child restraint FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2019 Owner's Manual

After all occupants have adjusted their
seats and put on seatbelts, it is very
important that they continue to sit
properly. A properly seated occupant sits
upright, leaning against the seatback, and
centered on the seat cushion, with their
feet comfortably extended on the floor.
Sitting improperly can increase the chance
of injury in a crash event. For example, if
an occupant slouches, lies down, turns
sideways, sits forward, leans forward or
sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the
chance of injury during a crash is greatly
increased.
Children and Airbags
WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure
a child in a child restraint. Never place a
rear-facing child restraint in front of an
active airbag. If you must use a
forward-facing child restraint in the front
seat, move the seat upon which the child
restraint is installed all the way back. Children must always be properly
restrained. Accident statistics suggest that
children are safer when properly restrained
in the rear seating positions than in the
front seating position. Failure to follow
these instructions may increase the risk of
injury in a crash. FRONT PASSENGER SENSING
SYSTEM WARNING:
Even with advanced
restraints systems, properly restrain
children 12 and under in a rear seating
position. Failure to follow this could
seriously increase the risk of injury or death. WARNING:
Sitting improperly, out
of position or with the seatback reclined
too far can take weight off the seat cushion
and affect the decision of the passenger
sensing system, resulting in serious injury
or death in the event of a crash. Always sit
upright against your seat back, with your
feet on the floor. WARNING:
Do not stow objects in
the seatback map pocket or hang objects
off a seatback if a child is in the front
passenger seat. Do not place objects under
the front passenger seat or between the
seat and the center console. Check the
passenger airbag indicator lamp for proper
airbag status. Failure to follow these
instructions may interfere with the front
passenger seat sensing system and
increase the risk of serious injury. WARNING:
Any alteration or
modification to the front passenger seat
may affect the performance of the front
passenger sensing system. This could
seriously increase the risk of injury or death.
This system works with sensors that are
part of the front passenger seat and
seatbelt to detect the presence of a
properly-seated occupant and determine
if the front passenger frontal airbag should
be enabled (may inflate) or not.
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The front passenger sensing system uses
a passenger airbag indicator which will
illuminate indicating that the front
passenger frontal airbag is either ON
(enabled) or OFF (disabled).
The indicator lamp is in the center stack of
the instrument panel.
Note:
When you first switch the ignition on,
the indicator lamp illuminates for a short
period of time to confirm it is functional.
The front passenger sensing system is
designed to disable (will not inflate) the
front passenger frontal airbag when a rear
facing infant seat, a forward-facing child
restraint, or a booster seat is detected.
Even with this technology, parents are
strongly encouraged to always properly
restrain children in the rear seat. The
sensor also turns off the passenger front
airbag and seat-mounted side airbag when
the passenger seat is empty.
• When the front passenger sensing
system disables (will not inflate) the
front passenger frontal airbag, the OFF
indicator lamp will illuminate and stay
illuminated to remind you that the front
passenger frontal airbag is disabled.
• If the child restraint has been installed
and the passenger airbag status
indicator illuminates the ON lamp, then
turn the vehicle off, remove the child
restraint from the vehicle and reinstall
the restraint following the child
restraint manufacturer's instructions. The front passenger sensing system is
designed to enable (may inflate) the front
passenger frontal airbag anytime the
system senses that a person of adult size
is sitting properly in the front passenger
seat.
•
When the front passenger sensing
system enables the front passenger
frontal airbag (may inflate), the ON
indicator lamp illuminates.
If a person of adult size is sitting in the front
passenger seat, but the airbag OFF
indicator lamp is illuminated, it is possible
that the person is not sitting properly in the
seat. If this happens:
• Turn the vehicle off and ask the person
to place the seatback in the full upright
position.
• Have the person sit upright in the seat,
centered on the seat cushion, with the
person ’s legs comfortably extended.
• Restart the vehicle and have the person
remain in this position for about two
minutes. This will allow the system to
detect that person and enable the
passenger frontal airbag.
• If the OFF indicator lamp remains
illuminated even after this, the person
should be advised to ride in the rear
seat.
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Passenger airbag
Passenger airbag indicator
Occupant
Disabled
OFF: Lit
Empty
ON: Unlit Disabled
OFF: Lit
Child
ON: Unlit Enabled
OFF: Unlit
Adult
ON: Lit
Note: When the passenger airbag OFF light
is illuminated, the passenger (seat
mounted) side airbag may be disabled to
avoid the risk of airbag deployment injuries.
After all occupants have adjusted their
seats and put on seatbelts, it is very
important that they continue to sit
properly. A properly seated occupant sits
upright, leaning against the seat back, and
centered on the seat cushion, with their
feet comfortably extended on the floor.
Sitting improperly can increase the chance
of injury in a crash event. For example, if
an occupant slouches, lies down, turns
sideways, sits forward, leans forward or
sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the
chance of injury during a crash is greatly
increased.
If you think that the status of the passenger
airbag off indicator lamp is incorrect, check
for the following:
• Objects lodged underneath the seat.
• Objects between the seat cushion and
the center console.
• Objects hanging off the seatback.
• Objects stowed in the seatback map
pocket.
• Objects placed on the occupant's lap.
• Cargo interference with the seat. •
Other passengers pushing or pulling on
the seat.
• Rear passenger feet and knees resting
or pushing on the seat.
The conditions listed above may cause the
weight of a properly seated occupant to
be incorrectly interpreted by the front
passenger sensing system. The person in
the front passenger seat may appear
heavier or lighter due to the conditions
described in the list above. Make sure the front passenger
sensing system is operating
properly. See Crash Sensors
and Airbag Indicator (page 47).
If the airbag readiness light is illuminated,
do the following:
The driver and adult passengers should
check for objects lodged underneath the
front passenger seat, or cargo interfering
with the seat.
If there are lodged objects, or cargo is
interfering with the seat, take the following
steps to remove the obstruction:
• Pull the vehicle over.
• Turn the vehicle off.
• Driver and adult passengers should
check for any objects lodged
underneath the front passenger seat
or cargo interfering with the seat.
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or rollover events, the Safety Canopy will
be activated, regardless of which seats are
occupied. The Safety Canopy is designed
to inflate between the side window area
and occupants to further enhance
protection provided in side impact crashes
and rollover events.
The system consists of the following:
•
Safety canopy curtain airbags located
above the trim panels over the front
and rear side windows identified by a
label or wording on the headliner or
coat hook.
• A flexible headliner which opens above
the side doors to allow air curtain
deployment. •
The crash sensors and monitoring
system have a readiness indicator. See
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
(page 47).
Children 12 years old and under should
always be properly restrained in the rear
seats. The Safety Canopy will not interfere
with children restrained using a properly
installed child or booster seat because it
is designed to inflate downward from the
headliner above the doors along the side
window opening. The design and development of the Safety
Canopy included recommended testing
procedures that were developed by a
group of automotive safety experts known
as the Side Airbag Technical Working
Group. These recommended testing
procedures help reduce the risk of injuries
related to the deployment of side airbags
(including the Safety Canopy).
CRASH SENSORS AND
AIRBAG INDICATOR
WARNING:
Modifying or adding
equipment to the front end of your vehicle
(including hood, bumper system, frame,
front end body structure, tow hooks and
hood pins) may affect the performance of
the airbag system, increasing the risk of
injury. Do not modify or add equipment to
the front end of your vehicle.
Your vehicle has a collection of crash and
occupant sensors which provide
information to the restraints control
module. The restraints control module
deploys (activates) the seatbelt
pretensioners, driver airbag, passenger
airbag, knee airbag(s), seat mounted side
airbags and the Safety Canopy. Based on
the type of crash, the restraints control
module deploys the appropriate safety
devices.
The restraints control module also
monitors the readiness of the above safety
devices plus the crash and occupant
sensors. The readiness of the safety
system is indicated by a warning indicator
light in the instrument cluster or by a
backup tone if the warning light is not
working. Routine maintenance of the
airbag is not required.
A difficulty with the system is indicated by
one or more of the following:
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Vehicles with Auto-fold
The exterior mirrors fold when you lock
your vehicle and unfold when you unlock
your vehicle.
For tight parking conditions,
press the control to fold the
mirrors.
Press the control again to unfold the
mirrors.
If you press the control to fold in the
mirrors with auto-fold on, the mirrors do
not unfold when you unlock your vehicle.
You can switch auto-fold on or off in the
information display. See General
Information (page 92).
Note: The power folding mirrors operate
with the ignition on, and for several minutes
after you switch the ignition off.
Note: If you fold and unfold the mirrors
several times within one minute, the power
fold function may turn off to protect the
motors from overheating.
INTERIOR MIRROR - VEHICLES
WITHOUT: AUTO-DIMMING
INTERIOR MIRROR WARNING: Do not adjust the mirrors
when your vehicle is moving. This could
result in the loss of control of your vehicle,
serious personal injury or death.
Pull the tab below the mirror toward you
to reduce the effect of bright light from
behind. INTERIOR MIRROR - VEHICLES
WITH: AUTO-DIMMING
INTERIOR MIRROR WARNING: Do not adjust the mirrors
when your vehicle is moving. This could
result in the loss of control of your vehicle,
serious personal injury or death.
The mirror dims to reduce the effect of
bright light from behind. It returns to
normal when the bright light from behind
is no longer present or if you shift into
reverse (R).
Do not block the sensors on the front and
back of the mirror.
Note: A rear center passenger or raised rear
center head restraint could prevent light
from reaching the sensor.
SUN SHADES WARNING:
Do not let children play
with the sun shade or leave them
unattended in the vehicle. They may
seriously hurt themselves. WARNING:
When closing the sun
shade, you should verify that it is free of
obstructions and make sure that children
and pets are not in the proximity of the
sunshade.
The control is located in the overhead
console.
The sun shade has a one-touch open and
close feature. To stop motion during
one-touch operation, press the control a
second time.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Notice to Utility Vehicle, Van and
Truck Owners
WARNING: Utility vehicles have a
significantly higher rollover rate than other
types of vehicles. To reduce the risk of
serious injury or death from a rollover or
other crash you must avoid sharp turns and
abrupt maneuvers, drive at safe speeds for
the conditions, keep tires properly inflated,
never overload or improperly load your
vehicle, and make sure every passenger is
properly restrained. WARNING:
In a rollover crash, an
unbelted person is significantly more likely
to die than a person wearing a seat belt.
All occupants must wear seat belts.
Children and infants must use appropriate
restraints to minimize the risk of injury or
ejection. Utility vehicles and trucks handle
differently than passenger cars in the
various driving conditions that are
encountered on streets, highways and
off-road. Utility vehicles and trucks are not
designed for cornering at speeds as high
as passenger cars any more than low-slung
sports cars are designed to perform
satisfactorily under off-road conditions. How Your Vehicle Differs from
Other Vehicles
Sport-utility vehicles, vans and trucks can
differ from some other vehicles in a few
noticeable ways. Your vehicle may be:
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Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L
Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex
Fuel................................................................340
Air Conditioning System.................................. 341
Automatic Transmission................................ 344
Brake System...................................................... 343
Engine..................................................................... 341
Fuel Tank............................................................... 343
Grease.................................................................... 344
Locks...................................................................... 344
Washer Reservoir............................................... 343
Capacities and Specifications - 2.5L................................................................345
Air Conditioning System................................. 345
Automatic Transmission................................ 349
Brake System...................................................... 348
Engine.................................................................... 346
Fuel Tank.............................................................. 348
Grease.................................................................... 350
Locks...................................................................... 349
Washer Reservoir............................................... 348
Capacities and Specifications.................327
Cargo Nets......................................................222
Installing the Net................................................ 222
Removing the Net.............................................. 224
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 287
Catalytic Converter
......................................159
On-Board Diagnostics System...................... 159
Changing a Bulb...........................................278 Central High Mounted Brake Lamp.............281
Front Fog Lamps............................................... 280
Headlamp............................................................. 278
Interior Lamps...................................................... 281
License Plate Lamp........................................... 281
Rear Lamps........................................................... 281
Side Direction Indicator.................................. 280
Changing a Fuse..........................................260 Fuse Types........................................................... 260
General Information......................................... 260
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box...........260
Changing a Road Wheel...........................320 Changing a Road Wheel................................... 321
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly Information
..................................................... 320
Stowing the Flat or Spare Tire...................... 324
Changing the 12V Battery..........................273 Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.0L
Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel, 1.5L
Duratorq-TDCi Diesel
..............................283
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.5L.................................................................283
Changing the Front Wiper Blades..........275
Changing the Rear Wiper Blades - Vehicles With: Manual Liftgate
............275
Changing the Rear Wiper Blades - Vehicles With: Rear Cargo Doors
........276
Checking MyKey System Status..............60
Checking the Wiper Blades......................275
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................38
Child Restraint Positioning.........................28
Child Safety
.......................................................18
General Information............................................. 18
Child Safety Locks.........................................30 Left-Hand Side....................................................... 31
Right-Hand Side.................................................... 31
Cigar Lighter
.....................................................131
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................291
Cleaning Products.......................................286
Cleaning the Exterior..................................287 Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 287
Exterior Chrome Parts..................................... 288
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 288
Stripes or Graphics........................................... 288
Underbody........................................................... 288
Under Hood......................................................... 288
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
........................290
Cleaning the Interior...................................289 Fabric, Carpets, Cloth Seats, Headliners
and Floor Mats.............................................. 289
Instrument Cluster Screens, LCD Screens and Radio Screens....................................... 290
Leather Interior................................................... 290
Rear Windows.................................................... 290
Seatbelts.............................................................. 289
Storage Compartments, Cup Holders and Ashtrays........................................................... 290
Suede Micro Fiber Fabric................................ 290
Cleaning the Wheels..................................292
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................289
Clearing All MyKeys......................................60 MyKey Information Messages......................... 60
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Information Displays.....................................92
General Information............................................ 92
Information Messages.................................94
Active Park Assist................................................. 95
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 95
Alarm........................................................................\
95
Automatic High Beam Control....................... 96
Auto-Start-Stop................................................... 96
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert Systems.................................................... 97
Brake System......................................................... 97
Doors and Locks................................................... 98
Driver Alert.............................................................. 98
Engine...................................................................... 98
Fuel System........................................................... 99
Headlamps............................................................. 99
Hill Start Assist..................................................... 99
Lane Keeping System........................................ 99
Maintenance........................................................ 100
MyKey...................................................................... 101
Parking Aid............................................................. 101
Parking Brake....................................................... 102
Pre-Collision Assist............................................ 102
Rear Window Lock............................................. 102
Remote Control................................................... 102
Selective Catalytic Reductant System............................................................... 103
Stability Control.................................................. 105
Starting System.................................................. 105
Steering System................................................. 105
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................106
Transmission ........................................................ 106
Wireless Accessory Charging......................... 107
Installing Child Restraints............................19 Child Restraints...................................................... 19
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts......................... 20
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)............................................ 22
Using Tether Straps............................................. 24
Instrument Cluster.........................................87
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................79
Instrument Panel Overview.........................17
Interior Lamps.................................................82 Courtesy Lamp...................................................... 82
Reading Lamps..................................................... 82
Interior Mirror - Vehicles With: Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror
.................85 Interior Mirror - Vehicles Without:
Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror
.................85
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................243 Connecting the Jumper Cables.................... 243
Jump Starting...................................................... 244
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 243
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 244
K
Keyless Entry
....................................................67
Disabled Keys........................................................ 68
General Information............................................ 67
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade........................................................... 68
Locking Your Vehicle........................................... 67
Passive Key............................................................. 67
Unlocking Your Vehicle...................................... 68
Keys and Remote Controls..........................51
L
Lane Keeping System
................................205
Lane Keeping System Display...................... 208
Lane Keeping System Messages.................209
Lane Keeping System Settings.................... 206
Lane Keeping System Warning Lamps and Indicators......................................................... 208
Switching Lane Keeping System On or Off...................................................................... 206
Liftgate...............................................................69
Lighting Control
..............................................78
Headlamp Flasher................................................ 79
High Beams............................................................ 78
Parking Lamps....................................................... 78
Lighting...............................................................78 General Information............................................ 78
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers.............224
Load Carrying
.................................................221
Load Limit.......................................................225
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................ 229
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