oil change FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2015 2.G User Guide

When to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message
Vehicle use and example
Interval
Normal
7500-10000 miles
(12000-16000 km) Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling
Severe
5000-7499 miles
(8000-11999 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3000-4999 miles
(5000-7999 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
Maintenance Intervals At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
*
Change engine oil and filter. **
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult your dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, suspension, tie-rod ends.
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At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
*
Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or
drag.
* Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between service intervals.
** Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Engine
Oil Check (page 189). Other maintenance items
1
Replace cabin air filter.
Every 20000 miles (32000
km)
Replace engine air filter.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change engine coolant.2
At 100000 miles (160000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 100000 miles
(160000 km) Inspect accessory drive belt(s). 3
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 150000 miles
(240000 km)
Replace accessory drive belt(s). 4
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the last
engine oil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.
2 Initial replacement at six years or 100000 miles (160000 kilometers), then every three
years or 50000 miles (80000 kilometers).
3 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
4 If not replaced within the last 100000 miles (160000 kilometers).
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SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle
occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician. Perform the services shown in the
following tables when specified, or within
3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of a
message indicating that an oil change is
required appears in the information display.
•
Example 1
: The oil change required
message comes on at 28751 miles
(46270 kilometers). Perform the
30000-mile (48000-kilometer)
automatic transmission fluid
replacement.
• Example 2
: The oil change required
message has not come on, but the
odometer reads 30000 miles (48000
kilometers) (for example, the
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was reset
at 25000 miles [40000 kilometers]).
Perform the engine air filter
replacement. Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km) Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
(such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
* This is an optional feature.
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Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Change engine oil and filter.*
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
* Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Engine
Oil Check (page 189).
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Mobile Communications Equipment.......12
Motorcraft Parts - 1.6L EcoBoost™..................................................247
Motorcraft Parts - 2.5L..............................248
MyFord Touch ™
............................................312
General Information........................................... 312
MyKey Troubleshooting
...............................53
MyKey ™.............................................................49
Principle of Operation........................................ 49
N
Navigation........................................................371 cityseekr................................................................. 372
Map Mode............................................................. 375
Navigation Map Updates................................. 377
Navigation Voice Commands........................ 377
Point of Interest (POI) Categories...............372
Quick-touch Buttons......................................... 377
Setting a Destination......................................... 371
Setting Your Navigation Preferences..........373
Normal Scheduled Maintenance - Vehicles Built From: 01-09-2014........402
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor®......................... 402
Maintenance Intervals..................................... 403
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset
.......................190
Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring
System.............................................................. 190
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check....................................... 189
Opening and Closing the Hood...............185 Closing the Hood................................................ 186
Opening the Hood.............................................. 185
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.......................................................172
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual...........172
Overhead Console
.........................................114
Rear Door Storage Compartment.................114
P
Parking Aid
......................................................134
Front and Rear Sensing System................... 136
Rear Sensing System........................................ 135Parking Aids....................................................134
Principle of Operation....................................... 134
Parking Brake
.................................................129
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................59 SecuriLock®........................................................... 59
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 59
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Personalized Settings..................................88 Measure Units....................................................... 88
Switching Chimes Off........................................ 88
Personal Safety System ™
..........................37
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?................................................................... 37
Phone
................................................................351
Making Calls........................................................ 353
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................352
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 352
Phone Menu Options....................................... 354
Phone Settings................................................... 356
Phone Voice Commands................................ 357
Receiving Calls.................................................... 353
Text Messaging................................................... 355
Post-Crash Alert System...........................167
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 54
Power Seats
...................................................106
Power Steering Fluid Check......................192
Power Windows - Vehicles With: One-Touch Down Driver Window..........73
Accessory Delay.................................................... 73
One-Touch Down................................................. 73
Power Windows - Vehicles With: Rear Power Windows ..........................................73
Accessory Delay.................................................... 75
Bounce-Back.......................................................... 74
One-Touch Down................................................. 74
One-Touch Up....................................................... 74
Window Lock.......................................................... 74
R
Rear Exterior Overview..................................14
Rear Passenger Climate Controls...........101
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................112
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