power steering fluid FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2018 Owners Manual

Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Requires registered technician
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
See Service Manual
Service engine soon
Side airbag
Shield the eyes
Stability control
Windshield wash and wipe DATA RECORDING
Service Data Recording
Service data recorders in your vehicle are
capable of collecting and storing
diagnostic information about your vehicle.
This potentially includes information about
the performance or status of various
systems and modules in the vehicle, such
as engine, throttle, steering or brake
systems. In order to properly diagnose and
service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company
(Ford of Canada in Canada), and service
and repair facilities may access or share
among them vehicle diagnostic
information received through a direct
connection to your vehicle when
diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.
Additionally, Ford Motor Company (Ford
of Canada, in Canada) may, where
permitted by law, use vehicle diagnostic
information for vehicle improvement or
with other information we may have about
you, (for example, your contact
information), to offer you products or
services that may interest you. Data may
be provided to our service providers such
as part suppliers that may help diagnose
malfunctions, and who are similarly
obligated to protect data. We retain this
data only as long as necessary to perform
these functions or to comply with law. We
may provide information where required
in response to official requests to law
enforcement or other government
authorities or third parties acting with
lawful authority or court order, and such
information may be used in legal
proceedings. For U.S. only (if equipped), if
you choose to use connected apps and
services, such as SYNC Vehicle Health
Report or MyFord Mobile App, you consent
that certain diagnostic information may
also be accessed electronically by Ford
Motor Company and Ford authorized
service facilities, and that the diagnostic
information may be used to provide
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False Alerts
Note:
If your vehicle has a tow bar with a
factory equipped trailer tow module and it
is towing a trailer, the sensors will
automatically turn the Cross Traffic Alert
off. If your vehicle has a tow bar but no
factory equipped trailer tow module, it is
recommended to turn the Cross Traffic Alert
off manually. Operating Cross Traffic Alert
with a trailer attached will cause poor Cross
Traffic Alert performance.
There may be certain instances when there
is a false alert by the Cross Traffic Alert
system that illuminates the alert indicator
with no vehicle in the coverage zone. Some
amount of false alerts are normal; they are
temporary and self-correct.
System Errors
If Cross Traffic Alert senses a problem with
the left or right sensor a message will
appear in the information display. See
Information Messages (page 87).
Switching the System Off and On
You can temporarily switch Cross Traffic
Alert off in the information display. See
General Information
(page 84). When
you switch Cross Traffic Alert off, you will
not receive alerts and the information
display will display a system off message.
Note: The Cross Traffic Alert switches on
whenever the ignition is switched on and
ready to provide appropriate alerts when
the transmission is in reverse (R). Cross
Traffic Alert will not remember the last
selected on or off setting.
You can also have Cross Traffic Alert
switched off permanently at an authorized
dealer. Once switched off permanently,
the system can only be switched back on
at an authorized dealer. STEERING
Electric Power Steering WARNINGS
The electric power steering system
has diagnostic checks that
continuously monitor the system. If
a fault is detected, a message displays in
the information display. Stop your vehicle
as soon as it is safe to do so. Switch the
ignition off. After at least 10 seconds,
switch the ignition on and watch the
information display for a steering system
warning message. If a steering system
warning message returns, have the system
checked by an authorized dealer. If the system detects an error, you
may not feel a difference in the
steering, however a serious condition
may exist. Obtain immediate service from
an authorized dealer, failure to do so may
result in loss of steering control. Your vehicle has an electric power steering
system. There is no fluid reservoir. No
maintenance is required.
If your vehicle loses electrical power while
you are driving, electric power steering
assistance is lost. The steering system still
operates and you can steer your vehicle
manually. Manually steering your vehicle
requires more effort.
Extreme continuous steering may increase
the effort required for you to steer your
vehicle. This increased effort prevents
overheating and permanent damage to
the steering system. You do not lose the
ability to steer your vehicle manually.
Typical steering and driving maneuvers
allow the system to cool and return to
normal operation.
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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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