automatic transmission FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2020 Owner's Guide

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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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Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate
- Vehicles With: Automatic
Temperature Control.................................116
Defogging or Clearing the Windshield of Thin Ice................................................................ 117
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather.............................................................. 117
General Hints........................................................ 116
Quickly Cooling the Interior.............................. 117
Recommended Settings for Cooling............117
Recommended Settings for Heating............117
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature
Control.............................................................117
Defogging or Clearing the Windshield of Thin Ice............................................................... 118
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather.............................................................. 118
General Hints......................................................... 117
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................. 118
Quickly Heating the Interior.............................. 117
Recommended Settings for Cooling............118
Recommended Settings for Heating............117
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................182
Home Screen................................................384
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........270
Horn.....................................................................78
I
Ignition Switch
...............................................139
Starting the Engine............................................ 140
Switching the Ignition Off............................... 139
Switching the Ignition On................................ 140
Switching the Ignition to Accessory Mode................................................................... 139
In California (U.S. Only).............................257
Information Displays
....................................98
General Information........................................... 98
Information Messages
...............................100
Active Park Assist.............................................. 100
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 101
Alarm........................................................................\
101
Automatic High Beam Control...................... 102
Auto-Start-Stop................................................. 102Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic
Alert Systems.................................................. 103
Brake System....................................................... 103
Doors and Locks................................................. 104
Driver Alert............................................................ 104
Engine..................................................................... 104
Fuel System.......................................................... 105
Headlamps........................................................... 105
Hill Start Assist.................................................... 105
Lane Keeping System....................................... 105
Maintenance........................................................ 106
MyKey...................................................................... 107
Parking Aid............................................................ 107
Parking Brake....................................................... 108
Pre-Collision Assist........................................... 108
Rear Window Lock............................................. 108
Remote Control.................................................. 108
Selective Catalytic Reductant System.............................................................. 109
Stability Control.................................................... 111
Starting System..................................................... 111
Steering System.................................................... 111
Tire Pressure Monitoring System................... 112
Transmission......................................................... 112
Wireless Accessory Charging.......................... 113
Installing Child Restraints...........................23 Child Restraints..................................................... 23
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts......................... 23
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)............................................ 25
Using Tether Straps............................................. 27
Instrument Cluster
.........................................93
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................83
Instrument Panel - LHD................................19
Instrument Panel - RHD...............................18
Interior Lamps
.................................................88
Courtesy Lamp..................................................... 88
Reading Lamps..................................................... 88
Interior Mirror - Vehicles With: Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror..................91
Interior Mirror - Vehicles Without: Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror..................91
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................252 Connecting the Jumper Cables.................... 252
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Playing Media From a USB Device -
Vehicles Without: SYNC 3......................375
Selecting the USB Device............................... 376
Supported Audio File Formats...................... 375
Post-Crash Alert System..........................254
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 66
Power Seats
....................................................124
Power Windows - Vehicles With: One-Touch Open Driver Window.........90
One-Touch Open................................................. 90
Power Windows - Vehicles With: Rear Power Windows .........................................89
Bounce-Back......................................................... 89
One-Touch Close................................................. 89
One-Touch Open................................................. 89
Rear Window Lock.............................................. 90
Pre-Collision Assist
.....................................223
Distance Alert...................................................... 225
Distance Indication........................................... 225
Pre-Collision Assist Information Messages.......................................................... 227
Pre-Collision Assist System Sensors.........226
Pre-Collision Assist Warning Lamp.............227
Programming a MyKey..................................61
Protecting the Environment........................17
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 330
Push Button Ignition Switch....................140 Failure to Start - Vehicles with Manual
Transmission................................................... 140
Fast Restart........................................................... 142
Key Outside Vehicle Audible Warning.........142
Starting System Information Messages.......................................................... 142
Starting The Engine - Vehicles with Automatic Transmission............................ 140
Starting The Engine - Vehicles with Manual Transmission................................................... 140
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving - Vehicles with Automatic
Transmission.................................................... 141
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving - Vehicles with Manual
Transmission.................................................... 141
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary - Vehicles with Automatic
Transmission.................................................... 141Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is
Stationary - Vehicles with Manual
Transmission.................................................... 141
Switching the Ignition On to Accessory Mode.................................................................. 140
Vehicles with a Diesel Engine........................ 140
R
Rear Parking Aid
............................................187
Object Distance Indicator............................... 188
Rear Parking Aid Information Messages.......................................................... 189
Rear Passenger Climate Controls...........118 Adjusting the Blower Motor Speed...............118
Directing Air to the Footwell Air Vents........118
Directing Air to the Overhead Air
Vents................................................................... 118
Directing Air to the Overhead Air Vents and the Footwell Air Vents.................................. 118
Switching the Rear Passenger Climate Controls On and Off...................................... 118
Rear Seats - Long Wheelbase, Vehicles With: 60/40 Split Second Row
Seating...........................................................132
Second Row Seats............................................. 132
Third Row Seats.................................................. 133
Rear Seats - Long Wheelbase, Vehicles With: Second Row Dual Captain
Chairs..............................................................125
Second Row Seats............................................. 125
Third Row Seats................................................... 127
Rear Seats - Short Wheelbase................128 Second Row Seats............................................. 128
Third Row Seats.................................................. 130
Rear Under Floor Storage
.........................229
Adjustable Load Floor...................................... 229
Passenger Compartment Floor.................... 229
Rear View Camera
......................................200
Switching the Rear View Camera Off........202
Switching the Rear View Camera On..........201
Using the Display................................................ 201
Vehicles With Parking Aid............................... 202
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................. 200
Rear Window Wiper and Washers............81 Rear Window Washer.......................................... 81
Rear Window Wiper............................................. 81
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SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.......................412
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............337
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................258
Tire Care
............................................................311
Glossary of Tire Terminology.......................... 312
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................... 311
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................. 313
Temperature A B C............................................. 312
Traction AA A B C................................................ 312
Treadwear............................................................... 311
Tire Inflation When Punctured See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit................306
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........326 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System........................................ 327
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Reset Procedure........................................................ 329
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ....................................... 327
Tire Pressures
................................................334
Tire Repair Kit See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit................306
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................306 After Using the Tire Sealant and Inflator
Kit........................................................................\
310
Using the Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit........................................................................\
307
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 305
Towing a Trailer............................................238 Load Placement................................................. 238
Towing Points
................................................254
Front Towing Point............................................ 254
Rear Towing Point............................................. 254
Towing Eye Location......................................... 255
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels..........................................................245
Emergency Towing............................................ 245
Recreational Vehicle Towing......................... 245
Towing.............................................................238 Traction Control............................................184
Principle of Operation.......................................184
Trailer Sway Control...................................239
Transmission Code Designation - 6-Speed Automatic
Transmission..............................................344
Transmission Code Designation - 8-Speed Automatic
Transmission..............................................345
Transmission..................................................176
Transporting the Vehicle
...........................244
Trip Computer...............................................100
Average Fuel........................................................ 100
Digital Speedometer........................................ 100
Distance to Empty............................................. 100
Resetting the Trip Computer......................... 100
Trip Odometer..................................................... 100
Type Approvals
.............................................476
China...................................................................... 486
Radio Frequency Certification for Keys and Remote Controls.......................................... 486
Radio Frequency Certifications for Blind Spot Information System......................... 484
Radio Frequency Certifications for Body Control Module............................................. 486
Radio Frequency Certifications for Cruise Control Module............................................. 486
Radio Frequency Certifications for Mid Range Radar................................................... 478
Radio Frequency Certifications for Passive Anti-Theft System........................................ 479
Radio Frequency Certifications for Radio Transceiver Module...................................... 482
Radio Frequency Certifications for SYNC 3........................................................................\
.. 486
Radio Frequency Certifications for Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor(s)................476
Radio Frequency Certifications for Wireless Charging........................................................... 485
Radio Frequency Statement for Audio Unit..................................................................... 487
U
Under Hood Overview - 1.5L EcoBlue.........................................................272
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel................................273
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