2018 FORD ECOSPORT warning

Adjusting the Height of theDriver’s Seat (If Equipped)Recline Adjustment
POWER SEATS (If Equipped)
WARNINGS
Do not adjust the driver seat or seatbackrest when your vehicle ismoving. This may result in suddenseat movement, causing the loss of controlof your vehicle.
Reclining the seatback can cause anoccupant to slide under the seat'sseatbelt, resulting in severe personalinjuries in the event of a crash.
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REAR SEATS
Flip and Fold Seat
With the seat unoccupied, lift the cushionand then fold down the seat back.
Lifting the Seat Cushion
WARNINGS
Do not use the bench seats as a bedwhen your vehicle is moving. Failureto follow this warning could result inserious personal injury or death.
When folding or unfolding the seats,take care not to get your fingerscaught between the seat backrestand seat frame. Failure to follow thiswarning could result in serious personalinjury.
Do not place any objects on a foldedseat. Hard objects may becomeprojectiles in a crash or sudden stop,which may increase the risk of seriouspersonal injury.
Insert your hand into the pull-strap on thecushion, lift upward on the cushion to flipit forward.
Lowering the Seat Cushion
WARNING
Make sure that the seat backrestsare secure and fully locked in theircatches.
Note:When lowering the cushion, makesure no foreign objects are trappedunderneath.
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Folding the Seatback Upright
WARNING
When unfolding the seat, make surethat the seatbelts are not trappedbehind the seat.
Note:Make sure that the seat cushion andbackrests are secure and fully locked in theircatches.
With the seat free of foreign objects, liftthe seatback upright.
Secure the seatback in a fully upright andlatched position, the latches will besecured to the side-pillar mounted strikers.
Rear Seat Armrest (if equipped)
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Fold the armrest down to use the armrest.
HEATED SEATS (If Equipped)
WARNING
People who are unable to feel painto their skin because of advancedage, chronic illness, diabetes, spinalcord injury, medication, alcohol use,exhaustion or other physical conditions,must exercise care when using the heatedseat. The heated seat may cause burnseven at low temperatures, especially ifused for long periods of time. Do not placeanything on the seat that insulates againstheat, such as a blanket or cushion. Thismay cause the heated seat to overheat.Do not puncture the seat with pins, needlesor other pointed objects. This may damagethe heating element which may cause theheated seat to overheat. An overheatedseat may cause serious personal injury.
Do not do the following:
•Place heavy objects on the seat.
•Operate the heated seat if water or anyother liquid is spilled on the seat. Allowthe seat to dry thoroughly.
•Operate the heated seats unless theengine is running. Doing so can causethe battery to lose charge.
Press the heated seat symbol to cyclethrough the various heat settings and off.Warmer settings are indicated by moreindicator lights.
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12 Volt DC Power Point
WARNING
Do not plug optional electricalaccessories into the cigar lightersocket. Incorrect use of the cigarlighter can cause damage not covered bythe vehicle warranty, and can result in fireor serious injury.
Note:When you switch the ignition on, youcan use the socket to power 12 voltappliances with a maximum current ratingof 15 amps.
If the power supply does not work after youswitch the ignition off, switch the ignitionon.Note:Do not hang any accessory from theaccessory plug.
Note:Do not use the power point over thevehicle capacity of 12 volt DC 180 watts ora fuse may blow.
Note:Always keep the power point capsclosed when not in use.
Do not insert objects other than anaccessory plug into the power point.
This damages the power point and mayblow the fuse.
Run the vehicle for full capacity use of thepower point.
To prevent the battery from running out ofcharge:
•Do not use the power point longer thannecessary when the vehicle is notrunning.
•Do not leave devices plugged inovernight or when you park your vehiclefor extended periods.
Locations
Power points may be in the followinglocations:
•On the front of the center console.
•Next to the rear seat on the right handside.
110 Volt AC Power Point (If Equipped)
WARNING
Do not keep electrical devicesplugged in the power point wheneverthe device is not in use. Do not useany extension cord with the 110 volt ACpower point, since it will defeat the safetyprotection design. Doing so may cause thepower point to overload due to poweringmultiple devices that can reach beyondthe 150 watt load limit and could result infire or serious injury.
Note:The power point turns off when youswitch the ignition off, or when the batteryvoltage drops below 11 volts.
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CENTER CONSOLE
WARNING
Use only soft cups in the cup holders.Hard objects can injure you in a crash.
Your vehicle may be equipped with avariety of console features. These include:
•front cup holders
•storage compartments under armrestwith pen holder and removable tray
•storage compartments for mobilephone in front of shifter lever
•auxiliary input jack (if equipped)
•USB (if equipped)
•auxiliary power point.
COOL BOX
Cool Box allows you to direct cool air intothe glove box compartment. Airconditioning must be turned on. Use therotary control inside the glove box toenable this feature .
GLASSES HOLDER (If Equipped)
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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNINGS
Extended idling at high enginespeeds can produce very hightemperatures in the engine andexhaust system, creating the risk of fire orother damage.
Do not park, idle or drive your vehicleon dry grass or other dry groundcover. The emission system heats upthe engine compartment and exhaustsystem, creating the risk of fire.
Do not start the engine in a closedgarage or in other enclosed areas.Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Alwaysopen the garage door before you start theengine.
Exhaust leaks may result in entry ofharmful and potentially lethal fumesinto the passenger compartment. Ifyou smell exhaust fumes inside yourvehicle, have your vehicle inspectedimmediately. Do not drive if you smellexhaust fumes.
If you disconnect the battery, your vehiclemay exhibit some unusual drivingcharacteristics for approximately 5 mi(10 km) after you reconnect it. This isbecause the engine management systemmust realign itself with the engine. You candisregard any unusual drivingcharacteristics during this period.
When you start the engine, do not pressthe accelerator pedal before and duringoperation. Only use the accelerator pedalwhen you have difficulty starting theengine.
IGNITION SWITCH
Note:Make sure the key is clean beforeinserting it into any lock cylinder.
Note: Do not leave the key in the ignitionfor an extended period of time when theengine is not running. This is to prevent thevehicle battery from losing charge.
Switching the Ignition Off
Turn the key to position 0.
Switching the Ignition toAccessory Mode
Turn the key to position I. Electricalaccessories, for example the radio, operatewithout the engine running.
Switching the Ignition On
Turn the key to position II. All electricalcircuits and accessories are operationaland the warning lamps and indicatorsilluminate.
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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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