2018 FORD ECOSPORT Fuel system

Starting and Stopping theEngine
General Information....................................119
Ignition Switch...............................................119
Push Button Ignition Switch....................120
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................122
Engine Block Heater....................................123
Automatic Engine Shutdown..................124
Unique Driving Characteristics
Auto-Start-Stop...........................................125
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions......................................127
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................127
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.......................128
Running Out of Fuel....................................128
Refueling.........................................................130
Fuel Consumption.......................................132
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law................................................134
Catalytic Converter.....................................135
Transmission
Automatic Transmission...........................138
Four-Wheel Drive
Using Four-Wheel Drive............................142
Brakes
General Information...................................146
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.........................................................................146
Parking Brake.................................................147
Hill Start Assist.............................................147
Traction Control
Principle of Operation...............................149
Using Traction Control..............................149
Stability Control
Principle of Operation...............................150
Using Stability Control..............................150
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation.................................151
Rear Parking Aid............................................151
Rear View Camera.......................................152
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation................................156
Using Cruise Control...................................156
Driving Aids
Blind Spot Information System.............158
Cross Traffic Alert........................................159
Steering...........................................................162
Load Carrying
Luggage Anchor Points.............................163
Rear Under Floor Storage.........................163
Luggage Covers............................................163
Roof Racks and Load Carriers................164
Load Limit......................................................165
Towing
Towing a Trailer..............................................171
Trailer Sway Control.....................................171
Recommended Towing Weights............172
Essential Towing Checks...........................173
Towing Points................................................175
Transporting the Vehicle...........................176
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......176
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................178
Economical Driving.....................................178
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Cold Weather Precautions.......................178
Driving Through Water...............................178
Floor Mats.......................................................179
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance...................................181
Hazard Flashers...........................................182
Fuel Shutoff...................................................182
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................183
Post-Crash Alert System..........................185
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need..............186
In California (U.S. Only).............................187
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).....................188
Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only).......................189
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.......................................................189
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature..........................................................................191
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)..........................................................................191
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..........................................................................191
Fuses
Fuse Box Locations.....................................193
Fuse Specification Chart..........................193
Changing a Fuse.........................................200
Maintenance
General Information..................................202
Opening and Closing the Hood.............202
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L.................203
Under Hood Overview - 1.0L EcoBoost™........................................................................204
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.0L EcoBoost™........................................................................205
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L........................206
Engine Oil Check........................................206
Oil Change Indicator Reset.....................207
Engine Cooling Fan....................................207
Engine Coolant Check..............................208
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.........................................................................212
Brake Fluid Check........................................212
Washer Fluid Check....................................213
Changing the 12V Battery.........................213
Checking the Wiper Blades......................215
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................215
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................216
Removing a Headlamp..............................217
Changing a Bulb...........................................218
Bulb Specification Chart..........................226
Changing the Engine Air Filter................227
Drive Belt Routing - 1.0L EcoBoost™........................................................................228
Drive Belt Routing - 2.0L..........................228
Vehicle Care
General Information..................................229
Cleaning Products......................................229
Cleaning the Exterior.................................230
Waxing.............................................................231
Cleaning the Engine....................................231
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades........................................................................232
Cleaning the Interior...................................232
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens.......................233
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................233
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.............234
Cleaning the Wheels.................................234
Vehicle Storage............................................234
Body Styling Kits.........................................236
Wheels and Tires
General Information...................................237
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit...................239
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Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt
Flammable
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard flashers
Heated rear window
Windshield defrosting system
Interior luggage compartmentrelease
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The system allows you to program keyswith restricted driving modes to promotegood driving habits. All but one of the keysprogrammed to the vehicle can beactivated with these restricted modes.
Any keys that have not been programmedare referred to as administrator keys oradmin keys. These can be used to:
•Create a MyKey.
•Program configurable MyKey settings.
•Clear all MyKey features.
When you have created a MyKey, you canaccess the following information using theinformation display:
•How many admin keys and MyKeys areprogrammed to your vehicle.
•The total distance your vehicle hastraveled using a MyKey.
Note: All MyKeys are programmed to thesame settings. You cannot program themindividually.
Note:For vehicles with keyless start, whenboth a MyKey and an admin key are present,the admin fob will be recognized by thevehicle to start the engine.
Non-configurable Settings
The following settings cannot be changedby an admin key user:
•Seatbelt minder. You cannot disablethis feature. The audio system willmute when the front seat occupants'seatbelts are not fastened.
•Early low fuel. The low-fuel warningactivates earlier, giving the MyKey usermore time to refuel.
•Driver assist features, if equipped onyour vehicle, are forced on: parking aid,blind spot information system (BLIS)with cross traffic alert, lane departurewarning and forward collision warningsystem.
Configurable Settings
WARNING
Do not set MyKey maximum speedlimit to a limit that will prevent thedriver from maintaining a safe speedconsidering posted speed limits andprevailing road conditions. The driver isalways responsible to drive in accordancewith local laws and prevailing conditions.Failure to do so could result in accident orinjury.
With an admin key, you can configurecertain MyKey settings when you firstcreate a MyKey and before you recycle thekey or restart the vehicle.
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Engine Coolant TemperatureGauge
WARNING
Do not remove the coolant reservoircap when the cooling system is hot.Wait 10 minutes for the coolingsystem to cool down. Cover the coolantreservoir cap with a thick cloth to preventthe possibility of scalding and slowlyremove the cap. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injury.
At normal operating temperature theindicator will remain in the center section.
If the needle enters the red section, theengine is overheating. Stop the engine,switch the ignition off and determine thecause once the engine has cooled down.See Engine Coolant Check (page 208).
Note:Do not restart the engine until thecause of overheating has been determinedand resolved.
Fuel Gauge
Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge willindicate approximately how much fuel isleft in the fuel tank. The fuel gauge mayvary slightly when your vehicle is movingor on a gradient.
The arrow adjacent to the fuel pumpsymbol indicates on which side of yourvehicle the fuel filler door is located.
The fuel filler door is on theleft-hand side of your vehicle.A
The fuel filler door is on theright-hand side of your vehicle.B
WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps andindicators alert you to a vehicle conditionthat may become serious. Some lampsilluminate when you start your vehicle tomake sure they work. If any lamps remainon after starting your vehicle, refer to therespective system warning lamp for furtherinformation.
Note:Some warning indicators appear inthe information display and operate thesame as a warning lamp but do notilluminate when you start your vehicle.
Airbag Warning Lamp
If it does not illuminate when youswitch the ignition on, continuesto flash or remains on when theengine is running, this indicates amalfunction. Have your vehicle checkedas soon as possible.
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Anti-Lock Brake System WarningLamp
If it illuminates when you aredriving, this indicates amalfunction. Your vehiclecontinues to have normal braking withoutthe anti-lock brake system function. It alsoilluminates momentarily when you switchthe ignition on to confirm the lamp isfunctional. If it does not illuminate whenyou switch the ignition on, or begins toflash at any time, have the system checkedby an authorized dealer. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
Brake System Warning Lamp
WARNING
Driving your vehicle with the warninglamp on is dangerous. A significantdecrease in braking performancemay occur. It may take you longer to stopyour vehicle. Have your vehicle checked assoon as possible. Driving extendeddistances with the parking brake engagedcan cause brake failure and the risk ofpersonal injury.
It illuminates when you engagethe parking brake and theignition is on.
If it illuminates when your vehicle ismoving, make sure the parking brake isdisengaged. If the parking brake isdisengaged, this indicates low brake fluidlevel or a brake system fault. It alsoilluminates momentarily when you switchthe ignition on to confirm the lamp isfunctional. If it does not illuminate whenyou switch the ignition on, or begins toflash at any time, have the system checkedby an authorized dealer. Have your vehiclechecked immediately.
Direction Indicator
Flashes during operation. Anincrease in the rate of flashingwarns of a failed indicator bulb.
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp
It illuminates and a chimesounds until you fasten theseatbelts.
Front Fog Lamp Indicator (If Equipped)
It illuminates when you switchthe front fog lamps on.
Headlamp High Beam Indicator
It illuminates when you switchthe headlamp high beam on.
Batterry
It illuminates when you switchthe ignition on.
If it illuminates when the engineis running this indicates a malfunction.
Switch off all unnecessary electricalequipment. Have your vehicle checkedas soon as possible.
Parking Lamps
It will illuminate when you switchthe parking lamps on.
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp
If it illuminates when you aredriving, refuel as soon aspossible.
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Stability Control and TractionControl Indicator
Flashes during operation.
If it does not illuminate when youswitch the ignition on, or remainson when the engine is running, thisindicates a malfunction. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
Note:The system automatically turns offif there is a malfunction.
See Using Traction Control (page 149).See Using Stability Control (page 150).
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Automatic Transmission
Sounds when you open the driver's doorand do not move the transmission selectorlever to position P.
Key Outside Car
Vehicles with Intelligent AccessSystem
Sounds when you close the door, theengine is running and the system does notdetect a passive key inside your vehicle.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you remove the key from theignition and open the driver's door and youhave left the headlamps or parking lampson.
Low Fuel Reminder
A low fuel reminder displays and soundswhen the fuel level reaches 1/16th of thescale or the distance to empty is 37 mi(60 km) or less.
Note:The low fuel reminder can appear atdifferent fuel gauge positions depending onfuel economy conditions. This variation isnormal.
Seatbelt Reminder
WARNING
Do not sit on top of a fastenedseatbelt to prevent the seatbeltreminder from coming on. Theoccupant protection system will onlyprovide optimum protection when you usethe seatbelt properly.
Note:The seatbelt reminder remains instand-by mode when the front seatbeltshave been fastened. It sounds if eitherseatbelt is unfastened.
Sounds when your vehicle speed exceedsthe pre-determined limit and the frontseatbelts are unfastened. The chime willstop after a period of time.
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Engine
ActionMessage
Engine service is required. Contact an authorizeddealer.Engine fault Service now
Displays when the engine has reduced power in orderto help reduce high coolant temperature.Power reduced to lower enginetemperature
Displays when the engine temperature is too high.Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so, switchthe engine off and allow it to cool. If the problempersists, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Engine Coolant Over Temper-ature
Fuel System
ActionMessage
Refuel as soon as possible.Fuel Level Low
Refuel as soon as possible.
Fuel Level Low DistanceMetric:##0 Km To Empty
Fuel Level Low DistanceImperial:#0 Miles To Empty
The system has detected a fault that requires service.Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.Fuel Pressure Low
Displays if the system detects there is excess water inthe fuel filter. Have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
Water in Fuel Drain Filter
Hill Start Assist
ActionMessage
Displays when hill start assist is not available. Contactan authorized dealer. See Hill Start Assist (page147).
Hill start assist not available
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