Ford Police Interceptor Sedan (2018 year). Manual — part 17

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It illuminates when you engage
the parking brake with the
ignition on.

If it illuminates when you are driving, check
that the parking brake is not engaged. If
the parking brake is not engaged, this
indicates low brake fluid level or a brake
system malfunction. Have the system
checked immediately by an authorized
dealer.

Charging System

Illuminates when the battery is
not charging properly. If it stays
on while the engine is running,

there may be a malfunction with the
charging system. Contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible. This indicates
a problem with the electrical system or a
related component.

Cruise Control

(If Equipped)

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It illuminates when you switch
this feature on.

Direction Indicator

Illuminates when you switch on
the left or right direction
indicator or the hazard warning

flasher. If the indicators stay on or flash
faster, check for a burned out bulb. See
Changing a Bulb

(page 193).

Door Ajar

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Displays when the ignition is on
and any door is not completely
closed.

Engine Coolant Temperature

Illuminates when the engine
coolant temperature is high.
Stop the vehicle as soon as

possible, switch off the engine and let cool.
See Engine Coolant Check (page 180).

Engine Oil

If it illuminates with the engine
running or when you are driving,
this indicates a malfunction.

Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level.

See Engine Oil Check (page 178).

Note:

Do not resume your journey if it

illuminates despite the level being correct.
Have the system checked by an authorized
dealer immediately.

Fasten Seatbelt

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It illuminates and a chime
sounds to remind you to fasten
your seatbelt. See Seatbelt

Reminder

(page 33).

High Beam

It illuminates when you switch
the high beam headlamps on. It
flashes when you use the

headlamp flasher.

Low Fuel Level

It illuminates when the fuel level
is low or the fuel tank is nearly
empty. Refuel as soon as

possible.

Low Tire Pressure Warning

It illuminates when your tire
pressure is low. If the lamp
remains on with the engine

running or when driving, check your tire
pressure as soon as possible.

It also illuminates momentarily when you
switch the ignition on to confirm the lamp
is functional. If it does not illuminate when
you switch the ignition on, or begins to
flash at any time, have the system checked
by an authorized dealer.

Low Washer Fluid

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It illuminates when the
windshield washer fluid is low.

Parking Lamps

It illuminates when you switch
the parking lamps on.

Police Engine Idle feature

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Illuminates when Police Idle
System is armed and active.

Powertrain Fault

Illuminates when the system
detects a powertrain or an AWD
fault. Contact an authorized

dealer as soon as possible.

Service Engine Soon

If it illuminates when the engine
is running this indicates a
malfunction. The On Board

Diagnostics system has detected a
malfunction of the vehicle emission control
system.

If it flashes, engine misfire may be
occurring. Increased exhaust gas
temperatures could damage the catalytic
converter or other vehicle components.
Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy
acceleration and deceleration) and have
your vehicle immediately serviced.

It illuminates when you switch the ignition
on prior to engine start to check the bulb
and to indicate whether your vehicle is
ready for Inspection and Maintenance
(I/M) testing.

Normally, it illuminates until the engine is
cranked and automatically turns off if no
malfunctions are present. However, if after
15 seconds it flashes eight times, this
indicates that your vehicle is not ready for
Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
See Emission Law (page 105).

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
malfunction. During a malfunction the
system switches off. Have the system
checked by an authorized dealer
immediately. See Using Stability
Control

(page 124).

Stability Control Off

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

or when you switch the ignition off.

See Using Stability Control (page 124).

AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS

Key in Ignition Warning Chime

Sounds when the key is left in the ignition
and the driver’s door is opened.

Headlamps On Warning Chime

Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is
not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is
opened.

Parking Brake On Warning Chime

Sounds when you have left the parking
brake on and drive your vehicle. If the
warning chime remains on after you have
released the parking brake, have the
system checked by your authorized dealer
immediately.

GENERAL INFORMATION

WARNING

Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and
injury. We strongly recommend that

you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving.

You can control various systems on your
vehicle using the information display
controls on the steering wheel.
Corresponding information appears in the
information display.

Information Display Controls

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•

Press the up and down arrow buttons
to scroll through and highlight the
options within a menu.

•

Press the right arrow button to enter a
submenu.

•

Press the left arrow button to exit a
submenu.

•

Press the OK button to choose and
confirm settings or messages.

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This icon gives you the ability to
switch a feature on or off. A
check in the box indicates the

feature is enabled, and unchecked
indicates the feature is disabled.