2022 FORD MAVERICK brakes

DRIVING IN SPECIAL
CONDITIONS
EMERGENCY MANEUVERS
In an unavoidable emergency where you
must make a sudden sharp maneuver, turn
the steering wheel only as rapidly and as
far as required to avoid the emergency.
Apply smooth pressure to the accelerator
pedal or brake pedal as needed. Avoid
abrupt steering, acceleration and braking
changes. Abrupt changes could increase
the risk of vehicle roll over, loss of vehicle
control and personal injury. If possible, use
any available road surfaces to bring your
vehicle under control.
DRIVING THROUGH MUD AND
WATER
Mud
Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle
speed or direction when you are driving in
mud. Even all-wheel drive and four-wheel
drive vehicles can lose traction in mud. If
your vehicle slides, steer in the direction of
the slide until you regain control of your
vehicle. After driving through mud, clean
off residue stuck to rotating driveshafts
and tires. Excess residue can cause an
imbalance that could damage drive
components.
Note:
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud, it
could be rocked out by shifting between
forward and reverse gears, stopping
between shifts in a steady pattern. Press
lightly on the accelerator in each gear.
Note: Do not rock your vehicle if the engine
is not at normal operating temperature, as
damage to the transmission could occur. Note:
Do not rock your vehicle for more
than a minute, as damage to the
transmission and tires could occur or the
engine could overheat.
Water
If you must drive though deep water, drive
slowly. The water could limit traction or
brake capability. See Driving Through
Shallow Water (page 275).
When driving though water, determine the
depth and avoid water higher than the
center of the wheel.
Once through water, always try the brakes.
Wet brakes do not stop your vehicle as
quickly as dry brakes. Apply light pressure
to the brake pedal while slowly moving the
vehicle to dry the brakes.
Note: Driving through deep water could
cause damage to the transmission. If the
front or rear axle is submerged in water,
have the axle lubricant and power transfer
unit lubricant checked and changed if
necessary.
DRIVING ON HILLY OR SLOPING
TERRAIN WARNING:
Extreme care should
be used when steering the vehicle in
reverse down a slope so as not to cause
the vehicle to swerve out of control.
Although natural obstacles could make it
necessary to travel diagonally up or down
a hill or steep incline, you should try to drive
straight up or straight down.
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Note:
Avoid turning on steep slopes or hills.
A danger lies in losing traction, slipping
sideways and possible vehicle roll over.
Whenever driving on a hill, determine
beforehand the route you can use. Do not
drive over the crest of a hill without seeing
what conditions are on the other side. Do
not drive in reverse over a hill without the
aid of an observer.
Apply just enough power to the wheels to
climb the hill. Too much power causes the
tires to slip, spin or lose traction, and you
could lose control of your vehicle. When
descending a steep hill, do not descend
the hill in neutral. Avoid sudden hard
braking to keep the front wheels rolling and
to maintain your vehicle's steering.
Note: Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes,
apply the brakes steadily. Do not pump the
brakes.
Note: If your vehicle gets stuck driving on
hilly or sloping terrain, it could be rocked out
by shifting between forward and reverse
gears, stopping between shifts in a steady
pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in
each gear.
Note: Do not rock your vehicle if the engine
is not at normal operating temperature, as
damage to the transmission could occur.
Note: Do not rock your vehicle for more
than a minute, as damage to the
transmission and tires could occur or the
engine could overheat.
DRIVING IN SAND
When driving over sand, try to keep all four
wheels on the most solid area of the trail.
Steadily drive through the terrain. Apply
the accelerator slowly and avoid excessive
wheel slip. Do not drive your vehicle in
deep sand for an extended period of time.
This could overheat the system. A
message appears in the instrument cluster
display. Note:
If your vehicle gets stuck driving on
hilly or sloping terrain, it could be rocked out
by shifting between forward and reverse
gears, stopping between shifts in a steady
pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in
each gear.
Note: Do not rock your vehicle if the engine
is not at normal operating temperature, as
damage to the transmission could occur.
Note: Do not rock your vehicle for more
than a minute, as damage to the
transmission and tires could occur or the
engine could overheat
DRIVING THROUGH SHALLOW
WATER WARNING: Do not attempt to
cross a deep or flowing body of water.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death.
Note: Driving through standing water can
cause vehicle damage.
Note: Engine damage can occur if water
enters the air filter.
Before driving through standing water,
check the depth. Never drive through water
that is higher than the bottom of the wheel
hubs.
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When driving through standing water, drive
very slowly and do not stop your vehicle.
Your brake performance and traction could
be limited. After driving through water and
as soon as it is safe to do so:
•
Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the
brakes and to check that they work.
• Turn the steering wheel to check that
the steering power assist works.
Check the function of the following:
• Horn
• Exterior lights
FLOOR MATS WARNING: Use a floor mat
designed to fit the footwell of your
vehicle that does not obstruct the pedal
area. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death. WARNING:
Pedals that cannot
move freely can cause loss of vehicle
control and increase the risk of serious
personal injury. WARNING:
Secure the floor mat
to both retention devices so that it
cannot slip out of position and interfere
with the pedals. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in the loss of
control of your vehicle, personal injury or
death. WARNING: Do not place additional
floor mats or any other covering on top
of the original floor mats. This could
result in the floor mat interfering with the
operation of the pedals. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in the loss of
control of your vehicle, personal injury or
death. WARNING:
Always make sure that
objects cannot fall into the driver foot
well while your vehicle is moving. Objects
that are loose can become trapped
under the pedals causing a loss of
vehicle control. To install floor mats that have eyelets,
position the floor mat eyelet over the
retention post and press down to lock in
position. Repeat for all eyelets on the floor
mat.
To remove the floor mats, reverse the
installation procedure.
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PREPARING YOUR VEHICLE
FOR STORAGE
If you plan on storing your vehicle for 30
days or more, the following maintenance
recommendations ensures your vehicle
stays in good operating condition.
Under various conditions, long-term
storage may lead to degraded engine
performance or failure unless you use
specific precautions to preserve your
vehicle.
General
•
Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated
place.
• If vehicles are stored outside, they
require regular maintenance to protect
against rust and weather damage.
• Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under your vehicle are covered
with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)
every 15 days to lubricate working parts
and prevent corrosion.
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
Engine
• Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil
contains contaminants which may
cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast
idle with the climate controls set to
defrost until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running. Body
•
Wash your vehicle thoroughly to
remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from
exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housings
and the underside of front fenders.
• Periodically wash your vehicle if it is
stored in exposed locations.
• Touch-up exposed or primed metal to
prevent rust.
• Cover chrome and stainless steel parts
with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary
when you wash your vehicle.
• Lubricate all hood, door and luggage
compartment hinges and latches with
a light grade oil.
• Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Hybrid Battery Systems
We recommend the following actions for
your vehicle:
• When storing your vehicle for greater
than 30 days the state of charge
should be approximately 50%.
Additionally we recommend
disconnecting the 12V battery which
will reduce system loads on the HV
battery.
12 Volt Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if you disconnect the battery
cables.
Brakes
Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
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911 Assist...........................................................59
A
A/C See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: Dual
Automatic Temperature Control
(DATC)............................................................... 126
See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
(EATC)............................................................... 130
About This Manual..........................................17
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 191
Accessing the Trip Computer - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Screen.................................121
Accessing the Trip Computer - Vehicles With: 6.5 Inch Screen................................121
Accessories....................................................433
Adaptive Cruise Control
.............................215
Adaptive Cruise Control –
Troubleshooting............................................ 223
Lane Centering..................................................... 221
Adaptive Cruise Control Automatic Cancellation................................................218
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators........221
Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations...................................................216
Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions..................................................215
Adaptive Cruise Control – Troubleshooting........................................223
Adaptive Cruise Control – Information Messages......................................................... 223
Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors..................104
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................312
Adjusting the Instrument Panel Lighting Brightness......................................................99
Adjusting the Integrated Trailer Brake Controller Mode........................................269
Adjusting the Seatbelt Height
...................45
Adjusting the Seatbelts During Pregnancy......................................................45
Adjusting the Sound Settings
.................385
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................89
Adjusting the Volume................................384 Aid Mode
.........................................................232
How Does Aid Mode Work.............................. 232
What Is Aid Mode............................................... 232
Airbag Precautions
........................................52
Airbags...............................................................50
Front Passenger Sensing System..................54
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: Dual
Automatic Temperature Control
(DATC)............................................................... 126
See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
(EATC)............................................................... 130
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 2.0L EcoBoost™........365
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (HEV)
............................................366
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.0L
EcoBoost™.................................................... 308
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)..................309
Alert and Aid Mode.....................................232 How Does Alert and Aid Mode Work..........233
What Is Alert and Aid Mode........................... 232
Alert Mode.......................................................231 Adjusting the Steering Wheel Vibration
Intensity............................................................ 232
How Does Alert Mode Work........................... 232
What Is Alert Mode............................................. 231
All-Wheel Drive
.............................................189
All-Wheel Drive – Troubleshooting.............190
All-Wheel Drive Limitations
.....................189
All-Wheel Drive Precautions...................189
All-Wheel Drive – Troubleshooting........................................190
All-Wheel Drive – Information Messages......................................................... 190
AM/FM Radio................................................376 AM/FM Radio Limitations.............................. 386
Selecting a Radio Station.............................. 386
Ambient Lighting
...........................................99
Adjusting Ambient Lighting........................... 100
Switching Ambient Lighting On and Off........................................................................\
. 99
Anti-Lock Braking System..........................191 Anti-Lock Braking System Indicators...........191
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Automatic Transmission –
Troubleshooting............................................. 188
Grade Assist - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)................................................................. 186
Manual Park Release - Gasoline...................186
Temporary Neutral Mode................................ 185
Automatic Transmission Position Indicators......................................................184
Automatic Transmission Positions........183 Drive (D)................................................................ 184
Low (L)................................................................... 184
Neutral (N)........................................................... 184
Park (P).................................................................. 183
Reverse (R)........................................................... 183
Automatic Transmission Precautions..................................................183
Automatic Transmission – Troubleshooting........................................188
Automatic Transmission – Information Messages .......................................................... 188
Auto Mode
.......................................................127
Auto Mode Indicators........................................ 127
Switching Auto Mode On and Off.................127
Switching Dual Mode On and Off................129
Auto-Start-Stop...........................................168 Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting...........169
Auto-Start-Stop Indicators......................168
Auto-Start-Stop Precautions
..................168
Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting.........................................169
Auto-Start-Stop – Frequently Asked Questions.......................................................... 170
Auto-Start-Stop – Information Messages.......................................................... 169
Autounlock........................................................74 Autounlock Requirements................................ 74
Switching Autounlock On and Off.................74
What Is Autounlock............................................. 74
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive......................................... 189
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery...................... 310
Blind Spot Information System..............237 Blind Spot Information System –
Troubleshooting............................................ 239Blind Spot Information System
Indicators.....................................................238
Blind Spot Information System Limitations...................................................237
Blind Spot Information System Precautions
..................................................237
Blind Spot Information System Requirements.............................................237
Blind Spot Information System – Troubleshooting........................................239
Blind S

pot Information System –
Information Messages................................ 239
Body Control Module Fuse Box.............296 Accessing the Body Control Module Fuse
Box..................................................................... 296
Identifying the Fuses in the Body Control Module Fuse Box.......................................... 296
Locating the Body Control Module Fuse Box..................................................................... 296
Body Styling Kit Precautions...................324
Body Styling Kits..........................................324
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........299
Booster Seats
..................................................39
Brake Fluid Specification...........................192
Brake Over Accelerator
................................191
Brake Precautions.........................................191
Brakes................................................................191 Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 191
Brakes – Troubleshooting............................... 193
Brakes – Troubleshooting.........................193 Brakes – Frequently Asked
Questions......................................................... 193
Brakes – Warning Lamps................................ 193
Breaking-In.....................................................273
C
Calculating Payload
....................................255
Calculating the Load Limit.......................255
Canceling the Set Speed...........................214
Capacities and Specifications
................355
Catalytic Converter.......................................181 Catalytic Converter –
Troubleshooting.............................................. 181
Catalytic Converter Precautions..............181
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