ECU FORD MAVERICK 2023 Owner's Manual

ACCESSING THE TRIP
COMPUTER - VEHICLES WITH:
4.2 INCH SCREEN
1.Use the instrument cluster displaycontrols to navigate the home screen.
2.Select the trip screen.
3.Press the menu button on the steeringwheel.
4.Select Trip 1 or Trip 2.
ACCESSING THE TRIP
COMPUTER - VEHICLES WITH:
6.5 INCH SCREEN
Using Select Screens
1.Use the instrument cluster displaycontrols to navigate the home menu.
2.Select Select Screens.
3.Use the control on the steering wheelto navigate the menu. SeeCustomizing the Instrument ClusterDisplay (page 116).
Using the Home Screen
Once the screens have been added, usethe instrument cluster display controls onthe steering wheel to view each trip screen.
RESETTING THE TRIP
COMPUTER
1.Use the instrument cluster displaycontrols to navigate the home screen.
2.Select the trip screen you want to reset.
3.Press and hold the OK button until thesystem reset confirmation appears.
RESETTING THE INDIVIDUAL
TRIP VALUES - VEHICLES
WITH: 4.2 INCH SCREEN
1.Use the instrument cluster displaycontrols to navigate the home screen.
2.Select the trip screen.
3.Press the menu button on the steeringwheel.
4.Select Reset Individual Values.
5.Select a trip value to reset.
6.Press and hold the OK button until thesystem reset confirmation appears.
CONFIGURING THE TRIP
COMPUTER - VEHICLES WITH:
4.2 INCH SCREEN
1.Use the instrument cluster displaycontrols to navigate the home screen.
2.Select the trip screen.
3.Press the menu button on the steeringwheel.
4.Select Configure View.
5.Select values to display.
TRIP DATA
Trip 1 and 2
Provides trip timer, trip average fueleconomy and total trip distance traveled.For hybrid vehicles, the trip also shows thedistance traveled on electric power onlywith the engine off.
Note:Trip 1 and 2 are selectable screens.See Accessing the Trip Computer (page120).
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WHAT IS REMOTE START
The system allows you to remotely startyour vehicle and to adjust the interiortemperature according to the settings thatyou chose.
REMOTE START
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not start the enginein a closed garage or in other enclosedareas. Exhaust fumes are toxic. Alwaysopen the garage door before you startthe engine. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
REMOTE START LIMITATIONS
Remote start does not work under thefollowing conditions:
•The alarm horn is sounding.
•The hood is open.
•The transmission is not in park (P).
•The ignition is on.
•The battery voltage is below theminimum operating voltage.
•Remote start is not enabled.
Note:Do not use remote start if the fuellevel is low.
ENABLING REMOTE START
1.Using the information display controlson the steering wheel, select Settings.
2.Select Vehicle Settings.
3.Select Remote Start.
4.Switch System on.
Note:To use remote start, make sure thatthe modem is enabled. See Enabling andDisabling the Modem (page 377).
REMOTELY STARTING AND
STOPPING THE VEHICLE
Remotely Starting the Vehicle
Press the button on the remotecontrol.
Within three seconds, press thebutton twice on the remotecontrol.
Note:You can also use the FordPass Appto start the vehicle.
Note:The turn signals flash twice.
Note:The parking lamps turn on when thevehicle is running.
Note:The horn sounds if the system failsto start.
Note:All other vehicle systems remain offwhen you have remotely started the vehicle.
Note:The vehicle remains secured whenyou have remotely started the vehicle. Avalid key must be inside your vehicle toswitch the ignition on and drive your vehicle.
Remotely Stopping the Vehicle
Within three seconds, press thebutton twice on the remotecontrol.
EXTENDING THE REMOTE
START DURATION
To extend the remote start duration duringremote start, do the following:
Press the button on the remotecontrol.
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Pull the strap to fold the backrest forward.
Note:Move the front seats forward to avoidinterference between the front and rearseats. This provides more access to theback.
UNFOLDING THE SEAT BACKREST
WARNING: When unfolding theseat, make sure that the seatbelts arenot trapped behind the seat.
WARNING: Make sure that theseats and the seat backrests are secureand fully locked in their catches.
Rotate the seat backrest upright until itlatches in the upright position.
Note:We recommend that you push theseat backrest upright from the passengerside of the vehicle.
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PICKUP BED PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not allow people oranimals in truck beds that havemodifications, such as bed covers orslide-in campers, when the engine isrunning. Exhaust fumes are toxic. Failureto follow this instruction could result inpersonal injury or death.
WARNING: It is extremelydangerous to ride in a cargo area, insideor outside of a vehicle. In a crash, peopleriding in these areas are more likely to beseriously injured or killed. Do not allowpeople to ride in any area of your vehiclethat is not equipped with seats andseatbelts. Make sure everyone in yourvehicle is in a seat and properly using aseatbelt. Failure to follow this warningcould result in serious personal injury ordeath.
PICKUP BED ANCHOR POINTS
PICKUP BED ANCHOR POINTPRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Always properly securecargo to prevent shifting cargo or cargofalling from the vehicle. Failure to do socould result in compromised vehiclestability and serious personal injury tovehicle occupants or others.
WARNING: The appropriateloading capacity of your vehicle can belimited either by volume capacity (howmuch space is available) or by payloadcapacity (how much weight the vehicleshould carry). Once you have reached
the maximum payload of your vehicle,do not add more cargo, even if there isspace available. Overloading orimproperly loading your vehicle cancontribute to loss of vehicle control andvehicle rollover.
WARNING: Do not use the loadretaining fixtures for towing. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury.
WARNING: Do not exceed themaximum load rating of the loadretaining fixtures. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injury.
WARNING: Check the loadretaining fixtures for damage beforeusing them. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injury.
LOCATING THE PICKUP BEDANCHOR POINTS
Pickup Bed Anchor Points
The pickup bed anchor points are in eachcorner of the pickup bed.
Adjustable Bed Rail (If Equipped)
Sliding cleat tie-downs are on each side ofthe pickup bed.
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PICKUP BED ANCHOR POINTLOAD CAPACITIES
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Maximum forcebetween diagonallyopposed cleats600 lb (272 kg).
Maximum forcebetween directlyopposed cleats276 lb (125 kg).
Note:You could damage the pickup bedwalls if you overload the tie downs.
Note:Make sure that you properly balanceand secure the cargo load. Failure to do thiscan cause cargo instability and damage tothe box.
Note:Do not secure cargo with tie downsconnected from the tie down brackets tothe cargo box tie downs. This could causethe tailgate to detach.
TAILGATE ANCHOR POINTS
LOCATING THE TAILGATEANCHOR POINTS
The tailgate anchor points are located ateach side of the tailgate.
Note:You could damage the tailgate if youoverload the tie downs.
TAILGATE ANCHOR POINT LOADCAPACITIES
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The maximum force between the tailgateanchor points 400 lb (181 kg).
Note:Do not secure cargo from a pickupbed anchor point to a tailgate anchor point.This could cause the tailgate to detach.
PICKUP BED SLOTS
LOCATING THE PICKUP BEDSLOTS
Slots in the pickup bed provide locationpoints for lumber to support various loads.
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WARNING: Pedals that cannotmove freely can cause loss of vehiclecontrol and increase the risk of seriouspersonal injury.
WARNING: Secure the floor matto both retention devices so that itcannot slip out of position and interferewith the pedals. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in the loss ofcontrol of your vehicle, personal injury ordeath.
WARNING: Do not place additionalfloor mats or any other covering on topof the original floor mats. This couldresult in the floor mat interfering with theoperation of the pedals. Failure to followthis instruction could result in the loss ofcontrol of your vehicle, personal injury ordeath.
WARNING: Always make sure thatobjects cannot fall into the driver footwell while your vehicle is moving. Objectsthat are loose can become trappedunder the pedals causing a loss ofvehicle control.
To install floor mats that have eyelets,position the floor mat eyelet over theretention post and press down to lock inposition. Repeat for all eyelets on the floormat.
To remove the floor mats, reverse theinstallation procedure.
Note:Regularly check the floor mats tomake sure they are secure.
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Vehicles Sold in the United States:Getting Roadside Assistance
To fully assist you should you have avehicle concern, Ford Motor Companyoffers a complimentary roadsideassistance program. This program isseparate from the New Vehicle LimitedWarranty.
The service is available:
•24 hours a day, seven days a week.
•For the coverage period supplied withyour vehicle.
Roadside Assistance covers:
•A flat tire change with a good spare(except vehicles supplied with a tireinflation kit).
•Battery jump start.
•Lock-out assistance (key replacementcost is the customer's responsibility).
•Fuel delivery — independent servicecontractors, if not prohibited by state,local or municipal law, shall deliver upto 2 gal (8 L) of gasoline or 5 gal (20 L)of diesel fuel to a disabled vehicle.Roadside assistance limits fuel deliveryservice to two no-charge occurrenceswithin a 12-month period.
•Winch out — available within 100 ft(30 m) of a paved or countymaintained road, no recoveries.
•Towing — independent servicecontractors, if not prohibited by state,local or municipal law, shall tow Fordeligible vehicles to an authorized dealerwithin 35 mi (56 km) of thedisablement location or to the nearestauthorized dealer. If a memberrequests a tow to an authorized dealerthat is more than 35 mi (56 km) fromthe disablement location, the membershall be responsible for any mileagecosts in excess of 35 mi (56 km).
•Roadside Assistance includes up to$200 for a towed trailer if the disabledeligible vehicle requires service at thenearest authorized dealer. If the towingvehicle is operational but the trailer isnot, then the trailer does not qualify forany roadside services.
Vehicles Sold in the United States:Using Roadside Assistance
Complete the roadside assistanceidentification card and place it in yourwallet for quick reference. This card is inthe Owner's Manual kit.
United States vehicle customers whorequire Roadside Assistance, call1-800-241-3673.
If you need to arrange roadside assistancefor yourself, Ford Motor Companyreimburses a reasonable amount fortowing to the nearest dealership within35 mi (56 km). To obtain reimbursementinformation, United States vehiclecustomers call 1-800-241-3673.Customers need to submit their originalreceipts.
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Note:If your vehicle does not start after thethird attempt, have your vehicle checked assoon as possible.
RECOVERY TOWING
ACCESSING THE FRONT TOWINGPOINT
WARNING: Using recovery hooksis dangerous and should only be done bya person familiar with proper vehiclerecovery safety practices. Improper useof recovery hooks may cause hook failureor separation from the vehicle and couldresult in serious injury or death.
WARNING: Slowly remove theslack from the recovery strap prior topulling. Failure to do so can introducesignificantly higher loads which cancause the recovery hooks to break off, orthe recovery strap to fail which can causeserious injury or death.
WARNING: Never link two strapstogether with a clevis pin. These heavymetal objects could become projectilesif the strap breaks and can cause seriousinjury or death.
Note:Do not apply a load to the winchingholes or recovery hooks that is greater thanthe gross vehicle weight rating of yourvehicle.
Before using winching holes or recoveryhooks:
•Make sure all attaching points aresecure and capable of withstandingthe applied load.
•Do not use chains, cables or tow strapswith metal hook ends.
•Only use recovery straps that have aminimum breaking strength two tothree times the gross vehicle weight ofthe stuck vehicle.
•Make sure the recovery strap is in goodcondition and free of visible cuts, tearsor damage.
•Use a damper device such as a tarp,heavy blanket or piece of carpet, andplace it over the recovery strap to helpabsorb the energy in the event thestrap breaks.
•Make sure the stuck vehicle is notloaded heavier than its gross vehicleweight rating specified on thecertification label.
•Align the tow vehicle and stuck vehiclein a straight line, within 10 degrees.
•Keep bystanders to the sides of thevehicle, at a distance of at least twicethe length of the recovery strap. Thishelps avoid injury from the hazard of arecovery hook or strap breaking, or avehicle lurching into their path.
Winching Holes (If Equipped)
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TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
PRECAUTIONS
Use the following guidelines when towingyour vehicle. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in vehicle damagenot covered by the vehicle warranty.
Note:Make sure you properly secure yourvehicle to the tow vehicle.
Note:If you are unsure of the vehicle’sconfiguration, contact an authorized dealer.
RECREATIONALLY TOWING
YOUR VEHICLE - GASOLINE,
FWD
You cannot recreational tow your vehiclewith all wheels on the ground becausevehicle or transmission damage couldoccur. Place the front wheels on atwo-wheel tow dolly. If you are using a towdolly, follow the instructions specified bythe equipment provider.
Note:Release the parking brake beforetowing your vehicle. See ManuallyReleasing the Electric Parking Brake(page 194).
RECREATIONALLY TOWING
YOUR VEHICLE - GASOLINE,
AWD
You cannot recreational tow your vehiclewith all wheels on the ground becausevehicle or transmission damage couldoccur. You must recreational tow yourvehicle with all four wheels off the ground,such as when using a car-hauling trailer.Otherwise, you cannot recreational towyour vehicle.
RECREATIONALLY TOWING
YOUR VEHICLE - HYBRID
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (HEV)
Follow these guidelines if you have a needfor recreational towing. An example ofrecreational towing is towing your vehiclebehind a motorhome. These guidelinesensure that you do not damage thetransmission.
Note: Put your climate control system inrecirculated air mode to prevent exhaustfumes from entering your vehicle. SeeClimate Control (page 125).
You can tow your vehicle with all fourwheels on the ground under the followingconditions:
•You switch Neutral Tow on.
•Your vehicle is facing forward fortowing in a forward direction.
•You release the parking brake.
•You do not exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).
Switching Neutral Tow On
1.Switch your vehicle on in accessorymode.
2.Press the menu button on the steeringwheel to enter the information displaymain menu.
3.Select Settings.
4.Select Neutral Tow.
5.Follow the instructions on theinformation display.
6.Fully press the brake pedal.
7.Shift into neutral (N).
8.Switch the ignition off.
Note:Switching neutral tow on requiresbattery power.
Note:If the parking brake is applied, amessage appears in the information display.
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