warning FORD TRANSIT 2015 5.G Owners Manual

Introduction
About This Manual...........................................7
Symbols Glossary.............................................7
Data Recording..................................................9
California Proposition 65.............................10
P

erchlorate........................................................10
Ford Credit
.........................................................10
Replacement Parts Recommendation......................................10
Special Notices
.................................................11
Mobile Communications Equipment......................................................11
Export Unique Options...................................11
Child Safety
General Information
.......................................13
Installing Child Seats
.....................................14
Booster Seats
..................................................22
Child Seat Positioning
..................................24
Child Safety Locks
..........................................25
Safety Belts
Principle of Operation...................................27
F

astening the Safety Belts
.........................28
Safety Belt Height Adjustment
................30
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime.............................................................30
Safety Belt Minder..........................................31
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance................................................32
Supplementary Restraints System
Principle of Operation - Canada/United States of America......................................33
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................34
Side Airbags.....................................................40
Safety Canopy ™.............................................
41
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........42
Airbag Disposal
...............................................43 Keys and Remote Controls
Principle of Operation..................................44
General Information on Radio
Frequencies..................................................44
Remote Control..............................................44
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control...........................................................46
MyKey ™
Principle of Operation...................................47
Creating a MyKey............................................47
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................48
Che

cking MyKey System Status..............50
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................51
MyKey Troubleshooting
...............................52
Locks
Locking and Unlocking
.................................54
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System........................59
Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................60
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................61
Audio Control - Vehicles Without: Touchscreen Display..................................
61
Audio Control - Vehicles With: Touchscreen Display.................................
62
Voice Control - Vehicles Without: Touchscreen Display.................................62
Voice Control - Vehicles With: Touchscreen Display.................................62
Cruise Control..................................................63
Information Display Control.......................63
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers........................................64
Autowipers.......................................................64
Windshield Washers.....................................65
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Lighting
General Information.....................................66
Lighting C
ontrol..............................................66
Autolamps........................................................67
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................
68
Daytime Running Lamps............................
68
Direction Indicators.......................................
69
Interior Lamps.................................................69
W

indows and Mirrors
Power Windows..............................................
70
Exterior Mirrors..................................................71
Interior Mirror.....................................................71
Rear Quarter Windows
.................................72
Instrument Cluster
Gauges................................................................73
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................75
Audible Warnings and Indicators
..............77
Information Displays
General Information
......................................79
Trip Computer.................................................
82
Personalized Settings..................................
83
Information Messages.................................84
Climate Control
Principle of Operation..................................89
Air Vents............................................................89
Manual Climate Control..............................90
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................91
Rear Passenger Climate Controls............93
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................93
S

eats
Sitting in the Correct Position...................95
Head Restraints..............................................95
Manual Seats...................................................
97 Power Seats.....................................................98
R

ear Seats........................................................
99
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points................................103
Cigar Lighter
...................................................104
Storage Compartments
Cup Holders....................................................105
Ov

erhead Console.......................................
105
Bottle Holder..................................................
105
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information....................................106
Ignition Switch..............................................106
Starting a Gasoline Engine
.......................106
Starting a Diesel Engine.............................107
Diesel Particulate Filter..............................108
Switching Off the Engine
..........................109
Engine Block Heater....................................109
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions.........................................111
Fuel Quality - Gasoline................................112
Fuel Quality - Diesel
......................................113
Running Out of Fuel......................................115
Catalytic Converter.......................................116
Selective Catalytic Reduction System...........................................................117
Refueling..........................................................120
Fuel Consumption........................................122
Emission Control System...........................122
Transmission
Automatic Transmission
............................133
Brakes
General Information.....................................137
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Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes............................................................137
Parking Brake.................................................138
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................139
Using Traction Control................................139
Stability Control
Principle of Operation..................................141
Using Stability Control................................142
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation.................................143
P
arking Aid......................................................143
Rear View Camera.......................................144
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................147
Using C

ruise Control....................................147
Driving Aids
Speed Limiter
................................................149
Driver Alert
......................................................149
Lane Keeping System
.................................150
Load Carrying
Load Retaining Fixtures..............................153
Load Limit........................................................153
Towing
Towing a Trailer..............................................161
Trailer Sway Control....................................162
Recommended Towing Weights............162
Essential Towing Checks...........................164
Transporting the Vehicle............................170
T

owing the Vehicle on Four Wheels........171
Driving Hints
Br

eaking-In......................................................173 R
educed Engine Performance.................173
Ec

onomical Driving.......................................173
Cold Weather Precautions........................174
Driving Through Water................................174
Fl

oor Mats........................................................174
R

oadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance
...................................176
Hazard Warning Flashers...........................177
Fuel Shutoff.....................................................177
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................178
P

ost-Crash Alert System...........................180
C

ustomer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need.................181
In California (U.S. Only).............................182
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)......................183
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................183
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................184
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................185
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).............................................................185
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................186
Fuses
Fus

e Box Locations......................................187
Fuse Specification Chart...........................188
Changing a Fuse
...........................................198
Maintenance
General Information..................................200
Opening and Closing the Hood.............200
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L....................201
Under Hood Ov

erview - 3.7L...................202
Under Hood Overview - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel.............................................203
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for choosing Ford. We
recommend that you take some time to
get to know your vehicle by reading this
manual. The more that you know about it,
the greater the safety and pleasure you
will get from driving it.
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and
injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any handheld device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving. Note:
This manual describes product
features and options available throughout
the range of available models, sometimes
even before they are generally available. It
may describe options not fitted to your
vehicle.
Note: Some of the illustrations in this
manual may show features as used in
different models, so may appear different
to you on your vehicle. However, the
essential information in the illustrations is
always correct.
Note: Always use and operate your vehicle
in line with all applicable laws and
regulations.
Note: Pass on this manual when selling
your vehicle. It is an integral part of the
vehicle. Note:
Either Ford Motor Company or an
authorized Ford dealer may have originally
sold this incomplete vehicle to a vehicle
modifier who upfitted it. As a result, some
of the options and features on this vehicle
may differ from what we describe in this
manual.
This manual may qualify the location of a
component as left-hand side or right-hand
side. The side is determined when facing
forward in the seat. Right-hand side
A
Left-hand side
B
Protecting the Environment
You must play your part in protecting the
environment. Correct vehicle usage and
the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning
and lubrication materials are significant
steps toward this aim.
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
These are some of the symbols you may
see on your vehicle. Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
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Air conditioning system
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum
based
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten safety belt
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard warning flashers
Heated rear window
Heated windshield
Interior luggage compartment
release
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Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Service engine soon
Side airbag Shield the eyes
Stability control
Windshield wash and wipe
DATA RECORDING
A large number of electronic components
of your vehicle contain data storage
modules temporarily or permanently
storing technical data about the condition
of the vehicle, events and errors.
In general, this technical information
documents the condition of parts,
modules, systems or the environment:
• Operating conditions of system
components (e.g. filling levels).
• Status messages of the vehicle and its
individual components (e.g. number of
wheel revolutions/rotational speed,
deceleration, lateral acceleration).
• Malfunction and defects in important
system components (e.g. lighting and
brake system).
• Vehicle reactions in particular driving
situations (e.g. inflation of an airbag,
activation of the stability regulation
system).
• Environmental conditions (e.g.
temperature).
These data are exclusively technical and
help identification and correction of errors
as well as optimisation of vehicle
functions. Motion profiles indicating
travelled routes cannot be created with
these data.
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If services are used (e.g. repair works,
service processes, warranty cases, quality
assurance), employees of the service
network (including manufacturers) are
able to read out this technical information
from the event and error data storage
modules using special diagnostic devices.
If required, you will receive further
information. After an error has been
corrected, these data are deleted from the
error storage module or they are constantly
overwritten.
When using the vehicle, situations may
occur in which these technical data related
to other information (accident report,
damages on the vehicle, witness
statements etc.) may be associated with
a specific person - possibly, with the
assistance of an expert.
Additional functions contractually agreed
upon with the client (e.g. vehicle location
in emergency cases) allow the
transmission of particular vehicle data
from the vehicle.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
Some constituents of engine
exhaust, certain vehicle components,
certain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component wear
contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. PERCHLORATE
Certain components in your vehicle such
as airbag modules, safety belt
pretensioners and remote control batteries
may contain perchlorate material. Special
handling may apply for service or vehicle
end of life disposal. For more information
visit: Web Address
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate
FORD CREDIT
(U.S. Only)
Ford Credit offers a full range of financing
and lease plans to help you acquire your
vehicle. If you have financed or leased your
vehicle through Ford Credit, thank you for
your business.
For your convenience we offer a number
of ways to contact us, as well as to help
manage your account.
Phone: 1-800-727-7000
For more information regarding Ford Credit,
as well as to access Account Manager,
please go to www.fordcredit.com.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
RECOMMENDATION
Your vehicle has been built to the highest
standards using quality parts. We
recommend that you demand the use of
genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts
whenever your vehicle requires scheduled
maintenance or repair. You can clearly
identify genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts
by looking for the Ford, FoMoCo or
Motorcraft branding on the parts or their
packaging.
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Scheduled Maintenance and
Mechanical Repairs
One of the best ways for you to make sure
that your vehicle provides years of service
is to have it maintained in line with our
recommendations using parts that
conform to the specifications detailed in
this Owner
’s Manual. Genuine Ford and
Motorcraft parts meet or exceed these
specifications.
Collision Repairs
We hope that you never experience a
collision, but accidents do happen. Genuine
Ford replacement collision parts meet our
stringent requirements for fit, finish,
structural integrity, corrosion protection
and dent resistance. During vehicle
development we validate these parts
deliver the intended level of protection as
a whole system. A great way to know for
sure you are getting this level of protection
is to use genuine Ford replacement
collision parts.
Warranty on Replacement Parts
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement
parts are the only replacement parts that
benefit from a Ford Warranty. Damage
caused to your vehicle as a result of the
failure of non-Ford parts may not be
covered by the Ford Warranty. For
additional information, refer to the terms
and conditions of the Ford Warranty.
SPECIAL NOTICES
If converting or modifying your vehicle from
production specification, refer to the Body
and Equipment Mounting Manual at
www.etis.ford.com/fordservice. MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
EQUIPMENT
Using mobile communications equipment
is becoming increasingly important in the
conduct of business and personal affairs.
However, you must not compromise your
own or others’
safety when using such
equipment. Mobile communications can
enhance personal safety and security when
appropriately used, particularly in
emergency situations. Safety must be
paramount when using mobile
communications equipment to avoid
negating these benefits. Mobile
communication equipment includes, but
is not limited to, cellular phones, pagers,
portable email devices, text messaging
devices and portable two-way radios. WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and
injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving. EXPORT UNIQUE OPTIONS
For your particular global region, your
vehicle may be equipped with features and
options that are different from the features
and options that are described in this
Owner
’s Manual. A market unique
supplement may be supplied that
complements this book. By referring to the
market unique supplement, if provided,
you can properly identify those features,
recommendations and specifications that
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are unique to your vehicle. This Owner
’s
Manual is written primarily for the U.S. and
Canadian Markets. Features or equipment
listed as standard may be different on units
built for Export. Refer to this Owner ’s
Manual for all other required
information and warnings.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
See the following sections for directions
on how to properly use safety restraints
for children.
WARNINGS
Always make sure your child is
secured properly in a device that is
appropriate for their height, age and
weight. Child safety restraints must be
bought separately from your vehicle.
Failure to follow these instructions and
guidelines may result in an increased risk
of serious injury or death to your child. All children are shaped differently.
The recommendations for safety
restraints are based on probable
child height, age and weight thresholds
from National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and other safety
organizations, or are the minimum WARNINGS
requirements of law. Ford recommends
checking with a NHTSA Certified Child
Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and
consult your pediatrician to make sure your
child seat is appropriate for your child, and
is compatible with and properly installed
in your vehicle. To locate a child seat fitting
station and CPST, contact the NHTSA toll
free at 1-888-327-4236 or go to
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov. In Canada,
check with your local St. John Ambulance
office for referral to a CPST or for further
information, contact your provincial
ministry of transportation, locate your local
St. John Ambulance office by searching for
St. John Ambulance on the internet, or
Transport Canada at 1-800-333-0371
(http://www.tc.gc.ca). Failure to properly
restrain children in safety seats made
especially for their height, age, and weight
may result in an increased risk of serious
injury or death to your child. 13
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