FORD ECOSPORT 2020 Owners Manual

FORD ECOSPORTOwner's Manual

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WARNING: Operating, servicing and
maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway
motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals
including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize
exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the
engine except as necessary, service your vehicle
in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash
your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle.
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WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and
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California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash your hands after handling.

Introduction
About This Manual..........................................7
Symbols Glossary............................................7
Data Recording.................................................9
Perchlorate.......................................................13
Ford Credit........................................................13
Replacement Parts Recommendation............................................................................13
Special Notices...............................................14
Mobile Communications Equipment............................................................................15
Export Unique Options................................16
Environment
Protecting the Environment.......................17
Child Safety
General Information......................................18
Installing Child Restraints..........................20
Booster Seats.................................................25
Child Restraint Positioning.........................27
Child Safety Locks........................................29
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation...................................31
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................32
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.....................34
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime............................................................34
Seatbelt Reminder........................................35
Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance...............................................37
Seatbelt Extension........................................37
Personal Safety System™
Personal Safety System™.........................38
Supplementary RestraintsSystem
Principle of Operation.................................39
Driver and Passenger Airbags..................40
Front Passenger Sensing System............41
Side Airbags....................................................43
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.......45
Safety Canopy™...........................................45
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......47
Airbag Disposal.............................................48
911 Assist
About 911 Assist.............................................49
Emergency Call Requirements................49
Emergency Call Limitations......................50
Keys and Remote Controls
Principle of Operation..................................51
General Information on RadioFrequencies..................................................51
Remote Control..............................................51
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control..........................................................................55
MyKey™
Principle of Operation.................................56
Creating a MyKey...........................................57
Programming a MyKey................................58
Clearing All MyKeys......................................58
Checking MyKey System Status..............58
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems........................................................59
MyKey – Troubleshooting..........................59
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking...............................60
Keyless Entry...................................................63
Tailgate.............................................................65
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System........................67
Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................69
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Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................71
Audio Control...................................................71
Voice Control...................................................72
Cruise Control.................................................72
Information Display Control......................72
Heated Steering Wheel...............................72
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers........................................74
Autowipers.......................................................74
Windshield Washers....................................76
Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........77
Lighting
General Information.....................................78
Lighting Control.............................................78
Autolamps.......................................................79
Instrument Lighting Dimmer....................80
Headlamp Exit Delay..................................80
Daytime Running Lamps.............................81
Front Fog Lamps............................................81
Direction Indicators......................................82
Interior Lamps................................................82
Ambient Lighting...........................................83
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows............................................84
Exterior Mirrors...............................................85
Interior Mirror..................................................86
Moonroof.........................................................86
Instrument Cluster
Gauges..............................................................88
Warning Lamps and Indicators...............89
Audible Warnings and Indicators............92
Information Displays
General Information.....................................93
Trip Computer................................................96
Information Messages................................96
Climate Control
Principle of Operation...............................106
Air Vents.........................................................106
Manual Climate Control - Vehicles With:Electronic Manual TemperatureControl (EMTC)........................................107
Automatic Climate Control - VehiclesWith: Electronic AutomaticTemperature Control (EATC).............108
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate- Vehicles With: Electronic AutomaticTemperature Control (EATC)..............110
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate- Vehicles With: Electronic ManualTemperature Control (EMTC)...............111
Heated Rear Window - Vehicles With:Electronic Automatic TemperatureControl (EATC)...........................................111
Heated Rear Window - Vehicles With:Electronic Manual TemperatureControl (EMTC).........................................112
Heated Exterior Mirrors...............................112
Cabin Air Filter................................................112
Remote Start..................................................112
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position..................115
Head Restraints.............................................115
Manual Seats..................................................117
Power Seats...................................................119
Rear Seats.......................................................122
Heated Seats.................................................125
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points................................127
Storage Compartments
Center Console.............................................129
Glasses Holder..............................................129
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Starting and Stopping theEngine
General Information...................................130
Ignition Switch..............................................130
Push Button Ignition Switch.....................131
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................133
Engine Block Heater...................................134
Automatic Engine Shutdown..................135
Unique Driving Characteristics
Auto-Start-Stop..........................................136
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions.....................................138
Fuel Quality - Gasoline..............................138
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.......................139
Running Out of Fuel...................................139
Refueling..........................................................141
Fuel Consumption.......................................143
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law................................................145
Catalytic Converter.....................................146
Transmission
Automatic Transmission..........................149
Four-Wheel Drive
Using Four-Wheel Drive............................153
Brakes
General Information....................................157
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.........................................................................158
Parking Brake................................................158
Hill Start Assist.............................................158
Traction Control
Principle of Operation...............................160
Using Traction Control..............................160
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.................................161
Using Stability Control...............................161
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation................................162
Rear Parking Aid...........................................162
Rear View Camera......................................163
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation................................167
Using Cruise Control...................................167
Driving Aids
Blind Spot Information System.............169
Cross Traffic Alert........................................170
Steering............................................................173
Load Carrying
Luggage Anchor Points..............................174
Rear Under Floor Storage.........................174
Luggage Covers............................................174
Roof Racks and Load Carriers.................175
Load Limit.......................................................176
Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................181
Trailer Sway Control....................................181
Recommended Towing Weights...........182
Essential Towing Checks..........................183
Towing Points...............................................185
Transporting the Vehicle..........................186
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......187
Driving Hints
Breaking-In....................................................188
Economical Driving.....................................188
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Cold Weather Precautions.......................188
Driving Through Water..............................188
Floor Mats......................................................189
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance.................................190
Hazard Flashers............................................191
Fuel Shutoff....................................................191
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................192
Post-Crash Alert System..........................195
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need..............196
In California (U.S. Only).............................197
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).....................198
Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only).......................199
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.......................................................199
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.........................................................................201
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).........................................................................201
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).........................................................................201
Fuses
Fuse Box Locations....................................203
Fuse Specification Chart.........................203
Changing a Fuse..........................................210
Maintenance
General Information....................................212
Opening and Closing the Hood..............212
Under Hood Overview - 1.0L EcoBoost™.........................................................................213
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L...................214
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.0L EcoBoost™.........................................................................215
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L..........................215
Engine Oil Check..........................................215
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................216
Engine Cooling Fan......................................217
Engine Coolant Check................................217
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.........................................................................221
Brake Fluid Check........................................221
Washer Fluid Check....................................222
Fuel Filter........................................................222
Changing the 12V Battery........................223
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................224
Changing the Wiper Blades....................225
Adjusting the Headlamps........................225
Removing a Headlamp.............................227
Changing a Bulb..........................................228
Bulb Specification Chart..........................236
Changing the Engine Air Filter................237
Drive Belt Routing - 2.0L..........................238
Drive Belt Routing - 1.0L EcoBoost™........................................................................238
Vehicle Care
General Information..................................239
Cleaning Products......................................239
Cleaning the Exterior.................................240
Waxing.............................................................241
Cleaning the Engine...................................242
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades........................................................................242
Cleaning the Interior..................................243
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens......................243
Cleaning Leather Seats............................244
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.............244
Cleaning the Wheels.................................244
Vehicle Storage...........................................245
Body Styling Kits.........................................247
Wheels and Tires
General Information..................................248
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Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit...................249
Tire Care.........................................................255
Using Summer Tires..................................270
Using Snow Chains....................................270
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........271
Lug Nuts..........................................................277
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 1.0L EcoBoost™........................................................................278
Engine Specifications - 2.0L...................279
Transmission Specifications - 2.0L......280
Transmission Specifications - 1.0LEcoBoost™................................................281
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L.............................282
Motorcraft Parts - 1.0L EcoBoost™......283
Vehicle Identification Number...............284
Vehicle Certification Label......................285
Transmission Code Designation...........285
Capacities and Specifications - 1.0LEcoBoost™..............................................286
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L........................................................................289
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Creating a Wi-Fi Hotspot - Vehicles With:SYNC 3.......................................................294
Changing the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name orPassword - Vehicles With: SYNC 3........................................................................294
Audio System
General Information..................................295
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC........295
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC 3.....298
Satellite Radio.............................................299
USB Port.........................................................301
SYNC™
General Information..................................302
Using Voice Recognition..........................303
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone...........305
SYNC™ Applications and Services......306
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player.........................................................................310
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................310
SYNC™ 3
General Information...................................319
Using Voice Recognition...........................327
Entertainment.............................................334
Phone..............................................................343
Navigation.....................................................349
Apps.................................................................353
Settings..........................................................355
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.....................357
Accessories
Accessories...................................................370
Ford Protect
Ford Protect...................................................371
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information.......373
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........376
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance.............................................379
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........381
Appendices
End User License Agreement.................392
Declaration of Conformity - VehiclesWith: SYNC 3.............................................417
Type Approvals.............................................417
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