2016 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY low beam

Headlamp Flasher
Slightly pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the headlamps.
Spot Lamp Control (If Equipped)
Use the switch on the chrome handle to
turn the spot lamp on and off.
Rotate and twist the handle to adjust the
position of the spot lamp. AUTOLAMPS
(If Equipped) WARNING
The autolamps switch position may
not activate the headlamps in all low
visibility conditions, such as daytime
fog. Always ensure that your headlamps
are switched to auto or on, as appropriate,
during all low visibility conditions. Failure
to do so may result in a collision. When the lighting control is in the
autolamps position, the headlamps
automatically turn on in low light situations
or when the wipers activate.
If equipped, the following also activate
when the lighting control is in the
autolamps position and you switch them
on in the information display:
•
Configurable daytime running lamps.
• Automatic high beam control.
• Adaptive headlamp control.
The headlamps remain on for a period of
time after you switch the ignition off. Use
the information display controls to adjust
the period of time that the headlamps
remain on. See
Information Displays
(page 73).
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Note:
With the headlamps in the
autolamps position, you cannot switch the
high beam headlamps on until the
autolamps system turns the low beam
headlamps on.
Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps
The windshield wiper activated headlamps
turn on within 10 seconds when you switch
the windshield wipers on and the lighting
control is in the autolamps position. They
turn off approximately 60 seconds after
you switch the windshield wipers off.
The headlamps will not turn on by wiper
activation:
• During a mist wipe.
• When the wipers are on to clear washer
fluid during a wash condition.
• If the wipers are in intermittent mode.
Note: If you switch autolamps and
autowipers on, the headlamps will
automatically turn on when the windshield
wipers continuously operate.
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING
DIMMER
Note: You disable the manual dimmer
when you adjust the setting to Auto
Dimming in the information display. See
Information Displays (page 73).
Note: If you disconnect the battery or it runs
out of charge, the illuminated components
will switch to the maximum setting. Repeatedly press or press and hold it to
adjust the level.
If equipped with the Dark Car feature, you
can turn off the instrument cluster and
information display lighting.
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS
WARNING
The daytime running lamps system
does not activate the rear lamps and
may not provide adequate lighting
during low visibility driving conditions. Also,
the autolamps switch position may not
activate the headlamps in all low visibility
conditions, such as daytime fog. Make sure
the headlamps are switched to auto or on,
as appropriate, during all low visibility
conditions. Failure to do so may result in a
crash. The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1. The ignition is switched to the on
position.
2. The lighting control is in the off position, parking lamps position or the
autolamps position, and the sensor
detects daylight.
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Engine Oil
If it illuminates with the engine
running or when you are driving,
this indicates a malfunction.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level. See Engine Oil Check
(page 180).
Note: Do not resume your journey if it
illuminates despite the level being correct.
Have the system checked by an authorized
dealer immediately.
Fasten Safety Belt It illuminates and a chime
sounds to remind you to fasten
your safety belt. See
Safety
Belt Minder (page 30).
Front Airbag If it fails to illuminate when you
start your vehicle, continues to
flash or remains on, it indicates
a malfunction. Have the system checked
by an authorized dealer.
High Beam It illuminates when you switch
the high beam headlamps on. It
flashes when you use the
headlamp flasher.
Hood Ajar
(If Equipped) Displays when the ignition is on
and the hood is not completely
closed.
Liftgate Ajar Lights when the liftgate is not
completely closed. Liftgate Lock Release Lights when liftgate is currently
unlocked due to actuation of
liftgate.
Low Fuel Level It illuminates when the fuel level
is low or the fuel tank is nearly
empty. Refuel as soon as
possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning It illuminates when your tire
pressure is low. If the lamp
remains on with the engine
running or when driving, check your tire
pressure as soon as possible.
It also illuminates momentarily when you
switch the ignition on to confirm the lamp
is functional. If it does not illuminate when
you switch the ignition on, or begins to
flash at any time, have the system checked
by an authorized dealer.
Low Washer Fluid It illuminates when the
windshield washer fluid is low.
Parking Lamps It illuminates when you switch
the parking lamps on.
Powertrain Fault Illuminates when the system
detects a powertrain or a 4WD
fault. Contact an authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
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1. Remove the wiper blade.
2. Install in the reverse order.
Note:
Make sure that the wiper blade locks
into place.
ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical Aim Adjustment
If your vehicle has been involved in a crash,
have the aim of the headlamp beam
checked by an authorized dealer. 8 ft (2.4 m)
A
Ground to the center of the
headlamp high beam bulb
B
25 ft (7.6 m)
C
Horizontal reference line
D
Vertical Aim Adjustment Procedure
1. Park your vehicle on level ground approximately 25 ft (7.6 m) from a wall
or screen.
2. Measure the distance from the ground
to the center of the headlamp high
beam bulb and mark an 8 ft (2.4 m)
long horizontal reference line on the
wall or screen at this height.
Note: There may be an identifying mark on
the lens to help you locate the center line
of the headlamp high beam bulb. Refer to
the graphic below step 4.
Note: To see a clearer light pattern for
adjusting, you may want to block the light
from one headlamp while adjusting the
other.
3. Switch on the low beam headlamps and open the hood.
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Rear Direction Indicator and
Reversing Lamp
1.
Switch all of the lamps and the ignition
off.
2. Use a suitable tool, for example a screwdriver, to carefully remove the
screw covers.
3. Remove the retaining bolts from the lamp assembly.
4. Gently pull the lamp assembly away from the vehicle. 5.
Release the wire from the securing clip.
6. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
7. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
LED Lamps
LED lamps are not serviceable items. See
an authorized dealer if they fail.
The following lamps are LED:
• Front side marker lamps.
• Daytime running lamps. If Equipped.
• Headlamp low beam.
• Rear side marker lamp.
• Brake and rear lamp.
• Central high mounted brake lamp.
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License Plate Lamp 1. Use a suitable tool, for example a
screwdriver, to carefully remove the
lamp.
2. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
3. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
BULB SPECIFICATION CHART
Replacement bulbs are specified in the
chart below. Headlamp bulbs must be
marked with an authorized D.O.T. marking
for North America to make sure they have
the proper lamp performance, light
brightness, light pattern and safe visibility.
The correct bulbs will not damage the
lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly
warranty and will provide quality bulb
illumination time.
Exterior Lamps Power (Watt)
Specification
Lamp
LED
LED
Front park lamps.
LED
LED
Front side marker lamp.
LED
LED
Front warning lamp.
27
3757NA
Front direction indicator. 1
LED
LED
Daytime running lamps. If Equipped.
LED
LED
Headlamp low beam.
65
9005LL
Headlamp high beam.
LED
LED
Front auxillary warning lamp.
LED
LED
Exterior mirror warning lamp.
LED
LED
Rear side marker lamp.
LED
LED
Rear quarter window warning lamp.
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Warning Lamps and Indicators................68
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 69
Battery..................................................................... 69
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 69
Brake System........................................................ 69
Cruise Control........................................................ 69
Direction Indicator............................................... 69
Door Ajar................................................................. 69
Engine Coolant Temperature.......................... 69
Engine Oil................................................................ 70
Fasten Safety Belt................................................ 70
Front Airbag............................................................ 70
High Beam.............................................................. 70
Hood Ajar................................................................ 70
Liftgate Ajar............................................................ 70
Liftgate Lock Release.......................................... 70
Low Fuel Level....................................................... 70
Low Tire Pressure Warning............................... 70
Low Washer Fluid................................................. 70
Parking Lamps....................................................... 70
Powertrain Fault................................................... 70
Service Engine Soon............................................. 71
Stability Control..................................................... 71
Stability Control Off.............................................. 71
Washer Fluid Check.....................................187
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 198
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 56
Waxing ..............................................................
199
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 227
Wheels and Tires.........................................205 General Information......................................... 205
Technical Specifications.................................. 231
Windows and Mirrors....................................63
Windshield Washers.....................................56
Windshield Wipers
........................................56
Speed Dependent Wipers................................ 56
Wipers and Washers
.....................................56
Wrecker Towing See: Transporting the Vehicle........................ 150
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