battery FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2019 Owner's Guide

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Vehicles Sold in the United States:
Getting Roadside Assistance
To fully assist you should you have a
vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company
offers a complimentary roadside
assistance program. This program is
separate from the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
The service is available:
•
24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• For the coverage period listed on the
Roadside Assistance Card included in
your Owner's Manual portfolio.
Roadside Assistance covers:
• A flat tire change with a good spare
(except vehicles supplied with a tire
inflation kit).
• Battery jump start.
• Lock-out assistance (key replacement
cost is the customer's responsibility).
• Fuel delivery — independent service
contractors, if not prohibited by state,
local or municipal law, shall deliver up
to 2 gal (8 L) of gasoline or 5 gal (20 L)
of diesel fuel to a disabled vehicle.
Roadside Assistance limits fuel delivery
service to two no-charge occurrences
within a 12-month period.
• Winch out — available within 100 ft
(30 m) of a paved or county
maintained road, no recoveries. •
Towing — independent service
contractors, if not prohibited by state,
local or municipal law, shall tow Ford
eligible vehicles to an authorized dealer
within
35 mi (56 km) of the
disablement location or to the nearest
authorized dealer. If a member
requests a tow to an authorized dealer
that is more than
35 mi (56 km) from
the disablement location, the member
shall be responsible for any mileage
costs in excess of
35 mi (56 km).
• Roadside Assistance includes up to
$200 for a towed trailer if the disabled
eligible vehicle requires service at the
nearest authorized dealer. If the towing
vehicle is operational but the trailer is
not, then the trailer does not qualify for
any roadside services.
Vehicles Sold in the United States:
Using Roadside Assistance
Complete the roadside assistance
identification card and place it in your
wallet for quick reference. This card is in
the owner's information portfolio in the
glove compartment.
United States vehicle customers who
require Roadside Assistance, call
1-800-241-3673.
If you need to arrange roadside assistance
for yourself, Ford Motor Company
reimburses a reasonable amount for
towing to the nearest dealership within
35 mi (56 km)
. To obtain reimbursement
information, United States vehicle
customers call 1-800-241-3673.
Customers need to submit their original
receipts.
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Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting
Roadside Assistance
To fully assist you should you have a
vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company of
Canada, Limited offers a complimentary
roadside assistance program. This
program is eligible within Canada or the
continental United States.
This program is separate from the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty, but the coverage
is concurrent with the powertrain coverage
period of your vehicle.
Canadian customers who require roadside
assistance, call 1-800-665-2006.
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using
Roadside Assistance
Complete the roadside assistance
identification card and place it in your
wallet for quick reference.
In Canada, this card is found in the
Warranty Guide in the glove compartment
of your vehicle.
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside
Assistance Program Coverage
The service is available 24 hours a day,
seven days a week.
Canadian roadside coverage and benefits
may differ from the U.S. coverage.
If you require more information, please
refer to the coverage section of your
warranty guide, call us in Canada at
1-800-665-2006, or visit our website at
www.ford.ca.
HAZARD FLASHERS
Note:
If used when the vehicle is not
running, the battery will lose charge. There
may be insufficient power to restart your
vehicle. The hazard warning button is
located on the instrument panel.
Use it when your vehicle is
creating a safety hazard for other
motorists.
• Press the button to turn on the hazard
warning function, and the front and
rear direction indicators will flash.
• Press the button again to turn them
off.
FUEL SHUTOFF WARNING: Failure to inspect and if
necessary repair fuel leaks after a crash
may increase the risk of fire and serious
injury. We recommend that the fuel system
be inspected by an authorized dealer after
any crash.
In the event of a moderate to severe crash,
your vehicle is fitted with a fuel pump
shut-off feature that stops the flow of fuel
to the engine. Not every impact will cause
a shut-off.
Should the engine turn off after a crash,
you may restart the engine by carrying out
the following.
Ignition Switch
1. Switch the ignition off.
2. Switch the ignition to position
III.
3. Switch the ignition off.
4. Switch the ignition on again to re-enable the fuel pump.
Note: Various system checks are
automatically carried out before the vehicle
will restart. if your vehicle fails to restart
after the third attempt, the system has
detected a fault that requires service. We
recommend you contact an authorized
dealer.
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Keyless Starting (If Equipped)
1. Without applying the brake pedal, press and release the button once.
2. Press the brake pedal, and then press and release the button once.
3. Without applying the brake pedal, press and release the button once.
4. Press the brake pedal, and then press and hold the button until the engine
starts.
Note: Various system checks are
automatically carried out before the vehicle
will restart. if your vehicle fails to restart
after the third attempt, the system has
detected a fault that requires service. We
recommend you contact an authorized
dealer.
JUMP STARTING THE VEHICLE WARNING:
The gases around the
battery can explode if exposed to flames,
sparks or lit cigarettes. An explosion could
result in personal injury or vehicle damage. WARNING: Batteries contain sulfuric
acid which can burn skin, eyes and clothing,
if contacted. WARNING:
Use only an
adequate-sized cable with insulated
clamps.
Note: Do not disconnect the battery from
your vehicle ’s electrical system. Preparing Your Vehicle
Note:
Do not attempt to push-start your
automatic transmission vehicle. Automatic
transmissions do not have push-start
capability. Attempting to push-start a
vehicle with an automatic transmission may
cause transmission damage.
Note: Use only a 12-volt supply to start your
vehicle.
Note: Do not disconnect the battery of the
disabled vehicle as this could damage the
vehicle's electrical system.
Park the booster vehicle close to the hood
of the disabled vehicle, making sure the
two vehicles do not touch, and switch off
all accessories.
Connecting the Jumper Cables WARNING: Do not attach the cables
to fuel lines, engine rocker covers, the
intake manifold or electrical components
as grounding points. Stay clear of moving
parts. To avoid reverse polarity
connections, make sure that you correctly
identify the positive (+) and negative (-)
terminals on both the disabled and booster
vehicles before connecting the cables.
Note: In the illustration, the bottom vehicle
represents the booster vehicle.
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1.
Connect the positive (+) jumper cable
to the positive (+) terminal of the
discharged battery.
2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal
of the assisting battery.
3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting
battery.
4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed metal
part of the stalled vehicle's engine, or
connect the negative (-) cable to a
ground connection point if available. WARNING: Do not connect the end
of the second cable to the negative (-)
terminal of the battery to be jumped. A
spark may cause an explosion of the gases
that surround the battery.
Jump Starting
1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle
and rev the engine moderately, or press
the accelerator gently to keep your
engine speed between 2000 and 3000
rpms, as shown in your tachometer.
2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3. After starting the disabled vehicle, run both vehicle engines for an additional
three minutes before disconnecting the
jumper cables.
Removing the Jumper Cables
Remove the jumper cables in the reverse
order that they were connected.
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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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Protected Component
Fuse Rating
Fuse Location
Restraints control module.
5 A
1
In-vehicle temperature and humidity sensor.
5 A
2
Rear blower motor.
Parking assist control module.
10 A
3
Ignition switch.
10 A
4
Push button ignition switch.
Central locking system.
20 A
5
Direct current inverter.
10 A
6
Driver door lock.
Power exterior mirror switch.
Driver door control.
30 A
7
Auto-dimming interior mirror.
5 A
9
Front parking aid camera.
Passenger airbag deactivation indicator.
Restraints control module.
10 A
10
Telematics control unit module.
5 A
11
Anti-theft alarm.
5 A
12
Unlock.
15 A
13
Passenger door control.
30 A
14
Battery energy control module.
10 A
15
Voice control.
15 A
17
Information and entertainment display.Compact disc player.
Wireless accessory charging module.
7.5 A
18
Battery back-up sounder.
7.5 A
19
Security horn.
10 A
20
Climate control.
7.5 A
21
Data link connector.
7.5 A
22
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Have your vehicle serviced regularly to help
maintain its roadworthiness and resale
value. There is a large network of
authorized dealers that are there to help
you with their professional servicing
expertise. We believe that their specially
trained technicians are best qualified to
service your vehicle properly and expertly.
They are supported by a wide range of
highly specialized tools developed
specifically for servicing your vehicle.
If your vehicle requires professional service,
an authorized dealer can provide the
necessary parts and service. Check your
warranty information to find out which
parts and services are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants,
fluids and service parts conforming to
specifications. Motorcraft® parts are
designed and built to provide the best
performance in your vehicle.
Precautions
•
Do not work on a hot engine.
• Make sure that nothing gets caught in
moving parts.
• Do not work on a vehicle with the
engine running in an enclosed space,
unless you are sure you have enough
ventilation.
• Keep all open flames and other burning
material (such as cigarettes) away
from the battery and all fuel related
parts.
Working with the Engine Off
1. Set the parking brake and shift the transmission to park (P).
2. Switch off the engine.
3. Block the wheels. Working with the Engine On WARNING: To reduce the risk of
vehicle damage and personal burn injuries,
do not start your engine with the air cleaner
removed and do not remove it while the
engine is running.
1. Set the parking brake and shift the transmission to park (P).
2. Block the wheels.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
HOOD
Opening the Hood 1. Open the front door.
2. Pull the hood release handle.
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Engine coolant reservoir
*
: See
Engine Coolant Check (page
268).
A
Engine oil filler cap *
: See Engine
Oil Dipstick
(page 265).
B
Engine oil dipstick *
:
See Engine
Oil Dipstick (page 265).
C
Brake and clutch fluid reservoir *
:
See
Brake Fluid Check (page
272).
D Battery: See Changing the 12V
Battery
(page 273).
E
Engine compartment fuse box:
See
Fuses (page 254).
F
Air cleaner: No maintenance
necessary.
G
Windshield and rear window
washer fluid reservoir:
See
Washer Fluid Check (page 273).
H
* The filler caps and the engine oil dipstick
are colored for easy identification.
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 2.0L DURATEC-HE (MI4)/2.0L FLEX
FUEL
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Engine coolant reservoir. See
Engine Coolant Check (page
268).
A
Engine oil dipstick. See
Engine
Oil Dipstick (page 266).
B
Engine oil filler cap. See Engine
Oil Check
(page 266).
C
Brake fluid reservoir. See
Brake
Fluid Check (page 272).
D Battery. See
Changing the 12V
Battery (page 273).
E
Engine compartment fuse box.
See Fuse Box Locations (page
254
).
F
Air filter. See
Changing the
Engine Air Filter (page 283).
G
Windshield and rear window
washer reservoir. See
Washer
Fluid Check (page 273).
H
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 2.5L
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Engine coolant reservoir
*
: See
Engine Coolant Check (page
268).
A
Engine oil filler cap *
: See Engine
Oil Check
(page 266).
B
Engine oil dipstick *
:
See Engine
Oil Check (page 266).
C
Brake fluid reservoir *
:
See Brake
Fluid Check (page 272).
D
Battery: See Changing the 12V
Battery
(page 273).
E
Engine compartment fuse box:
See
Fuses (page 254).
F
Air cleaner:
See Changing the
Engine Air Filter (page 283).
G
Windshield and rear window
washer fluid reservoir:
See
Washer Fluid Check (page 273).
H
* The filler caps and the engine oil dipstick
are colored for easy identification. ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 1.5L
DURATORQ-TDCI DIESEL
Minimum.
A
Maximum.
B
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