brakes FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2014 2.G User Guide

Trailer Lighting
The electrical system on your
vehicle is not suitable for towing
trailers with LED lamps.
TRAILER SWAY CONTROL
If the trailer begins to sway, the stability
control warning lamp flashes and a
message appears in the information
display. The system applies the brakes to
the individual wheels and reduces engine
torque to aid vehicle stability.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so. Check the vertical weight on the tow
ball and trailer load distribution. See
Capacities and Specifications (page
237). See Load Carrying (page 134).
Note: This feature does not prevent trailer
sway, but reduces it once it begins.
Note: This feature cannot stop all trailers
from swaying.
Note: In some cases, if your vehicle speed
is too high, the system may turn on multiple
times, gradually reducing your vehicle speed.
RECOMMENDED TOWING
WEIGHTS
Your vehicle may tow a trailer. The
maximum loaded trailer weight
must be less than or equal to the
maximum loaded trailer weight
listed for your vehicle
configuration on the following
chart.
Note: Do not exceed the maximum
loaded trailer weight for your
vehicle configuration listed in the
chart below. Note:
Make sure you take the
trailer frontal area into
consideration, do not exceed 20
feet (1.86 meters). Towing a trailer
that exceeds this frontal area will
reduce the performance and fuel
economy of your vehicle when
towing. Select a trailer that has a
rounded front and an aerodynamic
design.
Note: For high altitude operation,
reduce the gross combined weight
by 2% per 1000 feet (300 meters)
starting at the 1000 foot (300
meter) elevation point.
Note: Certain states require
electric trailer brakes for trailers
over a specified weight. Be sure to
check state regulations for this
specified weight. The maximum
loaded trailer weights listed may
be limited to this specified weight,
as the vehicle ’s electrical system
may not include the wiring
connector needed to activate
electric trailer brakes.
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Note:
Never attach safety chains to the
bumper.
Trailer Brakes WARNING
Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic
brake system directly to your
vehicle's brake system. Your vehicle
may not have enough braking power and
your chances of having a crash greatly
increase. Electric brakes and manual, automatic or
surge-type trailer brakes are safe if you
install them correctly and adjust them to
the manufacturer's specifications. The
trailer brakes must meet local and federal
regulations.
The rating for the tow vehicle's braking
system operation is at the gross vehicle
weight rating, not the gross combined
weight rating.
Separate functioning brake systems are
required for safe control of towed vehicles
and trailers weighing more than 1500
pounds (680 kilograms) when loaded.
Trailer Lamps
WARNING
Never connect any trailer lamp wiring
to the vehicle's tail lamp wiring; this
may damage the electrical system
resulting in fire. Contact an authorized
dealer as soon as possible for assistance
in correct trailer tow wiring installation.
Additional electrical equipment may be
required. Trailer lamps are required on most towed
vehicles. Make sure all running lights, brake
lights, turn signals and hazard warning
flashers are working. Before Towing a Trailer
Practice turning, stopping and backing up
to get the feel of your vehicle-trailer
combination before starting on a trip.
When turning, make wider turns so the
trailer wheels clear curbs and other
obstacles.
When Towing a Trailer
•
Do not drive faster than 70 mph (113
km/h) during the first 500 miles (800
kilometers).
• Do not make full-throttle starts.
• Check the trailer hitch, electrical
connections and trailer wheel lug nuts
thoroughly after you have traveled 50
miles (80 kilometers).
• When stopped in congested or heavy
traffic during hot weather, place the
transmission selector lever in position
P to aid engine and transmission
cooling and to help A/C performance.
• Turn off the speed control with heavy
loads or in hilly terrain. The speed
control may turn off automatically
when you are towing on long, steep
grades.
• When driving down a long or steep hill,
if your vehicle is fitted with a
SelectShift Automatic® Transmission,
use a low gear, See
Automatic
Transmission (page 119). Do not
apply the brakes continuously, as they
may overheat and become less
effective.
• If the transmission is fitted with Grade
Assist or a Towing feature, use this
feature when towing. This provides
engine braking and helps eliminate
excessive transmission shifting for
optimum fuel economy and
transmission cooling.
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•
Do not warm up your vehicle on cold
mornings.
• Reduce the use of air conditioning and
heat.
• Avoid using speed control in hilly
terrain.
• Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving.
• Avoid carrying unnecessary weight
(approximately 1 mpg [0.4
kilometers/liter] is lost for every 400
lbs [180 kilograms] of weight carried).
• Avoid adding particular accessories to
your vehicle (e.g. bug deflectors,
rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski
racks).
• Avoid driving with the wheels out of
alignment.
COLD WEATHER
PRECAUTIONS
The functional operation of some
components and systems can be affected
at temperatures below -13°F (-25°C).
DRIVING THROUGH WATER WARNINGS
Drive through water in an emergency
only and not as part of normal
driving.
Engine damage can occur if water
enters the air filter.
In an emergency, you can drive your vehicle
through water to a maximum depth of 8
inches (200 millimeters) and at a
maximum speed of 6 mph (10 km/h). You
must take extra care when driving through
flowing water. When driving in water, maintain a low
speed and do not stop your vehicle. After
driving through water and as soon as it is
safe to do so:
•
Depress the brake pedal lightly to
check that the brakes are functioning
correctly.
• Check that the horn works.
• Check that your vehicle's lamps are
fully operational.
• Check the power assistance
of the steering system.
FLOOR MATS
(If Equipped) WARNINGS
Always use floor mats that are
designed to fit the foot well of your
vehicle. Only use floor mats that
leave the pedal area unobstructed. Only
use floor mats that are firmly secured to
retention posts so that they cannot slip out
of position and interfere with the pedals
or impair safe operation of your vehicle in
other ways. Pedals that cannot move freely can
cause loss of vehicle control and
increase the risk of serious personal
injury. Always make sure that the floor
mats are properly attached to the
retention posts in the carpet that are
supplied with your vehicle. Floor mats must
be properly secured to both retention posts
to make sure mats do not shift out of
position. Never place floor mats or any other
covering in the vehicle foot well that
cannot be properly secured to
prevent them from moving and interfering
with the pedals or the ability to control the
vehicle.
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•
Touch-up exposed or primed metal to
prevent rust.
• Cover chrome and stainless steel parts
with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary
when you wash your vehicle.
• Lubricate all hood, door and trunk lid
hinges, and latches with a light grade
oil.
• Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
• The engine oil and filter should be
changed prior to storage because used
engine oil contains contaminates that
may cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level. Battery
•
Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under your vehicle are covered
with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)
every 15 days to lubricate working parts
and prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage such as mice or squirrel
nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.
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A/C
See: Climate Control.......................................... 88
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 122
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 122
Accessories....................................................365 Exterior style........................................................ 365
Interior style......................................................... 365
Lifestyle................................................................. 365
Peace of mind..................................................... 365
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................. 11
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................188 Horizontal Aim Adjustment............................ 189
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 188
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
....................55
Airbag Disposal..............................................40
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 88
Air Vents
............................................................88
Center Air Vents.................................................... 88
Side Air Vents........................................................ 89
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 54
Anti-Theft Alarm
............................................54
Alarm System........................................................ 54
Arming the Alarm................................................. 54
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 54
Triggering the Alarm............................................ 54
Appendices....................................................367
Audible Warnings and Indicators
.............75
Automatic Transmission Warning
Chime................................................................... 76
Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 75
Key in Ignition Warning Chime......................... 75
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................. 75
Audio Control
...................................................55
Audio Input Jack...........................................256
Audio System
................................................242
General Information.......................................... 242
Audio Troubleshooting
...............................257 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/
SYNC/Satellite Radio
.............................249
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC..............................................................247
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/ FM...................................................................243
AUX Button.......................................................... 246
Clock Button........................................................ 245
Frequency Band Buttons................................ 245
Menu Button........................................................ 246
Sound Button...................................................... 245
Station Preset Buttons.................................... 245
Station Tuning Buttons................................... 245
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD..................................................246
Autolamps........................................................62
Automatic Climate Control
.........................91
Mono Mode............................................................ 92
Switching Mono Mode Back On..................... 92
Switching Mono Mode Off................................ 92
Temperature Control.......................................... 92
Automatic Transmission
.............................119
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 120
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................... 121
SelectShift Automatic® Transmission.................................................... 119
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission.............................. 119
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................184
Autowipers.......................................................58
Auxiliary Power Points...............................106 12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 106
B
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............177
Booster Seats
..................................................20
Types of Booster Seats....................................... 21
Brake Fluid Check.........................................184
Brakes................................................................122 General Information........................................... 122
Breaking-In......................................................152
Bulb Specification Chart...........................194
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Driving Through Water................................153
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 63
E
Economical Driving
......................................152
Emission Control System...........................116 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)..................... 117
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 118
End User License Agreement..................367 SYNC® End User License Agreement
(EULA).............................................................. 367
Engine Block Heater......................................111 Using the Engine Block Heater........................ 111
Engine Coolant Check
................................182
Adding Engine Coolant..................................... 183
Checking the Engine Coolant......................... 182
Recycled Engine Coolant................................. 183
Severe Climates.................................................. 184
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 53
Engine Oil Check
............................................181
Adding Engine Oil................................................ 181
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.5L
............................181
Engine Oil Dipstick........................................181
Engine Specifications - 2.5L.....................237 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 238
Engine Specifications
.................................237
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 237
Entertainment................................................321 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 323
Bluetooth Audio................................................. 339
Browsing Device Content................................. 321
CD........................................................................\
.... 334
SD Card Slot and USB Port............................ 335
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Equipped and Activated)........................................................ 329
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 338Essential Towing Checks............................147
Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 148
Hitches.................................................................... 147
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft........................................................ 149
Safety Chains....................................................... 147
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 148
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 148
Trailer Towing Connector................................. 147
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 148
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options
..................................12
Extended Service Plan (ESP).................382 SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)............383
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)......................... 382
Exterior Mirrors
................................................69
Fold Away Exterior Mirrors................................ 70
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 69
F
Fastening the Safety Belts
..........................26
Safety Belt Extension Assembly.................... 28
Safety Belt Locking Modes................................ 27
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy...........26
Floor Mats
........................................................153
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 64
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
(U.S. Only)................................................................. 11
Front Fog Lamps............................................64
Front Passenger Sensing System............35
Fuel and Refueling.........................................112
Fuel Consumption.........................................116 Calculating Fuel Economy............................... 116
Filling the Tank..................................................... 116
Fuel Quality
......................................................113
Choosing the Right Fuel.................................... 113
Octane Recommendations............................. 113
Fuel Shutoff
....................................................156
Fuse Box Locations.....................................166
Engine Compartment Fuse Box................... 166
Luggage Compartment Fuse Box................166
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box............166
Fuses
.................................................................166
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Fuse Specification Chart............................167
Engine Compartment Fuse Box.................... 167
Load Compartment Fuse Box........................ 173
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box..............171
G
Gauges................................................................72 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............72
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 73
Information Display.............................................. 72
General Information on Radio Frequencies....................................................41
General Maintenance Information.......384
Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 386
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 385
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 384
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 384
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 384
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................163
Getting the Services You Need...............160 Away From Home.............................................. 160
Global Opening and Closing
......................69
Closing the Windows.......................................... 69
Opening the Windows....................................... 69
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake.............................................. 122
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................156
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................63
Head Restraints..............................................96 Adjusting the Head Restraint........................... 97
Heated Seats
.................................................104
Heated Windows and Mirrors...................94 Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 95
Heated Rear Window......................................... 95
Heated Windshield.............................................. 95
Heating See: Climate Control.......................................... 88
Hill Start Assist..............................................123 Using Hill Start Assist........................................ 123Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate............................................................92
Cooling the Interior Quickly.............................. 93
General Hints......................................................... 92
Heating the Interior Quickly.............................. 93
Maximum Cooling Performance in Instrument Panel or Instrument Panel
and Footwell Positions................................. 93
Recommended Settings for Cooling ...........93
Recommended Settings for Heating............93
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather.............................................................. 93
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures................................................... 93
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.............................................................122
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............177
I
Ignition Switch
..............................................109
In California (U.S. Only)..............................161
Information Display Control.......................57
Information Displays
......................................77
General Information............................................. 77
Information....................................................346 911 Assist............................................................... 353
Alerts...................................................................... 352
Calendar................................................................ 352
Sirius Travel Link................................................ 350
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States Only).................................................................. 347
Vehicle Health Report...................................... 355
Information Messages
..................................82
Installing Child Seats.....................................14 Child Seats............................................................... 14
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 15
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH).............................................. 17
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 19
Instrument Cluster
.........................................72
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................63
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Using Cruise Control....................................132
Switching Cruise Control Off.......................... 132
Switching Cruise Control On........................... 132
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems...........................................................47
Using Snow Chains.....................................225
Using Stability Control................................126
AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control ™
(RSC®).............................................................. 126
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................285
Accessing Your Play Menu.............................. 291
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port.......................................................... 286
Media Menu Features...................................... 290
Media Voice Commands................................ 288
System Settings................................................. 293
What's Playing?................................................. 287
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............263 Accessing Features Through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 270
Accessing Your Phone Settings.................... 274
Making a Call...................................................... 268
Pairing a Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 263
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................265
Phone Options during an Active Call.........269
Receiving Calls................................................... 269
System Settings................................................. 276
Text Messaging.................................................... 272
Using Traction Control
................................124
Switching the System Off Using a
Switch................................................................ 124
Switching the System Off Using the Information Display Controls.................... 124
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 124
Using Voice Recognition
...........................260
Initiating a Voice Session............................... 260
System Interaction and Feedback...............261
Using Winter Tires
.......................................225
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................162
V
Vehicle Care...................................................202
Vehicle Certification Label.......................240 Vehicle Identification Number
................239
Vehicle Storage............................................206
Battery.................................................................... 207
Body....................................................................... 206
Brakes..................................................................... 207
Cooling system................................................... 207
Engine..................................................................... 207
Fuel system.......................................................... 207
General.................................................................. 206
Miscellaneous..................................................... 207
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 207
Tires........................................................................\
. 207
Ventilation See: Climate Control.......................................... 88
Vents See: Air Vents........................................................ 88
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............239
Voice Control
...................................................56
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................73 Airbag - Front......................................................... 73
Anti-Lock Braking System................................. 73
Battery...................................................................... 73
Blind Spot Monitor............................................... 73
Brake System......................................................... 73
Cruise Control........................................................ 74
Direction Indicator................................................ 74
Engine Oil................................................................. 74
Fasten Safety Belt................................................ 74
Fog Lamps - Front................................................ 74
High Beam............................................................... 74
Information............................................................. 74
Low Fuel Level....................................................... 74
Low Tire Pressure Warning............................... 74
Parking Lamps....................................................... 75
Service Engine Soon............................................ 75
Traction and Stability Control.......................... 75
Traction and Stability Control Off.................. 75
Washer Fluid Check.....................................184
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 202
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 58
Waxing.............................................................203
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 230
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