428 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2020 User Guide

Description
Code
Six-speed automatic trans-mission 6F35
6
TRANSMISSION CODE
DESIGNATION - 8-SPEED
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION The transmission code is on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label. The
following table shows the transmission
code along with the transmission
description. Description
Code
Eight-speed automatictransmission 8F35
8
CAPACITIES AND
SPECIFICATIONS - 1.5L
ECOBLUE
Use oil and fluid that meets the defined
specification and viscosity grade.
If you do not use oil and fluid that meets
the defined specification and viscosity
grade, it could result in:
• Component damage not covered by
the vehicle Warranty.
• Longer engine cranking periods.
• Increased emission levels.
• Reduced engine performance.
• Reduced fuel economy.
• Reduced brake performance.
Air Conditioning System WARNING: The air conditioning
refrigerant system contains refrigerant
under high pressure. Only qualified
personnel should service the air
conditioning refrigerant system. Opening
the air conditioning refrigerant system
can cause personal injury.
Capacities Refrigerant Oil
Refrigerant
Variant
6.8 fl oz (200 ml)
28.2 oz (0.8 kg)
All.
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
INFORMATION
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?
Carefully following the maintenance
schedule helps protect against major repair
expenses resulting from neglect or
inadequate maintenance and may help to
increase the value of your vehicle when
you sell or trade it. Keep all receipts for
completed maintenance with your vehicle.
We have established regular maintenance
intervals for your vehicle based upon
rigorous testing. It is important that you
have your vehicle serviced at the proper
times. These intervals serve two purposes;
one is to maintain the reliability of your
vehicle and the second is to keep your cost
of owning your vehicle down.
It is your responsibility to have all
scheduled maintenance performed and to
make sure that the materials used meet
the specifications identified in this owner's
manual. See Capacities and
Specifications (page 337).
Failure to perform scheduled maintenance
invalidates warranty coverage on parts
affected by the lack of maintenance.
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your
Dealership?
Factory-Trained Technicians
Service technicians participate in extensive
factory-sponsored certification training to
help them become experts on the
operation of your vehicle. Ask your
dealership about the training and
certification their technicians have
received. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft®
Replacement Parts
Dealerships stock Ford, Motorcraft and
Ford-authorized branded re-manufactured
replacement parts. These parts meet or
exceed our specifications. Parts installed
at your dealership carry a nationwide
24-month or unlimited mile (kilometer)
parts and labor limited warranty.
If you do not use our authorized parts they
may not meet our specifications and
depending on the part, it could affect
emissions compliance.
Convenience
Many dealerships have extended evening
and Saturday hours to make your service
visit more convenient and they offer one
stop shopping. They can perform any
services that are required on your vehicle,
from general maintenance to collision
repairs.
Note:
Not all dealers have extended hours
or body shops. Please contact your dealer
for details.
Protecting Your Investment
Maintenance is an investment that pays
dividends in the form of improved
reliability, durability and resale value. To
maintain the proper performance of your
vehicle and its emission control systems,
make sure you have scheduled
maintenance performed at the designated
intervals.
Your vehicle has an Intelligent Oil-Life
Monitor system, a message appears in the
information display at the proper oil
change interval. This interval may be up to
one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km), hybrid
vehicles may exceed
10,000 mi
(16,000 km).
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Ford Protect...................................................426
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY)........................................... 427
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only).................................................................. 426
Front Fog Lamps............................................86 Front Fog Lamp Indicator................................. 86
Switching the Front Fog Lamps On or Off........................................................................\
. 86
Front Parking Aid..........................................189 Front Parking Aid Information
Messages........................................................... 191
Object Distance Indicator............................... 190
Front Passenger Sensing System............45
Front Wiper Blades See: Changing the Front Wiper Blades......285
Fuel and Refueling.......................................154
Fuel Consumption
........................................163
Advertised Capacity.......................................... 163
Fuel Economy...................................................... 163
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................159
Fuel Quality - Diesel....................................154 Biodiesel................................................................ 156
Diesel Fuel Additives ......................................... 157
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Not Required ..........155
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) ...................... 154
Fuel Quality - E85........................................158 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles............................................................. 158
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline............................................................ 159
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................157 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 157
Fuel Shutoff....................................................251 Ignition Switch..................................................... 251
Keyless Starting................................................... 251
Fuse Box Locations
.....................................263
Engine Compartment Fuse Box................... 263
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box............263
Fuses................................................................263
Fuse Specification Chart..........................264 Engine Compartment Fuse Box................... 264Passenger Compartment Fuse Box............267
G
Gauges...............................................................93 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............94
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 93
Information Display............................................. 93
Gearbox See: Transmission............................................... 176
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................54
General Maintenance Information.......428 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 430
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 429
Protecting Your Investment........................... 428
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 428
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 428
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................259
Getting the Services You Need...............256 Away From Home.............................................. 256
Global Opening
..............................................90
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 182
Hazard Flashers
.............................................251
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 287
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................84
Headrest See: Head Restraints......................................... 120
Head Restraints
............................................120
Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 121
Heated Exterior Mirrors
................................119
Heated Rear Window...................................118
Heated Seats..................................................135
Heated Windshield.......................................118
Heating See: Climate Control.......................................... 114
Hill Start Assist..............................................182 Switching the System On and Off...............183
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 183
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Rear Wiper Blades
See: Changing the Rear Wiper Blades -
Vehicles With: Manual Liftgate...............286
See: Changing the Rear Wiper Blades - Vehicles With: Rear Cargo Doors............287
Recommended Towing Weights...........239
Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight.............................................................. 240
Reduced Engine Performance................247
Refueling...........................................................161 Refueling System Overview............................ 161
Refueling System Warning.............................. 163
Refueling Your Vehicle....................................... 161
Remote Control - Vehicles With: Keyless Entry and Push Button Start...................54
Locating Your Vehicle......................................... 56
Removable Key Blade........................................ 54
Replacing the Battery......................................... 55
Sounding the Panic Alarm................................ 56
Remote Control - Vehicles With: Remote Flip Key............................................................57
Locating Your Vehicle......................................... 58
Replacing the Battery......................................... 57
Sounding the Panic Alarm................................ 58
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............302
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................14
Collision Repairs.................................................... 14
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 14
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 14
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................58
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)...............................................................261
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)...............................................................261
Roadside Assistance
..................................250
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................ 251
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance................................... 250
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance................................... 250
Roadside Emergencies..............................250
Roof Racks and Load Carriers.................232 Maximum Load Weights................................. 232Running-In
See: Breaking-In.................................................. 247
Running Out of Fuel....................................159 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container.......................................................... 160
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................. 159
S
Safety Canopy ™
............................................49
Safety Precautions......................................154
Satellite Radio
...............................................373
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................. 374
Satellite Radio Reception Factors...............373
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service.................. 374
Troubleshooting................................................. 374
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........436
Scheduled Maintenance
..........................428
Seatbelt Extension.........................................41
Seatbelt Height Adjustment
......................38
Seatbelt Reminder........................................39 Belt-Minder™........................................................ 39
Seatbelts...........................................................35 Principle of Operation......................................... 35
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................38
Conditions of operation..................................... 39
Seats.................................................................120
Security...............................................................74
Selective Catalytic Reductant System...........................................................167
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Guidelines.................... 167
Filling the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank...........167
Filling the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank Using a Container...................................................... 169
Filling the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank Using a Fuel Station Pump.................................... 168
Selective Catalytic Reductant System Warning Lamp................................................. 170
Settings...........................................................398 911 Assist.............................................................. 403
Ambient Lighting................................................ 410
Bluetooth............................................................. 400
Clock...................................................................... 400
Display
..................................................................... 411
General................................................................. 408
Media Player........................................................ 399
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