2020 FORD ECOSPORT tailgate

Introduction
About This Manual..........................................7
Symbols Glossary............................................7
Data Recording.................................................9
Perchlorate.......................................................13
Ford Credit........................................................13
Replacement Parts Recommendation............................................................................13
Special Notices...............................................14
Mobile Communications Equipment............................................................................15
Export Unique Options................................16
Environment
Protecting the Environment.......................17
Child Safety
General Information......................................18
Installing Child Restraints..........................20
Booster Seats.................................................25
Child Restraint Positioning.........................27
Child Safety Locks........................................29
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation...................................31
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................32
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.....................34
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime............................................................34
Seatbelt Reminder........................................35
Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance...............................................37
Seatbelt Extension........................................37
Personal Safety System™
Personal Safety System™.........................38
Supplementary RestraintsSystem
Principle of Operation.................................39
Driver and Passenger Airbags..................40
Front Passenger Sensing System............41
Side Airbags....................................................43
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.......45
Safety Canopy™...........................................45
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......47
Airbag Disposal.............................................48
911 Assist
About 911 Assist.............................................49
Emergency Call Requirements................49
Emergency Call Limitations......................50
Keys and Remote Controls
Principle of Operation..................................51
General Information on RadioFrequencies..................................................51
Remote Control..............................................51
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control..........................................................................55
MyKey™
Principle of Operation.................................56
Creating a MyKey...........................................57
Programming a MyKey................................58
Clearing All MyKeys......................................58
Checking MyKey System Status..............58
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems........................................................59
MyKey – Troubleshooting..........................59
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking...............................60
Keyless Entry...................................................63
Tailgate.............................................................65
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System........................67
Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................69
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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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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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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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Reading Lamps
1.Carefully remove the lamp.
2.Turn the bulb holder counterclockwiseand remove it.
3.Remove the bulb.
Map Lamp (driver side) (If Equipped)
1.Position the visor down.
2.Carefully remove the lamp.
3.Turn the bulb holder counterclockwiseand remove it.
4.Remove the bulb.
Luggage Compartment Lamp,Footwell Lamp and Tailgate Lamp
(If Equipped)
1.Carefully remove the lamp.
2.Carefully remove
3.Remove the bulb.
BULB SPECIFICATION CHART
Power (watt)SpecificationLamp
28/8W28/8WFront direction indicator.
35H8WFront fog lamps.
5WY5WSide repeater.
5W5WSide marker reflector.
21WY21WRear direction indicator.
21/5W21/5WBrake and tail lamp.
21P21WReversing lamps.
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Changing a Bulb...........................................228Central High Mounted Brake Lamp............235Direction indicators............................................231Front Fog Lamps...............................................230Glove box lamp...................................................229Headlamp.............................................................228Interior Lamp.......................................................235Luggage Compartment Lamp, FootwellLamp and Tailgate Lamp...........................236Map Lamp (driver side)...................................236Reading Lamps...................................................236Rear lamps...........................................................233Reversing Lamp..................................................234Side Marker..........................................................229Side Repeater......................................................232Vanity lamp..........................................................235Changing a Fuse...........................................210Fuses.......................................................................210Changing the 12V Battery.........................223Remove and Reinstall the Battery..............224Changing the Engine Air Filter.................237Changing the Air Filter Element....................237Changing the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name orPassword - Vehicles With: SYNC3......................................................................294Changing the Wiper Blades.....................225Rear Window Wiper Blade.............................225Windshield Wiper Blades................................225Checking MyKey System Status..............58MyKey Distance....................................................58Number of Admin Keys......................................59Number of MyKeys..............................................58Checking the Wiper Blades......................224Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance..................................................37Child Restraint Positioning..........................27Child Safety.......................................................18General Information.............................................18Child Safety Locks.........................................29Rear Left-Hand Door..........................................29Rear Right-Hand Door.......................................30Cleaning Leather Seats.............................244Cleaning Products.......................................239Cleaning the Engine....................................242Cleaning the Exterior..................................240Cleaning the Headlamps................................240Exterior Chrome Parts.......................................241Exterior Plastic Parts.........................................241
Stripes or Graphics.............................................241Underbody.............................................................241Under Hood...........................................................241Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens.........................243Cleaning the Interior...................................243Mirrors....................................................................243Cleaning the Wheels..................................244Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades...........................................................242Clearing All MyKeys.......................................58Climate Control............................................106Principle of Operation......................................106Cold Weather Precautions........................188Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check.............................217Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........47Creating a MyKey............................................57Vehicles With a Key..............................................57Vehicles With Push-Button Start...................57Creating a Wi-Fi Hotspot - Vehicles With:SYNC 3.........................................................294Connecting a Device to the Wi-FiHotspot............................................................294Finding the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name andPassword.........................................................294Purchasing a Data Plan...................................294Cross Traffic Alert.........................................170Blocked Sensors..................................................172Switching the System Off and On................172System Errors........................................................172System Lights, Messages and AudibleAlerts...................................................................172System Limitations.............................................172Using the Cross Traffic Alert System...........170Cruise Control..................................................72Principle of Operation.......................................167Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control................................167Customer Assistance.................................196
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Data Recording..................................................9Comfort, Convenience and EntertainmentData........................................................................11Emergency Call System......................................13Event Data.................................................................11
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Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks andUtility Type Vehicles........................................15On Board Diagnostics Data LinkConnector............................................................15Special Instructions..............................................14Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance............15Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow...........15Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance...............................................379Exceptions.............................................................381Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control.............................................167Stability Control.............................................161Principle of Operation........................................161Starter SwitchSee: Ignition Switch...........................................130Starting a Gasoline Engine........................133Cold or Hot Engine..............................................133Engine Idle Speed after Starting...................134Failure to Start.....................................................134Fuel Flooded Engine..........................................133Starting and Stopping the Engine.........130General Information..........................................130Steering.............................................................173Electric Power Steering.....................................173Steering Wheel.................................................71Storage Compartments.............................129SunroofSee: Moonroof......................................................86Supplementary Restraints System.........39Principle of Operation........................................39Symbols Glossary.............................................7SYNC™ 3.........................................................319General Information..........................................319SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting......................357Additional Information andAssistance.......................................................369Apps.......................................................................364Navigation............................................................363Personal Profiles................................................367Phone......................................................................361Resetting the System......................................369USB and Bluetooth Audio..............................358Voice Recognition..............................................357Wi-Fi Connectivity.............................................366SYNC™ Applications andServices........................................................306911 Assist..............................................................306
SYNC Mobile Apps...........................................308SYNC™...........................................................302General Information.........................................302SYNC™ Troubleshooting..........................310
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Tailgate..............................................................65Closing the Tailgate............................................66Opening the Tailgate..........................................65Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications............278The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).......................198Tire Care..........................................................255Glossary of Tire Terminology.........................257Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading.............................................................255Information Contained on the TireSidewall...........................................................258Temperature A B C............................................256Traction AA A B C..............................................256Treadwear............................................................256Tire Inflation When PuncturedSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................249Tire Pressure Monitoring System............271Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System........................................272Understanding Your Tire PressureMonitoring System .......................................273Tire Repair KitSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................249Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................249First stage: reinflating the tire with sealingcompound and air.........................................251General Information.........................................249Second stage: checking tire pressure........254Tips for use of the kit.......................................250What to do after the tire has beensealed................................................................255What to do when a tire is punctured.........250TiresSee: Wheels and Tires.....................................248Towing a Trailer..............................................181Load Placement...................................................181Towing Points................................................185Front Towing Point.............................................185Rear Towing Point..............................................186
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