Ford Police Interceptor Utility (2018 year). Manual — part 18

Speedometer

Your vehicle is shipped with a certified
digital speedometer and analog gauge. If
your local procedures require calibration,
utilize the distance per time on-road test
or a radar-based speed test. If a
dynamometer calibration is required,
reference the calibration procedure found
at www.Fleet.Ford.com or check OASIS
for updated information.

Fuel Gauge

Note: The fuel gauge may vary slightly
when your vehicle is moving or on a gradient.

Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge will
indicate approximately how much fuel is
left in the fuel tank. The arrow adjacent to
the fuel pump symbol indicates on which
side of your vehicle the fuel filler door is
located.

The needle should move toward F when
you refuel your vehicle. If the needle points
to E after adding fuel, this indicates your
vehicle needs service soon.

After refueling some variability in needle
position is normal:

•

It may take a short time for the needle
to reach full after leaving the gas
station. This is normal and depends
upon the slope of pavement at the gas
station.

•

The fuel amount dispensed into the
tank is a little less or more than the
gauge indicated. This is normal and
depends upon the slope of pavement
at the gas station.

•

If the gas station nozzle shuts off
before the tank is full, try a different
gas pump nozzle.

•

There is a small reserve left in the tank
when the fuel gauge reaches empty.

Low Fuel Reminder

A low fuel level reminder displays and
sounds when the distance to empty
reaches 50 mi (80 km), 25 mi (40 km),
10 mi (20 km) and 0 mi (0 km).

Variations:

Note: The low fuel reminder can appear at
different fuel gauge positions depending on
fuel economy conditions. This variation is
normal.

Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge

Indicates engine coolant temperature. At
normal operating temperature, the level
indicator will be in the normal range. If the
engine coolant temperature exceeds the
normal range, stop your vehicle as soon as
safely possible, switch off the engine and
let the engine cool.

WARNING

Never remove the coolant reservoir
cap when the engine is running or
hot.

WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS

The following warning lamps and
indicators alert you to a vehicle condition
that may become serious. Some lamps
illuminate when you start your vehicle to
make sure they work. If any lamps remain
on after starting your vehicle, refer to the
respective system warning lamp for further
information.

Note: Some warning indicators appear in
the information display and function the
same as a warning lamp, but do not display
when you start your vehicle.

Anti-Lock Braking System

If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. You continue to

have the normal braking system (without
ABS) unless the brake system warning
lamp is also illuminated. Have the system
checked by an authorized dealer.

Battery

If it illuminates while driving, it
indicates a malfunction. Switch
off all unnecessary electrical

equipment and have the system checked
by an authorized dealer immediately.

Blind Spot Monitor

(If Equipped)

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It illuminates when you switch
this feature off or in conjunction
with a message. See Blind Spot

Information System (page 138).

Brake System

WARNING

Driving your vehicle with the warning
lamp on is dangerous. A significant
decrease in braking performance

may occur. It may take you longer to stop
your vehicle. Have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible. Driving extended
distances with the parking brake engaged
can cause brake failure and the risk of
personal injury.

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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.

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 201).

Door Ajar

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 188).

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 187).

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

E71880

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

Reminder (page 35).

Front Airbag

E67017

If it fails to illuminate when you
start your vehicle, continues to
flash or remains on, it indicates

a malfunction. Have the system checked
by an authorized dealer.

High Beam

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

headlamp flasher.

Hood Ajar

(If Equipped)

E159324

Displays when the ignition is on
and the hood is not completely
closed.

Liftgate Ajar

E162453

Lights when the liftgate is not
completely closed.

Liftgate Lock Release

E206359

Lights when liftgate is currently
unlocked due to actuation of
liftgate.

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

(If Equipped)

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Illuminates when the Police
Engine Idle feature 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 Catalytic Converter (page 114).

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 131).

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 131).

AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS

Key in Ignition Warning Chime

Sounds when you open the driver's door
and you have left the key in the ignition.

Headlamps On Warning Chime

Sounds when you remove the key from the
ignition and open the driver's door and you
have left the headlamps or parking lamps
on.

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.

Automatic Transmission Warning
Chime

Sounds when you have not moved the
transmission selector lever to position P.
A message will be shown in the display.