2023 FORD MAVERICK service

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
WARNING LAMPS
Anti-Lock Braking System
If it illuminates when you aredriving, this indicates yourvehicle requires service. Yourvehicle continues to have normal brakingwithout the anti-lock brake systemfunction. Have your vehicle checked assoon as possible.
Battery
It illuminates when you switchthe ignition on.
If it illuminates when the engineis running, this indicates your vehiclerequires service. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
Brake System
It illuminates when you apply theparking brake and the ignition ison. If it illuminates when yourvehicle is moving, make sure theparking brake is released. If theparking brake is released, thisindicates low brake fluid level or the brakesystem requires service. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
Note:Indicators may vary depending onregion.
Door Ajar
It illuminates when you switchthe ignition on and remains on ifany door is open.
Electric Park Brake
It illuminates or flashes when theelectric parking brake requiresservice. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
Engine or Motor CoolantTemperature
If it illuminates, safely stop yourvehicle and switch your vehicleoff. Have your vehicle checkedas soon as possible.
Fasten Seatbelt
It illuminates and a tone soundsuntil you fasten the seatbelts.
Fasten Rear Seatbelt
It illuminates and a tone soundsuntil you fasten the rearseatbelts.
High Voltage Electric SystemFailure
It illuminates if your vehicle hasan electrical component fault orfailure that causes your vehicleto shutdown or enter a limited operatingmode. A message may appear in theinstrument cluster display.
Hood Ajar
It illuminates when the ignitionis on and the hood is notcompletely closed.
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Low Beam Warning
It illuminates when the lowbeam headlamp requires service.Have the system checked assoon as possible.
Low Fuel Level
It illuminates when the fuel levelis low.
Low Tire Pressure Warning
It illuminates when your tirepressure is low. If illuminated,check your tire pressure as soonas possible. If it begins to flash at anytime,have the system checked as soon aspossible.
Low Washer Fluid
It illuminates when the washerfluid is low.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
It illuminates when the ignitionis on and the engine is off, this isnormal operation. If it illuminateswhen the engine is on this indicates thatthe emission control system requiresservice. If it flashes, have your vehiclechecked immediately. See Starting andStopping the Engine – Warning Lamps(page 162).
Oil Pressure
It illuminates when the engineoil pressure is low.
Powertrain Fault
Illuminates when the powertrainrequires service. Have thesystem checked as soon aspossible.
WHAT ARE THE INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER INDICATORS
Indicators notify you of various featuresthat are active on your vehicle.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
INDICATORS
Adaptive Cruise Control
See Adaptive Cruise Control(page 219).
Airbag
See Airbags (page 50).
Automatic High Beam Control
See Automatic High BeamControl Indicators (page 96).
Auto Hold
See Auto Hold (page 198).
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STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE – INFORMATION MESSAGES
ActionMessage
Displays if you exceed the starting time limit. You cannotattempt to start the engine for 15 minutes. If you cannot startthe engine after 15 minutes passes, have your vehicle imme-diately checked.
Cranking Time Exceeded
Displays if you are unable to start your vehicle with a correctlycoded key. The system has detected a fault that requiresservice. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Starting System Fault
Displays if the system does not detect a valid passive key.No Key Detected
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WHAT IS AUTO-START-STOP
The system helps reduce fuel consumptionby stopping and restarting the engine whenyour vehicle has stopped. The enginerestarts when you release the brake pedal.
In some situations, your vehicle couldrestart before you release the brake pedal,for example:
•To maintain interior comfort.
•To recharge the battery.
AUTO-START-STOP
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Apply the parkingbrake, shift into park (P), switch theignition off and remove the key beforeyou leave your vehicle. Failure to followthis instruction could result in personalinjury or death.
WARNING: Apply the parkingbrake, shift into park (P), switch theignition off and remove the key beforeyou open the hood or have any serviceor repair work completed. If you do notswitch the ignition off, the engine couldrestart at any time. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
SWITCHING AUTO-START-
STOP ON AND OFF
The system turns on when you switch theignition on.
Press the button to switch thesystem off.
Note:OFF illuminates in the switch.
Note:Deactivating the system using thebutton lasts only one key cycle.
Press the button again to switch thesystem back on.
Note: The system turns off if it detects amalfunction. If the system malfunctions,have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Stop your vehicle, keep your foot on thebrake pedal and the transmission in drive(D).
Note:Power assist steering turns off whenthe engine stops.
RESTARTING THE ENGINE
Release the brake pedal or press theaccelerator pedal.
A message appears in the instrumentcluster display if the system requires youto take action.
AUTO-START-STOP
INDICATORS
WARNING: The system mayrequire the engine to automaticallyrestart when the auto-start-stopindicator illuminates green or flashesamber. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury.
The Auto-Start-Stop indicatorilluminates green when theengine stops. It flashes amberand a message appears when you need totake action.
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WHAT IS THE CATALYTIC
CONVERTER
The catalytic converter is part of yourvehicle's emissions system and filtersharmful pollutants from the exhaust gas.
CATALYTIC CONVERTER
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not park, idle ordrive your vehicle on dry grass or otherdry ground cover. The emission systemheats up the engine compartment andexhaust system, creating the risk of fire.
WARNING: The normal operatingtemperature of the exhaust system isvery high. Never work around or attemptto repair any part of the exhaust systemuntil it has cooled. Use special care whenworking around the catalytic converter.The catalytic converter heats up to a veryhigh temperature after only a shortperiod of engine operation and stays hotafter the engine is switched off.
WARNING: Exhaust leaks mayresult in entry of harmful and potentiallylethal fumes into the passengercompartment. If you smell exhaustfumes inside your vehicle, have yourvehicle inspected immediately. Do notdrive if you smell exhaust fumes.
To avoid damaging the catalytic converter:
•Do not crank the engine for more than10 seconds at a time.
•Do not run the engine with a spark pluglead disconnected.
•Do not push-start or tow-start yourvehicle. Use booster cables. See JumpStarting Precautions (page 284).
•Use the correct fuel. See Fuel andRefueling (page 171).
•Do not switch the ignition off when yourvehicle is moving.
•Avoid running out of fuel.
•Have the items listed in scheduledmaintenance information performedaccording to the specified schedule.
Note:Do not make any unauthorizedchanges to your vehicle or engine. By law,vehicle owners and anyone whomanufactures, repairs, or services a fleet ofvehicles are not permitted to intentionallyremove an emission control device orprevent it from working.
CATALYTIC CONVERTER –
TROUBLESHOOTING
CATALYTIC CONVERTER –WARNING LAMPS
Your vehicle has an on-board diagnosticssystem that monitors the emission controlsystem. If any of the following warninglamps illuminate, this may indicate thatthe on-board diagnostics system hasdetected an emission control systemmalfunction.
Continuing to drive your vehicle may causereduced power or the engine to stop.Failure to respond to a warning lamp maycause damage that your vehicle Warrantymay not cover. Have your vehicle checkedas soon as possible.
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WHAT IS THE HIGH VOLTAGE
BATTERY
The high voltage battery is a highlysophisticated lithium ion battery system,used to store electrified energy to powerthe vehicle.
HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: This battery packshould only be serviced by an authorizedelectric vehicle technician. Improperhandling can result in personal injury ordeath.
WARNING: Apply the parkingbrake, shift into park (P), switch theignition off and remove the key beforeyou open the hood or have any serviceor repair work completed. If you do notswitch the ignition off, the engine couldrestart at any time. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
WARNING: Do not touch theelectronic ignition system parts after youhave switched the ignition on or whenthe engine is running. The systemoperates at high voltage. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inserious personal injury or death.
Your vehicle consists of varioushigh-voltage components and wiring. Allof the high-voltage power flows throughspecific wiring assemblies labeled as suchor covered with a solid orange convolute,or orange striped tape, or both. Do notcome in contact with these components.
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Note:If the instrument cluster does notdisplay park (P) or if Park Not Available,Transmission Not In Park or Shift SystemFault message persists, contact anauthorized dealer for service.
8.Switch your vehicle off.
9.Release the brake pedal.
10.Install the access cover.
SHIFTING YOUR IMMOBILE
VEHICLE OUT OF PARK (P) -
GASOLINE
WARNING: When doing thisprocedure, you need to take thetransmission out of park (P) whichmeans your vehicle can roll freely. Toavoid unwanted vehicle movement,apply the parking brake prior to doingthis procedure. Use wheel chocks ifappropriate.
Use this procedure to shift your vehicle outof park (P) if you cannot start the engine.
Note:Your vehicle could shift to park (P)after 30 minutes, or when the vehiclebattery charge level is low. Prolonged useof this mode can cause the 12 V battery torun out of charge.
Note:If the battery is out of charge, use anexternal power source.
Note:Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.Failure to follow these instructions couldresult in vehicle damage not covered by thevehicle warranty.
Shifting Your Vehicle Out of Park(P)
1.Apply the parking brake.
Note:If the battery is out of charge, use anexternal power source to apply the parkingbrake.
2.Power your vehicle on without yourfoot on the brake pedal.
3.Fully press and hold the brake pedal.
4.Fully press and hold the acceleratorpedal.
5.Shift into neutral (N).
6.Press the low (L) button.
7.Attempt to start your vehicle.
Note:A confirmation message appearswhen your vehicle enters the mode.
Note:You must complete this procedurewithin 20 seconds. If your vehicle shifts intopark (P) attempt the procedure again.
8.Release accelerator and brake pedals.
9.Release the parking brake.
Note:Your vehicle is free to roll.
10.Switch your vehicle off.
Note:Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.
Returning Your Vehicle to NormalMode
1.Press the brake pedal.
2.Shift into park (P).
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUDIBLE WARNINGS
Transmission Not In Park (P)Audible Warning
Sounds if you open the driver door beforeshifting into park (P).
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
– TROUBLESHOOTING
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION –INFORMATION MESSAGES
DescriptionMessage
Displays to confirmthat your vehiclehas entered 30minneutral mode.
30min Neutralmode enabled. Nota tow mode
Displays to confirmthat your vehiclehas entered 30minneutral mode. Pressbrake to unlockshifter.
30min Neutralmode enabled. Nota tow mode. Pressbrake to unlockshifter
Displays when youshift into neutral(N).
To stay in Neutralwhen exitingvehicle select Lbutton
Displays when youshift into neutral(N).
To stay in Neutralwhen exitingvehicle select Mbutton
The electric parkingbrake is not fullyapplied.
Park Brake NotApplied
DescriptionMessage
A reminder to shiftinto park. In addi-tion, this messageis typically afterreconnecting orrecharging thebattery until youcycle the ignition tothe on mode.
Transmission Not inPark
Displays whenthere is a systemfault and the parkbrake needs to bedepressed beforeexiting the vehicle.See your authorizeddealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULTApply Park BrakeBefore Exiting theVehicle
The system hasdetected a faultthat requiresservice. Have yourvehicle checked assoon as possible.
TransmissionMalfunction ServiceNow
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