battery FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2012 1.G Owners Manual

Cleaning 223
Maintenance and Specifications 230
Engine compartment 232
Engine oil 234
Battery 236
Engine coolant 238
Fuel information 244
Air filter(s) 258
Part numbers 261
Maintenance product specifications and capacities 262
Engine data 264
Accessories 268
Ford Extended Service Plan 270
Scheduled Maintenance 274
Normal scheduled maintenance and log 279
Index 294
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Table of Contents
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Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Power Windows
Front/Rear
Power Window Lockout
Child Safety Door
Lock/UnlockInterior Luggage
Compartment Release
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Service Engine SoonEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check Fuel CapLow Tire Pressure
Warning
Introduction
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Safety belt:Reminds you to fasten
your front driver and passenger
safety belt. A Belt-Minderchime
will also sound to remind you to
fasten your safety belt. Refer to the
Seating and Safety Restraintschapter to activate/deactivate the
Belt-Minderchime feature.
Charging system:Illuminates when
the battery is not charging properly.
If it stays on while the engine is
running, there may be a malfunction
with the charging system. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible. This indicates a problem with the electrical system or a related
component.
Engine oil pressure:Illuminates
when the oil pressure falls below the
normal range, refer toEngine oilin
theMaintenance and
Specificationschapter.
Anti-theft system:Flashes when
the SecuriLockPassive Anti-theft
system has been activated.
Overdrive off (if equipped):
Illuminates when the overdrive
function of the transaxle has been
turned off, refer to theDriving
chapter. If the light flashes steadily or does not illuminate, have the
transmission serviced soon, or damage may occur.
Speed control (if equipped):
Illuminates when the speed control
is activated. Turns off when the
speed control system is deactivated,
refer to theDriver Controls
chapter for more information.
O/D
OFF
Instrument Cluster
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The auxiliary input jack allows you
to connect your portable music
player and play music through the
vehicle speakers with high fidelity.
Required equipment:
1. Any portable music player
designed to be used with
headphones
2. An audio extension cable with
stereo male 1/8 in. (3.5 mm)
connectors at each end.
To play your portable music player using the auxiliary input jack:
1. Begin with the vehicle parked and the radio turned off.
2. Ensure that the battery in your portable music player is new or fully
charged and that the device is turned off.
3. Attach one end of the audio extension cable to the headphone output
of your player and the other end of the audio extension cable to the
auxiliary input jack.
4. Turn the radio on, using either a tuned FM station or a CD loaded into
the system. Adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level.
5. Turn the portable music player on and adjust the volume to 1/2 the
volume.
6. If you have a single CD system, press AUX on the vehicle radio
repeatedly until AUX, LINE, LINE IN or SYNC LINE IN appears in the
display. If you have the AM/FM stereo system, press AM/FM repeatedly
until IN appears in the display.
You should hear audio from your portable music player although it may
be low.
7. Adjust the sound on your portable music player until it reaches the
level of the FM station or CD by switching back and forth between the
AUX and FM or CD controls (for the single CD system) or by switching
back and forth between IN and FM (for the AM/FM stereo).
Entertainment Systems
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Play directory:Allows you to let the system tell you of all the stored
radio stations.
Note:Using the system with the engine off will drain the battery.
Phone voice commands
Press the VOICE button on the stalk. After the tone, say, “Phone” and
then any of the following commands:
•Mobile name
1•Dial name1
•Dial number1•Delete name
•Delete directory•Play directory
•Store name•Redial
1
•Accept calls•Reject calls
•Help
1Can be used as a shortcut.
Store name:When you say, “Store name”, the system will ask you for
the name. Say the name. The system will then ask you for the number
associated with that name. Say the number.
Delete name:Allows you to delete a stored name.
Delete directory:Allows you to delete all stored names at once.
Play directory:Allows you to let the system tell you of all the stored
names.
Note:Using the system with the engine off will drain the battery.
External device commands (if equipped)
Press the VOICE button on the stalk. After the tone, say, “External
device” and then any of the following commands:
•Help•Line in
•Play
Phone features
Phonebook
If yourBluetoothenabled cellular phone supports the feature, you can
download your cell phone’s phone book to theBluetoothsystem.
Depending on your phone book entry, different categories may be
displayed in the audio display, such as:
•
or Phone
•
or Mobile or M
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REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (IF EQUIPPED) / HEATED MIRRORS
(IF EQUIPPED)
The rear defroster control is located
on the instrument panel above the
radio and works to clear the rear
windows of fog and thin ice.
The ignition must be on to operate the rear window defroster.
Press
to turn the rear window defroster on. An indicator light on the
button will illuminate when active. The rear window defroster turns off
automatically after a predetermined amount of time, if a low battery
condition is detected or when the ignition is turned off. To manually turn
off the rear window defroster at any time, press the control again.
If your vehicle is equipped with heated mirrors, this button will activate
them. Refer toExterior mirrorsin theDriver Controlschapter.
Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside
of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside or the
rear window. This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and
will not be covered by your warranty.
Heated Windshield Control (if equipped)
The heated windshield control is
located on the instrument panel.
To activate the heated windshield,
the engine must be running while
the heated windshield control is
pushed.
Note:During initial start-up, the windshield may have a shimmering
appearance. This is normal operation and will only last for approximately
1 minute.
The heated windshield turns off automatically after a predetermined
amount of time, if a low battery condition is detected or when the engine
is turned off. To manually turn off the heated windshield at any time,
press the control again.
Climate Controls
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To prevent the fuse from being blown, do not use the power point(s)
over the vehicle capacity of 12V DC/135W. If the power point or cigar
lighter socket is not working, a fuse may have blown. Refer toFuses and
relaysin theRoadside Emergencieschapter for information on
checking and replacing fuses.
To have full capacity usage of your power point, the engine is required to
be running to avoid unintentional discharge of the battery. To prevent
the battery from being discharged:
•do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is
not running,
•do not leave battery chargers, video game adapters, computers and
other devices plugged in overnight or when the vehicle is parked for
extended periods.
Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used.
POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and
do not let children play with the power windows. They may
seriously injure themselves.
WARNING:When closing the power windows, you should verify
they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or
pets are not in the proximity of the window openings.
Press/pull the window switches,
located on the center console near
the cupholders, to open/close the
windows.
One-touch down
Allows the driver’s window to open fully without holding the control
down. Press the switch down and release quickly. The window will open
fully. Press it again to stop the window.
Driver Controls
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Switching from two-step to one-step door unlocking
Your vehicle comes with two-step unlocking enabled. With the vehicle
locked, unlocking can be switched between two-step and one-step door
unlocking by pressing and holding both the
andbuttons
simultaneously on the remote entry transmitter for approximately four
seconds and release. The turn signal lamps will flash twice to indicate
that the vehicle has switched to one-step unlocking. Repeat the
procedure to switch back to two-step unlocking.
Unlocking cargo doors
•Press
to unlock the cargo doors.
•Within three seconds, press
again to unlock all the vehicle
doors.
Ensure that the cargo doors are closed and latched before driving your
vehicle. Failure to properly latch the cargo doors may cause objects to
fall out.
Locking the doors
•Pressand release to lock all the doors. If all doors are closed the
turn signal lamps will flash twice.
Replacing the battery
The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium
battery CR2032 or equivalent.
To replace the battery:
1. Carefully separate the transmitter
unit from the key using a flat object
(e.g. a screwdriver) at the recess on
the back.
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2. Open the transmitter unit by
separating the retaining clips on the
sides with the flat object.
3. Remove the old battery.
Note:Please refer to local
regulations when disposing of
transmitter batteries.
4. DO NOT TAKE THE PLASTIC
COVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF
THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE
REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER.
5. Do not wipe off any grease on the
battery terminals or the back
surface of the circuit board.
6. Insert the new battery. The positive + terminal should face upwards.
Press the battery down to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the
battery housing cavity.
7. Snap the two halves back together.
Note:Replacement of the battery willnotcause the remote transmitter
to become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmitter
should operate normally after battery replacement.
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters
If you would like to have your remote entry transmitter reprogrammed
because you lost one, or would like to buy additional remote entry
transmitters, you can either reprogram them yourself, or takeall
remote entry transmittersto your authorized dealer for
reprogramming.
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STARTING
Electric vehicles
For specific information on the Transit Connect Electric, refer to the
Azure Dynamics TC-E Owner’s GuideSupplement.
Positions of the ignition
•0 (off) — locks the steering
wheel, automatic transmission
gearshift lever and allows key
removal. This position also shuts
the engine and all electrical
accessories off.
•I (accessory) — allows the
electrical accessories such as the
radio to operate while the engine is not running.
•II (on) — all electrical circuits operational. Warning lights illuminated.
Key position when driving.
•III (start) — cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine
starts.
Note:Do not store the key in the ignition after the vehicle is turned off
and you have left the vehicle. This could cause a drain on the battery.
Preparing to start your vehicle
Engine starting is controlled by the powertrain control system.
This system meets all Canadian interference-causing equipment standard
requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio
noise.
When starting a fuel-injected engine, don’t press the accelerator before
or during starting. Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty
starting the engine. For more information on starting the vehicle, refer to
Starting the enginein this chapter.
WARNING:Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce
very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system,
creating the risk of fire or other damage.
Driving
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