towing FORD ECOSPORT 2020 Owner's Manual

Other Maintenance Items1
Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 150,000 mi(240,000 km)Replace accessory drive belt or belts.5
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the last engine oiland filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.2 Should be performed by an authorized dealer.3 Initial replacement at six years or 100,000 mi (160,000 km), then every three years or50,000 mi (80,000 km).4 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.5 If not replaced within the last 100,000 mi (160,000 km).
SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in anyof the following conditions, you need toperform additional maintenance asindicated. If you operate your vehicleoccasionally under any of these conditions,it is not necessary to perform theadditional maintenance. For specificrecommendations, see your dealershipservice advisor or technician.
Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the informationdisplay and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 30000 miles (48000km)
Change manual transmission fluid.Every 60000 miles (96000km)Replace spark plugs.
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Service Data............................................................10Services That Third Parties Provide...............12Services That We Provide..................................12Vehicles With a Modem......................................12Vehicles With SYNC.............................................12Daytime Running Lamps..............................81Type 1 - Conventional (Non-Configurable).....................................................81Type 2 - Configurable..........................................81Declaration of Conformity - VehiclesWith: SYNC 3...............................................417Radio Frequency Statement..........................417Direction Indicators.......................................82Doors and Locks............................................60Drive Belt Routing - 1.0LEcoBoost™.................................................238Drive Belt Routing - 2.0L...........................238Driver and Passenger Airbags...................40Children and Airbags............................................41Proper Driver and Front Passenger SeatingAdjustment.......................................................40Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags........45Driving Aids.....................................................169Driving Hints...................................................188Driving Through Water...............................188DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps..........................81
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Economical Driving......................................188Emergency Call Limitations.......................50Emergency Call Requirements.................49Emission Law.................................................145Noise Emissions Warranty, ProhibitedTampering Acts and Maintenance..........146Tampering With a Noise ControlSystem...............................................................145End User License Agreement..................392VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSEAGREEMENT (EULA) .................................392Engine Block Heater....................................134Using the Engine Block Heater......................135Engine Coolant Check.................................217Adding Coolant....................................................217Coolant Change..................................................219Engine Coolant TemperatureManagement..................................................220
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................219Recycled Coolant................................................219Severe Climates..................................................219Engine Cooling Fan.......................................217Engine Emission Control............................145Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................67Engine Oil Check...........................................215Adding Engine Oil...............................................216Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.0LEcoBoost™..................................................215Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L...........................215Engine Specifications - 1.0LEcoBoost™.................................................278Engine Specifications - 2.0L....................279Entertainment..............................................334AM/FM Radio......................................................335Apps........................................................................343Bluetooth Stereo or USB.................................341HD Radio™ Information (IfAvailable)........................................................338SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (IfActivated)........................................................335Sources..................................................................334Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information................................343USB Port...............................................................343Environment......................................................17Essential Towing Checks...........................183Before Towing a Trailer.....................................184Hitches....................................................................183Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft (PWC).........................................185Safety Chains.......................................................183Trailer Brakes........................................................184Trailer Lamps.......................................................184Trailer Towing Connector.................................183When Towing a Trailer......................................184Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording..............................................9Export Unique Options.................................16Exterior Mirrors................................................85Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors..........................85Power Exterior Mirrors........................................85
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Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........376Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™.........................376Normal Maintenance Intervals......................377
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Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................216Resetting the Oil Life MonitoringSystem...............................................................216Oil CheckSee: Engine Oil Check.......................................215Opening and Closing the Hood...............212Closing the Hood.................................................213Opening the Hood..............................................212Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature......................................................201Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual..........201
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Parking Aids....................................................162Principle of Operation.......................................162Parking Brake.................................................158All Vehicles............................................................158Vehicles With AutomaticTransmission...................................................158Vehicles With Manual Transmission...........158Passive Anti-Theft System.........................67Principle of Operation.........................................67SecuriLock®...........................................................67PATSSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................67Perchlorate........................................................13Personal Safety System™..........................38How Does the Personal Safety SystemWork?..................................................................38Phone...............................................................343During a Phone Call...........................................347Making Calls........................................................346Pairing Your Cell Phone for the FirstTime...................................................................344Phone Menu........................................................344Receiving Calls....................................................347Smartphone Connectivity..............................348Text Messaging...................................................347Post-Crash Alert System...........................195Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking............................60
Power Seats....................................................119Adjust Four Way Position..................................121Adjust the Lumbar Support............................120Adjust the Seat Back Recliner.........................121Power Windows.............................................84Accessory Delay...................................................85Bounce-Back.........................................................84One-Touch Down................................................84One-Touch Up......................................................84Window Lock.........................................................85Programming a MyKey.................................58Optional Settings.................................................58Protecting the Environment........................17Push Button Ignition Switch......................131Failure to Start......................................................131Starting the Engine.............................................131Stopping the Engine When the Vehicle isMoving................................................................132Stopping the Engine with the VehicleStationary.........................................................132Switching the Ignition On (AccessoryMode)..................................................................131
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Rear Parking Aid............................................162Rear Seats........................................................122Flip and Fold Seat...............................................122Folding the Seatback Down...........................123Lifting the Seat Cushion...................................122Rear Under Floor Storage..........................174Adjustable Load Floor.......................................174Rear View Camera.......................................163Enhanced Park Aids..........................................166Using the Rear View Camera System.........164Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera....................................163Rear Window Wiper and Washers............77Rear Window Washer..........................................77Rear Window Wiper.............................................77Recommended Towing Weights............182Refueling...........................................................141Refueling System Overview.............................141Refueling System Warning..............................143Refueling Your Vehicle.......................................141Remote Control...............................................51Remote Control With a Folding KeyBlade.....................................................................51
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Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks andUtility Type Vehicles........................................15On Board Diagnostics Data LinkConnector............................................................15Special Instructions..............................................14Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance............15Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow...........15Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance...............................................379Exceptions.............................................................381Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control.............................................167Stability Control.............................................161Principle of Operation........................................161Starter SwitchSee: Ignition Switch...........................................130Starting a Gasoline Engine........................133Cold or Hot Engine..............................................133Engine Idle Speed after Starting...................134Failure to Start.....................................................134Fuel Flooded Engine..........................................133Starting and Stopping the Engine.........130General Information..........................................130Steering.............................................................173Electric Power Steering.....................................173Steering Wheel.................................................71Storage Compartments.............................129SunroofSee: Moonroof......................................................86Supplementary Restraints System.........39Principle of Operation........................................39Symbols Glossary.............................................7SYNC™ 3.........................................................319General Information..........................................319SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting......................357Additional Information andAssistance.......................................................369Apps.......................................................................364Navigation............................................................363Personal Profiles................................................367Phone......................................................................361Resetting the System......................................369USB and Bluetooth Audio..............................358Voice Recognition..............................................357Wi-Fi Connectivity.............................................366SYNC™ Applications andServices........................................................306911 Assist..............................................................306
SYNC Mobile Apps...........................................308SYNC™...........................................................302General Information.........................................302SYNC™ Troubleshooting..........................310
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Tailgate..............................................................65Closing the Tailgate............................................66Opening the Tailgate..........................................65Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications............278The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).......................198Tire Care..........................................................255Glossary of Tire Terminology.........................257Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading.............................................................255Information Contained on the TireSidewall...........................................................258Temperature A B C............................................256Traction AA A B C..............................................256Treadwear............................................................256Tire Inflation When PuncturedSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................249Tire Pressure Monitoring System............271Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System........................................272Understanding Your Tire PressureMonitoring System .......................................273Tire Repair KitSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................249Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................249First stage: reinflating the tire with sealingcompound and air.........................................251General Information.........................................249Second stage: checking tire pressure........254Tips for use of the kit.......................................250What to do after the tire has beensealed................................................................255What to do when a tire is punctured.........250TiresSee: Wheels and Tires.....................................248Towing a Trailer..............................................181Load Placement...................................................181Towing Points................................................185Front Towing Point.............................................185Rear Towing Point..............................................186
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Towing the Vehicle on FourWheels...........................................................187Emergency Towing.............................................187Recreational Towing..........................................187Towing...............................................................181Traction Control............................................160Principle of Operation......................................160Trailer Sway Control.....................................181Transmission Code Designation............285Transmission Specifications - 1.0LEcoBoost™..................................................281Transmission Specifications -2.0L................................................................280Transmission..................................................149Transporting the Vehicle...........................186Trip Computer.................................................96All Values................................................................96Average Fuel Consumption.............................96Distance to Empty...............................................96Instantaneous Fuel.............................................96Outside Air Temperature..................................96Resetting the Trip Computer...........................96Trip Odometer.......................................................96Trip Timer................................................................96Type Approvals..............................................417China......................................................................428Radio Frequency Certification for Keys andRemote Controls...........................................428Radio Frequency Certifications for BlindSpot Information System..........................426Radio Frequency Certifications for BodyControl Module..............................................428Radio Frequency Certifications for CruiseControl Module..............................................428Radio Frequency Certifications for MidRange Radar...................................................420Radio Frequency Certifications for PassiveAnti-Theft System.........................................421Radio Frequency Certifications for RadioTransceiver Module......................................424Radio Frequency Certifications for SYNC3...........................................................................427Radio Frequency Certifications for TirePressure Monitoring Sensor(s).................417Radio Frequency Certifications for WirelessCharging............................................................427Radio Frequency Statement for AudioUnit....................................................................428
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Under Hood Overview - 1.0LEcoBoost™..................................................213Under Hood Overview - 2.0L....................214Unique Driving Characteristics................136USB Port..........................................................301Using Cruise Control....................................167Switching Cruise Control Off.........................168Switching Cruise Control On...........................167Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................153Driving In Special Conditions WithFour-Wheel Drive (4WD)............................153Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................59Using Snow Chains.....................................270Using Stability Control................................161Using Summer Tires...................................270Using SYNC™ With Your MediaPlayer.............................................................310Audio Voice Commands..................................310Media Sources.....................................................310Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............305Accessing Features through the PhoneMenu.................................................................306Pairing a Phone..................................................305Phone Controls..................................................306Phone Voice Commands...............................306Using Traction Control...............................160Switching the System Off Using aSwitch................................................................160Switching the System Off Using theInformation Display Controls....................160System Indicator Lights andMessages.........................................................160Using Voice Recognition...........................303Audio Voice Commands.................................328Initiating a Voice Session................................303Mobile App Voice Commands......................332Navigation Voice Commands........................331Phone Voice Commands................................329SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link VoiceCommands......................................................332System Interaction and Feedback.............304Voice Settings Commands............................333Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only).........................199
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Vehicle Care...................................................239General Information.........................................239Vehicle Certification Label.......................285Vehicle Identification Number................284Vehicle Storage.............................................245Battery...................................................................246Body........................................................................245Brakes....................................................................246Cooling system...................................................246Engine....................................................................245Fuel system..........................................................246General..................................................................245Miscellaneous.....................................................246Removing Vehicle From Storage.................246Tires........................................................................246VentilationSee: Climate Control.........................................106VentsSee: Air Vents.......................................................106VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number............284Voice Control....................................................72
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Warning Lamps and Indicators................89Airbag Warning Lamp........................................89Anti-Lock Brake System WarningLamp...................................................................90Auto Start-Stop.....................................................91Battery.....................................................................90Blind Spot...............................................................92Brake System Warning Lamp.........................90Direction Indicator...............................................90Door Ajar Warning Lamp...................................92Engine Coolant Temperature WarningLamp.....................................................................91Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp.....................90Front Fog Lamp Indicator.................................90Headlamp High Beam Indicator....................90Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp.......................90Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp...................91Oil Pressure Warning Lamp..............................91Parking Lamps......................................................90Powertrain Malfunction......................................91Service Engine Soon............................................91
Stability Control and Traction ControlIndicator..............................................................92Stability Control and Traction Control OffWarning Lamp..................................................92Washer Fluid Check.....................................222WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior..............................240See: Wipers and Washers..................................74Waxing..............................................................241Wheels and Tires.........................................248General Information.........................................248Wi-Fi Hotspot...............................................294Windows and Mirrors...................................84Windshield Washers......................................76Settings....................................................................76Windshield Wipers.........................................74Intermittent Wipe.................................................74Speed Dependent Wipers.................................74Wiper BladesSee: Checking the Wiper Blades..................224Wipers and Washers.....................................74Wrecker TowingSee: Transporting the Vehicle.......................186
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