Ford Police Interceptor Utility (2018 year). Manual — part 24

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.

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.

Locations

Power points may be in the following
locations:
•

On the front of the center console.

•

Inside the center console.

•

On the rear of the center console.

•

Inside the luggage compartment.

CENTER CONSOLE

(If Equipped)

Stow items in the cup holder carefully as
items may become loose during hard
braking, acceleration or crashes, including
hot drinks which may spill.

Available console features include:

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USB or USB and SD card.

A

Auxiliary power point.

B

Cup holder.

C

Auxiliary power point.

D

Console Mounting Plates

You should only remove and replace the
mounting plates during the upfitting
process. You should not remove them
permanently.

Universal Top Tray

You can remove the trim on the top of the
instrument panel to aid in upfitting
aftermarket accessories or mounting
equipment.

OVERHEAD CONSOLE

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Press near the rear edge of the door to
open it.

GENERAL INFORMATION

WARNINGS

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.

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.

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.

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 automatically, have your
vehicle checked by an authorized dealer.

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 have fastened
their safety belts.

•

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 depress 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 depress the brake pedal.

2. Shift into park (P).

3. Fully depress the accelerator pedal and

hold it there.

4. 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 the
vehicle is still moving will result in a
loss of brake and steering assistance.

The steering will not lock, but higher effort
will be required. When the ignition is
switched off, some electrical circuits,
including air bags, warning lamps and
indicators may also be off. If the ignition
was turned off accidentally, you can shift
into neutral (N) and re-start the engine.

1.

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

2. When your vehicle has stopped, shift

into park (P) and turn the key to
position 0.

3. Apply the parking brake.

Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes

WARNING

If you smell exhaust fumes inside
your vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by your authorized dealer

immediately. Do not drive your vehicle if
you smell exhaust fumes. Carbon
monoxide is present in exhaust fumes.
Take precautions to avoid its dangerous
effects.