buttons FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2020 User Guide

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- 8-SPEED AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
WARNING: Do not apply the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal
simultaneously. Applying both pedals
simultaneously for more than a few
seconds will limit engine performance,
which may result in difficulty maintaining
speed in traffic and could lead to serious
injury. WARNING:
When your vehicle is
stationary, keep the brake pedal fully
pressed when shifting gears. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury, death or property
damage.
Selector Lever Positions
The instrument cluster displays the current
gear.
Park (P)
In park (P), power is not transmitted to the
driven wheels and the transmission is
locked. You can start the engine with the
transmission in this position.
Shift into park (P) only when your vehicle
is stationary.
Reverse (R)
Shift into reverse (R) only when your
vehicle is stationary and the engine is at
idle speed. Neutral (N) WARNING:
In neutral (N) your
vehicle has the ability to roll freely. If you
intend to leave your vehicle, make sure
you apply the parking brake.
In neutral (N), power is not transmitted to
the driven wheels but the transmission is
not locked. You can start the engine with
the transmission in this position.
Drive (D)
Drive (D) is the normal position for driving.
Manual (M)
In manual (M), you can upshift or
downshift using the buttons on the
selector lever.
SelectShift™
About SelectShift™
Use this feature to upshift or downshift
using the buttons on the selector lever.
Using SelectShift™
Shift into manual (M) to switch the feature
on.
• Press the
+ button to upshift.
• Press the
– button to downshift.
Shift into another gear to switch the
feature off.
Brake Shift Interlock
About Brake Shift Interlock
Brake shift interlock prevents you from
shifting out of park (P) when you have
switched the ignition on and not pressed
the brake pedal.
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The edge of the neighboring parked
vehicle is high off the ground. For
example, a bus, tow truck or flatbed
truck.
• The weather conditions are poor. For
example, during heavy rain, snow, fog,
high humidity and high temperatures.
Do not use the system if:
• You have attached an add-on
accessory close to the sensors on the
front or rear of your vehicle. For
example, a bike rack or trailer.
• You have attached an overhanging
object to the roof. For example, a
surfboard.
• The front bumper, rear bumper or the
side sensors are damaged.
• The correct tire size is not in use on your
vehicle. For example, a mini-spare tire.
Using Active Park Assist
Selecting an Active Park Assist Mode Press the button once to
activate parallel parking. Press
the button a second time to
activate perpendicular parking. If you press
the button again the system switches off.
If your vehicle is parked and after you
switch the ignition on, you can use the
information display to toggle through the
modes. Press the button to switch the
system on and open the system menu in
the information display.
Note: If your vehicle is parked, the default
mode is parallel park out assist. However if
you did not use active park assist to parallel
park your vehicle, use the information
display to select park out assist.
Note: You can only repeatedly press the
active park assist button to toggle through
the modes after moving your vehicle
approximately 10 ft (3 m). To toggle through the modes, use the
buttons on the information display to
select the following:
•
Parallel parking.
• Perpendicular parking.
• Parallel park out assist.
• Switch the system off.
Note: There is no time limit for toggling
through the modes.
Parallel Parking
The system detects available parallel
parking spaces and steers your vehicle into
the space. You control the accelerator,
gearshift and brakes. The system visually
and audibly guides you into a parallel
parking space. Press the button once to search
for a parking space.
Note: You can also switch the system on
after you have already driven partially or
completely past a parking space. Press the
active park assist button and the system
informs you if you have recently passed a
suitable parking space.
When the vehicle speed is less than
22 mph (35 km/h), the system scans both
sides of your vehicle for an available
parking space. A message and a graphic
appear in the information display to
indicate the system is searching for a
parking space. Use the direction indicator
to be offered parking spaces on either the
left-hand side or right-hand side of your
vehicle.
Note: The system scans both sides of your
vehicle and offers parking spaces one side
at a time if you do not use the direction
indicator.
Note: The system defaults to the passenger
side if you do not use the direction indicator.
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2. Manually move the wiper arms to the
service position. The windshield wipers
return to the starting position when you
switch the ignition on.
Note: Do not hold the wiper blade when
moving the wiper arm to the service position.
Note: You cannot manually move the wiper
arms to the service position when you switch
the ignition on.
Note: You can use the service position to
provide easier access to the wiper blades
for freeing them from snow and ice. 3. Lift the wiper arm and then press the
wiper blade locking buttons together.
Note: Do not hold the wiper blade when
lifting the wiper arm.
4. Slightly rotate the wiper blade.
5. Remove the wiper blade. Note:
Make sure that the wiper arm does
not spring back against the glass when the
wiper blade is not attached.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Note: Make sure that the wiper blade locks
into place.
CHANGING THE REAR WIPER
BLADES - VEHICLES WITH:
MANUAL LIFTGATE
1. Lift the wiper arm.
Note: Do not hold the wiper blade when
lifting the wiper arm. 2. Slightly rotate the wiper blade.
3. Remove the wiper blade.
Note:
Make sure that the wiper arm does
not spring back against the glass when the
wiper blade is not attached.
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Note: Make sure that the wiper blade locks
into place.
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Adjusting the Volume
Selecting the Radio
Press the button to select radio
mode.
Press the button again to display
the available radio sources. Repeatedly
press the button to scroll through the
available radio sources. Changing Radio Stations
Manual Tuning
Tune by station list or tune by
frequency.
A
Station list tuning.
B Note:
You can change radio stations using
the seek buttons.
Note: You can recall radio stations using
the numeric preset buttons.
Selecting Media Press the button to select media
mode.
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Pausing or Playing Media
In media mode, press the button
to pause playback. Press the
button again to resume
playback.
In radio mode, press the button to mute
the radio. Press the button again to
unmute.
Switching the Screen On and Off System Settings
Sound Settings
Press the button to adjust the
sound settings. You can optimize
the sound for different seating
positions.
You can also activate and set the
sensitivity of the speed compensated
volume.
Using a Cell Phone You can make a call from a
recent call list, contact list or dial
a number.
AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH:
SYNC 3
Switching the Audio Unit On and
Off Adjusting the Volume
Changing Radio Stations
Manual Tuning
Note:
You can change radio stations using
the seek buttons.
Note: You can recall radio stations using
the preset buttons on the touchscreen.
Seek Up and Next Track Button Select to skip to the next track.
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Press and hold the button to fast forward
through the track.
Seek Down and Previous Track
Button
Select to return to the beginning
of a track.
Repeatedly press the button to
return to previous tracks.
Press and hold the button to fast rewind.
Pausing or Playing Media Select to play a track. Press the
button again to pause the track.
In radio mode, press the button to mute
the radio. Press the button again to
unmute.
Switching the Screen On and Off Sound Settings
Press the button to adjust the
sound settings. You can optimize
the sound for different seating
positions.
You can also activate and set the
sensitivity of the speed compensated
volume.
AM/FM RADIO - VEHICLES
WITHOUT: SYNC 3
Selecting a Radio Source Press the button to display the
available radio sources. Repeatedly press the button to scroll to
the desired radio source.
Press the OK button.
Station Presets
To store a radio station, press and hold one
of the numeric preset buttons.
Note: Six presets can be stored for each
radio source.
Manually Changing Radio Stations Rotate the control to change the
frequency.
Automatically Changing Radio
Stations
Press to seek the next station up
the frequency band.
Press and hold to quickly seek
up the frequency band. Press to seek the next station
down the frequency band.
Press and hold to quickly seek
down the frequency band.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING: Driving while
distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, crash and injury. We strongly
recommend that you use extreme
caution when using any device that may
take your focus off the road. Your
primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We
recommend against the use of any
hand-held device while driving and
encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you
are aware of all applicable local laws
that may affect the use of electronic
devices while driving.
Getting to Know Your System
The SYNC 3 system allows you to interact
with a variety of features using the
touchscreen and voice commands. By
integrating with your Bluetooth-enabled
phone, the touchscreen provides easy
interaction with audio, multimedia, climate
control, navigation, and your phone's SYNC
3 compatible apps. Using the Touchscreen
To operate the touchscreen, you can
simply touch the item or option that you
want to select. The button changes color
when you select it.
The SYNC 3 layout allows you to quickly
select the feature you wish to use.
Action and Description
Menu Item
Item
This bar displays icons and messages pertaining to current
system activities including climate settings, voice
commands and phone functions such as text messages.
Status Bar
A
This button is available on the main screens. Pressing it
takes you to the home screen view.
Home
B
This shows the current time. You can set the clock manually
or have it controlled by the vehicle's GPS location. See
Settings
(page 398).
Clock
C
This displays the current outside temperature.
Outside
Temperature
D
You can touch any of the buttons on this bar to select a
feature.
Feature Bar
E
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Note:
On some models, SEEK NEXT may
be combined with PHONE REJECT and
SEEK PREVIOUS may be combined with
PHONE ACCEPT.
M:
Touch the control repeatedly to switch
between media sources (modes).
See
Steering Wheel (page 78).
Using Your Bezel Controls
Depending on your vehicle and option
package, you may also have these controls
on your instrument panel:
• Power:
Switch the audio system on
and off.
• VOL:
Control the volume of playing
audio.
• Seek
and Tune: se as you normally
would in audio modes.
• Eject:
Eject a CD from the audio
system.
• SOURCE
or MEDIA: Press repeatedly
to advance through available media
modes.
• SOUND:
Press to access the Sound
menu where you can adjust sound and
other audio settings.
• 1-6:
Press and hold to store or press to
select an AM, FM or SIRIUS memory
preset. See Audio System (page 367).
• DISP:
Switch the display on or off. You
can also touch the screen to switch the
display back on.
• Temperature, fan and climate
control buttons:
Control the
temperature, fan speed or settings of
the climate control system. See
Climate Control
(page 114). Safety Information WARNING:
Driving while
distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, crash and injury. We strongly
recommend that you use extreme
caution when using any device that may
take your focus off the road. Your
primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We
recommend against the use of any
hand-held device while driving and
encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you
are aware of all applicable local laws
that may affect the use of electronic
devices while driving.
• Do not attempt to service or repair the
system. Have an authorized dealer
check your vehicle.
• Do not operate playing devices if the
power cords or cables are broken, split
or damaged. Place cords and cables
out of the way, so they do not interfere
with the operation of pedals, seats,
compartments or safe driving abilities.
• Do not leave playing devices in your
vehicle during extreme conditions as it
could cause them damage. See your
device's user guide for further
information.
• For your safety, some SYNC 3 functions
are speed-dependent. Their use is
limited to when your vehicle is traveling
at speeds under 3 mph (5 km/h). Make
sure that you review your device's
manual before using it with SYNC 3.
Speed-restricted Features
Some features of this system may be too
difficult to use while your vehicle is moving
so they are restricted from use unless your
vehicle is stationary.
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Automatic Blower Motor Speed
Reduction
If necessary, the system decreases the
blower motor speed when you are using
voice commands to reduce the amount of
background noise in your vehicle. It returns
to normal when you are finished.
Switching Automatic Blower Motor
Speed Reduction Off
Simultaneously press the A/C and
recirculated air buttons.
ENTERTAINMENT Select the entertainment option
on the feature bar.
Audio source. Select to choose
a different audio source.
A
Presets. Swipe left to view more
presets.
B
Using the Radio
Setting a Radio Station Using the
Touchscreen
Directly Tuning a Radio Station
Select
Sources.
Select
AM or FM. Select
Frequency.
Enter the frequency of the radio station
and select
Enter.
Note: You must enter the frequency to two
decimal places.
Selecting a Radio Station From a List
Select
Sources.
Select
FM or DAB.
Select
Station.
Select a radio station from the list.
Switching Traffic Announcements On
Select
Traffic (TA).
Note: If you switch traffic announcements
on, traffic announcements broadcast by
radio stations interrupt the current audio
source to help you plan your route.
Storing a Radio Station
You can use the different sets of presets
to allow different drivers to store their
favorite radio stations.
Set a radio station.
Select
Presets.
Note: Only do this if you wish to select a
different set of presets.
Press and hold one of the preset buttons.
Note: The radio briefly mutes to indicate
the radio station has been stored.
Streaming Music From a Bluetooth
Device
Check the compatibility of your device on
the regional Ford website.
Pair your device. See
Phone (page 392).
Select
Sources. Select Bluetooth.
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AppLink issues
Possible solution(s)
Possible cause(s)
Issue
Unplug the USB cable from
the phone, wait a moment,
and plug the USB cable
back in to the phone. After a
few seconds, the app should
appear in SYNC 3's Mobile
Apps Menu. If not, "Force
Close" the application and
restart it.
You may need to reset the
USB connection to SYNC 3.
My iPhone is connected, my
app is running, I restarted
the app but I still cannot find
it on SYNC 3.
Increase the Bluetooth
volume of the device by
using the device's volume
control buttons which are
most often found on the
side of the device.
The Bluetooth volume on
the phone may be low.
I have an Android phone. I
found and started my media
app on SYNC 3, but there is
no sound or the sound is
very low.
Force close or uninstall the
apps you do not want SYNC
3 to find. If the app has a
"Ford SYNC" setting, disable
that setting in the app's
settings menu on the phone.
Some Android devices have
a limited number of
Bluetooth ports that apps
can use to connect. If you
have more AppLink apps on
your phone than the number
of available Bluetooth ports,
you will not see all of your
apps listed in the SYNC 3
mobile apps menu.
I can only see some of the
AppLink apps running on my
phone listed in the SYNC 3
Mobile Apps Menu. Voice command issues
Possible solution
Possible cause
Issue
Review the cell phone voice commands
and the media voice commands at the
beginning of their respective sections.
You may be using the
wrong voice commands.
SYNC 3 does
not understand
what I am
saying. Refer to the audio display during an active
voice session to find a list of voice
commands there.
Wait for the system to prompt you before
you state your command.
You may be speaking too
soon or at the wrong
time.
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