service FORD TRANSIT 2021 Owner's Manual

EMISSION LAW
WARNING: Do not remove or alter
the original equipment floor covering or
insulation between it and the metal floor
of the vehicle. The floor covering and
insulation protect occupants of the
vehicle from the engine and exhaust
system heat and noise. On vehicles with
no original equipment floor covering
insulation, do not carry passengers in a
manner that permits prolonged skin
contact with the metal floor. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in
fire or personal injury.
U.S. federal laws and certain state laws
prohibit removing or rendering inoperative
emission control system components.
Similar federal or provincial laws may
apply in Canada. We do not approve of any
vehicle modification without first
determining applicable laws. Tampering with emissions
control systems including
related sensors or the Diesel
Exhaust Fluid system can result in reduced
engine power and the illumination of the
service engine soon light. Tampering With a Noise Control
System
Federal laws prohibit the following acts:
•
Removal or rendering inoperative by
any person other than for purposes of
maintenance.
• Repair or replacement of any device or
element of the design incorporated into
a new vehicle for the purpose of noise
control prior to its sale or delivery to
the ultimate purchaser or while it is in
use.
• The use of the vehicle after any person
removes or renders inoperative any
device or element of the design.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
may presume to constitute tampering as
follows:
• Removal of hood blanket, fender apron
absorbers, fender apron barriers,
underbody noise shields or acoustically
absorptive material.
• Tampering or rendering inoperative the
engine speed governor, to allow engine
speed to exceed manufacturer
specifications.
If the engine does not start, runs rough,
experiences a decrease in engine
performance, experiences excess fuel
consumption or produces excessive
exhaust smoke, check for the following:
• A plugged or disconnected air inlet
system hose.
• A plugged engine air filter element.
• Water in the fuel filter and water
separator.
• A clogged fuel filter.
• Contaminated fuel.
• Air in the fuel system, due to loose
connections.
• An open or pinched sensor hose.
• Incorrect engine oil level.
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3. Push the brake shift interlock lever
toward the rear of your vehicle and
hold it there.
4. Move the selector lever from park (P) to neutral (N).
5. Install the panel.
6. Press the brake pedal, start the engine
and release the parking brake.
Transmission Not in Park (P)
Audible Warning
Sounds when you open the driver door and
you have not moved the selector lever to
park (P).
Automatic Transmission Information Messages Description
Message
The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Transmission Service
Required
Displays as a reminder to shift into park (P).
Transmission Not in Park
Press the brake pedal to unlock the transmission.
Press Brake to Unlock
Gearshift Lever
TOW/HAUL WARNING: Do not use tow/haul
when the road surface is slippery. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
the loss of control of your vehicle. WARNING:
Do not use diesel
engine exhaust braking when the road
surface is slippery. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in the loss of
control of your vehicle. Tow/haul delays upshifts to reduce the
frequency of transmission shifting.
Tow/haul provides engine braking in all
forward gears, which slows your vehicle
and assists you in controlling your vehicle
when descending a slope.
Tow/haul improves transmission operation
when towing a trailer or a heavy load.
Depending on driving conditions and load
conditions, tow/haul may downshift the
transmission, slow your vehicle and control
your vehicle speed when descending a hill,
without pressing the accelerator pedal.
The amount of downshift braking provided
varies based upon the amount the brake
pedal is pressed.
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Maintenance and Modifications
The suspension and steering systems on
your vehicle have been designed and
tested to provide predictable performance
whether loaded or empty and durable load
carrying capability. For this reason, we
strongly recommend that you do not make
modifications such as adding or removing
parts (such as lowering kits or stabilizer
bars) or by using replacement parts not
equivalent to the original factory
equipment.
Any modifications to a vehicle that raise
the center of gravity can make it more likely
the vehicle will rollover as a result of a loss
of control. We strongly recommend that
caution be used with any vehicle equipped
with a high load or device (such as ladder
or luggage racks).
Failure to maintain your vehicle properly
could void the warranty, increase your
repair cost, reduce vehicle performance
and operational capabilities and adversely
affect driver and passenger safety.
Frequent inspection of vehicle chassis
components is recommended if the vehicle
is subjected to off-highway usage.
All-Wheel Drive Gauge
This feature shows how the engine power
is split between the front and rear axles in
real time.
1. Using the information display controls
on the steering wheel, select Settings.
2. Select Information.
3. Select
Intelligent AWD.
All-Wheel Drive Information Messages Description
Message
The system is temporarily locked. This could be due to the
system increasing its capacity in order to improve perform-
ance.
AWD Temporarily Locked
The system temporarily turns off. This could be due to the
system overheating. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so and allow the system to cool.
AWD Temporarily
Disabled
The system resumes normal function.
AWD Restored
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
AWD Malfunction Service
Required
The system temporarily turns off to protect itself from over-
heating or if you are using a mismatched tire.
AWD OFF
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Illuminates when the system is
active. Your vehicle remains
stationary after you release the
brake pedal. Illuminates when the system is
on but unavailable to hold your
vehicle at a standstill.
The system could be unavailable when any
of the following occur:
•
During an active park assist maneuver.
• Your vehicle is in stay in neutral mode.
See Automatic Transmission (page
161).
• The driver door is open.
• The driver seatbelt has not been
fastened.
• You shift into reverse (R) before the
system is active.
Auto Hold Information Messages Action
Message
Displays as a reminder to fully close the driver door and fasten
the driver seatbelt.
Auto Hold Close Door
And Fasten Seat Belt To
Enable
Displays when the system is not available.
Auto Hold Not Available
Displays when the system is active. Press the brake pedal
and the auto hold button on the center console to switch the
system off.
Auto Hold Press Brake
And Switch To Release
Fully press the brake pedal. The system has detected a fault
that requires service. Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Auto Hold System Fault
Press Brake
The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Auto Hold System
Malfunction
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ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
AUDIBLE WARNING
Sounds when the parking brake is on and
your vehicle is moving. If the warning tone
continues after you have released the
parking brake, this indicates a malfunction.
Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
RELEASING THE ELECTRIC
PARKING BRAKE IF THE
VEHICLE BATTERY HAS RUN
OUT OF CHARGE
WARNING: The electric parking
brake does not operate if the vehicle
battery has run out of charge. Connect a booster battery to the vehicle
battery to release the electric parking brake
if the vehicle battery has run out of charge.
See
Jump Starting the Vehicle (page
251).
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE –
TROUBLESHOOTING
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE –
WARNING LAMPS The red warning lamp
illuminates when the electronic
parking brake is applied or for a
few seconds on start up.
If it remains illuminated or
flashes when the electronic
parking brake is not applied, it indicates a
malfunction. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE – INFORMATION MESSAGES Action
Message
The electric parking brake has malfunctioned. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Park Brake Malfunction
Service Now
The electric parking brake has not released. Manually release
the electric parking brake. If the message continues to appear,
have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Park Brake Not Released
The electric parking brake has not applied. Apply the electric
parking brake. If the message continues to appear, have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Park Brake Not Applied
The electric parking brake has not automatically released.
Manually release the electric parking brake.
Park Brake Use Switch to
Release
You have not pressed the brake pedal. Press the brake pedal
to release the parking brake.
To Release: Press Brake
and Switch
The electric parking brake has malfunctioned. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Park Brake Limited Func-
tion Service Required
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The traction control system helps avoid
drive wheel spin and loss of traction.
If your vehicle begins to slide, the system
applies the brakes to individual wheels
and, when needed, reduces engine power
at the same time. If the wheels spin when
accelerating on slippery or loose surfaces,
the system reduces engine power in order
to increase traction.
USING TRACTION CONTROL
WARNING: The stability and
traction control light illuminates steadily
if the system detects a failure. Make sure
you did not manually disable the traction
control system using the information
display controls or the switch. If the
stability control and traction control light
is still illuminating steadily, have the
system serviced by an authorized dealer
immediately. Operating your vehicle with
the traction control disabled could lead
to an increased risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal injury
and death.
The system automatically turns on each
time you switch the ignition on.
If your vehicle is stuck in mud or snow,
switching traction control off may be
beneficial as this allows the wheels to spin.
Note: When you switch traction control off,
stability control remains fully active.
Switching the System Off or On
When you switch the system off or on, a
message appears in the information
display showing system status. Press the traction control button
on the instrument panel to
switch the system off or on.
System Indicator Lights and
Messages The stability and traction control
light:
• Temporarily illuminates on engine
start-up.
• Flashes when a driving condition
activates either of the systems.
• Illuminates if a problem occurs in either
of the systems. The stability and traction control
off light temporarily illuminates
on engine start-up and stays on
when you switch the traction control
system off.
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Lane Keeping System Warning
Lamps and Indicators
Lane Keeping Alert Indicators
It illuminates in the information
display when you switch the
system on and Aid Mode or Alert
and Aid Mode are selected. It illuminates in the information
display when you switch the
system on and Alert Mode is
selected.
Lane Keeping Aid Warning Lamp It could illuminate when you
switch the system off. If it
illuminates when you are driving,
this indicates a malfunction. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Black and White Information Display System Status
Indicator
Unavailable.
Gray.
Available.
White.
Temporary steering assistance.
White and inverted.
Temporary steering assistance and steering wheel vibration.
White and flashing.
Color Information Display System Status
Indicator
Unavailable.
Gray.
Available.
Green.
Temporary steering assistance.
Amber.
Temporary steering assistance and steering wheel vibration.
Red.
Lane Keeping System Messages Action
Message
The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Lane Keeping Sys.
Malfunction Service
Required
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Blind Spot Information System
Limitations
Some trailers may cause a slight change
in system performance:
•
Wide box trailers, especially those
wider than the towing vehicle, may
cause false alerts to occur when driving
next to infrastructure or near parked
cars. A false alert may also occur while
making a 90-degree turn or driving
through a roundabout.
• Wide trailers that have a total length
greater than 20 ft (6 m) may cause
delayed alerts when a vehicle is
passing at high speed. •
Box trailers that have a width greater
than
7.9 ft (2.4 m) may cause early
alerts when you pass a vehicle.
• Clam shell or V-Nose box trailers with
a width greater than 7.9 ft (2.4 m) may
cause delayed alerts when a vehicle
traveling the same speed as your
vehicle merges lanes.
Blind Spot Information System
Warning Lamp It illuminates in the instrument
cluster if you switch the system
off.
If it illuminates when the system is on this
indicates a malfunction. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Blind Spot Information System Information Messages Description
Message
Displays if the new trailer is attached but not selected. Select
a trailer.
Trailer Blind Spot Add
Trailer Exit Press OK to
Select
Displays if the blind spot information system sensors are
blocked.
Blind Spot Not Available
Sensor Blocked See
Manual
Displays if you attach a trailer to your vehicle.
Blind spot & cross Traffic
alert deact. Trailer
attached
The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Blind Spot System Fault
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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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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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