airbag off FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2019 User Guide

Note:
You cannot permanently switch off
the automatic shutdown. If you switch it
off, it turns on each time you switch the
ignition on.
Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Stationary
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
1. Shift into park (P).
2. Turn the key to position 0.
3. Apply the parking brake.
Vehicles with a Push Button Ignition
Switch
See
Push Button Ignition Switch (page
135).
Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Moving WARNING:
Switching off the engine
when your vehicle is still moving results in
a significant decrease in braking
assistance. Higher effort is required to
apply the brakes and to stop your vehicle.
A significant decrease in steering
assistance could also occur. The steering
does not lock, but higher effort could be
required to steer your vehicle. When you
switch the ignition off, some electrical
circuits, for example airbags, also turn off.
If you unintentionally switch the ignition
off, shift into neutral (N) and restart the
engine.
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
1. Shift into neutral and use the brakes to
bring your vehicle to a safe stop.
2. Shift into park (P).
3. Turn the key to position
0.
4. Apply the parking brake. Vehicles with a Push Button Ignition
Switch
See
Push Button Ignition Switch (page
135).
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes WARNING: Exhaust leaks may result
in entry of harmful and potentially lethal
fumes into the passenger compartment.
If you smell exhaust fumes inside your
vehicle, have your vehicle inspected
immediately. Do not drive if you smell
exhaust fumes.
Important Ventilating Information
If you stop your vehicle and then leave the
engine idling for long periods, we
recommend that you do one of the
following:
• Open the windows at least 1 in (3 cm).
• Set your climate control to outside air.
Engine Warning Lamps Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Check Engine
If it illuminates when the engine is running
this indicates a malfunction. The On Board
Diagnostics system has detected a
malfunction of the vehicle emission control
system.
If it flashes, engine misfire may be
occurring. Increased exhaust gas
temperatures could damage the catalytic
converter or other vehicle components.
Avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration
and have your vehicle immediately
serviced. Powertrain Warning Lamp
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required to steer your vehicle. When you
switch the ignition off, some electrical
circuits, for example airbags, also turn off.
If you unintentionally switch the ignition
off, shift into neutral (N) and restart the
engine.
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
1.
Shift into neutral and use the brakes to
bring your vehicle to a safe stop.
2. When your vehicle has stopped, shift into park (P) or neutral and switch the
ignition off.
3. Apply the parking brake.
Vehicles with Keyless Start
See Push Button Ignition Switch (page
135).
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes WARNING: Exhaust leaks may result
in entry of harmful and potentially lethal
fumes into the passenger compartment.
If you smell exhaust fumes inside your
vehicle, have your vehicle inspected
immediately. Do not drive if you smell
exhaust fumes.
Important Ventilating Information
If you stop your vehicle and then leave the
engine idling for long periods, we
recommend that you do one of the
following:
• Open the windows at least 1 in (3 cm).
• Set your climate control to outside air. STARTING A DIESEL ENGINE
Before starting your vehicle, check the
following:
•
Make sure the headlamps and
electrical accessories are off.
• Make sure the parking brake is on.
• Make sure the transmission is in park
(P).
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
1. Turn the key to position
II.
2. Wait until the glow plug indicator turns
off.
3. Fully press the brake pedal.
Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
4. Turn the key to position
III.
Note: Releasing the brake pedal when the
engine is starting stops the engine cranking
and the ignition returns to on.
Note: When the temperature is below
5°F
(-15°C), you may need to crank the engine
for up to 10 seconds.
Note: You can only attempt to start the
engine for a limited amount of time before
the starting system temporarily disables. If
you exceed the starting time limit, a
message may appear and you cannot
attempt to start the engine for at least 15
minutes.
Vehicles with a Push Button
Ignition Switch
See
Push Button Ignition Switch (page
135).
Failure to Start
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
If the engine does not start, do the
following:
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
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2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Shift into park (P).
4. Turn the key to position III until the
engine starts.
Vehicles with a Push Button Ignition
Switch
See
Push Button Ignition Switch (page
135).
Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Stationary
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
1. Shift into park (P).
2. Turn the key to position
0.
3. Apply the parking brake.
Vehicles with a Push Button Ignition
Switch
See
Push Button Ignition Switch (page
135).
Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Moving WARNING:
Switching off the engine
when your vehicle is still moving results in
a significant decrease in braking
assistance. Higher effort is required to
apply the brakes and to stop your vehicle.
A significant decrease in steering
assistance could also occur. The steering
does not lock, but higher effort could be
required to steer your vehicle. When you
switch the ignition off, some electrical
circuits, for example airbags, also turn off.
If you unintentionally switch the ignition
off, shift into neutral (N) and restart the
engine. Vehicles with an Ignition Key
1.
Shift into neutral and use the brakes to
bring your vehicle to a safe stop.
2. Shift into park (P).
3. Turn the key to position
0.
4. Apply the parking brake.
Vehicles with a Push Button Ignition
Switch
See
Push Button Ignition Switch (page
135).
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes WARNING: Exhaust leaks may result
in entry of harmful and potentially lethal
fumes into the passenger compartment.
If you smell exhaust fumes inside your
vehicle, have your vehicle inspected
immediately. Do not drive if you smell
exhaust fumes.
Important Ventilating Information
If you stop your vehicle and then leave the
engine idling for long periods, we
recommend that you do one of the
following:
• Open the windows at least 1 in (3 cm).
• Set your climate control to outside air.
Glow Plug Indicator If it illuminates, wait until it turns
off before starting.
Engine Warning Lamps Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Check Engine
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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. POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM
The system flashes the turn signal lamps
and sounds the horn (intermittently) in the
event of a serious impact that deploys an
airbag (front, side, side curtain or Safety
Canopy) or the seatbelt pretensioners.
The horn and lamps will turn off when:
•
The hazard control button is pressed
• The panic button (if equipped) is
pressed on the remote entry
transmitter
• Your vehicle runs out of power
TOWING POINTS
Front Towing Point WARNING: Make sure that the
towing eye is fully tightened. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury. WARNING:
You must switch the
ignition on when your vehicle is being
towed. 1. Carefully remove the cover.
2. Install the towing eye.
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CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND
WIPER BLADES
Car wash chemicals and environmental
fallout can result in windshield and wiper
blade contamination. Dirty windshield and
wipers will result in poor windshield wiper
operation. Keep the windshield and wiper
blades clean to maintain windshield wiper
performance.
To clean the windshield and wiper blades:
•
Clean the windshield with a
non-abrasive glass cleaner. When
cleaning the interior of the windshield,
avoid getting any glass cleaner on the
instrument panel or door panels. Wipe
any glass cleaner off these surfaces
immediately.
• For windshields contaminated with
tree sap, chemicals, wax or bugs, clean
the entire windshield using steel wool
(no greater than 0000 grade) in a
circular motion and rinse with water.
• Clean the wiper blades with isopropyl
rubbing alcohol or windshield washer
concentrate.
Note: Do not use razor blades or other
sharp objects to clean or remove decals
from the inside of the heated rear window.
The vehicle warranty does not cover
damage caused to the heated rear window
grid lines.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR
Note: Do not allow air fresheners and hand
sanitizers to spill on interior surfaces. If a
spill occurs, wipe off immediately. Damage
may not be covered by your warranty.
Note: Do not use household cleaning
products or glass cleaners, which can stain
and discolor the fabric and affect the flame
retardant abilities of the seat materials. Note:
We recommend distilled water when
cleaning.
Fabric, Carpets, Cloth Seats,
Headliners and Floor Mats
Note: Avoid soaking any surface. Do not
use excessive amounts of water to clean
the vehicle interior.
Note: To avoid spots or discoloration, clean
the entire surface.
To clean:
• Remove dust and loose dirt with a
vacuum cleaner or brush.
• Wipe the surface with a soft, damp
cloth and a mild soap and water
solution. Dry the area with a clean, soft
cloth.
• If a ring forms on the fabric after spot
cleaning, clean the entire area
immediately, but do not soak or the
ring will set.
Seatbelts WARNING: Do not use cleaning
solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle's
seatbelts, as these actions may weaken
the belt webbing. WARNING:
On vehicles equipped
with seat-mounted airbags, do not use
chemical solvents or strong detergents.
Such products could contaminate the side
airbag system and affect performance of
the side airbag in a crash.
Note: Do not use abrasives, or chemical
solvents to clean them.
Note: Do not allow moisture to penetrate
the seatbelt retractor mechanism.
Cleaning may safely be carried out using
mild soap and water. Let them dry
naturally, away from artificial heat.
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911 Assist...........................................................49
911 Assist May Not Work If................................ 50
911 Assist Privacy Notice................................... 50
In the Event of a Crash....................................... 50
A
A/C See: Climate Control......................................... 108
About This Manual
...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 173
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 174
Accessories.....................................................412 Exterior Style........................................................ 412
Interior Style.......................................................... 412
Lifestyle.................................................................. 412
Peace of Mind...................................................... 412
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 13
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control............196
Active Park Assist.........................................184 Using Active Park Assist.................................. 185
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................276 Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 278
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 276
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................74
Airbag Disposal..............................................48
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 108
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.0L
Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel, 1.5L
Duratorq-TDCi Diesel.................................. 283
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.5L..................................................................... 283
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm......................................... 72
AM/FM Radio - Vehicles Without: SYNC 3
......................................................................358
Selecting a Radio Source............................... 358Anti-Theft Alarm
.............................................72
Alarm System......................................................... 72
Arming the Alarm................................................. 72
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 73
Full Guard and Reduced Guard....................... 72
Triggering the Alarm............................................ 72
Appendices
....................................................434
Apps.................................................................385 Using Apps on an Android Device...............386
Using Apps on an iOS Device........................ 385
At a Glance
.........................................................17
Audible Warnings and Indicators............90 Airbag Secondary Warning Audible
Warning.............................................................. 90
Automatic Transmission Audible Warning.............................................................. 90
Door Ajar Audible Warning................................ 91
Fasten Seatbelt Audible Warning................... 91
Headlamps On Audible Warning.................... 91
Key in Ignition Audible Warning....................... 91
Parking Brake On Audible Warning................91
Audio System
................................................352
General Information......................................... 352
Audio Unit Clock and Date Displays - Vehicles Without: SYNC 3
.....................358
Adjusting the Clock........................................... 358
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC 3
......................................................................356
Adjusting the Volume...................................... 356
Changing Radio Stations................................ 357
Pausing or Playing Media................................ 357
Scrolling Through the Menu Options.........357
Seek Down and Previous Track Button................................................................ 357
Seek Up and Next Track Button................... 357
Sound Settings................................................... 357
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........356
Switching the Screen On and Off................357
Audio Unit - Vehicles Without: SYNC 3.......................................................................353
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 353
Changing Radio Stations................................ 354
Pausing or Playing Media............................... 356
Returning to the Previous Screen................356
Scrolling Through the Menu Options.........355
Seek Down and Previous Track Button............................................................... 356
Seek Up and Next Track Button.................. 356
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Climate Control............................................108
Clock...................................................................94
Type 1........................................................................\
94
Type 2....................................................................... 94
Cold Weather Precautions.......................239
Connecting a Bluetooth Device - Vehicles Without: SYNC 3.....................358
Pairing a Device.................................................. 358
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check........................... 268
Cornering Lamps
.............................................81
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........47
Creating a MyKey - Vehicles With: Push Button Start
...................................................57
MyKey Information Messages......................... 58
Creating a MyKey - Vehicles Without: Push Button Start........................................57
MyKey Information Messages.......................... 57
Cross Traffic Alert..........................................211 False Alerts............................................................ 213
Switching the System Off and On................213
System Errors....................................................... 213
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts................................................................... 212
System Limitations............................................ 213
Using the System................................................. 211
Cruise Control................................................195 Principle of Operation....................................... 195
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 195
Cup Holders....................................................133
Customer Assistance
..................................247
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment
Data........................................................................\
11
Event Data................................................................. 11
Service Data............................................................ 10
Services That Third Parties Provide...............12
Services That We Provide.................................. 12
Vehicles With a Modem...................................... 12
Vehicles With SYNC............................................. 12
Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles With: SYNC 3..............................................462
Radio Frequency Statement......................... 462Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles
With: Wireless Accessory
Charging.......................................................462
Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles Without: SYNC 3
........................................461
Radio Frequency Statement.......................... 461
Diesel Particulate Filter..............................163 Diesel Particulate Filter Automatic
Regeneration................................................... 164
Diesel Particulate Filter Manual Regeneration................................................... 165
On-Board Diagnostics System...................... 163
Direction Indicators
.......................................82
Doors and Locks.............................................63
Drive Belt Routing - 1.5L Duratorq-TDCi Diesel............................................................284
Drive Belt Routing - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel
...............................284
Drive Belt Routing - 2.5L...........................285
Driver Alert.....................................................203 Driver Alert System Display........................... 204
Driver Alert System Messages...................... 205
Driver Alert System Warnings....................... 203
Switching Driver Alert On or Off.................. 204
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................41 Children and Airbags........................................... 42
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment......................................................... 41
Driver Knee Airbag
.........................................46
Driving Aids....................................................202
Driving Hints..................................................238
Driving Through Water
...............................239
E
Eco Mode
.........................................................213
Eco Mode System Display............................... 214
Principle of Operation....................................... 213
Economical Driving.....................................238
Electromagnetic Compatibility
..............434
Emission Law.................................................158 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........159
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 158
End User License Agreement.................436 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 436
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V
Vehicle Care...................................................286
Vehicle Certification Label.......................334
Vehicle Identification Number................333
Vehicle Storage.............................................292
Battery................................................................... 293
Body........................................................................\
292
Brakes.................................................................... 293
Cooling system................................................... 293
Engine.................................................................... 293
Fuel system.......................................................... 293
General.................................................................. 292
Miscellaneous..................................................... 293
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................293
Tires........................................................................\
293
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 108
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............333
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................88 Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator.................88
Airbag Warning Lamp........................................ 88
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp
................................................................... 88
Blind Spot Information System Indicator............................................................. 88
Brake System Warning Lamp.......................... 89
Cruise Control Indicator..................................... 89
Direction Indicator............................................... 89
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Lamp................................................................... 89
Engine Warning Lamps..................................... 89
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp..................... 89
Front Fog Lamp Indicator................................. 89
Hazard Flashers Warning Lamp..................... 90
High Beam Headlamp Indicator.................... 90
Ignition Warning Lamp...................................... 90
Information Message Indicator...................... 90
Lamps on Indicator............................................. 90
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp....................... 90
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp.................90
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp............................. 90
Stability Control and Traction Control Indicator............................................................. 90Stability Control and Traction Control Off
Warning Lamp................................................. 90
Washer Fluid Check.....................................273
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 287
Waxing.............................................................288
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 320
Wheels and Tires.........................................295 General Information......................................... 295
Windows and Mirrors
....................................83
Windshield Washers......................................76
Windshield Wipers.........................................75
Intermittent Wipe................................................. 75
Speed Dependent Wipers................................. 75
Winter Tires See: Using Winter Tires.................................... 315
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................. 275
Wipers and Washers.....................................75
Wireless Accessory Charging...................132
Wrecker Towing See: Transporting the Vehicle....................... 236
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