brakes FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2016 2.G User Guide

WARNING
Exceeding the Safety
Compliance Certification
Label vehicle weight rating limits
could result in substandard
vehicle handling or performance,
engine, transmission and/or
structural damage, serious
damage to the vehicle, loss of
control and personal injury. GCW (Gross Combined Weight)
- is the Gross Vehicle Weight plus
the weight of the fully loaded
trailer.
GCWR (Gross Combined
Weight Rating) - is the maximum
allowable weight of the vehicle
and the loaded trailer, including
all cargo and passengers, that the
vehicle can handle without risking
damage. (Important: The towing
vehicle ’s braking system is rated
for operation at Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating, not at Gross
Combined Weight Rating.)
Separate functional brakes should
be used for safe control of towed
vehicles and for trailers where the
Gross Combined Weight of the towing vehicle plus the trailer
exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating of the towing vehicle.
The
Gross Combined Weight must
never exceed the Gross
Combined Weight Rating.
Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight -
is the highest possible
weight of a fully loaded trailer the
vehicle can tow. It assumes a
vehicle with mandatory options,
driver and front passenger weight
(150 pounds [68 kilograms]
each), no cargo weight (internal
or external) and a tongue load of
10– 15% (conventional trailer) or
king pin weight of 15– 25% (fifth
wheel trailer). Consult an
authorized dealer (or the RV and
Trailer Towing Guide available at
an authorized dealer) for more
detailed information.
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GVW

TOWING A TRAILER
WARNINGS
Do not exceed the GVWR or
the GAWR specified on the
certification label. Towing trailers beyond the
maximum recommended
gross trailer weight exceeds the
limit of your vehicle and could
result in engine damage,
transmission damage, structural
damage, loss of vehicle control,
vehicle rollover and personal
injury. The electrical system on your
vehicle may have fuses or relays
related to the towing equipment.
See Fuses (page 181).
The load capacity of your vehicle
is designated by weight not
volume. You will not necessarily
be able to use all available space
when loading your vehicle or
trailer.
Towing a trailer places extra load
on the engine, transmission, axle,
brakes, tires and suspension.
Inspect these components before,
during and after towing. Load Placement
To help minimize how trailer
movement affects your vehicle
when driving:
•
Load the heaviest items closest
to the trailer floor.
• Load the heaviest items
centered between the left and
right side trailer tires.
• Load the heaviest items above
the trailer axles or just slightly
forward toward the trailer
tongue. Do not allow the final
trailer tongue weight to go
above 15% or below 10% of the
loaded trailer weight.
• Select a tow bar with the
correct rise or drop. When both
the loaded vehicle and trailer
are connected, the trailer frame
should be level, or slightly
angled down toward your
vehicle, when viewed from the
side.
Note: A slight vibration or shudder
may be present when you start to
drive away due to increased
payload weight.
Information on correct trailer
loading and preparing your vehicle
is available in the load carrying
section. See
Load Limit (page
151). Further information is
available in the RV and Trailer
Towing Guide. See an authorized
dealer.
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TRAILER SWAY CONTROL
If the trailer begins to sway the stability
control warning lamp flashes 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
249). See Load Carrying (page 148).
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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•
Avoid using speed control in hilly
terrain.
• Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving.
• Avoid carrying unnecessary weight.
• 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 luggage
compartment hinges and latches with
a light grade oil.
• Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
• Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil
contains contaminates which 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/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....................................................382 Exterior Style....................................................... 382
Interior Style........................................................ 382
Lifestyle................................................................. 382
Peace of Mind..................................................... 382
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................. 11
Adjusting the Headlamps........................205 Horizontal Aim Adjustment.......................... 206
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................ 205
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................60
Airbag Disposal...............................................44
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control........................................... 95
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter..............212
Air Vents............................................................95 Center Air Vents.................................................... 95
Side Air Vents........................................................ 96
Appendices...................................................404
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............84 Automatic Transmission Warning
Chime.................................................................. 84
Headlamps On Warning Chime..................... 84
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 84
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................84
Audio Control..................................................60
Audio Input Jack...........................................272
Audio System................................................258 General Information......................................... 258
Audio Troubleshooting...............................273
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Satellite Radio
.............................265
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC.............................................................263 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/
FM...................................................................259
AUX Button.......................................................... 262
Clock Button......................................................... 261
Frequency Band Buttons................................. 261
Menu Button........................................................ 262
Sound Button....................................................... 261
Station Preset Buttons..................................... 261
Station Tuning Buttons.................................... 261
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD..................................................262
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.......................................... 99
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
............................................................200
Autowipers.......................................................63
Auxiliary Power Points.................................113 12 Volt DC Power Point...................................... 113
Locations................................................................. 113
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery...................... 201
Blind Spot Information System................141 Switching the System Off and On...............143
System Errors....................................................... 143
Using the System................................................. 141
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........193
Booster Seats
..................................................23
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 24
Brake Fluid Check.......................................200
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Brakes...............................................................129
General Information.......................................... 129
Breaking-In......................................................167
Bulb Specification Chart.............................211
C
Cabin Air Filter...............................................102
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications - 1.6L EcoBoost™.................................................253
Capacities............................................................. 253
Specifications..................................................... 254
Capacities and Specifications - 2.5L.................................................................255
Capacities............................................................. 255
Specifications..................................................... 256
Capacities and Specifications................249
Cargo Nets......................................................149 Installing the Net................................................ 149
Removing the Net.............................................. 150
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 214
Center Console...............................................114
Changing a Bulb..........................................206 Central High Mounted Brake Lamp............209
Front Fog Lamps............................................... 208
Headlamp............................................................ 206
Interior Lamps.................................................... 209
License Plate Lamp.......................................... 209
Rear Lamps......................................................... 209
Side Direction Indicator.................................. 208
Changing a Fuse............................................191 Fuses........................................................................\
191
Changing a Road Wheel...........................242 Changing a Road Wheel................................. 244
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly Information...................................................... 243
Stowing the Flat or Spare Tire...................... 246
Changing the 12V Battery
..........................201
Changing the Engine Air Filter..................212 2.5L Engine............................................................ 213
EcoBoost Engines............................................... 212
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................202 Front Wiper Blades........................................... 203
Rear Window Wiper Blades........................... 203
Service Position.................................................. 202
Checking MyKey System Status................51 Checking the Wiper Blades.....................202
Child Restraint and Seatbelt
Maintenance.................................................34
Child Restraint Positioning.........................25
Child Safety
.......................................................15
General Information............................................. 15
Child Safety Locks..........................................27 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 27
Right-Hand Side................................................... 27
Cigar Lighter
.....................................................113
Cleaning Leather Seats...............................217
Cleaning Products
........................................214
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................218
Cleaning the Engine
.....................................215
Cleaning the Exterior...................................214
Exterior Chrome Parts....................................... 214
Exterior Plastic Parts......................................... 215
Stripes or Graphics............................................. 215
Underbody............................................................. 215
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens..........................217
Cleaning the Interior....................................216
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades
............................................................216
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................50
Climate Control
..............................................95
Principle of Operation........................................ 95
Clock....................................................................87 Type 1........................................................................\
. 87
Type 2........................................................................\
87
Cold Weather Precautions
........................168
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 198
Cornering Lamps............................................70
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........43
Creating a MyKey
...........................................49
Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 49
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................143 False Alerts........................................................... 146
Switching the System Off and On...............146
System Errors....................................................... 146
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts.................................................................. 145
System Limitations............................................ 145
Using the System................................................ 143
Cruise Control...................................................61 Principle of Operation...................................... 140
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Cruise control
See: Using Cruise Control................................ 140
Cup Holders.....................................................114
Customer Assistance..................................175
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording........................................... 9
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps............................69 Type 1 - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)....................................... 69
Type 2 - Configurable......................................... 69
Digital Radio
...................................................267
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 268
Direction Indicators
.........................................71
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................37 Children and Airbags........................................... 37
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 37
Driving Aids......................................................141
Driving Hints....................................................167
Driving Through Water...............................168
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 69
E
Economical Driving
......................................167
Emission Control System...........................123 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 124
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 125
End User License Agreement.................404 SYNC End User License Agreement
(EULA)............................................................. 404
Engine Block Heater
......................................117
Using the Engine Block Heater........................ 117
Engine Coolant Check
................................198
Adding Engine Coolant.................................... 199
Checking the Engine Coolant........................ 198
Recycled Engine Coolant................................ 199
Severe Climates................................................. 200
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 58Engine Oil Check
...........................................197
Adding Engine Oil................................................ 197
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.6L EcoBoost™..................................................197
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.5L...........................197
Engine Specifications - 1.6L EcoBoost™
.................................................249
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 249
Engine Specifications - 2.5L....................249 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 250
Entertainment..............................................339 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 340
Bluetooth Audio................................................. 355
CD........................................................................\
.... 350
SD Card Slot and USB Port............................. 351
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 345
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 355
Environment......................................................14
Essential Towing Checks...........................162 Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 163
Hitches.................................................................... 162
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft........................................................ 164
Safety Chains....................................................... 162
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 163
Trailer Lamps........................................................ 163
Trailer Towing Connector................................. 162
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 163
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Extended Service Plan (ESP)
.................384
SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)............385
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)......................... 384
Exterior Mirrors
.................................................77
Fold Away Exterior Mirrors................................ 78
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 77
F
Fastening the Seatbelts
..............................29
Safety Belt Extension Assembly...................... 31
Safety Belt Locking Modes............................... 30
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy...........29
Floor Mats
.......................................................168
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Fog Lamps - Front
See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 70
Ford Credit..........................................................11
(U.S. Only)................................................................. 11
Front Fog Lamps............................................70
Front Parking Aid..........................................136
Front Passenger Sensing System
............38
Fuel and Refueling........................................118
Fuel Consumption
........................................122
Calculating Fuel Economy............................... 123
Filling the Tank..................................................... 123
Fuel Quality - E85.........................................119 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles.............................................................. 119
Fuel Quality
......................................................119
Choosing the Right Fuel.................................... 119
Fuel Shutoff.....................................................171
Fuse Box Locations.......................................181 Engine Compartment Fuse Box..................... 181
Luggage Compartment Fuse Box.................181
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box.............181
Fuses
..................................................................181
Fuse Specification Chart...........................182 Cargo Compartment Fuse Box..................... 188
Engine Compartment Fuse Box.................... 182
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box............186
G
Gauges...............................................................80 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............80
Fuel Gauge............................................................... 81
Information Display............................................ 80
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................45
General Maintenance Information
.......386
Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 388
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 387
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 386
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 386
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 386
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................178
Getting the Services You Need................175 Away From Home............................................... 175Global Opening and Closing......................76
Global Closing........................................................ 76
Global Opening..................................................... 76
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 130
Hazard Warning Flashers............................171
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps.................... 205
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 Switching the System On and Off.................131
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 130
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................99
Cooling the Interior Quickly............................ 100
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..........100
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...........193
I
Ignition Switch................................................115
In California (U.S. Only)..............................176
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