fuel consumption FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2015 2.G Owners Manual

Engine Block Heater......................................117
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions.......................................119
Fuel Quality
....................................................120
Running Out of Fuel....................................120
Refueling...........................................................121
Fuel Consumption
........................................123
Emission Control System...........................123
Transmission
Automatic Transmission
............................126
Brakes
General Information....................................129
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes...........................................................129
Parking Brake
.................................................129
Hill Start Assist..............................................130
Traction Control
Principle of Operation..................................131
Using Traction Control.................................131
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.................................132
Using Stability Control
................................133
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation.................................134
Parking Aid
......................................................134
Rear View Camera........................................137
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................139
Using Cruise Control
....................................139
Driving Aids
Steering............................................................140 Load Carrying
Luggage Anchor Points...............................141
Rear Under Floor Storage...........................141
Cargo Nets
.......................................................142
Roof Racks and Load Carriers.................143
Load Limit
.......................................................144
Towing
Towing a Trailer..............................................152
Trailer Sway Control....................................153
Recommended Towing Weights
............153
Essential Towing Checks
...........................155
Towing Points.................................................157
Transporting the Vehicle
...........................158
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......159
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................160
Reduced Engine Performance................160
Economical Driving
.....................................160
Cold Weather Precautions
.........................161
Driving Through Water.................................161
Floor Mats........................................................161
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance
...................................163
Hazard Warning Flashers
..........................164
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................164
Jump Starting the Vehicle
.........................164
Post-Crash Alert System...........................167
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need...............168
In California (U.S. Only).............................169
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................170
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................170
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................171
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Menu
Set date
Set time zone
Summer time
24-hour mode
CLOCK
Type 1
To adjust the clock, switch the ignition on
and press buttons H or M on the
information and entertainment display as
necessary.
Type 2
Note: Use the information display to adjust
the clock. See (page 84).
TRIP COMPUTER
Resetting the Trip Computer
Press and hold
OK on the current screen
to reset the respective trip, distance, time
and average fuel information.
Trip Odometer
Registers the distance traveled of
individual journeys.
Distance to Empty
Indicates the approximate distance your
vehicle will travel on the fuel remaining in
the tank. Changes in driving pattern may
cause the value to vary.
Average Fuel
Indicates the average fuel consumption
since the function was last reset. Digital Speedometer
The speed your vehicle is traveling at will
display as a digital number.
PERSONALIZED SETTINGS
Measure Units
To swap between imperial and metric
units, scroll to this display and press the
OK
button.
Swapping between imperial and metric
units will affect the following displays:
• Distance to empty.
• Average fuel consumption.
• Instantaneous fuel consumption.
• Average speed.
Switching Chimes Off
The following chimes can be switched off:
• Warning messages.
• Information messages.
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FUEL CONSUMPTION
Note:
The amount of usable fuel in the
empty reserve varies and should not be
relied upon to increase driving range. When
refueling your vehicle after the fuel gauge
indicates empty, you might not be able to
refuel the full amount of the advertised
capacity of the fuel tank due to the empty
reserve still present in the tank.
Empty reserve is the amount of fuel
remaining in the tank after the fuel gauge
indicates empty. Do not rely on this fuel for
driving. The usable capacity of the fuel
tank is the amount of fuel that can be put
into the tank after the gauge indicates
empty. The advertised capacity is the total
fuel tank size – it is the combined usable
capacity plus the empty reserve.
Filling the Tank
For consistent results when filling the fuel
tank:
• Turn the ignition off before fueling; an
inaccurate reading results if the engine
is left running.
• Use the same fill rate
(low-medium-high) each time the tank
is filled.
• Allow no more than two automatic
click-offs when filling.
Results are most accurate when the filling
method is consistent.
Calculating Fuel Economy
Do not measure fuel economy during the
first 1000 miles (1600 kilometers) of
driving (this is your engine ’s break-in
period); a more accurate measurement is
obtained after 2000 miles - 3000 miles
(3200 kilometers - 4800 kilometers). Also,
fuel expense, frequency of fill ups or fuel
gauge readings are not accurate ways to
measure fuel economy. 1.
Fill the fuel tank completely and record
the initial odometer reading.
2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added.
3. After at least three to five tank fill ups, fill the fuel tank and record the current
odometer reading.
4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometer reading.
5. Calculate fuel economy by dividing miles traveled by gallons used (For
Metric: Multiply liters used by 100, then
divide by kilometers traveled).
Keep a record for at least one month and
record the type of driving (city or highway).
This provides an accurate estimate of the
vehicle ’s fuel economy under current
driving conditions. Additionally, keeping
records during summer and winter show
how temperature impacts fuel economy.
In general, lower temperatures mean lower
fuel economy.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARNINGS
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle
in dry grass or other dry ground cover.
The emission system heats up the
engine compartment and exhaust system,
which can start a fire. Exhaust leaks may result in entry of
harmful and potentially lethal fumes
into the passenger compartment. If
you smell exhaust fumes inside your
vehicle, have your dealer inspect your
vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you
smell exhaust fumes. 123
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3. Tighten the straps.
Removing the Net
1. Release the straps.
2. Remove the net from the luggage
anchor points.
3. Remove the upper bars.
ROOF RACKS AND LOAD
CARRIERS WARNINGS
Read and follow the manufacturer
’s
instructions when you are fitting a
roof rack. Failure to take care may
lead to a crash or personal injury. When loading the roof racks, we
recommend you evenly distribute the
load, as well as maintain a low
center of gravity. Loaded vehicles, with
higher centers of gravity, may handle
differently than unloaded vehicles. Take WARNINGS
extra precautions, such as slower speeds
and increased stopping distance, when
driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Failure to
take care may result in the loss of control
of your vehicle, serious personal injury or
death. For correct roof rack system function, you
must place loads directly on crossbars
fitted to the roof rack side rails. When using
the roof rack system, we recommend you
use Ford genuine accessory crossbars
designed specifically for your vehicle.
Make sure that you securely fasten the
load. Check the tightness of the load
before driving and at each fuel stop.
Note:
If you use a roof rack, the fuel
consumption of your vehicle will be higher
and you may experience different driving
characteristics.
Note: Never place loads directly on the roof
panel.
Maximum Load Weights
Do not exceed the following maximum
roof rack load weights. Maximum Load lb
(kg)*
Variant
132 (60)
Wagon - short
wheel base with
panoramic roof
panel
165 (75)
Wagon - short
wheel base with
metal roof panel
165 (75)
Wagon - long
wheel base
165 (75)
Van
*Evenly distribute the load on the roof rack.
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ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 1.6L
ECOBOOST™
Minimum
A
Maximum
B
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 2.5L Minimum
A
Maximum
B
ENGINE OIL CHECK
1. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground. 2. Check the oil level before starting the
engine, or switch the engine off and
wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into
the oil pan.
3. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint free cloth. Replace the
dipstick and remove it again to check
the oil level.
If the oil level is at the minimum mark, add
oil immediately. See Capacities and
Specifications (page 246).
Do not use supplemental engine oil
additives because they are unnecessary
and could lead to engine damage that may
not be covered by your vehicle warranty.
Note: Make sure that the oil level is
between the minimum and the maximum
marks.
Note: The oil consumption of new engines
reaches its normal level after approximately
3000 mi (5,000 km)
.
Adding Engine Oil Only use oils certified for gasoline engines
by the American Petroleum Institute (API).
An oil with this trademark symbol
conforms to the current engine and
emission system protection standards and
fuel economy requirements of the
International Lubricants Specification
Advisory Council (ILSAC), comprised of
U.S. and Japanese automobile
manufacturers.
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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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