airbag FORD TRANSIT 2021 Owner's Guide

911 Assist Privacy Notice
When you switch on 911 Assist, it may
disclose to emergency services that your
vehicle has been in a crash involving the
deployment of an airbag or activation of
the fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions or
updates to 911 Assist may also be capable
of electronically or verbally disclosing to
911 operators your vehicle location or other
details about your vehicle or crash to assist
911 operators to provide the most
appropriate emergency services. If you do
not want to disclose this information, do
not switch the feature on.
SYNC Mobile Apps
The system enables voice and steering
wheel control of SYNC AppLink enabled
smartphone apps. When an app is running
through AppLink, you can control main
features of the app through voice
commands and steering wheel controls.
Note:
You must pair and connect your
smartphone to SYNC to access AppLink.
Note: Android users need to connect the
phone to SYNC using Bluetooth®. Note:
For information on available apps,
supported smartphone devices and
troubleshooting tips please visit the Ford
website.
Note: Availability of SYNC AppLink enabled
Apps will vary by region.
Note: Make sure you have an active account
for the app that you have downloaded.
Some apps work automatically with no
setup. Other apps want you to configure
your personal settings and personalize your
experience by creating stations or favorites.
We recommend you do this at home or
outside of your vehicle.
To Access Using the SYNC Menu
Press the Mobile Apps button to access
the menu on-screen. Then select: Action and Description
Menu
Item
Scroll through the list of
available applications and
select a particular app.
Find
Mobile
Apps
Note: If you cannot find a compatible SYNC
AppLink app, make sure the required app is
running on the mobile device.
To Access Using Voice Commands
Press the voice button, then when prompted say: Action and Description
Voice Command
Say the name of the application after the tone.
The app should start. When an app is running through SYNC, you can press the voice button and speak commands specific to the app, for example "Play Playlist Road Trip".
Mobile Applications
SYNC lists all of the currently available mobile apps.
List Applications
Searches your connected mobile device for SYNC-compatible mobile apps.
Find Applications
Use this command to discover the available voice commands.
Help
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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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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
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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
.
PERCHLORATE
Certain components in your vehicle such
as airbag modules, seatbelt pretensioners
and remote control batteries may contain
perchlorate material. Special handling
may apply for service or vehicle end of life
disposal.
For more information visit:
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. REPLACEMENT PARTS
RECOMMENDATION
We have built your vehicle to the highest
standards using quality parts. We
recommend that you demand the use of
genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts
whenever your vehicle requires scheduled
maintenance or repair. You can clearly
identify genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts
by looking for the Ford, FoMoCo or
Motorcraft branding on the parts or their
packaging.
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 happen sometimes.
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.
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ELECTROMAGNETIC
COMPATIBILITY
WARNING: Do not place objects
or mount equipment on or near the
airbag cover, on the side of the front or
rear seatbacks, or in areas that may
come into contact with a deploying
airbag. Failure to follow these
instructions may increase the risk of
personal injury in the event of a crash. WARNING: Do not fasten antenna
cables to vehicle wiring, fuel pipes and
brake pipes. WARNING:
Keep antenna and
power cables at least 4 in (10 cm) from
any electronic modules and airbags. Note:
We test and certify your vehicle to
meet electromagnetic compatibility
legislation. It is your responsibility to make
sure that any equipment an authorized
dealer installs on your vehicle complies with
applicable local legislation and other
requirements. Installation of some
aftermarket electronic devices could
degrade the performance of vehicle
functions, which use radio frequency signals
such as broadcast radio receiver, tire
pressure monitoring system, push button
start, Bluetooth®
connectivity or satellite
navigation.
Note: Any radio frequency transmitter
equipment in your vehicle (such as cellular
telephones and amateur radio transmitters)
must keep to the parameters in the
following illustrations and table. We do not
provide any other special provisions or
conditions for installations or use.
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1. Safe and Lawful Use
You acknowledge that devoting attention
to the TeleNav Software may pose a risk
of injury or death to you and others in
situations that otherwise require your
undivided attention, and you therefore
agree to comply with the following when
using the TeleNav Software:
(a) observe all traffic laws and otherwise
drive safely;
(b) use your own personal judgment while
driving. If you feel that a route suggested
by the TeleNav Software instructs you to
perform an unsafe or illegal maneuver,
places you in an unsafe situation, or directs
you into an area that you consider to be
unsafe, do not follow such instructions;
(c) do not input destinations, or otherwise
manipulate the TeleNav Software, unless
your vehicle is stationary and parked;
(d) do not use the TeleNav Software for
any illegal, unauthorized, unintended,
unsafe, hazardous, or unlawful purposes,
or in any manner inconsistent with this
Agreement;
(e) arrange all GPS and wireless devices
and cables necessary for use of the
TeleNav Software in a secure manner in
your vehicle so that they will not interfere
with your driving and will not prevent the
operation of any safety device (such as an
airbag).
You agree to indemnify and hold TeleNav
harmless against all claims resulting from
any dangerous or otherwise inappropriate
use of the TeleNav Software in any moving
vehicle, including as a result of your failure
to comply with the directions above.
2. Account Information
You agree: (a) when registering the
TeleNav Software, to provide TeleNav with
true, accurate, current, and complete
information about yourself, and (b) to
inform TeleNav promptly of any changes
to such information, and to keep it true,
accurate, current and complete.
3. Software License
•
Subject to your compliance with the
terms of this Agreement, TeleNav
hereby grants to you a personal,
non-exclusive, non-transferable license
(except as expressly permitted below
in connection with your permanent
transfer of the TeleNav Software
license), without the right to
sublicense, to use the TeleNav
Software (in object code form only) in
order to access and use the TeleNav
Software. This license shall terminate
upon any termination or expiration of
this Agreement. You agree that you will
use the TeleNav Software only for your
personal business or leisure purposes,
and not to provide commercial
navigation services to other parties.
3.1 License Limitations
• (a) reverse engineer, decompile,
disassemble, translate, modify, alter
or otherwise change the TeleNav
Software or any part thereof;
(b)
attempt to derive the source code,
audio library or structure of the
TeleNav Software without the prior
express written consent of TeleNav;
(c)
remove from the TeleNav
Software, or alter, any of TeleNav's or
its suppliers' trademarks, trade names,
logos, patent or copyright notices, or
other notices or markings;
(d)
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1
180 Degree Camera.....................................196
Camera Views...................................................... 197
Front View Camera............................................ 196
Using the 180 degree camera system.........197
9
911 Assist
............................................................61
A
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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Instrument Cluster Screens, LCD Screens
and Radio Screens....................................... 306
Leather Interior................................................... 306
Mirrors.................................................................... 307
Rear Windows..................................................... 307
Seatbelts.............................................................. 306
Storage Compartments, Cup Holders and Ashtrays............................................................ 307
Suede Micro Fiber Fabric................................ 306
Cleaning the Wheels..................................308
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................305
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................73
Climate Control.............................................122
Closing the Sliding Door.............................80
Closing the Sliding Door From Inside Your
Vehicle................................................................ 80
Closing the Sliding Door From Outside Your Vehicle.................................................................. 81
Closing the Sliding Door With the Remote Control................................................................ 84
Cold Weather Precautions.......................246
Connected Vehicle
........................................371
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile
Network............................................................. 371
Connected Vehicle Data - Vehicles With: Modem.............................................................16
Connected Vehicle Limitations................371
Connected Vehicle Requirements..........371
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: Modem............................372
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: SYNC/SYNC 3..............373
Connecting a Bluetooth® Device - Vehicles Without: SYNC
........................380
Pairing a Device................................................. 380
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network.........................................................371
Connecting FordPass to the Modem...........371
Enabling and Disabling the Modem.............371
What Is the Modem............................................ 371
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network........................................................372
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check........................... 285
Crash and Breakdown Information.......255 Post-Crash Alert System................................ 255
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......59 Creating a MyKey.............................................71
MyKey Information Messages........................... 71
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot...........375 Connecting a Device to the Wi-Fi
Hotspot............................................................. 375
Finding the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name and Password.......................................................... 375
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................216 Cross Traffic Alert behavior when trailer is
attached............................................................ 218
Cross Traffic Alert Indicator............................ 218
Cross Traffic Alert Information Messages.......................................................... 218
Cross Traffic Alert System Limitations........................................................ 217
Cross Traffic Alert System Sensors..............217
Switching the System On and Off...............218
Using Cross Traffic Alert................................... 216
Cruise Control
................................................198
Principle of Operation...................................... 198
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 198
Customer Assistance.................................256
Customer Information
...............................454
D
Data Privacy
......................................................14
Services That Third Parties Provide...............14
Services That We Provide.................................. 14
Daytime Running Lamps...........................102 Type 1 - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)...................................... 102
Type 2 - Configurable........................................ 102
Declaration of Conformity
.......................489
Radio Frequency Statement........................ 489
Direction Indicators
.....................................105
Direction Indicator.............................................. 105
Switching the Direction Indicators On and Off....................................................................... 105
Doors and Locks.............................................76
Drive Belt Routing - Vehicles With: Dual Generators...................................................301
Drive Belt Routing - Vehicles With: Single Generator.....................................................301
Drive Control..................................................226 Selectable Drive Modes.................................. 226
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Selectable Drive Modes Information
Messages.......................................................... 227
Driver Alert......................................................207
Driver Alert System Display............................ 207
Driver Alert System Messages...................... 208
Driver Alert System Warnings....................... 207
Switching Driver Alert On and Off..............208
Driver and Passenger Airbags.....................51 Children and Airbags.......................................... 56
Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch ...........51
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 56
Driving Aids....................................................206
Driving Hints
..................................................246
Driving Through Water...............................247
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps....................... 102
E
Eco......................................................................219 Eco Mode............................................................... 219
Efficient Drive Mode.......................................... 219
Economical Driving
.....................................246
Electric Parking Brake Audible Warning.........................................................178
Electric Parking Brake..................................177 Electric Parking Brake –
Troubleshooting............................................. 178
Electric Parking Brake – Troubleshooting.........................................178
Electric Parking Brake – Information Messages.......................................................... 178
Electric Parking Brake – Warning Lamps................................................................ 178
Electromagnetic Compatibility
...............461
Emergency Call Limitations.......................62
Emergency Call Requirements..................61
Emergency Call System Data
.....................17
Emergency Exit - M2 Bus..........................250
Emission Law.................................................158 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........159
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 158
Enabling Remote Start...............................120 End User License Agreement
.................464
VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................ 464
Engine Block Heater
....................................146
Using the Engine Block Heater....................... 147
Engine Coolant Check...............................285 Adding Coolant.................................................. 286
Coolant Change.................................................. 287
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 289
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................ 287
Recycled Coolant............................................... 287
Severe Climates.................................................. 287
Engine Cooling Fan.....................................285
Engine Emission Control...........................158
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System - Vehicles
With: Passive Anti-Theft System
(PATS)................................................................. 89
Engine Oil Check..........................................282 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 282
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Lamp............283
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Duratec.........282
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................282
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................352
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................353
Entertainment..............................................408 AM/FM Radio..................................................... 409
Apps........................................................................\
. 417
CD........................................................................\
..... 415
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available).......................................................... 412
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 410
Sources................................................................. 409
Stereo or USB...................................................... 416
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information.................................. 417
USB Ports............................................................... 417
Environment.....................................................18
Essential Towing Checks..........................239 Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 244
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Water Craft (PWC)...................................... 245
Safety Chains...................................................... 240
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Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime..............................................................46
Conditions of operation..................................... 47
Seats.................................................................126
Security..............................................................89
Service Data......................................................15
Settings Data....................................................16
Comfort and Convenience Data...................... 16
Entertainment Data............................................. 16
Settings............................................................427 ........................................................................\
........... 427
911 Assist............................................................... 428
Ambient Lighting............................................... 428
Audio....................................................................... 427
Automatic Updates.......................................... 428
Charge Settings.................................................. 428
Clock....................................................................... 427
Display................................................................... 428
Driver Assist......................................................... 428
FordPass............................................................... 428
General.................................................................. 428
Message Center................................................. 428
Mobile Apps......................................................... 428
Multi Contour Seats.......................................... 428
Navigation............................................................ 428
Personal Profiles................................................ 428
Phone..................................................................... 427
Seats...................................................................... 428
Sound..................................................................... 427
Valet Mode........................................................... 428
Vehicle................................................................... 428
Voice Control....................................................... 428
Side Airbags
......................................................57
Side Sensing System..................................189 Object Distance Indicator............................... 190
Sitting in the Correct Position..................126
Sliding Door Precautions
............................80
Sliding Door.....................................................80
Closing the Sliding Door.................................... 80
Opening the Sliding Door................................. 80
Sliding Door – Troubleshooting...................... 85
Sliding Door – Troubleshooting
...............85
Sliding Door – Frequently Asked
Questions ........................................................... 86
Sliding Door – Information Messages..........85
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 333Spare Wheel
See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 339
Special Notices
.................................................11
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.......................... 11
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................451
Exceptions............................................................ 453
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................ 198
Speed Limiter
...............................................206
Principle of Operation..................................... 206
Using Speed Limiter......................................... 206
Stability Control
.............................................181
Principle of Operation........................................ 181
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 144
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................144 Engine Warning Lamps.................................... 146
Failure to Start..................................................... 145
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................145
Important Ventilating Information..............146
Starting the Engine............................................ 145
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving............................................................... 145
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................................... 145
Starting and Stopping the Engine.........144 General Information.......................................... 144
Steering...........................................................220 Adaptive Learning............................................... 221
Electric Power Steering................................... 220
Steering Information Messages..................... 221
Steering Wheel...............................................96
Stopping the Engine
....................................148
Stopping the Sliding Door Movement.....................................................84
Storage Compartments
..............................141
Storage.............................................................142 Bottle Holders...................................................... 142
Overhead Storage.............................................. 142
Rear Overhead Storage.................................... 142
Streaming Bluetooth Audio - Vehicles Without: SYNC..........................................380
Selecting a Source............................................ 380
Supplementary Restraints System.........50 Principle of Operation........................................ 50
Switching Auto-Start-Stop On and Off...................................................................148
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