2020 FORD ECOSPORT belt

TAILGATE
WARNING: It is extremelydangerous to ride in a cargo area, insideor outside of a vehicle. In a crash, peopleriding in these areas are more likely to beseriously injured or killed. Do not allowpeople to ride in any area of your vehiclethat is not equipped with seats andseatbelts. Make sure everyone in yourvehicle is in a seat and properly using aseatbelt. Failure to follow this warningcould result in serious personal injury ordeath.
WARNING: Make sure that youfully close the tailgate to preventexhaust fumes from entering yourvehicle. If you are unable to fully closethe tailgate, open the air vents or thewindows to allow fresh air to enter yourvehicle. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Make sure that youfully close the tailgate to preventpassengers and cargo from falling out.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in personal injury or death.
Note:Be careful when opening or closingthe tailgate in a garage or other enclosedarea to avoid damaging the tailgate.
Opening the Tailgate
tailgate release button.A
Note:Vehicle without Intelligent Access,you must unlock your vehicle in order toopen the tailgate.
Note:Vehicle with Intelligent Access youcan unlock your vehicle in order to open thetailgate or if an intelligent access key iswithin 3.3 ft (1 m) of the tailgate, thetailgate unlocks when you press the tailgaterelease button even if the vehicle is locked.
Note:For vehicles with a spare wheel, whenyou unlatch the tailgate and pull the exteriorhandle, the mechanism fully opens thetailgate. When closing, the mechanismslowly closes the tailgate.
Press the release button located on thetailgate right-hand tail lamp.
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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 vehiclewith the warning lamp on is dangerous.A significant decrease in brakingperformance may occur. It may take youlonger to stop your vehicle. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.Driving extended distances with theparking brake engaged can cause brakefailure and the risk of personal 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.
Battery
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 checked assoon 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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Blind Spot (If Equipped)
It will illuminate when you switchthis feature off or a fault hasbeen detected. Contact yourauthorized dealer as soon possible.
Door Ajar Warning Lamp
Illuminates when you switch theignition on and remains on if anydoor, the hood or the liftgate isnot closed properly.
Stability Control and TractionControl Off Warning Lamp
It illuminates when you switchthe system off.
See Stability Control (page161).
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 160).See Using Stability Control (page 161).
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 afastened seatbelt to prevent the seatbeltreminder from coming on. The occupantprotection system will only provideoptimum protection when you use theseatbelt 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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ActionMessage
Displays when the service interval has been reset.Service Done
Displays when the date and time is not set. If the dateand time are set and the message remains, contactan authorized dealer.
Maintenance Reminder Set ToOff
Indicates that your vehicle has reached the estimatedtime or distance for the scheduled maintenance.Contact an authorized dealer.
Service Required
MyKey
ActionMessage
Displays when you are programming a MyKey.Create MyKey
Displays when you are programming a MyKey.Hold OK to Create MyKey
Displays when trying to create a MyKey with a keyalready designated as a MyKey.Key is Already a MyKey
Displays when you are programming a MyKey and thekey is not correctly positioned in the backup slot.Place Key in Backup Location
Displays if the system fails to create a MyKey.MyKey not Created
Displays when MyKey is active.MyKey Active Drive Safely
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speedlimit is reached.Check Speed Drive Safely
Displays when starting your vehicle, a MyKey is in useand the MyKey speed limit is on.Speed Limited to avg speedmetric:##0 km/h
Speed Limited to avg speedimperial:##0 MPH
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the vehicle speedapproaches a preset speed limit.Near Vehicle Top Speed
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speedlimit is reached.Vehicle at Top Speed of MyKeySetting
Displays when a MyKey is in use and seatbelt reminderis activated.Buckle Up to Unmute Audio
Displays when a MyKey is in use and you try to switchthe parking aid system off.MyKey Park Aid Cannot beDeactivated
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SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION
WARNING: Do not recline theseatback too far as this can cause theoccupant to slide under the seatbelt,resulting in serious injury in the event ofa collision.
WARNING: Do not place objectshigher than the top of the seat backrest.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in personal injury or death in theevent of a sudden stop or crash.
When you use them properly, the seat,head restraint, seatbelt and airbags willprovide optimum protection in the eventof a crash.
We recommend that you follow theseguidelines:
•Sit in an upright position with the baseof your spine as far back as possible.
•Do not recline the seatback more than30 degrees.
•Adjust the head restraint so that thetop of it is level with the top of yourhead and as far forward as possible.Make sure that you remaincomfortable.
•Keep sufficient distance betweenyourself and the steering wheel. Werecommend a minimum of 10 in(25 cm) between your breastbone andthe airbag cover.
•Hold the steering wheel with your armsslightly bent.
•Bend your legs slightly so that you canpress the pedals fully.
•Position the shoulder strap of theseatbelt over the center of yourshoulder and position the lap straptightly across your hips.
Make sure that your driving position iscomfortable and that you can maintain fullcontrol of your vehicle.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
WARNING: Fully adjust the headrestraint before you sit in or operate yourvehicle. This will help minimize the riskof neck injury in the event of a crash. Donot adjust the head restraint when yourvehicle is moving.
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WARNING: Do not recline theseatback too far as this can cause theoccupant to slide under the seatbelt,resulting in serious injury in the event ofa collision.
WARNING: Do not place cargo orany objects behind the seat backrestbefore returning it to the original position.Pull on the seat backrest to make surethat it has fully latched after returningthe seat backrest to its original position.An unlatched seat may becomedangerous if you stop suddenly or havea crash.
WARNING: Make sure the seatfully locks into place by rocking itbackward and forward. Not securing theseat into the locked position can bedangerous in a crash and could causeserious personal injury or death.
Moving the Seat Backward andForward
Adjusting the Lumbar Support (If
Equipped)
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Adjusting the Height of theDriver’s Seat (If Equipped)Recline Adjustment
POWER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING: Do not adjust thedriver seat or seat backrest when yourvehicle is moving. This may result insudden seat movement, causing the lossof control of your vehicle.
WARNING: Reclining the seatbackcan cause an occupant to slide under theseat's seatbelt, resulting in severepersonal injuries in the event of a crash.
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Fold the seatback forward until it rests onthe head restraints.
Folding the Seatback Upright
WARNING: When unfolding theseat, make sure that the seatbelts arenot trapped behind 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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