2018 FORD ECOSPORT wheel

TAILGATE
WARNINGS
It is extremely dangerous to ride in acargo area, inside or outside of avehicle. In a crash, people riding inthese areas are more likely to be seriouslyinjured or killed. Do not allow people to ridein any area of your vehicle that is notequipped with seats and seatbelts. Makesure everyone in your vehicle is in a seatand properly using a seatbelt. Failure tofollow this warning could result in seriouspersonal injury or death.
Make sure that you fully close thetailgate to prevent exhaust fumesfrom entering your vehicle. If you areunable to fully close the tailgate, open theair vents or the windows to allow fresh airto enter your vehicle. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
Make sure that you fully close thetailgate to prevent passengers andcargo from falling out. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury or death.
Note:Be careful when opening or closingthe tailgate in a garage or other enclosedarea to avoid damaging the tailgate.
Opening the Tailgate
tailgate release button.A
Note:Vehicle without Intelligent Access,you must unlock your vehicle in order toopen the tailgate.
Note:Vehicle with Intelligent Access youcan unlock your vehicle in order to open thetailgate or if an intelligent access key iswithin 3.3 ft (1 m) of the tailgate, thetailgate unlocks when you press the tailgaterelease button even if the vehicle is locked.
Note:For vehicles with a spare wheel, whenyou unlatch the tailgate and pull the exteriorhandle, the mechanism fully opens thetailgate. When closing, the mechanismslowly closes the tailgate.
Press the release button located on thetailgate right-hand tail lamp.
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ADJUSTING THE STEERING
WHEEL
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheelwhen your vehicle is moving.
Note:Make sure that you are sitting in thecorrect position. See Sitting in the CorrectPosition (page 104).
1.Unlock the steering column.
2.Adjust the steering wheel to the desiredposition.
3.Lock the steering column.
AUDIO CONTROL
Select the required source on the audiounit.
You can operate the following functionswith the control:
Volume up.A
Seek up or next.B
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Volume down.C
Seek down or previous.D
Seek, Next or Previous
Press the seek button to:
•Tune the radio to the next or previousstored preset.
•Play the next or the previous track.
Press and hold the seek button to:
•Tune the radio to the next station upor down the frequency band.
•Seek through a track.
VOICE CONTROL
Press the button to select or deselect voicecontrol. See Using Voice Recognition(page 319).
CRUISE CONTROL
See Using Cruise Control (page 156).
INFORMATION DISPLAY
CONTROL
See General Information (page 85).
HEATED STEERING WHEEL (If
Equipped)
The heated steering wheel button is on theclimate controls.
Press the button to switch theheated steering wheel on andoff.
Note:You can only switch the heatedsteering wheel on when the engine is on.
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Settings
To switch courtesy wipe on or off, use the information display controls on thesteering wheel to select the following:
ActionMenu Item
Press the menu button.Settings
Press the OK button.Vehicle Settings
Press the OK button.Wipers
Press the OK button.Courtesy Wipe
REAR WINDOW WIPER AND
WASHERS
Rear Window Wiper
Intermittent wipe.A
Continuous wipe.B
Rear window wiper off.C
If you shift to reverse (R) when thewindshield wipers are on, the rear windowwiper turns on.
You can switch reverse wipe off in theinformation display.
Note:Make sure you switch the rearwindow wiper off before entering a carwash.
Rear Window Washer
Push the lever away from you to operatethe rear window washer. When you releasethe lever, the wipers operate for a shorttime.
Note: Do not operate the washers whenthe washer reservoir is empty. This maycause the washer pump to overheat.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, crash andinjury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. We recommendagainst the use of any hand-held devicewhile driving and encourage the use ofvoice-operated systems when possible.Make sure you are aware of all applicablelocal laws that may affect the use ofelectronic devices while driving.
You can control various systems on yourvehicle using the information displaycontrols on the steering wheel.
The information display shows thecorresponding information.
Information Display Controls
•Press the up and down arrow buttonsto scroll through and highlight theoptions within a menu.
•Press the right button to enter asubmenu.
•Press the left button to exit a submenu.
•Press the OK button to choose andconfirm settings or messages.
Menu Structure - InformationDisplay
You can access the menu using theinformation display control.
Note:It may describe options not fitted tothe vehicle you have purchased.
Trip computer 1 and 2
Trip 1
Trip 2
Reset AllReset Individual Values
Reset Trip Odometer
Reset Trip Timer
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SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION
WARNINGS
Do not recline the seatback too faras this can cause the occupant toslide under the seatbelt, resulting inserious injury in the event of a collision.
Do not place objects higher than thetop of the seat backrest. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury or death in the event of asudden stop or crash.
When you use them properly, the seat,head restraint, safety belt and airbags willprovide optimum protection in the eventof a crash.
We recommend that you follow theseguidelines:
•Sit in an upright position with the baseof your spine as far back as possible.
•Do not recline the seatback more than30 degrees.
•Adjust the head restraint so that thetop of it is level with the top of yourhead and as far forward as possible.Make sure that you remaincomfortable.
•Keep sufficient distance betweenyourself and the steering wheel. Werecommend a minimum of 10 in(25 cm) between your breastbone andthe airbag cover.
•Hold the steering wheel with your armsslightly bent.
•Bend your legs slightly so that you canpress the pedals fully.
•Position the shoulder strap of thesafety belt over the center of yourshoulder and position the lap straptightly across your hips.
Make sure that your driving position iscomfortable and that you can maintain fullcontrol of your vehicle.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
WARNINGS
Fully adjust the head restraint beforeyou sit in or operate your vehicle. Thiswill help minimize the risk of neckinjury in the event of a crash. Do not adjustthe head restraint when your vehicle ismoving.
The head restraint is a safety device.Whenever possible it should beinstalled and properly adjusted whenthe seat is occupied. Failure to adjust thehead restraint properly could reduce itseffectiveness during certain impacts.
Adjust the head restraints for allpassengers before you drive yourvehicle. This will help minimize therisk of neck injury in the event of a crash.Do not adjust the head restraints whenyour vehicle is moving.
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Starting the Engine
Turn the key to position III. Release thekey when the engine starts.
PUSH BUTTON IGNITION
SWITCH (If Equipped)
WARNING
Always check that the steering wheellock is deactivated beforeattempting to move your vehicle.Failure to deactivate the steering wheellock could result in a crash.
Note:The system may not function if theremote control is close to metal objects orelectronic devices such as cell phones.
Note:The ignition automatically switchesoff when you leave your vehicle unattended.This is to prevent your vehicle battery fromlosing charge.
Note:A valid key must be located insideyour vehicle to switch the ignition on andstart the engine.
Switching the Ignition On(Accessory Mode)
Press the button once without your footon the brake or clutch pedal. It is locatedon the instrument panel near the steeringwheel. All electrical circuits andaccessories are operational and thewarning lamps and indicators illuminate.
Press the button again without your footon the brake or clutch pedal to turn yourvehicle off completely.
Starting the Engine
Vehicles with a Manual Transmission
Note:Releasing the clutch pedal duringengine start stops the engine cranking andreturns the ignition to on.
1.Fully depress the clutch pedal.
2.Press the button.
Vehicles with an AutomaticTransmission
Note:Releasing the brake pedal duringengine start stops the engine cranking andreturns the ignition to on.
1.Shift into park (P) or neutral (N).
2.Fully press the brake pedal.
3.Press the button.
Failure to Start
The system does not function if:
•The key frequencies are jammed.
•The key battery has no charge.
If you are unable to start your vehicle, dothe following:
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AUTO-START-STOP
The system helps reduce fuel consumptionby automatically shutting off and restartingthe engine while your vehicle is stopped.The engine will restart automatically whenyou release the brake pedal. In somesituations, your vehicle may restartautomatically, for example:
•To maintain interior comfort
•To recharge the battery
Note:Power assist steering is turned offwhen the engine is off.
WARNINGS
Always fully apply the parking brake.Make sure you shift into park (P) forvehicles with an automatictransmission. Switch the ignition off andremove the key whenever you leave yourvehicle.
Before opening the hood orperforming any maintenance, fullyapply the parking brake, shift intopark (P) or neutral (N) and switch theignition off.
Always switch the ignition off beforeleaving the vehicle. If the ignition isswitched on an automatic restartmay occur at any time.
The system may require the engineto automatically restart when theauto-start-stop indicator illuminatesgreen or flashes amber. Failure to followthis instruction could result in personalinjury.
The Auto-Start-Stop system status isavailable at a glance within the informationdisplay. See Information Displays (page85).
Enabling Auto-Start-Stop
The system is automatically enabled everytime you start your vehicle if the followingconditions are met:
•The Auto-Start-Stop button is notpressed (not illuminated).
•Your vehicle exceeds an initial speedof 3 mph (5 km/h) after the vehicle hasbeen initially started.
•Your vehicle is stopped.
•Your foot is on the brake pedal.
•The transmission is in drive (D).
•The driver's door is closed.
•There is adequate brake vacuum.
•The interior compartment has beencooled or warmed to an acceptablelevel.
•The front windshield defroster is off.
•The steering wheel is not turned rapidlyor is not at a sharp angle.
•The vehicle is not on a steep roadgrade.
•The battery is within optimal operatingconditions (battery state of charge andtemperature in range).
•The engine coolant is at operatingtemperature.
•Elevation is below approximately10,000 ft (3,048 m).
•Ambient temperature is moderate.
The green Auto-Start-Stopindicator light on the instrumentcluster will illuminate to indicatewhen the automatic engine stop occurs.
If the instrument cluster isequipped with a greyAuto-Start-Stop indicator light,it is illuminated when automatic enginestop is not available due to one of theabove noted conditions not being met.
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