lock FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2020 Owner's Guide

Reduced Guard
In reduced guard, the interior sensors are
off when you arm the alarm.
Selecting Full or Reduced Guard
You can select full or reduced guard using
the information display. See General
Information (page 98).
Ask on Exit
If you switch ask on exit on, you can choose
which level of guard you require after you
switch the ignition off.
Arming the Alarm
To arm the alarm, lock your vehicle. See
Doors and Locks
(page 66).
Disarming the Alarm
Perimeter Alarm
Disarm and silence the alarm by unlocking
the doors with the key and switching the
ignition on with a correctly coded key or
unlocking the doors with the remote
control.
Anti-Theft Alarm
Disarm and silence the alarm by unlocking
the doors with the key and switching the
ignition on with a correctly coded key
within 12 seconds or unlocking the doors
with the remote control.
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ADJUSTING THE STEERING
WHEEL
WARNING: Do not adjust the
steering wheel when your vehicle is
moving.
Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the
correct position. See Sitting in the Correct
Position
(page 120). 1. Unlock the steering column.
2.
Adjust the steering wheel to the desired
position. 3. Lock the steering column.
HORN
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Note:
Tap the lever up or down to make the
direction indicators flash three times to
indicate a lane change.
INTERIOR LAMPS
Courtesy Lamp OffA
Door contact
B
OnC
If you set the switch to position B, the
courtesy lamp will switch on when you
unlock your vehicle, open a door or the
liftgate. If you leave a door open with the
ignition switched off, the courtesy lamp
will switch off automatically after a short
period of time to prevent your vehicle
battery from losing charge. To switch it
back on, switch the ignition on for a short
period of time.
The courtesy lamp will also switch on
when you switch the ignition off. It will
switch off automatically after a short
period of time or when you start the engine.
If you set the switch to position C with the
ignition switched off, the courtesy lamp
will switch on. It will switch off
automatically after a short period of time
to prevent your vehicle battery from losing
charge. To switch it back on, switch the
ignition on for a short period of time. Reading Lamps
If you switch the ignition off, the reading
lamps will switch off automatically after
a short period of time to prevent your
vehicle battery from losing charge. To
switch them back on, switch the ignition
on for a short period of time.
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Start the engine.
1. Lift and hold the control until you fully
close the window. Continue to hold the
control for a few seconds after you
close the window.
2. Release the control.
3. Press and hold the control until you fully open the window.
4. Release the control.
5. Lift and hold the control until you fully close the window.
Note: Repeat the procedure if the window
does not close when you use one-touch.
Rear Window Lock Press the control to lock or
unlock the rear window controls.
It illuminates when you lock the
rear window controls.
POWER WINDOWS - VEHICLES
WITH: ONE-TOUCH OPEN
DRIVER WINDOW WARNING: Do not leave children
unattended in your vehicle and do not
let them play with the power windows.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury. WARNING:
When closing the
power windows, verify they are free of
obstruction and make sure that children
and pets are not in the proximity of the
window openings. Press the control to open the
window. Lift the control to close
the window. Note:
The power windows operate with the
ignition on, and for several minutes after you
switch the ignition off or until you open a
front door.
To reduce wind noise or pulsing noise when
just one window is open, slightly open the
opposite window.
One-Touch Open
(If Equipped)
Fully press the control and release it. Press
again or lift it to stop the window.
GLOBAL OPENING
1. Press and release the unlock button on
the remote control.
2. Press and hold the unlock button on the remote control.
3. Release the button when the windows
start to open.
Press the lock or the unlock button on the
remote control to stop global opening.
Note: You can use global opening for a
short period of time when you unlock your
vehicle using the remote control.
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Adjusting the Mirrors WARNING:
Do not adjust the
mirrors when your vehicle is moving. This
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, serious personal injury or death.
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Left-hand mirror switch.
A
Mirror adjustment control.
B
Right-hand mirror switch.
C
Folding the Mirrors
Vehicles with Manual Fold
Push the mirror toward the door window
glass.
Make sure that you fully engage the mirror
in its support when returning it to its
original position.
Vehicles with Auto-fold
The exterior mirrors fold when you lock
your vehicle and unfold when you unlock
your vehicle. For tight parking conditions,
press the control to fold the
mirrors.
Press the control again to unfold the
mirrors.
If you press the control to fold in the
mirrors with auto-fold on, the mirrors do
not unfold when you unlock your vehicle.
You can switch auto-fold on or off in the
information display. See General
Information (page 98). Note:
The power folding mirrors operate
with the ignition on, and for several minutes
after you switch the ignition off.
Note: If you fold and unfold the mirrors
several times within one minute, the power
fold function may turn off to protect the
motors from overheating.
INTERIOR MIRROR - VEHICLES
WITHOUT: AUTO-DIMMING
INTERIOR MIRROR WARNING:
Do not adjust the
mirrors when your vehicle is moving. This
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, serious personal injury or death.
Pull the tab below the mirror toward you
to reduce the effect of bright light from
behind.
INTERIOR MIRROR - VEHICLES
WITH: AUTO-DIMMING
INTERIOR MIRROR WARNING:
Do not adjust the
mirrors when your vehicle is moving. This
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, serious personal injury or death.
The mirror dims to reduce the effect of
bright light from behind. It returns to
normal when the bright light from behind
is no longer present or if you shift into
reverse (R).
Do not block the sensors on the front and
back of the mirror.
Note: A rear center passenger or raised rear
center head restraint could prevent light
from reaching the sensor.
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B

The fuel filler door is on the
left-hand side of your vehicle.
A
The fuel filler door is on the
right-hand side of your vehicle.
B
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
At normal operating temperature, the
needle remains in the center section. If the
needle enters the red section, the engine
is overheating. Stop your vehicle as soon
as it is safe to do so, switch the engine off
and allow it to cool.
Note: The system reduces the engine speed
if you continue to operate the engine at a
high engine speed.
Note: Do not restart the engine until the
cause of overheating has been determined
and resolved.
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 operate the
same as a warning lamp but do not
illuminate when you start your vehicle.
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator It illuminates when you switch
the system on.
It illuminates white when the system is in
standby mode. It illuminates green when
you set the adaptive cruise speed.
Airbag Warning Lamp If it does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, continues
to flash or remains on when the
engine is running, this indicates a
malfunction. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
Lamp If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. Your vehicle
continues to have normal braking without
the anti-lock brake system function. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Blind Spot Information System
Indicator It illuminates when you switch
the system off. See Blind Spot
Information System (page 216).
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Description
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Adaptive Cruise Malfunc-
tion
The system is not available. See Using Adaptive Cruise
Control (page 204).
Adaptive Cruise Not
Available
The radar has reduced visibility. See Using Adaptive Cruise
Control
(page 204).
Adaptive Cruise Not
Available Sensor Blocked
See Manual
You have switched normal cruise control on. Adaptive braking
turns off.
Normal Cruise Active
Adaptive Braking Off
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Front Sensor Not Aligned
The adaptive cruise has reinstated controls to the driver.
Adaptive Cruise Control
Driver Resume Control
Your vehicle speed is too slow to activate the adaptive cruise.
Adaptive Cruise Control
Speed Too Low To
Activate
Navigation system based speed limit information is not
available. If the message continues to appear, have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Adaptive Cruise Control
Speed Sign Recognition
Not Available
Alarm Description
Message
Displays when the alarm has been triggered due to unauthor-
ized entry.
Vehicle Alarm To Stop
Alarm, Start Vehicle.
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Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert Systems
Description
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Blind Spot System Fault
The system sensors are blocked. See Blind Spot Informa-
tion System (page 216).
Blind Spot Not Available
Sensor Blocked See
Manual
You have attached a trailer to your vehicle. The system turns
off.
Blis Deactivated Trailer
Attached
Displays instead of indication arrows when the system
detects a vehicle. Check for approaching traffic.
Cross Traffic Alert
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Cross Traffic System
Fault
The system sensors are blocked. See
Cross Traffic Alert
(page 218).
Cross Traffic Not Avail-
able Sensor Blocked See
Manual
You have attached a trailer to your vehicle. The system turns
off.
Cross Traffic Alert Deac-
tivated Trailer Attached
The system applies the brakes. Check for approaching traffic.
Cross Traffic Alert
Applying Brakes
Brake System Description
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Stop your vehicle in a safe
place. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Check Brake System
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Doors and Locks
Description
Message
The door listed is not completely closed.
Driver Door Ajar
Passenger Door Ajar
Rear Left Door Ajar
Rear Right Door Ajar
Liftgate Ajar
The hood is not completely closed.
Hood Ajar
The system has disabled the door switches.
Switches Inhibited
Security Mode
Driver Alert Description
Message
Take a break due to low alertness levels.
Driver Alert Warning Rest
Now
We recommend that you take a break due to low alertness
levels.
Driver Alert Warning Rest
Suggested
Engine Description
Message
Displays when the engine temperature is too high. Stop your
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so, switch the engine off
and allow it to cool. Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Engine Coolant Over
Temperature
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MyKey
Description
Message
Displays when trying to create a MyKey and the key is not
placed in the backup position. See Passive Key Backup
Position (page 58).
Place Key in Backup
Location
Displays when trying to create a MyKey with a key already
designated as a MyKey.
Key is Already a MyKey
Displays when creating a MyKey.
Hold OK to Create MyKey
Displays to confirm that a MyKey has been created.
Creation Completed
Displays to confirm that the key is restricted after you switch
the ignition off.
This Key restricted at
Next Key Cycle. Label
Key as MyKey
Displays if the system fails to create a MyKey.
MyKey not Created
Displays when clearing all MyKeys.
Hold OK to Clear MyKeys
Displays to confirm that all MyKeys have been cleared.
All MyKeys Cleared
Parking Aid Description
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Park Aid Fault
Check Park Aid
Check Front Park Aid
Check Rear Park Aid
The system sensors are blocked. See
Parking Aids (page
187).
Park Aid Not Available
Sensor Blocked See
Manual
Front Park Aid Not Avail-
able Sensor Blocked See
Manual
Rear Park Aid Not Avail-
able Sensor Blocked See
Manual
You have attached a bike rack, trailer or other object near the
sensors on the front or rear of your vehicle.
Rear Park Aid Deactiv-
ated Trailer attached
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