FORD ECOSPORT 2019 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: FORD, Model Year: 2019, Model line: ECOSPORT, Model: FORD ECOSPORT 2019Pages: 458, PDF Size: 16.79 MB
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4.Disconnect the negative (-) batterycable terminal first.
5.Disconnect the positive (+) batterycable terminal last.
6.Remove the battery securing clamp.
7.Remove the battery.
8.Install in the reverse order.
Note:Before reconnecting the battery,make sure the ignition remains switched off.
Note:If you only disconnect the negativebattery cable terminal, make sure it isisolated or placed away from the batteryterminal to avoid un-intended connectionor arcing.
Note:Make sure the battery cable terminalsare fully tightened.
Note:If you disconnect or replace thebattery, you must reset the clock and thepre-set radio stations once the battery isreconnected.
Battery Disposal
Make sure that you dispose ofold batteries in anenvironmentally friendly way.Seek advice from your local authorityabout recycling old batteries.
CHECKING THE WIPER
BLADES
Run the tip of your fingers over the edge ofthe blade to check for roughness.
Clean the wiper blades with washer fluidor water applied with a soft sponge orcloth.
CHANGING THE WIPER
BLADES
Windshield Wiper Blades
Note:Do not hold the wiper blade whenlifting the wiper arm.
Note:Make sure that the wiper arm doesnot spring back against the glass when thewiper blade is not attached.
1.Lift the wiper arm and then press thewiper blade locking button.
2.Remove the wiper blade.
3.Install in the reverse order.
Note:Make sure that the wiper blade locksinto place.
Rear Window Wiper Blade
1.Lift the wiper arms to the maximumextent and hold it.
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2.Pull the wiper blade away from thewiper arm.
3.Install the new wiper by aligning withthe wiper arm groove and clip themtogether.
Note:Make sure that the wiper blade locksinto place.
Note:Do not hold the wiper blade whenlifting the wiper arm.
Note:Make sure that the wiper arm doesnot spring back against the glass when thewiper blade is not attached.
Note:Make sure that the wiper blade locksinto place.
ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical Aim Adjustment
The headlamps on your vehicle areproperly aimed at the assembly plant. Ifyour vehicle has been in an accident, thealignment of your headlamps should bechecked by your authorized dealer.
8 feet (2.4 meters)A
Center height of lamp to groundB
25 feet (7.6 meters)C
Horizontal reference lineD
Vehicles With Halogen Headlamps
1.Park the vehicle directly in front of awall or screen on a level surface,approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters)away.
2.Measure the height of the headlampbulb center from the ground and markan 8 foot (2.4 meter) horizontalreference line on the vertical wall orscreen at this height.
Note:To see a clearer light pattern foradjusting, you may want to block the lightfrom one headlamp while adjusting theother.
3.Turn on the low beam headlamps toilluminate the wall or screen and openthe hood.
4.On the wall or screen you will observea flat zone of high intensity lightlocated at the top of the right handportion of the beam pattern. If the topedge of the high intensity light zone isnot at the horizontal reference line, theheadlamp will need to be adjusted.
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5.Locate the vertical adjuster on eachheadlamp. Using a Phillips #2screwdriver, turn the adjuster eitherclockwise or counterclockwise in orderto aim the headlamp. The horizontaledge of the brighter light should touchthe horizontal reference line.
6.Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
Vehicles With High Intensity DischargeHeadlamps
1.Park the vehicle directly in front of awall or screen on a level surface,approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters)away.
2.Measure the height of the headlampbulb center from the ground and markan 8 foot (2.4 meter) horizontalreference line on the vertical wall orscreen at this height.
Note:To see a clearer light pattern foradjusting, you may want to block the lightfrom one headlamp while adjusting theother.
3.Turn on the low beam headlamps toilluminate the wall or screen and openthe hood.
4.There is a distinct cut-off (change fromlight to dark) in the left portion of thebeam pattern. The top edge of thiscut-off should be positioned twoinches (5 centimeters) below thehorizontal reference line.
5.Locate the vertical adjuster on eachheadlamp. Using a Phillips #2screwdriver, turn the adjuster eitherclockwise or counterclockwise in orderto aim the headlamp.
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6.Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
Horizontal Aim Adjustment
Horizontal aim is not required for thisvehicle and is non-adjustable.
REMOVING A HEADLAMP
Open the hood. See Opening andClosing the Hood (page 205).
Disconnect the electrical connector.
Note:When fitting the headlamp, makesure that you reconnect the electricalconnector correctly.
Note:When fitting the headlamp, makesure that you fully engage the headlamp inthe lower fixing point.
CHANGING A BULB
Note:Handle a halogen headlamp bulbcarefully and keep out of children’s reach.Grasp the bulb by only its plastic base anddo not touch the glass. The oil from yourhand could cause the bulb to break the nexttime the headlamps are operated.
WARNING: Bulbs can become hot.Let the bulb cool down before removingit. Failure to do so could result inpersonal injury.
Note:Switch the lights and the ignition off.
Note:Do not touch the bulb glass.
Note:Only fit bulbs of the correctspecification.
Note:The following instructions describehow to remove the bulbs. Fit replacementsin the reverse order unless otherwise stated.
Headlamp
Note:Disconnect the bulb electricalconnectors and remove the covers to gainaccess to the bulbs.
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Headlamp low beamA
Main beam.B
Side Marker.C
Headlamp Main Beam
Note:Do not touch the glass of the bulb.
1.Open the hood.
2.Carefully remove the cover.
3.Disconnect the electrical connector.
4.Release the clip and remove the bulb.
Headlamp Low Beam
Note:Do not touch the glass of the bulb.
1.Open the hood.
2.Carefully remove the cover.
3.Disconnect the electrical connector.
4.Release the clip and remove the bulb.
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Side Marker
1.Carefully remove the cover.
2.Disconnect the electrical connector.
3.Release the clip and remove the bulb.
Glove box lamp (If Equipped)
1.Press the compartment.
2.Remove the box.
3.Disconnect the electrical connector.
4.Press the buttom.
5.Remove the bulb.
Front Fog Lamps
Note:Do not separate the fog lamp bulbfrom the bulb holder.
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Remove the fog bezel, as indicated.
Note:Use a soft tool to avoid any damageto the vehicle.
Loose and remove attachment screw.
Put your fingers at the back of the fog asindicated and pull off the fog lamp.
Unplug bulb conector.
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Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise andremove it.
Direction indicators
Note:Do not separate the fog lamp bulbfrom the bulb holder.
Use the same process to remove the fogand turn indicator Lamp.
Remove the turn indicator bulb holdercounterclockwise and remove it.
Side Repeater
1.Press the side of the cover to releasethe clips.
2.Remove the cover.
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3.Move the cover that covers the lamp.
4.Remove the cap that covers the lamp.
5.Remove the bulb and bulb holder.Remove the bulb.
Rear lamps
Direction Indicator, Tail and BrakeLamp
1.Open the trim panel.
2.Disconnect the electrical connector.
3.Remove the wing nut.
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4.Remove the screws.
5.Remove the bulb holder.
6.Remove the lamp.
7.Gently press the bulb into the bulbholder, turn it anti-clockwise andremove it.
Reversing Lamp
1.Remove wheel arch cover.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
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