trailer FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2019 Owner's Guide

SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle
occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician. Perform the services shown in the
following tables when specified, or within
3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of a
message indicating that an oil change is
required appears in the information display.
•
Example 1
: The oil change required
message comes on at 28751 miles
(46270 kilometers). Perform the
30000-mile (48000-kilometer)
automatic transmission fluid
replacement.
• Example 2
: The oil change required
message has not come on, but the
odometer reads 30000 miles (48000
kilometers) (for example, the
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was reset
at 25000 miles [40000 kilometers]).
Perform the engine air filter
replacement. Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km) Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
(such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
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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 Loading - with and without a
Trailer................................................................. 225
Locking and Unlocking.................................63 Autolock.................................................................. 65
Autounlock............................................................. 65
Emergency Locking with the Key................... 65
Locking and Unlocking the Doors From Inside.................................................................... 63
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade........................................................... 64
Opening the Double Rear Doors..................... 63
Opening the Double Rear Doors From Inside................................................................... 66
Remote Control.................................................... 63
Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter........................................................ 64
Unlocking the Doors with the Interior Door Handles............................................................... 64
Luggage Anchor Points...............................221
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 320
Lug Nuts..........................................................325
M
Maintenance..................................................261 General Information.......................................... 261
Manual Climate Control............................108
Directing Air to the Footwell Air
Vents.................................................................. 109
Directing Air to the Instrument Panel Air Vents.................................................................. 109
Directing Air to the Windshield Air Vents.................................................................. 109
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 108
Setting the Temperature................................. 109
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off....................................................................... 108
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off....................................................................... 108
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off....................................................................... 108
Switching the Climate Control On and Off....................................................................... 108
Switching the Recirculated Air On and Off....................................................................... 108
Manual Liftgate
..............................................69
Closing the Liftgate............................................. 69Opening the Liftgate...........................................
69
Unlocking the Liftgate........................................ 69
Manual Seats
...................................................117
Adjusting the Lumbar Support....................... 118
Adjusting the Seat Backrest............................ 118
Adjusting the Seat Height................................ 118
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................... 117
Single Passenger Seat....................................... 118
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 92
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 83
Mobile Communications Equipment.......15
Motorcraft Parts - 1.5L Duratorq-TDCi Diesel............................................................330
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel.................................331
Motorcraft Parts - 2.5L...............................332
MyKey Settings...............................................56 Configurable Settings......................................... 56
Non-Configurable Settings.............................. 56
MyKey Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: Push Button Start........................................61
What is an admin key?........................................ 61
Why can I not clear the MyKeys?.................... 61
Why can I not create a MyKey?....................... 61
Why can I not program a MyKey?................... 61
Why can I not start the engine with a MyKey?................................................................ 62
Why does the MyKey distance not accumulate?..................................................... 62
MyKey Troubleshooting - Vehicles Without: Push Button Start.....................61
What is an admin key?........................................ 61
Why can I not clear the MyKeys?.................... 61
Why can I not create a MyKey?....................... 61
Why can I not program a MyKey?................... 61
Why does the MyKey distance not accumulate?...................................................... 61
MyKey ™
.............................................................56
Principle of Operation........................................ 56
N
Navigation.......................................................381 Changing the Format of the Map................382
Live Traffic............................................................ 384
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Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is
Moving - Vehicles with Manual
Transmission................................................... 136
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary - Vehicles with Automatic
Transmission................................................... 136
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary - Vehicles with Manual
Transmission................................................... 136
Switching the Ignition On to Accessory Mode................................................................... 135
Vehicles with a Diesel Engine......................... 135
R
Rear Parking Aid............................................179 Object Distance Indicator............................... 180
Rear Parking Aid Information Messages........................................................... 181
Rear Passenger Climate Controls............112 Adjusting the Blower Motor Speed...............113
Directing Air to the Footwell Air Vents.........113
Directing Air to the Overhead Air
Vents.................................................................... 113
Directing Air to the Overhead Air Vents and the Footwell Air Vents................................... 113
Switching the Rear Passenger Climate Controls On and Off....................................... 112
Rear Seats - Long Wheelbase, Vehicles With: 60/40 Split Second Row
Seating...........................................................127
Second Row Seats.............................................. 127
Third Row Seats.................................................. 128
Rear Seats - Long Wheelbase, Vehicles With: Second Row Dual Captain
Chairs.............................................................124
Second Row Seats............................................. 124
Third Row Seats.................................................. 125
Rear Seats - Short Wheelbase................120
Second Row Seats............................................. 120
Third Row Seats.................................................. 122
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................221 Adjustable Load Floor....................................... 221
Passenger Compartment Floor..................... 221
Rear View Camera........................................192 Switching the Rear View Camera Off.........194
Switching the Rear View Camera On..........193
Using the Display................................................ 193Vehicles With Parking Aid...............................
194
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 192
Rear Window Wiper and Washers............77 Rear Window Washer.......................................... 77
Rear Window Wiper............................................. 77
Rear Wiper Blades See: Changing the Rear Wiper Blades -
Vehicles With: Manual Liftgate................275
See: Changing the Rear Wiper Blades - Vehicles With: Rear Cargo Doors.............276
Recommended Towing Weights.............231 Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight............................................................... 232
Reduced Engine Performance................238
Refueling..........................................................154 Refueling System Overview........................... 154
Refueling System Warning............................. 156
Refueling Your Vehicle...................................... 155
Remote Control - Vehicles With: Keyless Entry and Push Button Start....................51
Locating Your Vehicle......................................... 53
Removable Key Blade.......................................... 51
Replacing the Battery......................................... 52
Sounding the Panic Alarm................................ 53
Remote Control - Vehicles With: Remote Flip Key............................................................54
Locating Your Vehicle......................................... 55
Replacing the Battery......................................... 54
Sounding the Panic Alarm................................ 55
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............292
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................13
Collision Repairs.................................................... 14
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 14
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 14
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.............................................................55
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................252
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)..............................................................252
Roadside Assistance...................................241 Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance....................................................... 242
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage.................242
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Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................143
Important Ventilating Information...............143
Starting System Information
Messages.......................................................... 144
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................ 143
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................................... 143
Vehicles with an Ignition Key.......................... 142
Vehicles with a Push Button Ignition Switch................................................................ 142
Starting a Flex Fuel Engine.......................140
Automatic Shutdown......................................... 141
Failure to Start...................................................... 141
Flex Fuel Engine Start System...................... 140
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................142
Important Ventilating Information...............142
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................. 141
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary.......................................................... 141
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................137 Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 138
Engine Warning Lamps.................................... 139
Failure to Start..................................................... 138
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................139
Important Ventilating Information...............139
Starting System Information Messages.......................................................... 140
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving............................................................... 139
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................................... 139
Vehicles with an Ignition Key.......................... 138
Vehicles with a Push Button Ignition Switch................................................................ 138
Starting and Stopping the Engine..........134 General Information.......................................... 134
Steering............................................................215 Electric Power Steering.................................... 215
Steering Wheel
................................................74
Storage Compartments.............................133
Streaming Bluetooth Audio - Vehicles Without: SYNC 3
........................................361
Selecting a Bluetooth Source........................ 361
Sun Shades......................................................85 Bounce-Back......................................................... 86
Opening and Closing the Sun Shade...........86 Sun Shade Relearning.......................................
86
Supplementary Restraints System.........40 Principle of Operation........................................ 40
Switching Off the Engine...........................144 Vehicles With a Turbocharger........................ 144
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ 3........................................................363
General Information......................................... 363
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.....................400
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............327
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................249
Tire Care
...........................................................301
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 302
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................. 301
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall........................................................... 303
Temperature A B C............................................ 302
Traction AA A B C.............................................. 302
Treadwear............................................................. 301
Tire Inflation When Punctured See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit................296
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
...........316
Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System......................................... 317
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Reset Procedure......................................................... 319
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ........................................ 317
Tire Pressures................................................324
Tire Repair Kit See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit................296
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit
....................296
After Using the Tire Sealant and Inflator
Kit....................................................................... 300
Using the Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit........................................................................\
297
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 295
Towing a Trailer
............................................230
Load Placement................................................ 230
Towing Points................................................245 Front Towing Point............................................ 245
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Rear Towing Point.............................................
246
Towing Eye Location........................................ 246
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels..........................................................237
Emergency Towing............................................ 237
Recreational Vehicle Towing.......................... 237
Towing.............................................................230
Traction Control.............................................176
Principle of Operation....................................... 176
Trailer Sway Control.....................................231
Transmission Code Designation - 6-Speed Automatic
Transmission..............................................334
Transmission Code Designation - 8-Speed Automatic
Transmission..............................................335
Transmission
..................................................169
Transporting the Vehicle...........................236
Trip Computer
.................................................94
Average Fuel.......................................................... 94
Digital Speedometer.......................................... 94
Distance to Empty............................................... 94
Resetting the Trip Computer........................... 94
Trip Odometer....................................................... 94
Type Approvals
............................................464
Radio Frequency Certification Logos for
Blind Spot Information System................471
Radio Frequency Certification Logos for Mid Range Radar.................................................. 466
Radio Frequency Certification Logos for Passive Anti-Theft System....................... 467
Radio Frequency Certification Logos for Radio Transceiver Module......................... 470
Radio Frequency Certification Logos for SYNC 3.............................................................. 473
Radio Frequency Certification Logos for Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor(s)...............464
Radio Frequency Certification Logos for Wireless Charging......................................... 472
U
Under Hood Overview - 1.5L Duratorq-TDCi Diesel
..............................262
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel...............................263
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L...................264
Unique Driving Characteristics................146 USB Port - Vehicles Without: SYNC
3.......................................................................362
Using Adaptive Cruise Control................196 Automatic Cancellation................................... 199
Blocked Sensor.................................................. 200
Canceling the Set Speed................................. 199
Changing the Set Speed................................. 198
Detection Issues................................................. 199
Following a Vehicle............................................ 197
Hilly Condition Usage....................................... 199
Overriding the System...................................... 198
Resuming the Set Speed................................. 199
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed..............197
Setting the Gap Distance................................ 198
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off....................................................................... 199
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On........................................................................\
196
Switching to Normal Cruise Control............201
System Not Available...................................... 200
Using Cruise Control....................................195 Switching Cruise Control Off......................... 195
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 195
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems...........................................................61
Using Snow Chains......................................315 Vehicles with Stability Control...................... 316
Using Stability Control................................178
Using Traction Control................................176 Switching the System Off................................ 176
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 176
Using a Switch..................................................... 176
Using the Information Display Controls............................................................. 176
Using Voice Recognition...........................362 Apps........................................................................\
376
Automatic Blower Motor Speed Reduction......................................................... 377
Entertainment..................................................... 373
General................................................................... 372
Navigation............................................................. 375
Phone..................................................................... 374
Phone Voice Service......................................... 362
Voice Settings...................................................... 377
Using Winter Tires........................................315
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................250
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