trailer FORD TRANSIT 2017 5.G Owner's Guide

Circuits switched
Relay
Not used (spare).
R1
Auxiliary power points.
R2
Trailer tow parking lamp.
R3
Not used.
R4
Power windows.
R5
Ignition 1.
R6
Horn.
R7
Trailer tow back-up lamp.
R8
Front blower motor.
R9
Rear blower motor.
R10
Heated rear window.
R11 Heated exterior mirrors.
Heated seats.
R12
Modified vehicle connections.
R13
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Engine Coolant Temperature
Management (If Equipped)
WARNING
To reduce the risk of 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 coolant temperature reduces. If you tow a trailer with your vehicle, the
engine may temporarily reach a higher
temperature during severe operating
conditions, for example ascending a long
or steep grade in high ambient
temperatures.
At this time, you may notice the coolant
temperature gauge moves toward the red
zone and a message may appear in the
information display.
You may notice a reduction in vehicle
speed caused by reduced engine power.
In order to manage the engine coolant
temperature. Your vehicle may enter this
mode if certain high-temperature and
high-load conditions take place. The
amount of speed reduction depends on
vehicle loading, grade and ambient
temperature. If this occurs, there is no need
to pull off the road. You can continue to
drive your vehicle.
The air conditioning may automatically
turn on and off during severe operating
conditions to protect the engine from
overheating. When the coolant
temperature decreases to the normal
operating temperature, the air conditioning
turns on.
If the coolant temperature gauge moves
fully into the red zone, or if the coolant
temperature warning or service engine
soon messages appear in your information
display, do the following: 1. Pull off the road as soon as safely
possible and shift the transmission into
park (P).
2. Leave the engine running until the coolant temperature gauge needle
returns to the normal position. After
several minutes, if the temperature
does not drop, follow the remaining
steps.
3. Switch the engine off and wait for it to
cool. Check the coolant level.
4. If the coolant level is at or below the minimum mark, add prediluted coolant
immediately.
5. If the coolant level is normal, restart the engine and continue.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID CHECK
The automatic transmission does not have
a transmission fluid dipstick.
Have an authorized dealer check and
change the transmission fluid at the
correct service interval. See
Scheduled
Maintenance (page 427). Your
transmission does not consume fluid.
However, if the transmission slips, shifts
slowly or if you notice a sign of leaking
fluid, contact an authorized dealer.
Do not use supplemental transmission
fluid additives, treatments or cleaning
agents. The use of these materials may
affect transmission operation and result
in damage to internal transmission
components.
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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 266). 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 266). 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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Other maintenance items
1
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 81).
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
If you operate your vehicle primarily
in any
of the following 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
28,750 mi (46,270 km). Perform the
30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The message does not
appear, but the odometer reads
30,000 mi (48,000 km) (for example,
the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was
reset at
25,000 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.
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km)
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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
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 30,000 mi (48,000 km) or
three months, whichever comes first. This
interval can be waived if the axle is filled
with 75W85 synthetic gear fluid meeting
Ford specification WSS-M2C942-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
281).
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 75W85 synthetic gear fluid meeting
Ford specification WSS-M2C942-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
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 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
.
If the available API SM or SN oils are not
available, then the oil change interval is
3,000 mi (4,800 km)
.
Engine air filter replacement: The life of
the engine air filter 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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Entertainment................................................371
AM/FM Radio....................................................... 372
Apps....................................................................... 380
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................. 379
CD........................................................................\
.... 378
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)......................................................... 375
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated)......................................................... 372
Sources................................................................... 371
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 380
USB Ports............................................................. 380
Environment......................................................14
Essential Towing Checks............................172 Before Towing a Trailer...................................... 177
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Water Craft (PWC)........................................ 178
Safety Chains........................................................ 173
Tow Hitch............................................................... 173
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 173
Trailer Lamps......................................................... 177
Trailer Towing Connector................................. 172
When Towing a Trailer....................................... 177
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Exterior Mirrors.................................................77
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................ 77
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 77
F
Fan See: Engine Cooling Fan - Diesel.................. 218
See: Engine Cooling Fan - E85/ Gasoline............................................................ 218
Fastening the Seatbelts
................................31
Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 32
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy.................31
Floor Mats
........................................................181
Ford Credit.........................................................10
US Only..................................................................... 10
Ford Protect
...................................................425
Ford Protect (CANADA ONLY)..................... 426
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only).................................................................. 425
Fuel and Refueling
.........................................117 Fuel Consumption
........................................129
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 129
Filling the Fuel Tank........................................... 129
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................122
Fuel Filter - Gasoline
...................................226
Fuel Quality - Diesel....................................120
Biodiesel.................................................................. 121
Diesel Fuel Additives ......................................... 122
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where
Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Not
Required ........................................................... 120
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)...........120
Fuel Quality - E85.........................................118 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles.............................................................. 118
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline........119
Fuel Quality - Gasoline................................118 Choosing the Right Fuel.................................... 118
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................184
Fuse Box Locations.....................................196 Body Control Module Fuse Box.................... 196
Engine Compartment Fuse Box................... 196
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box............196
Pre-fuse Box......................................................... 196
Fuses.................................................................196
Fuse Specification Chart............................197 Body Control Module....................................... 207
Engine Compartment Fuse Box.................... 197
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel........201
Pre-fuse Box........................................................ 205
G
Gauges................................................................79 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............79
Fuel Gauge............................................................. 80
Information Display............................................. 79
Tripmeter Reset and Distance to Empty.................................................................. 80
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................48
General Maintenance Information
........427
Multi-point Inspection..................................... 429
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Headlamp High Beam........................................
73
Lighting Control Positions................................. 72
Parking Lamps....................................................... 72
Lighting...............................................................72 General Information............................................ 72
Load Carrying.................................................164
Load Limit.......................................................164 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 168
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 164
Load Retaining Fixtures.............................164 Securing Cargo.................................................... 164
Locking and Unlocking
.................................57
Automatic Locking............................................... 61
Automatic Unlocking........................................... 61
Configurable Unlocking...................................... 61
Locking...................................................................... 57
Locking and Unlocking Confirmation............57
Locking and Unlocking the Doors From Inside.................................................................... 57
One-Stage Unlocking.......................................... 61
Opening and Closing the Double Rear Doors.................................................................... 59
Opening and Closing the Sliding Door.........58
Rear Emergency Exit.......................................... 60
Two-Stage Unlocking.......................................... 61
Unlocking................................................................. 57
Zone Re-Locking................................................... 61
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 270
M
Maintenance....................................................211 General Information............................................ 211
Manual Climate Control..............................95
Manual Seats
................................................100
Adjusting the Armrest....................................... 102
Adjusting the Lumbar Support...................... 101
Moving the Seat Backward or Forward............................................................. 100
Recline Adjustment............................................ 101
Media Hub
.......................................................314
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 85Mirrors
See: Heated Windows and Mirrors................98
See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 76
Mobile Communications Equipment
.......12
Motorcraft Parts - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel.............................................................285
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................283
Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L..............................284
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................55
MyKey ™..............................................................51
Principle of Operation.......................................... 51
N
Navigation
......................................................386
cityseeker.............................................................. 393
Destination Mode.............................................. 388
Map Mode............................................................ 386
Navigation Map Updates................................ 394
Navigation Menu................................................. 391
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 394
Waypoints............................................................ 392
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
..........430
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................ 430
Normal Maintenance Intervals.................... 430
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................218 Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring
System............................................................... 218
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check....................................... 216
Opening and Closing the Hood................211 Closing the Hood................................................. 212
Opening the Hood............................................... 211
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................193
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........194
Overhead Console
..........................................111
Overhead Storage Compartments................111
P
Parking Aid......................................................152 Switching the Parking Aid System
Off........................................................................\
153
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Parking Aids....................................................152
Principle of Operation....................................... 152
Parking Brake
..................................................147
Center Parking Brake......................................... 147
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................62 SecuriLock®........................................................... 62
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 62
Perchlorate........................................................10
Personalized Settings..................................88 Measure Units....................................................... 88
Phone................................................................381 During a Phone Call.......................................... 384
Making Calls........................................................ 383
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time.................................................................... 381
Phone Menu........................................................ 382
Receiving Calls................................................... 384
Smartphone Connectivity.............................. 385
Text Messaging................................................... 385
Post-Crash Alert System
...........................187
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking.............................. 57
Power Running Boards
................................64
Power Seats...................................................102
Power Lumbar..................................................... 104
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................223 Adding Power Steering Fluid......................... 223
Power Windows..............................................76 Accessory Delay.................................................... 76
Bounce-Back.......................................................... 76
Driver Side One-Touch Down.......................... 76
Driver Side One-Touch Up................................ 76
Protecting the Environment........................14
R
Rear Passenger Climate Controls
............97
Rear Quarter Windows.................................78 Closing the Rear Quarter Windows...............78
Opening the Rear Quarter Windows.............78
Rear Seats
.......................................................104
Installing the Seats............................................ 105
Recline Adjustment........................................... 104
Removing Seats (Passenger Vehicles)........................................................... 104
Rear View Camera
.......................................154
Manual Zoom....................................................... 156Rear Camera Delay............................................
156
Using the Rear View Camera System.........154
Vehicles with Parking Aid................................ 156
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 154
Recommended Towing Weights............170 Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight for Your Vehicle................................ 172
Reduced Engine Performance................180
Refueling
...........................................................127
System Warnings................................................ 128
Remote Control..............................................48 Car Finder................................................................ 49
Integrated Key head Transmitter................... 48
Programming a New Remote Control.........49
Replacing the Battery......................................... 49
Sounding a Panic Alarm.................................... 50
Removing a Headlamp
.............................230
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............244
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............................................................50
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................194
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)..............................................................194
Roadside Assistance
...................................183
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................ 183
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage.................184
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance........................................................ 184
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 183
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 183
Roadside Emergencies
...............................183
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................. 180
Running Out of Fuel.....................................122 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container........................................................... 122
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SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................345
T
Technical Specifications
See: Capacities and Specifications.............281
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).........................191
Tire Care..........................................................248
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 250
Inflating the Tires................................................ 257
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............................................................. 248
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................. 251
Inspecting the Tires and Wheel Valve Stems............................................................... 260
Location of the Tire Label............................... 257
Tire Age................................................................... 261
Tire and Wheel Alignment............................. 263
Tire Damage........................................................ 260
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................262
Tire Replacement Requirements.................. 261
Tire Rotation........................................................ 264
Tire Safety Practices......................................... 263
Tire Wear.............................................................. 260
United States Department of Transportation Tire Quality
Grades............................................................... 249
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........266 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 267
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Reset Procedure........................................................ 269
Understanding the Tire Pressure Monitoring System ............................................................. 267
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 247
Towing a Trailer
.............................................169
Load Placement................................................. 169
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels
...........................................................178
Emergency Towing............................................. 178
Recreational Towing.......................................... 179
Towing..............................................................169
Traction Control
............................................149
Principle of Operation....................................... 149
Trailer Sway Control
....................................170 Transmission Code Designation............287
Transmission...................................................141
Transmission
See: Transmission............................................... 141
Transporting the Vehicle............................187
Trip Computer
.................................................88
All Values................................................................ 88
Average Fuel Consumption............................. 88
Digital Speedometer.......................................... 88
Distance to Empty............................................... 88
Outside Air Temperature.................................. 88
Resetting the Trip Computer........................... 88
Trip Odometer....................................................... 88
Trip Timer................................................................ 88
U
Under Hood Overview - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel................................................215
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™..................................................213
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L.....................214
USB Port
...........................................................313
Using Cruise Control....................................157 Switching Cruise Control Off......................... 158
Switching Cruise Control On........................... 157
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................55
Using Power Running Boards....................64 Automatic Power Deploy.................................. 64
Automatic Power Stow..................................... 64
Bounce-back......................................................... 65
Enabling and Disabling...................................... 65
Manual Operation............................................... 66
Manual Power Deploy........................................ 64
Resetting the System......................................... 66
Using Snow Chains
.....................................265
Using Stability Control.................................151
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................336
Accessing Your USB Song Library...............340
Bluetooth Devices and System Settings............................................................ 342
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port.......................................................... 336
Media Menu Features...................................... 339
Media Voice Commands................................. 337
USB 2...................................................................... 342
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