towing FORD TRANSIT 2019 Owner's Guide

Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™
Your vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent
Oil-Life Monitor that determines when you
should change the engine oil based on how
your vehicle is used. By using several
important factors in its calculations, the
monitor helps reduce the cost of owning
your vehicle and reduces environmental
waste at the same time.
The following table provides examples of
vehicle use and its impact on oil change
intervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oil
change intervals depend on several factors
and generally decrease with severity of
use.When to expect the oil change message
Vehicle use and example
Interval
Normal
7500-10000 miles
(12000-16000 km) Normal commuting with highway driving.
No, or moderate, load or towing.
Flat to moderately hilly roads.
No extended idling.
Severe
5000-7499 miles
(8000-11999 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing.
Mountainous or off-road conditions.
Extended idling.
Extended hot or cold operation.
Extreme
3000-4999 miles
(4800-7999 km) Maximum load or towing.
Extreme hot or cold operation.
Normal Maintenance Intervals At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
*
Change engine oil and filter. **
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with dipstick). Consult your
dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
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Multi-point inspection
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.
NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™
Your vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent
Oil-Life Monitor that determines when you
should change the engine oil based on how
your vehicle is used. By using several
important factors in its calculations, the
monitor helps reduce the cost of owning
your vehicle and reduces environmental
waste at the same time.
The following table provides examples of
vehicle use and its impact on oil change
intervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oil
change intervals depend on several factors
and generally decrease with severity of
use.
When to expect the oil change message
Vehicle use and example
Interval
Normal
7500-10000 miles
(12000-16000 km) Normal commuting with highway driving.
No, or moderate, load or towing.
Flat to moderately hilly roads.
No extended idling.
Severe
5000-7499 miles
(8000-11999 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing.
Mountainous or off-road conditions.
Extended idling.
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When to expect the oil change message
Vehicle use and example
Interval
Extended hot or cold operation. Extreme
3000-4999 miles
(4800-7999 km) Maximum load or towing.
Extreme hot or cold operation.
Normal Maintenance Intervals At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
*
Change engine oil and filter. **
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with dipstick). Consult your
dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect front axle and U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and U-
joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings.
Diesel engine fill diesel exhaust fluid.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or
drag.
* Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between service intervals.
** Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes.
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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) 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)
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Stowing the Wheel and Vehicle Jack........304
Vehicle Jack..........................................................
297
Vehicles With a Spare Wheel........................ 295
Changing the 12V Battery.........................244 Removing the Battery...................................... 244
Replacing the Battery...................................... 246
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel.................................255
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................256
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.7L..................................................................257
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter...............................................................235
Engine Lubrication for Severe Service
Operation
......................................................... 235
Changing the Front Wiper Blades.........246
Checking MyKey System Status...............63
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................246
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................46
Child Restraint Positioning..........................37
Child Safety
.......................................................18
General Information............................................. 18
Child Safety Locks
.........................................39
Left-Hand Side..................................................... 40
Right-Hand Side.................................................. 40
Cigar Lighter.....................................................121
Cleaning Products......................................260
Cleaning the Engine....................................262
Cleaning the Exterior...................................261 Body Paintwork Preservation........................ 262
Cleaning the Chrome Trim.............................. 261
Cleaning the Headlamps................................. 261
Cleaning the Rear Window............................. 261
Sliding Door Tracks........................................... 262
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................265
Cleaning the Interior...................................263 Fabric, Carpets, Cloth Seats, Headliners
and Floor Mats............................................... 263
Instrument Cluster Screens, LCD Screens and Radio Screens....................................... 265
Leather Interior................................................... 264
Mirrors.................................................................... 265
Rear Windows..................................................... 265
Seatbelts.............................................................. 264Storage Compartments, Cup Holders and
Ashtrays........................................................... 265
Suede Micro Fiber Fabric................................ 264
Cleaning the Wheels
..................................266
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................263
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................63
Climate Control
.............................................107
Cold Weather Precautions........................192
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 236
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........57
Creating a MyKey
............................................62
Programming and Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 63
Cruise Control
................................................168
Principle of Operation...................................... 168
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 168
Cup Holders
....................................................123
Customer Assistance..................................201
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment
Data........................................................................\
11
Event Data................................................................. 11
Service Data............................................................ 10
Services That Third Parties Provide...............12
Services That We Provide.................................. 12
Vehicles With a Modem...................................... 12
Vehicles With SYNC............................................. 12
Daytime Running Lamps............................84
Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles With: SYNC 3...............................................512
Radio Frequency Statement.......................... 512
Diesel Particulate Filter - 3.2L Diesel..............................................................145
Diesel Particulate Filter Automatic Regeneration................................................... 146
Diesel Particulate Filter Manual Regeneration................................................... 148
On-Board Diagnostics System...................... 146
Digital Radio
..................................................349
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 350
Direction Indicators.......................................84
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Doors and Locks..............................................72
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 3.2L
Power Stroke Diesel.................................242
Changing the Fuel Filter.................................. 243
Purging Air From the Fuel System...............243
Drive Belt Routing - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel.............................................................258
Drive Belt Routing - 3.5L Ecoboost™/ 3.7L.................................................................259
Driver Alert......................................................169
Principle of Operation...................................... 169
Using Driver Alert................................................ 169
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................49 Children and Airbags.......................................... 54
Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch ..........49
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 54
Driving Aids
.....................................................169
Driving Hints....................................................191
Driving Through Water................................192
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 84
E
Economical Driving
.......................................191
Electromagnetic Compatibility..............485
Emergency Call Limitations......................60
Emergency Call Requirements.................59
Emergency Exit..............................................195
Emission Law
.................................................140
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance...........141
Tampering With a Noise Control System.............................................................. 140
End User License Agreement
..................487
VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 487
Engine Block Heater
....................................128
Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 129
Engine Coolant Check
...............................236
Adding Coolant................................................... 237
Coolant Change................................................. 239
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 240
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 239
Recycled Coolant............................................... 238
Severe Climates................................................. 238Engine Cooling Fan - Diesel.....................236
Engine Cooling Fan - E85/
Gasoline.......................................................236
Engine Emission Control...........................140
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System...................... 77
Engine Oil Check..........................................234 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 235
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel.............................................................234
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................234
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L
..........................234
Engine Specifications - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel
...............................................307
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................308
Engine Specifications - 3.7L....................309
Entertainment..............................................406 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 407
Apps........................................................................\
415
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................. 414
CD........................................................................\
..... 413
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)......................................................... 410
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)....................................................... 408
Sources.................................................................. 407
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................. 415
USB Ports.............................................................. 415
Environment......................................................17
Essential Towing Checks
...........................183
Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 188
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Water Craft (PWC)....................................... 189
Safety Chains....................................................... 184
Tow Hitch.............................................................. 184
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 184
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 188
Trailer Towing Connector................................. 183
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 188
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options
.................................16
Exterior Mirrors................................................88
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 89
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 88
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Parking Brake - Vehicles With:
Mechanical Parking Brake......................156
Center Parking Brake......................................... 156
Parking Brake - Vehicles With: Push Down Parking Brake.................................156
Passive Anti-Theft System..........................77
SecuriLock®............................................................ 77
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System...................... 77
Perchlorate........................................................13
Personalized Settings
................................100
Measure Units..................................................... 100
Phone................................................................416 During a Phone Call........................................... 419
Making Calls......................................................... 418
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 416
Phone Menu.......................................................... 417
Receiving Calls.................................................... 419
Smartphone Connectivity.............................. 420
Text Messaging.................................................. 420
Post-Crash Alert System
...........................198
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking.............................. 72
Power Seats
.....................................................114
Power Lumbar...................................................... 116
Power Steering Fluid Check......................241 Adding Power Steering Fluid......................... 242
Power Windows
..............................................87
Accessory Delay.................................................... 87
Bounce-Back......................................................... 87
Driver Side One-Touch Down.......................... 87
Driver Side One-Touch Up................................ 87
Protecting the Environment........................17
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 293
R
Rear Passenger Climate Controls
..........109
Adjusting the Blower Motor Speed.............109
Directing Air to the Footwell Air
Vents.................................................................. 109
Directing Air to the Overhead Air Vents.................................................................. 109
Directing Air to the Overhead Air Vents and the Footwell Air Vents................................. 109Rear Quarter Windows................................89
Closing the Rear Quarter Windows..............90
Opening the Rear Quarter Windows............89
Rear Seats........................................................116 Installing the Seats............................................. 118
Recline Adjustment............................................ 116
Removing Seats (Passenger Vehicles)............................................................. 117
Rear View Camera.......................................164 Manual Zoom...................................................... 166
Rear View Camera Delay................................. 166
Rear View Camera Locations........................ 164
Using the Rear View Camera System.........165
Vehicles with Parking Aid................................. 167
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera................................... 164
Recommended Towing Weights............180 Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight for Your Vehicle............................... 183
Reduced Engine Performance..................191
Refueling..........................................................136 System Warnings................................................ 138
Remote Control - Vehicles With: Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS)......................69
Changing the Remote Control Battery........70
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 69
Locating Your Vehicle......................................... 70
Programming a New Remote Control..........70
Switching the Panic Alarm On and Off.........71
Remote Control - Vehicles Without: Passive Anti-Theft System
(PATS)............................................................68
Changing the Remote Control Battery........68
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 68
Locating Your Vehicle......................................... 69
Programming a New Remote Control.........68
Switching the Panic Alarm On and Off........................................................................\
. 69
Remote Start..................................................110
Removing a Headlamp.............................248
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............266
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................13
Collision Repairs.................................................... 14
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 14
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 14
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Starting a Diesel Engine.............................126
Engine Warning Lamps..................................... 127
Failure to Start...................................................... 127
Glow Plug Indicator............................................ 127
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................127
Important Ventilating Information...............127
Starting the Engine............................................ 126
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................ 127
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary.......................................................... 127
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................125
Engine Warning Lamps.................................... 126
Failure to Start..................................................... 125
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................126
Important Ventilating Information...............126
Starting the Engine............................................ 125
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................ 125
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................................... 125
Starting and Stopping the Engine
..........124
General Information.......................................... 124
Steering.............................................................172
Steering Wheel
................................................79
Storage Compartments.............................123
Supplementary Restraints System.........48 Principle of Operation........................................ 48
Switching Off the Engine
...........................128
Vehicles With a Turbocharger........................ 128
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ 3........................................................394
General Information......................................... 394
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting
.....................446
SYNC™ Applications and Services.......372 911 Assist................................................................ 372
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 374
SYNC™...........................................................356 General Information......................................... 356
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
.........................386
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............307
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................203 Tire Care
..........................................................270
Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 272
Inflating the Tires............................................... 279
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grades............................................................... 270
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 273
Inspecting the Tires and Wheel Valve Stems................................................................ 282
Location of the Tire Label............................... 279
Tire Age.................................................................. 283
Tire and Wheel Alignment............................. 285
Tire Damage........................................................ 282
Tire Pressure Monitoring System................284
Tire Replacement Requirements.................283
Tire Rotation........................................................ 285
Tire Safety Practices........................................ 284
Tire Wear............................................................... 282
United States Department of Transportation Tire Quality Grades.........271
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........288 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 290
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Reset Procedure......................................................... 292
Understanding the Tire Pressure Monitoring System............................................................. 290
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 269
Tow/Haul.........................................................154
Towing a Trailer
..............................................179
Load Placement.................................................. 179
Towing Points
................................................199
Front Towing Point............................................. 199
Rear Towing Point.............................................. 199
Towing Eye Location........................................ 200
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels..........................................................189
Emergency Towing............................................ 189
Recreational Towing......................................... 190
Towing...............................................................179
Traction Control
............................................159
Principle of Operation....................................... 159
Trailer Sway Control....................................180
Transmission Code Designation.............314
Transmission...................................................151
Transporting the Vehicle
...........................198
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