Maximum Cooling Using theInstrument Panel and Footwell AirVents
•Select the lowest temperature.
•Switch on the air conditioning andrecirculated air.
•Select the highest blower motor speedand then adjust to suit comfort levels.
HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE -
VEHICLES WITH: ELECTRONIC
MANUAL TEMPERATURE
CONTROL (EMTC)
General Hints
Do not place objects under the front seatsas this may interfere with the airflow to therear seats.
Remove any snow, ice or leaves from theair intake area at the base of thewindshield.
Note:You may feel a small amount of airfrom the footwell air vents regardless of theair distribution setting.
Note:To reduce humidity build-up insideyour vehicle, do not drive with the systemswitched off or with recirculated air alwaysswitched on.
Note:When you switch the system off,outside air is prevented from entering yourvehicle.
Note:To reduce fogging of the windshieldduring humid weather, direct airflow to thewindshield air vents.
Note:Prolonged use of recirculated air maycause the windows to fog up.
Quickly Heating the Interior
•Select the highest blower motor speed.
•Select the highest temperature.
•Direct the airflow to the footwell airvents.
Recommended Settings forHeating
•Select a high blower motor speed.
•Select the desired temperature.
•Direct the airflow to the footwell andwindshield air vents.
Quickly Cooling the Interior
•Select maximum cooling.
Recommended Settings forCooling
•Select the highest blower motor speed.
•Select the desired temperature.
•Direct the airflow to the instrumentpanel air vents.
•Press A/C.
Defogging the Side Windows inCold Weather
•Select maximum defrost.
Maximum Cooling Using theInstrument Panel and Footwell AirVents
•Turn the temperature controlcounterclockwise to the lowest setting.
•Switch on the air conditioning andrecirculated air.
•Select the highest blower motor speedand then adjust to suit comfort levels.
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HEATED REAR WINDOW -
VEHICLES WITH: ELECTRONIC
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE
CONTROL (EATC)
Press the button to clear the rearwindow of thin ice and fog. Theheated rear window turns offafter a short period of time.
Note:Make sure the engine is on beforeoperating the heated windows.
Note: Do not use razor blades or othersharp objects to clean or remove decalsfrom the inside of the heated rear window.The vehicle Warranty may not coverdamage caused to the heated rear windowgrid lines.
HEATED REAR WINDOW -
VEHICLES WITH: ELECTRONIC
MANUAL TEMPERATURE
CONTROL (EMTC)
Press the button to clear the rearwindow of thin ice and fog. Theheated rear window turns offafter a short period of time.
Note:Make sure the engine is on beforeoperating the heated windows.
Note: Do not use razor blades or othersharp objects to clean or remove decalsfrom the inside of the heated rear window.The vehicle Warranty may not coverdamage caused to the heated rear windowgrid lines.
HEATED EXTERIOR MIRRORS
When you switch the heated rear windowon, the heated exterior mirrors turn on.
Note:Do not remove ice from the mirrorswith a scraper or adjust the mirror glasswhen it is frozen in place.
Note:Do not clean the mirror housing orglass with harsh abrasives, fuel or otherpetroleum-based cleaning products.
Windshield Wiper De-icer (If Equipped)
The windshield wiper de-icer turns on inlow temperatures or when you manuallyswitch the heated rear window on.
CABIN AIR FILTER
Your vehicle is equipped with a cabin airfilter, which gives you and your passengersthe following benefits:
•It improves your driving comfort byreducing particle concentration.
•It improves the interior compartmentcleanliness.
•It protects the climate controlcomponents from particle deposits.
You can locate the cabin air filter behindthe center console, on the passenger side.
Note:Make sure you have a cabin air filterinstalled at all times. This prevents foreignobjects from entering the system. Runningthe system without a filter in place couldresult in degradation or damage to thesystem.
Replace the filter at regular intervals. SeeScheduled Maintenance (page 383).
For additional cabin air filter information,or to replace the filter, see an authorizeddealer.
103EcoSport (CBW) Canada/United States of America, Vehicles Built From: 14-08-2017, GN15-19G219-ZFB enUSA, First PrintingClimate Control
Automatic Engine Restart
Any of the following conditions will resultin an automatic restart of the engine:
•Your foot is removed from the brakepedal.
•You press the accelerator pedal.
•You press the accelerator and thebrake pedal at the same time.
•The driver seatbelt becomesunfastened or the driver door is ajar.
•The transmission is moved from drive(D).
•Your vehicle is moving.
•The interior compartment does notmeet customer comfort when airconditioning or heat is on.
•Fogging of the windows could occurand the air conditioning is on.
•The battery is not within optimaloperating conditions.
•The maximum engine off time isexceeded.
•When you press the Auto-Start-Stopbutton while the engine is stoppedautomatically.
•The heated windshield is turned on.
Any of the following conditions may resultin an automatic restart of the engine:
•The blower fan speed is increased orthe climate control temperature ischanged.
•An electrical accessory is turned on orplugged in.
Disabling Auto-Start-Stop
Press the Auto-Start-Stop button locatedon the center console to switch the systemoff. The button will illuminate. The systemwill only be deactivated for the currentignition cycle. Press the button again torestore Auto-Start-Stop function.
If your vehicle is in an Auto-Start-Stopstate and you shift the transmission toreverse while the brake is not depressed,a message telling you to press the brakewill appear. You must press the brakepedal within 10 seconds, or a shift to parkand a manual restart will be required.
Note:If the Shift to P, Restart Enginemessage appears and the amberAuto-Start-Stop indicator light is flashing,automatic restart is not available. Thevehicle must be restarted manually. SeeInformation Displays (page 85).
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BREAKING-IN
Tires
Note:New tires need to be run-in forapproximately 310.7 mi (500 km). Duringthis time, you may experience differentdriving characteristics.
Brakes and Clutch
Note:If possible, avoid heavy braking andclutching during the first 93.2 mi (150 km)in the city, and the first 932.1 mi (1,500 km)in highways.
ECONOMICAL DRIVING
Fuel economy is affected by several thingssuch as how you drive, the conditions youdrive under and how you maintain yourvehicle.
There are some things to keep in mind thatmay improve your fuel economy:
•Accelerate and slow down in a smooth,moderate fashion.
•Drive at steady speeds.
•Anticipate stops; slowing down mayeliminate the need to stop.
•Combine errands and minimizestop-and-go driving (When runningerrands, go to the furthest destinationfirst and then work your way backhome).
•Close the windows for high-speeddriving.
•Drive at reasonable speeds.
•Keep the tires properly inflated and useonly the recommended size.
•Use the recommended engine oil.
•Perform all regularly scheduledmaintenance.
There are also some things you may wantto avoid doing because they reduce yourfuel economy:
•Avoid sudden or hard accelerations.
•Avoid revving the engine before turningoff the car.
•Avoid long idle periods.
•Do not warm up your vehicle on coldmornings.
•Reduce the use of air conditioning andheat.
•Avoid using speed control in hillyterrain.
•Do not rest your foot on the brakepedal while driving.
•Avoid carrying unnecessary weight.
•Avoid adding particular accessories toyour vehicle (e.g. bug deflectors,rollbars/light bars, running boards, skiracks).
•Avoid driving with the wheels out ofalignment.
COLD WEATHER
PRECAUTIONS
The functional operation of somecomponents and systems can be affectedat temperatures below -13°F (-25°C).
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
WARNING
Do not drive through flowing or deepwater as you may lose control of yourvehicle.
Note:Driving through standing water cancause vehicle damage.
Note:Engine damage can occur if waterenters the air filter.
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Protected componentsFuse amp ratingFuse
Moonroof.20A8
Rear washer.15A9Wiper.
A/C clutch relay.7.5A10
Power point coil.5A11Horn.Fuel pump.
Heated exterior mirrors.10A14
Rain sensor.5A15Rear washer.
Rear window wiper motor.10A16
Power point 1 (or cigar lighter).20A17
Power point 2.20A18
Not used.-19
Powertrain control module.20A20
Oxygen sensor heater.
15A21Catalyst monitor sensor.Canister purge valve.Variable camshaft timing solenoid valves.Vapor blocking valve.
A/C clutch control.
10A22
Fan control - on/off.Puller fan coil (1.0 L).Coolant pump control.Run / on water pump.Exhaust gas recirculation baypass solenoid.Variable oil pump control.Variable A/C compressor valve.All-wheel drive relay module (2.0 L).Active grille shutter.
For ignition coils (2.0 L).15A23For ignition coils (1.0 L).20A
Not used.-24
Subwoofer amplifier.15A25
195EcoSport (CBW) Canada/United States of America, Vehicles Built From: 14-08-2017, GN15-19G219-ZFB enUSA, First PrintingFuses
Protected componentsFuse amp ratingFuse
Provision for trailer tow wiring.20A26
Not used.-27
Left horn.10A28
Right horn.10A29
Heated Steering wheel.15A30
Temperature mass air flow sensor (2.0L).5A31
Body control module (battery voltage).30A32
ABS/eletronic stability program pump.60A33
Trailer tow module.50A34
Heated backlite.40A35
Starter.30A36
Positive temperature coefficient heater.40A37
Not used.-38
Not used.-39
Heated seats (climate control module).25A40
Subwoofer amplifier.15A41
Intercooler puller fan (1.0 L).7.5A42
Power window switch power switch times.30A46
Fuel pump.20A47
Not used.-48
Assisted direct start transmission fluidpump (stop/start) - power.20A49
Not used.-55
Electrical power assisted system module.5A56Powertrain control module.
Start / Stop - transmission fluid pump.10A57
Left hand blind spot monitor module.10A58Right hand blind spot monitor module.
196EcoSport (CBW) Canada/United States of America, Vehicles Built From: 14-08-2017, GN15-19G219-ZFB enUSA, First PrintingFuses
Protected componentsFuse amp ratingFuse
Start-Stop switch.
Central lock relay.20AF05Central unlock relay internal.
Power windows switches.10AF06Power sunroof switch & module inverter.
Not used.30AF07
Not used.5AF08
Electrochromic inside mirror.5AF09Overdrive off switch.Passenger Airbag detection ON / OFF.
Smart data link connector.10AF10
Telematic control unit (embeddedmodem).5AF11
Not used.-F12
Driver unlock relay.15AF13
Not used.30AF14
Extended power module relay starter.15AF15
Not used.15AF16
SYNC.15AF17Mini electronic finish panel.
Not used.7.5AF18
Not used.7.5AF19
Security Horn.10AF20
Climate Control Head.7.5AF21
Steering column control module.7.5AF22Smart data link logic.Instrument cluster.
Audio control module.20AF23
Extended power mode module.20AF24
Not used.30AF25
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CHECKING THE WIPER
BLADES
Run the tip of your fingers over the edge ofthe blade to check for roughness.
Clean the wiper blades with washer fluidor water applied with a soft sponge orcloth.
CHANGING THE WIPER
BLADES
Windshield Wiper Blades
Note:Do not hold the wiper blade whenlifting the wiper arm.
Note:Make sure that the wiper arm doesnot spring back against the glass when thewiper blade is not attached.
1.Lift the wiper arm and then press thewiper blade locking button.
2.Remove the wiper blade.
3.Install in the reverse order.
Note:Make sure that the wiper blade locksinto place.
Rear Window Wiper Blade
1.Lift the wiper arms to the maximumextent and hold it.
2.Pull the wiper blade away from thewiper arm.
3.Install the new wiper by aligning withthe wiper arm groove and clip themtogether.
Note:Make sure that the wiper blade locksinto place.
Note:Do not hold the wiper blade whenlifting the wiper arm.
Note:Make sure that the wiper arm doesnot spring back against the glass when thewiper blade is not attached.
Note:Make sure that the wiper blade locksinto place.
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