ac Control FORD TRANSIT 2021 Owners Manual

Introduction
About This Manual
..........................................9
Symbols Glossary ............................................
9
Special Notices ................................................
11
Data Privacy
Data Privacy .....................................................
14
Service Data .....................................................
15
Event Data ........................................................
15
Settings Data ...................................................
16
Connected Vehicle Data - Vehicles With: Modem ...........................................................
16
Mobile Device Data - Vehicles With: SYNC 3 ............................................................
17
Emergency Call System Data ....................
17
Environment
Protecting the Environment .......................
18
Child Safety
General Information ......................................
19
Installing Child Restraints ...........................
21
Booster Seats ..................................................
37
Child Restraint Positioning ........................
39
Child Safety Locks .........................................
41
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation .................................
43
Fastening the Seatbelts .............................
44
Seatbelt Height Adjustment ....................
46
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime ............................................................
46
Seatbelt Reminder ........................................
47
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance ...............................................
49
Seatbelt Extensions .....................................
49
Supplementary Restraints System
Principle of Operation .................................
50Driver and Passenger Airbags
....................
51
Side Airbags .....................................................
57
Safety Canopy ™...........................................
58
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator ......
59
Airbag Disposal .............................................
60
911 Assist
What Is 911 Assist ...........................................
61
How Does 911 Assist Work ..........................
61
Emergency Call Requirements .................
61
Emergency Call Limitations ......................
62
Keys and Remote Controls
Principle of Operation .................................
63
General Information on Radio Frequencies .................................................
63
Remote Control - Vehicles Without: Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS)
........................................................................\
..
64
Remote Control - Vehicles With: Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) ....................
65
Remote Control - Vehicles With: Power Sliding Door .................................................
67
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control ........................................................................\
..
69
MyKey ™
Principle of Operation .................................
70
MyKey Settings ..............................................
70
Creating a MyKey ............................................
71
Programming a MyKey .................................
71
Clearing All MyKeys .......................................
73
Checking MyKey System Status ..............
74
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems ........................................................
75
MyKey – Troubleshooting ...........................
75
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking ................................
76
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Sliding Door - Vehicles
Without: Power Sliding Door
Sliding Door Precautions ...........................80
Opening the Sliding Door ..........................
80
Closing the Sliding Door ............................
80
Sliding Door - Vehicles With: Power Sliding Door
Sliding Door Precautions ...........................
82
Opening the Sliding Door ...........................
82
Closing the Sliding Door .............................
83
Stopping the Sliding Door Movement ........................................................................\
..
84
Resetting the Power Sliding Door ..........
84
Sliding Door – Troubleshooting ..............
85
Keyless Entry
Locating the Keyless Entry Keypad ........
87
Master Access Code .....................................
87
Keyless Entry Settings .................................
87
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Using Keyless Entry ..............................................
88
Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting ............
88
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System - Vehicles With: Passive Anti-Theft System
(PATS) ..........................................................
89
Anti-Theft Alarm - Vehicles Without: Anti-Theft Alarm Horn with Integral
Battery ..........................................................
90
Anti-Theft Alarm - Vehicles With: Anti-Theft Alarm Horn with Integral
Battery ...........................................................
91
Power Running Boards
Using Power Running Boards ...................
93
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ..................
96Locking the Steering Wheel
......................
96
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers ........................................
97
Autowipers .......................................................
97
Windshield Washers ....................................
99
Lighting
General Information ..................................
100
Lighting Control ...........................................
100
Autolamps ......................................................
101
Instrument Lighting Dimmer ...................
102
Daytime Running Lamps ..........................
102
Automatic High Beam Control ...............
103
Front Fog Lamps .........................................
104
Direction Indicators ....................................
105
Interior Lamps - Van ...................................
105
Cargo Lamps ................................................
106
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows ...........................................
107
Exterior Mirrors .............................................
108
Interior Mirror ................................................
109
Instrument Cluster
Gauges .............................................................
110
Warning Lamps and Indicators ................
111
Information Displays
General Information ....................................
115
Trip Computer ................................................
117
Personalized Settings .................................
118
Remote Start
What Is Remote Start ................................
120
Remote Start Limitations .........................
120
Enabling Remote Start ..............................
120
Remotely Starting and Stopping the Vehicle .........................................................
120
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Remote Start Settings
...............................120
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control ............................
122
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate ........................................................................\
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123
Rear Passenger Climate Controls .........
124
Heated Rear Window .................................
124
Heated Exterior Mirrors - Vehicles Without: Heated Rear Window ..........
124
Heated Exterior Mirrors - Vehicles With: Heated Rear Window .............................
124
Interior Air Quality
What Is the Cabin Air Filter ......................
125
Locating the Cabin Air Filter ....................
125
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter ..................
125
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position .................
126
Head Restraints ............................................
126
Manual Seats - Vehicles With: 2-Way Manual Seat ...............................................
127
Manual Seats - Vehicles With: 4-Way Manual Seat ..............................................
128
Power Seats ....................................................
131
Rear Seats ......................................................
132
Heated Seats .................................................
135
Rear Occupant Alert System
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System ........................................................................\
.
136
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work .............................................
136
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions ........................................................................\
.
136
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations ........................................................................\
.
136
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On and Off .................................................
136Switching Rear Occupant Alert System
On and Off - Vehicles With: SYNC 3
........................................................................\
.
137
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators - Vehicles With: SYNC ............................
137
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators - Vehicles With: SYNC 3 ........................
137
Rear Occupant Alert System Audible Warnings .....................................................
137
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points ...............................
138
Cigar Lighter ..................................................
140
Storage Compartments
Overhead Console ........................................
141
Storage
Bottle Holders ...............................................
142
Overhead Storage .......................................
142
Rear Overhead Storage .............................
142
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information ...................................
144
Ignition Switch ..............................................
144
Starting a Gasoline Engine ......................
144
Switching Off the Engine .........................
146
Engine Block Heater ...................................
146
Auto-Start-Stop - 3.5L Ecoboost™
What Is Auto-Start-Stop ..........................
148
Auto-Start-Stop Precautions .................
148
Switching Auto-Start-Stop On and Off ........................................................................\
.
148
Stopping the Engine ...................................
148
Restarting the Engine ................................
148
Auto-Start-Stop Indicators .....................
149
Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
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149
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Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions
.......................................151
Fuel Quality - E85 .........................................
151
Fuel Quality - Gasoline ..............................
153
Fuel Filler Funnel Location .......................
153
Running Out of Fuel ....................................
153
Refueling .........................................................
155
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law ................................................
158
Catalytic Converter - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™ ................................................
159
Transmission
Automatic Transmission ............................
161
Tow/Haul ........................................................
163
All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive ................................
165
Brakes
General Information ...................................
170
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes ........................................................................\
.
170
Hill Start Assist ..............................................
171
Auto Hold ........................................................
172
Parking Brake - Vehicles With: Conventional Mechanical
Parking Brake
Applying the Parking Brake ......................
174
Releasing the Parking Brake ....................
174
Parking Brake Audible Warning ..............
174
Parking Brake – Troubleshooting ..........
174
Parking Brake - Vehicles With: Push Down Parking Brake
Applying the Parking Brake ......................
175
Releasing the Parking Brake ....................
175Pushing the Parking Brake Lever Down
........................................................................\
.
175
Parking Brake Audible Warning ..............
175
Parking Brake – Troubleshooting ..........
176
Electric Parking Brake
What Is the Electric Parking Brake .........
177
Applying the Electric Parking Brake .......
177
Applying the Electric Parking Brake in an Emergency ..................................................
177
Manually Releasing the Electric Parking Brake .............................................................
177
Automatically Releasing the Electric Parking Brake .............................................
177
Electric Parking Brake Audible Warning ........................................................................\
.
178
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery Has Run Out of
Charge ..........................................................
178
Electric Parking Brake – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
.
178
Traction Control
Principle of Operation ...............................
180
Using Traction Control ..............................
180
Stability Control
Principle of Operation .................................
181
Using Stability Control ...............................
182
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation ................................
183
Parking Aid .....................................................
184
Rear Parking Aid ...........................................
185
Front Parking Aid .........................................
187
Side Sensing System .................................
189
Active Park Assist .........................................
191
Rear View Camera - Vehicles With: Parking Aid Camera ................................
193
180 Degree Camera ....................................
196
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Cruise Control
Principle of Operation
...............................198
Using Cruise Control ..................................
198
Using Adaptive Cruise Control ...............
199
Driving Aids
Speed Limiter ..............................................
206
Driver Alert .....................................................
207
Lane Keeping System ...............................
208
Blind Spot Information System ..............
212
Cross Traffic Alert ........................................
216
Eco .....................................................................
219
Steering ..........................................................
220
Pre-Collision Assist .....................................
221
Front View Camera ....................................
225
Drive Control .................................................
226
Load Carrying
Roof Racks and Load Carriers - Bus .....
228
Roof Racks and Load Carriers - Van ........................................................................\
228
Load Retaining Fixtures ............................
228
Load Limit ......................................................
229
Towing
Towing a Trailer ...........................................
234
Recommended Towing Weights - Chassis Cab/Crew Van/Cutaway/Van
........................................................................\
235
Recommended Towing Weights - M2 Bus ................................................................
237
Essential Towing Checks .........................
239
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels .....
245
Driving Hints
Reduced Engine Performance ...............
246
Economical Driving ....................................
246
Cold Weather Precautions ......................
246
Breaking-In ....................................................
247
Driving Through Water ..............................
247Floor Mats
......................................................
247
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance .................................
249
Hazard Flashers ..........................................
250
Emergency Exit - M2 Bus .........................
250
Fuel Shutoff ..................................................
250
Jump Starting the Vehicle ........................
251
Transporting the Vehicle ..........................
253
Towing Points ...............................................
254
Crash and Breakdown Information
Post-Crash Alert System .........................
255
Customer Assistance
Ford Credit ....................................................
256
Getting the Services You Need ..............
256
In California (U.S. Only) ............................
257
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) ....................
258
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) ......................
259
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada .......................................................
259
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
.
261
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
.
261
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
262
Fuses
Fuse Box Locations ....................................
263
Fuse Specification Chart .........................
264
Changing a Fuse ..........................................
276
Maintenance
General Information ..................................
278
Opening and Closing the Hood .............
278
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for choosing Ford. We
recommend that you take some time to
get to know your vehicle by reading this
manual. The more that you know about
your vehicle, the greater the safety and
pleasure you will get from driving it.
WARNING: Driving while
distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, crash and injury. We strongly
recommend that you use extreme
caution when using any device that may
take your focus off the road. Your
primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We
recommend against the use of any
hand-held device while driving and
encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you
are aware of all applicable local laws
that may affect the use of electronic
devices while driving.
Note: This manual describes product
features and options available throughout
the range of available models, sometimes
even before they are generally available. It
may describe options not fitted to the
vehicle you have purchased.
Note: Some of the illustrations in this
manual may show features as used in
different models, so may appear different
to you on your vehicle.
Note: Always use and operate your vehicle
in line with all applicable laws and
regulations.
Note: Pass on this manual when selling
your vehicle. It is an integral part of your
vehicle. Note:
Either Ford Motor Company or an
authorized Ford dealer may have originally
sold this incomplete vehicle to a vehicle
modifier who upfitted it. As a result, it may
have different options and features than
described in this manual.
This manual may qualify the location of a
component as left-hand side or right-hand
side. The side is determined when facing
forward in the seat. Right-hand side.
A
Left-hand side.
B
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
These are some of the symbols you may
see on your vehicle. Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubricant
type
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
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Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum
based
Brake system
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt
Flammable
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard flashers
Heated rear window
Windshield defrosting system
Interior luggage compartment
release
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
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Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
Horn control
Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Requires registered technician
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
See Service Manual Service engine soon
Passenger airbag activated
Passenger airbag deactivated
Side airbag
Shield the eyes
Stability control
Hill descent control
Trail control
Windshield wiping system
Windshield wash and wipe
SPECIAL NOTICES
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
For a detailed description of what is
covered and what is not covered by your
vehicle ’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty,
refer to the Warranty Manual that is
provided to you along with your Owner ’s
Manual.
Special Instructions
For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted
with sophisticated electronic controls.
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WARNING: You risk death or
serious injury to yourself and others if you
do not follow the instruction highlighted
by the warning symbol. Failure to follow
the specific warnings and instructions
could result in personal injury. WARNING: Never
place front seat
mounted rear-facing child or infant seats
in front of an active passenger airbag.
On Board Diagnostics Data Link
Connector WARNING:
Do not connect
wireless plug-in devices to the data link
connector. Unauthorized third parties
could gain access to vehicle data and
impair the performance of safety related
systems. Only allow repair facilities that
follow our service and repair instructions
to connect their equipment to the data
link connector.
Your vehicle has an OBD Data Link
Connector (DLC) that is used in
conjunction with a diagnostic scan tool for
vehicle diagnostics, repairs and
reprogramming services. Installing an
aftermarket device that uses the DLC
during normal driving for purposes such as
remote insurance company monitoring,
transmission of vehicle data to other
devices or entities, or altering the
performance of the vehicle, may cause
interference with or even damage to
vehicle systems. We do not recommend
or endorse the use of aftermarket plug-in
devices unless approved by Ford. The
vehicle Warranty will not cover damage
caused by an aftermarket plug-in device. Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and
Utility Type Vehicles WARNING:
Utility vehicles have a
significantly higher rollover rate than
other types of vehicles.
Before you drive your vehicle, please read
this Owner ’s Manual carefully. Your vehicle
is not a passenger car. As with other
vehicles of this type, failure to operate this
vehicle correctly may result in loss of
vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury or death.
Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow
Do not use this vehicle for
snowplowing.
Your vehicle is not equipped with a
snowplowing package.
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance
If your light truck is equipped with the Ford
Ambulance Preparation Package, it may
be utilized as an ambulance. Ford urges
ambulance manufacturers to follow the
recommendations of the Ford Incomplete
Vehicle Manual, Ford Truck Body Builder ’s
Layout Book and the Qualified Vehicle
Modifiers (QVM) Guidelines as well as
pertinent supplements.
For additional information, please
contact the Truck Body Builders
Advisory Service: Web Address
www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas
You can also call us at
1–877 –840–4338
.
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WARNING: Do not connect
wireless plug-in devices to the data link
connector. Unauthorized third parties
could gain access to vehicle data and
impair the performance of safety related
systems. Only allow repair facilities that
follow our service and repair instructions
to connect their equipment to the data
link connector.
We respect your privacy and are
committed to protecting it. The
information contained in this manual was
correct at the time of publication, but as
technology rapidly changes, we
recommend that you visit the local Ford
website for the latest information.
Your vehicle has electronic control units
that have data recording functionality and
the ability to permanently or temporarily
store data. This data could include
information on the condition and status of
your vehicle, vehicle maintenance
requirements, events and malfunctions.
The types of data that can be recorded are
described in this section. Some of the data
recorded is stored in event logs or error
logs.
Note: Error logs are reset following a service
or repair.
Note: We may provide information in
response to requests from law enforcement,
other government authorities and third
parties acting with lawful authority or
through a legal process. Such information
could be used by them in legal proceedings.
Data recorded includes, for example:
• Operating states of system
components, for example fuel level,
tire pressure and battery charge level.
• Vehicle and component status, for
example wheel speed, deceleration,
lateral acceleration and seatbelt
status. •
Events or errors in essential systems,
for example headlamps and brakes.
• System responses to driving situations,
for example airbag deployment and
stability control.
• Environmental conditions, for example
temperature.
Some of this data, when used in
combination with other information, for
example an accident report, damage to a
vehicle or eyewitness statements, could
be associated with a specific person.
Services That We Provide
If you use our services, we collect and use
data, for example account information,
vehicle location and driving characteristics,
that could identify you. We transmit this
data through a dedicated, protected
connection. We only collect and use data
to enable your use of our services to which
you have subscribed, with your consent or
where permitted by law. For additional
information, see the terms and conditions
of the services to which you have
subscribed.
For additional information about our
privacy policy, refer to the local Ford
website.
Services That Third Parties
Provide
We recommend that you review the terms
and conditions and data privacy
information for any services equipped with
your vehicle or to which you subscribe. We
take no responsibility for services that third
parties provide.
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