engine FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2020 Owners Manual

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California Proposition 65
WARNING: Operating, servicing and
maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway
motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals
including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize
exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the
engine except as necessary, service your vehicle
in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash
your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle.
For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle. WARNING:
Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash your hands after handling
.

Head Restraints
...........................................120
Manual Seats .................................................
122
Power Seats ...................................................
124
Rear Seats - Long Wheelbase, Vehicles With: Second Row Dual Captain Chairs
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125
Rear Seats - Short Wheelbase ...............
128
Rear Seats - Long Wheelbase, Vehicles With: 60/40 Split Second Row
Seating .........................................................
132
Heated Seats .................................................
135
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points ...............................
136
Cigar Lighter ..................................................
136
Wireless Accessory Charging ...................
137
Storage Compartments
Overhead Console .......................................
138
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information ...................................
139
Ignition Switch ..............................................
139
Push Button Ignition Switch ...................
140
Starting a Gasoline Engine .......................
142
Starting a Flex Fuel Engine ......................
146
Starting a Diesel Engine ............................
148
Switching Off the Engine .........................
150
Engine Block Heater ...................................
150
Unique Driving Characteristics
Auto-Start-Stop ...........................................
152
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions .....................................
154
Fuel Quality - Diesel ...................................
154
Fuel Quality - Gasoline ..............................
157
Fuel Quality - E85 .......................................
158Fuel Filler Funnel Location
.......................
159
Running Out of Fuel ...................................
159
Refueling ..........................................................
161
Fuel Consumption .......................................
163
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law ................................................
165
Catalytic Converter .....................................
166
Selective Catalytic Reductant System ........................................................................\
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167
Diesel Particulate Filter .............................
170
Transmission
Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission .......................
176
Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission .......................
178
Brakes
General Information ....................................
181
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes ........................................................................\
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182
Parking Brake ................................................
182
Hill Start Assist .............................................
182
Traction Control
Principle of Operation ...............................
184
Using Traction Control ..............................
184
Stability Control
Principle of Operation ................................
185
Using Stability Control ..............................
186
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation ................................
187
Rear Parking Aid ...........................................
187
Front Parking Aid .........................................
189
Side Sensing System ..................................
191
Active Park Assist ........................................
193
Rear View Camera .....................................
200
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Cruise Control
Principle of Operation
...............................203
Using Cruise Control ..................................
203
Using Adaptive Cruise Control ..............
204
Driving Aids
Driver Alert .....................................................
210
Lane Keeping System .................................
212
Blind Spot Information System .............
216
Cross Traffic Alert ........................................
218
Eco .....................................................................
221
Steering ...........................................................
222
Pre-Collision Assist ....................................
223
Load Carrying
Luggage Anchor Points ............................
229
Rear Under Floor Storage ........................
229
Cargo Nets ....................................................
230
Roof Racks and Load Carriers ................
232
Load Limit ......................................................
233
Towing
Towing a Trailer ...........................................
238
Trailer Sway Control ..................................
239
Recommended Towing Weights ..........
239
Essential Towing Checks ..........................
241
Transporting the Vehicle ..........................
244
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels .....
245
Driving Hints
Breaking-In ....................................................
247
Reduced Engine Performance ...............
247
Economical Driving ....................................
247
Cold Weather Precautions ......................
248
Driving Through Water .............................
248
Floor Mats .....................................................
248
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance .................................
250Hazard Flashers
............................................
251
Fuel Shutoff ...................................................
251
Jump Starting the Vehicle .......................
252
Post-Crash Alert System .........................
254
Towing Points ...............................................
254
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ..............
256
In California (U.S. Only) ............................
257
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) ....................
258
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) ......................
259
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada .......................................................
259
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
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261
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
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261
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
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261
Fuses
Fuse Box Locations ....................................
263
Fuse Specification Chart .........................
264
Changing a Fuse .........................................
269
Maintenance
General Information ..................................
270
Opening and Closing the Hood .............
270
Under Hood Overview - 1.5L EcoBlue ........................................................................\
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272
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel ..............................
273
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L, LHD ........
274
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L, RHD .......
275
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.5L EcoBlue ........
276
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel/2.5L ...................
276
Engine Oil Check .........................................
276
Oil Change Indicator Reset ......................
277
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Engine Cooling Fan - Gasoline
...............278
Engine Cooling Fan - Diesel ....................
278
Engine Coolant Check ...............................
278
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
282
Brake Fluid Check .......................................
283
Washer Fluid Check ...................................
283
Changing the 12V Battery ........................
284
Checking the Wiper Blades ....................
285
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
Adjusting the Headlamps ........................
287
Changing a Bulb .........................................
288
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
Drive Belt Routing - 1.5L EcoBlue .........
295
Drive Belt Routing - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel .............................
295
Drive Belt Routing - 2.5L ..........................
295
Vehicle Care
Cleaning Products ......................................
296
Cleaning the Exterior .................................
297
Waxing ............................................................
298
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
299
Cleaning the Interior ..................................
299
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens .......................
301
Cleaning Leather Seats .............................
301
Repairing Minor Paint Damage .............
302
Cleaning the Wheels .................................
302
Vehicle Storage ...........................................
302
Wheels and Tires
General Information ..................................
305Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit
...................
306
Tire Care ...........................................................
311
Using Winter Tires ......................................
325
Using Snow Chains ....................................
325
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..........
326
Changing a Road Wheel ..........................
330
Tire Pressures ...............................................
334
Lug Nuts .........................................................
335
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 1.5L EcoBlue ........................................................................\
337
Engine Specifications - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel .............................
338
Engine Specifications - 2.5L ...................
339
Motorcraft Parts - 1.5L EcoBlue ............
340
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel ..............................
341
Motorcraft Parts - 2.5L .............................
342
Vehicle Identification Number ...............
343
Vehicle Certification Label ......................
344
Transmission Code Designation - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission
........................................................................\
344
Transmission Code Designation - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission
........................................................................\
345
Capacities and Specifications - 1.5L EcoBlue ......................................................
345
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel .....
350
Capacities and Specifications - 2.5L ........................................................................\
355
Bulb Specification Chart .........................
360
Network Connectivity
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network ......................................................
362
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network - Vehicles With: SYNC 3 ......
362
Network Connectivity – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
363
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Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt Flammable
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard flashers
Heated rear window
Windshield defrosting system
Interior luggage compartment
release
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
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Horn control
Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Requires registered technician
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
See Service Manual
Service engine soon
Passenger airbag activated
Passenger airbag deactivated
Side airbag Shield the eyes
Stability control
Hill descent control
Trail control
Windshield wiping system
Windshield wash and wipe
DATA RECORDING WARNING: Do not connect
wireless plug-in devices to the data link
connector. Unauthorized third parties
could gain access to vehicle data and
impair the performance of safety related
systems. Only allow repair facilities that
follow our service and repair instructions
to connect their equipment to the data
link connector.
We respect your privacy and are
committed to protecting it. The
information contained in this publication
was correct at the time of going to print,
but as technology rapidly changes, we
recommend that you visit the regional Ford
website for the latest information.
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Your vehicle has electronic control units
that have data recording functionality and
the ability to permanently or temporarily
store data. This data could include
information on the condition and status of
your vehicle, vehicle maintenance
requirements, events and malfunctions.
The types of data that can be recorded are
described in this section. Some of the data
recorded is stored in event logs or error
logs.
Note:
Error logs are reset following a service
or repair.
Note: We may provide information in
response to requests from law enforcement,
other government authorities and third
parties acting with lawful authority or
through a legal process. Such information
could be used by them in legal proceedings.
Data recorded includes, for example:
• Operating states of system
components, for example, fuel level,
tire pressure and battery charge level.
• Vehicle and component status, for
example, wheel speed, deceleration,
lateral acceleration and seatbelt
status.
• Events or errors in essential systems,
for example, headlamps and brakes.
• System responses to driving situations,
for example, airbag deployment and
stability control.
• Environmental conditions, for example,
temperature.
Some of this data, when used in
combination with other information, for
example, an accident report, damage to a
vehicle or eyewitness statements, could
be associated with a specific person. Service Data
Service data recorders in your vehicle are
capable of collecting and storing
diagnostic information about your vehicle.
This potentially includes information about
the performance or status of various
systems and modules in the vehicle, such
as engine, throttle, steering or brake
systems. In order to properly diagnose and
service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company
(Ford of Canada in Canada), and service
and repair facilities may access or share
among them vehicle diagnostic
information received through a direct
connection to your vehicle when
diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.
Additionally, Ford Motor Company (Ford
of Canada, in Canada) may, where
permitted by law, use vehicle diagnostic
information for vehicle improvement or
with other information we may have about
you, for example, your contact information,
to offer you products or services that may
interest you. Data may be provided to our
service providers such as part suppliers
that may help diagnose malfunctions, and
who are similarly obligated to protect data.
We retain this data only as long as
necessary to perform these functions or to
comply with law. We may provide
information where required in response to
official requests to law enforcement or
other government authorities or third
parties acting with lawful authority or court
order, and such information may be used
in legal proceedings. For U.S. only (if
equipped), if you choose to use connected
apps and services, you consent that certain
diagnostic information may also be
accessed electronically by Ford Motor
Company and Ford authorized service
facilities, and that the diagnostic
information may be used to provide
services to you, personalizing your
experience, troubleshoot, and to improve
products and services and offer you
products and services that may interest
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The system is designed to promote good
driving behaviors using keys that you have
programmed with some restricted settings.
MYKEY SETTINGS
Non-Configurable Settings
Seatbelt Reminder
The audio system mutes when the seatbelt
reminder turns on. The seatbelt reminder
cannot be switched off with a MyKey.
Early Low Fuel
The low fuel level indicator turns on earlier.
Driving and Parking Aids
Parking aids, blind spot information system
and cross traffic alert turn on when you
start the engine and cannot be switched
off with a MyKey.
Pre-collision assist and lane keeping alert
turn on when you start the engine, but can
be switched off with a MyKey.
A new destination in the navigation system
can only be set using voice commands,
when using a MyKey and your vehicle is
moving.
Configurable Settings
You can configure the following settings
after creating a MyKey. See Creating a
MyKey (page 60). Speed Limit WARNING:
Do not set MyKey
maximum speed limit to a limit that will
prevent the driver from maintaining a
safe speed considering posted speed
limits and prevailing road conditions. The
driver is always responsible to drive in
accordance with local laws and
prevailing conditions. Failure to do so
could result in accident or injury.
You can set a speed limit for your vehicle.
Warning messages appear in the
information display and a tone sounds if
your vehicle reaches the set speed. You
cannot override the set speed when using
a MyKey.
Speed Reminder
You can set a speed reminder for your
vehicle. Warning messages appear in the
information display and a tone sounds if
your vehicle exceeds the set speed.
Audio System Volume Limit
The audio system maximum volume is
reduced. A message appears in the
information display if you attempt to
exceed the volume limit. Automatic
volume control turns off.
Emergency Assistance
If you set emergency assistance to be
always on, it cannot be switched off with
a MyKey.
Do Not Disturb
If you set do not disturb to be always on,
it cannot be switched off with a MyKey.
Traction Control
If you set traction control to be always on,
it cannot be switched off with a MyKey.
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USING MYKEY WITH REMOTE
START SYSTEMS
The system is not compatible with
non-Ford remote start systems.
MYKEY – TROUBLESHOOTING
- VEHICLES WITHOUT: PUSH
BUTTON START
What is an admin key?
•
An admin key is a key that has not been
created as a MyKey. See Creating a
MyKey (page 60).
Why can I not create a MyKey?
• The key used to switch the ignition on
is not an admin key.
• The key used to switch the ignition on
is the only admin key. There always has
to be at least one admin key.
Why can I not program a MyKey?
• The key used to switch the ignition on
is not an admin key.
• No MyKeys are created. See Creating
a MyKey
(page 60).
Why can I not clear the MyKeys?
• The key used to switch the ignition on
is not an admin key.
• No MyKeys are created. See Creating
a MyKey
(page 60).
Why does the MyKey distance not
accumulate?
• The key used to start the engine is an
admin key.
• No MyKeys are created. See Creating
a MyKey
(page 60).
• The MyKeys have been cleared. MYKEY – TROUBLESHOOTING
- VEHICLES WITH: PUSH
BUTTON START
What is an admin key?
•
An admin key is a key that has not been
created as a MyKey. See
Creating a
MyKey (page 60).
Why can I not create a MyKey?
• The admin key is not placed in the
backup position. See
Passive Key
Backup Position (page 58).
• The key used to switch the ignition on
is not an admin key.
• The key used to switch the ignition on
is the only admin key. There always has
to be at least one admin key.
• The last MyKey was created without
switching the ignition off.
Why can I not program a MyKey?
• The admin key is not inside your
vehicle.
• The key used to switch the ignition on
is not an admin key.
• No MyKeys are created. See Creating
a MyKey
(page 60).
Why can I not clear the MyKeys?
• The admin key is not inside your
vehicle.
• The key used to switch the ignition on
is not an admin key.
• No MyKeys are created. See Creating
a MyKey
(page 60).
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Why does the MyKey distance not
accumulate?
•
The key used to start the engine is an
admin key.
• An admin key and a MyKey are inside
your vehicle.
• No MyKeys are created. See Creating
a MyKey (page 60).
• The MyKeys have been cleared.
Why can I not start the engine with
a MyKey?
• An admin key and a MyKey are inside
your vehicle.
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