oil temperature FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2019 User Guide

Engine
•
Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil
contains contaminates which may
cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected. Brakes
•
Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under your vehicle are covered
with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)
every 15 days to lubricate working parts
and prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage such as mice or squirrel
nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire
inflation per the Tire Label.
• Check brake pedal operation. Drive
your vehicle
15 ft (4.5 m) back and
forth to remove rust build-up.
• Check fluid levels (including coolant,
oil and gas) to make sure there are no
leaks, and fluids are at recommended
levels.
• If you remove the battery, clean the
battery cable ends and check for
damage.
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Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely
Cold Climates
To improve engine cold start performance,
we recommend that you use the following
alternative engine oil in extreme cold
climates, where the ambient temperature
reaches -22°F (-30°C) or below.
Materials Specification
Name
WSS-M2C947-B1
Engine Oil - SAE 0W-20 - Synthetic Blend Motor Oil
(U.S.)
(Canada)
XO-0W20-Q1SP (U.S.) Engine Coolant
Capacities
Quantity
Variant
8.5 qt (8 L)
All.
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Engine Block Heater....................................144
Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 145
Engine Coolant Check...............................268
Adding Coolant.................................................. 268
Coolant Change................................................. 270
Engine Coolant Temperature Management....................................................271
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 270
Recycled Coolant............................................... 270
Severe Climates................................................. 270
Engine Cooling Fan - Diesel.....................268
Engine Cooling Fan - Gasoline................267
Engine Emission Control...........................158
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 70
Engine Oil Check..........................................266 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 266
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.5L Duratorq-TDCi Diesel.............................................................265
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel/2.5L....................266
Engine Specifications - 1.5L Duratorq-TDCi Diesel..............................327
Engine Specifications - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel
...............................328
Engine Specifications - 2.5L....................329
Entertainment...............................................377 Playing Music From a USB or Media
Player................................................................. 378
Streaming Music From a Bluetooth Device................................................................ 378
Using the Radio................................................... 377
Environment.....................................................16
Essential Towing Checks..........................233 Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 235
Hitches................................................................... 234
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft....................................................... 236
Safety Chains...................................................... 234
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 234
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 235
Trailer Towing Connector................................ 234
When Towing a Trailer..................................... 235
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options.................................15
Exterior Mirrors
................................................84
Adjusting the Mirrors.......................................... 84Folding the Mirrors...............................................
84
F
Fan See: Engine Cooling Fan - Diesel.................268
See: Engine Cooling Fan - Gasoline............267
Fastening the Seatbelts...............................33 Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 34
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................34
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 320
Flat Tire Inflation See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit................296
Floor Mats.......................................................239
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps......................................... 81
Ford Credit
.........................................................13
US Only..................................................................... 13
Ford Protect....................................................414 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY)........................................... 415
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)................................................................... 414
Front Fog Lamps.............................................81
Front Parking Aid...........................................181 Front Parking Aid Information
Messages.......................................................... 183
Object Distance Indicator................................ 182
Front Passenger Sensing System............42
Front Wiper Blades See: Changing the Front Wiper Blades.......275
Fuel and Refueling.......................................148
Fuel Consumption
........................................157
Advertised Capacity........................................... 157
Fuel Economy....................................................... 157
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................153
Fuel Quality - Diesel....................................148 Biodiesel................................................................ 149
Diesel Fuel Additives ........................................ 150
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Not Required ..........149
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Required (United
States/Canada/Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin
Islands And Other Locales) ...................... 148
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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
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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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