2014 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT run flat

BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires for
approximately 300 miles (480
kilometers). During this time, your vehicle
may exhibit some unusual driving
characteristics.
Avoid driving too fast during the first 1000
miles (1600 kilometers). Vary your speed
frequently and change up through the
gears early. Do not labor the engine.
Do not tow during the first 1000 miles
(1600 kilometers).
REDUCED ENGINE
PERFORMANCE
WARNING
Continued operation will increase the
engine temperature and cause the
engine to shut down completely.
If the engine coolant temperature gauge
needle moves to the upper limit position,
the engine is overheating. See Gauges
(page 72).
You must only drive your vehicle for a short
distance if the engine overheats. The
distance you can travel depends on
ambient temperature, vehicle load and
terrain. The engine will continue to operate
with limited power for a short time.
If the engine temperature continues to rise,
the fuel supply to the engine will reduce.
The air conditioning will switch off and the
engine cooling fan will operate continually.
1. Reduce your speed gradually and stop
your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so.
2. Switch the engine off immediately to prevent severe engine damage.
3. Wait for the engine to cool down. 4. Check the coolant level. See
Engine
Coolant Check (page 182).
5. Have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
ECONOMICAL DRIVING
Fuel economy is affected by several things
such as how you drive, the conditions you
drive under and how you maintain your
vehicle.
There are some things to keep in mind that
may improve your fuel economy:
• Accelerate and slow down in a smooth,
moderate fashion.
• Drive at steady speeds.
• Anticipate stops; slowing down may
eliminate the need to stop.
• Combine errands and minimize
stop-and-go driving.
•When running errands, go to the
furthest destination first and then
work your way back home.
• Close the windows for high-speed
driving.
• Drive at reasonable speeds. (Traveling
at 65 mph/105 kph uses about 15%
less fuel than traveling at 75 mph/121
kph).
• Keep the tires properly inflated and use
only the recommended size.
• Use the recommended engine oil.
• Perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance.
There are also some things you may want
to avoid doing because they reduce your
fuel economy:
• Avoid sudden or hard accelerations.
• Avoid revving the engine before turning
off the car.
• Avoid long idle periods.
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It is recommended that the two
front tires or two rear tires
generally be replaced as a pair.
The tire pressure sensors mounted
in the wheels (originally installed
on your vehicle) are not designed
to be used in aftermarket wheels.
The use of wheels or tires not
recommended by Ford Motor
Company may affect the
operation of your tire pressure
monitoring system.
If the tire pressure monitoring
system indicator is flashing, your
tire pressure monitoring system is
malfunctioning. Your replacement
tire might be incompatible with
your TPMS, or some component
of the TPMS may be damaged.
Safety Practices
WARNINGS
If your vehicle is stuck in
snow, mud, sand, etc., do not
rapidly spin the tires. Spinning the
tires can tear the tire and cause
an explosion. A tire can explode in
as little as three to five seconds. Do not spin the wheels at
over 35 mph (56 km/h). The
tires may fail and injure a
passenger or bystander. Driving habits have a great deal
to do with your tire mileage and
safety.
*Observe posted speed limits. *Avoid fast starts, stops and turns.
*Avoid potholes and objects on
the road.
*Do not run over curbs or hit the
tire against a curb when parking.
Highway Hazards
No matter how carefully you drive
there is always the possibility that
you may eventually have a flat tire
on the highway. Drive slowly to the
closest safe area out of traffic.
This may further damage the flat
tire, but your safety is more
important.
If you feel a sudden vibration or
ride disturbance while driving, or
you suspect your tire or vehicle
has been damaged, immediately
reduce your speed. Drive with
caution until you can safely pull
off the road. Stop and inspect the
tires for damage. If a tire is
under-inflated or damaged,
deflate it, remove wheel and
replace it with your spare tire and
wheel. If you cannot detect a
cause, have the vehicle towed to
the nearest repair facility or tire
dealer to have the vehicle
inspected.
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C
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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