2014 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT child restraint

Children 12 years old and under should
always be properly restrained in the rear
seats. The Safety Canopy will not interfere
with children restrained using a properly
installed child or booster seat because it
is designed to inflate downward from the
headliner above the doors along the side
window opening.
The design and development of the Safety
Canopy included recommended testing
procedures that were developed by a
group of automotive safety experts known
as the Side Airbag Technical Working
Group. These recommended testing
procedures help reduce the risk of injuries
related to the deployment of side airbags
(including the Safety Canopy).
CRASH SENSORS AND
AIRBAG INDICATOR
WARNING
Modifying or adding equipment to
the front end of your vehicle
(including frame, bumper, front end
body structure and tow hooks) may affect
the performance of the airbag system,
increasing the risk of injury. Do not modify
the front end of your vehicle. Your vehicle has a collection of crash and
occupant sensors which provide
information to the restraints control
module which deploys (activates) the
front safety belt pretensioners, driver
airbag, passenger airbag, seat mounted
side airbags, and the Safety Canopy. Based
on the type of accident (frontal impact,
side impact or rollover) the restraints
control module will deploy the appropriate
safety devices. The restraints control module also
monitors the readiness of the above safety
devices plus the crash and occupant
sensors. A warning indicator light in the
instrument cluster indicates the readiness
of the safety system. If this warning
indicator light is not functioning and there
is another fault within the system, the
message cluster may display an airbag
failure warning. See Information
Displays (page 77). You will hear five
tones that repeat periodically until you
repair the problem, the warning indicator
light or both. Routine maintenance of the
airbag is not required.
A difficulty with the system is indicated by
one or more of the following: •
The readiness light will not illuminate
immediately after the ignition is turned
on.
• The readiness light will either flash or
stay lit.
• A series of five beeps will be heard. The
tone pattern will repeat periodically
until the problem, the light or both are
repaired.
If any of these things happen, even
intermittently, have the supplemental
restraint system serviced at an authorized
dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the
system may not function properly in the
event of a crash.
The safety belt pretensioners and the
airbag supplemental restraint system is
designed to activate when your vehicle
sustains frontal or sideways deceleration
sufficient to cause the restraints control
module to deploy a safety device or when
a certain likelihood of a rollover event is
detected by the rollover sensor.
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Note:
If you fold the mirrors using the
manual fold button, you can only unfold
them again manually.
Manual Folding and Unfolding
The power folding mirrors operate with the
ignition on, and for several minutes after
you switch the ignition off.
Note: You can only fold the mirrors when
the controller is set to position B.
Note: Continuous folding and unfolding of
the mirrors will cause them to overheat and
shut down for a short time. This is to avoid
permanent damage. Press the down arrow to fold or unfold the
mirrors.
Press the down arrow again to stop and
reverse the direction of movement.
Note:
Continuous folding and unfolding of
the mirrors will cause them to overheat and
shut down for a short time. This is to avoid
permanent damage.
Fold Away Exterior Mirrors
Push the mirror toward the door window
glass. Make sure that you fully engage the
mirror in its support when returning it to its
original position. INTERIOR MIRROR (If Equipped) WARNING
Do not adjust the mirror when your
vehicle is moving.
Note:
Do not clean the housing or glass of
any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum or ammonia-based cleaning
products.
You can adjust the interior mirror to your
preference. Some mirrors also have a
second pivot point. This lets you move the
mirror head up or down and from side to
side.
Pull the tab below the mirror toward you
to reduce glare at night.
Auto-Dimming Mirror
(If Equipped)
Note: Do not block the sensors on the front
and back of the mirror. Mirror performance
may be affected. A rear center passenger or
raised rear center head restraint may also
block light from reaching the sensor.
The mirror will dim automatically to reduce
glare when bright lights are detected from
behind your vehicle. It will automatically
return to normal reflection when you select
reverse gear to make sure you have a clear
view when backing up.
SUN SHADES - VEHICLES
WITH: PANORAMIC ROOF
PANEL
(If Equipped) WARNINGS
Do not let children play with the sun
shade or leave them unattended in
the vehicle. They may seriously hurt
themselves.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Notice to Utility Vehicle, Van and
Truck Owners
WARNINGS
Utility vehicles have a significantly
higher rollover rate than other types
of vehicles. To reduce the risk of
serious injury or death from a rollover or
other crash you must avoid sharp turns and
abrupt maneuvers, drive at safe speeds for
the conditions, keep tires properly inflated,
never overload or improperly load your
vehicle, and make sure every passenger is
properly restrained. In a rollover crash, an unbelted
person is significantly more likely to
die than a person wearing a seat belt.
All occupants must wear seat belts.
Children and infants must use appropriate
restraints to minimize the risk of injury or
ejection. Utility vehicles and trucks handle
differently than passenger cars in the
various driving conditions that are
encountered on streets, highways and
off-road. Utility vehicles and trucks are not
designed for cornering at speeds as high
as passenger cars any more than low-slung
sports cars are designed to perform
satisfactorily under off-road conditions. How Your Vehicle Differs from
Other Vehicles
Sport-utility vehicles, vans and trucks can
differ from some other vehicles in a few
noticeable ways. Your vehicle may be:
•
Higher - to allow higher load carrying
capacity and to allow it to travel over
rough terrain without getting hung up
or damaging underbody components.
• Shorter - to give it the capability to
approach inclines and drive over the
crest of a hill without getting hung up
or damaging underbody components.
All other things held equal, a shorter
wheelbase may make your vehicle
quicker to respond to steering inputs
than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase.
• Narrower - to provide greater
maneuverability in tight spaces,
particularly in off-road use.
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Cabin Air Filter.................................................95
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications.................237
Cargo Nets.......................................................134 Installing the Net................................................ 134
Removing the Net............................................... 135
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 202
Center Console..............................................107
Changing a Bulb...........................................189 Central High Mounted Brake Lamp.............192
Front Fog Lamps................................................. 192
Headlamp............................................................. 190
Interior Lamps...................................................... 193
License Plate Lamp........................................... 193
Rear Lamps........................................................... 192
Side Direction Indicator..................................... 191
Changing a Fuse
............................................176
Fuses........................................................................\
176
Changing a Road Wheel...........................230 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information....................................................... 231
Stowing the Flat or Spare Tire...................... 234
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 232
Changing the 12V Battery..........................185
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................196 2.5L Engine............................................................ 197
EcoBoost Engines.............................................. 196
Changing the Wiper Blades
.....................186
Changing the Front Wiper Blades................187
Rear Window Wiper Blades............................ 187
Checking MyKey System Status..............46
Checking the Wiper Blades......................186
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance..................................................31
Child Safety
.......................................................13
General Information............................................. 13
Child Safety Locks
..........................................24
Left-Hand Side...................................................... 24
Right-Hand Side................................................... 24
Child Seat Positioning...................................22
Cigar Lighter
...................................................106
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................205
Cleaning Products.......................................202
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................206
Cleaning the Engine
....................................203 Cleaning the Exterior
..................................202
Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts..................... 203
Exterior Chrome................................................. 202
Stripes or Graphics (if equipped)................202
Underbody........................................................... 203
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................204
Cleaning the Interior...................................204
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades
...........................................................204
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................44
Climate Control
..............................................88
Principle of Operation........................................ 88
Clock....................................................................81 Type 1........................................................................\
. 81
Type 2........................................................................\
81
Cold Weather Precautions........................153
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................. 182
Cornering Lamps
............................................64
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........39
Creating a MyKey............................................43 Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 44
Cruise Control..................................................56 Principle of Operation....................................... 132
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 132
Cup Holders
....................................................107
Customer Assistance.................................160
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording........................................... 9
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps.............................63 Vehicles With Halogen Headlamps..............63
Digital Radio
...................................................251
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 252
Direction Indicators
.......................................65
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................34 Children and Airbags........................................... 34
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 34
Driving Aids
.....................................................133
Driving Hints....................................................152
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Fuse Specification Chart............................167
Engine Compartment Fuse Box.................... 167
Load Compartment Fuse Box........................ 173
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box..............171
G
Gauges................................................................72 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............72
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 73
Information Display.............................................. 72
General Information on Radio Frequencies....................................................41
General Maintenance Information.......384
Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 386
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 385
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 384
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 384
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 384
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................163
Getting the Services You Need...............160 Away From Home.............................................. 160
Global Opening and Closing
......................69
Closing the Windows.......................................... 69
Opening the Windows....................................... 69
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake.............................................. 122
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................156
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................63
Head Restraints..............................................96 Adjusting the Head Restraint........................... 97
Heated Seats
.................................................104
Heated Windows and Mirrors...................94 Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 95
Heated Rear Window......................................... 95
Heated Windshield.............................................. 95
Heating See: Climate Control.......................................... 88
Hill Start Assist..............................................123 Using Hill Start Assist........................................ 123Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate............................................................92
Cooling the Interior Quickly.............................. 93
General Hints......................................................... 92
Heating the Interior Quickly.............................. 93
Maximum Cooling Performance in Instrument Panel or Instrument Panel
and Footwell Positions................................. 93
Recommended Settings for Cooling ...........93
Recommended Settings for Heating............93
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather.............................................................. 93
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures................................................... 93
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.............................................................122
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............177
I
Ignition Switch
..............................................109
In California (U.S. Only)..............................161
Information Display Control.......................57
Information Displays
......................................77
General Information............................................. 77
Information....................................................346 911 Assist............................................................... 353
Alerts...................................................................... 352
Calendar................................................................ 352
Sirius Travel Link................................................ 350
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States Only).................................................................. 347
Vehicle Health Report...................................... 355
Information Messages
..................................82
Installing Child Seats.....................................14 Child Seats............................................................... 14
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 15
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH).............................................. 17
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 19
Instrument Cluster
.........................................72
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................63
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