air condition FORD ECOSPORT 2020 User Guide
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Condensation in the Exterior FrontLamps and Rear Lamps
Exterior front lamps and rear lamps havevents to accommodate normal changesin air pressure.
Condensation can be a natural by-productof this design. When moist air enters thelamp assembly through the vents, there isa possibility that condensation can occurwhen the temperature is cold. Whennormal condensation occurs, a fine mistcan form on the interior of the lens. Thefine mist eventually clears and exitsthrough the vents during normal operation.
Clearing time may take as long as 48 hoursunder dry weather conditions.
Examples of acceptable condensation are:
•The presence of a fine mist (no streaks,drip marks or large droplets).
•A fine mist covers less than 50% of thelens.
Examples of unacceptable condensationare:
•A water puddle inside the lamp.
•Streaks, drip marks or large dropletspresent on the interior of the lens.
If you see any unacceptable condensation,have your vehicle checked by an authorizeddealer.
LIGHTING CONTROL
Off.A
Parking lamps, instrument panellamps, license plate lamps andtail lamps.
B
Headlamps.C
Note:Prolonged use of the parking lampscauses the battery to run out of charge.
Note: Parking lamps may turn offautomatically. This prevents the vehiclebattery from running out of charge.
Parking Lamps
Switch the ignition off.
Both Sides
Select position B on the lighting control toswitch the parking lamps on.
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Vehicle Settings and Personalization
See General Information (page 93).
Engine Coolant TemperatureGauge
WARNING: Do not remove thecoolant reservoir cap when the engine ison or the cooling system is hot. Wait 10minutes for the cooling system to cooldown. Cover the coolant reservoir capwith a thick cloth to prevent thepossibility of scalding and slowly removethe cap. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury.
At normal operating temperature theindicator will remain in the center section.
If the needle enters the red section, theengine is overheating. Stop the engine,switch the ignition off and determine thecause once the engine has cooled down.See Engine Coolant Check (page 217).
Note:Do not restart the engine until thecause of overheating has been determinedand resolved.
Fuel Gauge
Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge willindicate approximately how much fuel isleft in the fuel tank. The fuel gauge mayvary slightly when your vehicle is movingor on a gradient.
The arrow adjacent to the fuel pumpsymbol indicates on which side of yourvehicle the fuel filler door is located.
The fuel filler door is on theleft-hand side of your vehicle.A
The fuel filler door is on theright-hand side of your vehicle.B
WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps andindicators alert you to a vehicle conditionthat may become serious. Some lampsilluminate when you start your vehicle tomake sure they work. If any lamps remainon after starting your vehicle, refer to therespective system warning lamp for furtherinformation.
Note:Some warning indicators appear inthe information display and operate thesame as a warning lamp but do notilluminate when you start your vehicle.
Airbag Warning Lamp
If it does not illuminate when youswitch the ignition on, continuesto flash or remains on when theengine is running, this indicates amalfunction. Have your vehicle checkedas soon as possible.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Outside Air
Keep the air intakes in front of thewindshield free from obstruction (such assnow or leaves) to allow the climatecontrol system to function effectively.
Recirculated Air
The air currently in the passengercompartment recirculates. Outside air doesnot enter your vehicle.
Note:Prolonged use of recirculated air maycause the windows to fog up.
Heating
Heating performance depends on thetemperature of the coolant.
General Information on Controllingthe Interior Climate
Close the windows.
Warming the Interior
Direct the air toward your feet. In cold orhumid weather conditions, direct some ofthe air toward the windshield and the doorwindows.
Cooling the Interior
Direct the air toward your face.
Air Conditioning
The system directs condensation to theoutside of your vehicle, which could causea small pool of water to form under yourvehicle. This is normal.
Note:The air conditioning operates onlywhen the temperature is above 39°F (4°C).
Note:When you use air conditioning, yourvehicle uses more fuel.
AIR VENTS
Center Air Vents
Side Air Vents
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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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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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Automatic Engine Restart
Any of the following conditions will resultin an automatic restart of the engine:
•Your foot is removed from the brakepedal.
•You press the accelerator pedal.
•You press the accelerator and thebrake pedal at the same time.
•The driver seatbelt becomesunfastened or the driver door is ajar.
•The transmission is moved from drive(D).
•Your vehicle is moving.
•The interior compartment does notmeet customer comfort when airconditioning or heat is on.
•Fogging of the windows could occurand the air conditioning is on.
•The battery is not within optimaloperating conditions.
•The maximum engine off time isexceeded.
•When you press the Auto-Start-Stopbutton while the engine is stoppedautomatically.
•The heated windshield is turned on.
Any of the following conditions may resultin an automatic restart of the engine:
•The blower fan speed is increased orthe climate control temperature ischanged.
•An electrical accessory is turned on orplugged in.
Disabling Auto-Start-Stop
Press the Auto-Start-Stop button locatedon the center console to switch the systemoff. The button will illuminate. The systemwill only be deactivated for the currentignition cycle. Press the button again torestore Auto-Start-Stop function.
If your vehicle is in an Auto-Start-Stopstate and you shift the transmission toreverse while the brake is not depressed,a message telling you to press the brakewill appear. You must press the brakepedal within 10 seconds, or a shift to parkand a manual restart will be required.
Note:If the Shift to P, Restart Enginemessage appears and the amberAuto-Start-Stop indicator light is flashing,automatic restart is not available. Thevehicle must be restarted manually. SeeInformation Displays (page 93).
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Some fuel stations, particularly those inhigh altitude areas, offer fuels posted asregular unleaded gasoline with an octanerating below 87. The use of these fuelscould result in engine damage that will notbe covered by the vehicle warranty.
For best overall vehicle and engineperformance, premium fuel with an octanerating of 91 or higher is recommended. Theperformance gained by using premium fuelis most noticeable in hot weather as wellas other conditions, for example whentowing a trailer. See Towing (page 181).
Do not be concerned if the enginesometimes knocks lightly. However, if theengine knocks heavily while using fuel withthe recommended octane rating, contactan authorized dealer to prevent any enginedamage.
We recommend Top Tier detergentgasolines, where available to help minimizeengine deposits and maintain optimalvehicle and engine performance. Foradditional information, refer towww.toptiergas.com.
Note:Use of any fuel for which the vehiclewas not designed can impair the emissioncontrol system, cause loss of vehicleperformance, and cause damage to theengine which may not be covered by thevehicle Warranty.
Do not use:
•Diesel fuel.
•Fuels containing kerosene or paraffin.
•Fuel containing more than 15% ethanolor E85 fuel.
•Fuels containing methanol.
•Fuels containing metallic-basedadditives, including manganese-basedcompounds.
•Fuels containing the octane boosteradditive, methylcyclopentadienylmanganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
•Leaded fuel, using leaded fuel isprohibited by law.
The use of fuels with metallic compoundssuch as methylcyclopentadienylmanganese tricarbonyl (commonly knownas MMT), which is a manganese-basedfuel additive, will impair engineperformance and affect the emissioncontrol system.
FUEL FILLER FUNNEL
LOCATION
The fuel filler funnel is under the luggagecompartment floor covering.
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
Running out of fuel can cause damage notcovered by the vehicle Warranty.
If your vehicle runs out of fuel:
•Add a minimum of 1.3 gal (5 L) of fuelto restart the engine.
•You may need to switch the ignitionfrom off to on several times afterrefueling to allow the fuel system topump the fuel from the tank to theengine. When restarting, cranking timetakes a few seconds longer thannormal.
Note:If your vehicle is on a steep slope,more fuel may be required.
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
WARNING: Flow of fuel througha fuel pump nozzle can produce staticelectricity. This can cause a fire if you arefilling an ungrounded fuel container.
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•Incorrect fuel for climatic conditions.
•Incorrect engine oil viscosity forclimactic conditions.
Note:Some vehicles have a lifetime fuelfilter that is integrated with the fuel tank.Regular maintenance or replacement is notneeded.
Note:If these checks do not help youcorrect the concern, have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
Noise Emissions Warranty,Prohibited Tampering Acts andMaintenance
On January 1, 1978, Federal regulationbecame effective governing the noiseemission on trucks over 10,000 lb(4,536 kg) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating(GVWR). The preceding statementsconcerning prohibited tampering acts andmaintenance, and the noise warrantyfound in the Warranty Guide, areapplicable to complete chassis cabs over10,000 lb (4,536 kg) GVWR.
CATALYTIC CONVERTER
WARNING: Do not park, idle ordrive your vehicle on dry grass or otherdry ground cover. The emission systemheats up the engine compartment andexhaust system, creating the risk of fire.
WARNING: The normal operatingtemperature of the exhaust system isvery high. Never work around or attemptto repair any part of the exhaust systemuntil it has cooled. Use special care whenworking around the catalytic converter.The catalytic converter heats up to a veryhigh temperature after only a shortperiod of engine operation and stays hotafter the engine is switched off.
WARNING: Exhaust leaks mayresult in entry of harmful and potentiallylethal fumes into the passengercompartment. If you smell exhaustfumes inside your vehicle, have yourvehicle inspected immediately. Do notdrive if you smell exhaust fumes.
Your vehicle has various emission controlcomponents and a catalytic converter thatenables it to comply with applicableexhaust emission standards.
To make sure that the catalytic converterand other emission control componentscontinue to work properly:
•Do not crank the engine for more than10 seconds at a time.
•Do not run the engine with a spark pluglead disconnected.
•Do not push-start or tow-start yourvehicle. Use booster cables. SeeCatalytic Converter (page 146).
•Use only the specified fuel listed.
•Do not switch the ignition off when yourvehicle is moving.
•Avoid running out of fuel.
•Have the items listed in scheduledmaintenance information performedaccording to the specified schedule.
Note:Resulting component damage maynot be covered by the vehicle Warranty.
The scheduled maintenance items listedin scheduled maintenance information areessential to the life and performance ofyour vehicle and to its emissions system.
If you use anything other than Ford,Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts formaintenance replacements or for serviceof components affecting emission control,such non-Ford parts should be equivalentto genuine Ford Motor Company parts inperformance and durability.
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