exhaust FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2020 Owner's Guide

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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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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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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Mobile Apps........................................................
406
Navigation............................................................ 405
Phone..................................................................... 401
Radio...................................................................... 404
Sound.................................................................... 399
Valet Mode............................................................ 412
Vehicle.................................................................... 410
Voice Control......................................................... 411
Wi-Fi & Hotspot................................................ 408
Side Airbags.....................................................48
Side Sensing System...................................191
Object Distance Indicator................................ 192
Sitting in the Correct Position..................120
Sliding Door
.....................................................69
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 325
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 330
Special Notices
................................................14
New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 14
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles........................................ 15
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector............................................................ 15
Special Instructions.............................................. 14
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance............15
Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow...........15
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................434
Speed Control See: Cruise Control........................................... 203
Stability Control
............................................185
Principle of Operation....................................... 185
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 139
Starting a Diesel Engine
.............................148
Engine Warning Lamps.................................... 149
Failure to Start..................................................... 148
Glow Plug Indicator........................................... 149
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................149
Important Ventilating Information...............149
Starting System Information Messages.......................................................... 150
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving............................................................... 148
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................................... 148
Vehicles with an Ignition Key......................... 148Vehicles with a Push Button Ignition
Switch................................................................ 148
Starting a Flex Fuel Engine.......................146 Automatic Shutdown....................................... 146
Failure to Start..................................................... 146
Flex Fuel Engine Start System...................... 146
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................147
Important Ventilating Information...............147
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................ 147
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................................... 147
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................142 Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 143
Engine Warning Lamps.................................... 145
Failure to Start..................................................... 143
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................144
Important Ventilating Information...............145
Starting System Information Messages.......................................................... 145
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving............................................................... 144
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................................... 144
Vehicles with an Ignition Key.......................... 143
Vehicles with a Push Button Ignition Switch................................................................ 143
Starting and Stopping the Engine..........139 General Information.......................................... 139
Steering............................................................222 Adaptive Learning.............................................. 223
Electric Power Steering.................................... 222
Steering Wheel................................................78
Storage Compartments
.............................138
Streaming Bluetooth Audio - Vehicles Without: SYNC 3
.......................................375
Selecting a Bluetooth Source........................ 375
Sun Shades
......................................................92
Bounce-Back......................................................... 92
Opening and Closing the Sun Shade...........92
Sun Shade Relearning........................................ 92
Supplementary Restraints System.........43 Principle of Operation........................................ 43
Switching Off the Engine..........................150 Vehicles With a Turbocharger....................... 150
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ 3.........................................................377
General Information.......................................... 377
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