coolant temperature FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR 2020 User Guide

Follow your community's regulations and
standards for recycling and disposing of
automotive fluids.
Severe Climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates:
•
It may be necessary to increase the
coolant concentration above 50%.
• A coolant concentration of 60%
provides improved freeze point
protection. Coolant concentrations
above 60% decrease the overheat
protection characteristics of the
coolant and may cause engine
damage.
If you drive in extremely hot climates:
• You can decrease the coolant
concentration to 40%.
• Coolant concentrations below 40%
decrease the freeze and corrosion
protection characteristics of the
coolant and may cause engine
damage.
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme
climates should use prediluted coolant for
optimum cooling system and engine
protection.
Coolant Change
At specific mileage intervals, as listed in
the scheduled maintenance information,
the coolant should be changed. Add
prediluted coolant approved to the correct
specification. See Capacities and
Specifications (page 277).
Fail-Safe Cooling
Fail-safe cooling allows you to temporarily
drive your vehicle before any incremental
component damage occurs. The fail-safe
distance depends on ambient
temperature, vehicle load and terrain. How Fail-Safe Cooling Works If the engine begins to overheat,
the coolant temperature gauge
moves toward the red zone:
A warning lamp illuminates and
a message may appear in the
information display.
If the engine reaches a preset
over-temperature condition, the engine
automatically switches to alternating
cylinder operation. Each disabled cylinder
acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs, your vehicle still
operates, however:
• Engine power is limited.
• The air conditioning system turns off.
Continued operation increases the engine
temperature, causing the engine to
completely shut down. Your steering and
braking effort increases in this situation.
When the engine temperature cools, you
can re-start the engine. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible to minimize
engine damage.
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated WARNING:
Fail-safe mode is for
use during emergencies only. Operate
your vehicle in fail-safe mode only as
long as necessary to bring your vehicle
to rest in a safe location and seek
immediate repairs. When in fail-safe
mode, your vehicle will have limited
power, will not be able to maintain
high-speed operation, and may
completely shut down without warning,
potentially losing engine power, power
steering assist, and power brake assist,
which may increase the possibility of a
crash resulting in serious injury.
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WARNING: Do not remove the
coolant reservoir cap when the engine is
on or the cooling system is hot. Wait 10
minutes for the cooling system to cool
down. Cover the coolant reservoir cap
with a thick cloth to prevent the
possibility of scalding and slowly remove
the cap. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury.
Your vehicle has limited engine power
when in the fail-safe mode, drive your
vehicle with caution. Your vehicle does not
maintain high-speed operation and the
engine may operate poorly.
Remember that the engine is capable of
automatically shutting down to prevent
engine damage. In this situation:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and switch the engine off.
2. If you are a member of a roadside assistance program, we recommend
that you contact your roadside
assistance service provider.
3. If this is not possible, wait for a short period of time for the engine to cool.
4. Check the coolant level. If the coolant level is at or below the minimum mark,
add prediluted coolant immediately.
5. When the engine temperature cools, you can re-start the engine. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible to
minimize engine damage.
Note: Driving your vehicle without repair
increases the chance of engine damage. Engine Coolant Temperature
Management (If Equipped) WARNING:
To reduce the risk of
crash and injury, be prepared that the
vehicle speed may reduce and the
vehicle may not be able to accelerate
with full power until the coolant
temperature reduces.
If you tow a trailer with your vehicle, the
engine may temporarily reach a higher
temperature during severe operating
conditions, for example ascending a long
or steep grade in high ambient
temperatures.
At this time, you may notice the coolant
temperature gauge moves toward the red
zone and a message may appear in the
information display.
You may notice a reduction in vehicle
speed caused by reduced engine power in
order to manage the engine coolant
temperature. Your vehicle may enter this
mode if certain high-temperature and
high-load conditions take place. The
amount of speed reduction depends on
vehicle loading, grade and ambient
temperature. If this occurs, there is no
need to stop your vehicle. You can
continue to drive.
The air conditioning may automatically
turn on and off during severe operating
conditions to protect the engine from
overheating. When the coolant
temperature decreases to the normal
operating temperature, the air conditioning
turns on.
If the coolant temperature gauge moves
fully into the red zone, or if the coolant
temperature warning or service engine
soon messages appear in your information
display, do the following:
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1. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so. Fully apply the parking brake,
shift into park (P) or neutral (N).
2. Leave the engine running until the coolant temperature gauge needle
returns to the normal position. If the
temperature does not drop after
several minutes, follow the remaining
steps.
3. Switch the engine off and wait for it to
cool. Check the coolant level.
4. If the coolant level is at or below the minimum mark, add prediluted coolant
immediately.
5. If the coolant level is normal, restart the engine and continue.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID CHECK
If required, have an authorized dealer check
and change the transmission fluid at the
correct service interval. See Scheduled
Maintenance (page 330).
The automatic transmission does not have
a transmission fluid dipstick.
Refer to your scheduled maintenance
information for scheduled intervals for fluid
checks and changes. Your transmission
does not consume fluid. However, if the
transmission slips, shifts slowly or if you
notice a sign of leaking fluid, contact an
authorized dealer.
Do not use supplemental transmission
fluid additives, treatments or cleaning
agents. The use of these materials may
affect transmission operation and result
in damage to internal transmission
components. BRAKE FLUID CHECK WARNING:
Do not use any fluid
other than the recommended brake fluid
as this will reduce brake efficiency. Use
of incorrect fluid could result in the loss
of vehicle control, serious personal injury
or death. WARNING:
Only use brake fluid
from a sealed container. Contamination
with dirt, water, petroleum products or
other materials may result in brake
system damage or failure. Failure to
adhere to this warning could result in the
loss of vehicle control, serious personal
injury or death. WARNING:
Do not allow the fluid
to touch your skin or eyes. If this
happens, rinse the affected areas
immediately with plenty of water and
contact your physician. WARNING:
The brake system
could be affected if the brake fluid level
is below the MIN mark or above the MAX
mark on the brake fluid reservoir.
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Do not clean the wheels when they are hot.
Note:
Some car washes could damage
wheel rims and covers.
Note: Using non-recommended cleaners,
harsh cleaning products, chrome wheel
cleaners or abrasive materials could
damage wheel rims and covers.
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you plan on storing your vehicle for 30
days or more, read the following
maintenance recommendations to make
sure your vehicle stays in good operating
condition.
We engineer and test all motor vehicles
and their components for reliable, regular
driving. Under various conditions,
long-term storage may lead to degraded
engine performance or failure unless you
use specific precautions to preserve engine
components.
General
• Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated
place.
• Protect from sunlight, if possible.
• If vehicles are stored outside, they
require regular maintenance to protect
against rust and damage.
Body
• Wash your vehicle thoroughly to
remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from
exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing
and the underside of front fenders.
• Periodically wash your vehicle if it is
stored in exposed locations.
• Touch-up exposed or primed metal to
prevent rust. •
Cover chrome and stainless steel parts
with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary
when you wash your vehicle.
• Lubricate all hood, door and luggage
compartment hinges and latches with
a light grade oil.
• Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
• Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil
contains contaminates which may
cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast
idle with the climate controls set to
defrost until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
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Materials
Specification
Name
WSS-M2C949-AMERCON® ULV
Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid (U.S.)
Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid / MERCON® ULV huile pour boîtes auto-
matique Motorcraft® (Canada)
XT-12-QULV (U.S. & Canada)
Engine Coolant
Capacities Quantity
Variant
13.9 qt (13.2 L)
Engine without auxiliary heater.
16.4 qt (15.5 L)
Engine with auxiliary heater.
4.6 qt (4.4 L)
HEV low temperature cooling loop (battery
and electric motor electronics)
Materials Specification
Name
WSS-M97B57-A2
Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant
(U.S.)
Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant
/ Antigel/liquide de refroidissement prédilué jaune
Motorcraft® (Canada)
VC-13DL-G (U.S.)
CVC-13DL-G (Canada)
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Police Perimeter Alert......................................
350
Pre-Collision Assist Disable.......................... 350
Rear Camera On Demand.............................. 350
Vehicle Sealing of Aftermarket Equipment...................................................... 350
Decommissioning the Vehicle................350
Direction Indicators........................................73
Doors and Locks.............................................59
Drive Mode Control......................................179 Drive Modes.......................................................... 179
Drive Modes....................................................179 Deep Snow/Sand............................................... 179
Normal................................................................... 180
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................42 Children and Airbags........................................... 43
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 42
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags........46
Driving Aids.....................................................168
Driving Hints
....................................................191
Driving Through Water................................192
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:
Configurable Daytime Running Lamps....72
See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).................72
E
Economical Driving
.......................................191
Electric Parking Brake.................................153 Applying the Electric Parking Brake.............153
Automatically Releasing the Electric
Parking Brake.................................................. 154
Manually Releasing the Electric Parking Brake................................................................... 154
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery is Running Out of
Charge................................................................ 155
Electromagnetic Compatibility
...............351
Emission Law.................................................138
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........139
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 138
End User License Agreement..................353 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 353Engine Block Heater
....................................120
Using the Engine Block Heater....................... 121
Engine Coolant Check................................225 Adding Coolant................................................... 225
Coolant Change.................................................. 227
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 228
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................ 227
Recycled Coolant............................................... 226
Severe Climates.................................................. 227
Engine Emission Control............................138
Engine Oil Check..........................................223 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 223
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.0L..........................223
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.3L..........................223
Engine Specifications - 3.0L.....................277 Drivebelt Routing................................................ 277
Engine Specifications - 3.3L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV).............................278
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 278
Engine Specifications - 3.3L.....................277 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 278
Environment......................................................17
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake.............................. 153
Essential Towing Checks
...........................188
Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 189
Hitches................................................................... 188
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)......................................... 189
Safety Chains....................................................... 188
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 188
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 188
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 189
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options
.................................16
Exterior Mirrors................................................76
Blind Spot Information System....................... 77
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................ 77
Heated Exterior Mirrors ...................................... 77
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror............................. 77
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 76
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................34 Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 35
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Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................34
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 269
Floor Mats.......................................................193
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps......................................... 72
Ford Credit
.........................................................13
US Only..................................................................... 13
Ford Protect
...................................................328
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 329
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only).................................................................. 328
Front Fog Lamps.............................................72 Front Fog Lamp Indicator.................................. 73
Switching the Front Fog Lamps On or Off........................................................................\
.. 72
Front Passenger Sensing System............43
Front Wiper Blades See: Changing the Front Wiper Blades.......233
Fuel and Refueling
.......................................126
Fuel Consumption........................................136
Advertised Capacity.......................................... 136
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 136
Filling the Fuel Tank........................................... 136
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................129
Fuel Filter.........................................................231
Fuel Quality - E85
........................................126
Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles............................................................. 126
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline............................................................. 127
Fuel Quality - Gasoline
...............................128
Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 128
Fuel Quality - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV).............................................................128
Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 128
Fuel Shutoff
....................................................195
Fuses................................................................209
Fuse Specification Chart
..........................209
Engine Compartment Fuse Box.................. 209
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........214
G
Gauges................................................................79 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............80
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 79Information Display.............................................
79
Speedometer......................................................... 79
Gearbox See: Transmission.............................................. 143
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................56
General Maintenance Information.......330 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 332
Owner Checks and Services........................... 331
Protecting Your Investment........................... 330
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 330
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 330
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................205
Getting the Services You Need...............202 Away From Home.............................................. 202
Global Opening
...............................................76
Remote Control Front Windows..................... 76
H
Hazard Flashers............................................195
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 234
Headrest See: Head Restraints........................................ 108
Head Restraints............................................108 Adjusting the Head Restraints...................... 109
Second Row Center Seat Head Restraint ........................................................................\
...... 109
Second Row Outermost Seat Head Restraints.......................................................... 110
Tilting Head Restraints ..................................... 110
Heated Exterior Mirrors..............................106
Heated Rear Window.................................106
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 102
High Voltage Battery
...................................142
General Information.......................................... 142
Hill Start Assist..............................................155 Switching the System On and Off...............155
Using Hill Start Assist........................................ 155
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................104
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................ 105
General Hints....................................................... 104
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Towing Points...............................................200
Attaching the Towing Eye.............................. 200
Front Towing Point........................................... 200
Rear Towing Point............................................. 200
Towing Eye Location......................................... 201
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels..........................................................190
Emergency Towing............................................ 190
Recreational Towing......................................... 190
Towing..............................................................186
Traction Control.............................................157 Principle of Operation....................................... 157
Transmission Code Designation............282
Transmission..................................................143
Transporting the Vehicle...........................199
U
Under Hood Overview - 3.0L....................221
Under Hood Overview - 3.3L...................222
Unique Driving Characteristics................122
USB Port.........................................................309 Locating the USB Ports.................................... 310
Using All-Wheel Drive.................................145 Driving In Special Conditions With
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)................................ 147
How Utility Vehicles Differ from Other Vehicles.............................................................. 147
Operating AWD Vehicles With Mismatched Tires..................................................................... 147
Using Snow Chains.....................................262
Using Stability Control...............................159
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player
.............................................................319
Audio Voice Commands.................................. 319
Media Sources..................................................... 319
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............314 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu................................................................... 315
Pairing a Phone................................................... 314
Phone Controls.................................................... 315
Phone Voice Commands................................. 315
Using Traction Control................................157 Switching the System Off................................ 157
System Indicator Lights and Messages........................................................... 157
Using a Switch...................................................... 157Using the Information Display
Controls............................................................. 157
Using Voice Recognition.............................312 Initiating a Voice Session................................. 312
System Interaction and Feedback...............313
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................205
V
Vehicle Care
...................................................240
General Information......................................... 240
Vehicle Certification Label........................281
Vehicle Identification Number.................281
Vehicle Storage
.............................................245
Body........................................................................\
245
Brakes.................................................................... 246
Cooling system................................................... 245
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery.............246
Engine.................................................................... 245
Fuel system.......................................................... 245
General.................................................................. 245
Miscellaneous..................................................... 246
Plugging in Your HYBRID................................ 246
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................246
Tires........................................................................\
246
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 102
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number.............281
Voice Control
....................................................67
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................80 Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 80
Battery..................................................................... 80
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 80
Brake System Warning Lamp......................... 80
Cruise Control......................................................... 81
Deep Snow and Sand......................................... 81
Direction Indicator................................................ 81
Door Ajar................................................................... 81
Electric Park Brake................................................ 81
Engine Oil................................................................. 81
Engine or Motor Coolant Temperature.........81
Fasten Seatbelt..................................................... 81
Front Airbag............................................................. 81
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