warning FORD MAVERICK 2023 Owners Manual

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WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and
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compounds, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash your hands after handling.

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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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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Brake Fluid Specification..........................192
Brakes – Troubleshooting........................193
Electric Parking Brake
What Is the Electric Parking Brake........194
Applying the Electric Parking Brake......194
Applying the Electric Parking Brake in anEmergency.................................................194
Manually Releasing the Electric ParkingBrake............................................................194
Automatically Releasing the ElectricParking Brake............................................195
Electric Parking Brake Audible Warning.........................................................................195
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake ifthe Vehicle Battery Has Run Out ofCharge.........................................................195
Electric Parking Brake – Troubleshooting.........................................................................195
Hill Start Assist
What Is Hill Start Assist.............................197
How Does Hill Start Assist Work............197
Hill Start Assist Precautions....................197
Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting.......197
Auto Hold
How Does Auto Hold Work......................198
Switching Auto Hold On and Off..........198
Using Auto Hold...........................................198
Auto Hold Indicators..................................198
Traction Control
How Does Traction Control Work........200
Switching Traction Control On and Off.......................................................................200
Traction Control Indicator.......................200
Traction Control – Troubleshooting....200
Stability Control
How Does Stability Control Work........202
Switching Stability Control On and Off........................................................................203
Stability Control Indicator.......................203
Stability Control – Troubleshooting.....203
Trail Control
What Is Trail Control.................................204
Trail Control Limitations..........................204
Switching Trail Control On and Off......204
Setting the Trail Control Speed............204
Canceling the Set Speed.........................204
Trail Control Indicators.............................204
Trail Control – Troubleshooting............205
Hill Descent Control
What Is Hill Descent Control.................206
How Does Hill Descent Control Work.......................................................................206
Hill Descent Control Precautions.........206
Switching Hill Descent Control On andOff................................................................206
Setting the Hill Descent Speed............206
Hill Descent Control Indicator...............206
Hill Descent Control – Troubleshooting........................................................................207
Steering
Electric Power Steering............................208
Steering – Troubleshooting...................208
Parking Aids
Parking Aid Precautions.............................211
Rear Parking Aid............................................211
Parking Aids – Troubleshooting.............212
Rear View Camera
What Is the Rear View Camera..............214
Rear View Camera Precautions.............214
Locating the Rear View Camera............214
Rear View Camera Guide Lines..............214
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Customer Information
Rollover Warning........................................459
Our Sustainability Report.......................459
The Better Business Bureau Auto LineProgram.....................................................459
The Mediation and Arbitration Program.......................................................................460
Ordering a Canadian French Owner'sManual.......................................................460
Reporting Safety Defects in the UnitedStates..........................................................461
Reporting Safety Defects in Canada.........................................................................461
Third Party Software CopyrightAcknowledgment...................................463
Radio Frequency Certification Labels........................................................................463
Perchlorate...................................................502
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................................................502
Mobile Communications Equipment........................................................................502
Federal Highway AdministrationRegulation.................................................503
End User License Agreement................503
Emission Law...............................................528
Export Unique Options.............................529
Warranty Information...............................530
Appendices
Electromagnetic Compatibility.............532
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for choosing Ford. Werecommend that you take some time toget to know your vehicle by reading thismanual. The more that you know aboutyour vehicle, the greater the safety andpleasure you will get from driving it.
WARNING: Driving whiledistracted can result in loss of vehiclecontrol, crash and injury. We stronglyrecommend that you use extremecaution when using any device that maytake your focus off the road. Yourprimary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. Werecommend against the use of anyhand-held device while driving andencourage the use of voice-operatedsystems when possible. Make sure youare aware of all applicable local lawsthat may affect the use of electronicdevices while driving.
Note: This manual describes productfeatures and options available throughoutthe range of available models, sometimeseven before they are generally available. Itmay describe options not fitted to thevehicle you have purchased.
Note: Some of the illustrations in thismanual may show features as used indifferent models, so may appear differentto you on your vehicle.
Note: Always use and operate your vehiclein line with all applicable laws andregulations.
Note: Pass on this manual when sellingyour vehicle. It is an integral part of yourvehicle.
This manual may qualify the location of acomponent as left-hand side or right-handside. The side is determined when facingforward in the seat.
Right-hand side.A
Left-hand side.B
SPECIAL NOTICES
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
For a detailed description of what iscovered by your New Vehicle LimitedWarranty, see your warranty guide that isavailable online. For more information,refer to our website and download yourcopy of the warranty guide.
Special Instructions
For your added safety, your vehicle is fittedwith sophisticated electronic controls.
WARNING: You risk death orserious injury to yourself and others if youdo not follow the instruction highlightedby the warning symbol. Failure to followthe specific warnings and instructionscould result in personal injury.
WARNING: NEVER use a rearwardfacing child restraint on a seat protectedby an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it,DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILDcan occur.
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On Board Diagnostics Data LinkConnector
WARNING: Do not connectwireless plug-in devices to the data linkconnector. Unauthorized third partiescould gain access to vehicle data andimpair the performance of safety relatedsystems. Only allow repair facilities thatfollow our service and repair instructionsto connect their equipment to the datalink connector.
Your vehicle has an OBD Data LinkConnector (DLC) that is used inconjunction with a diagnostic scan tool forvehicle diagnostics, repairs andreprogramming services. Installing anaftermarket device that uses the DLCduring normal driving for purposes such asremote insurance company monitoring,transmission of vehicle data to otherdevices or entities, or altering theperformance of the vehicle, may causeinterference with or even damage tovehicle systems. We do not recommendor endorse the use of unapprovedaftermarket plug-in devices. The vehicleWarranty will not cover damage causedby an aftermarket plug-in device.
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucksand Utility Type Vehicles
WARNING: Utility vehicles have asignificantly higher rollover rate thanother types of vehicles.
Before you drive your vehicle, please readthis Owner’s Guide carefully. Your vehicleis not a passenger car. As with othervehicles of this type, failure to operate thisvehicle correctly may result in loss ofvehicle control, vehicle rollover, personalinjury or death.
Using Your Vehicle With aSnowplow
Do not use this vehicle forsnowplowing.
Your vehicle does not have a snowplowingpackage.
Using Your Vehicle as anAmbulance
Do not use this vehicle as anambulance.
Your vehicle does not have the AmbulancePreparation Package.
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SYMBOLS USED ON YOUR
VEHICLE
These are some of the symbols you maysee on your vehicle.
Airbag
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubricanttype
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Blower motor
Brake fluid - non petroleumbased
Brake system
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Electric Parking brake
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt
Flammable
Front fog lamps
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