brake fluid FORD TRANSIT 2021 Owner's Manual

At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
1
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect front axle and U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and U-
joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or
drag.
1 Do not exceed one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals.
** Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. Brake fluid maintenance
1
Change the brake fluid. 2
Every 3 years
1 Perform this maintenance item every 3 years. Do not exceed the designated time for
the interval.
2 Brake fluid servicing requires special equipment available at your authorized dealer. Other maintenance items
1
Replace cabin air filter.
Every
20,000 mi
(32,000 km)
Torque rear axle U-bolts to specification.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km) Replace engine air filter.
Change engine coolant.2
At
200,000 mi
(320,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every
100,000 mi
(160,000 km) Inspect accessory drive belt(s). 3
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter.
Every
150,000 mi
(240,000 km) Change front axle fluid.
Change rear axle fluid.
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Seek Down and Previous Track
Button............................................................... 378
Seek Up and Next Track Button.................... 377
Selecting a Menu Option................................. 377
Selecting Media................................................... 377
Selecting the Radio............................................ 377
Sound Settings................................................... 378
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........376
Switching the Screen On and Off................378
System Settings................................................. 378
Using a Cell Phone............................................ 378
Auto Hold.........................................................172
Auto Hold Indicator............................................ 172
Auto Hold Information Messages.................173
Switching Auto Hold On and Off................... 172
Using Auto Hold................................................... 172
Autolamps.......................................................101 Adjusting the Period of Time That the
Headlamps Remain On............................... 102
Automatically Releasing the Electric Parking Brake...............................................177
Automatic High Beam Control
................103
Automatic High Beam Control Information
Messages.......................................................... 104
Automatic High Beam Indicator................... 104
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control............................................................... 104
Switching Automatic High Beam Control On or Off........................................................... 104
Automatic Transmission
.............................161
Automatic Transmission Information
Messages.......................................................... 163
Brake Shift Interlock.......................................... 162
Progressive Range Selection........................... 161
Selector Lever Positions................................... 161
SelectShift™......................................................... 161
Transmission Not in Park (P) Audible Warning............................................................. 163
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................289
Auto-Start-Stop...........................................148 Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting...........149
Auto-Start-Stop Indicators
......................149
Auto-Start-Stop Precautions..................148
Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting.........................................149
Auto-Start-Stop – Frequently Asked Questions......................................................... 150Auto-Start-Stop – Information
Messages.......................................................... 149
Autowipers
........................................................97
Settings................................................................... 98
Auxiliary Power Points................................138 110 Volt - 150 Watt Capacity AC Power
Outlet................................................................. 138
110 Volt - 400 Watt Capacity AC Power Outlet................................................................. 139
Auxiliary Switches.......................................443
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive......................................... 165
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 290
Blind Spot Information System...............212 Blind Spot Information System
Indicator............................................................. 213
Blind Spot Information System Information Messages.......................................................... 215
Blind Spot Information System Sensors.............................................................. 212
Blind Spot Information System Warning Lamp................................................................... 215
Blind Spot Information System with Trailer Tow...................................................................... 213
Switching the Blind Spot Information System On and Off........................................ 213
Using the Blind Spot Information System............................................................... 212
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System...........212
Body Styling Kits
...........................................310
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........278
Booster Seats
...................................................37
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 38
Bottle Holders
................................................142
Bottle Holder Precautions............................... 142
Locating the Bottle Holders............................ 142
Brake Fluid Check.......................................290
Brakes
................................................................170
General Information.......................................... 170
Breaking-In.....................................................247
Bulb Specification Chart
..........................369
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Using Traction Control...............................180
Switching the System Off or On................... 180
System Indicator Lights and Messages......................................................... 180
Using Voice Recognition...........................382 Apps........................................................................\
407
Automatic Blower Motor Speed Reduction ........................................................ 408
Climate................................................................. 404
Entertainment.................................................... 403
General.................................................................. 402
Initiating a Voice Session................................ 384
Navigation........................................................... 406
Phone.................................................................... 405
Phone Voice Service......................................... 382
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 407
System Interaction and Feedback..............385
Voice Settings.................................................... 408
Using Winter Tires.......................................332
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
........................259
V
Vehicle Care...................................................302
Vehicle Identification Number
................356
Vehicle Storage............................................308 Battery................................................................... 309
Body....................................................................... 309
Brakes.................................................................... 309
Cooling system.................................................. 309
Engine.................................................................... 309
Fuel system......................................................... 309
General.................................................................. 308
Miscellaneous.................................................... 309
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................309
Tires........................................................................\
309
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot................................375
Ventilation See: Climate Control.......................................... 122
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............356
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................111
Washer Fluid Check....................................294 Washers
See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 303
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 97
Waxing............................................................304
What Is 911 Assist............................................61
What Is a Connected Vehicle...................371
What Is Auto-Start-Stop...........................148
What Is Remote Start.................................120
What Is the Cabin Air Filter.......................125
What Is the Electric Parking Brake..........177
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System...........................................................136
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 339
Wheels and Tires...........................................311 General Information........................................... 311
Windows and Mirrors..................................107
Windshield Washers.....................................99 Settings................................................................... 99
Windshield Wipers.........................................97 Intermittent Wipe................................................. 97
Winter Tires See: Using Winter Tires.................................... 332
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................. 294
Wipers and Washers.....................................97
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