FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY 2013 1.G Owners Manual

Introduction 8
Child Safety 16
Child seats...........................................18
Child seat positioning...................................18
Booster seats.........................................20
Installing child safety seats...............................22
Installing child safety seats with tether straps.................29
Child safety locks......................................32
Safety Belts 33
Fastening the safety belts................................35
Safety belt height adjustment.............................38
Safetybeltwarninglightandindicatorchime..................39
Safety belt-minder.....................................39
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance...................42
Personal Safety System 43
Supplementary Restraints System 44
Driver and passenger airbags.............................46
Front passenger sensing system...........................48
Side airbags..........................................50
Safety canopy curtain airbags.............................52
Crash sensors and airbag indicator.........................53
Airbag disposal........................................61
Keys and Remote Control 62
General information on radio frequencies.....................62
Remote control.......................................63
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Locks 66
Locking and unlocking..................................66
Trunk release.........................................69
Interior luggage compartment release.......................71
Security 72
Steering Wheel 73
Adjusting the steering wheel..............................73
Steering wheel controls.................................73
Pedals 76
Adjustable pedals......................................76
Wipers and Washers 77
Windshield wipers.....................................77
Windshield washers....................................77
Rear-window wiper and washer............................78
Lighting 79
Lighting control.......................................79
Instrument lighting dimmer...............................82
Daytime running lamps..................................83
Directionindicators ....................................83
Interior lamps........................................84
Windows and Mirrors 86
Power windows.......................................86
Exteriormirrors.......................................88
Interiormirrors .......................................90
Sunvisors ...........................................90
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Instrument Cluster 91
Gauges.............................................92
Warning lamps and indicators.............................92
Audible warnings and indicators...........................96
Information Displays 97
Controls.............................................97
Trip computer........................................99
Information messages..................................100
Audio System 106
MyFord™ system.....................................108
Auxiliary input jack...................................113
USBport...........................................114
Climate Control 115
Manual heating and air conditioning........................115
Rear window defroster.................................116
Cabin air filter.......................................117
Seats 118
Sitting in the correct position............................118
Head restraints.......................................119
Manual seats........................................120
Power seats.........................................121
Rear seats..........................................122
Auxiliary Power Points 124
Storage Compartments 125
Center console.......................................125
Overhead console.....................................126
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Starting and Stopping the Engine 127
Ignition switch.......................................128
Starting the engine....................................128
Engine block heater...................................130
Fuel and Refueling 132
Fuel quality.........................................133
Running out of fuel....................................134
Refueling...........................................135
Fuel consumption.....................................137
Transmission 141
Automatic transmission.................................141
All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) 143
All wheel drive.......................................143
Brakes 150
Brakes.............................................150
Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes......................151
Parking brake........................................151
Traction Control 152
TractionControl™ ....................................152
Stability Control 153
AdvanceTrac.......................................154
Parking Aids 155
Sensing system.......................................155
Rear-view camera system...............................156
Cruise Control 159
Usingcruisecontrol ...................................159
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Driving Aids 161
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert
(CTA) .............................................161
Steering............................................166
Load Carrying 168
Cargo management system..............................168
Roof racks and load carriers.............................169
Vehicle loading.......................................170
Towing 178
Trailertowing........................................178
Wrecker towing......................................182
Recreational towing...................................183
Driving Hints 184
Economical driving....................................184
Driving through water..................................185
Floormats..........................................186
Roadside Emergencies 188
Getting roadside assistance..............................188
Hazard warning flashers................................189
Fuel cut-off switch....................................189
Jump-starting the vehicle...............................190
Customer Assistance 193
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only).......................200
Reporting safety defects (Canada only).....................200
Fuses 201
Changing a fuse......................................201
Fuse specification chart................................202
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Maintenance 211
General information...................................211
Opening and closing the hood............................212
Under hood overview..................................214
Engine oil dipstick....................................217
Engine oil check......................................217
Engine coolant check..................................218
Automatic transmission fluid check........................223
Brake fluid check.....................................225
Power steering fluid check..............................225
Fuel filter...........................................226
Washer fluid check....................................226
Changing the vehicle battery.............................226
Checking the wiper blades..............................228
Changing the wiper blades..............................228
Air filter(s).........................................229
Adjusting the headlamps................................231
Changing a bulb......................................233
Bulb specification chart.................................242
Vehicle Care 243
Cleaning products.....................................243
Cleaning the exterior..................................243
Waxing.............................................245
Repairing minor paint damage............................245
Cleaning the engine...................................245
Cleaning the windows and wiper blades.....................246
Cleaning the interior...................................246
Cleaning the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens.......247
Cleaning leather seats..................................248
Cleaning the alloy wheels...............................248
Vehicle storage.......................................249
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Wheels and Tires 252
Tire care...........................................255
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)...................273
Changing a road wheel.................................278
Technical specifications.................................286
Wheel lug nut torque..................................286
Capacities and Specifications 287
Engine specifications..................................287
Part numbers........................................292
Vehicle identification number............................293
Vehicle certification label...............................294
Transmission code designation............................294
Ford Extended Service Plan 295
Scheduled Maintenance 298
Normal scheduled maintenance and log.....................303
SYNC317
Pairing your phone for the first time.......................322
911 Assist™.........................................336
Vehicle Health Report..................................339
Appendices 361
Index 369
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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 it, the greater the safety and pleasure you will get from
driving it.
WARNING:Always drive with due care and attention when
using and operating the controls and features on your vehicle.
Note:This manual describes a range of product features and options,
sometimes before they are generally available. Therefore, you may find
options in this manual that are not found on your vehicle.
Note:Some of the illustrations in this manual may be used for different
models, so they may appear different than your vehicle. However, the
essential information in the illustrations is always correct.
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 the vehicle.
This manual may qualify the location of a component as right side or left
side, which is determined by the side of the vehicle based on sitting in
the seat.
A. Right side
B. Left side
Symbols in this manual
WARNING:You risk death or serious injury to yourself and
others if you do not follow the instruction highlighted by the
warning symbol.
A
B
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Symbols on your vehicle
When you see these symbols, read and follow the relevant
instructions in this manual before touching or attempting
adjustment of any kind.
Protecting the Environment
You must 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.
SYMBOL GLOSSARY
WARNING:You risk death or serious injury to yourself and
others if you do not follow the instruction highlighted by the
warning symbol.
These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description
Safety alertSee Owner’s
ManualAnti-lock
braking
system
Avoid
smoking,
flames, or
sparksBatteryBattery acid
Brake fluid –
non
petroleum
baseBrake systemCabin air
filter
Check fuel
capChild Safety
Door Lock
and UnlockChild seat
lower anchor
Child seat
tether anchorCruise
controlDo not open
when hot
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Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description
Engine air
filterEngine
coolantEngine
coolant
temperature
Engine oilExplosive gasFan warning
Fasten safety
beltFront airbagFront fog
lamps
Fuel pump
resetFuse
compartmentHazard
warning
flasher
Heated rear
windowInterior
luggage
compartment
releaseJack
Lighting
controlLow tire
pressure
warningMaintain
correct fluid
level
Panic alarmParking aid
systemParking
brake system
Power
steering fluidPower
windows
front and
rearPower
window
lockout
Service
engine soonSide airbagStability
control
Windshield
defrost and
demistWindshield
washer and
wiper
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