Unique Driving Character-
istics
Auto-Start-Stop............................................132
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions.......................................134
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................135
Fuel Quality - E85.........................................135
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................136
Running Out of Fuel....................................136
Refueling..........................................................137
Fuel Consumption........................................139
Emission Control System..........................140
Transmission
Manual Transmission - 2.0L Duratec-HE
(MI4).............................................................143
Manual Transmission - 1.0L
EcoBoost™................................................144
Automatic Transmission............................145
Brakes
General Information....................................150
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes...........................................................150
Parking Brake..................................................151
Hill Start Assist...............................................151
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................153
Using Traction Control................................153
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.................................154
Using Stability Control...............................154
Parking Aids
Rear Parking Aid............................................155
Front Parking Aid..........................................155
Active Park Assist.........................................156
Rear View Camera.......................................160
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................163
Using Cruise Control....................................163
Driving Aids
Lane Keeping System.................................165
Blind Spot Information System..............168
Eco Mode..........................................................172
Steering.............................................................173
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................175
Luggage Covers.............................................175
Load Limit........................................................175
Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................184
Transporting the Vehicle...........................184
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels -
Manual Transmission.............................184
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels -
Automatic Transmission.......................185
Driving Hints
Breaking-In......................................................187
Economical Driving......................................187
Cold Weather Precautions........................187
Driving Through Water................................187
Floor Mats.......................................................188
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance..................................190
Hazard Warning Flashers...........................191
Fuel Shutoff.....................................................191
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................192
Post-Crash Alert System...........................194
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