Unique Driving Character-
istics
Auto-Start-Stop...........................................130
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions.......................................132
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................133
Fuel Quality - E85.........................................133
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................134
Running Out of Fuel.....................................134
Refueling..........................................................135
Fuel Consumption........................................137
Emission Control System..........................138
Transmission
Manual Transmission - 2.0L Duratec-HE
(MI4)..............................................................141
Manual Transmission - 1.0L
EcoBoost™.................................................142
Automatic Transmission............................143
Brakes
General Information....................................148
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes...........................................................148
Parking Brake.................................................149
Hill Start Assist..............................................149
Traction Control
Principle of Operation..................................151
Using Traction Control.................................151
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.................................152
Parking Aids
Rear Parking Aid............................................153
Front Parking Aid..........................................154
Active Park Assist.........................................155
Rear View Camera.......................................159
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................162
Using Cruise Control....................................162
Driving Aids
Lane Keeping System.................................163
Blind Spot Information System...............167
Eco Mode..........................................................171
Steering.............................................................172
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................174
Luggage Covers.............................................174
Load Limit........................................................174
Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................183
Transporting the Vehicle............................183
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels -
Manual Transmission.............................183
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels -
Automatic Transmission.......................184
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................186
Economical Driving......................................186
Cold Weather Precautions........................186
Driving Through Water...............................186
Floor Mats........................................................187
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance..................................189
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................190
Fuel Shutoff...................................................190
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................191
Post-Crash Alert System...........................193
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need...............194
In California (U.S. Only).............................195
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