brakes FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2015 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
246). See Load Carrying (page 141).
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
feet² (1.86 meters²). 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 126). 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 WARNING
Do not drive through flowing or deep
water as you may lose control of your
vehicle.
Note:
Driving through standing water can
cause vehicle damage.
Note: Engine damage can occur if water
enters the air filter.
Before driving through standing water,
check the depth. Never drive through water
that is higher than the bottom of the front
rocker area of your vehicle. When driving through standing water, drive
very slowly and do not stop your vehicle.
Your brake performance and traction may
be limited. After driving through water and
as soon as it is safe to do so:
•
Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the
brakes and to check that they work.
• Check that the horn works.
• Check that the exterior lights work.
• Turn the steering wheel to check that
the steering power assist works.
FLOOR MATS 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.
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General
•
Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated
place.
• Protect from sunlight, if possible.
• If vehicles are stored outside, they
require regular maintenance to protect
against rust and damage.
Body
• Wash your vehicle thoroughly to
remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from
exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing
and the underside of front fenders.
• Periodically wash your vehicle if it is
stored in exposed locations.
• 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.
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control........................................... 95
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 129
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 129
Accessories...................................................380 Exterior Style....................................................... 380
Interior Style........................................................ 380
Lifestyle................................................................. 380
Peace of Mind..................................................... 380
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................. 11
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................196 Horizontal Aim Adjustment............................ 197
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 196
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................61
Airbag Disposal
..............................................46
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control........................................... 95
Air Vents............................................................95 Center Air Vents.................................................... 95
Side Air Vents........................................................ 96
Appendices....................................................382
At a Glance
........................................................13
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............82 Automatic Transmission Warning
Chime.................................................................. 83
Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 82
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 82
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................. 82
Audio Control....................................................61
Audio Input Jack
...........................................265
Audio System.................................................251 General Information - United States of
America............................................................. 251
Audio Troubleshooting..............................266
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Satellite Radio.............................258
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC
.............................................................256 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/
FM
...................................................................252
AUX Button.......................................................... 255
Clock Button........................................................ 254
Frequency Band Buttons................................ 254
Menu Button........................................................ 255
Sound Button...................................................... 254
Station Preset Buttons.................................... 254
Station Tuning Buttons................................... 254
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD
..................................................255
Autolamps........................................................68
Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 68
Automatic Climate Control........................97 Mono Mode............................................................ 99
Switching Mono Mode Back On..................... 99
Switching Mono Mode Off............................... 99
Temperature Control.......................................... 98
Automatic Transmission
............................126
Brake-Shift Interlock.......................................... 127
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow................................................................... 128
SelectShift Automatic® Transmission................................................... 126
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................. 126
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
..............................................................192
Autowipers.......................................................64
Auxiliary Power Points.................................113 12 Volt DC Power Point...................................... 113
B
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........185
Booster Seats..................................................25 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 26
Brake Fluid Check.........................................192
Brakes...............................................................129 General Information.......................................... 129
Breaking-In.....................................................160
Bulb Specification Chart...........................202
C
Cabin Air Filter...............................................102
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Driver and Passenger Airbags...................39
Children and Airbags.......................................... 39
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 39
Driving Aids.....................................................140
Driving Hints...................................................160
Driving Through Water.................................161
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 69
E
Economical Driving
.....................................160
Emission Control System...........................123 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 124
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 125
End User License Agreement..................382 SYNC End User License Agreement
(EULA).............................................................. 382
Engine Block Heater
......................................117
Using the Engine Block Heater........................ 117
Engine Coolant Check
................................190
Adding Engine Coolant...................................... 191
Checking the Engine Coolant........................ 190
Recycled Engine Coolant................................. 192
Severe Climates.................................................. 192
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 59
Engine Oil Check
..........................................189
Adding Engine Oil............................................... 189
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.6L EcoBoost™
..................................................189
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.5L..........................189
Engine Specifications - 1.6L EcoBoost™.................................................246
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 246
Engine Specifications - 2.5L....................246 Drivebelt Routing................................................ 247Entertainment...............................................333
AM/FM Radio...................................................... 334
Bluetooth Audio................................................. 350
Browsing Device Content................................ 333
CD........................................................................\
.... 344
SD Card Slot and USB Port........................... 345
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 339
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 350
Essential Towing Checks
...........................155
Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 156
Hitches.................................................................... 155
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft......................................................... 157
Safety Chains....................................................... 155
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 156
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 156
Trailer Towing Connector................................. 155
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 156
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options
..................................12
Extended Service Plan (ESP).................397 SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)............398
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)......................... 397
Exterior Mirrors
................................................76
Fold Away Exterior Mirrors................................ 76
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 76
F
Fastening the Safety Belts...........................31 Safety Belt Extension Assembly..................... 33
Safety Belt Locking Modes............................... 32
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy............31
Floor Mats........................................................161
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 70
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
(U.S. Only)................................................................. 11
Front Exterior Overview
................................13
Front Fog Lamps............................................70
Front Passenger Sensing System............40
Fuel and Refueling
........................................119
Fuel Consumption........................................123
Calculating Fuel Economy............................... 123
Filling the Tank..................................................... 123
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Fuel Quality....................................................120
Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 120
Octane Recommendations............................ 120
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................164
Fuse Box Locations......................................174 Engine Compartment Fuse Box.................... 174
Luggage Compartment Fuse Box.................174
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box.............174
Fuses..................................................................174
Fuse Specification Chart............................175 Cargo Compartment Fuse Box...................... 181
Engine Compartment Fuse Box.................... 175
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box.............179
G
Gauges................................................................79 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............79
Fuel Gauge............................................................. 80
Information Display............................................. 79
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................47
General Maintenance Information.......399 Multi-Point Inspection...................................... 401
Owner Checks and Services......................... 400
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 399
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 399
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 399
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada............................................................171
Getting the Services You Need...............168 Away From Home.............................................. 168
Global Opening and Closing
......................75
Global Closing........................................................ 75
Global Opening..................................................... 75
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake..............................................129
Hazard Warning Flashers
..........................164
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................69
Head Restraints............................................103 Adjusting the Head Restraint........................ 104
Heated Seats....................................................111 Heated Windows and Mirrors...................101
Heated Exterior Mirrors..................................... 102
Heated Rear Window........................................ 102
Heated Windshield............................................ 102
Heating See: Climate Control........................................... 95
Hill Start Assist..............................................130 Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 130
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................99
Cooling the Interior Quickly.............................. 99
General Hints......................................................... 99
Heating the Interior Quickly............................. 99
Maximum Cooling Performance in Instrument Panel or Instrument Panel
and Footwell Positions............................... 100
Recommended Settings for Cooling .........100
Recommended Settings for Heating...........99
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather............................................................ 100
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures................................................. 100
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................129
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........185
I
Ignition Switch................................................115
In California (U.S. Only).............................169
Information Display Control.......................63
Information Displays
....................................84
General Information........................................... 84
Information....................................................358 911 Assist............................................................... 364
Alerts...................................................................... 364
Calendar............................................................... 364
Sirius Travel Link................................................ 362
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States Only).................................................................. 359
Vehicle Health Report..................................... 366
Information Messages
.................................89
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Transmission
See: Transmission.............................................. 126
Transporting the Vehicle...........................158
Trip Computer.................................................88
Average Fuel.......................................................... 88
Digital Speedometer.......................................... 88
Distance to Empty............................................... 88
Resetting the Trip Computer........................... 88
Trip Odometer....................................................... 88
U
Under Hood Overview - 1.6L.....................187
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L...................188
USB Port.........................................................265
Using Cruise Control....................................139 Switching Cruise Control Off.......................... 139
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 139
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................53
Using Snow Chains.....................................234
Using Stability Control
................................133
AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control ™
(RSC®).............................................................. 133
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player.............................................................292
Accessing Your Play Menu............................. 298
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port........................................................... 292
Media Menu Features...................................... 296
Media Voice Commands................................ 294
System Settings................................................ 300
What's Playing?................................................. 293
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone..............271 Accessing Features Through the Phone
Menu................................................................... 277
Accessing Your Phone Settings.................... 281
Making a Call....................................................... 276
Pairing a Cell Phone for the First Time.................................................................... 272
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................. 273
Phone Options during an Active Call.........276
Receiving Calls.................................................... 276
System Settings................................................. 283
Text Messaging................................................... 279Using Traction Control.................................131
Switching the System Off Using a
Switch................................................................. 131
Switching the System Off Using the Information Display Controls..................... 131
System Indicator Lights and Messages........................................................... 131
Using Voice Recognition...........................269 Initiating a Voice Session................................ 269
System Interaction and Feedback..............270
Using Winter Tires.......................................234
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................170
V
Vehicle Care
.....................................................211
Vehicle Certification Label.......................249
Vehicle Identification Number................248
Vehicle Interior Overview..............................15
Vehicle Storage
..............................................215
Battery.................................................................... 216
Body........................................................................\
. 216
Brakes..................................................................... 216
Cooling system.................................................... 216
Engine..................................................................... 216
Fuel system........................................................... 216
General................................................................... 216
Miscellaneous....................................................... 217
Removing Vehicle From Storage................... 217
Tires........................................................................\
. 216
Ventilation See: Climate Control........................................... 95
Vents See: Air Vents........................................................ 95
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............248
Voice Control...................................................62
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