Ford Maverick (2022 year). Manual in english

ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Park Brake

Action

Message

The parking brake is set, if the vehicle is in gear and you drive

your vehicle more than 3 mph (5 km/h). If the warning stays
on after the parking brake is released, contact an authorized

dealer as soon as possible.

Park Brake Engaged

The electric parking brake is set and a manual release is

attempted without the brake pedal being pressed.

To Release: Press Brake

and Switch

The electric parking brake is set and an automatic release is

attempted but cannot be performed. Perform a manual

release.

Park Brake Use Switch

to Release

The electric parking brake is set and your vehicle speed

exceeds 3 mph (5 km/h). Release park brake before continued

driving.

Release Park Brake

The electric parking brake is not fully applied.

Park Brake Not Applied

The electric parking brake is not fully released.

Park Brake Not Released

The electric parking brake system has been put into a special
mode that is used to allow service of the rear brakes. Contact

an authorized dealer.

Park Brake Maintenance

Mode

The electric park brake system has detected a condition that

requires service. Some functionality may still be available.

Contact your authorized dealer.

Park Brake Limited

Function Service

Required

The electric parking brake system has detected a condition

that requires service. Contact your authorized dealer.

Park Brake Malfunction

Service Now

Numerous park brake applies have overheated the system.

Wait 2 minutes before attempting to apply again.

Park Brake System

Overheated

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Electric Parking Brake

WHAT IS HILL START ASSIST

Hill Start Assist makes it easier for you to
pull away when your vehicle is on a slope
without using the parking brake.

HOW DOES HILL START
ASSIST WORK

When the system activates, your vehicle
remains stationary for a few seconds after
you release the brake pedal. This gives you
time to move your foot from the brake
pedal to the accelerator pedal. The brakes
release when the engine has developed
sufficient torque to prevent your vehicle
from rolling down the slope.

HILL START ASSIST
PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

The system does not

replace the parking brake. When you
leave your vehicle, always apply the
parking brake.

WARNING:

You must remain in

your vehicle when the system turns on.
At all times, you are responsible for
controlling your vehicle, supervising the
system and intervening, if required.
Failure to take care may result in the loss
of control of your vehicle, serious
personal injury or death.

WARNING:

The system will turn

off if a malfunction is apparent. Failure
to take care may result in the loss of
control of your vehicle, serious personal
injury or death.

HILL START ASSIST –
TROUBLESHOOTING

HILL START ASSIST –
INFORMATION MESSAGES

Action

Message

Displays when

system is not avail-

able. Have your

vehicle checked as

soon as possible.

Hill Start Assist Not

Available

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Hill Start Assist

HOW DOES AUTO HOLD WORK

Auto Hold applies the brakes to hold your
vehicle after you stop it and release the
brake pedal. This can help when waiting
on a hill or in traffic.

SWITCHING AUTO HOLD ON
AND OFF

WARNING:

The system does not

replace the parking brake. When you
leave your vehicle, always apply the
parking brake.

WARNING:

You must remain in

Press the button on the center console to
turn the system On and Off.

Note:

You can only switch the system on

after you close the driver door, and fasten
your seatbelt.

Note:

The system remembers the last

setting when you start your vehicle.

Note:

Make sure you switch the system off

before using an automatic car wash.

USING AUTO HOLD

Bring your vehicle to a complete stop.
The auto hold active indicator
illuminates in the information display.

2. Release the brake pedal. The system

holds your vehicle at a standstill. The
auto hold active indicator remains
illuminated in the information display.

3. Pull away in the normal manner. The

system releases the brakes and the
auto hold active indicator switches off.

Note:

The system only activates if you

apply enough brake pressure on the brake
pedal.

Note:

Under certain conditions, the system

could apply the electric parking brake. The
brake system warning lamp illuminates. The
electric parking brake releases when you
press the accelerator pedal. See

Automatically Releasing the Electric
Parking Brake

(page 195).

Note:

The system switches off if you shift

into reverse (R) and press the brake pedal.

There could be actions that can cause the
auto hold system not to work when the
following occur:
•

When you use active park assist.

•

Your vehicle is in stay in neutral mode.

•

The driver door is open.

•

You have not fastened your seatbelt.

•

You shift into reverse (R) before the
system is active.

AUTO HOLD INDICATORS

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Illuminates when the system is
active.

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Illuminates when the system is
on but cannot hold your vehicle
at a standstill at this particular

time.

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Auto Hold

HOW DOES TRACTION
CONTROL WORK

If your vehicle begins to slide, the system
applies the brakes to individual wheels
and, when needed, reduces power at the
same time. If the wheels spin when
accelerating on slippery or loose surfaces,
the system reduces power in order to
increase traction.

SWITCHING TRACTION
CONTROL ON AND OFF

WARNING:

Operating your vehicle

with the traction control disabled could
lead to an increased risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal injury
and death.

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The traction control system turns on each
time you switch the ignition on.

The button for your traction control system
is located on the center console.

Press and release the button to switch
traction control off. The stability control
system remains fully active.

When you switch traction control off, a
message and an illuminated icon appear
on the instrument cluster.

Press the switch again to turn the traction
control system back on to normal
operation.

If your vehicle is stuck in mud or snow,
switching traction control off may be
beneficial as this allows the wheels to spin.

Your vehicle may have MyKey restrictions
regarding this feature. See

What Is

MyKey

(page 66).

TRACTION CONTROL
INDICATOR

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TRACTION CONTROL –
TROUBLESHOOTING

TRACTION CONTROL – WARNING
LAMPS

System Messages

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The traction control light
temporarily illuminates on
start-up and flashes when

activated by a driving condition.

The traction control off light temporarily
illuminates on start-up and stays on:

•

When you switch the traction control
system off.

•

When you select an alternative stability
control mode.

•

If a problem occurs in the system.

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Traction Control

TRACTION CONTROL – INFORMATION MESSAGES

AdvanceTrac™ and Traction Control

Action

Message

The system detects a condition that requires service. Contact

an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Service AdvanceTrac

The status of the AdvanceTrac system after you switched it

off.

AdvanceTrac Off

The status of the AdvanceTrac system after you switched it

on.

AdvanceTrac On

The status of the AdvanceTrac sport mode after you switched

it on.

AdvanceTrac SPORT

MODE

The status of the traction control system after you switched

it off.

Traction Control Off

The status of the traction control system after you switched

it on.

Traction Control On

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Traction Control

HOW DOES STABILITY
CONTROL WORK

WARNING:

Vehicle modifications

involving braking system, aftermarket
roof racks, suspension, steering system,
tire construction and wheel and tire size
may change the handling characteristics
of your vehicle and may adversely affect
the performance of the electronic
stability control system. In addition,
installing any stereo loudspeakers may
interfere with and adversely affect the
electronic stability control system. Install
any aftermarket stereo loudspeaker as
far as possible from the front center
console, the tunnel, and the front seats
in order to minimize the risk of interfering
with the electronic stability control
sensors. Reducing the effectiveness of
the electronic stability control system
could lead to an increased risk of loss of
vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury and death.

WARNING:

Remember that even

advanced technology cannot defy the
laws of physics. It's always possible to
lose control of a vehicle due to
inappropriate driver input for the
conditions. Aggressive driving on any
road condition can cause you to lose
control of your vehicle increasing the risk
of personal injury or property damage.
Activation of the electronic stability
control system is an indication that at
least some of the tires have exceeded
their ability to grip the road; this could
reduce the operator's ability to control
the vehicle potentially resulting in a loss
of vehicle control, vehicle rollover,
personal injury and death. If your
electronic stability control system
activates, SLOW DOWN.

If a driving condition activates either the
stability control or the traction control
system you may experience the following
conditions:

•

The stability and traction control light
flashes.

•

Your vehicle slows down.

•

Reduced engine power.

The stability control system has several
features built into it to help you maintain
control of your vehicle:

Electronic Stability Control

Electronic stability control enhances your
vehicle’s ability to prevent skids or lateral
slides by applying brakes to one or more
of the wheels individually and, if necessary,
reducing engine power.

Roll Stability Control

Roll stability control enhances your
vehicle’s ability to prevent rollovers by
detecting your vehicle’s roll motion and
the rate at which it changes by applying
the brakes to one or more wheels
individually.

Curve Control

Curve control enhances your vehicle’s
ability to follow the road when cornering
severely or avoiding objects in the roadway.
Curve control operates by reducing engine
power and, if necessary, applying brakes
to one or more of the wheels individually.

Traction Control

Traction control enhances your vehicle’s
ability to maintain traction of the wheels
by detecting and controlling wheel spin.
See

How Does Traction Control Work

(page 199).

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Stability Control

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Vehicle without stability control
skidding off its intended route.

Vehicle with stability control
maintaining control on a slippery
surface.

SWITCHING STABILITY
CONTROL ON AND OFF

The system turns on each time you switch
the ignition on.

When you shift the transmission into
reverse (R), the systems are disabled.

You can switch the traction control system
off or on independently. See

Switching

Traction Control On and Off

(page 199).

STABILITY CONTROL
INDICATOR

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The system turns on each time
you switch the ignition on. You
can switch off the traction

control portion of the system
independently. See

How Does Traction

Control Work

(page 199).

STABILITY CONTROL –
TROUBLESHOOTING

STABILITY CONTROL – WARNING
LAMPS

Stability Control

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It flashes when the system is
active. If it remains illuminated
or does not illuminate when you

switch the ignition on, this indicates a
system error. During a system error the
system switches off. Have the system
checked by an authorized dealer
immediately.

Stability Control Off

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Illuminates when you switch the
system off. It goes out when you
switch the system back on or

when you switch the ignition off.

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Stability Control

WHAT IS HILL DESCENT
CONTROL

Hill descent control allows the driver to set
and maintain vehicle speed while
descending steep slopes in various surface
conditions.

HOW DOES HILL DESCENT
CONTROL WORK

Hill descent control can maintain vehicle
speeds on downhill slopes between
2–20 mph (3–32 km/h). Above 20 mph
(32 km/h), the system remains on but the
descent speed cannot be set or
maintained.

Note:

The system does not function below

2 mph (3 km/h).

The system requires a cool down interval
after a period of sustained use. Hill descent
control provides a warning in the message
center and a tone sounds when the system
is about to disengage for cooling. At this
time, manually apply the brakes as needed
to maintain descent speed.

Note:

The amount of time that the system

can remain active before cooling varies with
conditions.

HILL DESCENT CONTROL
PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

The system does not

control speed in low traction conditions
or extremely steep slopes. The system
is designed to be an aid and does not
relieve you of your responsibility to drive
with due care and attention. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury.

WARNING:

Hill descent control

cannot control descent in all surface
conditions and circumstances, such as
ice or extremely steep grades. Hill
descent control is a driver assist system
and cannot substitute for good judgment
by the driver. Failure to do so may result
in loss of vehicle control, crash or serious
injury.

WARNING:

The system does not

replace the parking brake. When you
leave your vehicle, always apply the
parking brake and shift the transmission
into park (P) for automatic transmission
or first gear for manual transmission.

SWITCHING HILL DESCENT
CONTROL ON AND OFF

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Press the button on the center
console. A light illuminates and
a tone sounds when the system

is active.

SETTING THE HILL DESCENT
SPEED

To increase or decrease the descent speed,
press the accelerator or brake pedal, or use
the SET

and SET

buttons on the

steering wheel. Once you reach the
preferred speed remove your feet from the
pedals.

HILL DESCENT CONTROL
INDICATOR

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Illuminates when you switch hill
descent control on.

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Hill Descent Control

(If Equipped)

HILL DESCENT CONTROL – TROUBLESHOOTING

HILL DESCENT CONTROL – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Action

Message

Your vehicle speed requirement for off-road mode

entry has not been met.

For Hill Descent Reduce Speed

XX MPH/km/h or Less

You need to select a transmission gear for hill descent

mode.

For Hill Descent Select Gear

Hill descent control mode is deactivated and you must

resume control.

Hill Descent Driver Resume

Control

A hill descent system fault is present.

Hill Descent Control Fault

The hill descent system is cooling due to overuse.

Hill Descent Control Off System

Cooling

The hill descent system cannot activate while Cruise

Control is actively controlling speed.

Hill Descent Control not avail-

able with Cruise Control Active

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Hill Descent Control

(If Equipped)

ELECTRIC POWER STEERING

HOW DOES ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING WORK

Adaptive Learning

Adaptive learning helps correct road
irregularities and improves overall handling
and steering. The system assists the brake
system to help operate advanced stability
control and accident avoidance systems.

If your vehicle loses electrical power or
detects a concern when you are driving,
the system switches off and you retain
normal steering function. Additionally,
whenever you disconnect the battery or
install a new battery, drive your vehicle a
short distance before the system relearns
the 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 suspension
components.

•

Improper vehicle alignment.

Note:

A high crown in the road or high

crosswinds could also make the steering
wander or pull.

ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

The electric power

steering system has diagnostic checks
that continuously monitor the system. If
a fault is detected, a message displays
in the information display. Stop your
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Switch the vehicle off. After at least 10
seconds, switch the vehicle on and
watch the information display for a
steering system warning message. If a
steering system warning message
returns, have the system checked as
soon as possible.

WARNING:

If the system detects

an error, you may not feel a difference in
the steering, however a serious condition
may exist. Have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible. Failure to do so may
result in loss of steering control.

Adapt your speed and driving behavior
according to reduced steering assist.

Extreme continuous steering may increase
the effort to steer. This occurs to prevent
internal overheating and damage to the
steering system. If this occurs, you will not
lose the ability to steer your vehicle
manually nor will it cause damage to the
system. Normal steering and driving allows
the system to cool down and steering
assist returns to normal.

Note:

There is no fluid reservoir to check or

fill.

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Steering

STEERING – TROUBLESHOOTING

STEERING – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Action

Message

The power steering system has detected a

condition that requires service. Have your

vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Steering Fault Service Now

The power steering system is not working.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Have your

vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Steering Loss Stop Safely

The power steering system has detected a

condition that requires service. Have your

vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Steering Assist Fault Service Required

The steering system has detected a condi-
tion that requires service. Have your vehicle

checked as soon as possible.

Steering Lock Malfunction Service Now

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Steering

PARKING AID PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

To help avoid personal

injury, always use caution when in
reverse (R) and when using the sensing
system.

WARNING:

The system may not

detect objects with surfaces that absorb
reflection. Always drive with due care
and attention. Failure to take care may
result in a crash.

WARNING:

Traffic control systems,

fluorescent lamps, inclement weather,
air brakes, external motors and fans may
affect the correct operation of the
sensing system. This may cause reduced
performance or false alerts.

WARNING:

The system may not

detect small or moving objects,
particularly those close to the ground.

WARNING:

The parking aid system

can only assist you to detect objects
when your vehicle is moving at parking
speeds. To help avoid personal injury you
must take care when using the parking
aid system.

WARNING:

The system may not

function if the sensor is blocked.

WARNING:

In cold and severe

weather conditions the system may not
function. Rain, snow and spray can all
limit sensor performance.

WARNING:

If damage occurs in the

immediate area surrounding the sensor,
have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.

Note:

If your vehicle sustains damage

leaving the sensors misaligned, this will
cause inaccurate measurements or false
alerts.

When you connect a trailer to your vehicle,
the rear parking aid detects the trailer and
provides an alert. Disable the parking aid
when you connect a trailer to prevent the
alert.

Note:

Certain add-on devices installed

around the bumper or fascia may create
false alerts, for example, large trailer
hitches, bike or surfboard racks, license plate
brackets, bumper covers or any other device
that could block the normal detection zone
of the parking aid system. Aftermarket spare
tires or spare tire covers mounted to the rear
tailgate could cause false alerts from the
park aid system. Remove the add-on device
to prevent false alerts.

Note:

Keep the sensors free from snow, ice

and large accumulations of dirt. If the
sensors are covered, the system's accuracy
can be affected.

Do not clean the sensors with sharp
objects.

Note:

When using a programmed MyKey

you cannot switch this off. See

MyKey™

(page 66).

REAR PARKING AID

WHAT IS THE REAR PARKING AID

Rear parking sensors detect objects behind
your vehicle when in reverse (R).

REAR PARKING AID LIMITATIONS

There is a decreased coverage area at the
outer corners.

When using a programmed MyKey, you
cannot switch the rear parking aid off.

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Parking Aids

(If Equipped)

The rear parking aid sensors are active
when your vehicle is in reverse (R) and the
vehicle speed is less than 5 mph (8 km/h).

The sensor coverage area is up to 71 in
(180 cm) from the rear bumper.

The rear parking aid detects large objects
when you shift into reverse (R) and any of
the following occur:
•

Your vehicle is moving backward at a
low speed.

•

Your vehicle is stationary but an object
is approaching the rear of your vehicle
at a low speed.

•

Your vehicle is moving backward at a
low speed and an object is moving
towards your vehicle, for example
another vehicle at a low speed.

LOCATING THE REAR PARKING
AID SENSORS

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The rear parking aid sensors are in the rear
bumper.

REAR PARKING AID AUDIBLE
WARNINGS

A warning tone sounds when your vehicle
approaches an object. As your vehicle
moves closer to an object, the rate of the
tone increases. The warning tone
continuously sounds when an object is 12 in
(30 cm) or less from the rear bumper.

If your vehicle remains stationary for a few
seconds, the audible warning turns off. If
your vehicle moves backward the tone
sounds again.

Note:

When the parking aid system sounds

a tone, the audio system could reduce the
set volume.

PARKING AIDS –
TROUBLESHOOTING

PARKING AIDS – INFORMATION
MESSAGES

If a fault is present in the parking aids, a
warning message appears in the
instrument cluster or the information and
entertainment display.

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Parking Aids

(If Equipped)

Action

Message

The system detects a condition that

requires service. Have your vehicle checked

as soon as possible.

Check Front Park Aid

The system detects a condition that

requires service. Have your vehicle checked

as soon as possible.

Check Rear Park Aid

Displays the park aid status.

Front Park Aid On Off

Displays the park aid status.

Rear Park Aid On Off

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Parking Aids

(If Equipped)

WHAT IS THE REAR VIEW
CAMERA

The rear view camera provides a video
image of the area behind your vehicle when
the transmission is in reverse (R).

REAR VIEW CAMERA
PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

The rear view camera

system is a reverse aid supplement
device that still requires the driver to use
it in conjunction with the interior and
exterior mirrors for maximum coverage.

WARNING:

Objects that are close

to either corner of the bumper or under
the bumper, might not be seen on the
screen due to the limited coverage of the
camera system.

WARNING:

Reverse your vehicle

slowly. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death.

WARNING:

Use caution when the

rear cargo door is ajar. If the rear cargo
door is ajar, the camera will be out of
position and the video image could be
incorrect. All guide lines disappear when
the rear cargo door is ajar. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury.

WARNING:

Use caution when

turning camera features on or off when
the transmission is not in park (P). Make
sure your vehicle is not moving.

Note:

When towing, the camera only sees

what you are towing. This might not provide
adequate coverage and you might not see
some objects. In some vehicles, the guide
lines may disappear when you connect the
trailer tow connector.

LOCATING THE REAR VIEW
CAMERA

The rear view camera is on the tailgate. It
provides a video image of the area behind
your vehicle.

REAR VIEW CAMERA GUIDE
LINES

Note:

Active guide lines and fixed guide

lines are only available when the
transmission is in reverse (R).

Note:

The centerline is only available if the

active or fixed guide lines are on.

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Rear View Camera

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A. Active guide lines.
B. Centerline.
C. Fixed guide line: Green zone.
D. Fixed guide line: Yellow zone.
E. Fixed guide line: Red zone.
F. Rear bumper.

Active guide lines only show with fixed
guide lines. To use active guide lines, turn
the steering wheel to point the guide lines
toward an intended path. If the steering
wheel position changes while reversing,
your vehicle might deviate from the
intended path.

The fixed and active guide lines fade in and
out depending on the steering wheel
position. The active guide lines do not
display when the steering wheel position
is straight.

Use caution while reversing. Objects in the
red zone are closest to your vehicle and
objects in the green zone are farther away.
Objects get closer to your vehicle as they
move from the green zone to the yellow or
red zones. Use the side view mirrors and
rear view mirror to get better coverage on
both sides and rear of your vehicle.

REAR VIEW CAMERA OBJECT
DISTANCE INDICATORS

The system provides an image of your
vehicle and the sensor zones. The zones
highlight green, yellow, and red when the
parking aid sensors detect an object in the
coverage area.

REAR VIEW CAMERA
SETTINGS

ZOOMING THE REAR VIEW
CAMERA IN AND OUT

WARNING:

When manual zoom is

on, the full area behind your vehicle may
not show. Be aware of your surroundings
when using the manual zoom feature.

Selectable settings for this feature are
zoom in (+) and zoom out (-). Press the
symbol on the camera screen to change
the view. The default setting is zoom off.

This allows you to get a closer view of an
object behind your vehicle. The zoomed
image keeps the bumper in the image to
provide a reference. The zoom is only
active while the transmission is in reverse
(R).

Note:

Manual zoom is only available when

the transmission is in reverse (R).

Note:

Only the centerline shows when you

enable manual zoom.

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