Introduction -> Mobile Communications Equipment for Your Ford Ecosport SUV 2020

Introduction  
On Board Diagnostics Data Link  
Connector  
Using Your Vehicle With a  
Snowplow  
Do not use this vehicle for  
snowplowing.  
WARNING: Do not connect  
Your vehicle does not have a snowplowing  
package.  
wireless plug-in devices to the data link  
connector. Unauthorized third parties  
could gain access to vehicle data and  
impair the performance of safety related  
systems. Only allow repair facilities that  
follow our service and repair instructions  
to connect their equipment to the data  
link connector.  
Using Your Vehicle as an  
Ambulance  
Do not use this vehicle as an  
ambulance.  
Your vehicle does not have the Ford  
Ambulance Preparation Package.  
Your vehicle has an OBD Data Link  
Connector (DLC) that is used in  
conjunction with a diagnostic scan tool for  
vehicle diagnostics, repairs and  
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS  
EQUIPMENT  
reprogramming services. Installing an  
aftermarket device that uses the DLC  
during normal driving for purposes such as  
remote insurance company monitoring,  
transmission of vehicle data to other  
devices or entities, or altering the  
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  
performance of the vehicle, may cause  
interference with or even damage to  
vehicle systems. We do not recommend  
or endorse the use of aftermarket plug-in  
devices unless approved by Ford. The  
vehicle Warranty will not cover damage  
caused by an aftermarket plug-in device.  
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.  
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks  
and Utility Type Vehicles  
WARNING: Utility vehicles have a  
significantly higher rollover rate than  
other types of vehicles.  
Using mobile communications equipment  
is becoming increasingly important in the  
conduct of business and personal affairs.  
However, you must not compromise your  
own or otherssafety when using such  
equipment. Mobile communications can  
enhance personal safety and security when  
appropriately used, particularly in  
Before you drive your vehicle, please read  
this Owners Guide carefully. Your vehicle  
is not a passenger car. As with other  
vehicles of this type, failure to operate this  
vehicle correctly may result in loss of  
vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal  
injury or death.  
emergency situations. Safety must be  
paramount when using mobile  
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Introduction  
communications equipment to avoid  
negating these benefits. Mobile  
communication equipment includes, but  
is not limited to, cellular phones, pagers,  
portable email devices, text messaging  
devices and portable two-way radios.  
EXPORT UNIQUE OPTIONS  
For your particular global region, your  
vehicle may be equipped with features and  
options that are different from the features  
and options that are described in this  
Owners Manual. A market unique  
supplement may be supplied that  
complements this book. By referring to the  
market unique supplement, if provided,  
you can properly identify those features,  
recommendations and specifications that  
are unique to your vehicle. This Owners  
Manual is written primarily for the U.S. and  
Canadian Markets. Features or equipment  
listed as standard may be different on units  
built for export. Refer to this Owners  
Manual for all other required  
information and warnings.  
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