2023 FORD MAVERICK emergency towing

Cross Traffic Alert
What Is Cross Traffic Alert......................244
How Does Cross Traffic Alert Work......244
Cross Traffic Alert Precautions..............244
Cross Traffic Alert Limitations...............244
Switching Cross Traffic Alert On and Off........................................................................244
Locating the Cross Traffic Alert Sensors........................................................................245
Cross Traffic Alert Indicators..................245
Cross Traffic Alert – Troubleshooting........................................................................246
Pre-Collision Assist
What Is Pre-Collision Assist....................247
How Does Pre-Collision Assist Work........................................................................247
Pre-Collision Assist Precautions...........247
Pre-Collision Assist Limitations............248
Switching Pre-Collision Assist On andOff................................................................248
Locating the Pre-Collision Assist Sensors........................................................................249
Distance Indication....................................249
Distance Alert................................................251
Automatic Emergency Braking...............251
Evasive Steering Assist.............................252
Pre-Collision Assist – Troubleshooting........................................................................253
Driver Alert
What Is Driver Alert....................................255
How Does Driver Alert Work...................255
Driver Alert Precautions...........................255
Driver Alert Limitations.............................255
Switching Driver Alert On and Off........256
Driver Alert Indicators...............................256
Driver Alert – Troubleshooting..............256
Load Carrying
Load Carrying Precautions......................257
Using a Slide-In Camper..........................258
Locating the Safety ComplianceCertification Labels...............................258
What Is the Gross Axle Weight Rating........................................................................258
What Is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating........................................................................258
What Is the Gross Combined WeightRating..........................................................258
Calculating Payload...................................259
Calculating the Load Limit......................259
Pickup Bed
Pickup Bed Precautions...........................262
Pickup Bed Anchor Points.......................262
Tailgate Anchor Points.............................263
Pickup Bed Slots........................................264
Connecting a Trailer
Connecting a Trailer Precautions.........265
Connecting a Trailer...................................265
Towing a Trailer
Towing a Trailer Precautions..................267
Trailer Brake Precautions.........................267
Towing a Trailer Limitations...................268
Loading Your Trailer...................................268
Trailer Towing Hints...................................268
Launching or Retrieving a Boat orPersonal Watercraft..............................269
Towing Weights and Dimensions.........270
Integrated Trailer BrakeController
What Is the Integrated Trailer BrakeController...................................................272
Integrated Trailer Brake ControllerPrecautions...............................................272
Using the Integrated Trailer BrakeController...................................................272
Adjusting the Integrated Trailer BrakeController Mode......................................274
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Integrated Trailer Brake Controller –Troubleshooting......................................275
Trailer Sway Control
How Does Trailer Sway Control Work.........................................................................277
Trailer Sway Control Precautions..........277
Switching Trailer Sway Control On andOff.................................................................277
Driving Hints
Cold Weather Precautions......................278
Driving on Snow and Ice...........................278
Breaking-In....................................................278
Driving Economically.................................278
Driving in Special Conditions..................279
Driving Through Shallow Water............280
Floor Mats.....................................................280
Crash and BreakdownInformation
Roadside Assistance.................................282
High Voltage Battery Vehicle Precautions- Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV).........283
Switching the Hazard Flashers On andOff................................................................284
Jump Starting the Vehicle.......................284
Post-Crash Alert System.........................287
Post Impact Braking..................................288
Automatic Crash Shutoff........................288
Recovery Towing.........................................289
Transporting the Vehicle.........................290
Towing Your Vehicle
Towing Your Vehicle Precautions.........292
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -Gasoline, FWD.........................................292
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -Gasoline, AWD.........................................292
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)............292
Emergency Towing - Gasoline...............293
Emergency Towing - Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)..........................................293
Towing Your Vehicle – Troubleshooting- Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV).........294
Fuses
Fuse Precautions........................................295
Under Hood Fuse Box...............................295
Body Control Module Fuse Box.............301
Identifying Fuse Types..............................303
Fuses – Troubleshooting.........................303
Maintenance
Maintenance Precautions.......................304
Opening and Closing the Hood............304
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L.................306
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™........................................................................307
Engine Oil......................................................308
Checking the Coolant...............................309
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.0LEcoBoost™................................................313
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.5L,Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV).............314
Changing the Fuel Filter............................315
Drive Belt Routing Overview - 2.0LEcoBoost™................................................315
Changing the 12V Battery.........................315
Changing the 12V Battery - HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV)...........................318
Adjusting the Headlamps.......................320
Exterior Bulbs................................................321
Interior Bulbs................................................326
Vehicle Care
Cleaning Products.......................................327
Cleaning the Exterior.................................328
Cleaning the Interior..................................329
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............332
Waxing Your Vehicle..................................332
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WHAT IS THE ELECTRIC
PARKING BRAKE
The electric parking brake is used to holdyour vehicle on slopes and flat roads.
APPLYING THE ELECTRIC
PARKING BRAKE
WARNING: Apply the parking brakeand make sure your vehicle is in park (P).Power the vehicle off and remove thekeys or remote control whenever youleave your vehicle. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
WARNING: If you drive extendeddistances with the parking brake applied,you could cause damage to the brakesystem.
WARNING: The electric parkingbrake does not operate if the vehiclebattery has run out of charge.
The electronic parking brakeswitch is on the center console.
1.Pull the switch up.
The red warning lamp flashes duringoperation and illuminates when the parkingbrake is applied.
Note:You can apply the electric parkingbrake when the power is off.
Note:The electric parking brake couldapply when you shift into park (P). See Park(P) (page 182).
APPLYING THE ELECTRIC
PARKING BRAKE IN AN
EMERGENCY
You can use the electric parking brake toslow or stop your vehicle in an emergency.
Pull the switch up and hold it.
The red warning lamp illuminates, a tonesounds and the stoplamps turn on whenyou use the electric parking brake in anemergency.
The electric parking brake continues toslow your vehicle down unless you releasethe switch.
Note:Do not apply the electric parkingbrake when your vehicle is moving, exceptin an emergency. If you repeatedly use theelectric parking brake to slow or stop yourvehicle, you could cause damage to thebrake system.
MANUALLY RELEASING THE
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
1.Switch the ignition on.
2.Press and hold the brake pedal.
3.Push the switch down.
The red warning lamp turns off.
Pulling Away on a Hill When Towing aTrailer
1.Press and hold the brake pedal.
2.Pull the switch upward and hold it.
3.Shift into gear.
4.Press the accelerator pedal until enginehas developed sufficient torque toprevent your vehicle from rolling downthe hill.
5.Release the switch and pull away in anormal manner.
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WARNING: The system mayoperate with reduced function duringcold and inclement weather conditions.Snow, ice, rain, spray and fog canadversely affect the system. Keep thefront camera and radar free of snow andice. Failure to follow this instruction mayresult in the loss of control of yourvehicle, serious personal injury or death.
WARNING: Take additional care ifyour vehicle is heavily loaded or you aretowing a trailer. These conditions couldresult in reduced performance of thissystem. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in the loss of control of yourvehicle, personal injury or death.
WARNING: The system cannothelp prevent all crashes. Do not rely onthis system to replace driver judgmentand the need to maintain a safe distanceand speed.
WARNING: System performancecould be reduced in situations where thevehicle camera has limited detectioncapability. These situations include butare not limited to direct or low sunlight,vehicles at night without tail lights,unconventional vehicle types, andpedestrians and cyclists with complex,partially obscured backgrounds. Failureto take care may result in the loss ofcontrol of your vehicle, personal injury ordeath.
PRE-COLLISION ASSIST
LIMITATIONS
Pre-collision assist depends on thedetection ability of its camera and sensors.Any obstructions or damage to these areascan limit detection or prevent the systemfrom functioning. See Locating thePre-Collision Assist Sensors (page 249).
The system is active at 3 mph (5 km/h)and above.
Note:Brake support and automaticemergency braking are active at speeds upto 75 mph (120 km/h). If your vehicle has aradar sensor included with adaptive cruisecontrol, then brake support and automaticemergency braking are active up to themaximum speed of the vehicle.
Pedestrian Detection Limitations
Pedestrian detection is active at speedsup to 50 mph (80 km/h).
Pedestrian detection operates optimallywhen detected hazards are clearlyidentifiable. System performance mayreduce in situations where pedestrians arerunning, partly obscured, have a complexbackground, or cannot be distinguishedfrom a group.
SWITCHING PRE-COLLISION
ASSIST ON AND OFF
You cannot switch the system off.
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Note:If your vehicle has an ignition key, youcannot remove the key from the ignitionwhen the transmission is in neutral (N) andyour vehicle is off.
Note:Start the engine and allow it to runfor a few minutes at the beginning of eachday, and every six hours or fewer. With theengine running and your foot on the brake,shift into drive (D) and then into reverse (R)before shifting back into neutral (N). Beforecontinuing to tow, switch neutral tow on.
EMERGENCY TOWING -
GASOLINE
If you need to tow your vehicle, contact aprofessional towing service or, if you are amember of a roadside assistance program,your roadside assistance service provider.
EMERGENCY TOWING -
HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
(HEV)
If your vehicle becomes inoperable withoutaccess to wheel dollies or a vehicletransport trailer, it can be flat-towed withall wheels on the ground, regardless of thepowertrain and transmission configuration,under the following conditions:
•Your vehicle is facing forward fortowing in a forward direction.
•You switch Neutral Tow on.
•You release the parking brake.
•Maximum speed is 35 mph (55 km/h).
•Maximum distance is 50 mi (80 km).
Switching Neutral Tow On
1.Switch your vehicle on in accessorymode.
2.Press the menu button on the steeringwheel to enter the instrument clusterdisplay main menu.
3.Select Settings.
4.Select Neutral Tow.
5.Follow the instructions on theinformation display.
6.Fully press the brake pedal.
7.Shift into neutral (N).
8.Switch the ignition off.
Note:Failure to follow these instructionscould result in damage to the transmission.
Note:Switching neutral tow on requiresbattery power.
Note: Put your climate control system inrecirculated air mode to prevent exhaustfumes from entering your vehicle. SeeClimate Control (page 125).
Switching Neutral Tow Off
1.Switch your vehicle on in accessorymode.
2.Fully press the brake pedal.
3.Shift into park (P).
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Drive Belt Routing Overview - 2.0LEcoBoost™..................................................315Drive Mode Control.....................................230Drive Mode Control –Troubleshooting.............................................231Drive Modes.........................................................230Drive Mode Control –Troubleshooting.........................................231Drive Mode Control – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................233Drive Mode Control – InformationMessages.........................................................232Drive Mode Control – WarningLamps.................................................................231Drive Modes...................................................230Eco..........................................................................230Mud/Ruts.............................................................230Normal....................................................................231Sand.........................................................................231Slippery...................................................................231Sport........................................................................231Tow/Haul...............................................................231Driver Alert......................................................255Driver Alert – Troubleshooting.....................256Driver Alert Indicators................................256Driver Alert Limitations..............................255Driver Alert Precautions............................255Driver Alert – Troubleshooting...............256Driver Alert – Information Messages.........256Driving Economically..................................278Driving Hints...................................................278Driving in Special Conditions.........................279Driving in Special Conditions...................279Driving In Sand...................................................280Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain................279Driving Through Mud and Water..................279Driving on Snow and Ice............................278Driving Through Shallow Water.............280
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Electric Parking Brake AudibleWarning.........................................................195Electric Parking Brake.................................194Electric Parking Brake –Troubleshooting.............................................195
Electric Parking Brake –Troubleshooting.........................................195Electric Parking Brake – InformationMessages..........................................................196Electric Parking Brake – WarningLamps................................................................195Electric Power Steering.............................208Electric Power Steering Precautions.........208How Does Electric Power SteeringWork..................................................................208Electric Vehicle Information.....................427Electromagnetic Compatibility..............532Emergency Call Limitations......................60Emergency Call Requirements.................59Emergency Call System Data....................25Emergency Towing - Gasoline................293Emergency Towing - Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)............................................293Emission Law................................................528Enabling Remote Start...............................122End User License Agreement.................503Engine Block Heater....................................159Engine Block Heater Precautions.................159How Does the Engine Block HeaterWork...................................................................160Using the Engine Block Heater.....................160Engine Coolant TemperatureGauge...............................................................111Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -2.0L EcoBoost™.......................................367Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -2.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV)............................................................368Engine Oil.......................................................308Adding Engine Oil..............................................308Checking the Engine Oil Level......................308Engine Oil Capacity andSpecification..................................................309Engine Oil Dipstick Overview........................308Resetting the Intelligent Oil LifeMonitor.............................................................309Engine Specifications - 2.0LEcoBoost™.................................................363Engine Specifications - 2.5L, HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV)............................364Entertainment...............................................410Evasive Steering Assist..............................252Evasive Steering Assist Limitations............252
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