2014 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT brakes

GCW (Gross Combined Weight)
- is the Gross Vehicle Weight plus
the weight of the fully loaded
trailer.
GCWR (Gross Combined
Weight Rating) - is the maximum
allowable weight of the vehicle
and the loaded trailer, including
all cargo and passengers, that the
vehicle can handle without risking
damage. (Important: The towing
vehicle ’s braking system is rated
for operation at Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating, not at Gross
Combined Weight Rating.)
Separate functional brakes should
be used for safe control of towed
vehicles and for trailers where the
Gross Combined Weight of the
towing vehicle plus the trailer
exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating of the towing vehicle. The
Gross Combined Weight must
never exceed the Gross
Combined Weight Rating.
Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight -
is the highest possible
weight of a fully loaded trailer the
vehicle can tow. It assumes a
vehicle with mandatory options,
driver and front passenger weight
(150 pounds [68 kilograms]
each), no cargo weight (internal or external) and a tongue load of
10–
15% (conventional trailer) or
king pin weight of 15– 25% (fifth
wheel trailer). Consult an
authorized dealer (or the RV and
Trailer Towing Guide available at
an authorized dealer) for more
detailed information.
Tongue Load or Fifth Wheel
King Pin Weight -
refers to the
amount of the weight that a trailer
pushes down on a trailer hitch.
Examples:
For a 5000 pound
(2268 kilogram) conventional
trailer, multiply 5000 by 0.10 and
0.15 to obtain a proper tongue
load range of 500 to 750 pounds
(227 to 340 kilograms). For an
11500 pound (5216 kilogram) fifth
wheel trailer, multiply by 0.15 and
0.25 to obtain a proper king pin
load range of 1725 to 2875 pounds
(782 to 1304 kilograms). WARNINGS
Do not exceed the GVWR or
the GAWR specified on the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label.
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TOWING A TRAILER
WARNINGS
Do not exceed the GVWR or
the GAWR specified on the
certification label. Towing trailers beyond the
maximum recommended
gross trailer weight exceeds the
limit of your vehicle and could
result in engine damage,
transmission damage, structural
damage, loss of vehicle control,
vehicle rollover and personal
injury. The electrical system on your
vehicle may have fuses or relays
related to the towing equipment.
See Fuses (page 166).
The load capacity of your vehicle
is designated by weight not
volume. You will not necessarily
be able to use all available space
when loading your vehicle or
trailer.
Towing a trailer places extra load
on the engine, transmission, axle,
brakes, tires and suspension.
Inspect these components before,
during and after towing. Load Placement
To help minimize how trailer
movement affects your vehicle
when driving:
•
Load the heaviest items closest
to the trailer floor.
• Load the heaviest items
centered between the left and
right side trailer tires.
• Load the heaviest items above
the trailer axles or just slightly
forward toward the trailer
tongue. Do not allow the final
trailer tongue weight to go
above 15% or below 10% of the
loaded trailer weight.
• Select a tow bar with the
correct rise or drop. When both
the loaded vehicle and trailer
are connected, the trailer frame
should be level, or slightly
angled down toward your
vehicle, when viewed from the
side.
Note: A slight vibration or shudder
may be present when you start to
drive away due to increased
payload weight.
Information on correct trailer
loading and preparing your vehicle
is available in the load carrying
section. See
Load Limit (page
136). Further information is
available in the RV and Trailer
Towing Guide. See an authorized
dealer.
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Trailer Lighting
The electrical system on your
vehicle is not suitable for towing
trailers with LED lamps.
TRAILER SWAY CONTROL
If the trailer begins to sway, the stability
control warning lamp flashes and a
message appears in the information
display. The system applies the brakes to
the individual wheels and reduces engine
torque to aid vehicle stability.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so. Check the vertical weight on the tow
ball and trailer load distribution. See
Capacities and Specifications (page
237). See Load Carrying (page 134).
Note: This feature does not prevent trailer
sway, but reduces it once it begins.
Note: This feature cannot stop all trailers
from swaying.
Note: In some cases, if your vehicle speed
is too high, the system may turn on multiple
times, gradually reducing your vehicle speed.
RECOMMENDED TOWING
WEIGHTS
Your vehicle may tow a trailer. The
maximum loaded trailer weight
must be less than or equal to the
maximum loaded trailer weight
listed for your vehicle
configuration on the following
chart.
Note: Do not exceed the maximum
loaded trailer weight for your
vehicle configuration listed in the
chart below. Note:
Make sure you take the
trailer frontal area into
consideration, do not exceed 20
feet (1.86 meters). Towing a trailer
that exceeds this frontal area will
reduce the performance and fuel
economy of your vehicle when
towing. Select a trailer that has a
rounded front and an aerodynamic
design.
Note: For high altitude operation,
reduce the gross combined weight
by 2% per 1000 feet (300 meters)
starting at the 1000 foot (300
meter) elevation point.
Note: Certain states require
electric trailer brakes for trailers
over a specified weight. Be sure to
check state regulations for this
specified weight. The maximum
loaded trailer weights listed may
be limited to this specified weight,
as the vehicle ’s electrical system
may not include the wiring
connector needed to activate
electric trailer brakes.
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Note:
Never attach safety chains to the
bumper.
Trailer Brakes WARNING
Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic
brake system directly to your
vehicle's brake system. Your vehicle
may not have enough braking power and
your chances of having a crash greatly
increase. Electric brakes and manual, automatic or
surge-type trailer brakes are safe if you
install them correctly and adjust them to
the manufacturer's specifications. The
trailer brakes must meet local and federal
regulations.
The rating for the tow vehicle's braking
system operation is at the gross vehicle
weight rating, not the gross combined
weight rating.
Separate functioning brake systems are
required for safe control of towed vehicles
and trailers weighing more than 1500
pounds (680 kilograms) when loaded.
Trailer Lamps
WARNING
Never connect any trailer lamp wiring
to the vehicle's tail lamp wiring; this
may damage the electrical system
resulting in fire. Contact an authorized
dealer as soon as possible for assistance
in correct trailer tow wiring installation.
Additional electrical equipment may be
required. Trailer lamps are required on most towed
vehicles. Make sure all running lights, brake
lights, turn signals and hazard warning
flashers are working. Before Towing a Trailer
Practice turning, stopping and backing up
to get the feel of your vehicle-trailer
combination before starting on a trip.
When turning, make wider turns so the
trailer wheels clear curbs and other
obstacles.
When Towing a Trailer
•
Do not drive faster than 70 mph (113
km/h) during the first 500 miles (800
kilometers).
• Do not make full-throttle starts.
• Check the trailer hitch, electrical
connections and trailer wheel lug nuts
thoroughly after you have traveled 50
miles (80 kilometers).
• When stopped in congested or heavy
traffic during hot weather, place the
transmission selector lever in position
P to aid engine and transmission
cooling and to help A/C performance.
• Turn off the speed control with heavy
loads or in hilly terrain. The speed
control may turn off automatically
when you are towing on long, steep
grades.
• When driving down a long or steep hill,
if your vehicle is fitted with a
SelectShift Automatic® Transmission,
use a low gear, See
Automatic
Transmission (page 119). Do not
apply the brakes continuously, as they
may overheat and become less
effective.
• If the transmission is fitted with Grade
Assist or a Towing feature, use this
feature when towing. This provides
engine braking and helps eliminate
excessive transmission shifting for
optimum fuel economy and
transmission cooling.
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•
Do not warm up your vehicle on cold
mornings.
• Reduce the use of air conditioning and
heat.
• Avoid using speed control in hilly
terrain.
• Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving.
• Avoid carrying unnecessary weight
(approximately 1 mpg [0.4
kilometers/liter] is lost for every 400
lbs [180 kilograms] of weight carried).
• Avoid adding particular accessories to
your vehicle (e.g. bug deflectors,
rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski
racks).
• Avoid driving with the wheels out of
alignment.
COLD WEATHER
PRECAUTIONS
The functional operation of some
components and systems can be affected
at temperatures below -13°F (-25°C).
DRIVING THROUGH WATER WARNINGS
Drive through water in an emergency
only and not as part of normal
driving.
Engine damage can occur if water
enters the air filter.
In an emergency, you can drive your vehicle
through water to a maximum depth of 8
inches (200 millimeters) and at a
maximum speed of 6 mph (10 km/h). You
must take extra care when driving through
flowing water. When driving in water, maintain a low
speed and do not stop your vehicle. After
driving through water and as soon as it is
safe to do so:
•
Depress the brake pedal lightly to
check that the brakes are functioning
correctly.
• Check that the horn works.
• Check that your vehicle's lamps are
fully operational.
• Check the power assistance
of the steering system.
FLOOR MATS
(If Equipped) WARNINGS
Always use floor mats that are
designed to fit the foot well of your
vehicle. Only use floor mats that
leave the pedal area unobstructed. Only
use floor mats that are firmly secured to
retention posts so that they cannot slip out
of position and interfere with the pedals
or impair safe operation of your vehicle in
other ways. Pedals that cannot move freely can
cause loss of vehicle control and
increase the risk of serious personal
injury. Always make sure that the floor
mats are properly attached to the
retention posts in the carpet that are
supplied with your vehicle. Floor mats must
be properly secured to both retention posts
to make sure mats do not shift out of
position. Never place floor mats or any other
covering in the vehicle foot well that
cannot be properly secured to
prevent them from moving and interfering
with the pedals or the ability to control the
vehicle.
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•
Touch-up exposed or primed metal to
prevent rust.
• Cover chrome and stainless steel parts
with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary
when you wash your vehicle.
• Lubricate all hood, door and trunk lid
hinges, and latches with a light grade
oil.
• Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
• The engine oil and filter should be
changed prior to storage because used
engine oil contains contaminates that
may cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level. Battery
•
Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under your vehicle are covered
with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)
every 15 days to lubricate working parts
and prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage such as mice or squirrel
nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control.......................................... 88
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 122
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 122
Accessories....................................................365 Exterior style........................................................ 365
Interior style......................................................... 365
Lifestyle................................................................. 365
Peace of mind..................................................... 365
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................. 11
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................188 Horizontal Aim Adjustment............................ 189
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 188
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
....................55
Airbag Disposal..............................................40
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 88
Air Vents
............................................................88
Center Air Vents.................................................... 88
Side Air Vents........................................................ 89
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 54
Anti-Theft Alarm
............................................54
Alarm System........................................................ 54
Arming the Alarm................................................. 54
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 54
Triggering the Alarm............................................ 54
Appendices....................................................367
Audible Warnings and Indicators
.............75
Automatic Transmission Warning
Chime................................................................... 76
Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 75
Key in Ignition Warning Chime......................... 75
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................. 75
Audio Control
...................................................55
Audio Input Jack...........................................256
Audio System
................................................242
General Information.......................................... 242
Audio Troubleshooting
...............................257 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/
SYNC/Satellite Radio
.............................249
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC..............................................................247
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/ FM...................................................................243
AUX Button.......................................................... 246
Clock Button........................................................ 245
Frequency Band Buttons................................ 245
Menu Button........................................................ 246
Sound Button...................................................... 245
Station Preset Buttons.................................... 245
Station Tuning Buttons................................... 245
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD..................................................246
Autolamps........................................................62
Automatic Climate Control
.........................91
Mono Mode............................................................ 92
Switching Mono Mode Back On..................... 92
Switching Mono Mode Off................................ 92
Temperature Control.......................................... 92
Automatic Transmission
.............................119
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 120
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................... 121
SelectShift Automatic® Transmission.................................................... 119
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission.............................. 119
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................184
Autowipers.......................................................58
Auxiliary Power Points...............................106 12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 106
B
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............177
Booster Seats
..................................................20
Types of Booster Seats....................................... 21
Brake Fluid Check.........................................184
Brakes................................................................122 General Information........................................... 122
Breaking-In......................................................152
Bulb Specification Chart...........................194
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Driving Through Water................................153
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 63
E
Economical Driving
......................................152
Emission Control System...........................116 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)..................... 117
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 118
End User License Agreement..................367 SYNC® End User License Agreement
(EULA).............................................................. 367
Engine Block Heater......................................111 Using the Engine Block Heater........................ 111
Engine Coolant Check
................................182
Adding Engine Coolant..................................... 183
Checking the Engine Coolant......................... 182
Recycled Engine Coolant................................. 183
Severe Climates.................................................. 184
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 53
Engine Oil Check
............................................181
Adding Engine Oil................................................ 181
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.5L
............................181
Engine Oil Dipstick........................................181
Engine Specifications - 2.5L.....................237 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 238
Engine Specifications
.................................237
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 237
Entertainment................................................321 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 323
Bluetooth Audio................................................. 339
Browsing Device Content................................. 321
CD........................................................................\
.... 334
SD Card Slot and USB Port............................ 335
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Equipped and Activated)........................................................ 329
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 338Essential Towing Checks............................147
Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 148
Hitches.................................................................... 147
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft........................................................ 149
Safety Chains....................................................... 147
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 148
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 148
Trailer Towing Connector................................. 147
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 148
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options
..................................12
Extended Service Plan (ESP).................382 SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)............383
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)......................... 382
Exterior Mirrors
................................................69
Fold Away Exterior Mirrors................................ 70
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 69
F
Fastening the Safety Belts
..........................26
Safety Belt Extension Assembly.................... 28
Safety Belt Locking Modes................................ 27
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy...........26
Floor Mats
........................................................153
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 64
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
(U.S. Only)................................................................. 11
Front Fog Lamps............................................64
Front Passenger Sensing System............35
Fuel and Refueling.........................................112
Fuel Consumption.........................................116 Calculating Fuel Economy............................... 116
Filling the Tank..................................................... 116
Fuel Quality
......................................................113
Choosing the Right Fuel.................................... 113
Octane Recommendations............................. 113
Fuel Shutoff
....................................................156
Fuse Box Locations.....................................166
Engine Compartment Fuse Box................... 166
Luggage Compartment Fuse Box................166
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box............166
Fuses
.................................................................166
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