FORD ECOSPORT 2018 Owners Manual

FORD ECOSPORTOwner's Manual

The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of going to print. In the interest ofcontinuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications, design or equipment at any timewithout notice or obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in aretrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without our written permission.Errors and omissions excepted.© Ford Motor Company 2018
All rights reserved.Part Number: GN15-19G219-ZFB 20180119174643

Introduction
About This Manual..........................................7
Symbols Glossary............................................7
Data Recording.................................................9
California Proposition 65.............................11
Perchlorate........................................................11
Ford Credit.........................................................11
Replacement Parts Recommendation............................................................................12
Special Notices...............................................12
Mobile Communications Equipment............................................................................13
Export Unique Options................................14
Environment
Protecting the Environment.......................15
Child Safety
General Information......................................16
Installing Child Restraints............................17
Booster Seats.................................................23
Child Restraint Positioning........................25
Child Safety Locks........................................26
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation.................................28
Fastening the Seatbelts.............................29
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................31
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime.............................................................31
Seatbelt Reminder........................................32
Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance...............................................34
Seatbelt Extension.......................................34
Personal Safety System™
Personal Safety System™.........................35
Supplementary RestraintsSystem
Principle of Operation.................................36
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................37
Front Passenger Sensing System...........38
Side Airbags....................................................40
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags........41
Safety Canopy™............................................42
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......43
Airbag Disposal..............................................44
Keys and Remote Controls
Principle of Operation.................................45
General Information on RadioFrequencies.................................................45
Remote Control.............................................45
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control..........................................................................49
MyKey™
Principle of Operation.................................50
Creating a MyKey............................................51
Programming a MyKey................................52
Clearing All MyKeys......................................52
Checking MyKey System Status..............52
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems........................................................53
MyKey Troubleshooting..............................53
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking................................54
Keyless Entry...................................................57
Tailgate.............................................................59
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................61
Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................63
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel..................65
1EcoSport (CBW) Canada/United States of America, Vehicles Built From: 14-08-2017, GN15-19G219-ZFB enUSA, First PrintingTable of Contents

Audio Control.................................................65
Voice Control..................................................66
Cruise Control................................................66
Information Display Control.....................66
Heated Steering Wheel..............................66
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers........................................67
Autowipers.......................................................67
Windshield Washers....................................68
Rear Window Wiper and Washers.........69
Lighting
General Information.....................................70
Lighting Control.............................................70
Autolamps.........................................................71
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................72
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................72
Daytime Running Lamps............................73
Front Fog Lamps............................................73
Direction Indicators.......................................74
Interior Lamps.................................................74
Ambient Lighting...........................................75
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows.............................................76
Exterior Mirrors................................................77
Interior Mirror...................................................78
Moonroof..........................................................78
Instrument Cluster
Gauges..............................................................80
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................81
Audible Warnings and Indicators............84
Information Displays
General Information.....................................85
Trip Computer................................................88
Information Messages................................88
Climate Control
Principle of Operation.................................98
Air Vents...........................................................98
Manual Climate Control - Vehicles With:Electronic Manual TemperatureControl (EMTC).........................................99
Automatic Climate Control - VehiclesWith: Electronic AutomaticTemperature Control (EATC).............100
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate- Vehicles With: Electronic AutomaticTemperature Control (EATC)..............101
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate- Vehicles With: Electronic ManualTemperature Control (EMTC)............102
Heated Rear Window - Vehicles With:Electronic Automatic TemperatureControl (EATC).........................................103
Heated Rear Window - Vehicles With:Electronic Manual TemperatureControl (EMTC).......................................103
Heated Exterior Mirrors.............................103
Cabin Air Filter..............................................103
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position................104
Head Restraints...........................................104
Manual Seats................................................106
Power Seats..................................................108
Rear Seats........................................................111
Heated Seats..................................................114
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points................................115
Storage Compartments
Center Console...............................................117
Cool Box............................................................117
Glasses Holder...............................................117
2EcoSport (CBW) Canada/United States of America, Vehicles Built From: 14-08-2017, GN15-19G219-ZFB enUSA, First PrintingTable of Contents

Starting and Stopping theEngine
General Information....................................119
Ignition Switch...............................................119
Push Button Ignition Switch....................120
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................122
Engine Block Heater....................................123
Automatic Engine Shutdown..................124
Unique Driving Characteristics
Auto-Start-Stop...........................................125
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions......................................127
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................127
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.......................128
Running Out of Fuel....................................128
Refueling.........................................................130
Fuel Consumption.......................................132
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law................................................134
Catalytic Converter.....................................135
Transmission
Automatic Transmission...........................138
Four-Wheel Drive
Using Four-Wheel Drive............................142
Brakes
General Information...................................146
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.........................................................................146
Parking Brake.................................................147
Hill Start Assist.............................................147
Traction Control
Principle of Operation...............................149
Using Traction Control..............................149
Stability Control
Principle of Operation...............................150
Using Stability Control..............................150
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation.................................151
Rear Parking Aid............................................151
Rear View Camera.......................................152
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation................................156
Using Cruise Control...................................156
Driving Aids
Blind Spot Information System.............158
Cross Traffic Alert........................................159
Steering...........................................................162
Load Carrying
Luggage Anchor Points.............................163
Rear Under Floor Storage.........................163
Luggage Covers............................................163
Roof Racks and Load Carriers................164
Load Limit......................................................165
Towing
Towing a Trailer..............................................171
Trailer Sway Control.....................................171
Recommended Towing Weights............172
Essential Towing Checks...........................173
Towing Points................................................175
Transporting the Vehicle...........................176
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......176
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................178
Economical Driving.....................................178
3EcoSport (CBW) Canada/United States of America, Vehicles Built From: 14-08-2017, GN15-19G219-ZFB enUSA, First PrintingTable of Contents

Cold Weather Precautions.......................178
Driving Through Water...............................178
Floor Mats.......................................................179
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance...................................181
Hazard Flashers...........................................182
Fuel Shutoff...................................................182
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................183
Post-Crash Alert System..........................185
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need..............186
In California (U.S. Only).............................187
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).....................188
Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only).......................189
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.......................................................189
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature..........................................................................191
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)..........................................................................191
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..........................................................................191
Fuses
Fuse Box Locations.....................................193
Fuse Specification Chart..........................193
Changing a Fuse.........................................200
Maintenance
General Information..................................202
Opening and Closing the Hood.............202
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L.................203
Under Hood Overview - 1.0L EcoBoost™........................................................................204
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.0L EcoBoost™........................................................................205
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L........................206
Engine Oil Check........................................206
Oil Change Indicator Reset.....................207
Engine Cooling Fan....................................207
Engine Coolant Check..............................208
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.........................................................................212
Brake Fluid Check........................................212
Washer Fluid Check....................................213
Changing the 12V Battery.........................213
Checking the Wiper Blades......................215
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................215
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................216
Removing a Headlamp..............................217
Changing a Bulb...........................................218
Bulb Specification Chart..........................226
Changing the Engine Air Filter................227
Drive Belt Routing - 1.0L EcoBoost™........................................................................228
Drive Belt Routing - 2.0L..........................228
Vehicle Care
General Information..................................229
Cleaning Products......................................229
Cleaning the Exterior.................................230
Waxing.............................................................231
Cleaning the Engine....................................231
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades........................................................................232
Cleaning the Interior...................................232
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens.......................233
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................233
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.............234
Cleaning the Wheels.................................234
Vehicle Storage............................................234
Body Styling Kits.........................................236
Wheels and Tires
General Information...................................237
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit...................239
4EcoSport (CBW) Canada/United States of America, Vehicles Built From: 14-08-2017, GN15-19G219-ZFB enUSA, First PrintingTable of Contents

Tire Care.........................................................245
Using Summer Tires..................................260
Using Snow Chains...................................260
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........261
Changing a Road Wheel..........................265
Lug Nuts.........................................................270
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 2.0L....................271
Engine Specifications - 1.0L EcoBoost™.........................................................................272
Transmission Specifications - 2.0L......273
Transmission Specifications - 1.0LEcoBoost™...............................................274
Motorcraft Parts - 1.0L EcoBoost™......275
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L.............................276
Vehicle Identification Number................277
Vehicle Certification Label......................278
Transmission Code Designation...........278
Capacities and Specifications - 1.0LEcoBoost™...............................................279
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L........................................................................282
Audio System
General Information..................................285
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC........285
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC 3.....288
USB Port........................................................289
SYNC™
General Information..................................290
Using Voice Recognition...........................291
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone...........293
SYNC™ Applications and Services......294
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player........................................................................298
SYNC™ Troubleshooting........................299
SYNC™ 3
General Information..................................307
Home Screen.................................................317
Using Voice Recognition...........................319
Entertainment..............................................325
Phone..............................................................334
Navigation.....................................................340
Apps................................................................350
Settings..........................................................353
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.....................367
Accessories
Accessories...................................................379
Ford Protect
Ford Protect...................................................381
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information......383
Normal Scheduled Maintenance.........386
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance............................................389
Scheduled Maintenance Record..........390
Appendices
End User License Agreement.................401
Type Approvals...........................................426
5EcoSport (CBW) Canada/United States of America, Vehicles Built From: 14-08-2017, GN15-19G219-ZFB enUSA, First PrintingTable of Contents

6EcoSport (CBW) Canada/United States of America, Vehicles Built From: 14-08-2017, GN15-19G219-ZFB enUSA, First Printing