2012 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT jump start

Seating and Safety Restraints 85
Seating 85
Personal Safety System™ 95
Safety belt system 99
Airbags 108
Child restraints 120
Tires, Wheels and Loading 139
Tire information 141
Tire inflation 143
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 156
Vehicle loading 163
Trailer towing 169
Recreational towing 169
Driving 170
Starting 170
Brakes 175
AdvanceTrac177
Transmission operation 184
Reverse sensing system 186
Rear-view camera system 188
Roadside Emergencies 192
Getting roadside assistance 192
Hazard flasher control 193
Fuel pump shut-off switch 193
Fuses and relays 194
Changing tires 202
Wheel lug nut torque 209
Jump starting 210
Wrecker towing 213
Customer Assistance 215
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 222
Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 222
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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. This card is found in the Owner’s Guide
portfolio in the glove compartment.
Roadside Emergencies
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JUMP STARTING
WARNING:The gases around the battery can explode if
exposed to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could
result in injury or vehicle damage.
WARNING:Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin,
eyes and clothing, if contacted.
Do not attempt to push-start your automatic transmission
vehicle. Automatic transmissions do not have push-start
capability. Attempting to push-start a vehicle with an automatic
transmission may cause transmission damage.
Electric vehicles
For specific information on the Transit Connect Electric, refer to the
Azure Dynamics TC-E Owner’s GuideSupplement.
Preparing your vehicle
When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the
automatic transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the
transmission may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation is
considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the
transmission. Over time, the adaptive learning process will fully update
transmission operation.
1.Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle.
2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could
damage the vehicle’s electrical system.
3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle
making sure the two vehiclesdo nottouch. Set the parking brake on
both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving
parts.
4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before
you attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level.
5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect from any electrical
surges. Turn all other accessories off.
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Connecting the jumper cables
Note:In the illustration, the vehicle on the bottom is used to designate
the assisting (boosting) battery.
1. Connect the positive (+) jumper
cable to the positive (+) terminal of
the discharged battery.
2. Connect the other end of the
positive (+) cable to the positive
(+) terminal of the assisting battery.
3. Connect the negative (-) cable to
the negative (-) terminal of the
assisting battery.
4. Make the final connection of the
negative (-) cable to an exposed
metal part of the stalled vehicle’s
engine, away from the battery and
the carburetor/fuel injection system.
Note:Do not attach the negative (-) cable to fuel lines, engine rocker
covers, the intake manifold or electrical components as grounding points.
WARNING:Do not connect the end of the second cable to the
negative (-) terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may
cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery.
Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of both
engines, or any fuel delivery system parts.
Jump starting
1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at
moderately increased speed.
2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an
additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.
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Removing the jumper cables
Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were
connected.
Note:In the illustration, the vehicle on the bottom is used to designate
the assisting (boosting) battery.
1. Remove the jumper cable from
the ground metal surface.
2. Remove the jumper cable on the
negative (-) terminal of the booster
vehicle’s battery.
3. Remove the jumper cable from
the positive (+) terminal of the
booster vehicle’s battery.
4. Remove the jumper cable from
the positive (+) terminal of the
disabled vehicle’s battery.
After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables
removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can
relearn its idle conditions.
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Plus,exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance,including:
•Towing, flat-tire change and battery jump starts.
•Out-of-fuel and lock-out assistance.
•Travel expense reimbursement for lodging, meals and rental car.
•Destination assistance for taxi, shuttle, rental car coverage and
emergency transportation.
Ford ESP Can Quickly Pay for Itself
One service bill – the cost of parts and labor – can easily exceed the
price of your Ford ESP Service Contract. With Ford ESP, you minimize
your risk for unexpected repair bills and rising repair costs.
Avoid the rising cost of properly maintaining your vehicle!
Ford ESP also offers a Premium Maintenance Plan that covers items that
routinely wear out.
The coverage is prepaid, so you never have to worry about affording
your vehicle maintenance. It covers regular checkups, routine
inspections, preventive care and replacement of items that require
periodic attention fornormal “wear”:
•Wiper blades•Brake pads and linings
•Spark plugs (except
California)•Shock absorbers
•Clutch disc•Belts and hoses
Contact your selling Ford or Lincoln dealership today so they can
customize a Ford Extended Service Plan that fits your driving lifestyle
and budget.
Interest free finance options available
Take advantage of our installment payment plan, just a 10% down
payment will provide you with an affordable no interest, no-fee payment
opportunity.
Ford Extended Service Plan
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instrument panel ....................227
interior .....................................228
plastic parts ............................226
safety belts ..............................228
washing ....................................223
waxing .....................................224
wheels ......................................224
wiper blades ............................226
Clock ..........................23, 26–27, 30
Console ........................................66
overhead ....................................66
Controls
steering column ........................71
Coolant
checking and adding ..............238
refill capacities ................241, 262
specifications ..........................262
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................69
Customer Assistance ................192
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................270, 273
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................219
Getting roadside assistance ...192
Getting the service you
need .........................................215
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................221
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................219
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................52
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................256engine oil .................................234
Doors ...........................................77
central unlocking ......................76
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................191
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................210
Emission control system ..........252
Engine ................................264–265
cleaning ...................................225
coolant .....................................238
fail-safe cooling .......................242
idle speed control ...................236
lubrication specifications .......262
refill capacities ........................262
service points ..................232–233
Engine block heater .................173
Engine oil ..................................234
checking and adding ..............234
dipstick ....................................234
filter, specifications ........235, 261
recommendations ...................235
refill capacities ........................262
specifications ..........................262
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................173
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Fail safe cooling ........................242
Floor mats .............................73–74
Fluid capacities .........................262
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Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................181
Fuel ............................................244
calculating fuel economy .......249
cap ...........................................246
capacity ...................................262
choosing the right fuel ...........247
detergent in fuel .....................248
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................244, 246, 249
filter, specifications ........243, 261
fuel pump shut-off switch .....193
improving fuel economy ........249
octane rating ...........247, 264–265
quality ......................................248
running out of fuel .................248
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................244
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......193
Fuses ..........................................194
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............246
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................249
Gauges .........................................19
H
Hazard flashers .........................193
Headlamps ...................................51
aiming ........................................53
bulb specifications ....................56
daytime running lights .............52
flash to pass ..............................52
high beam .................................52
replacing bulbs .........................58
turning on and off ....................51Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................47
Hood ..........................................231
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Ignition .......................170, 264–265
Illuminated visor mirror .............65
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................124
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................254
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................227
cluster ........................................14
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................53
J
Jack ............................................202
positioning ...............................202
storage .....................................202
Jump-starting your vehicle ......210
K
Keys .............................................83
positions of the ignition .........170
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................56
daytime running light ...............52
headlamps .................................51
headlamps, flash to pass ..........52
instrument panel, dimming .....53
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