FORD ECOSPORT 2020 Owners Manual

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 the Climate Control Onand Off
Switching the Recirculated Air Onand Off
Note:The air currently in the passengercompartment recirculates.
Note:Recirculated air could turn off or beprevented from turning on in all air flowmodes except maximum cooling to reducethe risk of the windows fogging up. It couldalso turn on and off when you direct air tothe instrument panel or footwell air ventsduring hot weather to improve coolingefficiency.
Switching the Air Conditioning Onand Off
Note:Under certain conditions, the airconditioning compressor could continue tooperate after you switch air conditioning off.
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 the button to switch automode on. Repeatedly press thebutton to adjust auto mode.
Note:When you switch auto mode on,lights on the blower motor control do notilluminate to indicate the blower motorspeed.
Adjust the blower motor control or airdistribution control to switch auto modeoff.
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Auto Mode Indicator Status
DescriptionAuto Mode IndicatorStatus
One indicator illumin-ated.•The blower motor speed is reduced.
•Use this setting to minimize the amount of noise fromthe blower motor.
•This setting increases the time taken to cool theinterior.
Two indicators illumin-ated.•The blower motor speed is moderate.
Three indicators illumin-ated.•The blower motor speed is increased.
•Use this setting to reduce the time taken to cool theinterior.
•This setting increases the amout of noise from theblower motor.
Setting the Blower Motor Speed
Note:Lights on the control illuminate toindicate the blower motor speed.
Directing Air to the Windshield AirVents
Directing Air to the InstrumentPanel Air Vents
Directing Air to the Footwell AirVents
Setting the Temperature
Turn the temperature controlcounterclockwise for cooler temperaturesettings.
Turn the temperature control clockwisefor warmer temperature settings.
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Note:You can adjust the temperaturebetween 59–86°F (15–30°C).
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 directing air tothe rear 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:Use air conditioning with recirculatedair to improve cooling performance andefficiency.
Note:When you select automatic modeand the outside temperature is low and theengine is cold, air is directed to thewindshield and the outer instrument panelair vents.
Note:When you select automatic modeand the outside temperature and in-vehicletemperature is high, the system temporarilyselects recirculated air to maximize cooling.
Note:When you select maximum defrost,air conditioning turns on and air is directedto the windshield air vents.
Recommended Settings forHeating
•Press AUTO.
•Select the required temperature.
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.
Quickly Cooling the Interior
•Press MAX A/C.
Note:To improve the time to reach acomfortable temperature in hot weather,drive with the windows open until you feelcold air through the air vents.
Recommended Settings forCooling
•Press AUTO.
•Select the required temperature.
Defogging the Side Windows inCold Weather
•Select maximum defrost.
Defogging or Clearing theWindshield of Thin Ice
•Select maximum defrost.
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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 directing air tothe rear 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:To reduce fogging of the windshieldduring humid weather conditions, direct airto the windshield air vents.
Note:Prolonged use of recirculated air maycause the windows to fog up.
Note:Use air conditioning with recirculatedair to improve cooling performance andefficiency.
Quickly Heating the Interior
•Select the highest blower motor speed.
•Select the highest temperature.
•Direct air to the footwell air vents.
Recommended Settings forHeating
•Select a medium blower motor speed.
•Select the required temperature.
•Direct air to the footwell andwindshield air vents.
Quickly Cooling the Interior
•Select maximum cooling.
Note:To improve the time to reach acomfortable temperature in hot weather,drive with the windows open until you feelcold air through the air vents.
Recommended Settings forCooling
•Select a medium blower motor speed.
•Select the required temperature.
•Direct air to the instrument panel airvents.
•Press A/C.
Defogging the Side Windows inCold Weather
•Select maximum defrost.
Defogging or Clearing theWindshield of Thin Ice
•Select maximum defrost.
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 harsh chemicals, razorblades or other sharp objects to clean orremove decals from the inside of the heatedrear window. The vehicle warranty may notcover damage to the heated rear windowgrid lines.
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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 373).
For additional cabin air filter information,or to replace the filter, see an authorizeddealer.
REMOTE START
About Remote Start
The system allows you to remotely startthe engine using the FordPass app.
The system can also adjust the interiortemperature according to the settings thatyou chose.
Note:All other vehicle systems remain offwhen you have remotely started the engine.
Note:The vehicle remains secured whenyou have remotely started the engine. Avalid key must be inside your vehicle toswitch the ignition on and drive your vehicle.
Remote Start Limitations
Remote start does not work if:
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•The alarm horn is sounding.
•The hood is open.
•The transmission is not in park (P).
Setting Remote Start to Active
1.Using the information display controlson the steering wheel, select Settings.
2.Select Vehicle Settings.
3.Select Remote Start.
4.Switch System on.
Note:You have to enable the modem usingthe FordPass app to use remote start. SeeGeneral Information (page 319).
Remotely Starting the Engine
WARNING: To avoid exhaustfumes, do not use remote start if yourvehicle is parked indoors or in areas thatare not well ventilated.
Use the FordPass app to start the engine.
Note:The direction indicators flash twice.
Note:The parking lamps turn on when theengine is running.
Note:The horn sounds if the system failsto start.
Note:You must switch on the ignitionbefore driving your vehicle.
Extending the Vehicle Run Time
To extend the engine running time durationof your vehicle during remote start, repeatthe activation using FordPass app whilethe engine is running. If you programmedthe duration to last 10 minutes, the second10 minutes will begin after what is left of
the first activation time. For example, ifyour vehicle had been running from the firstremote start for 5 minutes, your vehiclecontinues to run now for a total of 20minutes. You can extend the remote startup to a maximum of 30 minutes.
Remotely Stopping the Engine
Use the FordPass app to stop the engine.
Remote Start Settings
Use the information display to adjust theremote start settings.
Note:You cannot adjust the climate controlsettings when you have remotely startedthe engine.
Note:When you switch the ignition on, theclimate control system returns to the lastused settings.
Switching Auto On
1.Using the information display controlson the steering wheel, select Settings.
2.Select Vehicle Settings.
3.Select Remote Start.
4.Select Climate Control.
5.Switch Auto on.
Note:If you switch Auto on, the systemattempts to heat or cool the interior to 72°F(22°C).
Note:The heated windshield, heated rearwindow, heated mirrors, heated seats andheated steering wheel could turn on in coldweather.
Switching Last Settings On
1.Using the information display controlson the steering wheel, select Settings.
2.Select Vehicle Settings.
3.Select Remote Start.
4.Select Climate Control.
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5.Switch Last Settings on.
Note:If you switch Last Settings on, thesystem remembers the last used settings.
Switching the Heated Seats and theHeated Steering Wheel Settings On
1.Using the information display controlson the steering wheel, select Settings.
2.Select Vehicle Settings.
3.Select Remote Start.
4.Select Seats and Wheel.
5.Switch Auto on.
Note:If you switch the heated seats andthe heated steering wheel settings on, theheated seats and heated steering wheelturn on during cold weather.
Setting the Duration
You can set a duration for the engine torun.
Note:Wait a few seconds before remotelystarting the engine after the engine stopsrunning.
1.Using the information display controlson the steering wheel, select Settings.
2.Select Vehicle Settings.
3.Select Remote Start.
4.Select Duration.
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SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION
WARNING: Do not recline theseatback too far as this can cause theoccupant to slide under the seatbelt,resulting in serious injury in the event ofa collision.
WARNING: Do not place objectshigher than the top of the seat backrest.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in personal injury or death in theevent of a sudden stop or crash.
When you use them properly, the seat,head restraint, seatbelt 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 theseatbelt 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
WARNING: Fully adjust the headrestraint before you sit in or operate yourvehicle. This will help minimize the riskof neck injury in the event of a crash. Donot adjust the head restraint when yourvehicle is moving.
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WARNING: The head restraint isa safety device. Whenever possible itshould be installed and properlyadjusted when the seat is occupied.Failure to adjust the head restraintproperly could reduce its effectivenessduring certain impacts.
WARNING: Adjust the headrestraints for all passengers before youdrive your vehicle. This will help minimizethe risk of neck injury in the event of acrash. Do not adjust the head restraintswhen your vehicle is moving.
Note:Adjust the seat backrest 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
The front seat head restraint consists of:
An energy absorbing headrestraint.A
Two steel stems.B
Guide sleeve adjust and unlockbutton.C
Guide sleeve unlock and removebutton.D
Rear Seat Outermost Head Restraint
The rear seat outermost head restraintconsists of:
An energy absorbing headrestraint.A
Two steel stems.B
Guide sleeve adjust and unlockbutton.C
Guide sleeve unlock and removebutton.D
Fold button.E
Rear Seat Center Head Restraint
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