ignition FORD TRANSIT 2020 Manual PDF

The controller shows gain setting, output bar graph and the trailer connectivity
status in the information display as follows:
Action and Description
Message
Displays the current gain setting during a given ignition cycle
and when adjusting the gain setting. This also displays if you
use the manual control lever or make gain adjustments with
no trailer connected.
Trailer Brake
Gain:
No Trailer
Displays when you press your vehicle's brake pedal, or upon
use of the manual control lever. Bar indicators illuminate in
the information display to indicate the amount of power going
to the trailer brakes relative to the brake pedal or manual
control input. One bar indicates the least amount of output;
six bars indicate maximum output.
Trailer Brake
Gain:
Output:
Displays when the system senses a correct trailer wiring
connection during a given ignition cycle. For example a trailer
with electric trailer brakes.
Trailer Connected
Displays when the system senses a trailer connection and
then a disconnection, either intentional or unintentional,
during a given ignition cycle, this is accompanied by a single
audible tone. It also displays if a vehicle or trailer-wiring fault
occurs causing the trailer to appear disconnected. This
message can also display if you use the manual control lever
without a trailer connected.
Trailer Disconnected
Procedure for Adjusting the Gain Setting
The gain setting sets the trailer brake
controller for the specific towing condition.
You should change the setting as towing
conditions change. Changes to towing
conditions include trailer load, vehicle load,
road conditions and weather.
The gain should be set to provide the
maximum trailer braking assistance while
making sure the trailer wheels do not lock
when using the brakes. Locked trailer
wheels may lead to trailer instability.
Note: Only carry out this procedure in a
traffic-free environment at speeds of
approximately 20-25 mph (30-40 km/h). 1.
Make sure the trailer brakes are in good
working condition, functioning normally
and correctly adjusted. See a trailer
dealer if necessary.
2. Hook up the trailer and make the electrical connections according to the
trailer manufacturer's instructions.
3. Use the gain adjustment + and -
buttons to increase or decrease the
gain setting to the desired starting
point. A gain setting of six is a good
starting point for heavier loads.
4. In a traffic-free environment, tow the trailer on a dry, level surface at a speed
of 20-25 mph (30-40 km/h) and slide
the manual control lever completely.
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•
The trailer brake controller is fitted with
a feature that reduces output at vehicle
speeds below 11 mph (18 km/h) so
trailer and vehicle braking is not jerky
or harsh. This feature is only available
when applying the brakes using your
vehicle's brake pedal, not the
controller.
• The controller interacts with the brake
control system and powertrain control
system of your vehicle to provide the
best performance on different road
conditions.
• Your vehicle's brake system and the
trailer brake system work
independently of each other. Changing
the gain setting on the controller does
not affect the operation of your
vehicle's brake system whether you
attach a trailer or not.
• When you switch the engine off, the
controller output is disabled and the
display and module shut down. The
controller module and display turn on
when you switch the ignition on.
• The trailer brake controller is only a
factory-installed or dealer-installed
item. Ford is not responsible for
warranty or performance of the
controller due to misuse or customer
installation.
Trailer Lamps WARNING:
Never connect any
trailer lamp wiring to the vehicle's tail
lamp wiring; this may damage the
electrical system resulting in fire. Contact
your authorized dealer as soon as
possible for assistance in proper trailer
tow wiring installation. Additional
electrical equipment may be required. Trailer lamps are required on most towed
vehicles. Make sure all running lamps,
brake lamps, turn signals and hazard
warning lamps are working.
Before Towing a Trailer
Practice turning, stopping and backing up
to get the feel of your vehicle-trailer
combination before starting on a trip.
When turning, make wider turns so the
trailer wheels clear curbs and other
obstacles.
When Towing a Trailer
•
Do not drive faster than
70 mph
(113 km/h) until you drive your vehicle
at least 495 mi (800 km). See
Breaking-In (page 255).
• Do not make full-throttle starts.
• Check the tow hitch, electrical
connections and trailer wheel lug nuts
thoroughly after you have traveled
50 mi (80 km)
.
• When stopped in congested or heavy
traffic during hot weather, place the
gearshift in position park (
P) to aid
engine and transmission cooling and
to help A/C performance.
• Turn off the speed control with heavy
loads or on hilly terrain. The speed
control may turn off automatically
when you are towing on long, steep
grades.
• Shift to a lower gear when driving down
a long or steep hill. Do not apply the
brakes continuously, as they may
overheat and become less effective.
• If the transmission is fitted with a
Grade Assist, Tow/Haul
feature, use
this feature when towing. This provides
engine braking and helps eliminate
excessive transmission shifting for
optimum fuel economy and
transmission cooling.
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Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting
Roadside Assistance
To fully assist you should you have a
vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company of
Canada, Limited offers a complimentary
roadside assistance program. This program
is eligible within Canada or the continental
United States.
The service is available 24 hours a day,
seven days a week.
This program is separate from the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty, but the coverage
is concurrent with the powertrain coverage
period of your vehicle. Canadian roadside
coverage and benefits may differ from the
U.S. coverage.
If you require more information, please call
us in Canada at 1-800-665-2006, or visit
our website at www.ford.ca.
HAZARD FLASHERS
The hazard warning button is
located on the instrument panel.
Switch the hazard warning
flashers on when your vehicle is creating a
safety hazard.
Press the button to switch the hazard
warning flashers on. The front and rear
direction indicators will flash.
Press the button again to switch the
hazard warning flashers off.
Note: Prolonged use of the hazard warning
flashers will cause the battery to run out of
charge. There may be insufficient power to
restart the engine. EMERGENCY EXIT
1. Pull the release handles.
2. Push the window.
FUEL SHUTOFF
WARNING: If your vehicle has been
involved in a crash, have the fuel system
checked. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in fire, personal injury or
death.
In the event of a moderate to severe crash,
your vehicle is fitted with a fuel pump
shut-off feature that stops the flow of fuel
to the engine. Not every impact will cause
a shutoff.
Should the engine turn off after a crash,
you may restart the engine by carrying out
the following.
Ignition Switch
1. Switch the ignition off.
2. Switch the ignition to position III.
3. Switch the ignition off.
4. Switch the ignition on again to re-enable the fuel pump.
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Note:
Various system checks are
automatically carried out before the vehicle
will restart. if your vehicle fails to restart
after the third attempt, the system has
detected a fault that requires service. We
recommend you contact an authorized
dealer.
Keyless Starting (If Equipped)
1. Without applying the brake pedal, press and release the button once.
2. Press the brake pedal, and then press and release the button once.
3. Without applying the brake pedal, press and release the button once.
4. Press the brake pedal and then press the button until the engine starts.
Note: Various system checks are
automatically carried out before the vehicle
will restart. if your vehicle fails to restart
after the third attempt, the system has
detected a fault that requires service. We
recommend you contact an authorized
dealer.
JUMP STARTING THE VEHICLE
- 2.0L ECOBLUE WARNING: Connect batteries with
only the same nominal voltage. WARNING:
Use only adequately
sized cables with insulated clamps.
Note: Do not disconnect the battery of the
disabled vehicle as this could damage the
vehicle electrical system. Connecting the Jumper Cables
Vehicle with the discharged
battery.
A
Vehicle with the booster battery.
B
Positive jumper cable.
C
Negative jumper cable.
D
Front Wheel Drive
1. Switch the ignition off and any electrical equipment.
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2. Lift up the battery positive connection
point cover. For item location, refer to
the appropriate under hood overview.
See Maintenance (page 288). WARNING:
Make sure that the
cables are clear of any moving parts and
fuel delivery system parts.
3. Connect one end of the positive jumper
cable to the positive terminal of the
discharged battery and the other end
to the positive terminal of the booster
battery. WARNING:
Do not connect the
negative jumper cable to any other part
of your vehicle. Use the ground point.
4. Connect one end of the negative jumper cable to the negative terminal
of the booster battery or to a suitable
ground point and the other end to the
ground point on your vehicle.
Rear Wheel Drive
1. Switch the ignition off and any electrical equipment. 2. Lift up the battery positive connection
point cover. For item location, refer to
the appropriate under hood overview.
See
Maintenance (page 288). WARNING:
Make sure that the
cables are clear of any moving parts and
fuel delivery system parts.
3. Connect one end of the positive jumper
cable to the positive terminal of the
discharged battery and the other end
to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.
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Protected Component
Fuse Rating
Item
Data link connector.
7.5 A
13 Steering column.
Instrument cluster.
Battery energy control module - MHEV.
15 A
14
SYNC 3 module.
15 A
15
Not used.
-
16
Not used.
7.5 A
17
Not used.
7.5 A
18
Not used.
5 A
19
Ignition switch.
5 A
20
Positive temperature coefficient heater control.
5 A
21
Pedestrian alert control module.
5 A
22
Not used.
30 A
23
Not used.
30 A
24
Not used.
20 A
25
Not used.
30 A
26
Not used.
30 A
27
Not used.
30 A
28
Not used.
15 A
29
Not used.
5 A
30
Data link connector.
10 A
31
Remote key receiver.
Radio.
20 A
32
Telematics module.
Not used.
-
33
Message center.
30 A
34 Positive temperature coefficient heater.
Direct current/Alternating current inverter.
Lane keeping system camera.
Parking aid.
Steering column.
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Protected Component
Fuse Rating
Item
Not used.
-
6
Not used.
-
7
Relay 7.
-
8
Relay 8.
-
9
Not used.
-
10
Not used.
-
11
Relay 9.
-
12
Relay 6.
-
13
Ignition.
5 A
14
Power supply.
5 A
15
Auxiliary switch 3 relay.
-
16
Auxiliary switch 3 relay.
-
17
Auxiliary switch 3 relay.
-
18
Auxiliary switch 4 relay.
-
19
Auxiliary switch 5 relay.
-
20
Auxiliary fuse box relay.
-
21
Auxiliary switch 7 relay.
-
22
Auxiliary switch 8 relay.
-
23
Auxiliary switch 9 relay.
-
24
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Adding Engine Oil
WARNING: Do not add engine oil
when the engine is hot. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal
injury. WARNING: Do not remove the filler
cap when the engine is running.
Do not use supplemental engine oil
additives because they are unnecessary
and could lead to engine damage that may
not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.
1. Clean the area surrounding the engine oil filler cap before you remove it.
2. Remove the engine oil filler cap.
3. Add engine oil that meets our specifications. See
Capacities and
Specifications (page 362).
4. Replace the engine oil filler cap. Turn it clockwise until you feel a strong
resistance.
Note: Do not add oil further than the
maximum mark. Oil levels above the
maximum mark may cause engine damage.
Note: Immediately soak up any oil spillage
with an absorbent cloth.
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Lamp WARNING:
If it illuminates when
you are driving do not continue your
journey, even if the oil level is correct.
Have your vehicle checked. It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on. If it illuminates when the engine is running
this indicates a malfunction. Stop your
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and
switch the engine off. Check the engine oil
level. If the oil level is sufficient, this
indicates a system malfunction. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL
AND OIL FILTER
WARNING:
Prolonged and
repeated skin contact with mineral oil
will result in the removal of natural fats
from the skin, leading to dryness,
irritation and dermatitis. In addition, used
engine oil contains potentially harmful
contaminants, which may cause skin
cancer. If skin contact occurs, wash the
area thoroughly with soap or skin
cleanser and water immediately. WARNING:
Do not dispose of
engine oils or oil filters in the household
refuse or the public sewage system. Use
an authorized waste disposal facility. WARNING:
Do not remove the oil
pan drain plug when the engine is
running. WARNING:
Do not remove the oil
filter when the engine is running.
1. Remove the oil pan drain plug and wait
for the oil to drain into a suitable
container.
2. Renew the oil filter.
3. Reinstall the oil pan drain plug.
4. Refill the engine with new oil that meets Ford specifications. See
Capacities and Specifications (page
362
).
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OIL CHANGE INDICATOR
RESET - GASOLINE
Only reset the system after changing the
engine oil and oil filter.
Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring
System
1.
Switch the ignition on. Do not start the
engine.
2. Fully press the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time.
3. Keep the accelerator and brake pedals
fully pressed.
4. After 25 seconds, the oil change reminder resets.
5. Release the accelerator and brake pedals.
6. Switch the ignition off.
7. Switch the ignition on to confirm that the oil change reminder does not
display.
CHANGING THE ENGINE AIR
FILTER WARNING: To reduce the risk of
vehicle damage and personal burn
injuries, do not start your engine with the
air cleaner removed and do not remove
it while the engine is running.
Note: Failure to use the correct air filter
element may result in severe engine
damage. The vehicle Warranty may be void
for any damage to the engine if the correct
air filter element is not used.
Only use the specified air filter.
See
Capacities and Specifications (page
362). Change the air filter element at the proper
interval.
See Scheduled Maintenance
(page 462). 1. Disconnect the intake air temperature
sensor electrical connector and cable
from the air filter cover.
2. Clean the area around the air tube to air filter cover connection to prevent
debris from entering the system and
then loosen the bolt on the air tube
clamp so the clamp is no longer snug
to the air tube. It is not necessary to
completely remove the clamp. Pull the
air tube off from the air filter cover.
3. Release the clamps that secure the air
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4.
Carefully lift the air filter housing cover.
Remove the air filter element from the
air filter housing.
5. Install a new air filter element.
6. Replace the air filter housing cover. Engage the clamps that secure the air
filter housing cover to the air filter
housing. Be careful not to crimp the
filter element edges between the air
filter housing and cover. Make sure
that the tabs on the edge are correctly
aligned into the slots.
7. Slip the air tube onto the air filter cover
and snugly tighten the bolt on the air
tube clamp, but do not overtighten.
8. Reconnect the intake air temperature sensor electrical connector to the
outlet tube. Make sure the locking tab
on the connector is in the locked
position.
DRAINING THE FUEL FILTER
WATER TRAP - DIESEL WARNING: Do not dispose of fuel
in the household refuse or the public
sewage system. Use an authorized waste
disposal facility. You should drain water from the
fuel filter water trap whenever
the warning light illuminates or
a message appears in the information
display.
This occurs when approximately
7 fl oz
(200 ml) of water accumulates in the fuel
filter water trap. If you ignore the warning
lamp, water may pass through to the
system and may cause damage not
covered by the vehicle Warranty. Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap
1. Attach a tube to the drain plug and
place the end of the tube into a
suitable container.
2. Turn the drain plug counterclockwise until it stops. Do not use any tools to
loosen the drain plug. Drain the fuel
filter water trap into an appropriate
container. Do not re-use the fuel
drained from the fuel filter water trap.
3. Tighten the drain plug, turn it clockwise
until it stops and you feel a strong
resistance. Do not use any tools to
tighten the drain plug.
4. Switch the ignition of for 30 seconds and then switch the ignition off. Repeat
this operation six times in a row to
purge any trapped air from the fuel
system.
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