2018 FORD ECOSPORT hood release

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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Only use oils certified for gasoline enginesby the American Petroleum Institute (API).An oil with this trademark symbolconforms to the current engine andemission system protection standards andfuel economy requirements of theInternational Lubricants SpecificationAdvisory Committee (ILSAC).
To top up the engine oil level do thefollowing:
1.Clean the area surrounding the engineoil filler cap before you remove it.
2.Remove the engine oil filler cap. SeeUnder Hood Overview (page 203).Turn it counterclockwise and removeit.
3.Add engine oil that meets Fordspecifications. See Capacities andSpecifications (page 279). SeeCapacities and Specifications (page279). You may have to use a funnel topour the engine oil into the opening.
4.Recheck the oil level.
5.If the oil level is correct, replace thedipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
6.Replace the engine oil filler cap. Turnit clockwise until you feel a strongresistance.
Note: Do not add oil further than themaximum mark. Oil levels above themaximum mark may cause engine damage.
Note:Make sure you install the oil filler capcorrectly.
Note:Soak up any spillage with anabsorbent cloth immediately.
OIL CHANGE INDICATOR
RESET (If Equipped)
Only reset the system after changing theengine oil and oil filter.
Resetting the Oil Life MonitoringSystem
1.Switch the ignition on. Do not start theengine.
2.Fully press the accelerator and brakepedals at the same time.
3.Keep the accelerator and brake pedalsfully pressed.
4.After three seconds, a messageappears confirming that the reset is inprogress.
5.After 25 seconds, a message appearsconfirming that the reset is complete.
6.Release the accelerator and brakepedals.
7.Switch the ignition off.
ENGINE COOLING FAN
WARNING
Keep your hands and clothing clearof the engine cooling fan.
Under certain conditions, the enginecooling fan may continue to run for severalminutes after you switch your vehicle off.This could happen in low ambienttemperatures and independent of theengine coolant temperature, for exampleshort journeys or low coolant temperature.
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1.Open the hood.
2.Carefully remove the cover.
3.Disconnect the electrical connector.
4.Release the clip and remove the bulb.
Headlamp Low Beam
Note:Do not touch the glass of the bulb.
1.Open the hood.
2.Carefully remove the cover.
3.Disconnect the electrical connector.
4.Release the clip and remove the bulb.
Side Marker
1.Carefully remove the cover.
2.Disconnect the electrical connector.
3.Release the clip and remove the bulb.
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General
•Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilatedplace.
•Protect from sunlight, if possible.
•If vehicles are stored outside, theyrequire regular maintenance to protectagainst rust and damage.
Body
•Wash your vehicle thoroughly toremove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud fromexterior surfaces, rear-wheel housingand the underside of front fenders.
•Periodically wash your vehicle if it isstored in exposed locations.
•Touch-up exposed or primed metal toprevent rust.
•Cover chrome and stainless steel partswith a thick coat of auto wax to preventdiscoloration. Re-wax as necessarywhen you wash your vehicle.
•Lubricate all hood, door and luggagecompartment hinges and latches witha light grade oil.
•Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
•Keep all rubber parts free from oil andsolvents.
Engine
•Change the engine oil and filter prior tostorage because used engine oilcontains contaminates which maycause engine damage.
•Start the engine every 15 days for aminimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idlewith the climate controls set to defrostuntil the engine reaches normaloperating temperature.
•With your foot on the brake, shiftthrough all the gears while the engineis running.
•We recommend that you change theengine oil before you use your vehicleagain.
Fuel system
•Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fueluntil the first automatic shutoff of thefuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
•Protect against freezing temperatures.
•When removing your vehicle fromstorage, check coolant fluid level.Confirm that there are no coolingsystem leaks and that fluid is at therecommended level.
Battery
•Check and recharge as necessary. Keepconnections clean.
•If storing your vehicle for more than 30days without recharging the battery,we recommend that you disconnectthe battery cables to maintain batterycharge for quick starting.
Note:It is necessary to reset memoryfeatures if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
•Make sure the brakes and parking brakerelease fully.
Tires
•Maintain recommended air pressure.
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Switching Air Conditioning On andOff.......................................................................100Switching Climate Control On andOff.......................................................................100Switching Maximum Cooling On andOff.......................................................................100Switching Maximum Defrost On andOff.......................................................................100Switching Recirculated Air On andOff.......................................................................100Swtiching Auto Mode On and Off...............100Automatic Engine Shutdown...................124Automatic Transmission...........................138Automatic Transmission AdaptiveLearning..............................................................141Emergency Park Position ReleaseLever...................................................................140If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow....................................................................141Selector Lever Positions..................................138SelectShift™ AutomaticTransmission...................................................139Automatic Transmission FluidCheck..............................................................212Auto-Start-Stop............................................125Disabling Auto-Start-Stop..............................126Enabling Auto-Start-Stop...............................125Autowipers........................................................67Auxiliary Power Points.................................115110 Volt AC Power Point....................................11512 Volt DC Power Point......................................115Locations................................................................115
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery.......................213Blind Spot Information System..............158Switching the System Off and On...............159System Errors.......................................................159Using the Blind Spot InformationSystem...............................................................158BLISSee: Blind Spot Information System..........158Body Styling Kits..........................................236Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood..........202
Booster Seats..................................................23Types of Booster Seats......................................24Brake Fluid Check.........................................212Brakes...............................................................146General Information..........................................146Breaking-In......................................................178Brakes and Clutch...............................................178Tires..........................................................................178Bulb Specification Chart...........................226
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Cabin Air Filter...............................................103California Proposition 65..............................11Capacities and Specifications - 1.0LEcoBoost™.................................................279Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates............................................................281Capacities.............................................................279Specifications......................................................279Capacities and Specifications -2.0L................................................................282Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates...........................................................284Capacities.............................................................282Specifications.....................................................282Capacities and Specifications.................271Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior..............................230Catalytic Converter......................................135On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)...................136Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance(I/M) Testing...................................................136Center Console................................................117Changing a Bulb............................................218Central High Mounted Brake Lamp............225Direction indicators............................................221Front Fog Lamps................................................220Glove box lamp...................................................220Headlamp..............................................................218Interior Lamp.......................................................225Luggage Compartment Lamp, FootwellLamp and Tailgate Lamp...........................226Map Lamp (driver side)...................................226Reading Lamps...................................................226Rear lamps...........................................................223Reversing Lamp..................................................224Side Marker...........................................................219
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