2023 FORD MAVERICK Owners Manual

WHAT IS THE BATTERY BACKUPALARM
The battery backup alarm is an additionalalarm sounder that has its own battery. Itcan detect if the vehicle battery isdisconnected to overcome the alarmsystem.
ARMING THE ANTI-THEFT ALARMSYSTEM
The alarm is ready to arm when yourvehicle is switched off.
Lock your vehicle with your remote controlto arm the alarm.
DISARMING THE ANTI-THEFTALARM SYSTEM
Disarm the alarm by performing any of thefollowing actions:
•Unlock the doors or luggagecompartment with the remote control.
•Switch your vehicle on or start yourvehicle.
ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM
SETTINGS
WHAT ARE THE ALARM SECURITYLEVELS
You can select two levels of alarm security,all sensors and perimeter sensing.
All Sensors
All sensors is the standard setting.
In all sensors, all equipped sensors are onwhen you arm the alarm.
Note:Do not arm the alarm with all sensorsif passengers, animals or other movingobjects are inside your vehicle.
Perimeter Sensing
In perimeter sensing, the interior sensorsare off when you arm the alarm.
All the other equipped sensors activatewhen you arm the alarm in this mode.
SETTING THE ALARM SECURITYLEVEL
To select a different security level, use theinstrument cluster display:
1.Select Settings.
2.Select Vehicle.
3.Select Alarm.
4.Select a setting.
WHAT IS ASK ON EXIT
You can choose which level of security yourequire after you switch the ignition off.
Note:If you do not choose a setting, thesystem defaults to all sensors.
SWITCHING ASK ON EXIT ON ANDOFF
To switch the system on or off, use theinstrument cluster display:
1.Select Settings.
2.Select Vehicle.
3.Select Alarm.
4.Switch Ask on exit on or off.
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SECURITY – TROUBLESHOOTING
SECURITY – INFORMATION MESSAGES
DetailsMessage
The system has not detected a correctly coded key.No Key Detected
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checkedas soon as possible.Starting System Fault
Displays when the alarm has been triggered due to unauthor-ized entry.Vehicle Alarm To StopAlarm, Start Vehicle.
Alarm Announcement
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SECURITY – FREQUENTLY ASKEDQUESTIONS
What should I do if there is anypotential alarm problem with myvehicle?
Take all remote controls to anauthorized dealer if there is anypotential alarm problem with yourvehicle.
What should I do if the vehicle is unableto start with a correctly coded key?
Have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
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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 135).
1.Unlock the steering column.
2.Adjust the steering wheel to the desiredposition.
3.Lock the steering column.
HORN
Press on the center of thesteering wheel near the horn iconto activate the horn.
SWITCHING THE HEATED
STEERING WHEEL ON AND OFF
(IF EQUIPPED)
To activate the heated steeringwheel, press the button on theclimate control unit. An indicatoron the button illuminates when the heatedsteering wheel is on.
Note:The engine must be running to usethis feature.
Note:A sensor regulates the temperatureof the steering wheel.
Note:The heated steering wheel mayremain on after remote starting your vehicle,depending on the remote start settings. Itmay also turn on when you start your vehicleif it was on the last time the engine wasswitched off.
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WIPERS
WIPER PRECAUTIONS
Do not operate the wipers on a drywindshield. This could scratch the glass ordamage the wiper blades. Use thewindshield washers before wiping a drywindshield.
Fully defrost the windshield before youswitch the windshield wipers on.
Switch the windshield wipers off beforeentering a car wash.
SWITCHING WINDSHIELD WIPERSON AND OFF
Single wipe.A
Intermittent wipe/Auto wipe.B
Normal wipe.C
High-speed wipe.D
Push the lever up or down tooperate the windshield wipers.
CHECKING THE WIPER
BLADES
Improving Your Windshield WiperPerformance
Run the tip of your fingers over the edge ofthe blade to check for roughness.
REPLACING THE FRONT
WIPER BLADES
Note:For vehicles with a service position,make sure the windshield wipers are in thisposition before proceeding.
Note:You can use the service position toprovide easier access to the wiper bladesfor freeing them from snow and ice.
Note:Switch the windshield wipers offbefore switching the ignition off.
Make sure your vehicle is off beforebeginning this procedure.
1.Move the wiper blades to the serviceposition.
Note:To place the wiper arms in a serviceposition, switch your vehicle on in accessorymode, switch on the wipers and switch yourvehicle off when the wipers are at theirhighest position.
Note:Do not manually move the wiperarms to the service position unless the wiperpath is obstructed by snow or ice.
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2.Lift the wiper arms away from thewindshield.
Note:Do not hold the wiper blade to lift thewiper arm.
3.Press the wiper blade locking buttonstogether.
Note:Make sure that the wiper arm doesnot spring back against the glass when thewiper blade is not attached.
4.Slightly rotate the wiper blade.
5.Replace the wiper blade.
Note:Make sure that the wiper blade locksinto place.
6.Lower the wiper arms to thewindshield.
7.Switch the ignition on.
Note:Do not switch the ignition on or turnon the accessory mode when the wiperblades are off the windshield.
8.Cycle the wipers once.
WASHERS
WASHER PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: If you operate yourvehicle in temperatures below 41°F(5°C), use washer fluid with antifreezeprotection. Failure to use washer fluidwith antifreeze protection in coldweather could result in impairedwindshield vision and increase the riskof injury or accident.
Do not operate the washers when thewasher reservoir is empty. This could causethe washer pump to overheat.
Keep the outside of the windshield clean.The rain sensor is very sensitive and thewipers may operate if dirt, mist or insectshit the windshield.
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USING THE WINDSHIELD WASHER
Pull the lever toward you tooperate the windshield washer.
Note:A courtesy wipe occurs a short timeafter the wipers stop to clear any remainingwasher fluid when switched on. SeeSwitching the Courtesy Wipe On and Off(page 91).
SWITCHING THE COURTESY WIPEON AND OFF
1.Using the instrument cluster controlson the steering wheel, select Settings.
2.Select Vehicle.
3.Select Wipers.
4.Switch Courtesy Wipe on or off.
ADDING WASHER FLUID
WASHER FLUID SPECIFICATION
See Washer Fluid Specification (page374).
WIPERS AND WASHERS –
TROUBLESHOOTING
WIPERS AND WASHERS –WARNING LAMPS
Illuminates when the windshieldwasher fluid is low.
WIPERS AND WASHERS –FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why are there streaks and smears onthe windshield?
The wiper blades could be dirty, wornor damaged. Check the wiper blades.See Checking the Wiper Blades(page 89). If the wiper blades are dirty,clean them with washer fluid or waterapplied with a soft sponge or cloth. Ifthe wiper blades are worn or damaged,install new ones. See Replacing theFront Wiper Blades (page 89).
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CONTROL
Lamps off.A
Parking lamps on.B
Autolamps on.C
Headlamps on.D
Rotate the control to make a selection.
Note:The lighting control defaults toautolamps every time you switch yourvehicle on.
HEADLAMPS
USING THE HIGH BEAMHEADLAMPS
Push the lever away from you toswitch the high beams on.
Push the lever forward again or pull thelever toward you to switch the high beamsoff.
Slightly pull the lever toward you andrelease it to flash the headlamps.
Note:Continuous activation only withheadlamps on.
SWITCHING HEADLAMP EXITDELAY ON AND OFF
To switch headlamp exit delay on, pull theturn signal lever toward you after switchingyour vehicle off.
To switch headlamp exit delay off, pull theturn signal lever toward you again or switchyour vehicle on.
Note:The headlamps turn off after threeminutes with any door open or 30 secondsafter the last door closes.
HEADLAMP INDICATORS
Lamps On
Illuminates when you switch thelow beam headlamps or theparking lamps on.
Headlamp High Beam
Illuminates when you switch thehigh beam headlamps on.
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