Introduction -> Special Notices for Your Ford Ecosport SUV 2020

Introduction  
Scheduled Maintenance and  
SPECIAL NOTICES  
New Vehicle Limited Warranty  
Mechanical Repairs  
One of the best ways for you to make sure  
that your vehicle provides years of service  
is to have it maintained in line with our  
recommendations using parts that  
conform to the specifications detailed in  
this Owners Manual. Genuine Ford and  
Motorcraft parts meet or exceed these  
specifications.  
Vehicles sold in the United States and  
Canada  
For a detailed description of what is  
covered by your New Vehicle Limited  
Warranty, see your warranty guide that is  
available online. For more information,  
refer to our website and download your  
copy of the warranty guide.  
Collision Repairs  
We hope that you never experience a  
collision, but accidents do happen.  
Genuine Ford replacement collision parts  
meet our stringent requirements for fit,  
finish, structural integrity, corrosion  
protection and dent resistance. During  
vehicle development we validate that  
these parts deliver the intended level of  
protection as a whole system. A great way  
to know for sure you are getting this level  
of protection is to use genuine Ford  
replacement collision parts.  
Vehicles sold outside the United States  
and Canada  
For a detailed description of what is  
covered by your New Vehicle Limited  
Warranty, see the warranty guide that is  
provided to you along with your Owners  
Manual.  
Special Instructions  
For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted  
with sophisticated electronic controls.  
Warranty on Replacement Parts  
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement  
parts are the only replacement parts that  
benefit from a Ford Warranty. The Ford  
Warranty may not cover damage caused  
to your vehicle as a result of failed  
non-Ford parts. For additional information,  
refer to the terms and conditions of the  
Ford Warranty.  
WARNING: You risk death or  
serious injury to yourself and others if you  
do not follow the instruction highlighted  
by the warning symbol. Failure to follow  
the specific warnings and instructions  
could result in personal injury.  
WARNING:NEVERusearearward  
facing child restraint on a seat protected  
by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it,  
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD  
can occur.  
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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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EcoSport (CBW) Canada/United States of America, Vehicles Built From: 17-06-2019, LN1J-19A321-ZFA enUSA, Edition date: 201904, First-Printing