check engine light FORD ECOSPORT 2018 User Guide

General
•Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilatedplace.
•Protect from sunlight, if possible.
•If vehicles are stored outside, theyrequire regular maintenance to protectagainst rust and damage.
Body
•Wash your vehicle thoroughly toremove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud fromexterior surfaces, rear-wheel housingand the underside of front fenders.
•Periodically wash your vehicle if it isstored in exposed locations.
•Touch-up exposed or primed metal toprevent rust.
•Cover chrome and stainless steel partswith a thick coat of auto wax to preventdiscoloration. Re-wax as necessarywhen you wash your vehicle.
•Lubricate all hood, door and luggagecompartment hinges and latches witha light grade oil.
•Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
•Keep all rubber parts free from oil andsolvents.
Engine
•Change the engine oil and filter prior tostorage because used engine oilcontains contaminates which maycause engine damage.
•Start the engine every 15 days for aminimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idlewith the climate controls set to defrostuntil the engine reaches normaloperating temperature.
•With your foot on the brake, shiftthrough all the gears while the engineis running.
•We recommend that you change theengine oil before you use your vehicleagain.
Fuel system
•Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fueluntil the first automatic shutoff of thefuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
•Protect against freezing temperatures.
•When removing your vehicle fromstorage, check coolant fluid level.Confirm that there are no coolingsystem leaks and that fluid is at therecommended level.
Battery
•Check and recharge as necessary. Keepconnections clean.
•If storing your vehicle for more than 30days without recharging the battery,we recommend that you disconnectthe battery cables to maintain batterycharge for quick starting.
Note:It is necessary to reset memoryfeatures if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
•Make sure the brakes and parking brakerelease fully.
Tires
•Maintain recommended air pressure.
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Note:Do note use the kit if you haveseverely damaged a tire. Only sealpunctures located within the tire tread withthe kit.
Loss of air pressure may adversely affecttire performance. For this reason:
•Drive carefully and avoid abruptsteering maneuvers.
•Periodically monitor tire inflationpressure in the affected tire; if the tireis losing pressure, have the vehicletowed.
•Read the information in the Tips forUse of the Kit section to make sure safeoperation of the kit and your vehicle.
Note:Do not drive the vehicle above50 mph (80 km/h).
Note:Do not drive further than 124 mi(200 km). Drive only to the closestauthorized Ford dealer or tire repair shop tohave your tire inspected.
Tips for use of the kit
To ensure safe operation of the kit:
•Read all instructions and cautions fully.
•Before operating the kit, make sureyour vehicle is safely off the road andaway from moving traffic. Switch onthe hazard lights.
•Always set the parking brake to ensurethe vehicle doesn't move unexpectedly.
•Do not remove any foreign objects,such as nails or screws, from the tire.
•When using the kit, if the vehicle isoutdoors or in a well-ventilated area,leave the engine running so thecompressor does not drain thevehicle's battery.
•Do not allow the compressor tooperate continuously for more than 15minutes. This will help prevent thecompressor from overheating.
•Never leave the kit unattended whenit is operating.
•Keep the kit away from children.
•Only use the kit when the ambienttemperature is between -22.0°F(-30°C) and 157.9°F (70°C).
•Only use the sealing compound beforethe use-by date which is printed on thetop of sealant bottle.
•After sealant use, an authorized Forddealer must replace the tire pressuremonitoring system sensor and valvestem on the wheel.
•Operating the kit could cause anelectrical disturbance in radio, CD, andDVD player operation.
What to do when a tire is punctured
A tire puncture within the tire's tread areacan be sealed in two stages with the kit.
•In the first stage, the tire will bereinflated with a sealing compoundand air. After the tire has been inflated,you will need to drive the vehicleapproximately 4 mi (6 km) to distributethe sealant in the tire.
•In the second stage, you will need tocheck the tire pressure and adjust, ifnecessary, to the vehicle's specifiedtire inflation pressure.
First stage: reinflating the tire withsealing compound and air
WARNINGS
Do not stand directly over the kitwhile inflating the tire. If you noticeany unusual bulges or deformationsin the tire's sidewall during inflation, stopand call roadside assistance.
If the tire does not inflate to therecommended tire pressure within15 minutes, stop and call roadsideassistance.
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Valet Mode
Valet mode allows you to lock the system.No information is accessible until thesystem is unlocked with the correct PIN.
When you select valet mode a pop upappears informing you that a four digitcode must be entered to enable anddisable valet mode. You can use any PINyou chose but you must use the same PINto disable valet mode. The system asksyou to input the code.
Note:If the system is locked and youcannot remember the PIN, please contactthe Customer Relationship Center.
United States: 1-800-392-3673Canada: 1-800-565-3673
To enable valet mode, enter your chosenPIN. The system then asks to confirm yourPIN by reentering it. The system then locks.
To unlock the system, enter the same pinnumber. The system reconnects to yourphone and all of your options are availableagain.
SYNCâ„¢ 3 TROUBLESHOOTING
Your SYNC 3 system is easy to use.However, should questions arise, pleaserefer to the tables below.
To check your cell phone's compatibility,visit the Ford website.
Website
owner.ford.comwww.syncmyride.cawww.syncmaroute.ca
Cell phone issues
Possible solutionPossible causeIssue
Refer to your device's manual about audioadjustments.
The audio controlsettings on your cellphone may be affectingSYNC 3 performance.
There is back-ground noiseduring a phonecall.
Try switching your cell phone off, resettingit or removing the battery, then try again.Possible cell phonemalfunction.
During a call, Ican hear theother personbut they cannothear me.
Make sure that the microphone for SYNC3 is not set to off. Look for the microphoneicon on the phone screen.
To restart your system, shut down theengine, open and close the door, and thenlock the door and wait for 2-3 minutes.Make sure that your SYNC 3 screen is blackand the lighted USB port is off.
The system may need tobe restarted.
During a call, Icannot hear theother personand they cannothear me.
Check your cell phone's compatibility.This is a cell phone-dependent feature.SYNC 3 is notable to down-load my phone-book.
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Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure.
Windshield washer fluid level.
Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary.
Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary.
Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,it is important to have the systems on yourvehicle checked regularly. This can helpidentify potential issues and prevent majorproblems. We recommend having thefollowing multi-point inspection performedat every scheduled maintenance intervalto help make sure your vehicle keepsrunning great.
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Side Repeater......................................................222Vanity lamp..........................................................225Changing a Fuse..........................................200Fuses......................................................................200Changing a Road Wheel...........................265Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation.....................................................265Installing a Road Wheel..................................269Jacking and Lifting Points..............................268Removing a Road Wheel................................268Vehicle Jack..........................................................267Vehicles With a Spare Wheel.......................266Changing the 12V Battery..........................213Remove and Reinstall the Battery...............214Changing the Engine Air Filter.................227Changing the Air Filter Element....................227Changing the Wiper Blades......................215Rear Window Wiper Blade..............................215Windshield Wiper Blades.................................215Checking MyKey System Status...............52MyKey Distance.....................................................52Number of Admin Keys......................................53Number of MyKeys...............................................52Checking the Wiper Blades.......................215Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance.................................................34Child Restraint Positioning.........................25Child Safety.......................................................16General Information.............................................16Child Safety Locks.........................................26Rear Left-Hand Door..........................................26Rear Right-Hand Door........................................27Cleaning Leather Seats.............................233Cleaning Products.......................................229Cleaning the Engine.....................................231Cleaning the Exterior..................................230Cleaning the Headlamps................................230Exterior Chrome Parts.....................................230Exterior Plastic Parts.........................................231Stripes or Graphics.............................................231Underbody.............................................................231Under Hood...........................................................231Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens.........................233Cleaning the Interior....................................232Cleaning the Wheels..................................234Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades............................................................232
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................52Climate Control..............................................98Principle of Operation........................................98Cold Weather Precautions........................178Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check...........................208Cool Box.............................................................117Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........43Creating a MyKey.............................................51Vehicles With a Key..............................................51Vehicles With Push-Button Start....................51Cross Traffic Alert.........................................159Blocked Sensors..................................................161Switching the System Off and On................161System Errors........................................................161System Lights, Messages and AudibleAlerts...................................................................161System Limitations.............................................161Using the Cross Traffic Alert System..........159Cruise Control.................................................66Principle of Operation.......................................156Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control................................156Customer Assistance.................................186
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Data Recording..................................................9Event Data Recording..........................................10Service Data Recording........................................9Daytime Running Lamps.............................73Type 1 - Conventional (Non-Configurable)....................................................73Type 2 - Configurable..........................................73Direction Indicators........................................74Doors and Locks.............................................54Drive Belt Routing - 1.0LEcoBoostâ„¢.................................................228Drive Belt Routing - 2.0L...........................228Driver and Passenger Airbags....................37Children and Airbags..........................................38Proper Driver and Front Passenger SeatingAdjustment........................................................37Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........41Driving Aids.....................................................158Driving Hints....................................................178Driving Through Water................................178
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Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................53Using Snow Chains....................................260Using Stability Control...............................150Using Summer Tires...................................260Using SYNCâ„¢ With Your MediaPlayer............................................................298Audio Voice Commands.................................298Media Sources....................................................298Using SYNCâ„¢ With Your Phone............293Accessing Features through the PhoneMenu..................................................................294Pairing a Phone..................................................293Phone Controls..................................................294Phone Voice Commands................................294Using Traction Control................................149Switching the System Off Using aSwitch................................................................149Switching the System Off Using theInformation Display Controls....................149System Indicator Lights andMessages..........................................................149Using Voice Recognition............................291Audio Voice Commands..................................319Initiating a Voice Session.................................291Mobile App Voice Commands......................323Navigation Voice Commands........................322Phone Voice Commands................................320SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link VoiceCommands.....................................................324System Interaction and Feedback..............292Voice Settings Commands............................324Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only).........................189
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Vehicle Care...................................................229General Information.........................................229Vehicle Certification Label.......................278Vehicle Identification Number.................277Vehicle Storage.............................................234Battery....................................................................235Body........................................................................235Brakes.....................................................................235Cooling system...................................................235Engine.....................................................................235Fuel system..........................................................235
General..................................................................235Miscellaneous.....................................................236Removing Vehicle From Storage.................236Tires.........................................................................235VentilationSee: Climate Control..........................................98VentsSee: Air Vents........................................................98VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number.............277Voice Control...................................................66
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Warning Lamps and Indicators..................81Airbag Warning Lamp..........................................81Anti-Lock Brake System WarningLamp....................................................................82Auto Start-Stop....................................................83Batterry....................................................................82Blind Spot...............................................................83Brake System Warning Lamp..........................82Direction Indicator................................................82Door Ajar Warning Lamp...................................83Engine Coolant Temperature WarningLamp....................................................................83Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp......................82Front Fog Lamp Indicator.................................82Headlamp High Beam Indicator.....................82Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp........................82Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp..................83Malfunction Indicator Lamp............................83Oil Pressure Warning Lamp.............................83Parking Lamps......................................................82Powertrain Malfunction.....................................83Stability Control and Traction ControlIndicator..............................................................84Stability Control and Traction Control OffWarning Lamp..................................................83Washer Fluid Check.....................................213WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior..............................230See: Wipers and Washers..................................67Waxing..............................................................231Wheel NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.......................265Wheels and Tires..........................................237General Information..........................................237
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