2023 FORD MAVERICK power steering fluid

Brake Fluid Specification..........................192
Brakes – Troubleshooting........................193
Electric Parking Brake
What Is the Electric Parking Brake........194
Applying the Electric Parking Brake......194
Applying the Electric Parking Brake in anEmergency.................................................194
Manually Releasing the Electric ParkingBrake............................................................194
Automatically Releasing the ElectricParking Brake............................................195
Electric Parking Brake Audible Warning.........................................................................195
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake ifthe Vehicle Battery Has Run Out ofCharge.........................................................195
Electric Parking Brake – Troubleshooting.........................................................................195
Hill Start Assist
What Is Hill Start Assist.............................197
How Does Hill Start Assist Work............197
Hill Start Assist Precautions....................197
Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting.......197
Auto Hold
How Does Auto Hold Work......................198
Switching Auto Hold On and Off..........198
Using Auto Hold...........................................198
Auto Hold Indicators..................................198
Traction Control
How Does Traction Control Work........200
Switching Traction Control On and Off.......................................................................200
Traction Control Indicator.......................200
Traction Control – Troubleshooting....200
Stability Control
How Does Stability Control Work........202
Switching Stability Control On and Off........................................................................203
Stability Control Indicator.......................203
Stability Control – Troubleshooting.....203
Trail Control
What Is Trail Control.................................204
Trail Control Limitations..........................204
Switching Trail Control On and Off......204
Setting the Trail Control Speed............204
Canceling the Set Speed.........................204
Trail Control Indicators.............................204
Trail Control – Troubleshooting............205
Hill Descent Control
What Is Hill Descent Control.................206
How Does Hill Descent Control Work.......................................................................206
Hill Descent Control Precautions.........206
Switching Hill Descent Control On andOff................................................................206
Setting the Hill Descent Speed............206
Hill Descent Control Indicator...............206
Hill Descent Control – Troubleshooting........................................................................207
Steering
Electric Power Steering............................208
Steering – Troubleshooting...................208
Parking Aids
Parking Aid Precautions.............................211
Rear Parking Aid............................................211
Parking Aids – Troubleshooting.............212
Rear View Camera
What Is the Rear View Camera..............214
Rear View Camera Precautions.............214
Locating the Rear View Camera............214
Rear View Camera Guide Lines..............214
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Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard flashers
Headlamp high beams
Headlamps on
Heated rear window
Hill descent control
Horn control
Interior luggage compartmentrelease
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low fuel level
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Malfunction Indicator Lamp(MIL)
Note operating instructions
Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking lamps
Passenger airbag activated
Passenger airbag deactivated
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Requires registered technician
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
See Service Manual
Side airbag
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BRAKE PRECAUTIONS
Wet brakes result in reduced brakingefficiency. Gently press the brake pedal afew times when leaving a car wash ordriving from standing water to dry thebrakes.
Note:Depending on applicable laws andregulations in the country where your vehiclewas originally built, the stoplamps couldflash during heavy braking. The hazardwarning flashers could also turn on whenyour vehicle comes to a stop.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEMLIMITATIONS
The anti-lock braking system does noteliminate the risk of crash when:
•You drive too closely to the vehicle infront of you.
•Your vehicle is hydroplaning.
•You take corners too fast.
•The road surface is poor.
Note: If the system activates, the brakepedal could pulse and travel further.Maintain pressure on the brake pedal.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEMINDICATORS
This system helps you maintain steeringcontrol during emergency stops by keepingthe brakes from locking.
If the warning lamp illuminateswhen you are driving, thisindicates a malfunction. Yourvehicle continues to have normal brakingwithout the anti-lock brake systemfunction. Have your vehicle checked assoon as possible.
The warning lamp also momentarilyilluminates when you switch the ignitionon to confirm the lamp is functional. If itdoes not illuminate when you switch theignition on, or begins to flash at any time,have the system checked by an authorizeddealer.
The warning lamp illuminateswhen you engage the parkingbrake and the ignition is on.
If it illuminates when your vehicleis moving, make sure the parkingbrake is disengaged. If theparking brake is disengaged, this indicateslow brake fluid level or a brake systemfault. Have your vehicle checked as soonas possible.
The warning lamp also momentarilyilluminates when you switch the ignitionon to confirm the lamp is functional. If itdoes not illuminate when you switch theignition on, or begins to flash at any time,have the system checked by an authorizeddealer.
BRAKE OVER ACCELERATOR
In the event the accelerator pedalbecomes stuck or entrapped, apply steadyand firm pressure to the brake pedal toslow the vehicle and reduce engine power.If you experience this condition, apply thebrakes and bring your vehicle to a safestop. Move the transmission to park (P),switch the engine off and apply the parkingbrake. Inspect the accelerator pedal forany interference. If none are found and thecondition persists, have your vehicle towedto the nearest authorized dealer.
LOCATING THE BRAKE FLUID
RESERVOIR
See Under Hood Overview (page 307).
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ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
HOW DOES ELECTRIC POWERSTEERING WORK
Adaptive Learning
Adaptive learning helps correct roadirregularities and improves overall handlingand steering. The system assists the brakesystem to help operate advanced stabilitycontrol and accident avoidance systems.
If your vehicle loses electrical power ordetects a concern when you are driving,the system switches off and you retainnormal steering function. Additionally,whenever you disconnect the battery orinstall a new battery, drive your vehicle ashort distance before the system relearnsthe strategy and reactivates all systems.
Steering Tips
If the steering wanders or pulls, check for:
•An improperly inflated tire.
•Uneven tire wear.
•Loose or worn suspensioncomponents.
•Improper vehicle alignment.
Note:A high crown in the road or highcrosswinds could also make the steeringwander or pull.
ELECTRIC POWER STEERINGPRECAUTIONS
WARNING: The electric powersteering system has diagnostic checksthat continuously monitor the system. Ifa fault is detected, a message displaysin the information display. Stop yourvehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Switch the vehicle off. After at least 10seconds, switch the vehicle on andwatch the information display for asteering system warning message. If asteering system warning messagereturns, have the system checked assoon as possible.
WARNING: If the system detectsan error, you may not feel a difference inthe steering, however a serious conditionmay exist. Have your vehicle checked assoon as possible. Failure to do so mayresult in loss of steering control.
Adapt your speed and driving behavioraccording to reduced steering assist.
Extreme continuous steering may increasethe effort to steer. This occurs to preventinternal overheating and damage to thesteering system. If this occurs, you will notlose the ability to steer your vehiclemanually nor will it cause damage to thesystem. Normal steering and driving allowsthe system to cool down and steeringassist returns to normal.
Note:There is no fluid reservoir to check orfill.
STEERING –
TROUBLESHOOTING
STEERING – WARNINGINDICATORS
The electric power steeringsystem indicator illuminates ifthe system detects a fault duringthe continuous diagnostic checks.
Note:If a red warning message displays,stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to doso.
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Severe Climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates, youmay need to increase the coolantconcentration above 50%.
Note:A coolant concentration of 60%provides improved freeze point protection.Coolant concentrations above 60%decrease the overheat protectioncharacteristics of the coolant and couldcause engine damage.
If you drive in extremely hot climates, youmay need to decrease the coolantconcentration to 40%.
Note:A coolant concentration of 40%provides improved overheat protection.Coolant concentrations below 40%decrease the overheat and corrosionprotection characteristics of the coolant andcould cause engine damage.
Coolant Change
WARNING: Do not dispose ofcoolant in the household refuse or thepublic sewage system. Use an authorizedwaste disposal facility.
Change the coolant at specific mileageintervals. Refer to the scheduledmaintenance information. See NormalScheduled Maintenance (page 453).
Note:Dispose of used coolant in theappropriate manner.
Follow your community's regulations andstandards for recycling and disposing ofautomotive fluids.
Fail-Safe Cooling
Fail-safe cooling allows you to temporarilydrive your vehicle before any incrementalcomponent damage occurs. The fail-safedistance depends on ambienttemperature, vehicle load and terrain.
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
WARNING: If you continue to driveyour vehicle when the engine isoverheating, the engine could stopwithout warning. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in the loss ofcontrol of your vehicle.
If the engine begins to overheat,the coolant temperature gaugemoves toward the red zone:
A warning lamp illuminates anda message may appear in theinformation display.
If the engine reaches a presetover-temperature condition, the engineautomatically switches to alternatingcylinder operation. Each disabled cylinderacts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs, your vehicle stilloperates, however:
•Engine power is limited.
•The air conditioning system turns off.
Continued operation increases the enginetemperature, causing the engine tocompletely shut down. Your steering andbraking effort increases in this situation.
When the engine temperature cools, youcan re-start the engine. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible to minimizeengine damage.
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated
WARNING: Fail-safe mode is foruse during emergencies only. Operateyour vehicle in fail-safe mode only aslong as necessary to bring your vehicleto rest in a safe location and seekimmediate repairs. When in fail-safemode, your vehicle will have limited
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