2012 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT maintenance

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FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2012 1.G Owners Manual WARNING:The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel
filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait
until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap. Otherwise,
fu

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FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2012 1.G Owners Manual Fuel quality
If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability
problems during a cold start, try a different brand of “Regular” unleaded
gasoline.
Do not add aftermarket fuel

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FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2012 1.G Owners Manual ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
Measuring techniques
Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, the
driver. You must gather information as accurately and consistently as
possibl

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FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2012 1.G Owners Manual Calculating fuel economy
1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading
(in miles or kilometers).
2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added (in
gallons

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FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2012 1.G Owners Manual •You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if
unnecessary shifting between the top gears occurs. Unnecessary
shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel economy.
•Warming

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FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2012 1.G Owners Manual EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
WARNING:Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass
or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the
engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start

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FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2012 1.G Owners Manual Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine. By
law, vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, services,
sells, leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles

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FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2012 1.G Owners Manual Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
Some state/provincial and local governments may have
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) programs to inspect the emission control
equipment on your vehicle.