2012 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT Owners Manual

To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:
1. Select
.
2. Select A/C.
3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.
4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.
5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.
To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents
located in the middle of the instrument panel.
Electric vehicles
For specific information on the Transit Connect Electric, refer to the
Azure Dynamics TC-E Owner’s GuideSupplement.
AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
Your auxiliary climate controls are
located on the rear of the center
console and can be used when the
front climate control system is on.
The temperature will be set by the
front controls. Use the rear control
to adjust the fan speed or turn the
auxiliary controls off (O).
Note:In order to supply heat or
cool air to this rear auxiliary climate
unit, the front airflow control must
be set in one of these three
positions:
(Floor/vent),
(Floor) or(Defrost/floor).
Climate Controls
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REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (IF EQUIPPED) / HEATED MIRRORS
(IF EQUIPPED)
The rear defroster control is located
on the instrument panel above the
radio and works to clear the rear
windows of fog and thin ice.
The ignition must be on to operate the rear window defroster.
Press
to turn the rear window defroster on. An indicator light on the
button will illuminate when active. The rear window defroster turns off
automatically after a predetermined amount of time, if a low battery
condition is detected or when the ignition is turned off. To manually turn
off the rear window defroster at any time, press the control again.
If your vehicle is equipped with heated mirrors, this button will activate
them. Refer toExterior mirrorsin theDriver Controlschapter.
Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside
of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside or the
rear window. This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and
will not be covered by your warranty.
Heated Windshield Control (if equipped)
The heated windshield control is
located on the instrument panel.
To activate the heated windshield,
the engine must be running while
the heated windshield control is
pushed.
Note:During initial start-up, the windshield may have a shimmering
appearance. This is normal operation and will only last for approximately
1 minute.
The heated windshield turns off automatically after a predetermined
amount of time, if a low battery condition is detected or when the engine
is turned off. To manually turn off the heated windshield at any time,
press the control again.
Climate Controls
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HEADLAMP CONTROL
Turns the lamps off.
Turns on the parking lamps,
instrument panel lamps, license
plate lamps and tail lamps.
Turns the headlamps on.
Front fog lamps (if equipped)
The headlamp control operates the
front fog lamps. The front fog lamps
can only be turned on when the
headlamp control is in the
orposition.
Pull the headlamp control towards you until the first detent is felt to
turn the front fog lamps on. The front fog lamp indicator light
will
illuminate.
Rear fog lamp
The headlamp control also operates
the rear fog lamp. The rear fog lamp
can only be turned on when the
headlamp control is in the
orposition.
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Pull the headlamp control towards you until the second detent is felt to
turn the rear fog lamp on. The rear fog lamp indicator light
will
illuminate.
Note:Do not use the rear fog lamp when it is raining or snowing and
visibility is more than 165 feet (50 m).
High beams
Pull the lever fully past the detent
to activate. Pull the lever fully again
to deactivate.
Flash-to-pass
Pull the lever toward you to the first
detent to activate flash-to-pass, and
release to deactivate.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output.
To activate:
•the ignition must be in the on position and
•the headlamp control must be in the off position.
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WARNING:Always remember to turn on your headlamps at
dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp
(DRL) system does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not
provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate
your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel and all applicable
switches in the vehicle during
headlamp and parking lamp
operation.
Move the control from left to right
to increase the brightness. Move the control from right to left to reduce
the brightness.
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.
If your vehicle has been in an accident, the alignment of your headlamps
should be checked by your authorized dealer.
Vertical aim adjustment
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away.
•(1) 8 feet (2.4 meters)
•(2) Center height of lamp to
ground
•(3) 25 feet (7.6 meters)
•(4) Horizontal reference line
2. Measure the height of the
headlamp bulb center from the
ground and mark an 8 foot
(2.4 meter) horizontal reference line
on the vertical wall or screen at this
height.
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and
open the hood.
To see a clearer light pattern for adjusting, you may want to block the
light from one headlamp while adjusting the other.
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On the wall or screen you will
observe a flat zone of high intensity
light located at the top of the right
hand portion of the beam pattern. If
the top edge of the high intensity
light zone is not at the horizontal
reference line, the headlamp will
need to be adjusted.
4. Locate the vertical adjuster on
each headlamp. Using a Phillips #2
screwdriver or 13 mm
wrench/socket, turn the adjuster
either clockwise (to adjust down) or
counterclockwise (to adjust up).
The horizontal edge of the brighter
light should touch the horizontal
reference line.
5. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS
NON-ADJUSTABLE.
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
•Push down and release to
activate the left turn signal.
•Push up and release to activate
the right turn signal.
Tap the stalk up or down to make the turn signal indicator flash three
times.
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INTERIOR LAMPS
Dome lamp
The dome lamp is equipped with a
control switch that will illuminate
when:
•the doors are closed and the
switch is in the right position.
•the switch is in the middle
position and any door is open.
When the dome lamp switch is in the left position, it will not illuminate
when you open the doors.
Reading lamps (if equipped)
The reading lamps are operated by
separate on/off controls.
Theater dimming: The dome lamp
dims about 20 seconds after the
doors are closed.
Approach lamps (if equipped)
The approach lamps will turn on and off automatically when you open
and close the doors. If you unlock the doors with the remote control,
they will come on. They will go off automatically after a short time.
BULB REPLACEMENT
Lamp assembly condensation
Exterior lamps are vented to accommodate normal changes in pressure.
Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist air
enters the lamp assembly through the vents, there is a possibility that
condensation can occur when the temperature is cold. When normal
condensation occurs, a thin film of mist can form on the interior of the
lens. The thin mist eventually clears and exits through the vents during
normal operation. Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours under dry
weather conditions.
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Examples of acceptable condensation are:
•Presence of thin mist (no streaks, drip marks or droplets)
•Fine mist covers less than 50% of the lens
Examples of unacceptable moisture (usually caused by a lamp water
leak) are:
•Water puddle inside the lamp
•Large water droplets, drip marks or streaks present on the interior of
the lens
Take your vehicle to a dealer for service if any of the above conditions of
unacceptable moisture are present.
Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America to ensure
lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe visibility. The
correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp
assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time.
Function Trade number
Headlamps H13
Turn lamp indicator (front) 3457NAK
Turn lamp indicator (rear) WY21W
Side marker lamp W5W LL
Side repeater lamp 194NA
Front fog lamp H11
Brake and tail lamps W21/5W
Backup lamp W21W
Rear fog lamp W21W
License plate lamp W5W LL
High-mount brake lamp LED
Dome lamps (front and rear) 211
Reading lamps W5W
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer
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