transmission FORD MAVERICK 2023 User Guide

WHAT IS AUTO-START-STOP
The system helps reduce fuel consumptionby stopping and restarting the engine whenyour vehicle has stopped. The enginerestarts when you release the brake pedal.
In some situations, your vehicle couldrestart before you release the brake pedal,for example:
•To maintain interior comfort.
•To recharge the battery.
AUTO-START-STOP
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Apply the parkingbrake, shift into park (P), switch theignition off and remove the key beforeyou leave your vehicle. Failure to followthis instruction could result in personalinjury or death.
WARNING: Apply the parkingbrake, shift into park (P), switch theignition off and remove the key beforeyou open the hood or have any serviceor repair work completed. If you do notswitch the ignition off, the engine couldrestart at any time. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
SWITCHING AUTO-START-
STOP ON AND OFF
The system turns on when you switch theignition on.
Press the button to switch thesystem off.
Note:OFF illuminates in the switch.
Note:Deactivating the system using thebutton lasts only one key cycle.
Press the button again to switch thesystem back on.
Note: The system turns off if it detects amalfunction. If the system malfunctions,have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Stop your vehicle, keep your foot on thebrake pedal and the transmission in drive(D).
Note:Power assist steering turns off whenthe engine stops.
RESTARTING THE ENGINE
Release the brake pedal or press theaccelerator pedal.
A message appears in the instrumentcluster display if the system requires youto take action.
AUTO-START-STOP
INDICATORS
WARNING: The system mayrequire the engine to automaticallyrestart when the auto-start-stopindicator illuminates green or flashesamber. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury.
The Auto-Start-Stop indicatorilluminates green when theengine stops. It flashes amberand a message appears when you need totake action.
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3.Insert the fuel pump nozzle up to thefirst notch on the nozzle A. Keep itresting on the cover of the fuel tankfiller pipe opening.
4.Hold the fuel pump nozzle in positionB when refueling. Holding the fuelpump nozzle in position A can affectthe flow of fuel and shut off the fuelpump nozzle before the fuel tank is full.
5.Operate the fuel pump nozzle withinthe area shown.
6.When the nozzle shuts off, wait at least5 seconds, then slightly raise the fuelpump nozzle and slowly remove it.
7.Fully close the fuel filler door.
Complete the refueling process within 20minutes. If 20 minutes elapses, press thebutton on the left side of the instrumentpanel again. Fuel pump nozzle automaticshut off could occur if you do not press thebutton on the left side instrument panel.
Do not attempt to start the engine if youhave filled the fuel tank with incorrect fuel.Incorrect fuel use could cause damage notcovered by the vehicle Warranty. Have yourvehicle immediately checked.
MANUALLY OPENING THE FUELFILLER DOOR - HYBRID ELECTRICVEHICLE (HEV)
WARNING: The fuel system maybe under pressure. If you hear a hissingsound near the fuel filler inlet, do notrefuel until the sound stops. Otherwise,fuel may spray out, which could causeserious personal injury.
Note:The transmission must be in park (P)or neutral (N).
When using the manual override lever dothe following:
1.Switch the ignition on.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: When your vehicle isstationary, keep the brake pedal fullypressed when shifting gears. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury, death or propertydamage.
WARNING: Do not apply the brakepedal and accelerator pedalsimultaneously. Applying both pedalssimultaneously for more than a fewseconds limits vehicle performance,which may result in difficulty maintainingspeed in traffic and could lead to seriousinjury.
WARNING: Apply the parkingbrake, shift into park (P), switch thevehicle off and remove the key or remotecontrol before you leave your vehicle.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in personal injury or death.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POSITIONS
PARK (P)
WARNING: Shift into park (P) onlywhen your vehicle is stationary.
In park (P) power is not transmitted to thedriven wheels.
Note:A tone sounds if you attempt to exityour vehicle without the vehicle in park (P).
Note:Your vehicle may not shift out of park(P) if the 12 V battery has run out of charge.
Note:Your vehicle may not shift out of park(P) if a fuse is blown.
Note:Your vehicle may not shift out of park(P) unless the key or remote control is insideyour vehicle.
Note:The electronic parking brake couldapply when you power your vehicle on withthe selector in park (P).
Note:The electronic parking brake couldapply if you shift to park (P) without fullypressing the brake pedal.
Note:The electronic parking brake couldapply if you shift to park (P) on a slope.
Note:Do not manually release the parkingbrake when the selector is in park (P). SeeAutomatically Releasing the ElectricParking Brake (page 195).
Note:Your vehicle could shift into park (P)if you attempt to exit your vehicle withoutthe transmission in park (P). See How DoesAutomatic Return to Park (P) Work (page184).
Note:A tone could sound when you selectpark (P).
REVERSE (R)
WARNING: Shift into reverse (R)only when your vehicle is stationary.
In reverse (R) power is transmitted to thedriven wheels.
NEUTRAL (N)
WARNING: In neutral (N) yourvehicle is free to roll.
In neutral (N) power is not transmitted tothe driven wheels.
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DRIVE (D)
In drive (D) power is transmitted to thedriven wheels.
LOW (L) - GASOLINE
In low (L) your vehicle holds low gears.
Note:We recommend using this mode fordriving on hilly or mountainous roads orwhen towing a trailer. See Towing a Trailer(page 267).
LOW (L) - HYBRID ELECTRICVEHICLE (HEV)
In low (L) your vehicle decelerates morenoticeably than in drive (D) when theaccelerator pedal is released.
Note:We recommend using this mode fordriving on hilly or mountainous roads orwhen towing a trailer. See Towing a Trailer(page 267).
SHIFTING YOUR VEHICLE INTO
GEAR
The selector is on the center console.
1.Press and hold the brake pedal.
2.Rotate the outer ring to select aposition.
Note:The position illuminates on theselector.
Note:Your vehicle cannot shift from drive(D) to park (P) with a clockwise rotation.Your vehicle cannot shift from park (P) todrive (D) with a counterclockwise rotation.
3.Press the low (L) or manual (M) orsport (S) button when your vehicle isin drive (D) to enter or exit mode.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POSITION INDICATORS
The instrument cluster displays the currentposition.
Note:The position could illuminate on thetransmission selector.
TEMPORARY NEUTRAL MODE
WHAT IS TEMPORARY NEUTRALMODE
This mode keeps your vehicle in neutral(N), for a limited time, when you exit yourvehicle or switch your vehicle off.
Note:Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.
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HOW DOES TEMPORARYNEUTRAL MODE WORK
Use this mode to keep your vehicle inneutral (N) when you exit your vehicle orswitch your vehicle off. For example, if youexit your vehicle before an automatic carwash.
Note:You do not need to use this mode atan automatic car wash if you stay in yourvehicle with power on.
Note:Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.
Note:Automatic return to park (P) isdelayed when your vehicle is in this mode.See What Is Automatic Return to Park(P) (page 184).
TEMPORARY NEUTRAL MODELIMITATIONS
Your vehicle could shift to park (P) after30 minutes, or when the vehicle batterycharge level is low. Prolonged use of thismode can cause the 12 V battery to run outof charge.
Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.Failure to follow these instructions couldresult in vehicle damage not covered bythe vehicle warranty.
ENTERING TEMPORARYNEUTRAL MODE
1.Bring your vehicle to a complete stop.
2.Press and hold the brake pedal.
3.Power your vehicle on.
4.Shift into neutral (N).
Note:An instructional message appears.
5.Press the low (L) button.
Note:A confirmation message appearswhen your vehicle enters the mode.
6.Release the brake pedal.
Note:Your vehicle is free to roll.
7.Switch your vehicle off.
Note:Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.
Note:The neutral (N) indicator on thetransmission selector may flash in thismode.
EXITING TEMPORARY NEUTRALMODE
1.Press the brake pedal.
2.Shift into park (P), or power yourvehicle on and shift into drive (D) orreverse (R).
AUTOMATIC RETURN TO
PARK (P)
WHAT IS AUTOMATIC RETURN TOPARK (P)
Your vehicle shifts into park (P) if youattempt to exit your vehicle without thevehicle in park (P).
HOW DOES AUTOMATIC RETURNTO PARK (P) WORK
Your vehicle shifts into park (P) when yourvehicle is stationary and any of thefollowing occur:
•You switch the vehicle off.
•You open the driver door with yourseatbelt unlatched.
•You unlatch the driver seatbelt whenthe driver door is open.
Note:Do not use automatic return to park(P) when your vehicle is moving, except inan emergency. See Stopping the EngineWhen Your Vehicle is Moving (page 160).
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AUTOMATIC RETURN TO PARK(P) LIMITATIONS
Automatic return to park (P) may not workif the door ajar sensor or seatbelt sensorare malfunctioning.
See an authorized dealer if any of thefollowing occur:
•Seatbelt indicator illuminates or tonesounds with the seatbelt fastened.
•Door ajar indicator does not illuminatewith the driver door open.
•Door ajar indicator illuminates with thedriver door closed.
•Transmission not in park messageappears with the driver door closed,after you shift out of park (P).
GRADE ASSIST - HYBRID
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (HEV)
WHAT IS GRADE ASSIST
Provides additional grade braking with acombination of engine motoring andhigh-voltage battery charging to helpmaintain vehicle speed when descendinga grade.
MANUAL PARK RELEASE -
GASOLINE (IF EQUIPPED)
WHAT IS MANUAL PARK RELEASE
Manual park release allows you to shiftyour vehicle out of park (P) in the event ofan electrical malfunction or emergency.
MANUAL PARK RELEASEPRECAUTIONS
WARNING: When doing thisprocedure, you need to take thetransmission out of park (P) whichmeans your vehicle can roll freely. Toavoid unwanted vehicle movement,apply the parking brake prior to doingthis procedure. Use wheel chocks ifappropriate.
WARNING: Do not drive yourvehicle until you verify that thestoplamps are working.
USING MANUAL PARK RELEASE
Activating the Manual ParkRelease Cable
1.Apply the parking brake.
Note:If the battery has run out of charge,use an external power source to apply theparking brake.
2.Remove the access cover locatedwithin the center console using aplastic wedge or pry tool.
Note:Do not pull the tether.
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3.Sit in the driver seat.
4.Power your vehicle on without yourfoot on the brake pedal.
Note:Do not attempt this procedure whenthe engine is running. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in vehicle damagenot covered by the vehicle warranty.
5.Press and hold the brake pedal.
6.Pull the tether towards you until thelever engages.
Note:There is an audible click when itengages
Note:Do not use excessive force. Failure tofollow this instruction could result in vehicledamage not covered by the vehiclewarranty.
Note:A message appears when yourvehicle is out of park (P). If you do notreceive a message attempt the procedureagain.
7.Release the parking brake.
8.Switch your vehicle off.
9.Release the brake pedal.
Note:Your vehicle is free to roll.
10.Disconnect the negative battery cablefrom the battery as soon as it is safeto do so.
Note:If your vehicle detects wheel speedwhen the battery is connected, theelectronic parking brake could apply.
Returning Your Vehicle to NormalMode
1.Connect the negative battery cable tothe battery as soon as it is safe to doso.
Note:If your vehicle detects wheel speedwhen the battery is connected, theelectronic parking brake could apply.
2.Apply the parking brake.
Note:: If the battery has run out of charge,use an external power source to apply theparking brake.
3.Sit in the driver seat.
4.Press and hold the brake pedal
Note:Do not start your vehicle.
5.Press the white button. The leverreturns to stowed position.
6.Start your vehicle.
7.Confirm the instrument cluster displayspark (P).
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Note:If the instrument cluster does notdisplay park (P) or if Park Not Available,Transmission Not In Park or Shift SystemFault message persists, contact anauthorized dealer for service.
8.Switch your vehicle off.
9.Release the brake pedal.
10.Install the access cover.
SHIFTING YOUR IMMOBILE
VEHICLE OUT OF PARK (P) -
GASOLINE
WARNING: When doing thisprocedure, you need to take thetransmission out of park (P) whichmeans your vehicle can roll freely. Toavoid unwanted vehicle movement,apply the parking brake prior to doingthis procedure. Use wheel chocks ifappropriate.
Use this procedure to shift your vehicle outof park (P) if you cannot start the engine.
Note:Your vehicle could shift to park (P)after 30 minutes, or when the vehiclebattery charge level is low. Prolonged useof this mode can cause the 12 V battery torun out of charge.
Note:If the battery is out of charge, use anexternal power source.
Note:Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.Failure to follow these instructions couldresult in vehicle damage not covered by thevehicle warranty.
Shifting Your Vehicle Out of Park(P)
1.Apply the parking brake.
Note:If the battery is out of charge, use anexternal power source to apply the parkingbrake.
2.Power your vehicle on without yourfoot on the brake pedal.
3.Fully press and hold the brake pedal.
4.Fully press and hold the acceleratorpedal.
5.Shift into neutral (N).
6.Press the low (L) button.
7.Attempt to start your vehicle.
Note:A confirmation message appearswhen your vehicle enters the mode.
Note:You must complete this procedurewithin 20 seconds. If your vehicle shifts intopark (P) attempt the procedure again.
8.Release accelerator and brake pedals.
9.Release the parking brake.
Note:Your vehicle is free to roll.
10.Switch your vehicle off.
Note:Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.
Returning Your Vehicle to NormalMode
1.Press the brake pedal.
2.Shift into park (P).
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUDIBLE WARNINGS
Transmission Not In Park (P)Audible Warning
Sounds if you open the driver door beforeshifting into park (P).
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
– TROUBLESHOOTING
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION –INFORMATION MESSAGES
DescriptionMessage
Displays to confirmthat your vehiclehas entered 30minneutral mode.
30min Neutralmode enabled. Nota tow mode
Displays to confirmthat your vehiclehas entered 30minneutral mode. Pressbrake to unlockshifter.
30min Neutralmode enabled. Nota tow mode. Pressbrake to unlockshifter
Displays when youshift into neutral(N).
To stay in Neutralwhen exitingvehicle select Lbutton
Displays when youshift into neutral(N).
To stay in Neutralwhen exitingvehicle select Mbutton
The electric parkingbrake is not fullyapplied.
Park Brake NotApplied
DescriptionMessage
A reminder to shiftinto park. In addi-tion, this messageis typically afterreconnecting orrecharging thebattery until youcycle the ignition tothe on mode.
Transmission Not inPark
Displays whenthere is a systemfault and the parkbrake needs to bedepressed beforeexiting the vehicle.See your authorizeddealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULTApply Park BrakeBefore Exiting theVehicle
The system hasdetected a faultthat requiresservice. Have yourvehicle checked assoon as possible.
TransmissionMalfunction ServiceNow
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BRAKE PRECAUTIONS
Wet brakes result in reduced brakingefficiency. Gently press the brake pedal afew times when leaving a car wash ordriving from standing water to dry thebrakes.
Note:Depending on applicable laws andregulations in the country where your vehiclewas originally built, the stoplamps couldflash during heavy braking. The hazardwarning flashers could also turn on whenyour vehicle comes to a stop.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEMLIMITATIONS
The anti-lock braking system does noteliminate the risk of crash when:
•You drive too closely to the vehicle infront of you.
•Your vehicle is hydroplaning.
•You take corners too fast.
•The road surface is poor.
Note: If the system activates, the brakepedal could pulse and travel further.Maintain pressure on the brake pedal.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEMINDICATORS
This system helps you maintain steeringcontrol during emergency stops by keepingthe brakes from locking.
If the warning lamp illuminateswhen you are driving, thisindicates a malfunction. Yourvehicle continues to have normal brakingwithout the anti-lock brake systemfunction. Have your vehicle checked assoon as possible.
The warning lamp also momentarilyilluminates when you switch the ignitionon to confirm the lamp is functional. If itdoes not illuminate when you switch theignition on, or begins to flash at any time,have the system checked by an authorizeddealer.
The warning lamp illuminateswhen you engage the parkingbrake and the ignition is on.
If it illuminates when your vehicleis moving, make sure the parkingbrake is disengaged. If theparking brake is disengaged, this indicateslow brake fluid level or a brake systemfault. Have your vehicle checked as soonas possible.
The warning lamp also momentarilyilluminates when you switch the ignitionon to confirm the lamp is functional. If itdoes not illuminate when you switch theignition on, or begins to flash at any time,have the system checked by an authorizeddealer.
BRAKE OVER ACCELERATOR
In the event the accelerator pedalbecomes stuck or entrapped, apply steadyand firm pressure to the brake pedal toslow the vehicle and reduce engine power.If you experience this condition, apply thebrakes and bring your vehicle to a safestop. Move the transmission to park (P),switch the engine off and apply the parkingbrake. Inspect the accelerator pedal forany interference. If none are found and thecondition persists, have your vehicle towedto the nearest authorized dealer.
LOCATING THE BRAKE FLUID
RESERVOIR
See Under Hood Overview (page 307).
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