transmission fluid FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2018 User Guide

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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Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
(such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
* This is an optional feature. 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 200).
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control.......................................... 96
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 134
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes.................................................................134
Accessories....................................................384 Exterior Style....................................................... 384
Interior Style........................................................ 384
Lifestyle................................................................. 384
Peace of Mind..................................................... 384
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 12
Adjusting the Headlamps...........................211 Horizontal Aim Adjustment............................ 212
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................... 211
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................60
Airbag Disposal...............................................45
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 96
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter..............218
Appendices...................................................406
Apps.................................................................356 ........................................................................\
.......... 356
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 358
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............82 Automatic Transmission Warning
Chime.................................................................. 83
Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 82
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 82
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................. 83
Audio Control..................................................60
Audio Input Jack...........................................275
Audio System
.................................................261
General Information.......................................... 261
Audio Troubleshooting
..............................276
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Satellite Radio..............................267
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC.............................................................265 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/
FM...................................................................262
AUX Button.......................................................... 265
Clock Button........................................................ 264
Frequency Band Buttons................................ 264
Menu Button........................................................ 265
Sound Button...................................................... 264
Station Preset Buttons.................................... 264
Station Tuning Buttons................................... 264
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD..................................................269
Autolamps........................................................67 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 67
Automatic Climate Control........................97 Mono Mode............................................................ 98
Switching Mono Mode Back On..................... 99
Switching Mono Mode Off............................... 99
Temperature Control.......................................... 98
Automatic Transmission.............................131 Brake-Shift Interlock.......................................... 132
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow................................................................... 133
SelectShift Automatic® Transmission.................................................... 131
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission.............................. 131
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................206
Autowipers.......................................................63
Auxiliary Power Points.................................113 12 Volt DC Power Point...................................... 113
Locations................................................................. 113
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 206
Blind Spot Information System..............146 Switching the System Off and On...............148
System Errors....................................................... 148
Using the System............................................... 146
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........197
Booster Seats..................................................24 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 25
Brake Fluid Check
.......................................206
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