FORD MAVERICK 2023 Owners Manual

FORD MAVERICKOwner's Manual 2023

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Contacting Us
Contacting Us..................................................15
Introduction
About This Manual.........................................17
Special Notices................................................17
Symbols Glossary
Symbols Used on Your Vehicle.................19
Data Privacy
Data Privacy.....................................................22
Service Data....................................................23
Event Data........................................................23
Settings Data..................................................24
Connected Vehicle Data.............................24
Mobile Device Data.......................................25
Emergency Call System Data...................25
Visual Search
Steering Wheel..............................................26
Instrument Panel...........................................27
Vehicle Interior...............................................28
Front Exterior..................................................29
Rear Exterior...................................................30
Child Safety
Child Safety Precautions.............................31
Child Restraint Anchor Points...................32
Child Restraints..............................................33
Installing Child Restraints..........................34
Booster Seats.................................................39
Child Safety Locks.........................................41
Seatbelts
Seatbelt Precautions...................................42
Fastening and Unfastening the Seatbelts..........................................................................43
Sensitive Locking Mode..............................44
Automatic Locking Mode...........................44
Adjusting the Seatbelts DuringPregnancy....................................................45
Adjusting the Seatbelt Height..................45
Seatbelt Reminder.......................................46
Checking the Seatbelts..............................48
Seatbelt Extensions.....................................48
Personal Safety System™
What Is the Personal Safety System..........................................................................49
How Does the Personal Safety SystemWork..............................................................49
Personal Safety System Components..........................................................................49
Airbags
How Do the Front Airbags Work.............50
How Do the Side Airbags Work...............50
How Do the Knee Airbags Work...............51
How Does the Safety Canopy™ Work............................................................................51
Airbag Precautions.......................................52
Properly Adjusting the Driver and FrontPassenger Seats........................................53
Children and Airbags....................................53
Front Passenger Sensing System...........54
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......57
Disposing of Airbags....................................58
911 Assist
What Is 911 Assist..........................................59
How Does 911 Assist Work.........................59
Emergency Call Requirements................59
Emergency Call Limitations.....................60
Keys and Remote Controls
Remote Control Limitations......................61
Using the Remote Control..........................61
Opening and Closing the Flip Key............61
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Removing the Key Blade - Vehicles With:Push Button Start.....................................62
Sounding the Panic Alarm.........................62
Locating Your Vehicle..................................62
Changing the Remote Control Battery -Vehicles Without: Push Button Start..........................................................................63
Changing the Remote Control Battery -Vehicles With: Push Button Start.......64
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control..........................................................................65
Programming the Remote Control........66
Keys and Remote Controls –Troubleshooting........................................66
MyKey™
What Is MyKey................................................67
MyKey Settings...............................................67
Creating a MyKey..........................................68
Programming a MyKey...............................69
Clearing All MyKeys......................................69
Checking MyKey System Status.............69
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems........................................................69
MyKey – Troubleshooting..........................70
Doors and Locks
Operating the Doors From Outside YourVehicle...........................................................72
Operating the Doors From Inside YourVehicle...........................................................72
Door Lock Switch Inhibitor.........................73
Autounlock.......................................................73
Autolock............................................................73
Mislock...............................................................73
Doors and Locks Audible Warnings........74
Doors and Locks – Troubleshooting...........................................................................74
Keyless Entry
Keyless Entry Limitations...........................76
Keyless Entry Settings.................................76
Using Keyless Entry......................................76
Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting.............77
Keyless Entry Keypad
What Is the Keyless Entry Keypad..........78
Keyless Entry Keypad Limitations...........78
Locating the Keyless Entry Keypad........78
Keyless Entry Keypad Master AccessCode...............................................................78
Keyless Entry Keypad Personal AccessCodes.............................................................78
Using the Keyless Entry Keypad..............79
Keyless Entry Keypad – Troubleshooting..........................................................................80
Tailgate
Tailgate Precautions.....................................81
Opening the Tailgate....................................81
Locking and Unlocking the Tailgate.......82
Removing and Installing the Tailgate..........................................................................82
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System.......................84
Anti-Theft Alarm System..........................84
Anti-Theft Alarm System Settings.........85
Security – Troubleshooting.......................86
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel..................88
Horn...................................................................88
Switching the Heated Steering WheelOn and Off..................................................88
Wipers and Washers
Wipers...............................................................89
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................89
Replacing the Front Wiper Blades.........89
Washers...........................................................90
Wipers and Washers – Troubleshooting...........................................................................91
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Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lighting Control.............................92
Headlamps......................................................92
Headlamps – Troubleshooting................93
Autolamps.......................................................93
Exterior Lamps...............................................94
Automatic High Beam Control................95
Automatic High Beam Control –Troubleshooting........................................97
Interior Lighting
Switching All of the Interior Lamps Onand Off.........................................................98
Switching the Front Interior Lamps Onand Off.........................................................98
Switching the Rear Interior Lamps Onand Off.........................................................98
Interior Lamp Function...............................98
Adjusting the Instrument Panel LightingBrightness...................................................98
Ambient Lighting..........................................98
Interior Lighting – Troubleshooting.......99
Windows
Opening and Closing the Windows......100
Window Bounce-Back..............................100
Locking the Rear Window Controls.......101
Opening and Closing the SlidingWindows......................................................101
Interior Mirror
Interior Mirror Precautions.......................102
Manually Dimming the Interior Mirror.........................................................................102
Exterior Mirrors
Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors.................103
Folding the Exterior Mirrors - VehiclesWith: Manual Folding Mirrors.............104
Moonroof
Opening and Closing the Sunshade.....105
Opening and Closing the Moonroof......105
Venting the Moonroof...............................105
Moonroof Bounce-Back...........................106
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Overview - Gasoline,Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Screen...........107
Instrument Cluster Overview - Gasoline,Vehicles With: 6.5 Inch Screen..........108
Instrument Cluster Overview - HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV), Vehicles With:4.2 Inch Screen........................................109
Instrument Cluster Overview - HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV), Vehicles With:6.5 Inch Screen.........................................110
Tachometer - Gasoline..............................110
Power Gauge - Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV)............................................................110
Speedometer..................................................111
Fuel Gauge.......................................................111
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge...........................................................................111
What Is the Information Bar......................111
What Are the Instrument ClusterWarning Lamps..........................................111
Instrument Cluster Warning Lamps......112
What Are the Instrument ClusterIndicators.....................................................113
Instrument Cluster Indicators..................113
Instrument Cluster Display
Using the Instrument Cluster DisplayControls........................................................115
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu -Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Screen............115
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu -Vehicles With: 6.5 Inch Screen............116
Customizing the Instrument ClusterDisplay - Vehicles With: 4.2 InchScreen...........................................................116
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Customizing the Instrument ClusterDisplay - Vehicles With: 6.5 InchScreen...........................................................116
Personalized Settings..................................117
Fuel Economy Display - Gasoline...........118
Fuel Economy Display - Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)............................................118
EV Coach - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)..........................................................................118
Brake Coach - Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV)............................................................119
Trip Summary - Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV)............................................................119
Trip Computer
Accessing the Trip Computer - VehiclesWith: 4.2 Inch Screen.............................120
Accessing the Trip Computer - VehiclesWith: 6.5 Inch Screen.............................120
Resetting the Trip Computer...................120
Resetting the Individual Trip Values -Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Screen...........120
Configuring the Trip Computer - VehiclesWith: 4.2 Inch Screen.............................120
Trip Data.........................................................120
Remote Start
What Is Remote Start................................122
Remote Start Precautions........................122
Remote Start Limitations.........................122
Enabling Remote Start..............................122
Remotely Starting and Stopping theVehicle..........................................................122
Extending the Remote Start Duration.........................................................................122
Remote Start Remote Control Indicators.........................................................................123
Remote Start Settings...............................123
Climate Control - VehiclesWith: Dual AutomaticTemperature Control(DATC)
Identifying the Climate Control Unit.....125
Switching Climate Control On and Off.........................................................................125
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off.........................................................................125
Switching Air Conditioning On and Off.........................................................................125
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off.........................................................................125
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off.........................................................................125
Switching the Heated Wiper Park On andOff.................................................................125
Setting the Blower Motor Speed...........126
Switching the Heated Mirrors On and Off.........................................................................126
Setting the Temperature..........................126
Directing the Flow of Air............................126
Auto Mode......................................................126
Climate Control Hints................................128
Climate Control - VehiclesWith: Electronic AutomaticTemperature Control(EATC)
Identifying the Climate Control Unit.....130
Switching Climate Control On and Off.........................................................................130
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off.........................................................................130
Switching Air Conditioning On and Off.........................................................................130
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off.........................................................................130
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off.........................................................................130
Switching the Heated Wiper Park On andOff.................................................................130
Setting the Blower Motor Speed............131
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Switching the Heated Mirrors On and Off..........................................................................131
Setting the Temperature............................131
Directing the Flow of Air.............................131
Auto Mode......................................................132
Climate Control Hints.................................132
Interior Air Quality
What Is the Cabin Air Filter......................134
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter..................134
Front Seats
Front Seat Precautions..............................135
Sitting in the Correct Position.................135
Manual Seats................................................136
Power Seats..................................................138
Heated Seats................................................140
Rear Seats
Manual Seats................................................142
Rear Occupant Alert System -Vehicles With: SYNC 3
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System.........................................................................145
How Does the Rear Occupant AlertSystem Work.............................................145
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions.........................................................................145
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations.........................................................................145
Switching Rear Occupant Alert SystemOn and Off.................................................145
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators.........................................................................146
Rear Occupant Alert System AudibleWarnings....................................................146
USB Ports
Locating the USB Ports.............................147
Playing Media Using the USB Port........147
Charging a Device........................................147
Power Outlet - Vehicles With:110V Power Outlet
What Is the Power Outlet.........................149
Power Outlet Precautions........................149
Power Outlet Limitations.........................149
Locating the Power Outlets....................149
Power Outlet Indicators............................149
Power Outlet - Vehicles With:12V Power Outlet
What Is the Power Outlet..........................151
Power Outlet Precautions.........................151
Locating the Power Outlets......................151
Wireless Accessory Charger
What Is the Wireless Accessory Charger.........................................................................152
Wireless Accessory Charger Precautions.........................................................................152
Locating the Wireless Accessory Charger.........................................................................152
Charging a Wireless Device......................152
Storage
Cup Holders...................................................153
Glove Compartment...................................153
Center Console.............................................153
Under Seat Storage....................................154
Glasses Holder.............................................154
Pickup Bed Storage....................................154
Starting and Stopping theEngine
Starting and Stopping the Engine –Precautions...............................................156
Ignition Switch..............................................156
Push Button Ignition Switch....................157
Starting the Engine......................................157
Engine Block Heater...................................159
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Stopping the Engine..................................160
Automatic Engine Stop..............................161
Starting and Stopping the Engine –Troubleshooting.......................................162
Hybrid Electric VehicleInformation - Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)
What is a Hybrid Electric Vehicle..........166
How Does a Hybrid Electric Vehicle Work........................................................................166
Hybrid Electric Vehicle DrivingCharacteristics.........................................166
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Indicators.........166
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information –Troubleshooting.......................................167
Auto-Start-Stop - Gasoline
What Is Auto-Start-Stop.........................168
Auto-Start-Stop Precautions.................168
Switching Auto-Start-Stop On and Off........................................................................168
Stopping the Engine..................................168
Restarting the Engine................................168
Auto-Start-Stop Indicators.....................168
Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting........................................................................169
Fuel and Refueling
Fuel and Refueling Precautions..............171
Fuel Quality....................................................172
Locating the Fuel Filler Funnel................172
Running Out of Fuel....................................173
Refueling.........................................................174
Fuel Tank Capacity......................................178
Fuel and Refueling – Troubleshooting.........................................................................178
Catalytic Converter
What Is the Catalytic Converter............180
Catalytic Converter Precautions...........180
Catalytic Converter – Troubleshooting........................................................................180
High Voltage Battery - HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV)
What Is the High Voltage Battery...........181
High Voltage Battery Precautions..........181
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission Precautions.........................................................................182
Automatic Transmission Positions.......182
Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear..............183
Automatic Transmission PositionIndicators....................................................183
Temporary Neutral Mode.........................183
Automatic Return to Park (P)................184
Grade Assist - Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV)...........................................................185
Manual Park Release - Gasoline............185
Shifting Your Immobile Vehicle Out ofPark (P) - Gasoline.................................187
Automatic Transmission AudibleWarnings.....................................................187
Automatic Transmission –Troubleshooting......................................188
All-Wheel Drive
How Does All-Wheel Drive Work -Excluding: FX4 Off Road/Tremor......189
How Does All-Wheel Drive Work - FX4Off Road/Tremor....................................189
All-Wheel Drive Precautions..................190
All-Wheel Drive Limitations....................190
All-Wheel Drive – Troubleshooting......190
Brakes
Brake Precautions........................................191
Anti-Lock Braking System.........................191
Brake Over Accelerator...............................191
Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir........191
Checking the Brake Fluid..........................192
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