fuel type FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2020 Owners Manual

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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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not overfill the fuel
tank. The pressure in an overfilled tank
may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray
and fire. WARNING:
The fuel system may
be under pressure. If you hear a hissing
sound near the fuel filler inlet, do not
refuel until the sound stops. Otherwise,
fuel may spray out, which could cause
serious personal injury. WARNING:
Fuels can cause
serious injury or death if misused or
mishandled. WARNING:
Fuel may contain
benzene, which is a cancer-causing
agent. WARNING: When refueling always
shut the engine off and never allow
sparks or open flames near the fuel tank
filler valve. Never smoke or use a cell
phone while refueling. Fuel vapor is
extremely hazardous under certain
conditions. Avoid inhaling excess fumes.
Follow these guidelines when refueling:
• Extinguish all smoking materials and
any open flames before refueling your
vehicle.
• Always switch the engine off before
refueling.
• Automotive fuels can be harmful or
fatal if swallowed. Fuel is highly toxic
and if swallowed can cause death or
permanent injury. If fuel is swallowed
immediately call a physician, even if no
symptoms are immediately apparent.
The toxic effects of fuel may not be
apparent for hours. •
Avoid inhaling fuel vapors. Inhaling fuel
vapor can lead to eye and respiratory
tract irritation. In severe cases,
excessive or prolonged breathing of
fuel vapor can cause serious illness and
permanent injury.
• Avoid getting fuel in your eyes. If you
splash fuel in your eyes, immediately
remove contact lenses (if worn), flush
with water for 15 minutes and seek
medical attention. Failure to seek
proper medical attention could lead to
permanent injury.
• Fuels can be harmful if absorbed
through the skin. If you splash fuel on
your skin, clothing or both, promptly
remove contaminated clothing and
thoroughly wash your skin with soap
and water. Repeated or prolonged skin
contact causes skin irritation.
• Be particularly careful if you are taking
Antabuse or other forms of Disulfiram
for the treatment of alcoholism.
Breathing fuel vapors could cause an
adverse reaction, serious personal
injury or sickness. Immediately call a
physician if you experience any adverse
reactions.
FUEL QUALITY - DIESEL
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The
Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated
Where Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel
Is Required (United
States/Canada/Puerto Rico/U.S.
Virgin Islands And Other Locales)
Note: Your warranty will not cover damage
caused by using an improper type of fuel or
fuel additive.
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Trailer Brakes
WARNING: Do not connect a
trailer's hydraulic brake system directly
to your vehicle's brake system. Your
vehicle may not have enough braking
power and your chances of having a
collision greatly increase.
Electric brakes and manual, automatic or
surge-type trailer brakes are safe if you
install them correctly and adjust them to
the manufacturer's specifications. The
trailer brakes must meet local and federal
regulations.
The rating for the tow vehicle's braking
system operation is at the gross vehicle
weight rating, not the gross combined
weight rating.
Separate functioning brake systems are
required for safe control of towed vehicles
and trailers weighing more than 1500
pounds (680 kilograms) when loaded.
Trailer Lamps WARNING:
Never connect any
trailer lamp wiring to the vehicle's tail
lamp wiring; this may damage the
electrical system resulting in fire. Contact
your authorized dealer as soon as
possible for assistance in proper trailer
tow wiring installation. Additional
electrical equipment may be required.
Trailer lamps are required on most towed
vehicles. Make sure all running lights, brake
lights, turn signals and hazard warning
flashers are working. Before Towing a Trailer
Practice turning, stopping and backing up
to get the feel of your vehicle-trailer
combination before starting on a trip.
When turning, make wider turns so the
trailer wheels clear curbs and other
obstacles.
When Towing a Trailer
•
Do not drive faster than 70 mph (113
km/h) during the first 500 miles (800
kilometers).
• Do not make full-throttle starts.
• Check the trailer hitch, electrical
connections and trailer wheel lug nuts
thoroughly after you have traveled 50
miles (80 kilometers).
• When stopped in congested or heavy
traffic during hot weather, place the
transmission selector lever in position
P
to aid engine and transmission
cooling and to help A/C performance.
• Turn off the speed control with heavy
loads or in hilly terrain. The speed
control may turn off automatically
when you are towing on long, steep
grades.
• When driving down a long or steep hill,
if your vehicle is fitted with a
SelectShift Automatic® Transmission,
use a low gear. See
Automatic
Transmission (page 176). Do not
apply the brakes continuously, as they
may overheat and become less
effective.
• If the transmission is fitted with Grade
Assist or a Towing feature, use this
feature when towing. This provides
engine braking and helps eliminate
excessive transmission shifting for
optimum fuel economy and
transmission cooling.
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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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Clearing All MyKeys.......................................63
MyKey Information Messages......................... 63
Climate Control..............................................114
Cold Weather Precautions.......................248
Connecting a Bluetooth Device - Vehicles Without: SYNC 3......................373
Pairing a Device................................................... 373
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network........................................................362
About the Modem............................................. 362
Enabling the Modem Using FordPass.......................................................... 362
Enabling the Modem Using the Touchscreen................................................... 362
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network - Vehicles With: SYNC
3.......................................................................362
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 278
Cornering Lamps............................................87
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
.......50
Creating a MyKey - Vehicles With: Push Button Start
..................................................60
MyKey Information Messages.......................... 61
Creating a MyKey - Vehicles Without: Push Button Start.......................................60
MyKey Information Messages......................... 60
Creating a Wi-Fi Hotspot - Vehicles With: SYNC 3
.........................................................365
Connecting a Device to the Wi-Fi
Hotspot............................................................ 366
Finding the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name and Password......................................................... 366
Creating a Wi-Fi Hotspot - Vehicles Without: SYNC 3.......................................365
Connecting a Device to the Wi-Fi Hotspot............................................................ 365
Finding the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name and Password......................................................... 365
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................218 Cross Traffic Alert Indicator........................... 220
Cross Traffic Alert Information Messages.......................................................... 221
Cross Traffic Alert System Limitations...................................................... 220
Cross Traffic Alert System Sensors............220
Switching Cross Traffic Alert On or Off...................................................................... 220Using Cross Traffic Alert...................................
218
Cruise Control
...............................................203
Principle of Operation...................................... 203
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control............................... 203
Customer Assistance.................................256
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
911 Assist Privacy Notice..................................... 13
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment Data........................................................................\
11
Event Data................................................................. 11
Service Data............................................................ 10
Services That Third Parties Provide...............12
Services That We Provide.................................. 12
Vehicles With a Modem...................................... 12
Vehicles With SYNC............................................. 12
Daytime Running Lamps............................84 Type 1 - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)....................................... 84
Type 2 - Configurable......................................... 84
Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles With: SYNC 3
..............................................474
Radio Frequency Statement......................... 474
Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles With: Wireless Accessory
Charging
.......................................................474
Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles Without: SYNC 3.......................................473
Radio Frequency Statement......................... 473
Diesel Particulate Filter..............................170 Diesel Particulate Filter Automatic
Regeneration..................................................... 171
Diesel Particulate Filter Manual Regeneration.................................................... 172
On-Board Diagnostics System...................... 170
Direction Indicators
........................................87
Doors and Locks.............................................66
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
Driver Alert
......................................................210
Driver Alert System Display.............................. 211
Driver Alert System Messages....................... 212
Driver Alert System Warnings........................ 210
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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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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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