FORD TRANSIT 2021 Owners Manual

Cross Traffic Alert behavior when
trailer is attached
Note:
The system may not correctly operate
when towing a trailer. For vehicles with an
approved trailer tow module and tow bar,
the system turns off when you attach a
trailer. For vehicles with an aftermarket
trailer tow module or tow bar, we
recommend that you switch the system off
when you attach a trailer.
Cross traffic alert remains on when you
attach a trailer in vehicles equipped with
a Blind Sport Information System with
Trailer Tow under the following conditions:
• You connect a trailer.
• The trailer is a bike rack or cargo rack
with a maximum length of 3 ft (1 m).
• You set the trailer length to
3 ft (1 m)
in the information display.
See
Blind Spot Information System
(page 212).
Switching the System On and Off
To switch cross traffic alert on or off, use
the Information display. See
General
Information (page 115). Note:
The system turns on every time you
switch the ignition on. To permanently
switch the system off, contact an authorized
dealer.
Cross Traffic Alert Indicator When the system detects an
approaching vehicle a tone
sounds, a warning lamp
illuminates in the relevant exterior mirror
and arrows appear in the information
display to show which side the
approaching vehicle is coming from.
Note: If arrows do not display, a message
appears in the information display.
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
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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 246).
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.
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.
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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. WARNING:
If the system detects
an error, you may not feel a difference in
the steering, however a serious condition
may exist. Have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible. Failure to do so may
result in loss of steering control.
Your vehicle has an electric power steering
system, there is no fluid reservoir, no
maintenance is required.
If your vehicle loses electrical power while
you are driving, electric power steering
assistance is lost. The steering system still
operates and you can steer your vehicle
manually. Manually steering your vehicle
requires more effort.
Extreme continuous steering may increase
the effort required for you to steer your
vehicle, this increased effort prevents
overheating and permanent damage to
the steering system. You do not lose the
ability to steer your vehicle manually.
Typical steering and driving maneuvers
allow the system to cool and return to
normal operation.
Steering Tips
If the steering wanders or pulls, check for:
• Correct tire pressures.
• Uneven tire wear.
• Loose or worn suspension
components.
• Loose or worn steering components.
• Improper vehicle alignment.
Note: A high crown in the road or high
crosswinds may also make the steering
seem to wander or pull.
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Adaptive Learning (If Equipped)
The electronic power steering system
adaptive learning helps correct road
irregularities and improves overall handling
and steering feel. It communicates with
the brake system to help operate advanced stability control and accident
avoidance systems. Additionally, whenever
the battery is disconnected or a new
battery installed, you must drive your
vehicle a short distance before the system
relearns the strategy and reactivates all
systems.
Steering Information Messages Description
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Stop your vehicle as soon
as it is safe to do so. You continue to have full steering but
you need to exert greater force on the steering wheel. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Steering Fault Service
Now
Steering Loss Stop
Safely
Steering Assist Fault
Service Required
PRE-COLLISION ASSIST 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:
The system does not
operate during hard acceleration or
steering. Failure to take care may lead
to a crash or personal injury. WARNING: The system may fail or
operate with reduced function during
cold and severe weather conditions.
Snow, ice, rain, spray and fog can
adversely affect the system. Keep the
front camera and radar free of snow and
ice. Failure to take care may result in the
loss of control of your vehicle, serious
personal injury or death. WARNING:
The system may not
operate properly if your vehicle has a
non-Ford windshield. Do not carry out
windshield repairs in the area around the
sensor. WARNING:
In situations where the
vehicle camera has limited detection
capability, this may reduce system
performance. These situations include
but are not limited to direct or low
sunlight, vehicles at night without tail
lights, unconventional vehicle types,
pedestrians with complex backgrounds,
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running pedestrians, partly obscured
pedestrians, or pedestrians that the
system cannot distinguish from a group.
Failure to take care may result in the loss
of control of your vehicle, serious
personal injury or death.
WARNING: The Pre-Collision Assist
system with brake support cannot help
prevent all collisions. Do not rely on this
system to replace your judgment and the
need to maintain correct distance and
speed.
The pre-collision assist system is active
when your vehicle reaches a speed greater
than approximately 6 mph (10 km/h).
Pedestrian detection is active at speeds
up to
50 mph (80 km/h). Note:
The system is not designed to detect
animals.
Note: The system is not designed to detect
vehicles or cyclists that are traveling in a
different direction. If your vehicle is rapidly approaching
another stationary vehicle, a vehicle or
cyclist traveling in the same direction as
yours, or a pedestrian within your driving
path, the system is designed to provide
three levels of functionality.
Description
Level of Functionality
When activated, a warning lamp flashes and an audible
warning sounds.
Alert
The system is designed to help reduce the impact speed by
preparing the brakes for rapid braking. The system does not
automatically apply the brakes. If you press the brake pedal,
the system could apply additional braking up to maximum
braking force, even if you lightly press the brake pedal.
Brake support
The system is designed to apply the brakes if it detects a
crash is imminent. This may help reduce impact or avoid the
crash.
Active braking - vehicles
without adaptive cruise
control
The system is active at speeds up to
80 mph (130 km/h).
The system is designed to apply the brakes if it detects a
crash is imminent. This may help reduce impact or avoid the
crash.
Active braking - vehicles
with adaptive cruise
control
Switching Active Braking On and
Off
1. Using the information display controls on the steering wheel, select
Driver
Assist..
2. Select
Pre-Collision Assist. 3. Switch
Active Braking on or off.
Distance Alert
(If Equipped)
A warning lamp illuminates if the distance
to the vehicle ahead is small.
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Note:
The warning lamp does not
illuminate if cruise control or adaptive cruise
control is active.
Setting the Distance Alert Sensitivity
1. Using the information display controls on the steering wheel, select Driver
Assist..
2. Select
Pre-Collision Assist.
3. Select
Alert Sensitivity. 4. Select a setting and press the
OK
button.
Distance Indication
(If Equipped)
A graphical indication displays the time
gap to vehicles ahead of you traveling in
the same direction.
Note: The graphic does not display if you
switch on cruise control or adaptive cruise
control. Time Gap
Distance Gap
Distance Indic-
ator Color
System Sensit-
ivity
Vehicle Speed
Greater than 0.9seconds.
Greater than
82.0 ft (25 m)
.
Gray.
Normal.
62 mph
(100 km/h)
0.6-0.9
seconds.
55.8–82.0 ft
(17 –25 m)
.
Yellow.
Less than 0.6seconds.
Less than
55.8 ft (17 m)
.
Red.
Switching Distance Indication On and
Off
1. Using the information display controls on the steering wheel, select
Driver
Assist..
2. Select
Pre-Collision Assist.
3. Switch
Distance Indication on or off. Pre-Collision Assist System
Sensors
Vehicles without Adaptive Cruise
Control The camera is mounted behind the interior
mirror.
Note:
Keep the sensors free from snow, ice
and large accumulations of dirt.
Note: Do not clean the sensors with sharp
objects.
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Note:
If your vehicle sustains damage
leaving the sensors misaligned, this may
cause inaccurate measurements or false
alerts.
Blocked sensors could affect system
accuracy. A message may appear in the
information display.
Vehicles with Adaptive Cruise Control The camera is mounted behind the interior
mirror. The radar sensor is behind the front grille
below the license plate.
Note:
Keep the sensors free from snow, ice
and large accumulations of dirt.
Note: Do not clean the sensors with sharp
objects.
Note: If your vehicle sustains damage
leaving the sensors misaligned, this may
cause inaccurate measurements or false
alerts.
Blocked sensors could affect system
accuracy. A message may appear in the
information display.
Pre-Collision Assist Warning Lamp It illuminates if your vehicle
rapidly approaches another
vehicle, to warn you of the risk of
a crash with the vehicle in front of you.
It could illuminate red if the distance to the
vehicle ahead is small.
It illuminates amber when you switch the
system off or if the system is not available.
Pre-Collision Assist Information Messages Action
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Pre-Collision Assist Not
Available
The sensors are dirty. Clean the sensors. If the message
continues to appear, have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Pre-Collision Assist Not
Available Sensor Blocked
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The following table lists possible causes and actions for when a blocked sensor
message may display.
Action
Cause
Clean the radiator grille in front of the radar
or remove any obstruction.
The surface of the radar in the radiator grille
is dirty or obstructed.
Wait for a short period of time. It may take
several minutes for the system to detect
that there is no obstruction.
The surface of the radar is clean but the
message remains in the display.
The system is temporarily disabled. The
system should reactivate after a short
period of time when the weather conditions
improve.
Heavy rain, spray, snow, or fog is interfering
with the radar signals.
Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
The radar is misaligned.
Clean the outside of the windshield in front
of the camera.
The windshield in front of the camera is
dirty or obstructed.
Wait for a short period of time. It may take
several minutes for the camera to detect
that there is no obstruction.
The windshield in front of the camera is
clean but the message remains in the
display.
Wait for a short period of time. The
message should clear when the temper-
ature around the camera decreases.
Excessive heat around the camera.
FRONT VIEW CAMERA WARNING: The front camera
system still requires the driver to use it
in conjunction with looking out of your
vehicle. The front view camera is located in the
grille.
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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 97). 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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Selectable Drive Modes Information Messages
Action
Message
The system is not available. If it is still not available the next
time you switch the ignition on, the system has detected a
fault that requires service. Have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible.
Drive Mode Not Available
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