towing FORD TRANSIT 2015 5.G Owner's Guide

Other maintenance items
1
Replace spark plugs.
Every 100000 miles
(160000 km) Inspect accessory drive belt(s). 4
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter.
Every 150000 miles
(240000 km) Change rear axle fluid.
Replace accessory drive belt(s).
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the last
engine oil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.
2 Replace early if indicated by per Water In Fuel warning lamp. See Warning Lamps and
Indicators (page 75).
3 Initial replacement at six years or 100000 miles (160000 kilometers), then every three
years or 50000 miles (80000 kilometers).
4 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
3.2L, 3.5L and 3.7L Engines
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the f

ollowing conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle
occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician. Perform the services shown in the
following tables when specified or within
3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the oil
change required message appearing in the
information display.
•
Example 1
: The message appears at
28750 mi (46,270 km). Perform the
30000 mi (48,000 km) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The message does not
appear, but the odometer reads
30000 mi (48,000 km)
(for example,
the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was
reset at
25000 mi (40,000 km)).
Perform the engine air filter
replacement. Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Scheduled
Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Inspect frequently,
service as required
See axle maintenance items under Exceptions.
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Exclusive use of E85 (Flex fuel vehicles only)
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular
unleaded fuel.
Every oil change interval
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule:
Normal vehicle axle maintenance: Rear
a
xles and power take-off units with
synthetic fluid and light-duty trucks
equipped with Ford-design axles are
lubricated for life; do not check or change
fluid unless a leak is suspected, service is
required or the assembly has been
submerged in water. During long periods
of trailer towing with outside temperatures
above
70°F (21°C) and at wide-open
throttle for long periods above 45 mph
(72 km/h), change non-synthetic rear axle
fluid every 3000 mi (4,800 km) or three
months, whichever comes first. This
interval can be waived if the axle is filled
with 75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting
Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A; GL-5
or equivalent. Add friction modifier XL-3
EST-M2C118-A or equivalent for complete
refill of Traction-Lok rear axles. See
Capacities and Specifications
(page
265).
Police, Taxi and Livery vehicle axle
maintenance: Change rear axle fluid every
100000 mi (160,000 km). Rear axle fluid
change may be waived if the axle was filled
with 75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting
Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A; GL-5 or equivalent. Add four ounces (118
milliliters) of additive friction modifier XL-3
EST-M2C118-A, or equivalent, for complete
refill of Traction-Lok rear axles. Change
the axle fluid anytime the axle submerges
in water.
California fuel filter replacement: If you
register your vehicle in California, the
California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item does not nullify the
emission warranty or limit recall liability
before the completion of your vehicle's
useful life. Ford Motor Company, however,
urges you to have all recommended
maintenance services performed at the
specified intervals and to record all vehicle
service.
Hot climate oil change intervals:
Vehicles operating in the Middle East,
North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or
locations with similar climates using an
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Certified for Gasoline Engines (Certification
mark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normal
oil change interval is 5000 mi (8,000 km).
If the available API SM or SN oils are not
available, then the oil change interval is
3000 mi (4,800 km).
Engine air filter replacement: The life of
the engine air fil

ter is dependent on
exposure to dusty and dirty conditions.
Vehicles operated in these conditions
require frequent inspection and
replacement of the engine air filter.
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Brakes................................................................137
General Information........................................... 137
Breaking-In......................................................173
Bulb Specification Chart............................221
C
California Proposition 65.............................10
C
apacities and Specifications - 3.2L
Power Stroke Diesel.................................278
Capacities............................................................. 278
Specifications...................................................... 279
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L..................................................................271
Capacities.............................................................. 271
Specifications...................................................... 272
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L..................................................................274
Capacities............................................................. 274
Specifications...................................................... 276
Capacities and Specifications
................265
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 227
Catalytic Converter
.......................................116
Driving with a Catalytic Converter.................116
Changing a Bulb............................................217 Central High Mounted Brake Lamp............220
Front Clearance Lamp...................................... 219
Headlamp.............................................................. 21
7
Interior Lamp....................................................... 220
License Plate Lamp.......................................... 220
Reading Lamps.................................................... 221
Rear Lamps........................................................... 219
Side Direction Indicator.................................... 219
Sun Visor Mirror Lamp....................................... 221
Changing a Fuse...........................................198
Changing a Road Wheel...........................256 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 256
Front Jacking Points........................................... 261
Installing a Road Wheel.................................. 262
Locking Lug Nuts................................................ 257
Rear Jacking Points............................................ 261
Removing a Road Wheel................................ 262
Stowing the Wheel and Vehicle Jack.........263
Vehicle Jack......................................................... 260
Vehicles With a Spare Wheel........................ 257Changing the 12V Battery
..........................213
Installing the Battery......................................... 214
Removing the Battery....................................... 213
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel.................................225
Changing the Engine Air Fil

ter -
3.5L.................................................................223
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.7L.................................................................224
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter...............................................................205
Engine Lubrication for Severe Service Operation........................................................ 205
Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring System............................................................. 206
Changing the Wiper Blades......................
215
Changing the Windshield Wiper
Blades................................................................ 215
Checking MyKey System Status..............50
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................215
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance.................................................32
Child Safety.......................................................
13
General Information............................................. 13
Child Safety Locks
..........................................25
Left-Hand Side...................................................... 25
Right-Hand Side................................................... 26
Child Seat Positioning..................................24
Cigar Lighter
...................................................104
Cleaning Products........................................227
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................230
Cl
eaning the Engine....................................228
Cleaning the Exterior...................................227 Body P
aintwork Preservation........................ 228
Cleaning the Chrome Trim.............................. 227
Cleaning the Headlamps................................. 227
Cleaning the Rear Window............................. 227
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................229
Cl

eaning the Interior...................................229
Instrument Cluster Screens, LCD Screens
and Radio Screens....................................... 229
Rear Windows..................................................... 229
Safety Belts.......................................................... 229
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................229
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................48
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Essential Towing Checks...........................164
Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 169
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Water Craft (PWC)........................................ 170
Safety Chains....................................................... 165
Tow Hitch............................................................... 165
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 165
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 169
Trailer Towing Connector................................ 164
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 169
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options...................................11
Extended Service Plan (ESP)
..................431
SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)............432
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only).......................... 431
Exterior Mirrors..................................................71 Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................. 71
Power Exterior Mirrors.......................................... 71
F
Fastening the Safety Belts.........................28 Safety Belt Extension Assembly....................30
Safety Belt Locking Modes............................... 29
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy...........28
Floor Mats
........................................................174
Ford Credit.........................................................10
(U.S. Only)............................................................... 10
Fuel and Refueling.........................................111
Fuel C

onsumption........................................122
Calculating Fuel Economy............................... 122
Filling the Fuel Tank........................................... 122
Fuel Filter - Gasoline....................................212
Fuel Qu

ality - Diesel......................................113
Biodiesel.................................................................. 114
Diesel Fuel Additives ......................................... 115
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where
Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Not
Required ............................................................ 113
Fuel Requirements - Choosing the Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where
Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel is Required
(United States/Canada/Puerto Rico/U.S.
Virgin Islands and Other Locales)............113 Fuel Quality - Gasoline................................112
Choosing the Right Fuel With a Flex Fuel
Vehicle (If Equipped)..................................... 112
Choosing the Right Fuel Without a Flex Fuel Vehicle (If Equipped)..................................... 112
Octane Recommendations............................. 112
Fuel Shutoff.....................................................177
Fuse Box Locations......................................187 Body Control Module Fuse Box..................... 187
Engine Compartment Fuse Box.................... 187
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box.............187
Pre-fuse Box......................................................... 187
Fuses.................................................................187
Fuse Specification Chart...........................188 Body Control Module......................................... 197
Engine Compartment Fuse Box................... 188
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........192
Pre-fuse Box......................................................... 195
G
Gauges................................................................73 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............73
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 74
Information Display............................................. 73
Tripmeter Reset and Distance to Empty................................................................... 74
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................44
General Maintenance Information........433 Multi-point Inspection..................................... 435
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 434
Protecting Your Investment........................... 433
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 433
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 433
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................184
G

etting the Services You Need.................181
Away From Home................................................ 181
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 138
Hazard Warning Flashers...........................177
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Phone...............................................................387
Making C alls........................................................ 389
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................389
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time.................................................................. 388
Phone Menu Options....................................... 390
Phone Settings................................................... 393
Phone Voice Commands................................ 394
Receiving Calls................................................... 390
Text Messaging.................................................... 391
Post-Crash Alert System
...........................180
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 54
Power Seats.....................................................98 P

ower Lumbar...................................................... 99
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................210 Adding Power Steering Fluid.......................... 210
Power Windows..............................................70 Accessory Delay.................................................... 70
Bounce-Back......................................................... 70
Driver Side One-Touch Down.......................... 70
Driver Side One-Touch Up................................ 70
R
Rear Passenger Climate Controls............93
Rear Quarter Windows
.................................72
Closing the Rear Windows................................ 72
Opening the Rear Windows.............................. 72
Rear Seats........................................................
99
Installing the Seats............................................. 101
Recline Adjustment........................................... 100
Removing Seats, 12 & 15 Passenger Vehicles............................................................. 100
Rear View Camera.......................................
144
Switching the Rear View Camera Off.........146
Switching the Rear View Camera On..........145
Using the Display................................................ 145
Vehicles with Parking Aid................................ 146
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 144
Recommended Towing Weights............162 Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight for Your Vehicle............................... 164
Reduced Engine Performance.................173
Refueling..........................................................120 Remote Control..............................................44
C

ar Finder................................................................ 45
Integrated Key head Transmitter...................44
Programming a New Remote Control..........45
Replacing the Battery......................................... 45
Sounding a Panic Alarm.................................... 46
Removing a Headlamp...............................216
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............230
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................10
Collision Repairs..................................................... 11
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................... 11
Warranty on Replacement Parts...................... 11
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................46
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................186
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)...............................................................185
Roadside Assistance...................................
176
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance.........................................................176
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance.........................................................176
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 176
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 176
Roadside Emergencies...............................176
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................... 173
Running Out of Fuel......................................115 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container........................................................... 115
Filling a Portable Fuel Container................... 115
S
Safety Belt Height Adjustment................30
Safety Belt Minder..........................................31 Belt-Minder®.......................................................... 31
Safety Belts.......................................................27 Principle of Operation......................................... 27
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................30
Conditions of operation...................................... 31
Safety Canopy ™.............................................
41
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Tire Care..........................................................234
Gl
ossary of Tire Terminology......................... 235
Inflating the Tires............................................... 243
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grades............................................................... 234
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 236
Inspecting the Tires and Wheel Valve Stems................................................................ 245
Location of the Tire Label............................... 243
Tire Age................................................................. 246
Tire and Wheel Alignment............................. 249
Tire Damage........................................................ 246
Tire Pressure Monitoring System................248
Tire Replacement Requirements.................247
Tire Rotation........................................................ 249
Tire Safety Practices........................................ 248
Tire Wear............................................................... 246
United States Department of Transportation Tire Quality
Grades............................................................... 234
Tire Pressure Monitoring System............251 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 252
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Reset Procedure........................................................ 254
Understanding the Tire Pressure Monitoring System ............................................................. 253
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 233
Towing a Trailer..............................................161 L

oad Placement................................................... 161
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels........171 Emergency Towing.............................................. 171
Recreational Vehicle Towing ........................... 171
Towing...............................................................161
Traction Control............................................139 Principle of Operation....................................... 139
Trailer Sway Control
....................................162
Transmission Code Designation..............271
T
ransmission..................................................133
Transmission See: Transmission............................................... 133
Transporting the Vehicle............................170 Trip Computer.................................................82
A

ll Values................................................................. 82
Average Fuel Consumption.............................. 82
Distance to Empty............................................... 83
Outside Air Temperature................................... 83
Resetting the Trip Computer........................... 82
Trip Odometer....................................................... 83
Trip Timer................................................................ 83
U
Under Hood Overview - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel
..............................................203
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L....................201
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L...................202
USB Port..........................................................297
Using Cruise Control
....................................147
Switching Cruise Control Off.........................148
Switching Cruise Control On........................... 147
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems
...........................................................51
Vehicles With Ford-Approved Aftermarket
Remote Start Systems................................... 51
Vehicles With Non-Ford-Approved Aftermarket Remote Start Systems.........51
Using Snow Chains......................................251
Using Stability Control................................142 A

dvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control ™
(RSC®).............................................................. 142
Using SYNC
™ With Your Media
Player.............................................................332
Accessing Your Play Menu.............................. 337
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port........................................................... 332
Media Menu Features...................................... 336
Media Voice Commands................................. 334
System Settings................................................. 339
What's Playing?................................................. 333
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