fuel cap FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2010 1.G User Guide

WARNING:If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap,
excessive vacuum in the fuel tank may damage the fuel system
or cause the fuel cap to disengage in a collision, which may result in
personal injury.
Choosing the right fuel
Use only UNLEADED fuel or UNLEADED fuel blended with a maximum
of 10% ethanol. Do not use fuel ethanol (E85), diesel, methanol, leaded
fuel or any other fuel. The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law and
could damage your vehicle.
Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel or fuel additives with metallic
compounds, including manganese-based additives.
Note:Use of any fuel other than those recommended may cause
powertrain damage, a loss of vehicle performance, and repairs may not
be covered under warranty.
Octane recommendations
Your vehicle is designed to use
“Regular” unleaded gasoline with a
pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.
Some stations offer fuels posted as
“Regular” with an octane rating
below 87, particularly in high altitude areas. Fuels with octane levels
below 87 are not recommended.
Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly. However, if
it knocks heavily under most driving conditions while you are using fuel
with the recommended octane rating, see your authorized dealer to
prevent any engine damage.
87(R+M)/2 METHOD
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ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
Measuring techniques
Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, the
driver. You must gather information as accurately and consistently as
possible. Fuel expense, frequency of fill-ups or fuel gauge readings are
NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy. We do not recommend
taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1,000 miles
(1,600 km) of driving (engine break-in period). You will get a more
accurate measurement after 2,000 miles–3,000 miles (3,000 km–5,000
km).
Filling the tank
The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal to
the rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in theMaintenance
product specifications and capacitiessection of this chapter.
The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and the
empty reserve combined. Indicated capacity is the difference in the
amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicates
empty. Empty reserve is the small amount of fuel remaining in the fuel
tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty.
The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and should
not be relied upon to increase driving range. When refueling your
vehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not be
able to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of the
fuel tank due to the empty reserve still present in the tank.
For consistent results when filling the fuel tank:
•Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling,
an error in the reading will result if the engine is left running.
•Use the same filling rate setting (low — medium — high) each time
the tank is filled.
•Allow no more than two automatic click-offs when filling.
•Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating.
•Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand.
•Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the
same direction each time you fill up.
•Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time.
Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent.
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•You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if
unnecessary shifting between the top gears occurs. Unnecessary
shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel economy.
•Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
•Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
•Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toMaintenance product
specifications and capacitiesin this chapter.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found inscheduled maintenance information.
Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
•Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried).
•Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski racks) may reduce
fuel economy.
•Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
•Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
8–10 miles (12–16 km) of driving.
•Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
•Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.
•Close windows for high speed driving.
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WARNING:Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and
potentially lethal fumes into the passenger compartment.
Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine. By
law, vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, services,
sells, leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not
permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent
it from working. Information about your vehicle’s emission system is on
the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the
engine. This decal also lists engine displacement.
Please consult yourWarranty Guide/Customer Information Guidefor
complete emission warranty information.
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)
Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine’s
emission control system. This system is commonly known as the On
Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II). The OBD-II system protects the
environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet
government emission standards. The OBD-II system also assists your
authorized dealer in properly servicing your vehicle. When the service
engine soon
indicator illuminates, the OBD-II system has detected
a malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may cause the service engine
soon
indicator to illuminate. Examples are:
1. The vehicle has run out of fuel—the engine may misfire or run poorly.
2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel—the engine may misfire or run
poorly.
3. The fuel cap may not have been securely tightened. SeeFuel filler
capin this chapter.
4. Driving through deep water—the electrical system may be wet.
These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank
with good quality fuel, properly tightening the fuel cap or letting the
electrical system dry out. After three driving cycles without these or any
other temporary malfunctions present, the service engine soon
indicator should stay off the next time the engine is started. A driving
cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway
driving. No additional vehicle service is required.
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Item CapacityFord Part Name or
EquivalentFord Part Number / Ford
Specification
Fuel tank15.1 gallons
(57.1 L)——
1Approximate dry fill capacity including transmission fluid cooling system, actual refill capacities
will vary based on vehicle application and transmission fluid cooling system (i.e. coolers size,
cooling lines, auxiliary cooler capacities). The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should
be set by the indication on the dipstick’s normal operating range.2Automatic transmissions that require MERCONLV should only use MERCONLV fluid. Refer to
scheduled maintenanceto determine the correct service interval. Use of any fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.3Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the
requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark.4Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
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plastic parts ............................208
safety belts ..............................210
washing ....................................206
waxing .....................................207
wheels ......................................207
wiper blades ............................209
Clock ......................................20–21
Console ........................................52
overhead ....................................53
Controls
steering column ........................58
Coolant
checking and adding ..............220
refill capacities ................223, 242
specifications ..........................242
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................56
Customer Assistance ................174
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................250
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................203
Getting roadside assistance ...174
Getting the service you
need .........................................199
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................204
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................203
D
Daytime running lamps (see
Lamps) .........................................39
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................238
engine oil .................................216Doors
central unlocking ......................62
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................173
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................192
Emission control system ..........234
Engine ........................................245
cleaning ...................................208
coolant .....................................220
fail-safe cooling .......................224
idle speed control ...................218
lubrication specifications .......242
refill capacities ........................242
service points ..................214–215
Engine block heater .................158
Engine oil ..................................216
checking and adding ..............216
dipstick ....................................216
filter, specifications ........217, 241
recommendations ...................217
refill capacities ........................242
specifications ..........................242
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................158
F
Fail safe cooling ........................224
Fluid capacities .........................242
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................166
Fuel ............................................226
calculating fuel economy .......231
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cap ...........................................228
capacity ...................................242
choosing the right fuel ...........229
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................234
detergent in fuel .....................230
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................226, 228, 231
filter, specifications ........225, 241
fuel pump shut-off switch .....176
improving fuel economy ........231
octane rating ...................229, 245
quality ......................................230
running out of fuel .................230
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................226
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......176
Fuses ..........................................176
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............228
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................231
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................175
Headlamps ...................................39
aiming ..................................40–41
bulb specifications ....................43
daytime running lights .............39
flash to pass ..............................40
high beam .................................40
replacing bulbs .........................45
turning on and off ....................39
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................36Hood ..........................................213
I
Ignition ...............................155, 245
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................110
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................236
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................209
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................40
J
Jack ............................................183
positioning ...............................183
storage .....................................183
Jump-starting your vehicle ......192
K
Keys .............................................68
positions of the ignition .........155
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................43
daytime running light ...............39
headlamps .................................39
headlamps, flash to pass ..........40
instrument panel, dimming .....40
interior lamps .....................42, 44
replacing bulbs .........................45
LATCH anchors .........................114
Liftgate ........................................60
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