towing FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2016 2.G Owner's Manual

When to expect the message prompting you to change your oil
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 rear axle and U-joints.
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints.
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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)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
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.
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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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Power Windows - Vehicles With: Rear
Power Windows ..........................................74
Accessory Delay.................................................... 76
Bounce-Back.......................................................... 75
One-Touch Down................................................. 75
One-Touch Up....................................................... 75
Window Lock.......................................................... 75
Protecting the Environment........................14
R
Rear Parking Aid............................................135
Rear Passenger Climate Controls...........101
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................112
Rear Seats.......................................................107 Type 1....................................................................... 107
Type 2..................................................................... 109
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................148 Adjustable Load Floor...................................... 148
Passenger Compartment Floor.................... 148
Rear View Camera........................................137 Switching the Rear View Camera Off.........139
Switching the Rear View Camera On..........137
Using the Display................................................. 137
Vehicles With Parking Aid ................................139
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 137
Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........65 Rear Window Washer......................................... 66
Rear Window Wiper............................................ 65
Recommended Towing Weights............160 Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight................................................................. 161
Reduced Engine Performance.................167
Refueling...........................................................121 Easy Fuel ™ Capless Fuel System.................121
Remote Control..............................................45 Car Finder................................................................ 47
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 45
Programming a New Remote Control.........46
Replacing the Battery......................................... 46
Reprogramming the Unlocking Function .............................................................. 46
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............218 Replacement Parts
Recommendation.........................................11
Collision Repairs..................................................... 11
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................... 11
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.............................................................47
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................180
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)...............................................................179
Roadside Assistance...................................170 Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................ 170
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance........................................................ 170
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 170
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 170
Roadside Emergencies
...............................170
Roof Racks and Load Carriers.................150 Maximum Load Weights................................... 151
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................. 167
Running Out of Fuel....................................120 Refilling With a Portable Fuel
Container.......................................................... 120
S
Safety Canopy ™
.............................................42
Safety Precautions.......................................118
Satellite Radio..............................................269 Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................. 270
Satellite Radio Reception Factors...............270
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service.................. 270
Troubleshooting................................................... 271
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........394
Scheduled Maintenance..........................386
Seatbelt Height Adjustment
.......................31
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................32 Belt-Minder™........................................................ 32
Seatbelts...........................................................28 Principle of Operation........................................ 28
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Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime...............................................................32
Conditions of operation..................................... 32
Seats.................................................................103
Security..............................................................58
Settings............................................................327 Clock....................................................................... 327
Display................................................................... 328
Settings................................................................... 331
Sound..................................................................... 329
Vehicle................................................................... 329
Side Airbags
......................................................41
Sitting in the Correct Position..................103
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains.................................. 237
Special Notices................................................12 New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)....................... 12
Special Instructions.............................................. 12
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................392
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................ 140
Stability Control............................................133 Principle of Operation....................................... 133
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch............................................ 115
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................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
............................................................146
Electric Power Steering.................................... 146
Steering Wheel
...............................................60
Storage Compartments..............................114
Sun Shades......................................................78
Bounce-Back......................................................... 79
Opening and Closing the Sun Shade............79
Sun Shade Relearning........................................ 79
Supplementary Restraints System.........36 Principle of Operation........................................ 36
Switching Off the Engine............................116 Vehicles With a Turbocharger......................... 116
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7 SYNC™ Applications and Services.......291
911 Assist................................................................ 291
SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions & Information (TDI) (If Equipped, United
States Only).................................................... 295
Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, United States Only).................................................... 293
SYNC™ AppLink ™
.....................................299
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 299
SYNC™............................................................274 General Information.......................................... 274
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
..........................310
T
Tailgate See: Manual Liftgate........................................... 56
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............249
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).........................177
Tire Care
..........................................................222
Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 224
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................. 222
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 225
Temperature A B C............................................ 223
Traction AA A B C............................................... 223
Treadwear............................................................. 223
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........238 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 239
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Reset Procedure.......................................................... 241
Understanding the Tire Pressure Monitoring System ............................................................. 239
Tires See: Wheels and Tires....................................... 221
Towing a Trailer.............................................159 Load Placement.................................................. 159
Towing Points
................................................164
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels..........................................................166
Emergency Towing............................................ 166
Recreational Vehicle Towing ......................... 166
Towing..............................................................159
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VIN
See: Vehicle Identification Number.............251
Voice Control....................................................61
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................81 Airbag - Front.......................................................... 81
Anti-Lock Braking System................................. 81
Battery....................................................................... 81
Blind Spot Monitor............................................... 82
Brake System......................................................... 82
Cruise Control........................................................ 82
Direction Indicator................................................ 82
Engine Oil................................................................ 82
Fasten Safety Belt................................................ 82
Fog Lamps - Front............................................... 82
High Beam.............................................................. 82
Information............................................................. 82
Low Fuel Level....................................................... 83
Low Tire Pressure Warning............................... 83
Parking Lamps...................................................... 83
Service Engine Soon........................................... 83
Traction and Stability Control......................... 83
Traction and Stability Control Off.................83
Washer Fluid Check...................................200
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 214
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 63
Waxing..............................................................215
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 242
Wheels and Tires..........................................221
General Information........................................... 221
Technical Specifications................................. 247
Windows and Mirrors....................................74
Windshield Washers.....................................65
Windshield Wipers.........................................63 Intermittent Wipe................................................. 63
Speed Dependent Wipers................................ 63
Winter Tires See: Using Winter Tires.................................... 237
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................. 202
Wipers and Washers.....................................63
Wrecker Towing See: Transporting the Vehicle........................ 165
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