FORD ECOSPORT 2018 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: FORD, Model Year: 2018, Model line: ECOSPORT, Model: FORD ECOSPORT 2018Pages: 452, PDF Size: 17.04 MB
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Outside Air
Keep the air intakes in front of thewindshield free from obstruction (such assnow or leaves) to allow the climatecontrol system to function effectively.
Recirculated Air
The air currently in the passengercompartment recirculates. Outside air doesnot enter your vehicle.
Note:Prolonged use of recirculated air maycause the windows to fog up.
Heating
Heating performance depends on thetemperature of the coolant.
General Information on Controllingthe Interior Climate
Close the windows.
Warming the Interior
Direct the air toward your feet. In cold orhumid weather conditions, direct some ofthe air toward the windshield and the doorwindows.
Cooling the Interior
Direct the air toward your face.
Air Conditioning
The system directs condensation to theoutside of your vehicle, which could causea small pool of water to form under yourvehicle. This is normal.
Note:The air conditioning operates onlywhen the temperature is above 39°F (4°C).
Note:When you use air conditioning, yourvehicle uses more fuel.
AIR VENTS
Center Air Vents
Side Air Vents
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
- VEHICLES WITH:
ELECTRONIC MANUAL
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
(EMTC)
Switching Climate Control On andOff
Switching Recirculated Air On andOff
Recirculates air to reduceunwanted odors from enteringthe vehicle.
Switching Air Conditioning On andOff
Switching Maximum Defrost Onand Off
Turn the temperature controlclockwise to the full heatposition to maximize defrosting.
Note:When you switch maximum defrostoff, theWindshield Wiper De-icer and heatedrear window remain on.
Switching Maximum Cooling Onand Off
Turn the temperature controlcounterclockwise to the lowestsetting to maximize cooling.
Note:When you switch maximum coolingoff, air conditioning remains on.
Adjusting the Blower Motor Speed
Lights on the control illuminateto indicate the fan speed.
Changing the Direction of Airflow
Directs air through thewindshield air vents.
Directs air through theinstrument panel air vents.
Directs air through the footwellair vents.
Adjusting the Temperature
You can adjust the temperature in smallincrements.
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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE
CONTROL - VEHICLES WITH:
ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
(EATC)
Switching Climate Control On andOff
Switching Recirculated Air On andOff
Recirculates air to reduceunwanted odors from enteringthe vehicle.
Switching Air Conditioning On andOff
Switching Maximum Defrost Onand Off
Note:When you switch maximum defrostoff, the Windshield Wiper De-icer andheated rear window remain on.
Switching Maximum Cooling Onand Off
Note:When you switch maximum coolingoff, air conditioning remains on.
Swtiching Auto Mode On and Off
Press AUTO to cycle through thevarious settings and off. Fasterblower motor speeds areindicated by more indicator lights.
The system controls the blower motorspeed and direction of airflow to reach andmaintain the set temperature.
Adjusting the Blower Motor Speed
Lights on the control illuminateto indicate the fan speed.
Changing the Direction of Airflow
Directs air through thewindshield air vents.
Directs air through theinstrument panel air vents.
Directs air through the footwellair vents.
Adjusting the Temperature
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You can adjust the temperature between59.9–85.1°F (15.5–29.5°C) in smallincrements.
When set to low temperatures, the systemswitches to permanent cooling. When setto high temperatures , the system switchesto permanent heating.
HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE -
VEHICLES WITH: ELECTRONIC
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE
CONTROL (EATC)
General Hints
Do not place objects under the front seatsas this may interfere with the airflow to therear seats.
Remove any snow, ice or leaves from theair intake area at the base of thewindshield.
Note:You may feel a small amount of airfrom the footwell air vents regardless of theair distribution setting.
Note:To reduce humidity build-up insideyour vehicle, do not drive with the systemswitched off or with recirculated air alwaysswitched on.
Note:Prolonged use of recirculated air maycause the windows to fog up.
Note: Adjusting the settings when yourvehicle interior is extremely hot or cold isnot necessary. The system automaticallyadjusts to heat or cool the interior to yourselected temperature as quickly as possible.For the system to function efficiently, theinstrument panel and side air vents shouldbe fully open.
Note:When you select automatic modeand the ambient temperature is low and theengine is cold, airflow is directed to thewindshield and side air vents.
Note:When you select automatic modeand the interior and exterior temperaturesare high, the system selects recirculated airto maximize cooling. When the desiredtemperature is reached, recirculated airturns off.
Note:When you switch the system off,outside air is prevented from entering yourvehicle.
Note:When you select maximum defrost,air conditioning turns on and airflow is notdirected to the instrument panel andfootwell air vents.
Quickly Heating the Interior
•Press AUTO.
•Select the highest temperature.
Recommended Settings forHeating
•Press AUTO.
•Select the desired temperature.
Quickly Cooling the Interior
•Press MAX A/C.
Recommended Settings forCooling
•Press AUTO.
•Select the desired temperature.
Defogging the Side Windows inCold Weather
•Select maximum defrost.
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Maximum Cooling Using theInstrument Panel and Footwell AirVents
•Select the lowest temperature.
•Switch on the air conditioning andrecirculated air.
•Select the highest blower motor speedand then adjust to suit comfort levels.
HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE -
VEHICLES WITH: ELECTRONIC
MANUAL TEMPERATURE
CONTROL (EMTC)
General Hints
Do not place objects under the front seatsas this may interfere with the airflow to therear seats.
Remove any snow, ice or leaves from theair intake area at the base of thewindshield.
Note:You may feel a small amount of airfrom the footwell air vents regardless of theair distribution setting.
Note:To reduce humidity build-up insideyour vehicle, do not drive with the systemswitched off or with recirculated air alwaysswitched on.
Note:When you switch the system off,outside air is prevented from entering yourvehicle.
Note:To reduce fogging of the windshieldduring humid weather, direct airflow to thewindshield air vents.
Note:Prolonged use of recirculated air maycause the windows to fog up.
Quickly Heating the Interior
•Select the highest blower motor speed.
•Select the highest temperature.
•Direct the airflow to the footwell airvents.
Recommended Settings forHeating
•Select a high blower motor speed.
•Select the desired temperature.
•Direct the airflow to the footwell andwindshield air vents.
Quickly Cooling the Interior
•Select maximum cooling.
Recommended Settings forCooling
•Select the highest blower motor speed.
•Select the desired temperature.
•Direct the airflow to the instrumentpanel air vents.
•Press A/C.
Defogging the Side Windows inCold Weather
•Select maximum defrost.
Maximum Cooling Using theInstrument Panel and Footwell AirVents
•Turn the temperature controlcounterclockwise to the lowest setting.
•Switch on the air conditioning andrecirculated air.
•Select the highest blower motor speedand then adjust to suit comfort levels.
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HEATED REAR WINDOW -
VEHICLES WITH: ELECTRONIC
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE
CONTROL (EATC)
Press the button to clear the rearwindow of thin ice and fog. Theheated rear window turns offafter a short period of time.
Note:Make sure the engine is on beforeoperating the heated windows.
Note: Do not use razor blades or othersharp objects to clean or remove decalsfrom the inside of the heated rear window.The vehicle Warranty may not coverdamage caused to the heated rear windowgrid lines.
HEATED REAR WINDOW -
VEHICLES WITH: ELECTRONIC
MANUAL TEMPERATURE
CONTROL (EMTC)
Press the button to clear the rearwindow of thin ice and fog. Theheated rear window turns offafter a short period of time.
Note:Make sure the engine is on beforeoperating the heated windows.
Note: Do not use razor blades or othersharp objects to clean or remove decalsfrom the inside of the heated rear window.The vehicle Warranty may not coverdamage caused to the heated rear windowgrid lines.
HEATED EXTERIOR MIRRORS
When you switch the heated rear windowon, the heated exterior mirrors turn on.
Note:Do not remove ice from the mirrorswith a scraper or adjust the mirror glasswhen it is frozen in place.
Note:Do not clean the mirror housing orglass with harsh abrasives, fuel or otherpetroleum-based cleaning products.
Windshield Wiper De-icer (If Equipped)
The windshield wiper de-icer turns on inlow temperatures or when you manuallyswitch the heated rear window on.
CABIN AIR FILTER
Your vehicle is equipped with a cabin airfilter, which gives you and your passengersthe following benefits:
•It improves your driving comfort byreducing particle concentration.
•It improves the interior compartmentcleanliness.
•It protects the climate controlcomponents from particle deposits.
You can locate the cabin air filter behindthe center console, on the passenger side.
Note:Make sure you have a cabin air filterinstalled at all times. This prevents foreignobjects from entering the system. Runningthe system without a filter in place couldresult in degradation or damage to thesystem.
Replace the filter at regular intervals. SeeScheduled Maintenance (page 383).
For additional cabin air filter information,or to replace the filter, see an authorizeddealer.
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SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION
WARNINGS
Do not recline the seatback too faras this can cause the occupant toslide under the seatbelt, resulting inserious injury in the event of a collision.
Do not place objects higher than thetop of the seat backrest. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury or death in the event of asudden stop or crash.
When you use them properly, the seat,head restraint, safety belt and airbags willprovide optimum protection in the eventof a crash.
We recommend that you follow theseguidelines:
•Sit in an upright position with the baseof your spine as far back as possible.
•Do not recline the seatback more than30 degrees.
•Adjust the head restraint so that thetop of it is level with the top of yourhead and as far forward as possible.Make sure that you remaincomfortable.
•Keep sufficient distance betweenyourself and the steering wheel. Werecommend a minimum of 10 in(25 cm) between your breastbone andthe airbag cover.
•Hold the steering wheel with your armsslightly bent.
•Bend your legs slightly so that you canpress the pedals fully.
•Position the shoulder strap of thesafety belt over the center of yourshoulder and position the lap straptightly across your hips.
Make sure that your driving position iscomfortable and that you can maintain fullcontrol of your vehicle.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
WARNINGS
Fully adjust the head restraint beforeyou sit in or operate your vehicle. Thiswill help minimize the risk of neckinjury in the event of a crash. Do not adjustthe head restraint when your vehicle ismoving.
The head restraint is a safety device.Whenever possible it should beinstalled and properly adjusted whenthe seat is occupied. Failure to adjust thehead restraint properly could reduce itseffectiveness during certain impacts.
Adjust the head restraints for allpassengers before you drive yourvehicle. This will help minimize therisk of neck injury in the event of a crash.Do not adjust the head restraints whenyour vehicle is moving.
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Note:Adjust the seatback to an uprightdriving position before adjusting the headrestraint. Adjust the head restraint so thatthe top of it is level with the top of your headand as far forward as possible. Make surethat you remain comfortable. If you areextremely tall, adjust the head restraint toits highest position.
Front seat head restraint
Rear seat outboard head restraints
The head restraints consist of:
An energy absorbing headrestraint.A
Two steel stems.B
Guide sleeve adjust and unlockbutton.C
Guide sleeve unlock and removebutton.D
Fold buttonE
Rear center head restraint
The rear center head restraint consists of:
An energy absorbing headrestraint.A
Two steel stems.B
Guide sleeve unlock and removebutton.C
Adjusting the Head Restraint
Raising the Head Restraint
Pull the head restraint up.
Lowering the Head Restraint
1.Press and hold button C.
2.Push the head restraint down.
Removing the Head Restraint
1.Pull the head restraint up until itreaches its highest position.
2.Press and hold buttons C and D.
3.Pull the head restraint up.
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Installing the Head Restraint
Align the steel stems into the guide sleevesand push the head restraint down until itlocks.
Folding the Head Restraint
1.Press and hold button E.
2.Pull the head restraint back up to reset.
Tilting Head Restraints
The front head restraints tilt for extracomfort. To tilt the head restraint, do thefollowing:
1.Adjust the seatback to an uprightdriving or riding position.
2.Pivot the head restraint forward towardyour head to the desired position.
After the head restraint reaches theforward-most tilt position, pivot it forwardagain to release it to the rearward, un-tiltedposition.
MANUAL SEATS
WARNINGS
Do not adjust the driver seat or seatbackrest when your vehicle ismoving. This may result in suddenseat movement, causing the loss of controlof your vehicle.
Do not recline the seatback too faras this can cause the occupant toslide under the seatbelt, resulting inserious injury in the event of a collision.
Do not place cargo or any objectsbehind the seat backrest beforereturning it to the original position.Pull on the seat backrest to make sure thatit has fully latched after returning the seatbackrest to its original position. Anunlatched seat may become dangerous ifyou stop suddenly or have a crash.
Make sure the seat fully locks intoplace by rocking it backward andforward. Not securing the seat intothe locked position can be dangerous in acrash and could cause serious personalinjury or death.
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