air conditioning FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2020 User Guide

WARNING: Bulbs can become hot,
let the bulb cool down before removing
it. Failure to do so could result in
personal injury.
The following instructions describe how to
remove the bulbs. Fit replacements in the
reverse order unless otherwise stated.
You must fit bulbs of the correct
specification. See Bulb Specification
Chart (page 360).
Note: We recommended that you see an
authorized dealer to change the headlamp
bulbs if your vehicle is fitted with air
conditioning. Some bulbs are difficult to
access.
Headlamp
Remove the covers to gain access to the
bulbs. Side marker
A
Headlamp low beam and side
lamp
B
Headlamp high beam
C
Direction indicator
D Side Marker
1. Remove the cover.
2. Remove the bulb holder by pulling it
straight out.
3. Remove the bulb from the bulb holder
by pulling it straight out.
Side Lamp 1. Remove the cover.
2. Remove headlamp low beam bulb.
3. Remove the side lamp bulb holder by
pulling it straight out.
4. Remove the bulb from the bulb holder
by pulling it straight out.
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DRIVE BELT ROUTING - 1.5L
ECOBLUE
DRIVE BELT ROUTING - 2.0L
DURATEC-HE (MI4)/2.0L FLEX
FUEL
The generator and water pump
drive belt is on the first pulley
closest to the engine.
A
The air conditioning drive belt is
on the second pulley furthest
from the engine.
B DRIVE BELT ROUTING - 2.5L
The generator drive belt is on the
first pulley closest to the engine.
A
The air conditioning drive belt is
on the second pulley furthest
from the engine.
B
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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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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
5.9 fl oz (175 ml)
29.1 oz (0.825 kg)
All.
Materials Specification
Name
WSS-M17B21-A
R-1234yf Refrigerant (U.S.)
R-1234yf Refrigerant / Frigorigène R-1234yf
(Canada)
YN-33-A (U.S.)
HS7Z-19B519-BA (Canada)
WSS-M2C300-A2
Motorcraft® R-1234yf Refrigerant PAG Oil (U.S.)
Motorcraft® R-1234yf Refrigerant PAG Oil / Huile
PAG pour frigorigène R-1234yf Motorcraft®
(Canada)
YN-35 (U.S. & Canada)
Engine
Engine Oil An oil that displays this symbol conforms
to current engine, emission system and
fuel economy performance standards of
the International Lubricants Specification
Advisory Committee (ILSAC).
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CAPACITIES AND
SPECIFICATIONS - 2.5L
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
5.9 fl oz (175 ml)
29.1 oz (0.825 kg)
All.
Materials Specification
Name
WSS-M17B21-A
R-1234yf Refrigerant (U.S.)
R-1234yf Refrigerant / Frigorigène R-1234yf
(Canada)
YN-33-A (U.S.)
HS7Z-19B519-BA (Canada)
WSS-M2C300-A2
Motorcraft® R-1234yf Refrigerant PAG Oil (U.S.)
Motorcraft® R-1234yf Refrigerant PAG Oil / Huile
PAG pour frigorigène R-1234yf Motorcraft®
(Canada)
YN-35 (U.S. & Canada)
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Check Every Month
Windshield washer fluid level.
Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary (or if indicated by the information display). Holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris. Check Every Six Months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
Seatbelts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and seatbelt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great. Multi-Point Inspection
Hazard warning system operation
Accessory drive belt(s)
Horn operation
Battery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioninghoses
Engine air filter
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911 Assist............................................................52
A
A/C See: Climate Control.......................................... 114
About 911 Assist
..............................................52
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 181
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 182
Accessories....................................................425
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 14
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control...........204
Active Park Assist.........................................193 Using Active Park Assist.................................. 194
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................287 Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 288
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 287
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................78
Airbag Disposal................................................51
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 114
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.0L
Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel, 1.5L
EcoBlue............................................................. 293
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.5L.................................................................... 294
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 76
AM/FM Radio - Vehicles Without: SYNC 3
.......................................................................372
Selecting a Radio Source................................ 372
Anti-Theft Alarm
............................................76
Alarm System........................................................ 76
Arming the Alarm.................................................. 77
Disarming the Alarm............................................ 77
Full Guard and Reduced Guard....................... 76
Triggering the Alarm............................................ 76
Appendices...................................................446 Apps..................................................................397
Using Apps on an Android Device...............398
Using Apps on an iOS Device....................... 398
Using Mobile Navigation on an Android Device............................................................... 398
At a Glance........................................................18
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............96 Airbag Secondary Warning Audible
Warning.............................................................. 96
Automatic Transmission Audible Warning.............................................................. 96
Door Ajar Audible Warning............................... 96
Fasten Seatbelt Audible Warning.................. 97
Headlamps On Audible Warning.................... 97
Key in Ignition Audible Warning...................... 97
Parking Brake On Audible Warning................97
Audio System
................................................367
General Information.......................................... 367
Audio Unit Clock and Date Displays - Vehicles Without: SYNC 3......................373
Adjusting the Clock........................................... 373
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC 3.......371 Adjusting the Volume........................................ 371
Changing Radio Stations................................. 371
Pausing or Playing Media................................ 372
Seek Down and Previous Track Button................................................................ 372
Seek Up and Next Track Button.................... 371
Sound Settings.................................................... 372
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off..........371
Switching the Screen On and Off................372
Audio Unit - Vehicles Without: SYNC 3
......................................................................368
Adjusting the Volume...................................... 369
Changing Radio Stations................................ 369
Pausing or Playing Media................................. 371
Returning to the Previous Screen................370
Scrolling Through the Menu Options.........370
Seek Down and Previous Track Button............................................................... 370
Seek Up and Next Track Button................... 370
Selecting a Menu Option................................ 370
Selecting Media................................................. 369
Selecting the Radio.......................................... 369
Sound Settings.................................................... 371
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........368
Switching the Screen On and Off.................371
System Settings.................................................. 371
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Using a Cell Phone..............................................
371
Autolamps........................................................83
Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 83
Automatic Climate Control........................115 Directing Air to the Footwell Air Vents........116
Directing Air to the Instrument Panel Air
Vents................................................................... 116
Directing Air to the Windshield Air Vents................................................................... 116
Setting the Blower Motor Speed................... 116
Setting the Temperature.................................. 116
Switching Auto Mode On and Off.................115
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off........................................................................\
. 115
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
. 115
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
. 115
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
. 115
Switching the Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
. 115
Automatic High Beam Control.................84 Automatic High Beam Control Information
Messages........................................................... 86
Automatic High Beam Indicator.................... 86
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control................................................................ 86
Switching Automatic High Beam Control On or Off............................................................. 85
Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission
.........................176
Brake Shift Interlock........................................... 176
Selector Lever Positions................................... 176
SelectShift™........................................................ 176
Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission.........................178
Brake Shift Interlock.......................................... 178
Selector Lever Positions................................... 178
SelectShift™........................................................ 178
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................282
Auto-Start-Stop
............................................152
Information Messages...................................... 153
Principle of Operation....................................... 152
Replacing the Battery........................................ 153
Switching the System On and Off................153 Using Auto-Start-Stop.....................................
152
Autowipers........................................................79 Settings................................................................... 80
Auxiliary Power Points................................136 12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 136
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 284
Blind Spot Information System..............216 ........................................................................\
........... 216
Switching the System On and Off...............218
System Errors....................................................... 218
Using the Blind Spot Information System................................................................ 217
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System...........216
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........270
Booster Seats..................................................30 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 30
Brake Fluid Check
........................................283
Brakes................................................................181 General Information........................................... 181
Breaking-In.....................................................247
Bulb Specification Chart
..........................360
C
Cabin Air Filter................................................119
Capacities and Specifications - 1.5L EcoBlue........................................................345
Air Conditioning System................................. 345
Automatic Transmission................................ 349
Brake System...................................................... 349
Diesel Exhaust Fluid......................................... 348
Engine.................................................................... 346
Fuel Tank.............................................................. 348
Grease.................................................................... 350
Locks...................................................................... 350
Washer Reservoir............................................... 348
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex
Fuel................................................................350
Air Conditioning System................................... 351
Automatic Transmission................................. 354
Brake System...................................................... 353
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Engine.....................................................................
351
Fuel Tank............................................................... 353
Grease.................................................................... 354
Locks...................................................................... 354
Washer Reservoir............................................... 353
Capacities and Specifications - 2.5L.................................................................355
Air Conditioning System................................. 355
Automatic Transmission................................. 359
Brake System...................................................... 358
Engine.................................................................... 356
Fuel Tank.............................................................. 358
Grease................................................................... 360
Locks...................................................................... 359
Washer Reservoir............................................... 358
Capacities and Specifications................337
Cargo Nets.....................................................230
Installing the Net............................................... 230
Removing the Net.............................................. 232
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 297
Catalytic Converter
......................................166
On-Board Diagnostics System..................... 166
Changing a Bulb..........................................288 Central High Mounted Brake Lamp............292
Front Fog Lamps................................................. 291
Headlamp............................................................ 289
Interior Lamps..................................................... 292
License Plate Lamp.......................................... 292
Rear Lamps........................................................... 291
Side Direction Indicator.................................. 290
Changing a Fuse
..........................................269
Fuse Types........................................................... 269
General Information......................................... 269
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box...........269
Changing a Road Wheel...........................330 Changing a Road Wheel...................................331
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 330
Stowing the Flat or Spare Tire...................... 334
Changing the 12V Battery
.........................284
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel, 1.5L
EcoBlue........................................................293
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.5L
................................................................294
Changing the Front Wiper Blades.........285 Changing the Rear Wiper Blades -
Vehicles With: Manual Liftgate...........286
Changing the Rear Wiper Blades - Vehicles With: Rear Cargo Doors........287
Changing the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password - Vehicles With: SYNC
3......................................................................366
Changing the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password - Vehicles Without: SYNC
3......................................................................366
Checking MyKey System Status...............63
Checking the Wiper Blades
.....................285
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance..................................................41
Child Restraint Positioning.........................32
Child Safety
.......................................................21
General Information............................................. 21
Child Safety Locks..........................................33 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 34
Right-Hand Side................................................... 34
Cigar Lighter
...................................................136
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................301
Cleaning Products
.......................................296
Cleaning the Exterior..................................297 Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 297
Exterior Chrome Parts..................................... 298
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 298
Stripes or Graphics........................................... 298
Underbody........................................................... 298
Under Hood......................................................... 298
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................301
Cleaning the Interior...................................299 Fabric, Carpets, Cloth Seats, Headliners
and Floor Mats............................................... 299
Instrument Cluster Screens, LCD Screens and Radio Screens...................................... 300
Leather Interior.................................................. 300
Mirrors................................................................... 300
Rear Windows.................................................... 300
Seatbelts.............................................................. 299
Storage Compartments, Cup Holders and Ashtrays............................................................ 301
Suede Micro Fiber Fabric............................... 300
Cleaning the Wheels..................................302
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................299
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Jump Starting......................................................
253
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 252
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 253
K
Keyless Entry....................................................70
Disabled Keys.......................................................... 71
General Information............................................ 70
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade............................................................ 72
Locking Your Vehicle........................................... 70
Passive Key............................................................. 70
Unlocking Your Vehicle........................................ 71
Keys and Remote Controls.........................54
L
Lane Keeping System..................................212 Lane Keeping System Display........................ 214
Lane Keeping System Messages.................. 216
Lane Keeping System Settings...................... 213
Lane Keeping System Warning Lamps and Indicators.......................................................... 215
Switching Lane Keeping System On or Off........................................................................\
213
Liftgate...............................................................73
Lighting Control..............................................82 Headlamp Flasher............................................... 83
High Beams............................................................ 82
Parking Lamps...................................................... 82
Lighting
..............................................................82
General Information............................................ 82
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers.............232
Load Carrying
................................................229
Load Limit.......................................................233
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 237
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 233
Locking and Unlocking................................66 Autolock.................................................................. 68
Autounlock............................................................. 68
Emergency Locking with the Key................... 68
Locking and Unlocking the Doors From Inside................................................................... 66Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the
Key Blade............................................................ 67
Opening the Double Rear Doors.................... 66
Opening the Double Rear Doors From Inside................................................................... 69
Remote Control.................................................... 66
Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter......................................................... 67
Unlocking the Doors with the Interior Door Handles............................................................... 67
Luggage Anchor Points.............................229
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 330
Lug Nuts
..........................................................335
M
Maintenance..................................................270 General Information......................................... 270
Manual Climate Control
..............................114
Directing Air to the Footwell Air Vents.........114
Directing Air to the Instrument Panel Air
Vents.................................................................... 114
Directing Air to the Windshield Air Vents.................................................................... 114
Setting the Blower Motor Speed................... 114
Setting the Temperature................................... 115
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off........................................................................\
. 114
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
. 114
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
. 114
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
. 114
Switching the Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
. 114
Manual Liftgate
...............................................73
Closing the Liftgate.............................................. 73
Opening the Liftgate........................................... 73
Unlocking the Liftgate......................................... 73
Manual Seats
..................................................122
Adjusting the Lumbar Support...................... 123
Adjusting the Seat Backrest........................... 123
Adjusting the Seat Height................................ 123
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward.............................................................. 122
Single Passenger Seat...................................... 123
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