warning FORD TRANSIT 2015 5.G Workshop Manual

SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION
WARNINGS
Do not recline the seat backrest too
far as this can cause the occupant
to slide under the safety belt,
resulting in serious injury in the event of a
crash. Sitting improperly, out of position or
with the seat backrest reclined too
far, can result in serious injury or
death in the event of a crash. Always sit
upright against your seat backrest, with
your feet on the floor. Do not place objects higher than the
seat backrest to reduce the risk of
serious injury in the event of a crash
or during heavy braking. When you use them properly, the seat,
head restraint, safety belt and airbags will
provide optimum protection in the event
of a crash.
We recommend that you follow these
guidelines:
•
Sit in an upright position with the base
of your spine as far back as possible.
• Do not recline the seat backrest more
than 30 degrees. •
Adjust the head restraint so that the
top of it is level with the top of your
head and as far forward as possible.
Make sure that you remain
comfortable.
• Keep sufficient distance between
yourself and the steering wheel. We
recommend a minimum of 10 inches
(25 centimeters) between your
breastbone and the airbag cover.
• Hold the steering wheel with your arms
slightly bent.
• Bend your legs slightly so that you can
press the pedals fully.
• Position the shoulder strap of the
safety belt over the center of your
shoulder and position the lap strap
tightly across your hips.
Make sure that your driving position is
comfortable and that you can maintain full
control of your vehicle.
HEAD RESTRAINTS WARNING
The adjustable head restraint is a
safety device. Whenever possible it
should be installed and correctly
adjusted when the seat is occupied. An
incorrectly adjusted head restraint may
provide reduced protection to an occupant
during certain rear impacts. 95
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The head restraint consists of:
Energy absorbing head restraint.
A
Steel stems.
B
Guide sleeve adjust and unlock
button.
C
Guide sleeve unlock and remove
button.
D
Adjusting the Head Restraint WARNINGS
Adjust the head restraints for all
passengers before you drive your
vehicle. This will help minimize the
risk of neck injury in the event of a crash.
Do not adjust the head restraints when
your vehicle is moving. Do not adjust the head restraints
when your vehicle is moving.
Adjust the head restraint so that the top
of it is level with the top of your head.
Note:
Adjust the seat backrest to an upright
driving position before adjusting the head
restraint. Adjust the head restraint so that
the top of it is level with the top of your head
and as far forward as possible. Make sure
that you remain comfortable. If you are
extremely tall, adjust the head restraint to
its highest position. Raising the Head Restraint
Lift the head restraint up.
Lowering the Head Restraint
1. Press and hold button C.
2. Push the head restraint down.
Removing the Head Restraint
WARNING
Do not remove the head restraint
from an occupied seat.
1. Lift the head restraint up until it
reaches its highest position.
2. Press and hold buttons C and D.
3. Remove the head restraint.
Installing the Head Restraint WARNING
Install head restraints correctly to
help minimize the risk of neck injury
in the event of a crash.
1. Align the steel stems into the guide
sleeves and push the head restraint
down until in locks.
2. Adjust the head restraint.
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MANUAL SEATS
Moving the Seat Backward or
Forward
WARNINGS
Do not place cargo or any objects
behind the seat backrest before
returning it to the original position.
Pull on the seat backrest to make sure that
it has fully latched after returning the seat
backrest to its original position. An
unlatched seat may become dangerous if
you stop suddenly or have a crash. Do not adjust the driver seat when
your vehicle is moving. This may
result in sudden seat movement,
causing the loss of control of your vehicle. Make sure the driver seat fully locks
into place by rocking it backward and
forward.
1. Lift the handle.
2. Move the seat backward or forward to
attain the desired position.
3. Release the handle. Note:
The driver seat has removable stop
bolts on the track to enable access to the
vehicle battery. See Changing the 12V
Battery (page 213).
Adjusting the Lumbar Support 1.
Rotate the handle clockwise or counter
clockwise to attain the desired lumbar
support.
Recline Adjustment WARNINGS
Do not adjust the driver seat backrest
when your vehicle is moving. This
may result in sudden seat
movement, causing the loss of control of
your vehicle. Do not adjust the recliner from inside
your vehicle if the seat is unoccupied.
The seat back may move suddenly
and cause personal injury. 97
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1. Lift the handle.
2. Move the seat back backward or
forward to attain the desired position.
3. Release the handle. Adjusting the Armrest 1. Raise the armrest fully.
2. Lower the armrest to the stowed
position.
3. Raise the armrest to attain the desired
position.
POWER SEATS WARNINGS
Do not adjust the driver seat when
your vehicle is moving.
Do not place cargo or any objects
behind the seat backrest before
returning it to the original position.
The driver seat has removable stop
bolts on the track to enable access
to the vehicle battery. See
Changing the 12V Battery (page 213). 98
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Power Lumbar
REAR SEATS
WARNINGS
Do not use the bench seats as a bed
when your vehicle is moving. Failure
to follow this warning could result in
serious personal injury or death. Do not place objects on a folded
seat. Hard objects may become
projectiles in a crash or sudden stop,
which may increase the risk of serious
personal injury. Note:
Rear seat arrangements vary
depending on the vehicle.
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Recline Adjustment
WARNINGS
When reclining the seat backrest
forward and backward, take care not
to get your hands caught between
the seat backrest and the frame, catches
or mechanism. Failure to take care may
result in personal injury. Make sure that any cargo or objects
are not trapped behind the seat
backrest. Make sure the safety belts
are not trapped in any way when unfolding
the seat backrest up. Failure of an
occupant to be able to use a trapped
safety belt increases the risk of serious
personal injury or death. Make sure that the seat backrest is
fully engaged in its catch. A seat
backrest which is not fully engaged
in its catch could move in the event of an
accident. This may result in serious
personal injury or death. With the seat occupied, pull the lever or
strap to recline or raise the seat backrest. Removing Seats, 12 & 15 Passenger
Vehicles WARNINGS
Seats can weigh up to 132 lb (60 kg).
Do not attempt to lift or carry a seat
on your own. Do not use the release handles to lift
or carry the seat.
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1. Pull the release handles up.
2.
Tilt the seat forward to release the seat
frame rear catches. 3. Pull the seat backward to release the
seat frame front catches.
4. Remove the seat.
Note: Two persons must carry out this
procedure.
Note: You can only remove seats that have
integral release handles.
Note: The seat back does not fold forward.
Installing the Seats WARNINGS
Make sure that the floor catches are
free from foreign material before
installing the seats.
Make sure that you securely fasten
the seat catches when installing.
Check the latches are correctly
engaged by checking the red latch
indicators. 101
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WARNINGS
Do not use the power points for
operating a cigar lighter element.
Do not insert objects other than an
accessory plug into the power points.
Run the engine for full capacity use of the
power points.
Note:
Do not use the power points over the
vehicle capacity of 12 volt DC 180 watt or a
fuse may blow.
Note: Do not hang any accessory from the
accessory plug.
Note: Always keep the power point caps
closed when not in use.
Note: Incorrect use of the power points can
cause damage not covered by the vehicle
warranty.
To prevent the battery from running out of
charge:
• Do not use the power points for longer
than necessary when the engine is not
running.
• Do not leave devices plugged in
overnight or when your vehicle is in park
(P) for extended periods of time.
Note: The power point turns off after 30
minutes if you switched the ignition on
without the engine running. Auxiliary Power Point Locations Auxiliary Power Point locations may be:
•
On the instrument panel.
• Inside the floor console storage
compartment.
• Inside the cargo area.
Note: Do not keep electrical devices or
adaptors plugged in to the auxiliary power
point when not in use.
AC Power Point WARNING
Do not use any extension cord with
the AC power point, since it will
defeat the safety protection design
provided by the cap and twist tab. Doing
so may cause the power point to overload
due to powering multiple devices that can
reach beyond the 150 watt load limit and
could result in fire or personal injury. 103
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CUP HOLDERS
WARNINGS
Do not place hot drinks in the cup
holders when your vehicle is moving.
Make sure that cups placed in the
holders do not obstruct your vision
while driving.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE
Overhead Storage Compartments
Overhead Console
WARNING
Do not place heavy objects in the
overhead console. Heavy objects
may become projectiles in a crash or
sudden stop and may increase the risk of
serious injury. BOTTLE HOLDER
WARNING
Do not place glass objects in the
bottle holder.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNINGS
Extended idling at high engine
speeds can produce very high
temperatures in the engine and
exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or
other damage. Do not park, idle or drive your vehicle
on dry grass or other dry ground
cover. The emission system heats up
the engine compartment and exhaust
system, creating the risk of fire. Do not start the engine in a closed
garage or in other enclosed areas.
Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always
open the garage door before you start the
engine. If you smell exhaust fumes inside
your vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by an authorized dealer
immediately. Do not drive your vehicle if
you smell exhaust fumes. If you disconnect the battery, your vehicle
may exhibit some unusual driving
characteristics for approximately 5 miles
(8 kilometers) after you reconnect it. This
is because the engine management system
must realign itself with the engine. You can
disregard any unusual driving
characteristics during this period.
The powertrain control system meets all
Canadian interference-causing equipment
standard requirements regulating the
impulse electrical field or radio noise.
When you start the engine, avoid pressing
the accelerator pedal before and during
operation. Only use the accelerator pedal
when you have difficulty starting the
engine. IGNITION SWITCH
0(off) - The ignition is off.
Note: When you switch the ignition off and
leave your vehicle, do not leave your key in
the ignition. This could cause your vehicle
battery to lose charge.
I (accessory) - Allows the electrical
accessories such as the radio to operate
while the engine is not running.
Note: Do not leave the ignition key in
position I or II (without the engine running)
for too long to avoid vehicle battery losing
charge.
II (on) - All electrical circuits operational.
Warning lamps and indicators are
illuminated.
III
(start) - cranks the engine. Release the
key as soon as the engine starts.
STARTING A GASOLINE
ENGINE
Before starting the engine check
the following:
• Make sure all occupants have fastened
their safety belts.
• Make sure the headlamps and
electrical accessories are off.
• Make sure the parking brake is on.
• Move the transmission selector lever
to position park (P).
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