2019 FORD ECOSPORT Owners Manual

Closing the Tailgate
If you had unlocked your vehicle prior toopening the tailgate, it will remainunlocked when you close the tailgate. Ifthe vehicle was locked and you opened thetailgate by approaching the vehicle withthe passive key, when the tailgate is closedthe vehicle will remain locked.
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PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT
SYSTEM
Principle of Operation
The system prevents someone fromstarting the engine with an incorrectlycoded key.
Note: The system is not compatible withnon-Ford aftermarket remote start systems.Use of these systems may result in enginestarting problems and a loss of securityprotection
Note:Metallic objects, electronic devicesor a second coded key on the same keychain may result in vehicle startingproblems, especially if they are too close tothe key when starting your vehicle. Preventthese objects from touching the coded keywhen starting your vehicle. Switch theignition off, move all objects on the keychain away from the coded key and restartyour vehicle if a problem occurs.
Note: Do not leave a duplicate coded keyin your vehicle. Always take your keys andlock all doors when leaving your vehicle.
SecuriLock®
The system is an engine immobilizationsystem. It is designed to help prevent theengine from being started unless a codedkey programmed to your vehicle is used.Using the wrong key may prevent theengine from starting. A message mayappear in the information display.
If you are unable to start the engine with acorrectly coded key, a malfunction hashappened and a message may appear inthe information display.
Automatic Arming
When you switch the ignition off the engineimmobilizer will arm automatically after ashort time.
Automatic Disarming
When you switch the ignition on, the engineimmobilizer will disarm automatically if acorrectly coded key is used. If you areunable to start the engine with a correctlycoded key, have your vehicle checked byan Authorized Dealer.
Replacement Keys
Note:Your vehicle comes equipped withtwo remote controls with a folding key bladeor two intelligent access keys.
The remote controls with a folding keyblade functions as a programmed ignitionkey that operates all the locks and startsthe vehicle, as well as a remote control.
The intelligent access key functions as aprogrammed key that operates the driverdoor lock and activates the intelligentaccess with push button start system, aswell as a remote control.
If your programmed transmitters orstandard SecuriLock® coded keys are lostor stolen and you do not have an extracoded key, you will need to have yourvehicle towed to an authorized dealer. Youneed to erase the key codes from yourvehicle and program new coded keys.
Store an extra programmed key away fromthe vehicle in a safe place to help preventany inconveniences. See your authorizeddealer to purchase additional spare orreplacement keys. Have replacement keyscoded together with recoding yourremaining keys.
Note:Have all of your remaining keyserased and recoded if you lose a key. Havereplacement keys coded together withrecoding your remaining keys. See anauthorized dealer for further information.
Note:Do not shield your keys with metalobjects. This may prevent the receiver fromrecognizing a coded key.
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Programming a Spare Remote ControlWith a Folding Key Blade
You can program your own integratedkeyhead transmitter or standardSecuriLock coded keys to your vehicle.This procedure will program both thevehicle immobilizer keycode and theremote entry portion of the remote controlto your vehicle.
You must have two previouslyprogrammed coded keys and the newunprogrammed key readily accessible.
Contact an authorized dealer to have thespare key programmed if two previouslyprogrammed keys are not available.
Make sure that the ignition is switched offbefore beginning this procedure. Carry outall steps within 30 seconds of starting thesequence. Stop and wait for at least oneminute before starting again if you carryout any steps out of sequence.
Note:You can program a maximum of sixcoded keys to your vehicle.
Read and understand the entire procedurebefore you begin.
1.Insert the first previously programmedcoded key into the ignition.
2.Switch the ignition from off to on. Keepthe ignition on for at least 3 seconds,but no more than 10 seconds.
3.Switch the ignition off and remove thefirst coded key from the ignition.
4.After at least 3 seconds but within 10seconds of switching the ignition off,insert the second previously coded keyinto the ignition.
5.Switch the ignition from off to on. Keepthe ignition on for at least 3 seconds,but no more than 10 seconds.
6.Switch the ignition off and remove thesecond previously programmed codedkey from the ignition.
7.After at least 3 seconds but within 10seconds of switching the ignition offand removing the previouslyprogrammed coded key, insert the newunprogrammed key into the ignition.
8.Switch the ignition from off to on. Keepthe ignition on for at least six seconds.
9.Remove the newly programmed codedkey from the ignition.
If you have successfully programmed thecoded key, it will start your vehicle andoperate the remote entry system.
If programming was unsuccessful, wait 10seconds and repeat Steps 1 through 8.
If programming remains unsuccessful,have your vehicle checked by an authorizeddealer.
Wait 20 seconds and repeat Steps 1through 9 to program an additional key.
Programming a Spare IntelligentAccess Key
Note:You can program a maximum of fourkeys to your vehicle.
You must have two previouslyprogrammed intelligent access keys insideyour vehicle and the new unprogrammedintelligent access key readily accessible.You can purchase replacement keys orremote controls from an authorized dealer.
Make sure that the ignition is switched offbefore beginning this procedure. Make surethat you close all the doors beforebeginning and that they remain closedthroughout the procedure. Carry out allsteps within 30 seconds of starting thesequence. Stop and wait for at least oneminute before starting again if you carryout any steps out of sequence.
Read and understand the entire procedurebefore you begin.
Remove the key blade from thetransmitter.
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1.Open the floor console storagecompartment lid.
2.Remove the tray.
3.Place the key into the backup slot.
4.Press the push button ignition switch.
5.Wait five seconds and then press thepush button ignition switch again.
6.Remove the intelligent access key.
7.Within 10 seconds, place a secondprogrammed intelligent access key inthe backup slot and press the pushbutton ignition switch.
8.Wait five seconds and then press thepush button ignition switch again.
9.Remove the intelligent access key.
10.Wait five seconds, then place theunprogrammed intelligent access keyin the backup slot and press the pushbutton ignition switch.
Programming is now complete. Check thatthe remote control functions operate andyour vehicle starts with the new intelligentaccess key.
If programming was unsuccessful, wait 10seconds and repeat steps 1 through 6. If itstill does not work, take your vehicle to anauthorized dealer.
ANTI-THEFT ALARM
Alarm System (If Equipped)
Perimeter Alarm (if equipped)
The perimeter alarm is a deterrent againstunauthorized access to your vehiclethrough the doors and the hood.
Triggering the Alarm
Once armed, the alarm is triggered in anyof the following ways:
•If someone opens a door, the tailgateor the hood without a valid key orremote control.
•If someone switches your vehicle onwithout a correctly coded key.
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If the alarm is triggered, the alarm horn willsound for 30 seconds and the hazardwarning flasher will flash for five minutes.
Any further attempts to perform one of theabove will trigger the alarm again.
Arming the Alarm
With ignition OFF and doors closed, lockthe vehicle via Remote Control or exteriordoor handle. Alarm will be armed after 20seconds.
Arming the alarm can also be achieved bylocking the vehicle using the trim switcheswhile a side door is open and closing alldoors, or using the driver's door cylinder.In these two last cases, alarm will bearmed after 20 seconds.
Note:Alarm will arm due to an auto-relock.See Doors and Locks (page 55).
Disarming the Alarm
Vehicles Without Intelligent AccessSystem
Disarm and silence the alarm by unlockingthe doors with the key and switching yourvehicle on with a correctly coded key orunlocking the doors with the remotecontrol.
Vehicles with Intelligent AccessSystem
Note:A valid intelligent access key mustbe located within the detection range ofthat door for entry.
Disarm the alarm by performing aintelligent access entry, or switching yourvehicle on, or unlocking the vehicle withthe remote control.
Disarm the alarm by performing a keylessentry, or switching your vehicle on, orunlocking the vehicle with the remotecontrol.
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ADJUSTING THE STEERING
WHEEL
WARNING: Do not adjust thesteering wheel when your vehicle ismoving.
Note:Make sure that you are sitting in thecorrect position. See Sitting in the CorrectPosition (page 109).
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 160).
INFORMATION DISPLAY
CONTROL
See General Information (page 88).
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 use the heated steeringwheel only when the engine is running.
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Note:The system uses a sensor and isdesigned to control the temperature of thesteering wheel and to prevent it fromoverheating.
Note:In warm temperatures, the steeringwheel quickly reaches its maximumtemperature and the system reduces thecurrent to the heating element. This couldcause you to think that the system hasstopped working but it has not. This isnormal.
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