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Low tire pressure warning:
Illuminates when your tire pressure
is low. If the light remains on at
start up or while driving, the tire
pressure should be checked. Refer
toInflating your tiresin theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter. When
the ignition is first turned to on, the light will illuminate for three
seconds to ensure the bulb is working. If the light does not turn on or
begins to flash, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. For
more information on this system, refer toTire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS)in theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter.
AdvanceTrac:Illuminates when
the AdvanceTracis active. If the
light remains on, contact your
authorized dealer as soon as
possible. Refer to theDriving
chapter for more information.
Throttle control/transmission:
Illuminates when a powertrain fault
has been detected. Contact your
authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Low fuel:Illuminates when the fuel
level in the fuel tank is at or near
empty (refer toFuel gaugein this
chapter).
Door ajar:Illuminates when the
ignition is in the on position and any
door is not completely closed.
Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:Illuminates when the
high-beam headlamps are turned on.
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Park lamps:Illuminates when the
park lamps are turned on.
Front fog lamps (if equipped):
Illuminates when the front fog lamps
are turned on.
Rear fog lamps:Illuminates when
the rear fog lamps are turned on.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the off or accessory position and the driver’s door is opened.
Park warning chime:Sounds when the transmission is not in park, the
driver’s door is opened and the ignition is off or in accessory position.
Headlamps on warning chime:Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on and the driver’s door is opened.
Seatbelt warning chime:The seatbelt chime sounds when the driver’s
seatbelt is not fastened. When the ignition is in run and the seatbelt is
not fastened, the chime will chime for six seconds. The chime will turn
off if the driver’s seatbelt is fastened or if the ignition returns to off or
accessory position.
Belt-Minderwarning chime:This chime periodically sounds to
remind the driver and/or passenger that their seatbelt is unbuckled. The
seatbelt warning lamp in the cluster will also illuminate once vehicle
speed has exceeded 6 mph (10 km/h).
Airbag secondary warning chime:This chime sounds to indicate a
fault with the supplemental restraint system in the event that the airbag
readiness warning light is not operating.
Door ajar warning chime:The door ajar reminder chime informs the
driver that one or more doors are open while the ignition is in the run
position.
Electric vehicles
For specific information on the Transit Connect Electric, refer to the
Azure Dynamics TC-E Owner’s GuideSupplement.
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Speedometer:Indicates the
current vehicle speed.
Tachometer:Indicates the engine
speed in revolutions per minute.
Driving with your tachometer
pointer continuously at the top of
the scale may damage the engine.
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Engine coolant temperature
gauge:Indicates engine coolant
temperature. At normal operating
temperature, the needle will be in
the normal range.If it enters the
red section, the engine is
overheating. Stop the vehicle as
soon as safely possible, switch
off the engine and let the engine cool.If it enters the red section
and the service engine soon indicator light illuminates, refer toHow fail
safe cooling worksin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
WARNING:Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the
engine is running or hot.
Fuel gauge:Indicates
approximately how much fuel is left
in the fuel tank (when the ignition
is in the on position). The fuel
gauge may vary slightly when the
vehicle is in motion or on a grade.
The symbol of the fuel pump with
the arrow points to the side of the
vehicle that the fuel filler inlet is located.
Refer toFilling the tankin theMaintenance and Specifications
chapter for more information.
Information display without
clock
1.Distance to empty:Registers the approximate distance the vehicle
can travel before refueling is necessary.
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2.Trip odometer:Registers the distance of individual journeys. Press
the Reset button (4) until the trip odometer resets.
3.Odometer:Registers the miles (kilometers) of the vehicle.
4.Reset button:Press until the trip odometer resets.
Note:The information display will remain on for several minutes after
you switch off the ignition.
If SHON or SHIP ON is displayed, the vehicle shipping mode is switched
on. Have your dealer switch off the vehicle shipping mode.
Information display with clock
1.Distance to empty / clock:Registers the approximate distance the
vehicle can travel before refueling is necessary. Clock shows the current
set time.
Switching the display between “clock” and “distance to empty”:
•Vehicles with AM/FM radio: Press and release the Select button (4) to
switch between the “distance to empty” display and the clock display.
•Vehicles with AM/FM radio/CD player: “Distance to empty” information
is displayed normally. Press and hold the Select button (4) to switch
to the “clock” display. After releasing the button, “distance to empty”
will display again.
Setting the clock:
Vehicles with AM/FM radio:Press and hold the Select button (4)
until the time flashes in the display. Press the Select button (4) to set
the time.
Vehicles with AM/FM radio / CD player:Use the radio to set the
time. SeeSetting the clockin theEntertainmentchapter.
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2.Trip odometer:Registers the distance of individual journeys. Press
the Reset button (5) until the trip odometer resets.
3.Odometer:Registers the miles (kilometers) of the vehicle.
4.Select button:Press to switch between clock and distance to empty.
Also used to set the clock for vehicles equipped with AM/FM radio.
5.Reset button:Press until the trip odometer resets.
Note:The information display will remain on for several minutes after
you switch off the ignition.
If SHON or SHIP ON is displayed, the vehicle shipping mode is switched
on. Have your dealer switch off the vehicle shipping mode.
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
AM/FM stereo (if equipped)
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that
drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may
take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of the vehicle. We recommend against the use of any
handheld device while driving, encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible and that you become aware of applicable state
and local laws that may affect the use of electronic devices while
driving.
One hour mode:Press the ON/OFF control to operate the system with
the ignition turned off; the system will automatically turn off after one
hour.
VOL ON/OFF:Press to turn ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease volume.
AM/FM Radio
AM/FM:Press repeatedly to select AM/FM frequency band.
(Seek): Press to access the next strong station on the frequency
band.
SCAN:Press for a brief sampling of all strong radio stations.
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(1–4):(Memory Presets): When tuned to any station, press and hold a
preset button until sound returns.
MENU:Press once to access MAN (Manual tuning). Press
/to go
up/down the frequency band in individual increments.
Press MENU twice to access SCAN. Press
/for a brief sampling of
stations up or down the frequency band.
Press and hold MENU and then press MENU again to access NO VID.
This allows you to enter up to 17 alpha numeric characters (such as your
VIN or other identifier). Press
repeatedly to access the desired entry
and then turn the volume knob to increase/decrease the number.
AM/FM stereo system (if equipped, late availability)
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that
drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may
take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of the vehicle. We recommend against the use of any
handheld device while driving, encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible and that you become aware of applicable state
and local laws that may affect use of electronic devices while driving.
The AM/FM stereo system does not contain rear speakers; only front
driver side and passenger side speakers.
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