Ford Police Interceptor Utility (2022 year). Manual in english — page 7

Note:

If you select

AUTO

during cold

outside temperatures, the system directs
air flow to the windshield and side window
air vents. In addition, the blower motor may
run at a slower speed until the engine warms
up.

Note:

If you select

AUTO

during hot

temperatures and the inside of the vehicle
is hot, the system uses recirculated air to
maximize interior cooling. Blower motor
speed may also reduce until the air cools.

Quickly Heating the Interior

1.

Press and release

AUTO

.

2. Adjust the temperature function to the

setting you prefer.

Recommended Settings for
Heating

1.

Press and release

AUTO

.

2. Adjust the temperature function to the

setting you prefer. Use 72°F (22°C) as
a starting point, then adjust the setting
as necessary.

Quickly Cooling the Interior

1.

Press and release

MAX A/C

.

Recommended Settings for
Cooling

1.

Press and release

AUTO

.

2. Adjust the temperature function to the

setting you prefer. Use 72°F (22°C) as
a starting point, then adjust the setting
as necessary.

Defogging the Side Windows in
Cold Weather

1.

Press and release defrost or maximum
defrost.

2. Adjust the temperature control to the

setting you prefer. Use 72°F (22°C) as
a starting point, then adjust the setting
as necessary.

REAR PASSENGER CLIMATE
CONTROLS

(IF EQUIPPED)

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Note:

Depending on your vehicle option

package, the controls may look different
from what you see here.

Directing Air to the Overhead Air
Vents

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Press and release the button to
direct airflow to the overhead air
vents.

Directing Air to the Rear Footwell
Air Vents

Press and release the button to
direct airflow to rear footwell air
vents.

Rear Climate Control Lock
Indicator

When illuminated, you can only
operate the rear passenger
settings through the front

controls.

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Climate Control

Setting the Rear Blower Motor
Speed

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Turn the control to adjust the volume of
air circulated in the rear passenger
compartment.

Setting the Rear Temperature

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Turn the control to set the temperature in
the rear passenger compartment.

Switching the Rear Climate
Control On and Off

Press and release the button.

Switching the Rear Heated Seats
On and Off

(If Equipped)

HEATED REAR WINDOW

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Press the button to clear the rear
window of thin ice and fog. The
heated rear window turns off

after a short period of time.

Note:

Do not use harsh chemicals, razor

blades or other sharp objects to clean or
remove decals from the inside of the heated
rear window. The vehicle warranty may not
cover damage to the heated rear window
grid lines.

HEATED EXTERIOR MIRRORS

When you switch the heated rear window
on, the heated exterior mirrors turn on.

Note:

Do not remove ice from the mirrors

with a scraper or adjust the mirror glass
when it is frozen in place.

Note:

Do not clean the mirror housing or

glass with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum-based cleaning products. The
vehicle warranty may not cover damage
caused to the mirror housing or glass.

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Climate Control

WHAT IS THE CABIN AIR
FILTER

The cabin air filter improves the quality of
air in your vehicle by trapping dust, pollen
and other particles.

REPLACING THE CABIN AIR
FILTER

Replace the filter at regular intervals. See

Scheduled Maintenance

(page 352).

The cabin air filter is behind the glove
compartment.

To remove the lower glove compartment
and access the filter:

1.

Open the glove compartment.

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2. Press the tab on each side.

3. Fully lower the glove compartment.

4. Pull the glove compartment toward

you.

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Interior Air Quality

SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION

WARNING:

Sitting improperly, out

of position or with the seatback reclined
too far can take weight off the seat
cushion and affect the decision of the
passenger sensing system, resulting in
serious injury or death in the event of a
crash. Always sit upright against your
seat back, with your feet on the floor.

WARNING:

Do not recline the seat

backrest too far as this can cause the
occupant to slide under the seatbelt,
resulting in personal injury in the event
of a crash.

WARNING:

Do not place objects

higher than the top of the seat backrest.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death in the
event of a sudden stop or crash.

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When you use them properly, the seat,
head restraint, seatbelt and airbags will
provide optimum protection in the event
of a crash.

We recommend that you follow these
guidelines:
•

Sit in an upright position with the base
of your spine as far back as possible.

•

Do not recline the seat backrest so that
your torso is more than 30 degrees
from the upright position.

•

Adjust the head restraint so that the
top of it is level with the top of your
head and as far forward as possible.
Make sure that you remain
comfortable.

•

Keep sufficient distance between
yourself and the steering wheel. We
recommend a minimum of 10 in
(25 cm) between your breastbone and
the airbag cover.

•

Hold the steering wheel with your arms
slightly bent.

•

Bend your legs slightly so that you can
press the pedals fully.

•

Position the shoulder strap of the
seatbelt over the center of your
shoulder and position the lap strap
tightly across your hips.

Make sure that your driving position is
comfortable and that you can maintain full
control of your vehicle.

HEAD RESTRAINTS

WARNING:

Fully adjust the head

restraint before you sit in or operate your
vehicle. This will help minimize the risk
of neck injury in the event of a crash. Do
not adjust the head restraint when your
vehicle is moving.

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Seats

WARNING:

The head restraint is a

safety device. Whenever possible it
should be installed and properly
adjusted when the seat is occupied.
Failure to adjust the head restraint
properly could reduce its effectiveness
during certain impacts.

WARNING:

Adjust the head

restraints for all passengers before you
drive your vehicle. This will help minimize
the risk of neck injury in the event of a
crash. Do not adjust the head restraints
when your vehicle is moving.

Note:

Adjust the seat backrest to an upright

driving position before adjusting the head
restraint. Adjust the head restraint so that
the top of it is level with the top of your head
and as far forward as possible. Make sure
that you remain comfortable. If you are
extremely tall, adjust the head restraint to
its highest position.

Adjusting the Head Restraints

Front Seat Head Restraints

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The head restraints consist of:

An energy absorbing head
restraint.

A

Two steel stems.

B

Guide sleeve adjust and release
button.

C

Guide sleeve.

D

Raising the Head Restraint

Pull the head restraint up.

Lowering the Head Restraint

1.

Press and hold button C.

2. Push the head restraint down.

Tilting Head Restraints

(If Equipped)

The front head restraints tilt for extra
comfort. To tilt the head restraint, do the
following:

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1.

Adjust the seat backrest to an upright
driving or riding position.

2. Pivot the head restraint forward toward

your head to the position you prefer.

After the head restraint reaches the
forward-most tilt position, pivot it forward
again to release it to the rearward, un-tilted
position.

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Seats

Second Row Center Seat Head
Restraint

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The head restraints consist of:

An energy absorbing head
restraint.

A

Two steel stems.

B

Guide sleeve adjust and release
button.

C

Guide sleeve.

D

Raising the Head Restraint

Pull the head restraint up.

Lowering the Head Restraint

1.

Press and hold button C.

2. Push the head restraint down.

Second Row Outermost Seat Head
Restraints

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The head restraints consist of:

An energy absorbing head
restraint.

A

Two steel stems.

B

Guide sleeve.

C

MANUAL SEATS

(IF EQUIPPED)

Moving the Seat Backward and
Forward

WARNING:

Do not adjust the driver

seat or seat backrest when your vehicle
is moving. This may result in sudden seat
movement, causing the loss of control
of your vehicle.

WARNING:

Make sure the seat fully

locks into place by rocking it backward
and forward. Not securing the seat into
the locked position can be dangerous in
a crash and could cause serious personal
injury or death.

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Seats

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Adjusting the Seat Backrest

WARNING:

Always drive and ride

with your seatback upright and the lap
belt snug and low across the hips.

WARNING:

Do not place cargo or

any objects behind the seat backrest
before returning it to the original position.
Pull on the seat backrest to make sure
that it has fully latched after returning
the seat backrest to its original position.
An unlatched seat may become
dangerous if you stop suddenly or have
a crash.

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POWER SEATS

WARNING:

Do not adjust the driver

seat or seat backrest when your vehicle
is moving. This may result in sudden seat
movement, causing the loss of control
of your vehicle.

WARNING:

Do not place cargo or

any objects behind the seatback before
returning it to the original position.

Moving the Seat Backward and
Forward

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Seats

Adjusting the Seat Cushion

(If

Equipped)

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Adjusting the Seat Height

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Adjusting the Lumbar Support

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Adjusting the Seat Backrest

(If

Equipped)

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Seats

REAR SEATS

Adjusting the Seat Backrest

WARNING:

Always drive and ride

with your seatback upright and the lap
belt snug and low across the hips.

WARNING:

Do not recline the seat

backrest too far as this can cause the
occupant to slide under the seatbelt,
resulting in personal injury in the event
of a crash.

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Lift the handle to adjust the seat backrest
rearward or forward. The seat backrest can
also fold forward until it is flat.

Folding the Seat Backrest Flat

(If

Equipped)

WARNING:

Do not place cargo or

any objects behind the seat backrest
before returning it to the original position.
Pull on the seat backrest to make sure
that it has fully latched after returning
the seat backrest to its original position.
An unlatched seat may become
dangerous if you stop suddenly or have
a crash.

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Lift the handle and fold the seat backrest
forward until it is flat.

Note:

For the bench seats, make sure the

center seatbelt is unbuckled before folding
the seat backrest.

Note:

You may need to move the front row

seat forward to allow the second row seat
to fold flat.

To return the seat backrest to the upright
position, lift the seat backrest toward the
rear of the vehicle until it latches.

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Seats

Folding the Second Row Center Seat

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Pull the strap to fold the seat backrest flat.

To return the seat to the upright position,
rotate the seat backrest until it locks.

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Seats

WHAT IS THE REAR
OCCUPANT ALERT SYSTEM

The rear occupant alert system monitors
vehicle conditions and notifies you to check
for rear seat occupants when you switch
the ignition off.

HOW DOES THE REAR
OCCUPANT ALERT SYSTEM
WORK

The system monitors when rear doors have
been opened and closed to indicate the
potential presence of an occupant in the
rear seat.

A message displays in the information and
entertainment display screen and an
audible warning sounds when you switch
the ignition off after any of the following
conditions have been met:
•

A rear door is opened or closed while
the ignition is on.

•

You switch the ignition on within 15
minutes of a rear door opening and
closing.

•

You switch the ignition on within 15
minutes of the alert having displayed
or sounded.

REAR OCCUPANT ALERT
SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

On hot days, the

temperature inside the vehicle can rise
very quickly. Exposure of people or
animals to these high temperatures for
even a short time can cause death or
serious heat related injuries, including
brain damage. Small children are
particularly at risk.

WARNING:

Do not leave children

or pets unattended in your vehicle.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death.

REAR OCCUPANT ALERT
SYSTEM LIMITATIONS

The system does not detect the presence
of objects or passengers in the rear seat.
It monitors when rear doors are opened
and closed.

Note:

It is possible to receive an alert when

there is no rear seat occupant, but alert
conditions are met.

Note:

It is possible to receive no alert when

there is an occupant in the rear seat, if alert
conditions are not met. For example, if a rear
seat occupant does not enter the vehicle
through a rear door.

Note:

The audible warning does not sound

when the front door is opened before you
switch the ignition off.

SWITCHING REAR OCCUPANT
ALERT SYSTEM ON AND OFF

1.

Press

Settings

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Vehicle

.

3. Switch

Rear Occupant Alert

on or off.

Note:

The default setting is on.

Note:

Performing a master reset causes the

system to switch on again.

Semiannual Reminder

(If Equipped)

When you switch the system off, a
message appears every six months as a
reminder that the system is off. You can
switch the system back on or leave it off.

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Rear Occupant Alert System

(If Equipped)

REAR OCCUPANT ALERT
SYSTEM INDICATORS

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Message

Check rear seats for occupants.

Displays when you switch your vehicle off
after the alert conditions are met.

The message displays for a short period of
time. Press

Close

to acknowledge and

remove the message.

Note:

Depending on your SYNC version, the

graphic may look different from what you
see here.

REAR OCCUPANT ALERT
SYSTEM AUDIBLE WARNINGS

Sounds when you switch your vehicle off
after the alert conditions are met.

The warning sounds for a short period of
time.

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Rear Occupant Alert System

(If Equipped)

12 Volt DC Power Point

WARNING:

Do not plug optional

electrical accessories into the cigar
lighter socket. Incorrect use of the cigar
lighter can cause damage not covered
by the vehicle warranty, and can result
in fire or serious injury.

Note:

When you switch the ignition on, you

can use the socket to power 12 volt
appliances with a maximum current rating
of 15 amps.

Note:

If the power supply does not work

after you switch the ignition off, switch the
ignition on.

Note:

Do not hang any accessory from the

accessory plug.

Note:

Do not use the power point over the

vehicle capacity of 12 volt DC 180 watts or
a fuse may blow.

Note:

Always keep the power point caps

closed when not in use.

Do not insert objects other than an
accessory plug into the power point. This
damages the power point and may blow
the fuse.

Run the vehicle for full capacity use of the
power point.

To prevent the battery from running out of
charge:
•

Do not use the power point longer than
necessary when the vehicle is not
running.

•

Do not leave devices plugged in
overnight or when you park your vehicle
for extended periods.

USB Port and Power Point
Locations

USB Ports and Power Points may be in the
following locations:
•

On the lower instrument panel.

•

Inside the center console.

•

On the front of the center console.

•

On the rear of the center console.

•

In the cargo area.

•

On the passenger side floor panel.

•

3rd row on the quarter trim panels.

Note:

Some of the USB ports may not have

data transfer capabilities.

Note:

Incorrect use of the USB ports can

cause damage not covered by the vehicle
warranty.

110 Volt AC Power Point

WARNING:

Do not keep electrical

devices plugged into the power outlet
whenever the device is not in use. The
outlet provides power when the vehicle
is on. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury.

WARNING:

Do not use an

extension cord or connect multiple
devices to the power outlet. Doing so
could result in overloading the power
outlet. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in fire, personal injury or
property damage.

Note:

The power point turns off when you

switch off the ignition, when the vehicle is
not in accessory mode or when the battery
voltage drops below 11 volts.

You can use the power point for electric
devices that require up to 150 watts. It is
on the rear of the center console.

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Auxiliary Power Points

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When the indicator light on the power point
is:
•

On: The power point is working, the
ignition is ON or the vehicle is in
accessory mode.

•

Off: The power point is OFF, the ignition
is OFF or the vehicle is not in accessory
mode.

•

Flashing: The power point is in fault
mode.

Due to the different technologies used on
its construction, some devices may exceed
the capacity shown on its label when they
are initially plugged-in.

The power outlet temporarily turns off
power when in fault mode if the device
exceeds the 150 watt limit. Unplug your
device and switch the ignition off. Switch
the ignition back on, but do not plug your
device back in. Let the system cool off and
switch the ignition off to reset the fault
mode. Switch the ignition back on and
make sure the indicator light remains on.

Do not use the power point for certain
electric devices, including:
•

Cathode-ray, tube-type televisions.

•

Motor loads, such as vacuum cleaners,
electric saws and other electric power
tools or compressor-driven
refrigerators.

•

Measuring devices, which process
precise data, such as medical
equipment or measuring equipment.

•

Other appliances requiring an
extremely stable power supply such as
microcomputer-controlled electric
blankets or touch-sensor lamps.

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Auxiliary Power Points

GENERAL INFORMATION

WARNING:

Extended idling at high

engine speeds can produce very high
temperatures in the engine and exhaust
system, creating the risk of fire or other
damage.

WARNING:

Do not park, idle or

drive your vehicle on dry grass or other
dry ground cover. The emission system
heats up the engine compartment and
exhaust system, creating the risk of fire.

WARNING:

Do not start the engine

in a closed garage or in other enclosed
areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic.
Always open the garage door before you
start the engine.

WARNING:

Exhaust leaks may

result in entry of harmful and potentially
lethal fumes into the passenger
compartment. If you smell exhaust
fumes inside your vehicle, have your
vehicle inspected immediately. Do not
drive if you smell exhaust fumes.

If you disconnect the battery, your vehicle
may exhibit some unusual driving
characteristics for approximately 5 mi
(8 km) after you reconnect it. This is
because the engine management system
must realign itself with the engine. You
can disregard any unusual driving
characteristics during this period.

The powertrain control system meets all
Canadian interference-causing equipment
standard requirements regulating the
impulse electrical field or radio noise.

When you start the engine, avoid pressing
the accelerator pedal before and during
operation. Only use the accelerator pedal
when you have difficulty starting the
engine.

IGNITION SWITCH

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0

(off) - The ignition is off.

Note:

When you switch the ignition off and

leave your vehicle, do not leave your key in
the ignition. This could cause your vehicle
battery to lose charge.

I

(accessory) - Allows the electrical

accessories, such as the radio, to operate
while the engine is not running.

Note:

Do not leave the ignition key in this

position for too long. This could cause your
vehicle battery to lose charge.

II

(on) - All electrical circuits are

operational and the warning lamps and
indicators illuminate.

III

(start) - Cranks the engine.

STARTING A GASOLINE
ENGINE

When you start the engine, the idle speed
increases. This helps to warm up the
engine. If the engine idle speed does not
slow down, have your vehicle serviced
immediately.

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Starting and Stopping the Engine

Note:

You can crank the engine for a total

of 60 seconds without the engine starting
before the starting system temporarily
disables. The 60 seconds does not have to
be all at once. For example, if you crank the
engine three times for 20 seconds each
time, without the engine starting, you
reached the 60-second time limit. A
message appears in the information display
alerting you that you exceeded the cranking
time. You cannot attempt to start the
engine for at least 15 minutes. After 15
minutes, you are limited to a 15-second
engine cranking time. You need to wait 60
minutes before you can crank the engine for
60 seconds again.

Before starting your vehicle, check the
following:
•

Make sure all occupants fasten their
seatbelt.

•

Make sure the headlamps and
electrical accessories are off.

•

Make sure the parking brake is on.

•

Make sure the transmission is in park
(P).

•

Switch the ignition key to position

II

.

Note:

Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

1.

Fully press the brake pedal.

2. Turn the key to position

III

to start the

engine.

Note:

The engine may continue cranking

for up to 15 seconds or until it starts.

Note:

If you cannot start the engine on the

first try, wait for a short period and try again.

Failure to Start

If you cannot start the engine after three
attempts, wait 10 seconds and follow this
procedure:

1.

Fully press the brake pedal.

2. Shift into park (P).

3. Fully press the accelerator pedal and

hold it there.

4. Attempt to start your vehicle and wait

until the engine stops cranking.

5. Release the accelerator pedal.

6. Start the engine.

Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Stationary

1.

Shift into park (P).

2. Turn the key to position

0

.

3. Apply the parking brake.

Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Moving

WARNING:

Switching off the

engine when your vehicle is still moving
results in a significant decrease in
braking assistance. Higher effort is
required to apply the brakes and to stop
your vehicle. A significant decrease in
steering assistance could also occur. The
steering does not lock, but higher effort
could be required to steer your vehicle.
When you switch the ignition off, some
electrical circuits, for example airbags,
also turn off. If you unintentionally switch
the ignition off, shift into neutral (N) and
restart the engine.

1.

Shift into neutral and use the brakes to
bring your vehicle to a safe stop.

2. When your vehicle stops, shift into park

(P) and turn the key to position

0

.

3. Apply the parking brake.

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Starting and Stopping the Engine