trailer FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2020 Owner's Guide

CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL
WARNING: The use of tire
sealants may damage your tire pressure
monitoring system and should only be
used in roadside emergencies. If you
must use a sealant, the Ford Tire Mobility
Kit sealant should be used. The tire
pressure monitoring system sensor and
valve stem on the wheel must be
replaced by an authorized dealer after
use of the sealant. WARNING:
If the tire pressure
monitor sensor becomes damaged, it
will no longer function.
See Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (page
326).
Note: The tire pressure monitoring system
indicator light will illuminate when the spare
tire is in use. To restore the full function of
the monitoring system, all road wheels
equipped with tire pressure monitoring
sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not
apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually
decrease your speed. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe
place on the side of the road.
Have a flat serviced by an authorized
dealer in order to prevent damage to the
tire pressure monitoring system sensors.
See
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(page 326). Replace the spare tire with a
road tire as soon as possible. During
repairing or replacing of the flat tire, have
an authorized dealer inspect the tire
pressure monitoring system sensor for
damage. Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire
Assembly Information WARNING:
Failure to follow these
guidelines could result in an increased
risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or
death.
If you have a dissimilar spare wheel and
tire, then it is intended for temporary use
only. This means that if you need to use it,
you should replace it as soon as possible
with a road wheel and tire assembly that
is the same size and type as the road tires
and wheels that were originally provided
by Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel
is damaged, it should be replaced rather
than repaired.
A dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
is defined as a spare wheel and tire
assembly that is different in brand, size or
appearance from the road tires and wheels
and can be one of three types:
1. T-type mini-spare:
This spare tire
begins with the letter T for tire size and
may have Temporary Use Only molded in
the sidewall.
2. Full-size dissimilar spare with label
on wheel:
This spare tire has a label on
the wheel that states: THIS WHEEL AND
TIRE ASSEMBLY FOR TEMPORARY USE
ONLY.
When driving with one of the dissimilar
spare tires listed above, do not:
• Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
• Load the vehicle beyond maximum
vehicle load rating listed on the Safety
Compliance Label.
• Tow a trailer.
• Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire.
• Use more than one dissimilar spare tire
at a time.
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•
Use commercial car washing
equipment.
• Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire.
Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires
listed above at any one wheel location can
lead to impairment of the following:
• Handling, stability and braking
performance.
• Comfort and noise.
• Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
• Winter weather driving capability.
• Wet weather driving capability.
• All-wheel driving capability (if
applicable).
3. Full-size dissimilar spare without
label on wheel
When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly, do not:
• Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).
• Use more than one dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly at a time.
• Use commercial car washing
equipment.
• Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare wheel
and tire assembly.
The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly can lead to
impairment of the following:
• Handling, stability and braking
performance.
• Comfort and noise.
• Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
• Winter weather driving capability.
• Wet weather driving capability.
• All-wheel driving capability. When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly additional
caution should be given to:
•
Towing a trailer.
• Driving vehicles equipped with a
camper body.
• Driving vehicles with a load on the
cargo rack.
Drive cautiously when using a full-size
dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
and seek service as soon as possible.
Changing a Road Wheel WARNING: When one of the front
wheels is off the ground, the
transmission alone will not prevent the
vehicle from moving or slipping off the
jack, even if the transmission selector
lever is in park (P). WARNING:
To help prevent your
vehicle from moving when you change
a tire, be sure to place the transmission
selector lever in park (P), set the parking
brake and block (in both directions) the
wheel that is diagonally opposite (other
side and end of the vehicle) to the tire
being changed. WARNING:
Never get underneath
a vehicle that is supported only by a jack.
If your vehicle slips off the jack, you or
someone else could be seriously injured. WARNING:
Do not attempt to
change a tire on the side of the vehicle
close to moving traffic. Pull far enough
off the road to avoid the danger of being
hit when operating the jack or changing
the wheel.
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SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle
occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician. Perform the services shown in the
following tables when specified, or within
3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of a
message indicating that an oil change is
required appears in the information display.
•
Example 1
: The oil change required
message comes on at 28751 miles
(46270 kilometers). Perform the
30000-mile (48000-kilometer)
automatic transmission fluid
replacement.
• Example 2
: The oil change required
message has not come on, but the
odometer reads 30000 miles (48000
kilometers) (for example, the
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was reset
at 25000 miles [40000 kilometers]).
Perform the engine air filter
replacement. Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km) Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
(such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
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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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Jump Starting......................................................
253
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 252
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 253
K
Keyless Entry....................................................70
Disabled Keys.......................................................... 71
General Information............................................ 70
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade............................................................ 72
Locking Your Vehicle........................................... 70
Passive Key............................................................. 70
Unlocking Your Vehicle........................................ 71
Keys and Remote Controls.........................54
L
Lane Keeping System..................................212 Lane Keeping System Display........................ 214
Lane Keeping System Messages.................. 216
Lane Keeping System Settings...................... 213
Lane Keeping System Warning Lamps and Indicators.......................................................... 215
Switching Lane Keeping System On or Off........................................................................\
213
Liftgate...............................................................73
Lighting Control..............................................82 Headlamp Flasher............................................... 83
High Beams............................................................ 82
Parking Lamps...................................................... 82
Lighting
..............................................................82
General Information............................................ 82
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers.............232
Load Carrying
................................................229
Load Limit.......................................................233
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 237
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 233
Locking and Unlocking................................66 Autolock.................................................................. 68
Autounlock............................................................. 68
Emergency Locking with the Key................... 68
Locking and Unlocking the Doors From Inside................................................................... 66Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the
Key Blade............................................................ 67
Opening the Double Rear Doors.................... 66
Opening the Double Rear Doors From Inside................................................................... 69
Remote Control.................................................... 66
Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter......................................................... 67
Unlocking the Doors with the Interior Door Handles............................................................... 67
Luggage Anchor Points.............................229
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 330
Lug Nuts
..........................................................335
M
Maintenance..................................................270 General Information......................................... 270
Manual Climate Control
..............................114
Directing Air to the Footwell Air Vents.........114
Directing Air to the Instrument Panel Air
Vents.................................................................... 114
Directing Air to the Windshield Air Vents.................................................................... 114
Setting the Blower Motor Speed................... 114
Setting the Temperature................................... 115
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off........................................................................\
. 114
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
. 114
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
. 114
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
. 114
Switching the Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
. 114
Manual Liftgate
...............................................73
Closing the Liftgate.............................................. 73
Opening the Liftgate........................................... 73
Unlocking the Liftgate......................................... 73
Manual Seats
..................................................122
Adjusting the Lumbar Support...................... 123
Adjusting the Seat Backrest........................... 123
Adjusting the Seat Height................................ 123
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward.............................................................. 122
Single Passenger Seat...................................... 123
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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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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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