Unique Driving Character-
istics
Auto-Start-Stop...........................................126
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions.......................................128
Fuel Quality - E85........................................129
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................130
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................130
Running Out of Fuel......................................131
Catalytic Converter......................................132
Refueling..........................................................132
Fuel Consumption........................................134
Emission Control System..........................135
Transmission
Manual Transmission - 6-Speed Manual
Transmission (MMT6)...........................138
Manual Transmission - 5-Speed Manual
Transmission (MTX-75)........................139
Automatic Transmission...........................140
Brakes
General Information....................................145
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes...........................................................145
Parking Brake.................................................146
Hill Start Assist..............................................146
Traction Control
Principle of Operation................................148
Using Traction Control...............................148
Stability Control
Principle of Operation................................149
Using Stability Control...............................150
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation..................................151
Rear Parking Aid.............................................151
Front Parking Aid..........................................152
Active Park Assist.........................................153
Rear View Camera.......................................159
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................162
Using Cruise Control....................................162
Driving Aids
Driver Alert......................................................164
Lane Keeping System.................................165
Blind Spot Information System..............169
Cross Traffic Alert...........................................171
Eco Mode.........................................................174
Steering.............................................................175
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................176
Luggage Covers.............................................176
Load Limit........................................................176
Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................182
Transporting the Vehicle............................182
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels -
Manual Transmission..............................182
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 1.0L
EcoBoost™, Automatic
Transmission..............................................183
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels -
2.0L, Automatic Transmission............183
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................186
Economical Driving......................................186
Cold Weather Precautions........................186
Driving Through Water...............................186
Floor Mats........................................................187
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