warning FORD ECOSPORT 2018 Owners Manual

When driving with a type 3 dissimilarspare tire listed above, do not:
•Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).
•Use more than one dissimilar sparewheel and tire assembly at a time.
•Use commercial car washingequipment.
Use of one of the dissimilar spare tireslisted above at any one wheel location canlead to impairment of the following:
•Handling, stability and brakingperformance.
•Comfort and noise.
•Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
•Winter weather driving capability.
•Wet weather driving capability.
•All-wheel driving capability (ifapplicable).
The usage of a full-size dissimilar sparewheel and tire assembly can lead toimpairment of the following:
•Handling, stability and brakingperformance.
•Comfort and noise.
•Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
•Winter weather driving capability.
•Wet weather driving capability.
•All-wheel driving capability.
When driving with the full-size dissimilarspare wheel and tire assembly additionalcaution should be given to:
•Towing a trailer.
•Driving vehicles equipped with acamper body.
•Driving vehicles with a load on thecargo rack.
Drive cautiously when using a full-sizedissimilar spare wheel and tire assemblyand seek service as soon as possible.
Vehicles With a Spare Wheel
If the spare wheel is exactly the same typeand size as the other fitted wheels, you canreplace the existing road wheel with thespare wheel and continue to drive in thenormal manner.
If the spare wheel is different to the otherwheels, it will carry a yellow label with theappropriate speed limit.
See the following information for using thespare wheel.
WARNINGS
Drive the shortest possible distances.
Do not fit more than one spare wheelon your vehicle at any one time.
Do not carry out any tire repairs on aspare wheel.
If you are not sure what type of sparewheel your vehicle has, do notexceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
The ground clearance of your vehiclemay be reduced. Take care whenparking next to a curb.
Note:The use of tire sealant may damageyour tire pressure monitoring system andshould only be used in roadsideemergencies. If you must use a sealant, theFord Tire Mobility Kit sealant should beused. The tire pressure monitoring systemsensor and valve stem on the wheel mustbe replaced by an authorized dealer afteruse of the sealant.
Note:Your vehicle may exhibit somedifferent driving characteristics if you fit thespare wheel.
Note:If the spare wheel is fitted to yourvehicle, do not drive through an automaticcar wash.
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Vehicle Jack (If Equipped)
WARNINGS
The jack should be used on level firmground wherever possible.
Switch the ignition off and apply thepark brake fully before lifting vehicle.
It is recommended that the wheelsof the vehicle be chocked, and thatno person should remain in a vehiclethat is being jacked.
No person should place any portionof their body under a vehicle that issupported by a jack.
The jack supplied with this vehicle isonly intended for changing wheels.Do not use the vehicle jack otherthan when you are changing a wheel in anemergency.
Check that the vehicle jack is notdamaged or deformed and thethread is lubricated and clean.
Never place anything between thevehicle jack and the ground.
Never place anything between thevehicle jack and your vehicle.
Note:No maintenance or additionallubrication of your jack is required over theservice life of your vehicle.
Vehicle Jack Storage
The vehicle jack, lug wrench, towing hookand the key for the spare wheel lock arelocated in a tool kit under the floor coverin the luggage compartment.
1.Remove the jack, lug wrench, andlocking key for the spare wheel fromthe tool kit.
2.Unfold the hex end of the socket fromthe wrench handle for use.
3.If equipped, unlatch and remove thespare wheel cover.
4.Remove the spare wheel before jackingthe vehicle.
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Note:The spare wheel is located on thetailgate.
To remove the spare wheel, loosen andremove the locking nut using the lugwrench and the spare wheel lock key.Loosen and remove the remaining lug nutssecuring the spare wheel to the tailgate.
Jacking and Lifting Points
WARNING
Use only the specified jacking points.If you use other positions, you maydamage the body, steering,suspension, engine, braking system or thefuel lines.
Locate the vehicle jacking points.Small arrow-shaped marksindicate the locations.
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Removing a Road Wheel
WARNINGS
Park your vehicle in such a positionthat neither the traffic nor you arehindered or endangered.
Park your vehicle so that you do notobstruct the flow of traffic or placeyourself in any danger and set up awarning triangle.
Make sure that your vehicle is on firmand level ground with the frontwheels pointing straight ahead.
Switch the ignition off and apply theparking brake.
If your vehicle has a manualtransmission, shift into first or reversegear. If your vehicle has an automatictransmission, shift into park (P).
Make sure all passengers are out ofyour vehicle.
Secure the diagonally oppositewheel with an appropriate block orwheel chock.
Make sure that the arrows ondirectional tires point in the directionof rotation when your vehicle ismoving forward. If you have to fit a sparetire with the arrows pointing in the oppositedirection have the tire refitted as soon aspossible.
Do not work on your vehicle whenthe jack is the only support. If thevehicle slips off the jack, you orsomeone else could be seriously injured.
Make sure that the vehicle jack isvertical to the jacking point and thebase is flat on the ground.
1.Loosen each wheel lug nut one-halfturn counterclockwise, but do notremove them.
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2.Jack up your vehicle until the tire isclear of the ground.
3.Remove the lug nuts and the wheel.
Note:Do not lay alloy wheels face downon the ground, this may damage the paint.
Removing and Installing a Spare Wheel
1.Remove the two nuts.
2.Remove the locking nut.
3.Remove the spare wheel.
4.Install in the reverse order.
Installing a Road Wheel
WARNINGS
Use only approved wheel and tiresizes. Using other sizes coulddamage your vehicle.
Do not fit run flat tires on vehiclesthat were not originally fitted withthem. Contact an authorized dealerfor more details about compatibility.
WARNINGS
Do not install alloy wheels using lugnuts designed for use with steelwheels.
WARNINGS
Make sure there is no grease or oil onthe threads or the surface betweenthe wheel lugs and nuts. This cancause the lug nuts to loosen while driving.
Note:Make sure the wheel and hub contactsurfaces are free from foreign matter.
Note:Make sure that the cones on the lugnuts are against the wheel.
1.Install the wheel.
2.Install the lug nuts finger tight.
3.Partially tighten the lug nuts in thesequence shown.
4.Lower your vehicle and remove thejack.
5.Fully tighten the lug nuts in thesequence shown. See Lug Nuts (page270).
WARNING
Have the lug nuts checked fortightness and the tire pressurechecked as soon as possible.
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LUG NUTS
Lug Nut Torque
WARNING
When you install a wheel, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign materialspresent on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub,brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel. Make sure to secure any fastenersthat attach the rotor to the hub so they do not interfere with the mounting surfaces ofthe wheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal contact at the wheel mountingsurfaces can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while your vehicleis in motion, resulting in loss of vehicle control, personal injury or death.
lb.ft (Nm)Bolt Size
100 lb.ft (135 Nm)M12 x 1.5
41 lb.ft (55 Nm)M12 x 1.51
1Spare Wheel carrier.
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CAPACITIES AND
SPECIFICATIONS - 1.0L
ECOBOOST™
WARNING
The air conditioning refrigerantsystem contains refrigerant underhigh pressure. Only qualifiedpersonnel should service the airconditioning refrigerant system. Openingthe air conditioning refrigerant system cancause personal injury.
Capacities
CapacityItem
1.1 gal (4.3 L)Engine oil fill capacity including the oil filter.
1.0 gal (3.9 L)Engine oil fill capacity excluding the oil filter.
1.9 gal (7.2 L)Engine coolant fill capacity.
2.5 gal (9.3 L)Automatic transmission fluid fill capacity.1
13.6 gal (51.6 L)Fuel tank fill capacity.
1.2 gal (4.5 L)Washer system fill capacity.
1.65 lb (0.75 kg)Air conditioning refrigerant fill capacity.
0.26 lb (0.12 kg)Air conditioning refrigerant compressor oil fill capacity.
1Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes. Contact anauthorized dealer for fluid level checking and filling.
Adding Engine Oil
Quantity
0.2 gal (0.7 L)
The quantity of engine oil required to raisethe indicated level on the dipstick fromminimum to maximum.
Specifications
Use oil and fluids that meet the definedspecification and viscosity grades.
Note:Use of other fluids may lead todamage which is not covered by the vehicleWarranty.
MaterialsSpecificationName
WSS-M2C945-AMotorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (U.S.)Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil / Huile moteurde très haute qualité SAE 5W-20 Motorcraft® (Canada)XO-5W20-QSP (U.S.)CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada)
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CAPACITIES AND
SPECIFICATIONS - 2.0L
WARNING
The air conditioning refrigerantsystem contains refrigerant underhigh pressure. Only qualifiedpersonnel should service the airconditioning refrigerant system. Openingthe air conditioning refrigerant system cancause personal injury.
Capacities
CapacityItem
1.1 gal (4.3 L)Engine oil fill capacity including the oil filter.
1.0 gal (3.9 L)Engine oil fill capacity excluding the oil filter.
1.8 gal (7 L)Engine coolant fill capacity.
2.5 gal (9.3 L)Automatic transmission fluid fill capacity.1
13.6 gal (51.6 L)Fuel tank fill capacity.
1.2 gal (4.5 L)Washer system fill capacity.
0.99 lb (0.45 kg)Air conditioning refrigerant fill capacity.
0.26 lb (0.12 kg)Air conditioning refrigerant compressor oil fill capacity.
1Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes. Contact anauthorized dealer for fluid level checking and filling.
Adding Engine Oil
Quantity
0.2 gal (0.7 L)
The quantity of engine oil required to raisethe indicated level on the dipstick fromminimum to maximum.
Specifications
Only use fluid that meets Fordspecifications. Use oil and fluids that meetthe defined specification and viscositygrades.
Note:Use of other fluids may lead todamage which is not covered by the vehicleWarranty.
MaterialsSpecificationName
WSS-M2C945-AMotorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (U.S.)Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil / Huile moteurde très haute qualité SAE 5W-20 Motorcraft® (Canada)XO-5W20-QSP (U.S.)CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada)
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Radio Frequencies and Reception Factors
Radio Reception Factors
The further you travel away from an FM station, the weakerthe signal and the weaker the reception.Distance and Strength
Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freewayoverpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage andthunderstorms can interfere with the reception.
Terrain
When you pass near a radio transmission tower, a strongersignal can override a weaker signal and can cause interfer-ence in the audio system.
Station overload
MP3 and WMA Track and FolderStructure
Audio systems capable of recognizing andplaying MP3 and WMA individual tracksand folder structures work as follows:
•There are two different modes for MP3and WMA disc playback: MP3 andWMA track mode (system default) andMP3 and WMA folder mode.
•MP3 and WMA track mode ignores anyfolder structure on the MP3 and WMAdisc. The player numbers each MP3and WMA track on the disc (noted bythe .mp3 or .WMA file extension) fromT001 to a maximum of T255.
FCC Notice
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) this devicemay not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept anyinterference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation.
FCC ID: A8DGEN3-1D
Changes or modifications not expressivelyapproved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the user's authorityto operate the equipment.
AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH:
SYNC
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, crash andinjury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. We recommendagainst the use of any hand-held devicewhile driving and encourage the use ofvoice-operated systems when possible.Make sure you are aware of all applicablelocal laws that may affect the use ofelectronic devices while driving.
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Using a Cell Phone
You can make a call from arecent call list, contact list or diala number.
AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH:
SYNC 3
Switching the Audio Unit On andOff
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, crash andinjury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. We recommendagainst the use of any hand-held devicewhile driving and encourage the use ofvoice-operated systems when possible.Make sure you are aware of all applicablelocal laws that may affect the use ofelectronic devices while driving.
Adjusting the Volume
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Changing Radio Stations
Manual tuning.A
Note:You can change radio stations usingthe seek buttons.
Seek Up and Next Track Button
Seek Down and Previous TrackButton
Pausing or Playing Media
In radio mode, press the buttonto mute the signal. Press thebutton again to restore thesignal.
In media mode, press the button to pauseplayback. Press the button again to resumeplayback.
Switching the Screen On and Off
Sound Settings
Press the button to adjust thesound settings. You can optimizethe sound for different seatingpositions.
You can also activate and set thesensitivity of the speed compensatedvolume.
USB PORT (If Equipped)
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, crash andinjury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. We recommendagainst the use of any hand-held devicewhile driving and encourage the use ofvoice-operated systems when possible.Make sure you are aware of all applicablelocal laws that may affect the use ofelectronic devices while driving.
The USB port allows you to plug in mediaplaying devices, memory sticks and chargedevices (if supported). See SYNC™ (page290).
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