battery FORD TRANSIT 2017 5.G Workshop Manual

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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A
A/C
See: Climate Control........................................... 95
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 146
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 146
Accessories....................................................422 Exterior Style........................................................ 422
Interior Style......................................................... 422
Lifestyle................................................................. 422
Peace of Mind ...................................................... 422
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 10
Adjusting the Headlamps
.........................229
Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 230
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 229
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
....................67
Airbag Disposal...............................................47
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control........................................... 95
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............237
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 63
Anti-Theft Alarm
............................................63
Alarm System........................................................ 63
Arming the Alarm................................................. 63
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 63
Triggering the Alarm............................................ 63
Appendices....................................................445
Apps.................................................................394 ........................................................................\
.......... 394
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................. 396
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............84 Airbag Secondary Warning.............................. 84
Door Ajar................................................................. 84
Exterior Lamps On............................................... 84
Gearshift Lever not in Park (P)....................... 84
Key in Ignition........................................................ 84
Parking Brake On..................................................84
Safety Belt Minder............................................... 84
Audio Control...................................................67
Audio Input Jack
............................................313 Audio System
................................................298
General Information......................................... 298
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Satellite Radio
.............................306
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC.............................................................304
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/ FM
..................................................................299
AUX Button.......................................................... 302
Clock Button......................................................... 301
Menu Button........................................................ 302
Sound Button...................................................... 302
Station Preset Buttons.................................... 302
Station Tuning Buttons.................................... 301
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD..................................................302
Autolamps.........................................................73 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps......................................................... 73
Automatic Transmission
.............................141
Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning............................................................. 144
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 143
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow................................................................... 145
SelectShift Automatic ™
Transmission................................................... 142
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission.............................. 141
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
.............................................................222
Autowipers........................................................70 Autowipers Settings............................................. 71
Auxiliary Power Points...............................108 12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 108
AC Power Point................................................... 108
Locations............................................................... 108
Auxiliary Switches
.......................................423
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 226
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............211
Booster Seats..................................................25 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 25
Bottle Holder....................................................111
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Brake Fluid Check........................................223
Brakes...............................................................146 General Information.......................................... 146
Breaking-In.....................................................180
Bulb Specification Chart...........................236
C
California Proposition 65.............................10
Capacities and Specifications - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel................................294
Capacities............................................................ 294
Specifications..................................................... 295
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................288
Capacities............................................................ 288
Specifications..................................................... 289
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L..................................................................291
Capacities.............................................................. 291
Specifications..................................................... 292
Capacities and Specifications
.................281
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 240
Catalytic Converter
......................................123
Driving with a Catalytic Converter................123
Changing a Bulb
............................................231
Central High Mounted Brake Lamp............234
Front Clearance Lamp..................................... 233
Headlamp.............................................................. 231
Interior Lamp....................................................... 234
License Plate Lamp.......................................... 234
Reading Lamps................................................... 235
Rear Lamps.......................................................... 233
Side Direction Indicator................................... 233
Sun Visor Mirror Lamp..................................... 235
Changing a Fuse..........................................209 Fuses...................................................................... 209
Changing a Road Wheel...........................270 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information
....................................................... 271
Front Jacking Points.......................................... 276
Installing a Road Wheel.................................. 278
Locking Lug Nuts................................................ 272
Rear Jacking Points............................................ 277
Removing a Road Wheel................................. 277
Stowing the Wheel and Vehicle Jack.........279
Vehicle Jack.......................................................... 275Vehicles With a Spare Wheel........................
272
Changing the 12V Battery.........................226 Installing the Battery........................................ 228
Removing the Battery...................................... 226
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................237 Secondary Foam Air Filter.............................. 238
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter.................................................................217
Engine Lubrication for Severe Service Operation.......................................................... 217
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................228 Changing the Windshield Wiper
Blades............................................................... 228
Checking MyKey System Status...............54
Checking the Wiper Blades......................228
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................35
Child Restraint Positioning
..........................27
Child Safety.......................................................15
General Information............................................. 15
Child Safety Locks.........................................28 Left-Hand Side..................................................... 28
Right-Hand Side................................................... 29
Cigar Lighter
...................................................109
Cleaning Products.......................................239
Cleaning the Engine.....................................241
Cleaning the Exterior..................................240
Body Paintwork Preservation....................... 240
Cleaning the Chrome Trim............................. 240
Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 240
Cleaning the Rear Window............................ 240
Sliding Door Tracks........................................... 240
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................243
Cleaning the Interior
...................................242
Fabric, Carpets, Cloth Seats, Headliners
and Floor Mats............................................... 242
Instrument Cluster Screens, LCD Screens and Radio Screens....................................... 243
Leather Interior.................................................... 242
Rear Windows..................................................... 243
Seatbelts............................................................... 242
Storage Compartments, Cup Holders and Ashtrays............................................................ 243
Suede Micro Fiber Fabric................................ 242
Cleaning the Wheels
..................................244
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................241
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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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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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