FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2012 1.G Owners Manual

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EXCEPTIONS
There are several exceptions to the Normal Schedule. They are listed below:
Normal vehicle axle maintenance:Rear axles and power take-off
(PTO) units with synthetic fluid and light-duty trucks equipped with
Ford-design axles are lubricated for life; do not check or change fluid
unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the assembly has been
submerged in water. During long periods of trailer towing with outside
temperatures above 70°F (21°C) and at wide-open throttle for long
periods above 45 mph (72 km/h), non-synthetic rear axle fluids should
be changed every 3,000 miles (4,800 km) or three months, whichever
comes first. This interval can be waived if the axle is filled with 75W140
synthetic gear fluid meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part
number F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent. Add friction modifier XL-3
(EST-M2C118-A) or equivalent for complete refill of Traction-Lok rear
axles (refer toMaintenance product specifications and capacitiesin
theMaintenance and Specificationschapter for details).
Police/Taxi/Livery vehicle axle maintenance:Change rear axle fluid
every 100,000 miles (160,000 km). Rear axle fluid change may be waived
if the axle was filled with 75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting Ford
specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number FITZ-19580-B or equivalent.
Add four ounces (118 mL) of additive friction modifier XL-3
(EST-M2C118-A) or equivalent for complete refill of Traction-Lok rear
axles. The axle fluid should be changed anytime the axle has been
submerged in water
California fuel filter replacement:If the vehicle is registered in
California, the California Air Resources Board has determined that the
failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission
warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s
useful life. Ford Motor Company, however, urges you to have all
recommended maintenance services performed at the specified intervals
and to record all vehicle service.
Class A Motorhome:Change brake fluid every two years.
Hot climate oil change intervals:If operating conditions are normal
and you drive your vehicle under typical, everyday conditionsandyou
are using an API performance category oil of SL or later (for example
SM, etc.) then you can follow the 7,500 mile (12,000 km) normal service
oil change intervals schedule. Vehicles operating in the Middle East,
North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or locations with similar climates must
follow the oil change interval of 3,000 mile (4,800 km) if the owner is
using oils defined by the American Petroleum Institute (API)
performance category of API SK or earlier (for example SJ, etc.)
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Edge/MKX AWD only – vehicles operating off-road in sand during high
ambient temperatures must replace the AWD PTU (All-wheel drive
Power Transfer Unit) lube every 20,000 miles (32,000 km).
Engine air filter & cabin air filter replacement:Engine air filter and
cabin air filter life is dependent on exposure to dusty and dirty
conditions. Vehicles operated in these conditions will require frequent
inspection and replacement of the engine air filter and cabin air filter.
ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD
Initial change 6 years or 105,000 miles (168,000 km)
(whichever comes first)
After initial change Every 3 years or 45,000 miles (72,000 km)
Engine coolant change log
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A
AdvanceTrac ..............................177
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................................108, 117
and child safety seats ............110
description ......................108, 117
disposal ....................................119
driver airbag ....................110, 118
indicator light .................117, 119
operation .........................110, 118
passenger airbag .............110, 118
side airbag ...............................117
Air cleaner filter ...............258, 261
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................238
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................175
Anti-theft system ........................82
arming the system ....................83
Armrests ......................................89
Audio system
(see Radio) ................23–24, 26, 29
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................256
fluid, checking ........................256
fluid, specification ..................262
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................184
fluid, refill capacities ..............262
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....33
Auxiliary power point .................66
Axle
refill capacities ........................262
B
Battery .......................................236acid, treating emergencies .....236
jumping a disabled battery ....210
maintenance-free ....................236
replacement, specifications ...261
servicing ..................................236
Belt-Minder.............................104
Blind spot mirror ......................189
Bluetooth system ........................36
Booster seats .............................135
Brakes ........................................175
anti-lock ...................................175
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................175
fluid, checking and adding ....255
fluid, refill capacities ..............262
fluid, specifications .................262
lubricant specifications ..........262
parking ....................................176
shift interlock ..........................183
Bulbs ............................................55
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....262
Cassette tape player ...................24
CD player ....................................23
Cell phone use ............................10
Changing a tire .........................202
Child safety seats ......................124
attaching with tether straps ..131
in front seat ............................124
in rear seat ..............................124
LATCH .....................................128
recommendations ...................122
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................135
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............225
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instrument panel ....................227
interior .....................................228
plastic parts ............................226
safety belts ..............................228
washing ....................................223
waxing .....................................224
wheels ......................................224
wiper blades ............................226
Clock ..........................23, 26–27, 30
Console ........................................66
overhead ....................................66
Controls
steering column ........................71
Coolant
checking and adding ..............238
refill capacities ................241, 262
specifications ..........................262
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................69
Customer Assistance ................192
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................270, 273
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................219
Getting roadside assistance ...192
Getting the service you
need .........................................215
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................221
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................219
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................52
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................256engine oil .................................234
Doors ...........................................77
central unlocking ......................76
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................191
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................210
Emission control system ..........252
Engine ................................264–265
cleaning ...................................225
coolant .....................................238
fail-safe cooling .......................242
idle speed control ...................236
lubrication specifications .......262
refill capacities ........................262
service points ..................232–233
Engine block heater .................173
Engine oil ..................................234
checking and adding ..............234
dipstick ....................................234
filter, specifications ........235, 261
recommendations ...................235
refill capacities ........................262
specifications ..........................262
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................173
F
Fail safe cooling ........................242
Floor mats .............................73–74
Fluid capacities .........................262
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Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................181
Fuel ............................................244
calculating fuel economy .......249
cap ...........................................246
capacity ...................................262
choosing the right fuel ...........247
detergent in fuel .....................248
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................244, 246, 249
filter, specifications ........243, 261
fuel pump shut-off switch .....193
improving fuel economy ........249
octane rating ...........247, 264–265
quality ......................................248
running out of fuel .................248
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................244
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......193
Fuses ..........................................194
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............246
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................249
Gauges .........................................19
H
Hazard flashers .........................193
Headlamps ...................................51
aiming ........................................53
bulb specifications ....................56
daytime running lights .............52
flash to pass ..............................52
high beam .................................52
replacing bulbs .........................58
turning on and off ....................51Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................47
Hood ..........................................231
I
Ignition .......................170, 264–265
Illuminated visor mirror .............65
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................124
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................254
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................227
cluster ........................................14
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................53
J
Jack ............................................202
positioning ...............................202
storage .....................................202
Jump-starting your vehicle ......210
K
Keys .............................................83
positions of the ignition .........170
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................56
daytime running light ...............52
headlamps .................................51
headlamps, flash to pass ..........52
instrument panel, dimming .....53
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interior lamps .....................55, 57
replacing bulbs .........................58
LATCH anchors .........................128
Liftgate ........................................74
Lights, warning and indicator ....14
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........175
Loading instructions .................168
Load limits .................................163
Locks
childproof ..................................76
Lubricant specifications ...........262
Lug nuts ....................................209
Lumbar support, seats ...............89
M
Manual transaxle
lubricant specifications ..........262
Mirrors ...................................68–69
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................68
fold away ...................................69
heated ........................................69
side view mirrors (power) .......69
Motorcraftparts ..............229, 261
O
Octane rating ............................247
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................234
P
Parking brake ............................176
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........261Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................97
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................199
Power mirrors .............................69
Power point .................................66
Power steering ..........................180
fluid, checking and adding ....255
fluid, refill capacity ................262
fluid, specifications .................262
Power Windows ...........................67
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................181
R
Radio ..........................23–24, 26, 29
Rear-view camera system .........188
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................122
Relays ........................................194
Remote entry system .................77
illuminated entry ......................81
locking/unlocking
doors ..............................76, 78–79
opening the trunk .....................79
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................80
replacing the batteries .............79
Reverse sensing system ...........186
Roadside assistance ..................192
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................99–101, 103
Safety defects, reporting ..........222
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Safety restraints ..........99–101, 103
Belt-Minder...........................104
extension assembly ................103
for adults .........................100–101
for children .............................120
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................97
warning light and chime ........104
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................128
Safety seats for children ..........124
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................265
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............279
Seats ............................................85
child safety seats ....................124
front seats .................................88
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................82
Servicing your vehicle ..............230
Setting the clock .......23, 26–27, 30
Spark plugs,
specifications .............261, 264–265
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................6
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................262
Speed control ..............................69
Starting your vehicle ........170–172
jump starting ..........................210
Steering wheel
controls ......................................71
tilting .........................................65
SYNC..........................................46T
Tilt steering wheel ......................65
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....156
Tires ...........................141–142, 202
alignment ................................149
care ..........................................145
changing ..........................202, 206
checking the pressure ............145
inflating ...................................143
label .........................................155
replacing ..................................147
rotating ....................................149
safety practices .......................148
sidewall information ...............150
snow tires and chains ............162
spare tire .................................202
terminology .............................142
tire grades ...............................142
treadwear ........................141, 146
Towing .......................................169
recreational towing .................169
trailer towing ..........................169
wrecker ....................................213
Transaxle
lubricant specifications ..........262
Transmission .............................184
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....183
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................256
fluid, refill capacities ..............262
Trunk
remote release ..........................79
Turn signal ..................................54
U
USB port ......................................35
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Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................266
Vehicle loading ..........................163
Ventilating your vehicle ...........173
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......14
Washer fluid ..............................233
Water, Driving through .............191Windows
power .........................................67
rear wiper/washer .....................64
Windshield
defrosting
..................................50
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid
.....233
operation
...................................64
replacing wiper blades
...233–234
Wrecker towing
.........................213
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