2012 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT Owners Manual

SYNChands-free control feature (if equipped)
Voice:Press the top button to
activate or deactivate voice control.
Move the SEEK switch up to answer
a call.
Move the SEEK switch down to end
a call.
Refer to theSYNCsupplement for
more information.
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT
WARNING:Do not install additional floor mats on top of the
factory installed floor mats as they may interfere with the
accelerator or the brake pedals.
Position the floor mat so that the
eyelet is over the end of the
retention screw and rotate forward
so the screw fits through the eyelet.
Turn the screw one-quarter turn to
lock in. Make sure that the mat does
not interfere with the operation of
the accelerator or the brake pedal.
To remove the floor mat, reverse the
installation procedure.
VOICE
SEEK
VOL
VOL
MODE
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DUAL REAR DOORS
Open the right hand door first from
either the outside (1) or inside (2)
the vehicle.
Open the left hand door second by
squeezing the handle to unlatch the
door and pulling it open.
Note:The dual rear doors should be closed before driving your vehicle.
Leaving the doors open could cause serious damage to them and their
components. The left door must be closed first.
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Opening the doors fully
Push the yellow button located on
the door and swing it open. The
check arms will automatically
re-engage when the doors are
closed.
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KEYS
The key operates all locks on your vehicle. You should always carry a
second key with you in a safe place in case you require it in an
emergency.
If your vehicle is equipped with the SecuriLockpassive anti-theft
system, your keys are electronically coded to your vehicle; using a
non-coded key will not permit your vehicle to start. If you lose your
dealer supplied keys, replacement keys are available through your
authorized dealer.
Central unlocking/locking
•To unlock the front and sliding doors, turn the key towards the front
of the vehicle.
•To lock all doors, turn the key towards the rear of the vehicle.
Note:Your vehicle can be configured to unlock only the front doors, see
your authorized dealer for more details.
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS
•When these locks are set, the
sliding doors cannot be opened
from the inside.
•The sliding doors can be opened
from the outside when the
childproof door locks are set, but
the doors are unlocked.
The childproof locks are located on
the rear edge of each sliding door
and must be set separately for each
door. Setting the lock for one door
will not automatically set the lock
for both doors.
•Insert the key and turn to the
lock position to engage the
childproof locks.
•Insert the key and turn to the
unlock position to disengage the
childproof locks.
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OPENING THE SLIDING DOOR
Note: the right-hand sliding door is inhibited from opening fully
when the fuel filler flap is unlocked and open.
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Remote entry receiver certification numbers
Country Part Label/Type Approval
CanadaSIEMENSVDO 5WK4 7899
IC: 267T - 5WK47899
USASIEMENSVDO 5WK4 7899
FCC ID: KR55WK47899
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
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The typical operating range for your remote entry transmitter is
approximately 33 feet (10 meters). A decrease in operating range could
be caused by:
•weather conditions,
•nearby radio towers,
•structures around the vehicle, or
•other vehicles parked next to
your vehicle.
The remote entry system allows you
to lock or unlock all vehicle doors
and cargo door without a key.
Note:The lock and unlock buttons
work only when the ignition is the
off position. The cargo door button
works when the ignition is any
position.
If there are problems with the
remote entry system, make sure to takeALL remote entry
transmitterswith you to the authorized dealer in order to aid in
troubleshooting the problem.
Two-step door unlocking
•Press
and release to unlock the front and sliding doors.
•Within three seconds, press
and release again to unlock all the
doors.
Note:The interior lamps will illuminate if the control on the overhead
lamp isnotset to theoffposition.
One-step door unlocking
If the one-step door unlocking feature is activated, press
and release
once to unlock all the doors.Note:The interior lamps will illuminate
(refer to theIlluminated entryfeature later in this section), if the
control on the overhead lamp isnotset to theoffposition.
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Switching from two-step to one-step door unlocking
Your vehicle comes with two-step unlocking enabled. With the vehicle
locked, unlocking can be switched between two-step and one-step door
unlocking by pressing and holding both the
andbuttons
simultaneously on the remote entry transmitter for approximately four
seconds and release. The turn signal lamps will flash twice to indicate
that the vehicle has switched to one-step unlocking. Repeat the
procedure to switch back to two-step unlocking.
Unlocking cargo doors
•Press
to unlock the cargo doors.
•Within three seconds, press
again to unlock all the vehicle
doors.
Ensure that the cargo doors are closed and latched before driving your
vehicle. Failure to properly latch the cargo doors may cause objects to
fall out.
Locking the doors
•Pressand release to lock all the doors. If all doors are closed the
turn signal lamps will flash twice.
Replacing the battery
The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium
battery CR2032 or equivalent.
To replace the battery:
1. Carefully separate the transmitter
unit from the key using a flat object
(e.g. a screwdriver) at the recess on
the back.
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2. Open the transmitter unit by
separating the retaining clips on the
sides with the flat object.
3. Remove the old battery.
Note:Please refer to local
regulations when disposing of
transmitter batteries.
4. DO NOT TAKE THE PLASTIC
COVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF
THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE
REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER.
5. Do not wipe off any grease on the
battery terminals or the back
surface of the circuit board.
6. Insert the new battery. The positive + terminal should face upwards.
Press the battery down to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the
battery housing cavity.
7. Snap the two halves back together.
Note:Replacement of the battery willnotcause the remote transmitter
to become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmitter
should operate normally after battery replacement.
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters
If you would like to have your remote entry transmitter reprogrammed
because you lost one, or would like to buy additional remote entry
transmitters, you can either reprogram them yourself, or takeall
remote entry transmittersto your authorized dealer for
reprogramming.
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