ignition FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2020 Owner's Guide

Left-hand mirror switch.
A
Mirror adjustment control.
B
Right-hand mirror switch.
C
Folding the Mirrors
Vehicles with Manual Fold
Push the mirror toward the door window
glass.
Make sure that you fully engage the mirror
in its support when returning it to its
original position.
Vehicles with Auto-fold
The exterior mirrors fold when you lock
your vehicle and unfold when you unlock
your vehicle. For tight parking conditions,
press the control to fold the
mirrors.
Press the control again to unfold the
mirrors.
If you press the control to fold in the
mirrors with auto-fold on, the mirrors do
not unfold when you unlock your vehicle.
You can switch auto-fold on or off in the
information display. See General
Information (page 98). Note:
The power folding mirrors operate
with the ignition on, and for several minutes
after you switch the ignition off.
Note: If you fold and unfold the mirrors
several times within one minute, the power
fold function may turn off to protect the
motors from overheating.
INTERIOR MIRROR - VEHICLES
WITHOUT: AUTO-DIMMING
INTERIOR MIRROR WARNING:
Do not adjust the
mirrors when your vehicle is moving. This
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, serious personal injury or death.
Pull the tab below the mirror toward you
to reduce the effect of bright light from
behind.
INTERIOR MIRROR - VEHICLES
WITH: AUTO-DIMMING
INTERIOR MIRROR WARNING:
Do not adjust the
mirrors when your vehicle is moving. This
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, serious personal injury or death.
The mirror dims to reduce the effect of
bright light from behind. It returns to
normal when the bright light from behind
is no longer present or if you shift into
reverse (R).
Do not block the sensors on the front and
back of the mirror.
Note: A rear center passenger or raised rear
center head restraint could prevent light
from reaching the sensor.
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B

SUN SHADES
WARNING: Do not let children play
with the sun shade or leave them
unattended in the vehicle. They may
seriously hurt themselves. WARNING: When closing the sun
shade, you should verify that it is free of
obstructions and make sure that children
and pets are not in the proximity of the
sunshade.
The control is located in the overhead
console.
The sun shade has a one-touch open and
close feature. To stop motion during
one-touch operation, press the control a
second time.
Opening and Closing the Sun
Shade Fully press and release the front of the
control to open the sun shade.
Fully press and release the rear of the
control to close the sun shade. Bounce-Back
The sun shade will stop automatically
while closing. It will reverse some distance
if there is an obstacle in the way.
Sun Shade Relearning WARNING: The bounce-back
function is not active during this
procedure. Make sure that there are no
obstacles in the way of the moving sun
shade.
Note: You must start the relearning process
within 30 seconds of switching the ignition
on.
In case the sun shade no longer opens or
closes properly, follow this relearning
procedure:
1. Press the front of the control to the first
action point twice and release it within
two seconds.
2. Press the rear of the control to the first
action point twice and release it within
two seconds.
3. Press and hold the front of the control
to the first action point, until the sun
shade fully opens.
4. Press and hold the rear of the control to the first action point, until the sun
shade fully closes.
If you do not complete Step 2 within 15
seconds of Step 1, the relearning function
end. Switch the ignition off, wait for
another 30 seconds and then switch the
ignition back on again. Start the procedure
again from the beginning.
Confirm that relearning was successful by
opening and closing the sun shade.
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The fuel filler door is on the
left-hand side of your vehicle.
A
The fuel filler door is on the
right-hand side of your vehicle.
B
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
At normal operating temperature, the
needle remains in the center section. If the
needle enters the red section, the engine
is overheating. Stop your vehicle as soon
as it is safe to do so, switch the engine off
and allow it to cool.
Note: The system reduces the engine speed
if you continue to operate the engine at a
high engine speed.
Note: Do not restart the engine until the
cause of overheating has been determined
and resolved.
WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and
indicators alert you to a vehicle condition
that may become serious. Some lamps
illuminate when you start your vehicle to
make sure they work. If any lamps remain
on after starting your vehicle, refer to the
respective system warning lamp for further
information. Note:
Some warning indicators appear in
the information display and operate the
same as a warning lamp but do not
illuminate when you start your vehicle.
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator It illuminates when you switch
the system on.
It illuminates white when the system is in
standby mode. It illuminates green when
you set the adaptive cruise speed.
Airbag Warning Lamp If it does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, continues
to flash or remains on when the
engine is running, this indicates a
malfunction. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
Lamp If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. Your vehicle
continues to have normal braking without
the anti-lock brake system function. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Blind Spot Information System
Indicator It illuminates when you switch
the system off. See Blind Spot
Information System (page 216).
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Brake System Warning Lamp
WARNING: Driving your vehicle
with the warning lamp on is dangerous.
A significant decrease in braking
performance may occur. It may take you
longer to stop your vehicle. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Driving extended distances with the
parking brake engaged can cause brake
failure and the risk of personal injury. It illuminates when you engage
the parking brake and the
ignition is on.
If it illuminates when your vehicle
is moving, make sure the parking
brake is disengaged. If the
parking brake is disengaged, this indicates
low brake fluid level or a brake system
fault. Have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible.
Cruise Control Indicator It illuminates when you switch
the system on. See
Using
Cruise Control (page 203).
Direction Indicator It flashes when you switch the
direction indicators on.
Note: An increase in the rate of flashing
warns of a failed indicator bulb.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Lamp It illuminates if the system has
malfunctioned. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as
possible. Engine Warning Lamps Service Engine Soon
If it illuminates when the engine is running
this indicates a malfunction.
If it flashes when you are driving, reduce
the speed of your vehicle immediately.
Avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration
and have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible. Malfunction Indicator Lamp
If it illuminates when the engine is running
this indicates a malfunction. The On Board
Diagnostics system has detected a
malfunction of the vehicle emission control
system.
If it flashes, engine misfire may be
occurring. Increased exhaust gas
temperatures could damage the catalytic
converter or other vehicle components.
Avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration
and have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
If both lamps illuminate when the engine
is running, stop your vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so. Continuing to drive your
vehicle may cause reduced power or the
engine to stop. Switch the ignition off and
attempt to restart the engine. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp It illuminates to remind you to
fasten your seatbelt. See
Seatbelt Reminder
(page 39).
Front Fog Lamp Indicator It illuminates when you switch
the front fog lamps on.
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Hazard Flashers Warning Lamp
It flashes when you switch the
hazard flashers on.
High Beam Headlamp Indicator It illuminates when you switch
the high beam headlamps on.
Ignition Warning Lamp It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on.
If it illuminates when the engine
is running this indicates a malfunction.
Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Lamps on Indicator It illuminates when you switch
the low beam headlamps or the
parking lamps on.
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp It illuminates when the fuel level
is low or the fuel tank is nearly
empty. Refuel as soon as
possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp It illuminates if one or more tires
on your vehicle has low tire
pressure. See Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (page 326).
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on. If it illuminates when the engine is running
this indicates a malfunction. Stop your
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and
switch the engine off. Check the engine oil
level. If the oil level is sufficient, this
indicates a system malfunction. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
See
Engine Oil Check (page 276).
Stability Control and Traction
Control Indicator Flashes during operation.
If it does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, or remains
on when the engine is running, this
indicates a malfunction. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Stability Control and Traction
Control Off Warning Lamp It illuminates when you switch
the system off.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Airbag Secondary Warning Audible
Warning
Sounds when the airbag warning lamp is
not working.
Automatic Transmission Audible
Warning
Sounds when you have not moved the
transmission selector lever to park. A
message will be shown in the display.
Door Ajar Audible Warning
Sounds when a door is not fully closed and
your vehicle is moving.
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Fasten Seatbelt Audible Warning
Sounds when a seatbelt is unfastened in
an occupied seat and your vehicle is
moving.
Key in Ignition Audible Warning
Sounds when you open the driver's door
and you have left the key in the ignition.
Headlamps On Audible Warning
Sounds when you remove the key from the
ignition and open the driver door and you
have left the headlamps or parking lamps
on.
Parking Brake On Audible Warning
Sounds when you have left the parking
brake on and drive your vehicle. If the
audible warning remains on after you have
released the parking brake, have your
vehicle checked by an authorized dealer
immediately.
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MyKey
Description
Message
Displays when trying to create a MyKey and the key is not
placed in the backup position. See Passive Key Backup
Position (page 58).
Place Key in Backup
Location
Displays when trying to create a MyKey with a key already
designated as a MyKey.
Key is Already a MyKey
Displays when creating a MyKey.
Hold OK to Create MyKey
Displays to confirm that a MyKey has been created.
Creation Completed
Displays to confirm that the key is restricted after you switch
the ignition off.
This Key restricted at
Next Key Cycle. Label
Key as MyKey
Displays if the system fails to create a MyKey.
MyKey not Created
Displays when clearing all MyKeys.
Hold OK to Clear MyKeys
Displays to confirm that all MyKeys have been cleared.
All MyKeys Cleared
Parking Aid Description
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Park Aid Fault
Check Park Aid
Check Front Park Aid
Check Rear Park Aid
The system sensors are blocked. See
Parking Aids (page
187).
Park Aid Not Available
Sensor Blocked See
Manual
Front Park Aid Not Avail-
able Sensor Blocked See
Manual
Rear Park Aid Not Avail-
able Sensor Blocked See
Manual
You have attached a bike rack, trailer or other object near the
sensors on the front or rear of your vehicle.
Rear Park Aid Deactiv-
ated Trailer attached
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Stability Control
Description
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Service AdvanceTrac
Starting System Description
Message
Displays if you switch the ignition on and do not start the
engine.
Full Accessory Power
Active
A reminder to press the brake pedal when starting your
vehicle.
To START Press Brake
Displays if your vehicle fails to start.
Cranking Time Exceeded
The system does not detect a valid passive key inside your
vehicle.
No Key Detected
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Starting System Fault
Displays if you switch the engine off and the system does not
detect a valid passive key inside your vehicle.
Restart Now or Key is
Needed
Steering System Description
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Stop your vehicle in a safe
place. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Steering Loss Stop
Safely
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Steering Fault Service
Now
Steering Assist Fault
Service Required
Steering Lock Malfunc-
tion Service Now
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12 Volt DC Power Point
WARNING: Do not plug optional
electrical accessories into the cigar
lighter socket. Incorrect use of the cigar
lighter can cause damage not covered
by the vehicle warranty, and can result
in fire or serious injury. WARNING:
Do not use a power
point for operating a cigar lighter.
Incorrect use of the power points can
cause damage not covered by the
vehicle warranty, and can result in fire or
serious injury.
Do not hang any accessory from the
accessory plug.
Do not use the power point over the vehicle
capacity of 12 volt DC 180 watts or a fuse
may blow.
Keep the power point caps closed when
not in use.
Do not insert objects other than an
accessory plug into the power point.
You can use the power point for up to 20
minutes after you switch the ignition off.
Note: When you switch the ignition on, you
can use the socket to power 12 volt
appliances with a maximum current rating
of 15 amps.
Run the vehicle for full capacity use of the
power point.
To prevent the battery from running out of
charge:
• Do not use the power point longer than
necessary when the vehicle is not
running.
• Do not leave devices plugged in
overnight or when you park your vehicle
for extended periods. Power points may be in the following
locations:
•
Front of the floor console.
• Rear of the floor console.
• Right hand side of the luggage
compartment.
• Instrument panel cluster storage
compartment.
CIGAR LIGHTER WARNING:
Do not plug optional
electrical accessories into the cigar
lighter socket. Incorrect use of the cigar
lighter can cause damage not covered
by the vehicle warranty, and can result
in fire or serious injury. Press the element in to use the cigar
lighter. It pops out after a short period of
time.
Do not hold the cigar lighter element
pressed in.
Note:
If the power supply does not work
after you switch the ignition off, switch the
ignition on.
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Note:
If you use the socket when the engine
is not running, the battery may run out of
charge.
Note: When you switch the ignition on, you
can use the socket to power 12 volt
appliances with a maximum current rating
of 15 amps.
WIRELESS ACCESSORY
CHARGING WARNING: Wireless charging
devices can affect the operation of
implanted medical devices, including
cardiac pacemakers. If you have any
implanted medical devices, we
recommend that you consult with your
physician.
The system supports one wireless charging
compatible device on the charging area.
Note: Devices without built-in Qi standards
for wireless charging require an additional
Qi receiver or sleeve.
Note: Software and firmware updates to
your device could affect the charging
operation.
Make sure the charging area is clean and
free from obstruction before charging a
device to allow the device to lay flat on the
charging area.
Do not place items with a magnetic strip,
for example passports, parking tickets or
credit cards near the charging area when
charging a device. This could damage the
magnetic strip.
Do not place metal objects, for example
remote controls, coins or keys on or near
the charging area when charging a device.
Metal objects may heat up and degrade
the charging performance. The charging area is below the
audio unit.
Place the device with the charging side
down to begin charging. The charging
stops after your device reaches a full
charge.
Note:
Charging time and temperature are
dependent on the device used. The system
stops charging the device if it reaches a high
temperature.
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