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WARNING:If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake
warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be
working properly. See your authorized dealer.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION
Electric vehicles
For specific information on the Transit Connect Electric, refer to the
Azure Dynamics TC-E Owner’s GuideSupplement.
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic
transmission
This vehicle is equipped with an adaptive transmission shift s trategy.
Adaptive Shift Strategy offers the optimal transmission operation and
shift quality. When the vehicle’s battery has been disconnected for any
type of service or repair, the transmission will need to relearn the normal
shift strategy parameters, much like having to reset your radio stations
when your vehicle battery has been disconnected. The Adaptive
Transmission Strategy allows the transmission to relearn these operating
parameters. This learning process could take several transmission
upshifts and downshifts; during this learning process, slightly firmer
shifts may occur. After this learning process, normal shift feel and shift
scheduling will resume.
P (Park)
This position locks the transmission
and prevents the front wheels from
turning.
To put your vehicle in gear:
•Start the engine
•Press the brake pedal
•Press the shifter button and move
the gearshift lever into the
desired gear
To put your vehicle in P (Park):
•Come to a complete stop
•Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P (Park)
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WARNING:This system is not designed to prevent contact with
small or moving objects. The system is designed to provide a
warning to assist the driver in detecting large stationary objects to
avoid damaging the vehicle. The system may not detect smaller
objects, particularly those close to the ground.
WARNING:Certain add-on devices such as large trailer hitches,
bike or surfboard racks and any device that may block the
normal detection zone of the RSS system may create false beeps.
The RSS detects obstacles up to
6 feet (1.8 meters) from the rear
bumper with a decreased coverage
area at the outer corners of the
bumper, (refer to the figures for
approximate zone coverage areas).
As you move closer to the obstacle,
the rate of the tone increases. When
the obstacle is less than 10 inches
(25.0 cm) away, the tone will sound
continuously.
The RSS automatically turns on
when the gearshift lever is placed in
R (Reverse) and the ignition is on.
Note:The RSS will be disabled
when the two trailer tow connectors
are plugged in prior to towing.
Keep the RSS sensors (located on the rear bumper/fascia) free
from snow, ice and large accumulations of dirt (do not clean the
sensors with sharp objects). If the sensors are covered, it will
affect the accuracy of the RSS.
If your vehicle sustains damage to the rear bumper/fascia, leaving
it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may be altered causing
inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms.
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Getting roadside assistance
To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor
Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This
program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service
is available:
•24-hours, seven days a week
•for the coverage period listed on the Roadside Assistance Card
included in your Owner Guide portfolio.
Roadside assistance will cover:
•a flat tire change with a good spare (except vehicles that have been
supplied with a tire inflation kit)
•battery jump start
•lock-out assistance (key replacement cost is the customer’s
responsibility)
•fuel delivery – Independent Service Contractors, if not prohibited by
state, local or municipal law shall deliver up to 2.0 gallons (7.5L) of
gasoline or 5.0 gallons (18.9L) of diesel fuel to a disabled vehicle. Fuel
delivery service is limited to two no-charge occurrences within a
12-month period.
•winch out – available within 100 feet (30.5 meters) of a paved or
county maintained road, no recoveries.
•towing – Ford and Lincoln eligible vehicles towed to an authorized
dealer within 35 miles (56 km) of the disablement location or to the
nearest authorized dealer. If a member requests to be towed to an
authorized dealer more than 35 miles (56 km) from the disablement
location, the member shall be responsible for any mileage costs in
excess of 35 miles (56 km).
Trailers shall be covered up to $200 if the disabled eligible vehicle
requires service at the nearest authorized dealer. If the trailer is disabled,
but the towing vehicle is operational, the trailer does not qualify for any
roadside services.
Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Using roadside assistance
Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in your
wallet for quick reference. In the United States, this card is found in the
Owner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment. In Canada, the card is
found in theWarranty Guidein the glove compartment.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
126 — Rear unlock relay
127 — Ignition overload relay
128 — Battery saver relay (modified
vehicle)
130 15A Hazard flashers
131 5A Power mirrors
132 10A Light switch, Exterior lighting
133 — Not used
134 — Not used
135 — Not used
136 15A Horn
137 7.5A Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS), Radio, Instrument
cluster
138 10A Reverse lamp
139 20A Ignition supply (modified vehicle)
140 — Not used
141 7.5A Front/rear fog lamps
142 15A Brake lamps
143 20A Cigar lighter, Front power point
144 10A Ignition supply (modified vehicle)
145 — Not used
146 20A Windshield wipers, Wiper switch
147 15A Front fog lamps
148 7.5A Recirculation, Instrument cluster
149 10A Ignition supply/Battery supply
(modified vehicle)
150 — Not used
151 15A Radio, Bluetooth/Voice command
module
152 7.5A A/C switch, Park aid module
153 7.5A Interior lamps, Battery saver
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
154 15A Roof lamp (modified vehicle)
155 10A Battery saver (modified vehicle)
156 7.5A Right parking lamp/tail lamps
157 7.5A License plate lamps
158 10A Light switch
159 20A Rear heater blower fan (modified
vehicle)
160 — Not used
161 7.5A Anti-lock brake system
(ABS)/RSC, Steering angle sensor
162 7.5A Airbag module, Passenger airbag
off indicator
163 20A Locks
164 20A TPMS module
165 — Not used
166 25A Front power windows
167 7.5A Rear window defroster/heated
mirror switch
168 — Not used
169 20A Second power point
170 — Not used
171 — Not used
172 10A Right rear turn signal (modified
vehicle)
173 10A Left rear turn signal (modified
vehicle)
174 20A Rear power point, Rear center
console power point (modified
vehicle)
175 7.5A Left park lamps/tail lamps
176 — Not used
177 — Not used
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The high-current fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected circuits
1 7.5A* Heated windshield telltale
2 40A** Right heated windshield, Modified
vehicle — Rear heater blower fan,
Ignition supply
3 50A** Left heated windshield, Modified
vehicle — Battery supply
4 20A** Fuel pump
5 10A* Powertrain control module (PCM)
keep alive power, Canister
solenoid
6 15A* PCM, Data link connector
7 20A* Ignition switch
8 15A* Headlamps
9 40A** Passenger compartment fuse
panel II
10 25A** Rear turn signal, Modified vehicle
— Battery supply
11 40A** Ignition overload, Passenger
compartment fuse panel
12 30A** Anti-lock brake system (ABS)/Roll
stability control (RSC) pump
motor
25
24
22 2326 2728
29
21A
21B21C
21D
30A
30B30C 30D
31A
31B31C 31D31E 31F
32 3334 35 36
15
16 17
18 19 20
10 11 12
9
3 4
1
25
67 81314
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected circuits
13 30A* Heater blower motor
14 10A* PCM relay
15 20A** ABS/RSC valves
16 30A** Cooling fan – low
17 50A** Cooling fan – high
18 25A** Daytime running lamps (DRL),
Low beam interrupt relay
19 50A** Passenger compartment fuse
panel III
20 — A/C clutch relay
21A — Right heated windshield relay,
Modified vehicle — Rear fan relay
21B — Starter lock relay
21C — High beam headlamp relay
21D — PCM relay
22 10A* PCM, Auxiliary connector, Fuel
injectors
23 10A* Right low beam headlamp
24 10A* A/C clutch solenoid
25 10A* Left low beam headlamp
26 10A* Mass air flow sensor, Brake
switch, Backup lamps relay, EGR
stepper motor, EVAP canister
purge valve, Heated oxygen
sensors, Floor shifter,
Transmission range sensor
27 — Not used
28 15A* PCM vehicle power 1
29 15A* Auxiliary connector, Coil on plugs
30A 70A Relay Cooling fan high relay
30B
30C — Cooling fan low relay
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected circuits
30D — Left heated windshield relay
31A — Backup lamp relay
31B — Fuel pump relay
31C — DRL relay
31D — Low beam headlamps relay
31E — Modified vehicle — Right rear
turn signal relay
31F — Front fog lamps
32 — Cooling fan diode
33 — Fuel pump relay diode
34 — Gear shifter diode
35 30A* Start lock relay
36 — Modified vehicle — Left rear turn
signal relay
*Mini fuse **Cartridge fuse
CHANGING THE TIRES
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.
Note:The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator light will
illuminate when the spare tire is in use. To restore the full functionality
of the monitoring system, all road wheels equipped with tire pressure
monitoring sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
Have a flat serviced by an authorized dealer in order to prevent damage
to the TPMS sensors, refer toTire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS)in theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter. Replace the spare
tire with a road tire as soon as possible. During repairing or replacing of
the flat tire, have the authorized dealer inspect the TPMS sensor for
damage.
WARNING:The use of tire sealants may damage your tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and should not be used.
However, if you must use a sealant, the TPMS sensor and valve stem
on the wheel must be replaced by an authorized Ford dealer.
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