system designed to prevent someone from
starting the engine unless they use a
correctly coded key for your vehicle. Using
an incorrectly coded key may prevent the
engine from starting. A message may
appear in the information display. If you
are unable to start the engine with a
correctly coded key, a malfunction has
happened and a message may appear in
the information display.

Automatic Arming

The engine immobilization system arms
immediately after you switch the ignition
off.

Automatic Disarming

Switching the ignition on with a correctly
coded key disarms the engine
immobilization system.

Replacement Keys

If your keys become lost or stolen and you
do not have a spare correctly coded key,
you need to have your vehicle towed to an
authorized dealer. You need to erase the
coded keys from your vehicle and program
new coded keys.

Store an extra correctly coded key away
from the vehicle in a safe place to help
prevent any inconveniences. See an
authorized dealer to purchase additional
spare or replacement keys.

Note: Your vehicle comes with two
integrated keyhead transmitters.

Programming a Spare Integrated
Keyhead Transmitter

You can program your own integrated
keyhead transmitter or standard
SecuriLock coded keys to your vehicle.
This procedure programs both the engine
immobilizer keycode and the remote entry
portion of the remote control to your
vehicle

Only use integrated keyhead transmitters
or standard SecuriLock keys.

You must have two previously
programmed correctly coded keys and the
new unprogrammed key readily accessible.
See an authorized dealer to have the spare
key programmed if two previously
programmed correctly coded keys are not
available.

Read and understand the entire procedure
before you begin.

1. Insert the first previously programmed
correctly coded key into the ignition.

2. Switch the ignition from off to on. Keep
the ignition on for at least three
seconds, but no more than 10 seconds.

3. Switch the ignition off and remove the
first correctly coded key from the
ignition.

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4. After three seconds but within 10
seconds of switching the ignition off,
insert the second previously correctly
coded key into the ignition.

5. Switch the ignition from off to on. Keep
the ignition on for at least three
seconds, but no more than 10 seconds.

6. Switch the ignition off and remove the
second previously programmed
correctly coded key from the ignition.

7. After three seconds but within 10
seconds of switching the ignition off
and removing the previously
programmed correctly coded key,
insert the new unprogrammed key into
the ignition.

8. Switch the ignition from off to on. Keep
the ignition on for at least six seconds.

9. Remove the newly programmed
correctly coded key from the ignition.

If you successfully program the key, it
starts the engine and operates the remote
entry system, if the new key is an
integrated keyhead transmitter.

If you did not successfully program the key,
wait 10 seconds and repeat Steps 1 through

8. If you are still unsuccessful, take your

vehicle to an authorized dealer.

Note: You can program a maximum of
eight coded keys to your vehicle. All eight
can be integrated keyhead transmitters.

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ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL

WARNING: Do not adjust the

steering wheel when your vehicle is
moving.

Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the
correct position. See Sitting in the Correct
Position (page 73).

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1. Unlock the steering column.

2. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired
position.

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3. Lock the steering column.

CRUISE CONTROL - VEHICLES WITH: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

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See Using Adaptive Cruise Control
(page 104).

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CRUISE CONTROL - VEHICLES WITH: CRUISE CONTROL

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See What Is Cruise Control (page 103).

INFORMATION DISPLAY CONTROL

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See Information Displays (page 63).

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WINDSHIELD WIPERS

Note: Fully defrost the windshield before

you switch the windshield wipers on.
Note: Make sure you switch the windshield

wipers off before entering a car wash.
Note: If streaks or smears appear on the

windshield, clean the windshield and the
wiper blades. If that does not resolve the
issue, install new wiper blades.

Note: Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windshield. This may scratch the glass,
damage the wiper blades or cause the wiper
motor to burn out. Always use the
windshield washers before wiping a dry
windshield.

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• Rotate away from you for a long wipe
interval.

• Rotate toward you for a short wipe
interval.

Speed Dependent Wipers

When your vehicle speed increases, the
interval between wipes decreases.

WINDSHIELD WASHERS

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• A brief press causes a single wipe
without washer fluid.

• A brief press and hold causes the
wipers to swipe three times with
washer fluid.

• A long press and hold turns on the
wipers and washer fluid for up to 10
seconds.

A wipe occurs a few seconds after washing
to clear any remaining washer fluid. You
can switch this feature on or off in the
information display. See Information

Displays (page 63).
Note: Do not operate the washers when

the washer reservoir is empty. This could
cause the washer pump to overheat.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Condensation in the Exterior Front
Lamps and Rear Lamps

Exterior front lamps and rear lamps have
vents to accommodate normal changes
in air pressure.

Condensation can be a natural by-product
of this design. When moist air enters the
lamp assembly through the vents, there is
a possibility that condensation can occur
when the temperature is cold. When
normal condensation occurs, a fine mist
can form on the interior of the lens. The
fine mist eventually clears and exits
through the vents during normal operation.

Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours
under dry weather conditions.

Examples of acceptable condensation are:

• The presence of a fine mist (no streaks,
drip marks or large droplets).

• A fine mist covers less than 50% of the
lens.

Examples of unacceptable condensation
are:

• A water puddle inside the lamp.

• Streaks, drip marks or large droplets

present on the interior of the lens.

If you see any unacceptable condensation,
have your vehicle checked by an authorized
dealer.

LIGHTING CONTROL

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Lamps off.A
Parking lamps, instrument panel

lamps, license plate lamps and
rear lamps.

B

Headlamps.C

Headlamp High Beam

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Push the lever away from you to
switch the high beam on.

Push the lever forward again or pull the
lever toward you to switch the high beams
off.

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Flashing the Headlamp High Beam

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Slightly pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the headlamps.

AUTOLAMPS

WARNING: The system does not

relieve you of your responsibility to drive
with due care and attention. You may
need to override the system if it does not
turn the headlamps on in low visibility
conditions, for example daytime fog.

Autolamps turn the headlamps on in low
light situations or when the wipers operate.

Switch the lighting control to the
autolamps position.

The headlamps remain on for a period of
time after you switch the ignition off. Use
the information display controls to adjust
the period of time that the headlamps
remain on.

Note: If you switch the autolamps on, you
cannot switch the high beams on until the
system turns the low beams on.

Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps

When you switch the autolamps on, the
headlamps turn on within 10 seconds of
switching the wipers on. They turn off
approximately 60 seconds after you switch
the windshield wipers off.

The headlamps do not turn on with the
wipers:

• During a single wipe.

• When using the windshield washers.

• If the wipers are in intermittent mode.

Note: If you switch the autolamps and the
autowipers on, the headlamps turn on when
the windshield wipers continuously operate.

INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER

The instrument lighting dimmer buttons
are on the lighting control.

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E291298

Repeatedly press one of the
buttons to adjust the brightness.

DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (IF

EQUIPPED)

WARNING: The daytime running

lamps system does not activate the rear
lamps and may not provide adequate
lighting during low visibility driving
conditions. Make sure you switch the
headlamps on, as appropriate, during all
low visibility conditions. Failure to do so
may result in a crash.

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The system turns the lamps on in daylight
conditions.

To switch the system on, switch the
lighting control to any position except
headlamps.

DIRECTION INDICATORS

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Push the lever up or down to use
the direction indicators.

Note: Tap the lever up or down to make the
direction indicators flash three times.

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WHAT IS AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

The system turns on high beams if it is dark
enough and no other traffic is present. If it
detects an approaching vehicle’s
headlamps or tail lamps, or street lighting
ahead, the system turns the high beams
off. Low beams remain on.

A camera sensor, centrally mounted
behind the windshield of your vehicle,
continuously monitors conditions to turn
the high beams on and off.

SWITCHING AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL ON AND OFF

(IF EQUIPPED)

Switch the system on or off using the
information display. See General

Information (page 63).

Activating the Automatic High
Beam Control

Switch the lighting control to the
autolamps position to activate.
See Autolamps (page 51).

Note: Automatic high beams are not
available when autolamps are not turned
on.

When active, the high beams turn on if:

• The ambient light level is low enough.

• There is no traffic in front of your

vehicle.

• The vehicle speed is greater than
approximately 32 mph (52 km/h).

When active, the high beams turn off if:

• The ambient light level is high enough
that high beams are not required.

• The system detects an approaching
vehicle's headlamps or tail lamps.

• The system detects severe rain, snow
or fog.

• The camera is blocked.

• The vehicle speed falls below

approximately 27 mph (44 km/h).

Note: The deactivation speed is lower on
curves.

Note: High beam reactivation may be
delayed in certain curvy road situations.

Note: The system may not operate properly
if the sensor is blocked. Keep the windshield
free from obstruction or damage.

Note: The system may not operate properly
in cold or inclement conditions. You can
switch on the high beams by overriding the
system.

Note: If the system detects a blockage, for
example bird droppings, bug splatter, snow
or ice, the system goes into low beam mode
until you clear the blockage. A message may
appear in the information display if the
camera is blocked.

Note: Using much larger tires or equipping
vehicle accessories such as snowplows can
modify your vehicle's ride height and
degrade automatic high beam control
performance.

AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL INDICATORS (IF

EQUIPPED)

The indicator illuminates to
confirm when the system is
ready to assist.

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OVERRIDING AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL (IF

EQUIPPED)

WARNING: The system does not

relieve you of your responsibility to drive
with due care and attention. You may
need to override the system if it does not
turn the high beams on or off.

WARNING: You may need to
override the system when approaching
other road users.

WARNING: You may need to
override the system during inclement
weather.

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Push the lever away from you to switch
between high beam and low beam.

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POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)

WARNING: Do not leave children

unattended in your vehicle and do not
let them play with the power windows.
They may seriously injure themselves.

WARNING: When closing the
power windows, you should verify they
are free of obstructions and make sure
that children and pets are not in the
proximity of the window openings.

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Note: You may hear a pulsing noise when
just one of the windows is open. Lower the
opposite window slightly to reduce this
noise.

Press the switch to open the window.
Lift the switch to close the window.

One-Touch Down

Press the switch fully and release it. Press
again or lift it to stop the window.

Accessory Delay

You can use the window switches for
several minutes when you switch the
ignition off or until you open either front
door.

EXTERIOR MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED)

Power Exterior Mirrors (If Equipped)

WARNING: Do not adjust the

mirrors when your vehicle is moving.

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B

A

C

Left mirror.A
Off.B
Right mirror.C

To adjust your mirrors:

1. Select the mirror you want to adjust.

2. Move the control in the direction you
want to tilt the mirror.

3. Return the control to the center
position to lock the mirrors in place.

Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors

Push the mirror toward the door window
glass. Make sure that you fully engage the
mirror in its support when returning it to its
original position.

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Telescoping Mirrors (If Equipped)

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This feature lets you extend the mirror
about 3 in (75 mm). It is useful when
towing a trailer. You can manually pull out
or push in the mirrors to the desired
position.

INTERIOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)

WARNING: Do not adjust the

mirrors when your vehicle is moving. This
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, serious personal injury or death.

Note: Do not clean the mirror housing or
glass with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum-based cleaning products.

You can adjust the interior mirror to your
preference. Some mirrors also have a
second pivot point. This lets you move the
mirror head up or down and from side to
side.

Manual Dimming Mirror

Pull the tab below the mirror toward you
to reduce the effect of bright light from
behind.

Automatic Dimming Mirror (If Equipped)

Note: Do not block the sensors on the front

and back of the mirror. A rear center
passenger or raised rear center head
restraint may also block light from reaching
the sensor.

The mirror dims to reduce the effect of
bright light from behind. It returns to
normal when the bright light from behind
is no longer present or if you shift into
reverse (R).

SUN VISORS (IF EQUIPPED)

Illuminated Vanity Mirror (If Equipped)

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Lift the cover to switch the lamp on.

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GAUGES

2.3 Inch Display

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Engine oil pressure gauge.A
Engine coolant temperature gauge.B
Fuel gauge.C
Transmission fluid temperature gauge.D
Speedometer.E
Information display.F
Tachometer.G

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8 Inch Display

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Engine oil pressure gauge.A
Engine coolant temperature gauge.B
Fuel gauge.C
Transmission fluid temperature gauge.D
Speedometer.E
Information display.F
Tachometer.G

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Engine Oil Pressure Gauge

Indicates engine oil pressure. At normal
operating temperature, the level indicator
is in the normal range. If the pressure gauge
falls below the normal range, stop your
vehicle, switch off the engine and check
the engine oil level. Add oil if needed. If the
oil level is correct, have your vehicle
checked by an authorized dealer.

Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge

WARNING: Do not remove the

coolant reservoir cap when the engine is
on or the cooling system is hot. Wait 10
minutes for the cooling system to cool
down. Cover the coolant reservoir cap
with a thick cloth to prevent the
possibility of scalding and slowly remove
the cap. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury.

Indicates engine coolant temperature. At
normal operating temperature, the level
indicator is in the normal range. If the
engine coolant temperature exceeds the
normal range, stop your vehicle as soon as
possible, switch off the engine and let the
engine cool.

Fuel Gauge

The fuel gauge indicates about how much
fuel is in the fuel tank.

The arrow adjacent to the fuel pump
symbol indicates on which side of your
vehicle the fuel filler door is located.

Note: The fuel gauge may vary slightly
when your vehicle is moving or on a slope.

Low Fuel Reminder

A low fuel level reminder displays and
sounds when the distance to empty
reaches 75 mi (120 km) to empty for
MyKey, and at 50 mi (80 km), 25 mi
(40 km), 10 mi (20 km) and 0 mi (0 km)
for all vehicle keys.

Note: The low fuel reminder can appear at
different fuel gauge positions depending on
fuel economy conditions. This variation is
normal.

Distance to Empty

Indicates the approximate distance your
vehicle can travel on the fuel remaining in
the tank. Changes in driving pattern can
cause the value to not only decrease but
also increase or stay constant for periods
of time.

Transmission Fluid Temperature
Gauge

Indicates transmission fluid temperature.
At normal operating temperature, the level
indicator is in the normal range. If the
transmission fluid temperature exceeds
the normal range, stop your vehicle as soon
as possible and verify the airflow is not
restricted by snow or debris blocking
airflow through the grille.

Special operating conditions such as
snowplowing, towing, or off-road use may
cause higher than normal operating
temperatures. See Special Operating

Conditions Scheduled Maintenance

(page 255).
To lower the transmission temperature

into the normal range, alter the severity of
your driving conditions. Operating the
transmission for extended periods with the
gauge in the higher than normal area may
cause internal transmission damage. If the
gauge continues to show high
temperatures, see an authorized dealer.

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WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS

The following warning lamps and
indicators alert you to a vehicle condition
that may become serious. Some lamps
illuminate when you start your vehicle to
make sure they work. If any lamps remain
on after starting your vehicle, refer to the
respective system warning lamp for further
information.

Note: Some warning indicators appear in
the information display and operate the
same as a warning lamp but do not
illuminate when you start your vehicle.

Airbag Warning Lamp

If it does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, continues

to flash or remains on when the
engine is running, this indicates a
malfunction. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.

Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
Lamp

If it illuminates when you are

driving, this indicates a

malfunction. Your vehicle
continues to have normal braking without
the anti-lock brake system function. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Battery

If it illuminates while driving, it

indicates a malfunction. Switch

off all unnecessary electrical
equipment and have an authorized dealer
check the system immediately.

Brake System Warning Lamp

WARNING: Driving your vehicle

with the warning lamp on is dangerous.
A significant decrease in braking
performance may occur. It may take you
longer to stop your vehicle. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Driving extended distances with the
parking brake engaged can cause brake
failure and the risk of personal injury.

Note: Indicators vary depending on region.

This lamp is a dual function lamp and will
illuminate when:

• You apply the parking brake with the
ignition on.

• Your vehicle has a brake fault or low
brake fluid level, regardless of parking
brake position.

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If the lamp illuminates while you
are moving, you may have the
parking brake applied. Be sure
that the parking brake is off.
Have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible if the lamp

continues to illuminate.

Cruise Control Indicator (If Equipped)

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It illuminates when you switch
the system on.

See What Is Cruise Control

(page 103).

Direction Indicator

Illuminates when you switch on
the left or right direction

indicator or the hazard warning
flasher. If the indicators stay on or flash
faster, check for a burned out bulb.

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Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Lamp

If it illuminates when your vehicle
is moving, this indicates that the

engine is overheating. Stop your
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and
switch the engine off. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.

Engine Oil

It illuminates when you switch

the ignition on.

If it illuminates when the engine
is running this indicates a malfunction.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level. If the oil level is sufficient,
this indicates a system malfunction. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

See Engine Oil Check (page 163).

Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp

It illuminates and a tone sounds

until you fasten the seatbelts.

Headlamp High Beam Indicator

It illuminates when you switch

the headlamp high beam on.

Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp

If it illuminates when you are

driving, refuel as soon as

possible.

Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp

(If Equipped)

It illuminates if the tire pressure

in one or more tires is below the

correct tire pressure.

It also illuminates momentarily when you
switch the ignition on to confirm the lamp
is functional. If it does not illuminate when
you switch the ignition on, or begins to
flash at any time, have the system checked
by your authorized dealer.

Powertrain
Malfunction/Electronic Throttle
Control

Illuminates when the system
detects a powertrain fault, have
an authorized dealer check the

system as soon as possible.

Service Engine Soon

If it illuminates when the engine
is running this indicates a

malfunction. The On Board
Diagnostics system has detected a
malfunction of the vehicle emission control
system.

If it flashes, engine misfire may be
occurring. Increased exhaust gas
temperatures could damage the catalytic
converter or other vehicle components.
Avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration
and have your vehicle serviced
immediately.

It illuminates when you switch the ignition
on prior to engine start to check the bulb
and to indicate whether your vehicle is
ready for Inspection and Maintenance
(I/M) testing.

Normally, it illuminates until the engine is
cranked and automatically turns off if no
malfunctions are present. However, if after
15 seconds it flashes eight times, this
indicates that your vehicle is not ready for
Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
See Emission Law (page 88).

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Traction Control Indicator

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It flashes during a traction
control event.

If it does not illuminate when you switch
the ignition on, or remains on when the
engine is running, this indicates a
malfunction. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.

Traction Control System Off

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It will illuminate when the driver
disables traction control.

Tow Haul Indicator

Illuminates when the driver
activates the tow/haul feature.

If the light flashes steadily, have
an authorized dealer check the system
immediately, damage to the transmission
could occur.

AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS

Headlamps On Warning Chime

Sounds when you remove the key from the
ignition and open the driver's door and you
have left the headlamps or parking lamps
on.

Key in Ignition Warning Chime

Sounds when you open the driver's door
and you have left the key in the ignition.

Parking Brake On Warning Chime

Sounds when you have left the parking
brake on and drive your vehicle. If the
warning chime remains on after you have
released the parking brake, have the
system checked by your authorized dealer
immediately.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

WARNING: Driving while distracted

can result in loss of vehicle control, crash
and injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the
safe operation of your vehicle. We
recommend against the use of any
hand-held device while driving and
encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you
are aware of all applicable local laws
that may affect the use of electronic
devices while driving.

Note: Trailer options are not available if
your vehicle speed is greater than 3 mph
(5 km/h).

Note: Some MyKey menu options only
appear if MyKey is enabled and at least one
MyKey is programmed.

Information Display Controls

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• Press the up and down arrow buttons
to scroll through and highlight the
options within a menu.

• Press the right arrow button to enter a
sub-menu.

• Press the left arrow button to exit a
menu.

• Press the OK button to choose and
confirm a setting or messages.

This icon shows the features on
or off status. A check in the box
indicates the feature is on, and

unchecked indicates the feature is off.

2.3 Inch Display Menu

Note: Some options may appear slightly

different or not at all if the items are
optional.

Main Menu

Trip 1

Trip 2

Fuel Economy

Driver Assist

Settings

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Trip 1 or 2

Displays the following of an individual
journey.

• Digital speed.

• Distance.

• Time.

• Distance to empty.

• Average fuel economy.

Note: Press and hold OK to reset values.

Fuel Economy

Displays the following:

• Instant fuel economy.

• Average fuel economy.

• Average speed.

• Distance to empty.

Note: Press and hold OK to reset values.

Driver Assist

Displays the following:

• Progressive range select.

• Engine hours.

• Maintenance monitor

Settings

Settings

Select Your SettingLocksVehicle

Select Your SettingUnitsDisplay Setup

Temperature

Language

8 Inch Display Menu

Note: Some options may appear slightly

different or not at all if the items are
optional.

Main Menu

MyView

Trip/Fuel

Truck Info

Settings

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MyView

MyView

Trip 1

Fuel Economy

Press OK for more optionsConfigure MyView

Trip/Fuel

Trip/Fuel

Trip 1

Trip 2

Fuel Economy

Fuel History

Trip 1 or 2

Displays the following of an individual
journey.

• Trip timer.

• Distance to empty.

• Trip odometer.

• Average fuel economy.

Note: Press and hold OK to reset values.

Fuel Economy

Displays your instantaneous fuel usage as
a bar graph and average mpg.

Fuel History

Displays your fuel usage based on time.
The graph is updated each minute with the
fuel economy that you achieved during 30
minutes of driving.

Truck Info

Truck Info

Digital Speedometer

Dual Fuel Tanks

Engine Information

Maintenance Monitor

• Engine Information - Shows engine hours, engine idle hours and engine oil temp and
oil life.

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Settings

Settings

Select Your SettingLightingVehicleAdvanced

Settings

Easy Entry/Exit

Locks

Windows

Wiper Controls

Select Your SettingUnitsDisplay Setup

Temperature

Language

INFORMATION MESSAGES

Note: Depending on the vehicle options

equipped with your vehicle, not all of the
messages will display or be available.
Certain messages may be abbreviated or
shortened depending upon which cluster
type you have.

AdvanceTrac and Traction Control

ActionMessage

The system detects a condition that requires service. Contact

an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Service AdvanceTrac

The status of the AdvanceTrac system after you switched it

off.

AdvanceTrac Off

The status of the AdvanceTrac system after you switched it

on.

AdvanceTrac On

The status of the traction control system after you switched

it off. See Using Traction Control (page 100).

Traction Control Off

The status of the traction control system after you switched

it on. See Using Traction Control (page 100).

Traction Control On

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Battery and Charging System

ActionMessage

The charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays on

or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer as soon

as possible.

Check Charging System

The battery management system detects an extended low-

voltage condition. Your vehicle will disable various features

to help preserve the battery. Turn off as many of the electrical

loads as soon as possible to improve system voltage. If the

system voltage has recovered, the disabled features will

operate again as normal.

Low Battery Features

Temporarily Turned Off

The battery management system determines that the battery

is at a low state of charge. Turn your ignition off as soon as

possible to protect the battery. This message will clear once

you restart your vehicle and the battery state of charge has

recovered. Turning off unnecessary electrical loads will allow

faster battery state-of-charge recovery.

Turn Power Off To Save

Battery

Doors and Locks

ActionMessage

The driver door is not completely closed.Driver Door Ajar

The passenger door is not completely closed.Passenger Door Ajar

The system has disabled the door switches.Switches Inhibited

Security Mode

Engine

ActionMessage

The engine has reduced power to help reduce high

engine temperature.

Power Reduced to Lower Engine

Temp

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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

Maintenance

ActionMessage

Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible and turn off the

engine. Check the oil level. If the warning stays on or continues

to come on with your engine running, contact an authorized

dealer as soon as possible.

Low Engine Oil Pressure

The engine oil life remaining is 10% or less.Change Engine Oil Soon

The oil life left is at 0%.Oil Change Required

The brake fluid level is low, inspect the brake system immedi-

ately. See Brake Fluid Check (page 171).

Brake Fluid Level Low

The brake system needs servicing. Stop your vehicle in a safe

place. Contact an authorized dealer.

Check Brake System

Your vehicle is still in Transport or Factory mode. This may

not allow some features to operate properly. See an author-

ized dealer.

Transport / Factory

Mode Contact Dealer

The powertrain needs service due to a powertrain malfunction.See Manual

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Power Steering

ActionMessage

The power steering system detects a condition that requires

service. See an authorized dealer.

Steering Fault Service

Now

The power steering system is not working. Stop your vehicle

in a safe place. Contact an authorized dealer.

Steering Loss Stop

Safely

The power steering system detects a condition within the

power steering system or passive entry or passive start system

requires service. Contact an authorized dealer.

Steering Assist Fault

Service Required

The steering lock system detects a condition that requires

service. See an authorized dealer.

Steering Lock Malfunc-

tion Service Now

Transmission

ActionMessage

You switched the engine off and shift select lever is in any

position other than park (P).

Shift to Park

Displays when the brake pedal needs to be depressed.Press Brake Pedal

The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop in a

safe place as soon as it’s possible.

Transmission Over
Temperature Stop

Safely

See an authorized dealer.Transmission Service

Required

The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop in a

safe place as soon as it’s possible.

Transmission Too Hot

Press Brake

The transmission has limited functionality. See an authorized

dealer.

Transmission Limited

Function See Manual

A reminder to shift into park. In addition, this message is typical

after reconnecting or recharging the battery until you cycle

the ignition to the on mode. See Changing the 12V Battery

(page 173).

Transmission Not in Park

Displays when the brake pedal needs to be depressed to

enable the transmission to shift from park.

Depress Brake to Shift

from Park

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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL

Heater Only System (If Equipped)

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Note: Depending on your vehicle option
package, the controls may look different
from what you see here.

Directing the Air

Turn the control to direct the air.

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Direct air to the instrument panel
air vents.

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Direct air to the footwell air
vents.

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Direct air to the instrument panel
and footwell air vents.

Direct air to the windshield air
vents. You can also use this
setting to defog and clear the

windshield of a thin covering of ice.

Setting the Blower Motor Speed

Turn the control to adjust the
volume of air circulated in the
vehicle.

Setting the Temperature

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Turn the control to set the temperature.

Switching the Heater On and Off

Turn the control.

Manual Climate Control (If Equipped)

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Note: Depending on your vehicle option
package, the controls may look different
from what you see here.

Directing the Air

Turn the control to direct the air.

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Direct air to the instrument panel
air vents.

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Direct air to the footwell air
vents.

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Direct air to the instrument panel
and footwell air vents.

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Direct air to the windshield air
vents. You can also use this
setting to defog and clear the

windshield of a thin covering of ice.

Switching the Air Conditioning On and
Off

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Turn to switch the air
conditioning on or off.

Switching Maximum Air Conditioning
On and Off

Turn the control for maximum
cooling.

Recirculated air flows through the
instrument panel vents and air conditioning
turns on.

Setting the Blower Motor Speed

Turn the control to adjust the
volume of air circulated in the
vehicle.

Setting the Temperature

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Turn the control to set the temperature.

Switching the Climate Control On and
Off

Turn the control.

HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE INTERIOR CLIMATE

General Hints

Note: Prolonged use of recirculated air may

cause the windows to fog up.
Note: You may feel a small amount of air

from the footwell air vents regardless of the
air distribution setting.

Note: To reduce humidity build-up inside
your vehicle, do not drive with the system
switched off or with recirculated air always
switched on.

Note: To reduce fogging of the windshield
during humid weather, adjust the air
distribution control to the windshield air
vents position.

Note: Do not place objects under the front
seats as this may interfere with the airflow
to the rear seats.

Note: Remove any snow, ice or leaves from
the air intake area at the base of the
windshield.

Note: To improve the time to reach a
comfortable temperature in hot weather,
drive with the windows open until you feel
cold air through the air vents.

Quickly Heating the Interior

1. Adjust the fan speed to the highest
speed setting.

2. Adjust the temperature control to the
full heat setting.

3. Direct air to the footwell air vents.

Recommended Settings for
Heating

1. Adjust the fan speed to the center
setting.

2. Adjust the temperature control to the
midway point of the hot settings.

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3. Direct air to the footwell air vents.

Quickly Cooling the Interior

1. Turn to MAX A/C.

2. Drive with the windows open until you
feel cold air through the air vents.

Recommended Settings for
Cooling

1. Adjust the fan speed to the center
setting.

2. Adjust the temperature control to the
midway point of the cold settings.

3. Direct air to the instrument panel air
vents.

Vehicle Stationary for Extended
Periods During Extreme High
Ambient Temperatures

1. Apply the parking brake.

2. Place your vehicle in park (P) or
neutral.

3. Turn to MAX A/C.

4. Adjust the fan speed to the lowest
speed setting.

Defogging the Side Windows in
Cold Weather

1. Direct air to the instrument panel and
windshield vents.

2. Turn to NORM A/C.

3. Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting.

4. Adjust the fan speed to the highest
setting.

5. Direct air toward the side windows.

6. Close the instrument panel vents.

REAR PASSENGER CLIMATE CONTROLS

Setting the Blower Motor Speed

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Turn the control to adjust the volume of
air circulated in the vehicle.

Note: Depending on your vehicle option
package, the controls may look different
from what you see here.

Switching the Rear Climate
Control On and Off

Turn the control.

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SITTING IN THE CORRECT POSITION

WARNING: Sitting improperly, out

of position or with the seatback reclined
too far can take weight off the seat
cushion and affect the decision of the
passenger sensing system, resulting in
serious injury or death in the event of a
crash. Always sit upright against your
seat back, with your feet on the floor.

WARNING: Do not recline the
seatback too far as this can cause the
occupant to slide under the seatbelt,
resulting in serious injury in the event of
a collision.

WARNING: Do not place objects
higher than the top of the seat backrest.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death in the
event of a sudden stop or crash.

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When you use them properly, the seat,
head restraint, seatbelt and airbags will
provide optimum protection in the event
of a crash.

We recommend that you follow these
guidelines:

• Sit in an upright position with the base
of your spine as far back as possible.

• Do not recline the seat backrest so that
your torso is more than 30° from the
upright position.

• Adjust the head restraint so that the
top of it is level with the top of your
head and as far forward as possible.
Make sure that you remain
comfortable.

• Keep sufficient distance between
yourself and the steering wheel. We
recommend a minimum of 10 in
(25 cm) between your breastbone and
the airbag cover.

• Hold the steering wheel with your arms
slightly bent.

• Bend your legs slightly so that you can
press the pedals fully.

• Position the shoulder strap of the
seatbelt over the center of your
shoulder and position the lap strap
tightly across your hips.

Make sure that your driving position is
comfortable and that you can maintain full
control of your vehicle.

HEAD RESTRAINTS

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The front row outboard non-adjustable
head restraints consist of a trimmed foam
covering over the upper structure of the
seatback. Properly adjust the seatback to
an upright driving or riding position, so that
the head restraint is positioned as close as
possible to the back of your head.

MANUAL SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)

WARNING: Make sure the seat fully

locks into place by rocking it backward
and forward. Not securing the seat into
the locked position can be dangerous in
a crash and could cause serious personal
injury or death.

Moving the Seat Backward and
Forward

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Recline Adjustment (If Equipped)

WARNING: Do not place cargo or

any objects behind the seat backrest
before returning it to the original position.
Pull on the seat backrest to make sure
that it has fully latched after returning
the seat backrest to its original position.
An unlatched seat may become
dangerous if you stop suddenly or have
a crash.

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Manual Lumbar (If Equipped)

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The lumbar control is on the inboard side
of the driver seat. Turn the control to adjust
your support.

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POWER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)

WARNING: Do not adjust the driver

seat or seatback while your vehicle is
moving. Adjusting your seatback while
the vehicle is in motion may cause loss
of control of the vehicle.

The control is located on the outboard side
of the seat cushion.

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• Press A to raise or lower the front
portion of the seat cushion.

• Press B to move the seat forward,
backward, up or down.

• Press C to raise or lower the rear
portion of the seat cushion.

Recline Adjustment (If Equipped)

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12 Volt DC Power Point

WARNING: Do not plug optional

electrical accessories into the cigar
lighter socket. Incorrect use of the cigar
lighter can cause damage not covered
by the vehicle warranty, and can result
in fire or serious injury.

Note: When you switch the ignition on, you
can use the socket to power 12 volt
appliances with a maximum current rating
of 15 amps.

If the power supply does not work after you
switch the ignition off, switch the ignition
on.
Note: Do not hang any accessory from the
accessory plug.

Note: Do not use the power point over the
vehicle capacity of 12 volt DC 180 watts or
a fuse may blow.

Note: Always keep the power point caps
closed when not in use.

Do not insert objects other than an
accessory plug into the power point. This
damages the power point and may blow
the fuse.

Run the vehicle for full capacity use of the
power point.

To prevent the battery from running out of
charge:

• Do not use the power point longer than
necessary when the vehicle is not
running.

• Do not leave devices plugged in
overnight or when you park your vehicle
for extended periods.

Locations

Power points may be in the following
locations:

• On the instrument panel.

• Inside the glove box.

• Behind the driver's seat, upper trim

panel.

110 Volt AC Power Point (If Equipped)

WARNING: Do not keep electrical

devices plugged in the power point
whenever the device is not in use. Do not
use any extension cord with the 110 volt
AC power point, since it will defeat the
safety protection design. Doing so may
cause the power point to overload due
to powering multiple devices that can
reach beyond the 150 watt load limit and
could result in fire or serious injury.

Note: The power point turns off when you
switch the ignition off, or when the battery
voltage drops below 11 volts.

You can use the power point for electric
devices that require up to 150 watts. It is
on the rear of the center console.

To gain access to the outlet contacts,
press the plug against the outlet and rotate
clockwise.

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Auxiliary Power Points

When the indicator light on the power point
is:

• On: The power point is working, the
ignition is on and a device is plugged
in.

• Off: The power point is off, the ignition
is off or no device is plugged in.

• Flashing: The power point is in fault
mode.

The power outlet temporarily turns off
power when in fault mode if the device
exceeds the 150 watt limit. Unplug your
device and switch the ignition off. Switch
the ignition back on, but do not plug your
device back in. Let the system cool off and
switch the ignition off to reset the fault
mode. Switch the ignition back on and
make sure the indicator light remains on.

Do not use the power point for certain
electric devices, including:

• Cathode-ray, tube-type televisions.

• Motor loads, such as vacuum cleaners,

electric saws and other electric power
tools or compressor-driven
refrigerators.

• Measuring devices, which process
precise data, such as medical
equipment or measuring equipment.

• Other appliances requiring an
extremely stable power supply such as
microcomputer-controlled electric
blankets or touch-sensor lamps.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

WARNING: Extended idling at high

engine speeds can produce very high
temperatures in the engine and exhaust
system, creating the risk of fire or other
damage.

WARNING: Do not park, idle or
drive your vehicle on dry grass or other
dry ground cover. The emission system
heats up the engine compartment and
exhaust system, creating the risk of fire.

WARNING: Do not start the engine
in a closed garage or in other enclosed
areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic.
Always open the garage door before you
start the engine.

WARNING: Exhaust leaks may
result in entry of harmful and potentially
lethal fumes into the passenger
compartment. If you smell exhaust
fumes inside your vehicle, have your
vehicle inspected immediately. Do not
drive if you smell exhaust fumes.

If you disconnect the battery, your vehicle
may exhibit some unusual driving
characteristics for approximately 5 mi
(8 km) after you reconnect it. This is
because the engine management system
must realign itself with the engine. You
can disregard any unusual driving
characteristics during this period.

The powertrain control system meets all
Canadian interference-causing equipment
standard requirements regulating the
impulse electrical field or radio noise.

When you start the engine, avoid pressing
the accelerator pedal before and during
operation. Only use the accelerator pedal
when you have difficulty starting the
engine.

IGNITION SWITCH

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D

E

C

B

A

A (accessory) - Allows the electrical
accessories, such as the radio, to operate
while the engine is not running.

Note: Do not leave the ignition key in this
position for too long. This could cause your
vehicle battery to lose charge.

B (lock) - Locks the gearshift lever and
allows key removal.

C (off) - The ignition is off.
Note: When you switch the ignition off and

leave your vehicle, do not leave your key in
the ignition. This could cause your vehicle
battery to lose charge.

D (on) - All electrical circuits are
operational and the warning lamps and
indicators illuminate.

E (start) - Cranks the engine.

STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE

When you start the engine, the idle speed
increases, this helps to warm up the
engine. If the engine idle speed does not
slow down automatically, have your
vehicle checked by an authorized dealer.

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Starting and Stopping the Engine

Before starting the engine check the
following:

• Make sure all occupants have fastened
their safety belts.

• Make sure the headlamps and
electrical accessories are off.

• Make sure the parking brake is on.

• Make sure the transmission is in park

(P) or neutral (N).

• Turn the ignition key to the on position.

Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

1. Fully press the brake pedal.

2. Turn the key to the start position to
start the engine. Release the key when
the engine starts.

Note: The engine may continue cranking
for up to 15 seconds or until it starts.

Note: If you cannot start the engine on the
first try, wait for a short period and try again.

Failure to Start

If you cannot start the engine after three
attempts, wait 10 seconds and follow this
procedure:

1. Fully press the brake pedal.

2. Fully press the accelerator pedal and
hold it there.

3. Start the engine.

Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Stationary

1. Shift into park (P) or neutral (N).

2. Turn the key to the off position.

3. Apply the parking brake.

Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Moving

WARNING: Switching off the

engine when the vehicle is still moving
will result in a loss of brake and steering
assistance. The steering will not lock, but
higher effort will be required. When the
ignition is switched off, some electrical
circuits, including air bags, warning lamps
and indicators may also be off. If the
ignition was turned off accidentally, you
can shift into neutral (N) and re-start the
engine.

1. Put the transmission into neutral (N)
and use the brakes to bring your vehicle
to a safe stop.

2. When your vehicle has stopped, shift
into park (P) or neutral (N) and switch
the ignition off.

3. Apply the parking brake.

Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes

WARNING: If you smell exhaust

fumes inside your vehicle, have your
vehicle checked by your authorized
dealer immediately. Do not drive your
vehicle if you smell exhaust fumes.
Carbon monoxide is present in exhaust
fumes. Take precautions to avoid its
dangerous effects.

Important Ventilating Information

If you stop your vehicle and then leave the
engine idling for long periods of time, we
recommend that you do one of the
following:

• Open the windows at least 1 in (3 cm).

• Set your climate control to outside air.

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ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF

EQUIPPED)

WARNING: Failure to follow engine

block heater instructions could result in
property damage or serious personal
injury.

WARNING: Do not use your heater
with ungrounded electrical systems or
two-pronged adapters. There is a risk of
electrical shock.

WARNING: Do not fully close the
hood, or allow it to drop under its own
weight when using the engine block
heater. This could damage the power
cable and may cause an electrical short
resulting in fire, injury and property
damage.

Note: The heater is most effective when
outdoor temperatures are below 0°F
(-18°C).

The heater acts as a starting aid by
warming the engine coolant. This allows
the climate control system to respond
quickly. The equipment includes a heater
element, installed in the engine block and
a wire harness. You can connect the
system to a grounded 120-volt AC
electrical source.

We recommend that you do the following
for a safe and correct operation:

• Use a 16-gauge outdoor extension cord
that is product certified by
Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) or
Canadian Standards Association
(CSA). This extension cord must be
suitable for use outdoors, in cold

temperatures, and be clearly marked
Suitable for Use with Outdoor
Appliances. Do not use an indoor
extension cord outdoors. This could
result in an electric shock or become a
fire hazard.

• Use as short an extension cord as
possible.

• Do not use multiple extension cords.

• Make sure that when in operation, the

extension cord plug and heater cord
plug connections are free and clear of
water. This could cause an electric
shock or fire.

• If the block heater cord is under the
hood, Do Not remove the wiring from
its original location. Do Not close the
hood on the extension wiring.

• Make sure your vehicle is parked in a
clean area, clear of combustibles.

• Make sure the heater, heater cord and
extension cord are firmly connected.

• Check for heat anywhere in the
electrical hookup once the system has
been operating for approximately 30
minutes.

• Make sure the system is unplugged and
properly stowed before starting and
driving your vehicle. Make sure the
protective cover seals the prongs of the
block heater cord plug when not in use.

• Make sure the heater system is
checked for proper operation before
winter.

Using the Engine Block Heater

Make sure the receptacle terminals are
clean and dry prior to use. Clean them with
a dry cloth if necessary.

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The heater uses 0.4 to 1.0 kilowatt-hours
of energy per hour of use. The system does
not have a thermostat. It achieves
maximum temperature after
approximately three hours of operation.
Using the heater longer than three hours
does not improve system performance and
unnecessarily uses electricity.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: Do not overfill the fuel

tank. The pressure in an overfilled tank
may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray
and fire.

WARNING: The fuel system may
be under pressure. If you hear a hissing
sound near the fuel filler inlet, do not
refuel until the sound stops. Otherwise,
fuel may spray out, which could cause
serious personal injury.

WARNING: Fuels can cause serious

injury or death if misused or mishandled.

WARNING: Fuel may contain
benzene, which is a cancer-causing
agent.

WARNING: When refueling always
shut the engine off and never allow
sparks or open flames near the fuel tank
filler valve. Never smoke or use a cell
phone while refueling. Fuel vapor is
extremely hazardous under certain
conditions. Avoid inhaling excess fumes.

Follow these guidelines when refueling:

• Extinguish all smoking materials and
any open flames before refueling your
vehicle.

• Always switch the engine off before
refueling.

• Automotive fuels can be harmful or
fatal if swallowed. Fuel is highly toxic
and if swallowed can cause death or
permanent injury. If fuel is swallowed
immediately call a physician, even if no
symptoms are immediately apparent.
The toxic effects of fuel may not be
apparent for hours.

• Avoid inhaling fuel vapors. Inhaling fuel
vapor can lead to eye and respiratory
tract irritation. In severe cases,
excessive or prolonged breathing of
fuel vapor can cause serious illness and
permanent injury.

• Avoid getting fuel in your eyes. If you
splash fuel in your eyes, immediately
remove contact lenses (if worn), flush
with water for 15 minutes and seek
medical attention. Failure to seek
proper medical attention could lead to
permanent injury.

• Fuels can be harmful if absorbed
through the skin. If you splash fuel on
your skin, clothing or both, promptly
remove contaminated clothing and
thoroughly wash your skin with soap
and water. Repeated or prolonged skin
contact causes skin irritation.

• Be particularly careful if you are taking
Antabuse or other forms of Disulfiram
for the treatment of alcoholism.
Breathing fuel vapors could cause an
adverse reaction, serious personal
injury or sickness. Immediately call a
physician if you experience any adverse
reactions.

FUEL QUALITY - E85

Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles

Flex fuel vehicles have one of the following
identifiers:

• Yellow fuel filler cap.

• Yellow bezel around the fuel filler inlet.

• Yellow fuel filler housing.

• Yellow E85 label on the fuel tank filler

door.

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Your vehicle is designed to operate on
regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum
pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87 or
regular unleaded gasoline blended with a
maximum of 85% ethanol (E85).

Some fuel stations, particularly those in
high altitude areas, offer fuels posted as
regular unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating below 87. The use of these fuels
could result in engine damage that will not
be covered by the vehicle warranty.

For best overall vehicle and engine
performance, premium fuel with an octane
rating of 91 or higher is recommended. The
performance gained by using premium fuel
is most noticeable in hot weather as well
as other conditions, for example when
towing a trailer. See Towing (page 125).

Do not be concerned if the engine
sometimes knocks lightly. However, if the
engine knocks heavily while using fuel with
the recommended octane rating, contact
an authorized dealer to prevent any engine
damage.

We recommend Top Tier detergent
gasolines, where available to help minimize
engine deposits and maintain optimal
vehicle and engine performance. For
additional information, refer to
www.toptiergas.com.

Note: Use of any fuel for which the vehicle
was not designed can impair the emission
control system, cause loss of vehicle
performance, and cause damage to the
engine which may not be covered by the
vehicle Warranty.

Do not use:

• Diesel fuel.

• Fuels containing kerosene or paraffin.

• Fuels containing more than 85%

ethanol or E100 fuel.

• Fuels containing methanol.

• Fuels containing metallic-based

additives, including manganese-based
compounds.

• Fuels containing the octane booster
additive, methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl (MMT).

• Leaded fuel, using leaded fuel is
prohibited by law.

The use of fuels with metallic compounds
such as methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl (commonly known
as MMT), which is a manganese-based
fuel additive, will impair engine
performance and affect the emission
control system.

Switching Between E85 and
Gasoline

We do not recommend repeatedly
alternating between E85 and gasoline. If
you switch from using E85 to gasoline, or
from gasoline to E85, add as much fuel as
possible, at least half a tank. Drive your
vehicle immediately for a minimum of 5 mi
(8 km) to allow it to adapt to the change
in ethanol concentration. If you use E85
exclusively, we recommend that you fill
the fuel tank with regular unleaded
gasoline at each scheduled oil change.

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FUEL QUALITY - GASOLINE

Choosing the Right Fuel

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Your vehicle is designed to operate on
regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum
pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.

Some fuel stations, particularly those in
high altitude areas, offer fuels posted as
regular unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating below 87. The use of these fuels
could result in engine damage that will not
be covered by the vehicle warranty.

For best overall vehicle and engine
performance, premium fuel with an octane
rating of 91 or higher is recommended. The
performance gained by using premium fuel
is most noticeable in hot weather as well
as other conditions, for example when
towing a trailer. See Towing (page 125).

Do not be concerned if the engine
sometimes knocks lightly. However, if the
engine knocks heavily while using fuel with
the recommended octane rating, contact
an authorized dealer to prevent any engine
damage.

We recommend Top Tier detergent
gasolines, where available to help minimize
engine deposits and maintain optimal
vehicle and engine performance. For
additional information, refer to
www.toptiergas.com.

Note: Use of any fuel for which the vehicle
was not designed can impair the emission
control system, cause loss of vehicle
performance, and cause damage to the
engine which may not be covered by the
vehicle Warranty.

Do not use:

• Diesel fuel.

• Fuels containing kerosene or paraffin.

• Fuel containing more than 15% ethanol

or E85 fuel.

• Fuels containing methanol.

• Fuels containing metallic-based

additives, including manganese-based
compounds.

• Fuels containing the octane booster
additive, methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl (MMT).

• Leaded fuel, using leaded fuel is
prohibited by law.

The use of fuels with metallic compounds
such as methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl (commonly known
as MMT), which is a manganese-based
fuel additive, will impair engine
performance and affect the emission
control system.

RUNNING OUT OF FUEL

Avoid running out of fuel. Running out of
fuel can cause damage not covered by the
vehicle Warranty.

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If your vehicle runs out of fuel:

• Normally, adding 1.3 gal (5 L) of fuel is
enough to restart the engine. If your
vehicle is on a steep grade, more fuel
may be required.

• You may need to cycle the ignition from
off to on several times after refueling
to allow the fuel system to pump the
fuel from the tank to the engine. On
restarting, cranking time will take a few
seconds longer than normal.

Filling a Portable Fuel Container

WARNING: Flow of fuel through a

fuel pump nozzle can produce static
electricity. This can cause a fire if you are
filling an ungrounded fuel container.

Use the following guidelines to avoid
electrostatic charge build-up, which can
produce a spark, when filling an
ungrounded fuel container:

• Only use an approved fuel container to
transfer fuel to your vehicle. Place the
container on the ground when filling.

• Do not fill a fuel container while it is
inside your vehicle (including the cargo
area).

• Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact
with the fuel container while filling.

• Do not use a device that holds the fuel
pump nozzle lever in the fill position.

REFUELING

WARNING: Fuel vapor burns

violently and a fuel fire can cause severe
injuries.

WARNING: Read and follow all the

instructions on the pump island.

WARNING: When refueling always
shut the engine off and never allow
sparks or open flames near the fuel tank
filler valve. Never smoke or use a cell
phone while refueling. Fuel vapor is
extremely hazardous under certain
conditions. Avoid inhaling excess fumes.

WARNING: Stay outside your
vehicle and do not leave the fuel pump
unattended when refueling your vehicle.

WARNING: Keep children away
from the fuel pump. Never let children
pump fuel.

WARNING: Wait at least five
seconds before removing the fuel pump
nozzle to allow any residual fuel to drain
into the fuel tank.

WARNING: Stop refueling after the
fuel pump nozzle automatically shuts
off for the second time. Failure to follow
this will fill the expansion space in the
fuel tank and could lead to fuel
overflowing.

WARNING: Do not remove the fuel
pump nozzle from its fully inserted
position when refueling.

Use the following guidelines to avoid
electrostatic charge build-up when filling
an ungrounded fuel container:

• Place approved fuel container on the
ground.

• Do not fill a fuel container while it is in
the vehicle (including the cargo area).

• Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact
with the fuel container while filling.

• Do not use a device that would hold
the fuel pump handle in the fill position.

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Fuel Filler Cap

WARNING: The fuel system may

be under pressure. If you hear a hissing
sound near the fuel filler inlet, do not
refuel until the sound stops. Otherwise,
fuel may spray out, which could cause
serious personal injury.

Note: If you must replace the fuel filler cap,
replace it with a fuel filler cap that is
designed for your vehicle. The customer
warranty may be void for any damage to the
fuel tank or fuel system if the correct
genuine Ford, Motorcraft or other certified
fuel filler cap is not used.

Your fuel tank filler cap has an SAE
standard thread design. When fueling your
vehicle:

1. Put your vehicle in park (P).

2. Switch the engine off.

3. Carefully turn the filler cap
counterclockwise until it spins off.

4. Pull to remove the cap from the fuel
filler pipe and place on the fuel door
hanging hook if equipped.

5. To install the fuel filler cap, hold the
cap by the cover handle and place the
threaded end of the cap into filler pipe.
Turn the cap clockwise until it clicks at
least once.

If the Check Fuel Cap light or a Check Fuel
Cap message appears in the instrument
cluster and stays on after you start the
engine, you may not have installed the fuel
filler properly.

If the fuel cap light remains on, at the next
opportunity, safely pull off of the road,
remove the fuel filler cap, align the cap
properly and reinstall it. The check fuel cap
light or Check fuel cap message may not
reset immediately. It may take several
driving cycles for the indicators to turn off.
A driving cycle consists of an engine
start-up (after four or more hours with the
engine off) followed by normal city and
highway driving.

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Advertised Capacity

The advertised capacity is the maximum
amount of fuel that you can add to the fuel
tank after running out of fuel. Included in
the advertised capacity is an empty
reserve. The empty reserve is an
unspecified amount of fuel that remains
in the fuel tank when the fuel gauge
indicates empty.

Note: The amount of fuel in the empty
reserve varies and should not be relied upon
to increase driving range.

Fuel Economy

Your vehicle calculates fuel economy
figures through the trip computer average
fuel function. See General Information
(page 63).

The first 1,000 mi (1,500 km) of driving is
the break-in period of the engine. A more
accurate measurement is obtained after
2,000 mi (3,000 km).

Impacting Fuel Economy

• Incorrect tire inflation pressures.

• Fully loading your vehicle.

• Carrying unnecessary weight.

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• Adding certain accessories to your
vehicle such as bug deflectors, rollbars
or light bars, running boards and ski
racks.

• Using fuel blended with alcohol. See
Fuel Quality (page 82).

• Fuel economy may decrease with lower
temperatures.

• Fuel economy may decrease when
driving short distances.

• You may get better fuel economy when
driving on flat terrain than when driving
on hilly terrain.

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EMISSION LAW

WARNING: Do not remove or alter

the original equipment floor covering or
insulation between it and the metal floor
of the vehicle. The floor covering and
insulation protect occupants of the
vehicle from the engine and exhaust
system heat and noise. On vehicles with
no original equipment floor covering
insulation, do not carry passengers in a
manner that permits prolonged skin
contact with the metal floor. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in
fire or personal injury.

U.S. federal laws and certain state laws
prohibit removing or rendering inoperative
emission control system components.
Similar federal or provincial laws may
apply in Canada. We do not approve of any
vehicle modification without first
determining applicable laws.

Tampering with emissions
control systems including

related sensors or the Diesel
Exhaust Fluid system can result in reduced
engine power and the illumination of the
service engine soon light.

Tampering With a Noise Control
System

Federal laws prohibit the following acts:

• Removal or rendering inoperative by
any person other than for purposes of
maintenance.

• Repair or replacement of any device or
element of the design incorporated into
a new vehicle for the purpose of noise
control prior to its sale or delivery to
the ultimate purchaser or while it is in
use.

• The use of the vehicle after any person
removes or renders inoperative any
device or element of the design.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
may presume to constitute tampering as
follows:

• Removal of hood blanket, fender apron
absorbers, fender apron barriers,
underbody noise shields or acoustically
absorptive material.

• Tampering or rendering inoperative the
engine speed governor, to allow engine
speed to exceed manufacturer
specifications.

If the engine does not start, runs rough,
experiences a decrease in engine
performance, experiences excess fuel
consumption or produces excessive
exhaust smoke, check for the following:

• A plugged or disconnected air inlet
system hose.

• A plugged engine air filter element.

• Water in the fuel filter and water

separator.

• A clogged fuel filter.

• Contaminated fuel.

• Air in the fuel system, due to loose

connections.

• An open or pinched sensor hose.

• Incorrect engine oil level.

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• Incorrect fuel for climatic conditions.

• Incorrect engine oil viscosity for

climactic conditions.

Note: Some vehicles have a lifetime fuel
filter that is integrated with the fuel tank.
Regular maintenance or replacement is not
needed.

Note: If these checks do not help you
correct the concern, have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.

Noise Emissions Warranty,
Prohibited Tampering Acts and
Maintenance

On January 1, 1978, Federal regulation
became effective governing the noise
emission on trucks over 10,000 lb
(4,536 kg) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR). The preceding statements
concerning prohibited tampering acts and
maintenance, and the noise warranty
found in the Warranty Guide, are
applicable to complete chassis cabs over
10,000 lb (4,536 kg) GVWR.

CATALYTIC CONVERTER

WARNING: Do not park, idle or

drive your vehicle on dry grass or other
dry ground cover. The emission system
heats up the engine compartment and
exhaust system, creating the risk of fire.

WARNING: The normal operating
temperature of the exhaust system is
very high. Never work around or attempt
to repair any part of the exhaust system
until it has cooled. Use special care when
working around the catalytic converter.
The catalytic converter heats up to a very
high temperature after only a short
period of engine operation and stays hot
after the engine is switched off.

WARNING: Exhaust leaks may
result in entry of harmful and potentially
lethal fumes into the passenger
compartment. If you smell exhaust
fumes inside your vehicle, have your
vehicle inspected immediately. Do not
drive if you smell exhaust fumes.

Your vehicle has various emission control
components and a catalytic converter that
enables it to comply with applicable
exhaust emission standards.

To make sure that the catalytic converter
and other emission control components
continue to work properly:

• Do not crank the engine for more than
10 seconds at a time.

• Do not run the engine with a spark plug
lead disconnected.

• Do not push-start or tow-start your
vehicle. Use booster cables. See Jump
Starting the Vehicle (page 142).

• Use only the specified fuel listed.

• Do not switch the ignition off when your

vehicle is moving.

• Avoid running out of fuel.

• Have the items listed in scheduled

maintenance information performed
according to the specified schedule.

Note: Resulting component damage may
not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.

The scheduled maintenance items listed
in scheduled maintenance information are
essential to the life and performance of
your vehicle and to its emissions system.

If you use anything other than Ford,
Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts for
maintenance replacements or for service
of components affecting emission control,
such non-Ford parts should be equivalent
to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in
performance and durability.

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Engine Emission Control

Illumination of the service engine soon
indicator, charging system warning light or
the temperature warning light, fluid leaks,
strange odors, smoke or loss of engine
power could indicate that the emission
control system is not working properly.

An improperly operating or damaged
exhaust system may allow exhaust to
enter the vehicle. Have a damaged or
improperly operating exhaust system
inspected and repaired immediately.

Do not make any unauthorized changes to
your vehicle or engine. By law, vehicle
owners and anyone who manufactures,
repairs, services, sells, leases, trades
vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles
are not permitted to intentionally remove
an emission control device or prevent it
from working. Information about your
vehicle’ s emission system is on the Vehicle
Emission Control Information Decal
located on or near the engine. This decal
also lists engine displacement.

Please consult your warranty information
for complete details.

On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)

Your vehicle has a computer known as the
on-board diagnostics system (OBD-II) that
monitors the engine’s emission control
system. The system protects the
environment by making sure that your
vehicle continues to meet government
emission standards. The OBD-II system
also assists a service technician in properly
servicing your vehicle.

When the service engine soon
indicator illuminates, the OBD-II

system has detected a
malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may
cause the service engine soon indicator to
illuminate. Examples are:

1. Your vehicle has run out of fuel—the
engine may misfire or run poorly.

2. Poor fuel quality or water in the
fuel—the engine may misfire or run
poorly.

3. The fuel fill inlet may not have closed
properly. See Refueling (page 85).

4. Driving through deep water—the
electrical system may be wet.

You can correct these temporary
malfunctions by filling the fuel tank with
good quality fuel, properly closing the fuel
fill inlet or letting the electrical system dry
out. After three driving cycles without these
or any other temporary malfunctions
present, the service engine soon indicator
should stay off the next time you start the
engine. A driving cycle consists of a cold
engine startup followed by mixed city and
highway driving. No additional vehicle
service is required.

If the service engine soon indicator remains
on, have your vehicle serviced at the first
available opportunity. Although some
malfunctions detected by the OBD-II may
not have symptoms that are apparent,
continued driving with the service engine
soon indicator on can result in increased
emissions, lower fuel economy, reduced
engine and transmission smoothness and
lead to more costly repairs.

Readiness for Inspection and
Maintenance (I/M) Testing

Some state and provincial and local
governments may have
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) programs
to inspect the emission control equipment
on your vehicle. Failure to pass this
inspection could prevent you from getting
a vehicle registration.

If the service engine soon
indicator is on or the bulb does
not work, your vehicle may need

service. See On-Board Diagnostics.

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Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test if
the service engine soon indicator is on or
not working properly (bulb is burned out),
or if the OBD-II system has determined
that some of the emission control systems
have not been properly checked. In this
case, the vehicle is not ready for I/M
testing.

If the vehicle’s engine or transmission has
just been serviced, or the battery has
recently run down or been replaced, the
OBD-II system may indicate that the
vehicle is not ready for I/M testing. To
determine if the vehicle is ready for I/M
testing, turn the ignition key to the on
position for 15 seconds without cranking
the engine. If the service engine soon
indicator blinks eight times, it means that
the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing; if
the service engine soon indicator stays on
solid, it means that your vehicle is ready
for I/M testing.

The OBD-II system checks the emission
control system during normal driving. A
complete check may take several days.

If the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing,
you can perform the following driving cycle
consisting of mixed city and highway
driving:

1. 15 minutes of steady driving on an
expressway or highway followed by 20
minutes of stop-and-go driving with at
least four 30-second idle periods.

2. Allow your vehicle to sit for at least
eight hours with the ignition off. Then,
start the vehicle and complete the
above driving cycle. The vehicle must
warm up to its normal operating
temperature. Once started, do not turn
off the vehicle until the above driving
cycle is complete.

If the vehicle is still not ready for I/M
testing, you need to repeat the above
driving cycle.

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

WARNING: Apply the parking

brake, shift into park (P), switch the
ignition off and remove the key before
you leave your vehicle. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal
injury or death.

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P R N D M 2 1

Putting your vehicle in or out of
gear:

1. Fully press down the brake pedal.

2. Move the gearshift lever into the
preferred gear.

3. When you finish driving, come to a
complete stop.

4. Move the gearshift lever and securely
latch it in park (P).

5. Release the brake pedal and the
transmission remains in the selected
gear.

Park (P)

This position locks the transmission and
prevents the wheels from turning.

Reverse (R)

With the transmission in reverse (R), your
vehicle moves backward. Always come to
a complete stop before shifting into and
out of reverse (R).

Neutral (N)

With the transmission in neutral (N), you
can start your vehicle and it is free to roll.
Hold the brake pedal down when in this
position.

Drive (D)

Drive (D) is the normal driving position for
the best fuel economy. The overdrive
function allows automatic upshifts and
downshifts through gears one through six.

Manual (M)

Moving the gearshift lever to the manual
(M) position allows you to manually select
the gear you prefer. Only the current gear
displays. Use the buttons on the gearshift
lever to manually select gears. Press the
+ button to upshift or the – button to
downshift. Return the transmission to a
different gearshift position to deactivate
manual control.

Second (2)

Transmission operates in second (2) gear
only. Use second (2) gear to start-up on
slippery roads.

First (1)

• Transmission operates in first (1) gear
only.

• Provides maximum engine braking.

• Allows upshifts by moving gearshift

lever.

• Does not downshift into first (1) gear
at high speeds; allows for first (1) gear
when vehicle reaches slower speeds.

Forced downshifts

• Allowed in drive (D) with the tow/haul
feature on or off.

• Press the accelerator to the floor.

• Allows transmission to select an

appropriate gear.

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Tow/Haul Mode

To activate tow/haul, press the
button on the gearshift lever.
The TOW HAUL indicator light

illuminates in the instrument cluster.

The tow/haul feature:

• Delays upshifts to reduce the frequency
of transmission shifting.

• Provides engine braking in all forward
gears, which slows your vehicle and
assists you in controlling your vehicle
when descending a slope.

• Depending on driving conditions and
load conditions, may downshift the
transmission, slow your vehicle and
control your vehicle speed when
descending a hill, without pressing the
accelerator pedal. The amount of
downshift braking provided varies
based upon the amount you press the
brake pedal.

The tow/haul feature improves
transmission operation when towing a
trailer or a heavy load. All transmission
gear ranges are available when using
tow/haul.

To deactivate the tow/haul feature and
return to normal driving mode, press the
button on the gearshift lever again. The
TOW HAUL light deactivates. Tow/haul
also deactivates when you power down
your vehicle.

WARNING: Do not use tow/haul
when the road surface is slippery. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
the loss of control of your vehicle.

Understanding Your SelectShift
Automatic™ Transmission

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Note: When pressing the button on the
gearshift lever, you can cycle through the
available drive modes.

Your vehicle has a SelectShift Automatic™
transmission gearshift lever. The
SelectShift Automatic transmission gives
you the ability to change gears up or down
without a clutch.

To prevent the engine from running at too
low an RPM, which may cause it to stall,
SelectShift still makes some downshifts
if it has determined that you have not
downshifted in time. Although SelectShift
makes some downshifts for you, it still
allows you to downshift at any time if the
SelectShift determines that damage to
the engine does not occur from
over-revving.

SelectShift does not upshift, even if the
engine is approaching the RPM limit. Shift
manually by pressing the + button.

Note: Engine damage may occur if you
maintain excessive engine revving without
shifting.

SelectShift does not automatically upshift,
even if the engine is approaching the RPM
limit. Shift manually by pressing the (+)
paddle.

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Progressive Range Selection - PRS

(If Equipped)

Progressive Range Selection gives you the
ability to lockout gears from the automatic
shifting range. This may provide you with
an improved driving experience. For
example, in slippery conditions or when
experiencing a steep grade.

With the gearshift lever in drive (D), press
the – button to active PRS. The instrument
cluster indicates the available and selected
gears.

All available gears display with the current
gear indicated. Press the – button again to
lock out gears beginning with the highest
gear. Example: press the – button twice to
lock out 6th and 5th gears. Only the
available gears display, and the
transmission automatically shifts between
the available gears. Press the + button to
unlock gears to allow the transmission to
shift to higher gears. The transmission
shifts within the gear range you select.

Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning

This feature may increase durability and
provide consistent shift feel over the life
of your vehicle. A new vehicle or
transmission may have firm shifts, soft
shifts, or both. This is normal and does not
affect function or durability of the
transmission. Over time, the adaptive
learning process fully updates transmission
operation.

Brake-Shift Interlock

WARNING: Do not drive your

vehicle until you verify that the
stoplamps are working.

WARNING: When doing this
procedure, you need to take the
transmission out of park (P) which
means your vehicle can roll freely. To
avoid unwanted vehicle movement,
always fully apply the parking brake prior
to doing this procedure. Use wheels
chocks if appropriate.

WARNING: If the parking brake is
fully released, but the brake warning
lamp remains illuminated, the brakes
may not be working properly. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Your vehicle has a brake-shift interlock
feature that prevents the gearshift lever
from moving from park (P) when the
ignition is in the 3 (on) position and the
brake pedal is not pressed.

If you cannot move the gearshift lever out
of park (P) position with the ignition in the
3 (on) position and the brake pedal
pressed, a malfunction may have occurred.
It is possible that a fuse has blown or your
vehicle’s brake lamps are not operating
properly. See Fuse Specification Chart
(page 151).

If the fuse is not blown and the brake
lamps are working properly, the following
procedure allows you to move the gearshift
lever from park (P):

1. Apply the parking brake. Switch the
ignition key to 1 (off), then remove the
key.

2. Move the steering column to the full
down and full rearward position,
toward the driver seat.

3. Remove the gearshift lever boot.

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4. Place your fingers into the hole where
you removed the gearshift lever boot
and pull the top half of the shroud up
and forward to separate it from the
lower half of the shroud. There is a
hinge at the forward edge of the top of
the shroud. Roll the top half of the
shroud upward on the hinge point, then
pull straight rearward toward the driver
seat to remove.

5. Remove the top half of the shroud.

6. Remove the three fasteners under the
column that secure the lower shroud
half to the column.

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7. Pull the lock lever into the full unlocked
position and remove the lower shroud
cover by pulling the lever handle
through the slot in the cover.

8. Apply the brake. Gently lift the override
disk and move the gearshift lever into
neutral (N).

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9. Start your vehicle.
Perform Steps 4 through 8 in reverse order,

making sure to engage the hinge pivots
between the upper and lower halves of the
shroud. Keep slight pressure in the forward
direction as you rotate the halves together.

If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud
or Snow

Note: Do not rock your vehicle if the engine

is not at normal operating temperature or
damage to the transmission may occur.

Note: Do not rock your vehicle for more
than a minute or damage to the
transmission and tires may occur, or the
engine may overheat.

If your vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, you
may rock it out by shifting between forward
and reverse gears, stopping between shifts
in a steady pattern. Press lightly on the
accelerator in each gear.

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LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL

(IF EQUIPPED)

This axle provides added traction on
slippery surfaces, particularly when one
wheel is on a poor traction surface. Under
normal conditions, the limited-slip axle
functions like a standard rear axle. The axle
may exhibit a slight noise or vibration
during tight turns with low vehicle speed.
This is normal behavior and indicates the
axle is working.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Note: Occasional brake noise is normal. If

a metal-to-metal, continuous grinding or
continuous squeal sound is present, the
brake linings may be worn-out and should
be inspected by an authorized dealer. If the
vehicle has continuous vibration or shudder
in the steering wheel while braking, the
vehicle should be inspected by an
authorized dealer.

Note: Brake dust may accumulate on the
wheels, even under normal driving
conditions. Some dust is inevitable as the
brakes wear and does not contribute to
brake noise. See Cleaning the Wheels
(page 185).

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See Warning Lamps and
Indicators (page 60).

Wet brakes result in reduced braking
efficiency. Gently press the brake pedal a
few times when driving from a car wash or
standing water to dry the brakes.

Brake Over Accelerator

In the event the accelerator pedal
becomes stuck or entrapped, apply steady
and firm pressure to the brake pedal to
slow the vehicle and reduce engine power.
If you experience this condition, apply the
brakes and bring your vehicle to a safe
stop. Switch the engine off, shift the
transmission into park (P), apply the
parking brake, and then inspect the
accelerator pedal for any interferences. If
none are found and the condition persists,
have your vehicle towed to the nearest
authorized dealer.

Hydraulic brake booster system
(Hydroboost or Hydromax)

The Hydroboost and Hydromax systems
receive fluid pressure from the power
steering pump to provide power assist
during braking.

The Hydromax booster receives backup
pressure from the reserve system electric
pump whenever the fluid in the power
steering system is not flowing. When the
engine is off, the pump turns on if you apply
the brake pedal, or if you switch the ignition
to the on position.

The sound of the pump operating may be
heard by the driver. This is a normal
characteristic of the system.

The reserve system provides reduced
braking power, so the vehicle should be
operated under these conditions with
caution, and only to seek service repair and
removal of the vehicle from the roadway.

Note: For vehicles with the Hydromax
system operating under normal conditions,
the noise of the fluid flowing through the
booster may be heard whenever you apply
the brake. This condition is normal. Vehicle
service is not required.

If braking performance or pedal response
becomes very poor, even when you
strongly press the pedal, it may indicate
the presence of air in the hydraulic system
or leakage of fluid. Stop the vehicle safely
as soon as possible and seek service
immediately.

HINTS ON DRIVING WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES

The anti-lock braking system does not
eliminate the risks when:

• You drive too closely to the vehicle in
front of you.

• Your vehicle is hydroplaning.

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