heating FORD MAVERICK 2023 User Guide

power, will not be able to maintainhigh-speed operation, and maycompletely shut down without warning,potentially losing engine power, powersteering assist, and power brake assist,which may increase the possibility of acrash resulting in serious injury.
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.
Your vehicle has limited engine powerwhen in the fail-safe mode, drive yourvehicle with caution. Your vehicle does notmaintain high-speed operation and theengine could operate poorly.
Remember that the engine is capable ofautomatically shutting down to preventengine damage. In this situation:
1.Pull off the road as soon as safelypossible and switch the engine off.
2.If you are a member of a roadsideassistance program, we recommendthat you contact your roadsideassistance service provider.
3.If this is not possible, wait for a shortperiod of time for the engine to cool.
4.Check the coolant level. If the coolantlevel is at or below the minimum mark,add prediluted coolant immediately.
5.When the engine temperature cools,you can re-start the engine. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible tominimize engine damage.
Note:If you continue to drive your vehiclein fail-safe mode without repairing it, youwill damage your engine.
Engine Coolant TemperatureManagement (If Equipped)
WARNING: To reduce the risk ofcrash and injury, be prepared that thevehicle speed may reduce and thevehicle may not be able to acceleratewith full power until the coolanttemperature reduces.
If you tow a trailer with your vehicle, theengine may temporarily reach a highertemperature during severe operatingconditions, for example ascending a longor steep grade in high ambienttemperatures.
At this time, you may notice the coolanttemperature gauge moves toward the redzone and a message may appear in theinformation display.
You may notice a reduction in vehiclespeed caused by reduced engine power inorder to manage the engine coolanttemperature. Your vehicle may enter thismode if certain high-temperature andhigh-load conditions take place. Theamount of speed reduction depends onvehicle loading, grade and ambienttemperature. If this occurs, there is noneed to stop your vehicle. You cancontinue to drive.
The air conditioning may automaticallyturn on and off during severe operatingconditions to protect the engine fromoverheating. When the coolanttemperature decreases to the normaloperating temperature, the air conditioningturns on.
If the coolant temperature gauge movesfully into the red zone, or if the coolanttemperature warning or service enginesoon messages appear in your informationdisplay, do the following:
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Your vehicle can be driven in such a waythat dilutes and increases the level of oilby short trips that do not allow the engineto get to operating temperature, extendedidling, and low speed driving for longperiods of time.
When the oil change message appears inthe instrument cluster display, it is time foran oil change. Make sure you perform theoil change within two weeks or 500 mi(800 km) of the message appearing. Makesure you reset the Intelligent Oil-LifeMonitor after each oil change.
If your instrument cluster display resetsprematurely or becomes inoperative, youshould perform the oil change interval atsix months or 5,000 mi (8,000 km) fromyour last oil change. Never exceed one yearor 12,500 mi (20,000 km) between oilchange intervals.
Your vehicle is very sophisticated and builtwith multiple, complex, performancesystems. Every manufacturer developsthese systems using differentspecifications and performance features.That is why it is important to rely upon yourdealership to properly diagnose and repairyour vehicle.
We have recommended maintenanceintervals for various parts and componentsystems based upon engineering testing.We rely upon this testing to determine themost appropriate mileage for replacementof oils and fluids to protect your vehicle atthe lowest overall cost to you. Werecommend against maintenanceschedules that deviate from the scheduledmaintenance information.
We strongly recommend the use of onlygenuine Ford, Motorcraft orFord-authorized re-manufacturedreplacement parts engineered for yourvehicle.
Additives and Chemicals
This owner's manual and our WorkshopManual list the recommended additivesand chemicals for your vehicle. We do notrecommend using chemicals or additivesnot approved by us as part of your vehicle’snormal maintenance. Please consult yourwarranty information.
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is anormal operating characteristic and, byitself, does not necessarily indicate aconcern or that the fluid needs to bechanged. However, a qualified expert, suchas the factory-trained technicians at yourdealership, should inspect discolored fluidsthat also show signs of overheating orforeign material contaminationimmediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle’s oils andfluids at the specified intervals or inconjunction with a repair. Flushing is aviable way to change fluid for many vehiclesub-systems during scheduledmaintenance. It is critical that systems areflushed only with new fluid that is the sameas that required to fill and operate thesystem or using a Ford-approved flushingchemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basicmaintenance checks and inspections everymonth or at six-month intervals.
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Fuel Tank Capacity - Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV).............................................372Fuse Precautions.........................................295Fuses................................................................295Body Control Module Fuse Box.....................301Fuses – Troubleshooting................................303Under Hood Fuse Box......................................295Fuses – Troubleshooting..........................303Fuses – Frequently Asked Questions........303
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General Maintenance Information.......450Glasses Holder..............................................154Locating the Glasses Holder..........................154Glossary of Tire Terminology...................341Glove Compartment....................................153Opening the Glove Compartment................153Grade Assist - Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV).............................................................185What Is Grade Assist.........................................185
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Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps.....................320Headlamps.......................................................92Headlamp Indicators..........................................92Switching Headlamp Exit Delay On andOff.........................................................................92Using the High Beam Headlamps.................92Headlamps – Troubleshooting.................93Headlamps – Frequently AskedQuestions...........................................................93Heated Seats.................................................140Heated Seat Precautions................................140Switching the Heated Seats On andOff.......................................................................140HeatingSee: Climate Control - Vehicles With: DualAutomatic Temperature Control(DATC)...............................................................125See: Climate Control - Vehicles With:Electronic Automatic Temperature Control(EATC)...............................................................130High Voltage Battery....................................181High Voltage Battery Precautions...........181
High Voltage Battery VehiclePrecautions - Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV)............................................................283Hill Descent Control...................................206Hill Descent Control –Troubleshooting............................................207Hill Descent Control Indicator................206Hill Descent Control Precautions..........206Hill Descent Control –Troubleshooting........................................207Hill Descent Control – InformationMessages.........................................................207Hill Start Assist..............................................197Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting..............197Hill Start Assist Precautions.....................197Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting........197Hill Start Assist – InformationMessages..........................................................197Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood..........304Horn....................................................................88How Does 911 Assist Work..........................59How Does Adaptive Cruise Control WithStop and Go Work.....................................219How Does a Hybrid Electric VehicleWork...............................................................166How Does All-Wheel Drive Work -Excluding: FX4 Off Road/Tremor........189How Does All-Wheel Drive Work - FX4Off Road/Tremor.......................................189How Does Auto Hold Work.......................198How Does Blind Spot InformationSystem Work...............................................241How Does Cross Traffic AlertWork..............................................................244How Does Drive Mode ControlWork..............................................................230How Does Driver Alert Work....................255How Does Hill Descent ControlWork..............................................................206How Does Hill Start Assist Work.............197How Does Pre-Collision AssistWork...............................................................247How Does Stability Control Work.........202How Does the Lane Keeping SystemWork...............................................................234How Does the Personal Safety SystemWork.................................................................49
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