check oil FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2020 Owner's Manual

When to expect the message prompting you to change your oil
Vehicle use and example
Interval
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling Severe
5000-7499 miles
(8000-11999 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3000-4999 miles
(5000-7999 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
Maintenance Intervals At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
*
Change engine oil and filter. **
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult your dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints.
Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or
drag.
* Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between service intervals.
** Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Engine
Oil Check (page 276).
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Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
(such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
* This is an optional feature. Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Change engine oil and filter.*
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
* Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Engine
Oil Check (page 276).
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Switching Driver Alert On or Off.....................
211
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................44 Children and Airbags...........................................45
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating
Adjustment........................................................ 44
Driver Knee Airbag.........................................49
Driving Aids.....................................................210
Driving Hints...................................................247
Driving Through Water...............................248
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 84
E
Eco......................................................................221 Eco Mode System Display............................... 221
Principle of Operation....................................... 221
Economical Driving
......................................247
Electromagnetic Compatibility..............446
Emergency Call Limitations.......................53
Emergency Call Requirements..................52
Emission Law
.................................................165
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance.........166
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 165
End User License Agreement.................448 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................ 448
Engine Block Heater....................................150 Using the Engine Block Heater....................... 151
Engine Coolant Check................................278 Adding Coolant................................................... 279
Coolant Change................................................. 280
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 282
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 280
Recycled Coolant.............................................. 280
Severe Climates................................................. 280
Engine Cooling Fan - Diesel.....................278
Engine Cooling Fan - Gasoline................278
Engine Emission Control............................165
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 74
Engine Oil Check..........................................276 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 277
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.5L EcoBlue.........276 Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L Duratec-HE
(MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel/2.5L.....................276
Engine Specifications - 1.5L EcoBlue.........................................................337
Engine Specifications - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel...............................338
Engine Specifications - 2.5L....................339
Entertainment..............................................390 Playing Music From a USB or Media
Player................................................................. 391
Streaming Music From a Bluetooth Device............................................................... 390
Using the Radio.................................................. 390
Environment......................................................17
Essential Towing Checks...........................241 Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 243
Hitches................................................................... 242
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft....................................................... 244
Safety Chains...................................................... 242
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 243
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 243
Trailer Towing Connector................................ 242
When Towing a Trailer..................................... 243
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options
.................................16
Exterior Mirrors...............................................90 Adjusting the Mirrors.......................................... 90
Folding the Mirrors................................................ 91
F
Fan See: Engine Cooling Fan - Diesel.................278
See: Engine Cooling Fan - Gasoline............278
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................36 Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 37
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................36
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 330
Flat Tire Inflation See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit................306
Floor Mats......................................................248
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 86
Ford Credit
.........................................................13
US Only..................................................................... 13
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Message Center
See: Information Displays................................. 98
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors............................... 89
Mobile Communications Equipment.......15
Motorcraft Parts - 1.5L EcoBlue.............340
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel................................341
Motorcraft Parts - 2.5L..............................342
MyKey Settings
...............................................59
Configurable Settings......................................... 59
Non-Configurable Settings.............................. 59
MyKey – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: Push Button Start...........................64
What is an admin key?...................................... 64
Why can I not clear the MyKeys?................... 64
Why can I not create a MyKey?...................... 64
Why can I not program a MyKey?.................. 64
Why can I not start the engine with a MyKey?................................................................ 65
Why does the MyKey distance not accumulate?..................................................... 65
MyKey – Troubleshooting - Vehicles Without: Push Button Start....................64
What is an admin key?...................................... 64
Why can I not clear the MyKeys?................... 64
Why can I not create a MyKey?...................... 64
Why can I not program a MyKey?.................. 64
Why does the MyKey distance not accumulate?..................................................... 64
MyKey ™
.............................................................59
Principle of Operation........................................ 59
N
Navigation......................................................393 Changing the Format of the Map................395
Live Traffic............................................................ 397
Michelin Travel Guide....................................... 397
Navigation Map Updates................................ 397
Route Guidance................................................. 395
Setting a Destination....................................... 394
Zoom...................................................................... 395
Network Connectivity................................362 Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile
Network............................................................ 362
Network Connectivity – Troubleshooting........................................363 Normal Scheduled Maintenance
...........431
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™......................... 431
Maintenance Intervals..................................... 432
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................277 Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring
System............................................................... 277
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check....................................... 276
Opening and Closing the Hood..............270 Closing the Hood................................................. 271
Opening the Hood............................................. 270
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.......................................................261
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........261
Overhead Console
.......................................138
Rear Door Storage Compartment................138
P
Parking Aids....................................................187 Principle of Operation....................................... 187
Parking Brake
.................................................182
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................74
Programming a Passive Key............................. 75
Programming a Remote Flip Key.................... 74
SecuriLock®........................................................... 74
Passive Key Backup Position.....................58
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 74
Perchlorate........................................................13
Personalized Settings
................................100
Measure Units..................................................... 100
Switching Chimes Off...................................... 100
Personal Safety System ™
..........................42
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 42
Phone...............................................................392 Android Auto....................................................... 393
Apple CarPlay..................................................... 393
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 392
Text Messaging................................................... 392
Using Your Cell Phone..................................... 392
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