washer fluid FORD TRANSIT 2017 5.G User Guide
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BRAKE FLUID CHECK
WARNINGS
Do not use any fluid other than the
recommended brake fluid as this will
reduce brake efficiency. Use of
incorrect fluid could result in the loss of
vehicle control, serious personal injury or
death. Only use brake fluid from a sealed
container. Contamination with dirt,
water, petroleum products or other
materials may result in brake system
damage or failure. Failure to adhere to this
warning could result in the loss of vehicle
control, serious personal injury or death. Do not allow the fluid to touch your
skin or eyes. If this happens, rinse the
affected areas immediately with
plenty of water and contact your physician. A fluid level between the MAX and
MIN lines is within the normal
operating range and there is no need
to add fluid. A fluid level not in the normal
operating range could compromise the
performance of the system. Have your
vehicle checked immediately. To avoid fluid contamination, the reservoir
cap must remain in place and fully tight,
unless you are adding fluid.
Only use fluid that meets Ford
specifications. See
Capacities and
Specifications (page 281). POWER STEERING FLUID
CHECK WARNING
Do not allow the fluid to touch your
skin or eyes. This could cause serious
personal injury. Rinse the affected
areas immediately with plenty of water
and consult a physician. If the power steering fluid level is not
between the
MAX and MIN marks, add
power steering fluid that meets the correct
specification. See
Capacities and
Specifications (page 288).
Adding Power Steering Fluid
1. Remove the filler cap.
2. Add power steering fluid to the
MAX
mark. Do not overfill.
3. Replace the filler cap. Turn it until you feel a strong resistance.
WASHER FLUID CHECK
Note: The reservoir supplies the front and
rear washer systems.
When adding fluid, use a mixture of washer
fluid and water to help prevent freezing in
cold weather and improve the cleaning
capability. We recommend that you use
only high quality washer fluid.
For information on fluid dilution, refer to
the product instructions.
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8. Remove the cable securing clips from
the cover. Release the retaining clips
and remove the cover. 9. Remove the positive (+) terminal and
remove the battery.
10. Move the second battery toward the rear of the vehicle. Disconnect the
battery terminals and remove the
battery. Note:
Single batteries are mounted the
opposite way around in the battery tray. The
negative terminal is toward the rear of the
vehicle.
Installing the Battery WARNING
Make sure that you securely fasten
the seat runner bolts before installing
the covers.
Install in the reverse order.
CHECKING THE WIPER
BLADES
Run the tip of your fingers over the edge of
the blade to check for roughness.
Clean the wiper blades with washer fluid
or water applied with a soft sponge or
cloth.
CHANGING THE WIPER
BLADES
Changing the Windshield Wiper
Blades
Lift the wiper arm.
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When washing and waxing, park your
vehicle in a shaded area out of direct
sunlight. Always wash your vehicle before
applying wax.
•
Use a quality wax that does not contain
abrasives.
• Follow the manufacturer ’s instructions
to apply and remove the wax.
• Apply a small amount of wax in a
back-and-forth motion, not in circles.
• Do not allow wax to come in contact
with any non-body (low-gloss black)
colored trim. The wax will discolor or
stain the parts over time.
•Roof racks.
• Bumpers.
• Grained door handles.
• Side moldings.
• Mirror housings.
• Windshield cowl area.
• Do not apply wax to glass areas.
• After waxing, your car's paint should
feel smooth, and be free of streaks and
smudges.
CLEANING THE ENGINE
Engines are more efficient when they are
clean because grease and dirt buildup keep
the engine warmer than normal.
When washing:
• Take care when using a power washer
to clean the engine. The high-pressure
fluid could penetrate the sealed parts
and cause damage.
• Do not spray a hot engine with cold
water to avoid cracking the engine
block or other engine components. •
Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and
Degreaser on all parts that require
cleaning and pressure rinse clean. In
Canada, use Motorcraft Engine
Shampoo.
• Never wash or rinse the engine while it
is hot or running; water in the running
engine may cause internal damage.
• Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,
spark plug wire or spark plug well, or
the area in and around these locations.
• Cover the battery, power distribution
box, and air filter assembly to prevent
water damage when cleaning the
engine.
CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND
WIPER BLADES
Car wash chemicals and environmental
fallout can result in windshield and wiper
blade contamination. Dirty windshield and
wipers will result in poor windshield wiper
operation. Keep the windshield and wiper
blades clean to maintain windshield wiper
performance.
To clean the windshield and wiper blades:
• Clean the windshield with a
non-abrasive glass cleaner. When
cleaning the interior of the windshield,
avoid getting any glass cleaner on the
instrument panel or door panels. Wipe
any glass cleaner off these surfaces
immediately.
• For windshields contaminated with
tree sap, chemicals, wax or bugs, clean
the entire windshield using steel wool
(no greater than 0000 grade) in a
circular motion and rinse with water.
• Clean the wiper blades with isopropyl
rubbing alcohol or windshield washer
concentrate.
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CAPACITIES AND
SPECIFICATIONS - 3.5L
ECOBOOST™ WARNING
The air conditioning refrigerant
system contains refrigerant under
high pressure. Only qualified
personnel should service the air
conditioning refrigerant system. Opening
the air conditioning refrigerant system can
cause personal injury. Capacities
Capacity
Item
5.9 qt (5.6 L)
Engine oil fill capacity including the oil filter.
5.4 qt (5.1 L)
Engine oil fill capacity excluding the oil filter.
16.4 qt (15.5 L)
Engine coolant fill capacity, vehicles with an auxiliary
heater.
14.9 qt (14.1 L)
Engine coolant fill capacity, vehicles without an
auxiliary heater.
13.1 qt (12.4 L)
Automatic transmission fluid fill capacity. 1
2.9 qt (2.72 L)
Rear axle fluid fill capacity, vehicles with limited slip
differential. 2
3.0 qt (2.84 L)
Rear axle fluid fill capacity, vehicles with conven-
tional differential.
4.0 fl oz (118 ml)
Rear axle friction modifier
25.1 gal (95 L)
Fuel tank fill capacity.
4.8 qt (4.5 L)
Washer system fill capacity.
2.62 lb (1.19 kg)
Air conditioning refrigerant fill capacity, vehicles with
rear heating, ventilation and air conditioning
1.76 lb (0.8 kg)
Air conditioning refrigerant fill capacity, vehicles
without rear heating, ventilation and air conditioning
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If you are unable to find an engine oil that
meets the specifications defined by
WSS-M2C946-A, it is acceptable to use a
SAE 5W-30 engine oil that meets API SN
requirements and displays the API
Certification Mark for gasoline engines.
Note:
Do not use more than 1.1 qt (1 L) of
the alternative engine oil between
scheduled service intervals.
Using oil and fluids that do not meet the
defined specification and viscosity grade
may lead to:
• Component damage which may not be
covered by the vehicle Warranty.
• Longer engine cranking periods.
• Increased emission levels.
• Reduced engine performance. •
Reduced fuel economy.
• Degraded brake performance.
Do not use supplemental engine oil
additives because they are unnecessary
and could lead to engine damage that may
not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.
CAPACITIES AND
SPECIFICATIONS - 3.7L WARNING
The air conditioning refrigerant
system contains refrigerant under
high pressure. Only qualified
personnel should service the air
conditioning refrigerant system. Opening
the air conditioning refrigerant system can
cause personal injury. Capacities
Capacity
Item
6 qt (5.7 L)
Engine oil fill capacity including the oil filter.
5.5 qt (5.2 L)
Engine oil fill capacity excluding the oil filter.
16.4 qt (15.5 L)
Engine coolant fill capacity, vehicles with an auxiliary
heater.
14.9 qt (14.1 L)
Engine coolant fill capacity, vehicles without an
auxiliary heater.
13.1 qt (12.4 L)
Automatic transmission fluid fill capacity. 1
2.9 qt (2.72 L)
Rear axle fluid fill capacity (limited slip differential).
2
3.0 qt (2.84 L)
Rear axle fluid fill capacity (conventional differen-
tial).
4.0 fl oz (118 ml)
Rear axle friction modifier.
25.1 gal (95 L)
Fuel tank fill capacity.
4.8 qt (4.5 L)
Washer system fill capacity.
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•
Reduced fuel economy.
• Degraded brake performance.
Do not use supplemental engine oil
additives because they are unnecessary
and could lead to engine damage that may
not be covered by the vehicle Warranty. CAPACITIES AND
SPECIFICATIONS - 3.2L
POWER STROKE DIESEL WARNING
The air conditioning refrigerant
system contains refrigerant under
high pressure. Only qualified
personnel should service the air
conditioning refrigerant system. Opening
the air conditioning refrigerant system can
cause personal injury. Capacities
Capacity
Item
12.0 qt (11.4 L)
Engine oil fill capacity including the oil filter.
11.6 qt (11 L)
Engine oil fill capacity excluding the oil filter.
15.3 qt (14.5 L)
Engine coolant fill capacity, vehicles with an auxiliary
heater.
13.9 qt (13.2 L)
Engine coolant fill capacity, vehicles without an
auxiliary heater.
13.1 qt (12.4 L)
Automatic transmission fluid fill capacity. 1
2.9 qt (2.72 L)
Rear axle fluid fill capacity, vehicles with limited slip
differential. 2
3.0 qt (2.84 L)
Rear axle fluid fill capacity, vehicles with conven-
tional differential.
4.0 fl oz (118 ml)
Rear axle friction modifier.
25.1 gal (95 L)
Fuel tank fill capacity.
5.5 gal (21 L)
Diesel exhaust fluid fill capacity.
4.8 qt (4.5 L)
Washer system fill capacity.
2.45 lb (1.11 kg)
Air conditioning refrigerant fill capacity, vehicles with
rear heating, ventilation and air conditioning
1.76 lb (0.8 kg)
Air conditioning refrigerant fill capacity, vehicles
without rear heating, ventilation and air conditioning
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When the oil change message appears in
the information display, it is time for an oil
change. Make sure you perform the oil
change within two weeks or 500 miles
(800 kilometers) of the message
appearing. Make sure you reset the
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each oil
change. See Changing the Engine Oil
and Oil Filter (page 217).
If your information display resets
prematurely or becomes inoperative, you
should perform the oil change interval at
six months or
5,000 mi (8,000 km) from
your last oil change. Never exceed one year
or
10,000 mi (16,000 km) between oil
change intervals.
All Vehicles
Your vehicle is very sophisticated and built
with multiple, complex, performance
systems. Every manufacturer develops
these systems using different
specifications and performance features.
That is why it is important to rely upon your
dealership to correctly diagnose and repair
your vehicle.
Ford Motor Company has recommended
maintenance intervals for various parts
and component systems based upon
engineering testing. Ford Motor Company
relies upon this testing to determine the
most appropriate mileage for replacement
of oils and fluids to protect your vehicle at
the lowest overall cost to you and
recommends against maintenance
schedules that deviate from the scheduled
maintenance information.
We strongly recommend the use of only
genuine Ford, Motorcraft or
Ford-authorized re-manufactured
replacement parts engineered for your
vehicle. Additives and Chemicals
This owner's manual and the Ford
Workshop Manual list the recommended
additives and chemicals for your vehicle.
We do not recommend using chemicals or
additives not approved by us as part of
your vehicle
’s normal maintenance. Please
consult your warranty information.
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a
normal operating characteristic and, by
itself, does not necessarily indicate a
concern or that the fluid needs to be
changed. However, a qualified expert, such
as the factory-trained technicians at your
dealership, should inspect discolored fluids
that also show signs of overheating or
foreign material contamination
immediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle ’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a
viable way to change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled
maintenance. It is critical that systems are
flushed only with new fluid that is the same
as that required to fill and operate the
system or using a Ford-approved flushing
chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic
maintenance checks and inspections every
month or at six-month intervals. Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and
correct pressure.
Windshield washer fluid level.
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Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstruc-
tions. Clean if necessary.
Cooling system fluid level and coolant
strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if
necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for
correct operation. Lubricate if necessary.
Parking brake for correct operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear
and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag
and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean
or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running
correctly, it is important to have the
systems on your vehicle checked regularly.
This can help identify potential issues and
prevent major problems. We recommend
having the following multi-point inspection
performed at every scheduled
maintenance interval to help make sure
your vehicle keeps running correctly. Multi-point inspection
Accessory drive belt(s).
Battery performance.
Engine air filter.
Exhaust system. Multi-point inspection
Exterior lamps and hazard warning
system operation.
Fluid levels *
; fill if necessary.
For oil and fluid leaks.
Horn operation.
Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses.
Suspension component for leaks or
damage.
Steering and linkage.
Tires (including spare) for wear and
correct pressure **
.
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits.
Washer spray and wiper operation.
* Brake, coolant recovery reservoir,
automatic transmission, power steering (if
equipped with hydraulic power assist
steering) and window washer.
** If your vehicle is equipped with a
temporary mobility kit, check the tire
sealant expiration Use By date on the
canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive
way to perform a thorough inspection of
your vehicle. Your checklist gives you
immediate feedback on the overall
condition of your vehicle.
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Voice Commands for Audio Sources.........343
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............319 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 324
Accessing Your Phone Settings.................... 327
Bluetooth Devices............................................. 328
Making Calls......................................................... 323
Pairing a Phone for the First Time...............320
Pairing Subsequent Phones........................... 321
Phone Options during an Active Call.........323
Phone Voice Commands................................. 321
Receiving Calls.................................................... 323
System Settings................................................. 329
Text Messaging................................................... 325
Using Traction Control................................149 Switching the System Off............................... 149
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 149
Using a Switch..................................................... 149
Using the Information Display Controls............................................................. 149
Using Voice Recognition.............................317 Audio Voice Commands................................. 365
Initiating a Voice Session.................................. 317
Mobile App Voice Commands...................... 368
Navigation Voice Commands........................ 367
Phone Voice Commands............................... 366
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands..................................................... 369
System Interaction and Feedback...............318
Voice Settings Commands............................ 369
Using Winter Tires.......................................265
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................192
V
Vehicle Care
...................................................239
Vehicle Certification Label.......................287
Vehicle Identification Number...............286
Vehicle Storage............................................244
Battery................................................................... 245
Body........................................................................\
245
Brakes.................................................................... 246
Cooling system................................................... 245
Engine.................................................................... 245
Fuel system.......................................................... 245
General.................................................................. 245Miscellaneous.....................................................
246
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................246
Tires........................................................................\
246
Ventilation See: Climate Control........................................... 95
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............286
Voice Control
...................................................68
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................81 Airbag Warning Lamp.......................................... 81
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp..................................................................... 81
Brake System Warning Lamp........................... 81
Diesel Warning Lamps........................................ 81
Direction Indicator................................................ 82
Door Ajar.................................................................. 82
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Lamp.................................................................... 82
Engine Warning Lamps...................................... 82
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp...................... 82
Headlamp High Beam Indicator..................... 82
Ignition Warning Lamp....................................... 82
Lamps on Indicator.............................................. 82
Lane Departure Warning Indicator................82
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp........................ 83
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp.................. 83
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp.................................................................... 83
Message Center Indicator................................. 83
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp............................. 83
Stability Control and Traction Control Indicator.............................................................. 83
Stability Control and Traction Control Off Warning Lamp.................................................. 83
Transmission Tow/Haul Warning Lamp.................................................................... 83
Washer Fluid Check....................................223
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 240
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 70
Waxing.............................................................240
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 270
Wheels and Tires..........................................247 General Information.......................................... 247
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