2023 FORD E SERIES lock

Introduction
About This Manual..........................................7
Symbols Glossary............................................7
Perchlorate.........................................................9
Ford Credit..........................................................9
Replacement Parts Recommendation...........................................................................10
Special Notices...............................................10
Mobile Communications Equipment............................................................................12
Data Privacy
Data Privacy.....................................................13
Service Data.....................................................14
Event Data........................................................14
Settings Data...................................................15
Connected Vehicle Data..............................15
Mobile Device Data.......................................16
Emergency Call System Data....................16
Environment
Protecting the Environment.......................17
At a Glance
Instrument Panel...........................................18
Child Safety
General Information.....................................20
Installing Child Restraints..........................22
Booster Seats.................................................26
Child Restraint Positioning........................28
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation.................................30
Fastening the Seatbelts...............................31
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.....................33
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime............................................................33
Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance...............................................34
Seatbelt Extensions.....................................34
Supplementary RestraintsSystem
Principle of Operation.................................35
Driver and Passenger Airbags..................36
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator......40
Airbag Disposal...............................................41
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on RadioFrequencies.................................................42
Remote Control.............................................42
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control..........................................................................44
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking................................45
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System.......................48
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel..................49
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: AdaptiveCruise Control............................................49
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: CruiseControl..........................................................49
Information Display Control.....................50
Horn...................................................................50
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers.........................................51
Windshield Washers.....................................51
Lighting
General Information.....................................52
Lighting Control.............................................52
Autolamps.......................................................53
Instrument Lighting Dimmer....................53
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Daytime Running Lamps............................53
Direction Indicators......................................54
Automatic High Beam Control
What Is Automatic High Beam Control..........................................................................55
Switching Automatic High Beam ControlOn and Off...................................................55
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators..........................................................................55
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control..........................................................................56
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows.............................................57
Exterior Mirrors................................................57
Interior Mirror..................................................58
Sun Visors........................................................58
Instrument Cluster
Gauges..............................................................59
Warning Lamps and Indicators................62
Audible Warnings and Indicators............64
Information Displays
General Information.....................................65
Information Messages................................69
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control..............................74
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................................75
Rear Passenger Climate Controls...........76
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position...................77
Head Restraints..............................................77
Manual Seats..................................................78
Power Seats....................................................79
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points................................80
Starting and Stopping theEngine
General Information.....................................82
Ignition Switch................................................82
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................82
Engine Block Heater....................................84
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions.......................................86
Fuel Quality - E85.........................................86
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................88
Running Out of Fuel.....................................88
Refueling..........................................................89
Fuel Consumption........................................90
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law..................................................92
Catalytic Converter.......................................93
Transmission
Automatic Transmission............................96
Brakes
General Information..................................100
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes..........................................................................101
Parking Brake.................................................101
Hill Start Assist.............................................102
Traction Control
Principle of Operation................................103
Using Traction Control...............................103
Stability Control
Principle of Operation...............................104
Using Stability Control..............................105
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for choosing Ford. Werecommend that you take some time toget to know your vehicle by reading thismanual. The more that you know aboutyour vehicle, the greater the safety andpleasure you will get from driving it.
WARNING: Driving whiledistracted can result in loss of vehiclecontrol, crash and injury. We stronglyrecommend that you use extremecaution when using any device that maytake your focus off the road. Yourprimary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. Werecommend against the use of anyhand-held device while driving andencourage the use of voice-operatedsystems when possible. Make sure youare aware of all applicable local lawsthat may affect the use of electronicdevices while driving.
Note: This manual describes productfeatures and options available throughoutthe range of available models, sometimeseven before they are generally available. Itmay describe options not fitted to thevehicle you have purchased.
Note: Some of the illustrations in thismanual may show features as used indifferent models, so may appear differentto you on your vehicle.
Note: Always use and operate your vehiclein line with all applicable laws andregulations.
Note: Pass on this manual when sellingyour vehicle. It is an integral part of yourvehicle.
This manual may qualify the location of acomponent as left-hand side or right-handside. The side is determined when facingforward in the seat.
Right-hand side.A
Left-hand side.B
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
These are some of the symbols you maysee on your vehicle.
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubricanttype
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleumbased
Brake system
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Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt
Flammable
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard flashers
Heated rear window
Windshield defrosting system
Interior luggage compartmentrelease
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
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Horn control
Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Requires registered technician
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
See Service Manual
Malfunction Indicator Lamp(MIL)
Passenger airbag activated
Passenger airbag deactivated
Side airbag
Shield the eyes
Stability control
Hill descent control
Trail control
Windshield wiping system
Windshield wash and wipe
PERCHLORATE
Certain components in your vehicle suchas airbag modules, seatbelt pretensionersand remote control batteries may containperchlorate material. Special handlingmay apply for service or vehicle end of lifedisposal.
For more information visit:
Web Address
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazard-ouswaste/perchlorate
FORD CREDIT
US Only
Ford Credit offers a full range of financingand lease plans to help you acquire yourvehicle. If you have financed or leased yourvehicle through Ford Credit, thank you foryour business.
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Fleet Telematics Modem (If Equipped)
The onboard modem provides access todata to support telematics services suchas location, speed, idle time, fuel, vehiclediagnostics and maintenance alerts. Toexplore data, telematics services, thirdparty service provider support and tomanage existing telematics accounts, referto www.commericalsolutions.ford.com orcall 833-FCS-FORD.
Note:This is not available with FordPassConnect.
FordPass Connect (If Equipped)
With a FordPass Connect-equippedvehicle, you can use FordPass to track yourvehicle’s location and remotely accessvehicle features such as start, lock andunlock and vehicle status including fuellevel and approximate mileage. Messageand data rates may apply. Services maybe limited by mobile phone networkcoverage area. For additional information,refer to www.fordpass.com.
On Board Diagnostics Data LinkConnector
WARNING: Do not connectwireless plug-in devices to the data linkconnector. Unauthorized third partiescould gain access to vehicle data andimpair the performance of safety relatedsystems. Only allow repair facilities thatfollow our service and repair instructionsto connect their equipment to the datalink connector.
Your vehicle has an OBD Data LinkConnector (DLC) that is used inconjunction with a diagnostic scan tool forvehicle diagnostics, repairs andreprogramming services. Installing anaftermarket device that uses the DLCduring normal driving for purposes such as
remote insurance company monitoring,transmission of vehicle data to otherdevices or entities, or altering theperformance of the vehicle, may causeinterference with or even damage tovehicle systems. We do not recommendor endorse the use of aftermarket plug-indevices unless approved by Ford. Thevehicle Warranty will not cover damagecaused by an aftermarket plug-in device.
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucksand Utility Type Vehicles
WARNING: Utility vehicles have asignificantly higher rollover rate thanother types of vehicles.
WARNING: Vehicles with a highercenter of gravity (utility and four-wheeldrive vehicles) handle differently thanvehicles with a lower center of gravity(passenger cars). Avoid sharp turns,excessive speed and abrupt steering inthese vehicles. Failure to drive cautiouslyincreases the risk of losing control of yourvehicle, vehicle rollover, personal injuryand death.
Before you drive your vehicle, please readthis Owner’s Manual carefully. Your vehicleis not a passenger car. As with othervehicles of this type, failure to operate thisvehicle correctly may result in loss ofvehicle control, vehicle rollover, personalinjury or death.
Using your Vehicle as anAmbulance
If your light truck has the Ford AmbulancePreparation Package, it may be utilized asan ambulance. Ford urges ambulancemanufacturers to follow therecommendations of the Ford IncompleteVehicle Manual, Ford Truck Body Builder’sLayout Book and the Qualified Vehicle
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INSTALLING CHILD
RESTRAINTS
Child Seats
Use a child restraint (sometimes called aninfant carrier, convertible seat, or toddlerseat) for infants, toddlers, or childrenweighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less (generallyage four or younger).
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts
WARNING: Do not place arearward facing child restraint in front ofan active airbag. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
WARNING: Properly securechildren 12 years old and under in a rearseating position whenever possible. Ifyou are unable to properly secure allchildren in a rear seating position,properly secure the largest child on thefront seat. If you must use a forwardfacing child restraint on the front seat,move the seat as far back as possible.Failure to follow these instructions couldresult in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Depending on whereyou secure a child restraint, anddepending on the child restraint design,you may block access to certain seatbeltbuckle assemblies and LATCH loweranchors, rendering those featurespotentially unusable. To avoid risk ofinjury, make sure occupants only useseating positions where they are able tobe properly restrained.
When installing a child restraint withcombination lap and shoulder belts:
•Use the correct seatbelt buckle for thatseating position.
•Insert the belt tongue into the properbuckle until you hear a snap and feel itlatch. Make sure the tongue is securelyfastened in the buckle.
•Keep the buckle release buttonpointing up and away from the childrestraint, with the tongue between thechild restraint and the release button,to prevent accidental unbuckling.
•Place the vehicle seat in the uprightposition before you install the childrestraint.
•Put the seatbelt in the automaticlocking mode. See Step 5. This vehicledoes not require the use of a lockingclip.
Perform the following steps wheninstalling the child restraint withcombination lap and shoulder belts:
Note:Although the child restraintillustrated is a forward facing child restraint,the steps are the same for installing a rearfacing child restraint.
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1.Position the child restraint in a seatwith a combination lap and shoulderbelt.
2.Pull down on the shoulder belt andthen grasp the shoulder belt and lapbelt together.
3.While holding the shoulder and lap beltportions together, route the tonguethrough the child restraint accordingto the child restraint manufacturer'sinstructions. Make sure that you did nottwist the belt webbing.
4.Insert the belt tongue into the properbuckle (the buckle closest to thedirection the tongue is coming from)for that seating position until you heara snap and feel the latch engage. Makesure the tongue is latched securely bypulling on it.
5.To put the retractor in the automaticlocking mode, grasp the shoulderportion of the belt and pull downwarduntil you pull all of the belt out.
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