wheel FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2019 Service Manual

Resetting Driver Alert
You can reset the system by:
•
Switching the ignition off and on when
your vehicle is stationary.
• Opening and closing the driver door
when your vehicle is stationary.
Driver Alert System Messages Action
Message
Displays when we recommend that you take a break due to
low alertness levels.
Driver Alert Warning Rest
Suggested
Displays when you must take a break due to low alertness
levels.
Driver Alert Warning Rest
Now
LANE KEEPING SYSTEM WARNING: The system is designed
to aid the driver. It is not intended to
replace your attention and judgment. You
are still responsible to drive with due care
and attention. WARNING:
At all times, you are
responsible for controlling your vehicle,
supervising the system and intervening, if
required. Failure to take care may result in
the loss of control of your vehicle, serious
personal injury or death. WARNING:
The system may not
function if the sensor is blocked. WARNING:
The sensor may
incorrectly track lane markings as other
structures or objects. This can result in a
false or missed warning. WARNING:
In cold and severe
weather conditions the system may not
function. Rain, snow and spray can all limit
sensor performance. WARNING:
Large contrasts in
outside lighting can limit sensor
performance. WARNING:
The system will not
operate if the sensor cannot track the road
lane markings. WARNING:
If damage occurs in the
immediate area surrounding the sensor,
have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible. WARNING:
The system may not
correctly operate if your vehicle is fitted
with a suspension kit not approved by us.
The system is designed to alert you by
providing a temporary steering torque input
or steering wheel vibration when it detects
an unintended lane departure. The system
detects and tracks the road lane markings
using a camera mounted behind the
interior mirror. The system only operates
when the vehicle speed is greater than
approximately
40 mph (65 km/h). You
can view the system status in the
instrument cluster.
Note: The system works when the camera
can detect at least one lane marking.
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The system may not correctly operate in
any of the following conditions:
•
The system does not detect at least
one lane marking.
• You switch the direction indicator on.
• You apply direct steering, accelerate
fast or brake hard.
• The vehicle speed is less than 40 mph
(65 km/h).
• The anti-lock brake, stability control or
traction control system activates.
• Narrow lane width.
The system may not correct lane
positioning in any of the following
conditions:
• High winds.
• Uneven road surfaces.
• Heavy or uneven loads.
• Incorrect tire pressure. Switching Lane Keeping System
On or Off Press the button on the steering
wheel stalk.
Lane Keeping System Settings
The system has different settings that you
can view or adjust using the information
display.
Note: The system remembers the last
setting when you start your vehicle. If the
system detects a MyKey, the mode is set to
alert.
Alert Mode
Provides a steering wheel vibration when
the system detects an unintended lane
departure.
Intensity Setting
To adjust the steering wheel vibration intensity setting, use the information
display controls on the steering wheel to select the following: Action
Menu Item
Press the menu button.
Driver Assist.
Press the
OK button.
Lane Keeping System
Press the
OK button. Press the toggle button upward or
downward to choose your required setting. Press the OK
button.
Intensity
Note: This setting does not affect the aid
mode. Note:
The system remembers the last
setting when you start your vehicle.
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Sensitivity Setting
To adjust how quickly the system alerts you, use the information display controls
on the steering wheel to select the following:
Action
Menu Item
Press the menu button.
Driver Assist.
Press the OK button.
Lane Keeping System
Press the
OK button. Press the toggle button upward or
downward to choose your required setting. Press the OK
button.
Sensitivity
Aid Mode
Provides a temporary steering torque input
toward the lane center when the system
detects an unintended lane departure.
Note: When aid mode is on and the system
does not detect any steering activity for a
short period of time, for example lightly
holding the steering wheel, the system alerts
you to put your hands on the steering wheel.
Alert and Aid Mode
Provides a temporary steering torque input
toward the lane center when the system
detects an unintended lane departure. If
your vehicle continues drifting out of the
lane, the steering wheel vibrates. Alert mode.
A
Aid mode.
B
Note: The diagram illustrates general zone
coverage. It does not provide exact zone
parameters.
To change between the lane keeping system modes, use the information display
controls on the steering wheel to select the following: Action
Menu Item
Press the menu button.
Driver Assist.
Press the
OK button.
Lane Keeping System
Press the
OK button. Press the toggle button upward or
downward to choose your required setting. Press the OK
button.
Mode
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Note:
The system only indicates the
efficiency level for the current trip. The
system resets each time you switch the
ignition on.
Eco Mode System Display
You can view the instantaneous efficiency
level or the trip summary in the information
display. Instantaneous Efficiency Level
The display ring increases as the
instantaneous efficiency level increases
and illuminates when it reaches maximum
efficiency. The level continuously updates
to indicate the efficiency level for the
current trip.
To view the instantaneous efficiency level, use the information display controls
on the steering wheel to select the following: Action
Menu Item
Press the menu button.
MyView
Press the OK button.
Eco Coach
Trip Summary
The calculated trip summary is shown as
three colored bars. The bars travel from
left to right as the calculated efficiency
levels increase. The bars indicate the
average efficiency level for acceleration,
deceleration and speed during the total
distance traveled by your vehicle for the
current trip.
To view the trip summary, use the information display controls on the steering
wheel to select the following: Action
Menu Item
Press the menu button.
MyView
Press the OK button. Press it again to view the trip summary.
Eco Coach
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Description
Level of Functionality
The system is active at speeds up to 80 mph (130 km/h).
The system is designed to apply the brakes if it detects a
crash is imminent. This may help reduce impact or avoid the crash.
Active braking - vehicles
with adaptive cruise
control
To switch active braking on or off, use the information display controls on the
steering wheel to select the following: Action
Menu Item
Press the menu button.
Driver Assist.
Press the
OK button.
Pre-Collision Assist
Press the
OK button.
Active Braking
Distance Alert
A warning lamp illuminates if the distance
to the vehicle ahead is small. Note:
The warning lamp does not
illuminate if cruise control or adaptive cruise
control is active.
Distance Alert Sensitivity Settings
To adjust the distance alert sensitivity settings, use the information display
controls on the steering wheel to select the following: Action
Menu Item
Press the menu button.
Driver Assist.
Press the
OK button.
Pre-Collision Assist
Press the
OK button. Press the toggle button upward or
downward to choose your required setting. Press the OK
button.
Alert Sensitivity
Distance Indication
A graphical indication displays the time
gap to vehicles ahead of you traveling in
the same direction. Note:
The graphic does not display if you
switch on cruise control or adaptive cruise
control.
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Time Gap
Distance Gap
Distance Indic-
ator Color
System Sensit-
ivity
Vehicle Speed
Greater than 0.9seconds.
Greater than
82.0 ft (25 m) .
Gray.
Normal.
62 mph
(100 km/h)
0.6-0.9
seconds.
55.8–82.0 ft
(17 –25 m)
Yellow.
Less than 0.6seconds.
Less than
55.8 ft (17 m)
.
Red.
Switching Distance Indication On or Off
To switch distance indication on or off, use the information display controls on
the steering wheel to select the following: Action
Menu Item
Press the menu button.
Driver Assist.
Press the
OK button.
Pre-Collision Assist
Press the
OK button.
Distance Indication
Pre-Collision Assist System
Sensors
Vehicles without Adaptive Cruise
Control The camera is mounted behind the interior
mirror.
Note:
Keep the sensors free from snow, ice
and large accumulations of dirt. Note:
Do not clean the sensors with sharp
objects.
Note: If your vehicle sustains damage
leaving the sensors misaligned, this may
cause inaccurate measurements or false
alerts.
Blocked sensors could affect system
accuracy. A message may appear in the
information display.
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Removing the Net
1. Release the straps.
2. Remove the net from the luggage
anchor points.
3. Remove the upper bars.
ROOF RACKS AND LOAD
CARRIERS WARNING: Read and follow the
manufacturer ’s instructions when you are
fitting a roof rack. Failure to take care may
lead to a crash or personal injury. WARNING:
When loading the roof
racks, we recommend you evenly distribute
the load, as well as maintain a low center
of gravity. Loaded vehicles, with higher
centers of gravity, may handle differently
than unloaded vehicles. Take extra precautions, such as slower speeds and
increased stopping distance, when driving
a heavily loaded vehicle. Failure to take
care may result in the loss of control of
your vehicle, serious personal injury or
death.
For correct roof rack system function, you
must place loads directly on crossbars
fitted to the roof rack side rails. When using
the roof rack system, we recommend you
use Ford genuine accessory crossbars
designed specifically for your vehicle.
Make sure that you securely fasten the
load. Check the tightness of the load
before driving and at each fuel stop.
Note:
If you use a roof rack, the fuel
consumption of your vehicle will be higher
and you may experience different driving
characteristics.
Note: Never place loads directly on the roof
panel.
Maximum Load Weights
Do not exceed the following maximum
roof rack load weights. Maximum Load lb
(kg)*
Variant
132 (60)
Wagon - short
wheel base with
panoramic roof
panel
165 (75)
Wagon - short
wheel base with
metal roof panel
165 (75)
Wagon - long
wheel base
165 (75)
Van
*Evenly distribute the load on the roof rack.
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RV & Trailer Towing Guide Online
http://www.fleet.ford.com/towing-guides/
Website
TRAILER SWAY CONTROL
If the trailer begins to sway the stability
control warning lamp flashes in the
information display. The system applies
the brakes to the individual wheels and
reduces engine torque to aid vehicle
stability.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so. Check the vertical weight on the tow
ball and trailer load distribution. See
Capacities and Specifications (page
327). See Load Carrying (page 221).
Note: This feature does not prevent trailer
sway, but reduces it once it begins.
Note: This feature cannot stop all trailers
from swaying.
Note: In some cases, if your vehicle speed
is too high, the system may turn on multiple
times, gradually reducing your vehicle speed.
RECOMMENDED TOWING
WEIGHTS
Your vehicle may tow a trailer. The
maximum loaded trailer weight
must be less than or equal to the
maximum loaded trailer weight
listed for your vehicle
configuration on the following
chart.
Do not exceed the maximum
loaded trailer weight for your
vehicle configuration listed in the
chart below. Note:
Make sure you take the
trailer frontal area into
consideration, do not exceed 20
feet² (1.86 meters²). Towing a
trailer that exceeds this frontal area
reduces the performance and fuel
economy of your vehicle when
towing. Select a trailer that has a
rounded front and an aerodynamic
design.
Note: For high altitude operation,
reduce the gross combined weight
by 2% per 1,000 ft (300 m)
starting at the 1,000 ft (300 m)
elevation point.
Note: Certain states require
electric trailer brakes for trailers
over a specified weight. Be sure to
check state regulations for this
specified weight. The maximum
loaded trailer weights listed may
be limited to this specified weight,
as the vehicle ’s electrical system
may not include the wiring
connector needed to activate
electric trailer brakes.
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Electric brakes and manual, automatic or
surge-type trailer brakes are safe if you
install them correctly and adjust them to
the manufacturer's specifications. The
trailer brakes must meet local and federal
regulations.
The rating for the tow vehicle's braking
system operation is at the gross vehicle
weight rating, not the gross combined
weight rating.
Separate functioning brake systems are
required for safe control of towed vehicles
and trailers weighing more than 1500
pounds (680 kilograms) when loaded.
Trailer Lamps
WARNING: Never connect any trailer
lamp wiring to the vehicle's tail lamp
wiring; this may damage the electrical
system resulting in fire. Contact an
authorized dealer as soon as possible for
assistance in correct trailer tow wiring
installation. Additional electrical
equipment may be required.
Trailer lamps are required on most towed
vehicles. Make sure all running lights, brake
lights, turn signals and hazard warning
flashers are working.
Before Towing a Trailer
Practice turning, stopping and backing up
to get the feel of your vehicle-trailer
combination before starting on a trip.
When turning, make wider turns so the
trailer wheels clear curbs and other
obstacles.
When Towing a Trailer
• Do not drive faster than 70 mph (113
km/h) during the first 500 miles (800
kilometers).
• Do not make full-throttle starts. •
Check the trailer hitch, electrical
connections and trailer wheel lug nuts
thoroughly after you have traveled 50
miles (80 kilometers).
• When stopped in congested or heavy
traffic during hot weather, place the
transmission selector lever in position
P to aid engine and transmission
cooling and to help A/C performance.
• Turn off the speed control with heavy
loads or in hilly terrain. The speed
control may turn off automatically
when you are towing on long, steep
grades.
• When driving down a long or steep hill,
if your vehicle is fitted with a
SelectShift Automatic® Transmission,
use a low gear, See
Automatic
Transmission (page 169). Do not
apply the brakes continuously, as they
may overheat and become less
effective.
• If the transmission is fitted with Grade
Assist or a Towing feature, use this
feature when towing. This provides
engine braking and helps eliminate
excessive transmission shifting for
optimum fuel economy and
transmission cooling.
• If your vehicle has AdvanceTrac with
RSC and a heavily loaded trailer is on
tow, the system may turn on while
taking corners. This is normal. Taking
corners at slower speeds can reduce
this tendency.
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•
Allow more distance for stopping with
a trailer attached. Anticipate stops and
brake gradually.
• Avoid parking on a grade. However, if
you must park on a grade:
•Turn the steering wheel to point
your vehicle tires away from traffic
flow.
• Set the vehicle parking brake.
• Place the transmission selector
lever in position P.
• Place wheel chocks in front and
back of the trailer wheels. (Chocks
not included with vehicle.)
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or
Personal Watercraft
Note: Disconnect the trailer wiring
connector before the trailer enters the
water.
Note: Reconnect the trailer wiring
connector after the trailer is removed from
the water.
When backing down a ramp during boat
launching or retrieval:
• Do not allow the static water level to
rise above the bottom edge of the rear
bumper.
• Do not allow waves to break higher
than 6 inches (15 centimeters) above
the bottom edge of the rear bumper.
Note: Exceeding these limits may allow
water to enter your vehicle or its
components, affecting driveability,
emissions and reliability. The vehicle
warranty may not cover component damage
caused by water entry.
Replace the rear axle lubricant anytime
the rear axle has been submerged in water.
Water may have contaminated the rear
axle lubricant, which is not normally
checked or changed unless a leak is
suspected or other axle repair is required. TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE
If you need to have your vehicle towed,
contact a professional towing service or,
if you are a member of a roadside
assistance program, your roadside
assistance service provider.
It is recommended that your vehicle be
towed with a wheel lift and dollies or
flatbed equipment. Do not tow with a
slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not
approved a slingbelt towing procedure. If
the vehicle is towed incorrectly, or by any
other means, vehicle damage may occur.
Ford Motor Company produces a towing
manual for all authorized tow truck
operators. Have your tow truck operator
refer to this manual for proper hook-up
and towing procedures for your vehicle.
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