jump cable FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2016 2.G Owners Manual

WARNINGS
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which
can burn skin, eyes and clothing, if
contacted.
Use only an adequate-sized cable
with insulated clamps.
Note:
Do not disconnect the battery from
your vehicle ’s electrical system.
Preparing Your Vehicle
Note: Do not attempt to push-start your
automatic transmission vehicle. Automatic
transmissions do not have push-start
capability. Attempting to push-start a
vehicle with an automatic transmission may
cause transmission damage.
Note: Use only a 12-volt supply to start your
vehicle.
Note: Do not disconnect the battery of the
disabled vehicle as this could damage the
vehicle's electrical system.
Park the booster vehicle close to the hood
of the disabled vehicle, making sure the
two vehicles do not touch, and switch off
all accessories.
Connecting the Jumper Cables WARNING
Do not attach the cables to fuel lines,
engine rocker covers, the intake
manifold or electrical components
as grounding points. Stay clear of moving
parts. To avoid reverse polarity
connections, make sure that you correctly
identify the positive (+) and negative (-)
terminals on both the disabled and booster
vehicles before connecting the cables. Note:
In the illustration, the bottom vehicle
represents the booster vehicle. 1.
Connect the positive (+) jumper cable
to the positive (+) terminal of the
discharged battery.
2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal
of the assisting battery.
3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting
battery.
4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed metal
part of the stalled vehicle's engine, or
connect the negative (-) cable to a
ground connection point if available.
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WARNING
Do not connect the end of the
second cable to the negative (-)
terminal of the battery to be jumped.
A spark may cause an explosion of the
gases that surround the battery. Jump Starting
1.
Start the engine of the booster vehicle
and rev the engine moderately, or press
the accelerator gently to keep your
engine speed between 2000 and 3000
rpms, as shown in your tachometer.
2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3. After starting the disabled vehicle, run both vehicle engines for an additional
three minutes before disconnecting the
jumper cables.
Removing the Jumper Cables
Remove the jumper cables in the reverse
order that they were connected. 1. Remove the jumper cable from the
ground metal surface or connecting
point, if available.
2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) terminal of the booster
vehicle's battery.
3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster
vehicle's battery.
4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled
vehicle's battery.
After starting your vehicle and removing
the jumper cables, allow it to idle for
several minutes so the battery can
recharge.
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Information Display Control.......................62
Information Displays.....................................85 General Information............................................ 85
Information....................................................363 911 Assist............................................................... 369
Alerts...................................................................... 368
Calendar............................................................... 369
Sirius Travel Link................................................. 367
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States Only).................................................................. 363
Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, US Only)................................................................... 371
Information Messages.................................88
Installing Child Restraints
............................16
Child Seats............................................................... 16
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 17
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)............................................. 19
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 21
Instrument Cluster
........................................80
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................69
Interior Lamps - Vehicles With: Panoramic Roof Panel
...............................72
Center Mounted Lamp....................................... 73
Luggage Compartment Lamp......................... 73
Side Mounted Lamp............................................ 72
Interior Lamps - Vehicles Without: Panoramic Roof Panel................................71
Courtesy Lamp....................................................... 71
Luggage Compartment Lamp......................... 72
Reading Lamps...................................................... 72
Interior Mirror
....................................................78
Auto-Dimming Mirror.......................................... 78
Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle...........................171 Connecting the Jumper Cables...................... 172
Jump Starting....................................................... 173
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 172
Removing the Jumper Cables......................... 173
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Keys and Remote Controls.........................45 L
Lighting Control...............................................67
Headlamp Flasher............................................... 68
High Beams............................................................ 67
Lighting...............................................................67 General Information............................................ 67
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers.............150
Load Carrying
.................................................148
Load Limit.........................................................151
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 158
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................... 151
Locking and Unlocking
.................................53
Auto lock and Auto unlock Feature...............55
Emergency Locking with the Key................... 55
Locking and Unlocking the Doors From Inside.................................................................... 53
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key........................................................................\
54
Opening the Double Rear Doors..................... 53
Rear Emergency Exit........................................... 56
Remote Control..................................................... 53
Smart Unlocks For Integrated Keyhead Transmitter........................................................ 54
Unlocking the Doors with the Interior Door Handles............................................................... 54
Locks...................................................................53
Luggage Anchor Points
..............................148
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 242
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Maintenance..................................................193 General Information.......................................... 193
Manual Climate Control..............................96
Manual Liftgate
..............................................56
Opening and Closing the Liftgate.................. 56
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