ECO mode FORD TRANSIT 2020 User Guide

The system detects unauthorized
odometer adjustments to avoid total
distance reading fraud. If the system
detects an unauthorized odometer
adjustment, the total distance reading
displays XXXX. Recovery of the original
mileage could result in system damage not
covered by the vehicle Warranty and may
carry a significant expense.
Speedometer
Shows the vehicle speed.
Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge indicates approximately
how much fuel is in the fuel tank.
The arrow adjacent to the fuel pump
symbol indicates on which side of your
vehicle the fuel filler door is located.
The fuel filler door is on the
left-hand side of your vehicle.
A
The fuel filler door is on the
right-hand side of your vehicle.
B
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp If it illuminates when you are
driving, refuel as soon as
possible. Automatic Transmission Position
Indicators
The instrument cluster displays the current
position. See Automatic Transmission
(page 173).
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
At normal operating temperature, the
needle remains in the center section. If the
needle enters the red section, the engine
is overheating. Stop your vehicle as soon
as it is safe to do so, switch the engine off
and allow it to cool.
Note: The system reduces the engine speed
if you continue to operate the engine at a
high engine speed.
Note: Do not restart the engine until the
cause of overheating has been determined
and resolved.
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Lamp If it illuminates when your vehicle
is moving, this indicates that the
engine is overheating. Stop your
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and
switch the engine off. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS Adaptive cruise control
indicator. It illuminates when
you switch the system on. It
illuminates white when the system is in
standby mode. It illuminates green when
you set the adaptive cruise speed.
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Airbag warning lamp. If it does
not illuminate when you switch
the ignition on, continues to flash
or remains on when the engine is running,
this indicates a malfunction. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible. Anti-lock brake system warning
lamp. If it illuminates when you
are driving, this indicates a
malfunction. Your vehicle continues to
have normal braking without the anti-lock
brake system function. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible. Auto-Start-Stop indicators. It
illuminates green when the
engine stops. It flashes amber
and a message appears when
you need to take action. It
illuminates gray with a
strikethrough when the system is not
available. Automatic high beam control on
indicator. It illuminates to
confirm when the system is
ready to assist. Automatic regeneration
indicator. It illuminates if you
manually switch automatic
regeneration off. Blind spot information system
indicator. When the system
detects a vehicle, the indicator
illuminates in the exterior mirror on the side
the approaching vehicle is coming from. If
you turn the direction indicator on for that
side of your vehicle, the indicator flashes. Blind spot information system
and cross traffic alert warning
lamp. If the system
malfunctions, the warning lamp
illuminates in the instrument cluster and
a message appears in the information
display. Have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible. Change engine oil indicator. It
displays when the engine oil life
is becoming depleted. Have the
engine oil changed as soon as possible.
Note: Do not ignore engine oil change
indicators and information messages.
Resulting component damage is not
covered by the Warranty. Change engine oil now
indicators. If both indicators
display, the engine oil life is
seriously depleted. Engine
torque reduces to 70% to further
indicate the serious risk of engine
damage. Have the engine oil changed
immediately.
Note: Do not ignore engine oil change
indicators and information messages.
Resulting component damage is not
covered by the Warranty. Cross traffic alert indicator.
When the system detects an
approaching vehicle a tone
sounds, the indicator illuminates in the
relevant exterior mirror and arrows appear
in the information display to show which
side the approaching vehicle is coming
from. Cruise control indicator. It
illuminates when you switch the
system on.
Direction indicator. It flashes
when you switch the direction
indicators on.
Door ajar warning lamp. It
illuminates when you switch the
ignition on and remains on if any
door or the hood is open. Eco mode indicator. It
illuminates when the drive mode
is selected.
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REMOTE START
About Remote Start
The system allows you to remotely start
the engine using the FordPass app.
The system can also adjust the interior
temperature according to the settings that
you chose.
Note:
All other vehicle systems remain off
when you have remotely started the engine.
Note: The vehicle remains secured when
you have remotely started the engine. A
valid key must be inside your vehicle to
switch the ignition on and drive your vehicle.
Remote Start Limitations
Remote start does not work if:
• The alarm horn is sounding.
• The hood is open.
• The transmission is not in park (P).
Enabling Remote Start
1. Using the information display controls on the steering wheel, select Settings.
2. Select Vehicle Settings.
3. Select
Remote Start.
4. Switch
System on or off.
Note: To use remote start, make sure that
the modem is enabled.
See Connected
Vehicle (page 388).
Remotely Starting the Engine WARNING:
To avoid exhaust
fumes, do not use remote start if your
vehicle is parked indoors or in areas that
are not well ventilated.
1. Press the lock button on the remote control. 2.
Within three seconds, press the unlock
button on the remote control.
3. Within three seconds, press the lock button on the remote control.
Note: You can also use the FordPass App
to start the engine.
Note: The direction indicators flash twice.
Note: The parking lamps turn on when the
engine is running.
Note: The horn sounds if the system fails
to start.
Note: You must switch on the ignition
before driving your vehicle.
Remotely Stopping the Engine
1. Press the lock button on the remote control.
2. Within three seconds, press the unlock
button on the remote control.
3. Within three seconds, press the lock button on the remote control.
Note: You can also use the FordPass App
to stop the engine.
Remote Start Settings
Use the information display to adjust the
remote start settings.
Note: You cannot adjust the climate control
settings when you have remotely started
the engine.
Note: When you switch the ignition on, the
climate control system returns to the last
used settings.
Switching Auto On
1. Using the information display controls on the steering wheel, select Settings.
2. Select
Vehicle Settings.
3. Select
Remote Start.
4. Select
Climate Control.
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USING ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
WARNING: Vehicles with a higher
center of gravity (utility and four-wheel
drive vehicles) handle differently than
vehicles with a lower center of gravity
(passenger cars). Avoid sharp turns,
excessive speed and abrupt steering in
these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously
increases the risk of losing control of your
vehicle, vehicle rollover, personal injury
and death.
The intelligent AWD system continuously
monitors vehicle conditions and adjusts
the power distribution between the front
and rear wheels. It combines transparent
all-surface operation with highly capable
all-wheel drive.
The AWD system is always active and
requires no driver input. It is capable of
handling all road conditions. You can
optimize the AWD performance for
specialized driving conditions by selecting
different drive modes. See Drive Control
(page
234).
Operating All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
Vehicles with Mismatched Tires WARNING:
Only use replacement
tires and wheels that are the same size,
load index, speed rating and type (such
as P-metric versus LT-metric or
all-season versus all-terrain) as those
originally provided by Ford. The
recommended tire and wheel size may
be found on either the Safety
Compliance Certification Label (affixed
to either the door hinge pillar, door-latch
post, or the door edge that meets the
door-latch post, next to the driver's
seating position), or the Tire Label which
is located on the B-Pillar or edge of the driver's door. If this information is not
found on these labels, then you should
contact your authorized dealer as soon
as possible. Use of any tire or wheel not
recommended by Ford can affect the
safety and performance of your vehicle,
which could result in an increased risk of
loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover,
personal injury and death.
Major dissimilar tire sizes between the front
and rear axles could cause the AWD
system to stop functioning and default to
rear-wheel drive or damage the AWD
system.
For optimum AWD performance, it is
recommended to follow the tire rotation
maintenance schedule. To avoid potential
AWD malfunction or AWD system damage,
it is recommended to replace all four tires
rather than mixing significantly worn tires
with new tires.
Driving In Special Conditions With
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
Note: AWD vehicles are equipped for
driving on sand, snow, mud and rough roads
and have operating characteristics that are
somewhat different from conventional
vehicles, both on and off the highway.
Basic Operating Principles in Special
Conditions
• Drive slower in strong crosswinds which
can affect the normal steering
characteristics of your vehicle.
• Be extremely careful when driving on
pavement made slippery by loose sand,
water, gravel, snow or ice.
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Cruise Control Indicator
The indicator appears when you
switch the system on.
USING ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: You are responsible for
controlling your vehicle at all times. The
system is designed to be an aid and does
not relieve you of your responsibility to
drive with due care and attention. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
the loss of control of your vehicle,
personal injury or death. WARNING:
Pay close attention to
changing road conditions such as
entering or leaving a highway, on roads
with intersections or roundabouts, roads
without visible lanes of travel, roads that
are winding, slippery, unpaved, or steep
slopes. WARNING:
The system may not
detect stationary or slow moving
vehicles below
6 mph (10 km/h). WARNING:
Do not use the system
when towing a trailer that has
aftermarket electronic trailer brake
controls. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death. WARNING:
The system is not a
crash warning or avoidance system. WARNING:
The system does not
detect pedestrians or objects in the road. WARNING:
The system does not
detect oncoming vehicles in the same
lane. WARNING:
Do not use the system
in poor visibility, for example fog, heavy
rain, spray or snow. WARNING:
Do not use tire sizes
other than those recommended because
this can affect the normal operation of
the system. Failure to do so may result
in a loss of vehicle control, which could
result in serious injury.
The system adjusts the vehicle speed to
maintain the set gap between you and the
vehicle in front of you in the same lane.
You can select four gap settings.
The system uses a radar that projects a
beam directly in front of your vehicle. The adaptive cruise controls are on the
steering wheel.
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control
On
Press to set the system in
standby mode.
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SPEED LIMITER
Principle of Operation
WARNING: When you are going
downhill, your vehicle speed could
increase above the set speed. The
system does not apply the brakes. WARNING: The system is designed
to aid the driver. It is not intended to
replace your attention and judgment.
You are still responsible to drive with due
care and attention.
The system allows you to set a speed to
which your vehicle becomes limited. The
set speed sets the effective maximum
speed of your vehicle. You can temporarily
exceed the set speed if required, for
example to overtake.
Using Speed Limiter
The controls are on the steering wheel.
Switching the System On and Off Press to set the system in
standby mode. Press again to
switch the system off.
Setting the Speed Limiter Press the toggle button upward
or downward with the system in
standby mode to set the speed
limiter to the current vehicle
speed. The set speed is stored
and displayed in the information
display. You can adjust the set speed in small or
large increments. Press the toggle button
upward or downward once to adjust the
set speed in small increments. Press and
hold the toggle button upward or
downward to adjust the set speed in large
increments.
Canceling the Set Speed Press to cancel the set speed
limiter. The system returns to
standby mode.
Resuming the Set Speed Press to resume the set speed
limiter.
Intentionally Exceeding the Speed
Limit
Firmly press the accelerator pedal to
temporarily exceed the set speed limit. The
system resumes when the vehicle speed
drops below the set speed limit, or when
you press the
RES button.
System Warnings
If you intentionally exceed the set speed,
a warning appears in the information
display.
If you unintentionally exceed the set speed,
for example when you are going downhill,
a warning appears in the information
display and a tone sounds.
DRIVER ALERT WARNING: The system is designed
to aid the driver. It is not intended to
replace your attention and judgment.
You are still responsible to drive with due
care and attention.
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If the system malfunctions, a warning lamp
illuminates in the instrument cluster and
a message appears in the information
display. Have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible.
Note:
In exceptional conditions, the system
could alert you, even when there is nothing
in the detection zone, for example a vehicle
passing further away from your vehicle.
Cross Traffic Alert Information Messages Action
Message
Displays instead of indication arrows when the system
detects a vehicle. Check for approaching traffic.
Cross Traffic Alert
Displays if the cross traffic alert system sensors are blocked.
Clean the sensors. If the message continues to appear, have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Cross Traffic Not Avail-
able Sensor Blocked See
Manual
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Cross Traffic System
Fault
Displays if you attach a trailer to your vehicle.
Cross Traffic Alert Deac-
tivated Trailer Attached
ECO
Eco Mode
How Does Eco Mode Work
The system is designed to monitor certain
driving characteristics to help you drive
more efficiently. See Economical Driving
(page 254).
Note: The efficiency levels do not result in
a defined fuel consumption figure.
Note: The system only indicates the
efficiency level for the current trip. The
system resets each time you switch the
ignition on. Instantaneous Efficiency Level
The display ring increases as the
instantaneous efficiency level increases
and illuminates when it reaches maximum
efficiency. The level continuously updates
to indicate the efficiency level for the
current trip.
Viewing the Instantaneous Efficiency
Level
1. Using the information display controls
on the steering wheel, select
MyView.
2. Select
Eco Coach.
Trip Summary
The calculated trip summary is shown as
four colored bars. The bars travel from left
to right as the calculated efficiency levels
increase. The bars indicate the average
efficiency level for acceleration,
deceleration, speed and gear shifting
during the total distance traveled by your
vehicle for the current trip.
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Note:
Vehicles with an automatic
transmission do not have a bar for gear
shifting.
Viewing the Trip Summary
1. Using the information display controls on the steering wheel, select MyView.
2. Select
Eco Coach.
Efficient Drive Mode
What Is Efficient Drive Mode
Efficient drive mode is a predictive coach
that provides near real-time traffic
information to help you drive more
efficiently by releasing the accelerator
pedal.
Switching Efficient Drive Mode On and
Off
1. Using the information display controls on the steering wheel, select
Driver
Assist..
2. Select
Eco Coach.
3. Switch
Eco Advice on and off.
Displaying the Efficient Drive Mode
1. Using the information display controls on the steering wheel, select
Driver
Assist..
The display ring can provide information
about speed limit, freeway ramp, slope,
curve, crosswalk, etc.
Efficient Drive Mode Indicator It indicates that you have to
slowly decelerate. Trip Summary
The calculated trip summary is shown as
five colored bars. The bars travel from left
to right as the calculated efficiency levels
increase. The bars indicate the average
efficiency level for acceleration,
deceleration, speed, gear shifting and
compliance score during the total distance
traveled by your vehicle for both last and
current trips.
Note:
Vehicles with an automatic
transmission do not have a bar for gear
shifting.
Viewing the trip summary
1. Using the information display controls on the steering wheel, select
MyView.
2. Select
Eco Coach.
3. Switch the engine off.
4. Press the
OK button.
STEERING
Electric Power Steering WARNING:
The electric power
steering system has diagnostic checks
that continuously monitor the system. If
a fault is detected, a message displays
in the information display. Stop your
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Switch the ignition off. After at least 10
seconds, switch the ignition on and
watch the information display for a
steering system warning message. If a
steering system warning message
returns, have the system checked as
soon as possible.
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Using the Front View Camera
The front view camera provides a video
image of the area in front of your vehicle.
To use the front view camera system,
place the transmission in any gear except
reverse (R). An image of the front of your
vehicle appears once you press the camera
enable button and your vehicle speed is
below 6 mph (10 km/h).
Note: The area displayed on the screen may
vary according to your vehicle's orientation
or road condition.
Note: The front view camera will switch off
if your vehicle speed exceeds
6 mph
(10 km/h). You will have to switch the
system back on by using the enable button
once below the speed threshold.
Note: The camera system may not operate
correctly if mud, water or debris obstructs
the camera's view. You can clean the lens
with a soft, lint-free cloth and non-abrasive
cleaner or by using your front washer. See
Wipers and Washers
(page 98). The camera button is located on
the audio unit.
Camera Views
Press the camera button to toggle
between different views.
• Front Normal View: Provides an image
of what is directly in front of your
vehicle.
• Front Split View: Provides an extended
view of what is in front of your vehicle.
Access this view by pressing the
camera button from the Front Normal
View screen. DRIVE CONTROL
Selectable Drive Modes
Your vehicle has various drive modes that
you can select for different driving
conditions. Depending on the drive mode
that you select, the system adjusts various
vehicle settings, for example steering, gear
shifting, handling and powertrain response.
Selecting a Drive Mode
The button is on the instrument panel.
Repeatedly press the button to
scroll through the available drive
modes. Release the button to
confirm your selected drive mode.
Normal Vehicle settings suited for
balanced driving.
Note: This is the default mode each time
you switch the ignition on.
Eco Vehicle settings suited for
economical driving.
Slippery Vehicle settings suited for driving
on slippery roads.
Tow/Haul Vehicle settings suited for
towing or hauling.
Mud/Ruts Vehicle settings suited for driving
through mud and ruts.
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ROOF RACKS AND LOAD
CARRIERS - BUS
WARNING: Your vehicle is not
approved for roof racks. Never install a
roof rack to your vehicle.
ROOF RACKS AND LOAD
CARRIERS - VAN WARNING:
When loading the roof
racks, we recommend you evenly
distribute the load, as well as maintain
a low center of gravity. Loaded vehicles,
with higher centers of gravity, may
handle differently than unloaded
vehicles. Take extra precautions, such
as slower speeds and increased stopping
distance, when driving a heavily loaded
vehicle. WARNING:
Do not exceed the
maximum front and rear axle loads for
your vehicle. WARNING:
Read and follow the
manufacturer's instructions when you
are fitting a roof rack.
Maximum Roof Load lb (kg)
Variant
419 (190)
Low-Roof.
331 (150)
Medium-Roof.
220 (100)
High-Roof.
Make sure that you securely fasten the
load. Check that the straps are secure
before driving and at each fuel stop. We recommend that you use genuine Ford
accessory crossbars specifically designed
for your vehicle.
Never place loads directly on the roof
panel.
LOAD RETAINING FIXTURES
Securing Cargo
Maximum Load
Value
Variant
1,125 lb (5,000 N)
All Van
Note: The number of load retaining fixtures
may vary depending on your vehicle model.
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