ABS FORD TRANSIT 2021 User Guide

Removing the Battery
1. Fully raise the driver seat and move it
fully forward. Pull the tabs upward and
remove the cover.
Note: Your vehicle may not have this cover. 2.
Unhook the cover and tuck it under the
seat. 3. Remove both seat track end caps.
Note:
Your vehicle may not have these end
caps.
4. Remove both seat adjustment end stop bolts at the front of the seat. 5. Remove the battery clamp and cover
bolts.
6. Remove the battery clamp and cover.
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(read and unread), and call history,
including history of calls when your cellular
phone was not connected to the system.
In addition, if you connect a media device,
the system creates and retains an index of
supported media content. The system also
records a short development log of
approximately 10 minutes of all recent
system activity. The log profile and other
system data may be used to improve the
system and help diagnose any problems
that may occur.
The cellular profile, media device index,
and development log will remain in the
vehicle unless you delete them and are
generally accessible only in the vehicle
when you connect the cellular phone or
media player. If you no longer plan to use
the system or the vehicle, we recommend
you perform a Master Reset to erase all
stored information.
No one can access system data without
special equipment and access to the
vehicle's SYNC module. Ford Motor
Company and Ford of Canada will not
access the system data for any purpose
other than as described absent consent, a
court order, or where required by law
enforcement, other government
authorities, or other third parties acting
with lawful authority. Other parties may
seek to access the information
independently of Ford Motor Company and
Ford of Canada. For further privacy
information, see the section on 911 Assist.
See SYNC™ Applications and Services
(page 387).
USING VOICE RECOGNITION
This system helps you control many
features using voice commands. This
allows you to keep your hands on the
wheel and focus on what is around you.
Initiating a Voice Session Press the voice button. A list of
available voice commands
appears in the display.
Global Voice Commands
These voice commands are always
available. You can say them at any time. Global voice commands
Gives you available commands you can use
on the current screen.
Help
Gives you a list of possible voice
commands.
List of Commands
This command ends the voice session. You
can also cancel a session by pressing seek
up, seek down, or holding the voice button
for two or more seconds.
Cancel
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Less Cost to Properly Maintain Your
Vehicle
Ford Protect extended service plan also
offers a Premium Maintenance Plan that
covers all scheduled maintenance, and
selected wear items. The coverage is
prepaid, so you never have to worry about
the cost of your vehicle
’s maintenance.
Covered maintenance includes:
• Windshield wiper blades.
• Spark plugs.
• The clutch disc (if equipped).
• Brake pads and linings.
• Shock absorbers.
• Struts.
• Engine Belts.
• Engine coolant hoses, clamps and
o-rings.
• Diesel exhaust fluid replenishment (if
equipped).
• Cabin air filter replacement every
20,000 mi (32,000 km) (electric
vehicles only).
Interest Free Finance Options
Just a 5% down payment will provide you
with an affordable, no interest, no fee
payment program allowing you all the
security and benefits Ford Protect
extended service plan has to offer while
paying over time. You are pre-approved
with no credit check or hassles. To learn
more, call our Ford Protect extended
service plan specialists at 800-367-3377.
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
P.O. Box 321067
Detroit, MI 48232 Ford Protect Extended Service
Plan (CANADA ONLY)
You can get more protection for your
vehicle by purchasing a Ford Protect
extended service plan. Ford Protect
extended service plan is the only service
contract backed by Ford Motor Company
of Canada, Limited. Depending on the plan
you purchase, Ford Protect extended
service plan provides benefits such as:
•
Rental reimbursement.
• Coverage for certain maintenance and
wear items.
• Protection against repair costs after
your New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Coverage expires.
• Roadside Assistance benefits.
There are several Ford Protect extended
service plans available in various time,
distance and deductible combinations.
Each plan is tailored to fit your own driving
needs, including reimbursement for towing
and rental. When you purchase Ford
Protect extended service plan, you receive
added peace-of-mind protection
throughout Canada, the United States and
Mexico, provided by a network of
participating authorized Ford Motor
Company dealers.
Note: Repairs performed outside of Canada
and the United States are not eligible for
Ford Protect extended service plan
coverage.
This information is subject to change. For
more information; visit your local Ford of
Canada dealer or www.ford.ca to find the
Ford Protect extended service plan that is
right for you.
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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.
Front door check arms for correct opera-
tion.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for
correct operation. Lubricate if necessary.
Parking brake for correct operation.
Seatbelts and seat latches for wear and
function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag
and seatbelt) 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. Multi-point inspection
Exhaust system.
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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180 Degree Camera.....................................196
Camera Views...................................................... 197
Front View Camera............................................ 196
Using the 180 degree camera system.........197
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911 Assist
............................................................61
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A/C See: Climate Control.......................................... 122
About This Manual...........................................9
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 170
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 170
Accessories....................................................442
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control............199
Active Park Assist..........................................191 Using Active Park Assist.................................... 191
Adjusting the Headlamps
.........................293
Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 294
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 293
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................96
Airbag Disposal
..............................................60
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 122
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter............284
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm - Vehicles With:
Anti-Theft Alarm Horn with Integral
Battery.................................................................. 91
See: Anti-Theft Alarm - Vehicles Without: Anti-Theft Alarm Horn with Integral
Battery................................................................ 90
All-Wheel Drive.............................................165
AM/FM Radio - Vehicles Without: SYNC.............................................................379
Selecting a Radio Source................................ 379Anti-Theft Alarm - Vehicles With:
Anti-Theft Alarm Horn with Integral
Battery..............................................................91
Alarm System......................................................... 91
Arming the Alarm................................................. 92
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 92
Guard Settings....................................................... 91
Triggering the Alarm............................................. 91
Anti-Theft Alarm - Vehicles Without: Anti-Theft Alarm Horn with Integral
Battery............................................................90
Alarm System....................................................... 90
Arming the Alarm................................................ 90
Disarming the Alarm.......................................... 90
Triggering the Alarm........................................... 90
Appendices.....................................................461
Applying the Electric Parking Brake........177
Applying the Electric Parking Brake in an Emergency....................................................177
Applying the Parking Brake.......................174
Apps
..................................................................425
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 426
Using Apps on an Android Device...............426
Using Apps on an iOS Device........................ 425
Using Mobile Navigation on an Android Device............................................................... 426
Audio System
................................................376
General Information.......................................... 376
Audio Unit Clock and Date Displays - Vehicles Without: SYNC
........................380
Adjusting the Clock.......................................... 380
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC 3.......................................................................378
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 378
Changing Radio Stations................................ 379
Next Track Button.............................................. 379
Pausing or Playing Media................................ 379
Previous Track Button...................................... 379
Sound Settings................................................... 379
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........378
Switching the Screen On and Off................379
Audio Unit - Vehicles Without: SYNC
..............................................................376
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 376
Changing Radio Stations................................. 377
Pausing or Playing Media................................ 378
Returning to the Previous Screen.................377
Scrolling Through the Menu Options..........377
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