tires FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2015 2.G Service Manual

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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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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Snow Chains
See: Using Snow Chains................................. 234
Special Notices................................................12 New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
Special Instructions.............................................. 12
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................405
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................ 139
Stability Control............................................132
Principle of Operation....................................... 132
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch............................................ 115
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................116 Before starting the engine check the
following:........................................................... 116
Cold or Hot Engine.............................................. 116
Engine Idle Speed after Starting.................... 116
Flooded Engine..................................................... 116
Starting and Stopping the Engine...........115 General Information........................................... 115
Steering............................................................140 Electric Power Steering.................................... 140
Steering Wheel Lock....................................115
Steering Wheel................................................61
Storage Compartments
..............................114
Sun Shades - Vehicles With: Panoramic Roof Panel
......................................................77
Bounce-Back.......................................................... 77
Opening and Closing the Sun Shade............77
Sun Shade Relearning......................................... 77
Supplementary Restraints System.........38 Principle of Operation........................................ 38
Switching Off the Engine............................117 Vehicles With a Turbocharger......................... 117
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................285
911 Assist............................................................... 285
SYNC AppLink..................................................... 291
SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions & Information (TDI) (If Equipped, Unites
States Only)................................................... 288
Vehicle Health Report...................................... 287
SYNC™............................................................267 General Information.......................................... 267
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
.........................302 T
Tailgate
See: Manual Liftgate........................................... 58
Technical Specifications - 1.6L EcoBoost™.................................................205
Capacities............................................................ 205
Specifications..................................................... 206
Technical Specifications - 2.5L...............207 Capacities............................................................ 208
Specifications..................................................... 208
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............246
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)........................170
Tire Care
...........................................................219
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 220
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................. 219
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................. 221
Temperature A B C............................................ 220
Traction AA A B C.............................................. 220
Treadwear..............................................................219
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........235 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 236
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Reset Procedure........................................................ 238
Understanding the Tire Pressure Monitoring System ............................................................. 236
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 218
Towing a Trailer..............................................152 Load Placement.................................................. 152
Trailer Lighting..................................................... 153
Towing Points
.................................................157
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels...........................................................159
Emergency Towing............................................. 159
Recreational Vehicle Towing ......................... 159
Towing...............................................................152
Traction Control.............................................131 Principle of Operation........................................ 131
Trailer Sway Control....................................153
Transmission Code Designation
............250
Transmission..................................................126
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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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W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................80
Airbag - Front........................................................ 80
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 80
Battery..................................................................... 80
Brake System........................................................ 80
Cruise Control....................................................... 80
Direction Indicator................................................ 81
Engine Oil................................................................. 81
Fasten Safety Belt................................................ 81
Fog Lamps - Front................................................ 81
High Beam............................................................... 81
Information.............................................................. 81
Low Fuel Level........................................................ 81
Low Tire Pressure Warning................................ 81
Parking Lamps....................................................... 81
Service Engine Soon........................................... 82
Traction and Stability Control......................... 82
Traction and Stability Control Off.................82
Washer Fluid Check.....................................192
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.................................211
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 64
Waxing..............................................................212
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 239
Wheels and Tires..........................................218
General Information.......................................... 218
Technical Specifications................................. 244
Windows and Mirrors
....................................73
Windshield Washers.....................................65
Windshield Wipers
........................................64
Intermittent Wipe................................................ 64
Speed Dependent Wipers................................ 64
Winter Tires See: Using Winter Tires................................... 234
Wipers and Washers.....................................64
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