parking brake FORD TRANSIT 2011 Owner's Manual

Miles (x 1,000)* 82.5 90 97.5 105 112.5 120 127.5 135 142.5 150
Kilometers (x 1,000)* 132 144 156 168 180 192 204 216 228 240
Months* 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120
Change engine oil and filter• •••••••••
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth;
dual rear wheels should only be rotated if unusual wear
is observed• •••••••••
Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag• •••••••••
Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)• •••••••••
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped
with dipstick); consult dealer for requirements•••••
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings,
hoses and parking brake•••••
Inspect engine cooling system concentration and hoses•••••
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields•••••
Inspect front axle and U-joints; lubricate if equipped
with grease fittings (4WD vehicles)•••••
Inspect half-shaft boots (if equipped)•••••
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod
ends, driveshaft and U-joints; lubricate if equipped with
grease fittings•••••
Torque rear U-bolts (Transit Connect)•••••
Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped)•••••
* Whichever comes first
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A
AdvanceTrac ..............................170
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................................100, 109
and child safety seats ............102
description ......................100, 109
disposal ....................................111
driver airbag ....................102, 110
indicator light .................109, 111
operation .........................102, 110
passenger airbag .............102, 110
side airbag ...............................109
Air cleaner filter ...............253, 256
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................233
Anti-lock brake system (see
Brakes) ......................................168
Anti-theft system ........................74
arming the system ....................75
Armrests ......................................81
Audio system (see Radio) ...22–23
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................251
fluid, checking ........................251
fluid, specification ..................257
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................177
fluid, refill capacities ..............257
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....25
Auxiliary power point .................58
Axle
refill capacities ........................257
B
Battery .......................................231acid, treating emergencies .....231
jumping a disabled battery ....203
maintenance-free ....................231
replacement, specifications ...256
servicing ..................................231
Belt-Minder...............................96
Blind spot mirror ......................182
Bluetooth system ........................27
Booster seats .............................127
Brakes ........................................168
anti-lock ...................................168
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................169
fluid, checking and adding ....250
fluid, refill capacities ..............257
fluid, specifications .................257
lubricant specifications ..........257
parking ....................................169
shift interlock ..........................176
Bulbs ............................................47
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....257
CD player ....................................22
Cell phone use ............................10
Changing a tire .........................195
Child safety seats ......................116
attaching with tether
straps .......................................123
in front seat ............................117
in rear seat ..............................117
LATCH .....................................120
recommendations ...................114
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................127
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............219
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LATCH anchors .........................120
Liftgate ........................................65
Lights, warning and indicator ....14
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........169
Loading instructions .................161
Load limits .................................156
Locks
childproof ..................................68
Lubricant specifications ...........257
Lug nuts ....................................202
Lumbar support, seats ...............81
M
Manual transaxle
lubricant specifications ..........257
Mirrors ...................................59–60
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................60
fold away ...................................61
heated ........................................61
side view mirrors (power) .......60
Motorcraftparts ..............224, 256
O
Octane rating ............................242
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................229
P
Parking brake ............................169
Parts (see Motorcraft
parts) .........................................256
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................88Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................192
Power mirrors .............................60
Power point .................................58
Power steering ..........................173
fluid, checking and adding ....250
fluid, refill capacity ................257
fluid, specifications .................257
Power Windows ...........................59
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................174
R
Radio ......................................22–23
Rear-view camera system .........181
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................114
Relays ........................................187
Remote entry system .................69
illuminated entry ......................73
locking/unlocking
doors ..............................68, 70–71
opening the trunk .....................71
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................72
replacing the batteries .............71
Reverse sensing system ...........179
Roadside assistance ..................185
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................87, 92–93, 95
Safety Canopy ...........................109
Safety defects,
reporting ............................215–216
Index
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