trailer FORD TRANSIT 2016 5.G Owner's Guide

The engine is capable of completely
shutting down automatically to prevent
engine damage, if this situation occurs:
1. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so and switch the ignition off.
2. Have your vehicle towed to an authorized dealer.
3. If this is not possible, wait a short period for the engine to cool.
4. Check the coolant level and replenish if low.
5. Re-start the engine and take your vehicle to an authorized dealer.
Note: Driving the vehicle without repairing
the engine problem increases the chance of
engine damage. Take your vehicle to an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Engine Fluid Temperature
Management (If Equipped) WARNING
To reduce the risk of a crash and
injury, be prepared that the vehicle
speed may reduce and the vehicle
may not be able to accelerate with full
power until the fluid temperature reduces. When towing a trailer the vehicle
’s engine
may temporarily reach a higher
temperature during severe operating
conditions, for example ascending a long
or steep grade in hot ambient
temperatures.
You may notice a reduction in vehicle
speed caused by reduced engine power.
The design of your vehicle allows it to enter
this mode if certain high-temperature and
high-load conditions take place in order to
manage the engine fluid temperatures. The amount of speed reduction will depend on
the vehicle loading, towing, grade, ambient
temperature and other factors. If this
occurs, there is no need to pull off the road.
You can continue to drive your vehicle
while this message is active.
The air conditioning may also cycle on and
off during severe operating conditions to
protect overheating of the engine. When
the engine coolant temperature decreases
normal operating temperature, the air
conditioning will turn on. If you notice any
of the following:
•
The engine coolant temperature gauge
moves fully into the red area.
• The coolant temperature warning light
illuminates.
• The service engine soon indicator
illuminates.
1. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and place the vehicle in park
(P).
2. Leave the engine running until the coolant temperature gauge needle
moves away from the red area. After
several minutes, if this does not
happen, follow the remaining steps.
3. Switch the engine off and wait for it to
cool before checking the coolant level.
4. If the coolant level is normal, you may restart the engine and continue on.
5. If the coolant is low, add coolant, restart the engine and take your vehicle
to an authorized dealer.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID CHECK
The automatic transmission does not have
a transmission fluid dipstick.
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If you get a flat tire while driving, do not
apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually
decrease your speed. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe
place on the side of the road.
Have a flat serviced by an authorized
dealer in order to prevent damage to the
system sensors See Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (page 260). Replace
the spare tire with a road tire as soon as
possible. During repairing or replacing of
the flat tire, have the authorized dealer
inspect the system sensor for damage.
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire
Assembly Information WARNING
Failure to follow these guidelines
could result in an increased risk of
loss of vehicle control, injury or death.
If you have a dissimilar spare wheel and
tire, then it is intended for temporary use
only. This means that if you need to use it,
you should replace it as soon as possible
with a road wheel and tire assembly that
is the same size and type as the road tires
and wheels that were originally provided
by Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel
is damaged, it should be replaced rather
than repaired.
A dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
is defined as a spare wheel and tire
assembly that is different in brand, size or
appearance from the road tires and wheels
and can be one of three types:
1.
T-type mini-spare:
This spare tire
begins with the letter T for tire size and
may have Temporary Use Only molded in
the sidewall.
2. Full-size dissimilar spare with label
on wheel:
This spare tire has a label on
the wheel that states: THIS WHEEL AND
TIRE ASSEMBLY FOR TEMPORARY USE
ONLY When driving with one of the dissimilar
spare tires listed above, do not:
•
Exceed
50 mph (80 km/h).
• Load the vehicle beyond maximum
vehicle load rating listed on the Safety
Compliance Label.
• Tow a trailer.
• Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire.
• Use more than one dissimilar spare tire
at a time.
• Use commercial car washing
equipment.
• Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire.
Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires
listed above at any one wheel location can
lead to impairment of the following:
• Handling, stability and braking
performance.
• Comfort and noise.
• Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
• Winter weather driving capability.
• Wet weather driving capability.
• All-wheel driving capability.
3. Full-size dissimilar spare without
label on wheel
When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly, do not:
• Exceed
70 mph (113 km/h).
• Use more than one dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly at a time.
• Use commercial car washing
equipment.
• Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare wheel
and tire assembly.
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The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly can lead to
impairment of the following:
•
Handling, stability and braking
performance.
• Comfort and noise.
• Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
• Winter weather driving capability.
• Wet weather driving capability.
• All-wheel driving capability
When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly additional
caution should be given to:
• Towing a trailer.
• Driving vehicles equipped with a
camper body.
• Driving vehicles with a load on the
cargo rack.
Drive cautiously when using a full-size
dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
and seek service as soon as possible.
Locking Lug Nuts
You can obtain replacement locking lug
nuts or a locking lug nut key using the
reference number certificate.
Vehicles With a Spare Wheel
Van, Bus or Wagon
The spare wheel is under the rear of your
vehicle.
If the spare wheel is the same type and
size as your vehicle road wheel, you can fit
the spare wheel and continue to drive in
the normal manner.
If the spare wheel is not the same type and
size as your vehicle road wheel, it has a
label showing the maximum driving speed
limit. Note:
If your vehicle is fitted with a tire
pressure monitoring system, the warning
indicator will flash if you fit the spare wheel
to your vehicle. To restore the correct
operation of the tire pressure monitoring
system, you must have the repaired road
wheel and tire assembly refitted to your
vehicle. See Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (page 260). To prevent damage
occurring to the tire pressure monitoring
system sensors, make sure you have a
damage tire repaired or replaced by a tire
professional. 1. Open the rear doors. Remove the
grommet and insert the flat end of the
lug wrench into the socket. Turn
counterclockwise until the spare wheel
rests on the ground and the cable is
loose.
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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.
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km) Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
(such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Scheduled
Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect frequently,
service as required
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km) Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect frequently,
service as required
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth.
Change engine oil and filter. *
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
* Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter change.
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Off-road operation
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints and U-joints. Lubricate if
equipped with grease fittings.
Inspect frequently,
service as required
Replace engine air filter.
Change engine oil and filter. *
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth.
* Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter change. 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
axles 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 3,000 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 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
274).
Police, Taxi and Livery vehicle axle
maintenance: Change rear axle fluid every
100,000 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 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
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Cruise control
See: Using Cruise Control................................. 151
Cup Holders....................................................107
Customer Assistance.................................186
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Daytime Running Lamps..............................71
Diesel Particulate Filter................................111 Regeneration.......................................................... 111
Digital Radio
..................................................303
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 304
Direction Indicators
.........................................71
DPF See: Diesel Particulate Filter............................. 111
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap........218 Changing the Fuel Filter................................... 219
Purging Air From the Fuel System...............220
Driver Alert
.......................................................153
Principle of Operation....................................... 153
Using Driver Alert................................................ 153
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................37 Children and Airbags........................................... 42
Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch ..........37
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 42
Driving Aids
.....................................................153
Driving Hints....................................................178
Driving Through Water................................179
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 71
E
Economical Driving
......................................178
Emission Control System..........................126 Diesel Exhaust System: Oxidation Catalyst
And Diesel Particulate Filter System
........................................................................\
...... 128
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........135
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 127
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 127
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 135End User License Agreement..................382
VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 382
Engine Block Heater......................................112 Using the Engine Block Heater....................... 112
Engine Coolant Check
.................................214
Adding Engine Coolant..................................... 214
Checking the Engine Coolant......................... 214
Recycled Engine Coolant................................. 215
Severe Climates.................................................. 216
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling............................................................... 216
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System...................... 61
Engine Oil Check...........................................212 Adding Engine Oil................................................ 213
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel..............................................................212
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L...........................212
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L............................212
Engine Specifications - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel
...............................................275
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 275
Engine Specifications - 3.5L....................274 Drivebelt Routing................................................ 274
Engine Specifications - 3.7L.....................274 Drivebelt Routing................................................ 275
Environment......................................................14
Essential Towing Checks...........................169 Before Towing a Trailer...................................... 174
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Water Craft (PWC)........................................ 175
Safety Chains....................................................... 170
Tow Hitch............................................................... 170
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 170
Trailer Lamps........................................................ 174
Trailer Towing Connector................................ 169
When Towing a Trailer....................................... 174
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Extended Service Plan (ESP)..................361 SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)............362
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only).......................... 361
Exterior Mirrors
.................................................74
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................ 74
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 74
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Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate...........................................................94
Cooling the Interior Quickly.............................. 94
General Hints......................................................... 94
Heating the Interior Quickly............................. 94
Maximum Cooling Performance in Instrument Panel or Instrument Panel
and Footwell Positions................................. 95
Recommended Settings for Cooling ...........94
Recommended Settings for Heating............94
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather.............................................................. 95
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures................................................... 94
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................140
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........207
I
Ignition Switch..............................................108
In California (U.S. Only)..............................187
Information Display Control.......................65
Information Displays
.....................................82
General Information............................................ 82
Information Messages
..................................87
Installing Child Restraints............................16
Child Seats............................................................... 16
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 17
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)............................................. 19
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 21
Instrument Cluster
.........................................76
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.......................71
Interior Lamps
..................................................72
Courtesy Lamp...................................................... 72
Reading Lamps...................................................... 72
Interior Mirror
....................................................74
Auto-Dimming Mirror.......................................... 75
Introduction.........................................................7 J
Jump Starting the Vehicle
.........................182
Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 183
Jump Starting...................................................... 184
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 183
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 184
K
Keys and Remote Controls.........................47 Principle of Operation......................................... 47
L
Lane Keeping System.................................154 Lane Keeping Alert............................................. 154
Lighting Control
..............................................69
Headlamp Flasher............................................... 70
High Beams............................................................ 69
Lighting Control Positions................................ 69
Parking Lamps....................................................... 70
Lighting..............................................................69 General Information........................................... 69
Load Carrying
.................................................158
Load Limit.......................................................158
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 165
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 158
Load Retaining Fixtures.............................158 Securing Cargo.................................................... 158
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Power Windows..............................................73
Accessory Delay.................................................... 73
Bounce-Back.......................................................... 73
Driver Side One-Touch Down.......................... 73
Driver Side One-Touch Up................................ 73
Protecting the Environment........................14
R
Rear Passenger Climate Controls............95
Rear Quarter Windows.................................75 Closing the Rear Windows................................ 75
Opening the Rear Windows.............................. 75
Rear Seats.......................................................102 Installing the Seats............................................ 103
Recline Adjustment........................................... 102
Removing Seats (Passenger Vehicles)........................................................... 102
Rear View Camera........................................147 Manual Zoom....................................................... 149
Switching the Rear View Camera Off.........149
Switching the Rear View Camera On.........148
Using the Display................................................ 148
Vehicles with Parking Aid................................ 150
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 147
Recommended Towing Weights.............167 Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight for Your Vehicle............................... 169
Reduced Engine Performance
.................178
Refueling..........................................................122 Easy Fuel ™ Capless Fuel System................124
Remote Control...............................................47 Car Finder................................................................ 48
Integrated Key head Transmitter.................... 47
Programming a New Remote Control.........48
Replacing the Battery......................................... 48
Sounding a Panic Alarm.................................... 49
Removing a Headlamp
..............................225
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............237
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............................................................49 Reporting Safety Defects (Canada
Only)................................................................191
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)................................................................191
Roadside Assistance
....................................181
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance......................................................... 181
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage.................. 182
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance........................................................ 182
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance..................................... 181
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance..................................... 181
Roadside Emergencies................................181
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................. 178
Running Out of Fuel
......................................117
Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container........................................................... 118
Filling a Portable Fuel Container................... 118
S
Safety Canopy ™
............................................43
Safety Precautions........................................113
Satellite Radio..............................................306
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................. 307
Satellite Radio Reception Factors..............306
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service.................306
Troubleshooting................................................. 307
Scheduled Maintenance Record.............371
Scheduled Maintenance
...........................363
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................33
Seatbelt Reminder........................................34
Belt-Minder®......................................................... 34
Seatbelts...........................................................30 Principle of Operation........................................ 30
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime...............................................................33
Conditions of operation..................................... 34
Seats...................................................................97
Security...............................................................61
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Tires
See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 241
Towing a Trailer.............................................166
Load Placement................................................. 166
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels...........................................................176
Emergency Towing............................................. 176
Recreational Vehicle Towing ......................... 176
Towing
..............................................................166
Traction Control............................................143 Principle of Operation....................................... 143
Trailer Sway Control
.....................................167
Transmission Code Designation............280
Transmission..................................................136
Transmission See: Transmission.............................................. 136
Transporting the Vehicle............................175
Trip Computer
.................................................86
All Values................................................................ 86
Average Fuel Consumption............................. 86
Digital Speedometer.......................................... 86
Distance to Empty............................................... 86
Outside Air Temperature.................................. 86
Resetting the Trip Computer........................... 86
Trip Odometer....................................................... 86
Trip Timer................................................................ 86
U
Under Hood Overview - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel.................................................211
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L..................209
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L....................210
USB Port.........................................................309
Using Cruise Control.....................................151 Switching Cruise Control Off.......................... 152
Switching Cruise Control On........................... 151
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................54
Using Snow Chains.....................................259
Using Stability Control................................145 Using SYNC™ With Your Media
Player............................................................339
Accessing Your Play Menu............................. 344
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port.......................................................... 339
Media Menu Features....................................... 342
Media Voice Commands.................................. 341
System Settings................................................. 346
What's Playing?................................................ 340
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............316 Accessing Features Through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 320
Accessing Your Phone Settings.................... 325
Making a Call........................................................ 319
Pairing a Cell Phone for the First Time.................................................................... 316
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones................... 317
Phone Options during an Active Call..........319
Phone Voice Commands................................. 317
Receiving Calls..................................................... 319
System Settings................................................. 326
Text Messaging................................................... 323
Using Traction Control
................................143
Switching the System Off............................... 143
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 143
Using a Switch..................................................... 143
Using the Information Display Controls............................................................. 143
Using Voice Recognition............................313 Initiating a Voice Session................................. 313
System Interaction and Feedback...............314
Using Winter Tires.......................................259
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................189
V
Vehicle Care
...................................................234
Vehicle Certification Label.......................280
Vehicle Identification Number................279
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