passenger FORD TRANSIT 2020 Owners Manual

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Part Number: LK3J 19A321 HA 201911 20191206081412
California Proposition 65
WARNING: Operating, servicing and
maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway
motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals
including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize
exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the
engine except as necessary, service your vehicle
in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash
your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle.
For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle. WARNING:
Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash your hands after handling
.

Introduction
About This Manual
..........................................9
Symbols Glossary ............................................
9
Data Recording .................................................
11
Perchlorate .......................................................
15
Replacement Parts Recommendation ........................................................................\
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15
Special Notices ...............................................
16
Mobile Communications Equipment ........................................................................\
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17
Export Unique Options ................................
18
Environment
Protecting the Environment .......................
19
Child Safety
General Information .....................................
20
Installing Child Restraints ..........................
22
Booster Seats .................................................
38
Child Restraint Positioning ........................
40
Child Safety Locks ........................................
42
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation .................................
44
Fastening the Seatbelts .............................
45
Seatbelt Height Adjustment .....................
47
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime .............................................................
47
Seatbelt Reminder .......................................
48
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance ..............................................
50
Seatbelt Extensions .....................................
50
Supplementary Restraints System
Principle of Operation ..................................
51
Driver and Passenger Airbags ...................
52
Side Airbags ....................................................
58
Safety Canopy ™...........................................
59
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator ......
60Airbag Disposal
...............................................
61
911 Assist
What Is 911 Assist ..........................................
62
Emergency Call Requirements ................
62
Emergency Call Limitations ......................
63
Keys and Remote Controls
Principle of Operation .................................
64
General Information on Radio Frequencies ................................................
64
Remote Control - Vehicles Without: Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS)
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65
Remote Control - Vehicles With: Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) ....................
66
Remote Control - Vehicles With: Power Sliding Door ................................................
68
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control ........................................................................\
...
70
MyKey ™
Principle of Operation ...................................
71
MyKey Settings ................................................
71
Creating a MyKey ...........................................
72
Programming a MyKey ................................
72
Clearing All MyKeys ......................................
74
Checking MyKey System Status ..............
75
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems ........................................................
76
MyKey – Troubleshooting ..........................
76
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking .................................
77
Sliding Door - Vehicles Without: Power Sliding Door
Sliding Door Precautions ............................
81
Opening the Sliding Door ............................
81
Closing the Sliding Door ..............................
81
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Sliding Door - Vehicles With:
Power Sliding Door
Sliding Door Precautions ...........................83
Opening the Sliding Door ...........................
83
Closing the Sliding Door .............................
84
Stopping the Sliding Door Movement ........................................................................\
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85
Resetting the Power Sliding Door ...........
85
Sliding Door – Troubleshooting ..............
86
Keyless Entry
Locating the Keyless Entry Keypad ........
88
Master Access Code ....................................
88
Keyless Entry Settings ................................
88
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Using Keyless Entry ..............................................
88
Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting ............
89
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System - Vehicles With: Passive Anti-Theft System
(PATS) ..........................................................
90
Anti-Theft Alarm - Vehicles Without: Anti-Theft Alarm Horn with Integral
Battery ...........................................................
91
Anti-Theft Alarm - Vehicles With: Anti-Theft Alarm Horn with Integral
Battery ...........................................................
92
Power Running Boards
Using Power Running Boards ...................
94
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ...................
97
Locking the Steering Wheel ......................
97
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers .......................................
98
Autowipers ......................................................
98
Windshield Washers ..................................
100Lighting
General Information
....................................
101
Lighting Control ............................................
101
Autolamps .....................................................
102
Instrument Lighting Dimmer ...................
103
Daytime Running Lamps ..........................
103
Automatic High Beam Control ...............
104
Front Fog Lamps .........................................
105
Direction Indicators ....................................
106
Interior Lamps ..............................................
106
Cargo Lamps .................................................
107
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows ..........................................
108
Exterior Mirrors .............................................
109
Interior Mirror ..................................................
110
Instrument Cluster
Gauges ...............................................................
111
Warning Lamps and Indicators ...............
112
Information Displays
General Information ....................................
116
Trip Computer ................................................
118
Personalized Settings .................................
119
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control .............................
121
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate ........................................................................\
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122
Rear Passenger Climate Controls ..........
123
Heated Rear Window .................................
123
Heated Exterior Mirrors - Vehicles Without: Heated Rear Window ..........
123
Heated Exterior Mirrors - Vehicles With: Heated Rear Window .............................
123
Auxiliary Heater ............................................
124
Remote Start .................................................
125
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Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
Horn control
Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Requires registered technician
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
See Service Manual Service engine soon
Passenger airbag activated
Passenger airbag deactivated
Side airbag
Shield the eyes
Stability control
Hill descent control
Trail control
Windshield wiping system
Windshield wash and wipe
DATA RECORDING WARNING: Do not connect
wireless plug-in devices to the data link
connector. Unauthorized third parties
could gain access to vehicle data and
impair the performance of safety related
systems. Only allow repair facilities that
follow our service and repair instructions
to connect their equipment to the data
link connector.
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facilities, and that the diagnostic
information may be used to provide
services to you, personalizing your
experience, troubleshoot, and to improve
products and services and offer you
products and services that may interest
you, where permitted by law. For Canada
only, for more information, please review
the Ford of Canada privacy policy at
www.ford.ca, including our U.S. data
storage and use of service providers in
other jurisdictions who may be subject to
legal requirements in Canada, the United
States and other countries applicable to
them, for example, lawful requirements to
disclose personal information to
governmental authorities in those
countries.
Event Data
This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder. The main purpose of an event
data recorder is to record, in certain crash
or near crash-like situations, such as an
airbag deployment or hitting a road
obstacle; this data assist in understanding
how a vehicle
’s systems performed. The
event data recorder is designed to record
data related to vehicle dynamics and
safety systems for a short period of time,
typically 30 seconds or less.
The event data recorder in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle
were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and
passenger seatbelts were
buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was
depressing the accelerator and/or the
brake pedal; and
• How fast the vehicle was traveling; and
• Where the driver was positioning the
steering wheel. This data can help provide a better
understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur.
Note:
Event data recorder data is recorded
by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash
situation occurs; no data is recorded by the
event data recorder under normal driving
conditions and no personal data or
information (e.g., name, gender, age, and
crash location) is recorded. However, other
parties, such as law enforcement, could
combine the event data recorder data with
the type of personally identifying data
routinely acquired during a crash
investigation.
To read data recorded by an event data
recorder, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the event data
recorder is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such
as law enforcement, that have such special
equipment, can read the information if they
have access to the vehicle or the event
data recorder.
Comfort, Convenience and
Entertainment Data
Your vehicle has electronic control units
that have the ability to store data based
on your personalized settings. The data is
stored locally in the vehicle or on devices
that you connect to it, for example, a USB
drive or digital music player. You can delete
some of this data and also choose whether
to share it through the services to which
you subscribe. See Settings (page 443).
Comfort and Convenience Data
Data recorded includes, for example:
• Seat and steering wheel position.
• Climate control settings.
• Radio presets.
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Scheduled Maintenance and
Mechanical Repairs
One of the best ways for you to make sure
that your vehicle provides years of service
is to have it maintained in line with our
recommendations using parts that
conform to the specifications detailed in
this Owner
’s Manual. Genuine Ford and
Motorcraft parts meet or exceed these
specifications.
Collision Repairs
We hope that you never experience a
collision, but accidents do happen.
Genuine Ford replacement collision parts
meet our stringent requirements for fit,
finish, structural integrity, corrosion
protection and dent resistance. During
vehicle development we validate that
these parts deliver the intended level of
protection as a whole system. A great way
to know for sure you are getting this level
of protection is to use genuine Ford
replacement collision parts.
Warranty on Replacement Parts
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement
parts are the only replacement parts that
benefit from a Ford Warranty. The Ford
Warranty may not cover damage caused
to your vehicle as a result of failed
non-Ford parts. For additional information,
refer to the terms and conditions of the
Ford Warranty.
SPECIAL NOTICES
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
For a detailed description of what is
covered and what is not covered by your
vehicle ’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty,
refer to the Warranty Manual that is
provided to you along with your Owner ’s
Manual. Special Instructions
For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted
with sophisticated electronic controls. WARNING: You risk death or
serious injury to yourself and others if you
do not follow the instruction highlighted
by the warning symbol. Failure to follow
the specific warnings and instructions
could result in personal injury. WARNING: Never
place front seat
mounted rear-facing child or infant seats
in front of an active passenger airbag.
On Board Diagnostics Data Link
Connector WARNING:
Do not connect
wireless plug-in devices to the data link
connector. Unauthorized third parties
could gain access to vehicle data and
impair the performance of safety related
systems. Only allow repair facilities that
follow our service and repair instructions
to connect their equipment to the data
link connector.
Your vehicle has an OBD Data Link
Connector (DLC) that is used in
conjunction with a diagnostic scan tool for
vehicle diagnostics, repairs and
reprogramming services. Installing an
aftermarket device that uses the DLC
during normal driving for purposes such as
remote insurance company monitoring,
transmission of vehicle data to other
devices or entities, or altering the
performance of the vehicle, may cause
interference with or even damage to
vehicle systems. We do not recommend
or endorse the use of aftermarket plug-in
devices unless approved by Ford. The
vehicle Warranty will not cover damage
caused by an aftermarket plug-in device.
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Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and
Utility Type Vehicles
WARNING: Utility vehicles have a
significantly higher rollover rate than
other types of vehicles.
Before you drive your vehicle, please read
this Owner ’s Manual carefully. Your vehicle
is not a passenger car. As with other
vehicles of this type, failure to operate this
vehicle correctly may result in loss of
vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury or death.
Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow
Do not use this vehicle for
snowplowing.
Your vehicle is not equipped with a
snowplowing package.
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance
If your light truck is equipped with the Ford
Ambulance Preparation Package, it may
be utilized as an ambulance. Ford urges
ambulance manufacturers to follow the
recommendations of the Ford Incomplete
Vehicle Manual, Ford Truck Body Builder ’s
Layout Book and the Qualified Vehicle
Modifiers (QVM) Guidelines as well as
pertinent supplements.
For additional information, please
contact the Truck Body Builders
Advisory Service: Web Address
www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas
You can also call us at
1–877 –840–4338
. Other Vehicle Modifications
If converting or modifying your vehicle
from production specification, refer to
the Truck Body Builder Advisory
website: Web Address
www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
EQUIPMENT WARNING:
Driving while
distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, crash and injury. We strongly
recommend that you use extreme
caution when using any device that may
take your focus off the road. Your
primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We
recommend against the use of any
hand-held device while driving and
encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you
are aware of all applicable local laws
that may affect the use of electronic
devices while driving.
Using mobile communications equipment
is becoming increasingly important in the
conduct of business and personal affairs.
However, you must not compromise your
own or others’ safety when using such
equipment. Mobile communications can
enhance personal safety and security when
appropriately used, particularly in
emergency situations. Safety must be
paramount when using mobile
communications equipment to avoid
negating these benefits. Mobile
communication equipment includes, but
is not limited to, cellular phones, pagers,
portable email devices, text messaging
devices and portable two-way radios.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
See the following sections for directions
on how to properly use safety restraints
for children.
WARNING: Always make sure your
child is secured properly in a device that
is appropriate for their height, age and
weight. Child safety restraints must be
bought separately from your vehicle.
Failure to follow these instructions and
guidelines may result in an increased risk
of serious injury or death to your child. WARNING: All children are shaped
differently. The National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration and other safety
organizations, base their
recommendations for child restraints on
probable child height, age and weight
thresholds, or on the minimum
requirements of the law. We recommend
that you check with a NHTSA Certified
Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) to make sure that you properly
install the child restraint in your vehicle
and that you consult your pediatrician to
make sure you have a child restraint
appropriate for your child. To locate a
child restraint fitting station and CPST,
contact NHTSA toll free at
1-888-327-4236 or go to
www.nhtsa.dot.gov. In Canada, contact
Transport Canada toll free at
1-800-333-0371 or go to www.tc.gc.ca
to find a Child Car Seat Clinic in your
area. Failure to properly restrain children
in child restraints made especially for
their height, age and weight, may result
in an increased risk of serious injury or
death to your child.
WARNING:
On hot days, the
temperature inside the vehicle can rise
very quickly. Exposure of people or
animals to these high temperatures for
even a short time can cause death or
serious heat related injuries, including
brain damage. Small children are
particularly at risk.
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1. Position the child safety restraint in a
seat with a combination lap and
shoulder belt. 2. Pull down on the shoulder belt and
then grasp the shoulder belt and lap
belt together. 3.
While holding the shoulder and lap belt
portions together, route the tongue
through the child restraint according
to the child restraint manufacturer's
instructions. Make sure the belt
webbing is not twisted. 4. Insert the belt tongue into the correct
buckle (the buckle closest to the
direction the tongue is coming from)
for that seating position until you hear
a distinct click and feel the latch
engage. Make sure the tongue is
latched securely by pulling on it. 5. To put the retractor in the automatic
locking mode, grasp the shoulder
portion of the belt and pull downward
until all of the belt is pulled out.
Note: The automatic locking mode is
available on the front passenger and rear
seats.
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6. Allow the belt to retract to remove
slack. The belt clicks as it retracts to
indicate it is in the automatic locking
mode.
7. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the
automatic locking mode (you should
not be able to pull more belt out). If the
retractor is not locked, unbuckle the
belt and repeat Steps 5 and 6. 8.
Remove remaining slack from the belt.
Force the seat down with extra weight,
for example, by pressing down or
kneeling on the child restraint while
pulling up on the shoulder belt. This is
necessary to remove the remaining
slack that exists once the extra weight
of the child is added to the child
restraint. It also helps to achieve the
correct snugness of the child restraint
to your vehicle. Sometimes, a slight
lean toward the buckle helps to remove
remaining slack from the belt.
9. Attach the tether strap (if the child restraint is equipped). 10. Before placing the child in the seat,
forcibly move the seat forward and
back to make sure the seat is securely
held in place. To check this, grab the
seat at the belt path and attempt to
move it side to side and forward and
back. There should be no more than
1 in (2.5 cm) of movement for correct
installation.
We recommend checking with a NHTSA
Certified Child Passenger Safety
Technician to make certain the child
restraint is correctly installed. In Canada,
check with Transport Canada for referral
to a Child Car Seat Clinic.
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children (LATCH) WARNING: Do not attach two child
safety restraints to the same anchor. In
a crash, one anchor may not be strong
enough to hold two child safety restraint
attachments and may break, causing
serious injury or death.
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