headlamp FORD TRANSIT 2011 Owners Manual

Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 14
Warning lights and chimes 14
Gauges 19
Entertainment Systems 22
AM/FM stereo 22
AM/FM stereo with CD 23
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) 25
Bluetooth system 27
Climate Controls 38
Manual heating and air conditioning 38
Rear window defroster 41
Lights 43
Headlamps 43
Turn signal control 46
Bulb replacement 47
Driver Controls 56
Windshield wiper/washer control 56
Steering wheel adjustment 57
Power windows 59
Mirrors 59
Speed control 61
Locks and Security 68
Keys 68
Anti-theft system 74
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Low tire pressure warning:
Illuminates when your tire pressure
is low. If the light remains on at
start up or while driving, the tire
pressure should be checked. Refer
toInflating your tiresin theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter. When
the ignition is first turned to on, the light will illuminate for three
seconds to ensure the bulb is working. If the light does not turn on or
begins to flash, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. For
more information on this system, refer toTire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS)in theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter.
AdvanceTrac:Illuminates when
the AdvanceTracis active. If the
light remains on, contact your
authorized dealer as soon as
possible. Refer to theDriving
chapter for more information.
Throttle control/transmission:
Illuminates when a powertrain fault
has been detected. Contact your
authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Low fuel:Illuminates when the fuel
level in the fuel tank is at or near
empty (refer toFuel gaugein this
chapter).
Door ajar:Illuminates when the
ignition is in the on position and any
door is not completely closed.
Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:Illuminates when the
high-beam headlamps are turned on.
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Park lamps:Illuminates when the
park lamps are turned on.
Front fog lamps (if equipped):
Illuminates when the front fog lamps
are turned on.
Rear fog lamps:Illuminates when
the rear fog lamps are turned on.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the off or accessory position and the driver’s door is opened.
Park warning chime:Sounds when the transmission is not in park, the
driver’s door is opened and the ignition is off or in accessory position.
Headlamps on warning chime:Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on and the driver’s door is opened.
Seatbelt warning chime:The seatbelt chime sounds when the driver’s
seatbelt is not fastened. When the ignition is in run and the seatbelt is
not fastened, the chime will chime for six seconds. The chime will turn
off if the driver’s seatbelt is fastened or if the ignition returns to off or
accessory position.
Belt-Minderwarning chime:This chime periodically sounds to
remind the driver and/or passenger that their seatbelt is unbuckled. The
seatbelt warning lamp in the cluster will also illuminate once vehicle
speed has exceeded 6 mph (10 km/h).
Airbag secondary warning chime:This chime sounds to indicate a
fault with the supplemental restraint system in the event that the airbag
readiness warning light is not operating.
Door ajar warning chime:The door ajar reminder chime informs the
driver that one or more doors are open while the ignition is in the run
position.
Electric vehicles
For specific information on the Transit Connect Electric, refer to the
Azure Dynamics TC-E Owner’s GuideSupplement.
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HEADLAMP CONTROL
Turns the lamps off.
Turns on the parking lamps,
instrument panel lamps, license
plate lamps and tail lamps.
Turns the headlamps on.
Front fog lamps (if equipped)
The headlamp control operates the
front fog lamps. The front fog lamps
can only be turned on when the
headlamp control is in the
orposition.
Pull the headlamp control towards you until the first detent is felt to
turn the front fog lamps on. The front fog lamp indicator light
will
illuminate.
Rear fog lamp
The headlamp control also operates
the rear fog lamp. The rear fog lamp
can only be turned on when the
headlamp control is in the
orposition.
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Pull the headlamp control towards you until the second detent is felt to
turn the rear fog lamp on. The rear fog lamp indicator light
will
illuminate.
Note:Do not use the rear fog lamp when it is raining or snowing and
visibility is more than 165 feet (50 m).
High beams
Pull the lever fully past the detent
to activate. Pull the lever fully again
to deactivate.
Flash-to-pass
Pull the lever toward you to the first
detent to activate flash-to-pass, and
release to deactivate.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output.
To activate:
•the ignition must be in the on position and
•the headlamp control must be in the off position.
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WARNING:Always remember to turn on your headlamps at
dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp
(DRL) system does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not
provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate
your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel and all applicable
switches in the vehicle during
headlamp and parking lamp
operation.
Move the control from left to right
to increase the brightness. Move the control from right to left to reduce
the brightness.
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.
If your vehicle has been in an accident, the alignment of your headlamps
should be checked by your authorized dealer.
Vertical aim adjustment
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away.
•(1) 8 feet (2.4 meters)
•(2) Center height of lamp to
ground
•(3) 25 feet (7.6 meters)
•(4) Horizontal reference line
2. Measure the height from the
center of your headlamp to the
ground and mark an 8 foot
(2.4 meter) horizontal reference line
on the vertical wall or screen at this
height (a piece of masking tape works well).
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and
open the hood.
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4. On the wall or screen you will
observe an area of high intensity
light. The top of the high intensity
area should touch the horizontal
reference line. If not, the beam will
need to be adjusted.
5. Locate the vertical adjuster on
each headlamp, then use a Phillips
#2 screwdriver or 10 mm
wrench/socket to adjust the
headlamp up or down.
6. Close the hood and turn off the
lamps.
HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS
NON-ADJUSTABLE.
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
•Push down and release to
activate the left turn signal.
•Push up and release to activate
the right turn signal.
Tap the stalk up or down to make the turn signal indicator flash three
times.
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Examples of acceptable condensation are:
•Presence of thin mist (no streaks, drip marks or droplets)
•Fine mist covers less than 50% of the lens
Examples of unacceptable moisture (usually caused by a lamp water
leak) are:
•Water puddle inside the lamp
•Large water droplets, drip marks or streaks present on the interior of
the lens
Take your vehicle to a dealer for service if any of the above conditions of
unacceptable moisture are present.
Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America to ensure
lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe visibility. The
correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp
assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time.
Function Trade number
Headlamps H13
Turn lamp indicator (front) 3457NAK
Turn lamp indicator (rear) WY21W
Side marker lamp W5W LL
Side repeater lamp 194NA
Front fog lamp H11
Brake and tail lamps W21/5W
Backup lamp W21W
Rear fog lamp W21W
License plate lamp W5W LL
High-mount brake lamp LED
Dome lamps (front and rear) 211
Reading lamps W5W
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer
Replacing interior bulbs
Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.
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Replacing front dome lamps
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the off position.
2. Switch off the interior lamps.
3. Pry out the light assembly with a
flat screwdriver.
Install in reverse order.
Replacing rear dome lamps
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the off position.
2. Switch off the interior lamps.
3. Pry out the light assembly with a
flat screwdriver.
Install in reverse order.
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Replacing reading bulbs
1. Open the reading lamp assembly.
2. Pull the bulb straight out and
replace it.
3. After the bulb has been replaced,
close the lamp assembly.
Install in reverse order.
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.
Replacing headlamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position and open the
hood.
2. Pull off the bulb cap.
3. Disconnect electrical connector
from the bulb.
4. Twist off the bulb retainer ring by
turning it counterclockwise.
Install in reverse order.
WARNING:Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep
out of children’s reach. Grasp the bulb by only its plastic base
and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the
bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated.
Note:If the bulb is accidentally touched, it should be cleaned with
rubbing alcohol before being used.
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