FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR 2020 Owners Manual

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2020 POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY Owner’s Manual
2020 POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY Owner’s Manual

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Part Number: 201902 20190502135121
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
..........................................7
Symbols Glossary ............................................
7
Data Recording .................................................
9
Perchlorate .......................................................
13
Ford Credit ........................................................
13
Replacement Parts Recommendation ........................................................................\
....
13
Special Notices ...............................................
14
Mobile Communications Equipment ........................................................................\
....
15
Export Unique Options ................................
16
Environment
Protecting the Environment .......................
17
At a Glance
Instrument Panel ...........................................
18
Child Safety
General Information .....................................
20
Installing Child Restraints ..........................
22
Booster Seats .................................................
28
Child Restraint Positioning ........................
30
Child Safety Locks .........................................
32
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation ..................................
33
Fastening the Seatbelts .............................
34
Seatbelt Height Adjustment .....................
36
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime ............................................................
36
Seatbelt Reminder ........................................
37
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance ...............................................
38
Seatbelt Extensions .....................................
39
Personal Safety System ™
Personal Safety System ™........................
40 Supplementary Restraints
System
Principle of Operation ..................................
41
Driver and Passenger Airbags ...................
42
Front Passenger Sensing System ...........
43
Side Airbags ....................................................
45
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags .......
46
Safety Canopy ™...........................................
46
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator ......
48
Airbag Disposal ..............................................
54
Pedestrian Protection
Pedestrian Alert System .............................
55
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies .................................................
56
Remote Control .............................................
56
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control ........................................................................\
..
58
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking ................................
59
Liftgate
Manual Liftgate ..............................................
62
Security
Anti-Theft Alarm ...........................................
64
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ..................
66
Audio Control .................................................
66
Voice Control ...................................................
67
Cruise Control .................................................
67
Information Display Control ......................
67
Horn ....................................................................
67
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers .......................................
68
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Windshield Washers
....................................68
Rear Window Wiper and Washers .........
68
Lighting
General Information .....................................
70
Lighting Control .............................................
70
Autolamps .........................................................
71
Instrument Lighting Dimmer .....................
72
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Configurable Daytime Running Lamps
........................................................................\
...
72
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ...........
72
Front Fog Lamps ............................................
72
Direction Indicators .......................................
73
Interior Lamps .................................................
73
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows .............................................
75
Global Opening ..............................................
76
Exterior Mirrors ...............................................
76
Interior Mirror ...................................................
78
Sun Visors ........................................................
78
Instrument Cluster
Gauges ...............................................................
79
Warning Lamps and Indicators ...............
80
Audible Warnings and Indicators ............
83
Information Displays
General Information .....................................
85
Information Messages ................................
88
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control .....................
102
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate ........................................................................\
104
Rear Passenger Climate Controls .........
105
Heated Rear Window ................................
106
Heated Exterior Mirrors .............................
106Interior Air Quality
About the Cabin Air Filter
.........................
107
Locating the Cabin Air Filter ....................
107
Changing the Cabin Air Filter ..................
107
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position ................
108
Head Restraints ...........................................
108
Manual Seats .................................................
110
Power Seats .....................................................
111
Rear Seats .......................................................
113
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points ................................
115
Storage Compartments
Center Console ...............................................
117
Overhead Console ........................................
117
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information ....................................
118
Ignition Switch ...............................................
118
Starting a Gasoline Engine .......................
118
Engine Block Heater ...................................
120
Police Engine Idle Feature .........................
121
Unique Driving Characteristics
Hybrid Vehicle Operation ..........................
122
Hybrid Vehicle Frequently Asked Questions ...................................................
124
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions ......................................
126
Fuel Quality - E85 ........................................
126
Fuel Quality - Gasoline ..............................
128
Fuel Quality - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) ...........................................................
128
Fuel Filler Funnel Location .......................
129
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Running Out of Fuel
....................................129
Refueling - Excluding: Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) ............................................
131
Refueling - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) ........................................................................\
.
133
Fuel Consumption .......................................
136
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law ................................................
138
Catalytic Converter .....................................
139
High Voltage Battery
General Information ...................................
142
Transmission
Automatic Transmission ...........................
143
All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive ................................
145
Brakes
General Information ...................................
152
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes ........................................................................\
.
153
Electric Parking Brake ................................
153
Hill Start Assist .............................................
155
Traction Control
Principle of Operation ................................
157
Using Traction Control ...............................
157
Stability Control
Principle of Operation ................................
158
Using Stability Control ..............................
159
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation ...............................
160
Rear Parking Aid ..........................................
160
Rear View Camera .......................................
162Cruise Control
About Cruise Control
.................................
166
Switching Cruise Control On and Off ........................................................................\
166
Setting the Cruise Control Speed .........
166
Canceling the Set Speed ..........................
167
Resuming the Set Speed ..........................
167
Cruise Control Indicators ..........................
167
Driving Aids
Blind Spot Information System .............
168
Cross Traffic Alert .........................................
172
Steering ............................................................
175
Pre-Collision Assist .....................................
175
Drive Mode Control
About Drive Mode Control ........................
179
Selecting a Drive Mode ..............................
179
Drive Modes ...................................................
179
Load Carrying
Load Limit .......................................................
181
Towing
Towing a Trailer ............................................
186
Recommended Towing Weights ............
187
Essential Towing Checks ..........................
188
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels ......
190
Driving Hints
Breaking-In ......................................................
191
Reduced Engine Performance .................
191
Economical Driving ......................................
191
Cold Weather Precautions .......................
192
Driving Through Water ...............................
192
Floor Mats ......................................................
193
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance ..................................
194
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Hazard Flashers
...........................................195
Fuel Shutoff ...................................................
195
Jump Starting the Vehicle ........................
196
Collision, Damage or Fire Event .............
198
Post-Crash Alert System ..........................
199
Transporting the Vehicle ..........................
199
Towing Points ..............................................
200
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ..............
202
In California (U.S. Only) ...........................
203
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) ....................
204
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) ......................
205
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada .......................................................
205
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
207
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
207
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
207
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart .........................
209
Changing a Fuse ...........................................
217
Maintenance
General Information ...................................
219
Opening and Closing the Hood ..............
219
Under Hood Overview - 3.0L ...................
221
Under Hood Overview - 3.3L ..................
222
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.0L .........................
223
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.3L .........................
223
Engine Oil Check .........................................
223
Oil Change Indicator Reset .....................
224
Engine Coolant Check ...............................
225
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
229
Brake Fluid Check .......................................
229Power Steering Fluid Check
...................
230
Washer Fluid Check ...................................
230
Fuel Filter ........................................................
231
Changing the 12V Battery .........................
231
Checking the Wiper Blades .....................
233
Changing the Front Wiper Blades ........
233
Changing the Rear Wiper Blades ..........
234
Adjusting the Headlamps ........................
234
Changing a Bulb ..........................................
235
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.0L ........................................................................\
.
237
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.3L ....
238
Vehicle Care
General Information ..................................
240
Cleaning Products ......................................
240
Cleaning the Exterior .................................
240
Waxing ............................................................
242
Cleaning the Engine ...................................
242
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
242
Cleaning the Interior ..................................
243
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens ......................
243
Repairing Minor Paint Damage .............
244
Cleaning the Wheels .................................
244
Vehicle Storage ...........................................
245
Wheels and Tires
General Information ...................................
247
Tire Care .........................................................
248
Using Snow Chains ....................................
262
Tire Pressure Monitoring System .........
264
Changing a Road Wheel ..........................
269
Technical Specifications ..........................
275
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 3.0L ....................
277
Engine Specifications - 3.3L ....................
277
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Engine Specifications - 3.3L, Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (HEV) ..........................278
Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L .............................
279
Motorcraft Parts - 3.3L .............................
280
Vehicle Identification Number ................
281
Vehicle Certification Label .......................
281
Transmission Code Designation ...........
282
Capacities and Specifications - 3.0L ........................................................................\
283
Capacities and Specifications - 3.3L .......................................................................
290
Capacities and Specifications - 3.3L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) ............
297
Bulb Specification Chart .........................
305
Audio System
General Information ..................................
307
Audio Unit ......................................................
307
USB Port ........................................................
309
SYNC™
General Information ....................................
311
Using Voice Recognition ............................
312
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone ............
314
SYNC™ Applications and Services ......
315
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player ........................................................................\
.
319
SYNC™ Troubleshooting .........................
319
Ford Protect
Ford Protect ..................................................
328
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information ......
330
Normal Scheduled Maintenance ..........
333
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance ............................................
336
Scheduled Maintenance Record ..........
339Decommissioning the Vehicle
Decommissioning Requirements
.........
350
Appendices
Electromagnetic Compatibility ..............
351
End User License Agreement .................
353
Declaration of Conformity .......................
379
Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles With: SYNC 3 ............................................
379
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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. 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
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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