2015 FORD TRANSIT light

When the oil change message appears in
the information display, it is time for an oil
change. Make sure you perform the oil
change within two weeks or 500 miles
(800 kilometers) of the message
appearing. Make sure you reset the
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each oil
change. See Changing the Engine Oil
and Oil Filter (page 205).
If your information display resets
prematurely or becomes inoperative, you
should perform the oil change interval at
six months or
5000 mi (8,000 km) from
your last oil change. Never exceed one year
or
10000 mi (16,000 km) between oil
change intervals.
All Vehicles
Your vehicle is very sophisticated and built
with multiple, complex, performance
systems. Every manufacturer develops
these systems using different
specifications and performance features.
That is why it is important to rely upon your
dealership to correctly diagnose and repair
your vehicle.
Ford Motor Company has recommended
maintenance intervals for various parts
and component systems based upon
engineering testing. Ford Motor Company
relies upon this testing to determine the
most appropriate mileage for replacement
of oils and fluids to protect your vehicle at
the lowest overall cost to you and
recommends against maintenance
schedules that deviate from the scheduled
maintenance information.
We strongly recommend the use of only
genuine Ford, Motorcraft or
Ford-authorized re-manufactured
replacement parts engineered for your
vehicle. Additives and Chemicals
This owner's manual and the Ford
Workshop Manual list the recommended
additives and chemicals for your vehicle.
We do not recommend using chemicals or
additives not approved by us as part of
your vehicle
’s normal maintenance. Please
consult your warranty information.
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a
normal operating characteristic and, by
itself, does not necessarily indicate a
concern or that the fluid needs to be
changed. However, a qualified expert, such
as the factory-trained technicians at your
dealership, should inspect discolored fluids
that also show signs of overheating or
foreign material contamination
immediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle ’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a
viable way to change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled
maintenance. It is critical that systems are
flushed only with new fluid that is the same
as that required to fill and operate the
system or using a Ford-approved flushing
chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic
maintenance checks and inspections every
month or at six-month intervals. Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and
correct pressure.
Windshield washer fluid level.
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Exclusive use of E85 (Flex fuel vehicles only)
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular
unleaded fuel.
Every oil change interval
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule:
Normal vehicle axle maintenance: Rear
a
xles and power take-off units with
synthetic fluid and light-duty trucks
equipped with Ford-design axles are
lubricated for life; do not check or change
fluid unless a leak is suspected, service is
required or the assembly has been
submerged in water. During long periods
of trailer towing with outside temperatures
above
70°F (21°C) and at wide-open
throttle for long periods above 45 mph
(72 km/h), change non-synthetic rear axle
fluid every 3000 mi (4,800 km) or three
months, whichever comes first. This
interval can be waived if the axle is filled
with 75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting
Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A; GL-5
or equivalent. Add friction modifier XL-3
EST-M2C118-A or equivalent for complete
refill of Traction-Lok rear axles. See
Capacities and Specifications
(page
265).
Police, Taxi and Livery vehicle axle
maintenance: Change rear axle fluid every
100000 mi (160,000 km). Rear axle fluid
change may be waived if the axle was filled
with 75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting
Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A; GL-5 or equivalent. Add four ounces (118
milliliters) of additive friction modifier XL-3
EST-M2C118-A, or equivalent, for complete
refill of Traction-Lok rear axles. Change
the axle fluid anytime the axle submerges
in water.
California fuel filter replacement: If you
register your vehicle in California, the
California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item does not nullify the
emission warranty or limit recall liability
before the completion of your vehicle's
useful life. Ford Motor Company, however,
urges you to have all recommended
maintenance services performed at the
specified intervals and to record all vehicle
service.
Hot climate oil change intervals:
Vehicles operating in the Middle East,
North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or
locations with similar climates using an
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Certified for Gasoline Engines (Certification
mark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normal
oil change interval is 5000 mi (8,000 km).
If the available API SM or SN oils are not
available, then the oil change interval is
3000 mi (4,800 km).
Engine air filter replacement: The life of
the engine air fil

ter is dependent on
exposure to dusty and dirty conditions.
Vehicles operated in these conditions
require frequent inspection and
replacement of the engine air filter.
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A/C
See: Climate Control.......................................... 89
About This Manual...........................................7 Protecting the Environment................................ 7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 137
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 137
Accessories.....................................................414 Exterior Style........................................................ 414
Interior Style......................................................... 414
Lifestyle.................................................................. 414
Peace of Mind...................................................... 414
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 10
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................215 Horizontal Aim Adjustment............................ 216
Vertical Aim Adjustment.................................. 215
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................61
Airbag Disposal...............................................43
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 89
Air Vents............................................................89 Center Air Vents.................................................... 89
Side Air Vent.......................................................... 90
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 60
Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................60 Alarm System....................................................... 60
Arming the Alarm................................................ 60
Disarming the Alarm.......................................... 60
Triggering the Alarm........................................... 60
Appendices.....................................................416
Audible Warnings and Indicators..............77
Airbag Secondary Warning................................ 77
Door Ajar................................................................... 77
Exterior Lamps On............................................... 78
Gearshift Lever not in Park (P)........................78
Key in Ignition......................................................... 78
Parking Brake On.................................................. 78
Safety Belt Minder............................................... 78
Audio Control - Vehicles With: Touchscreen Display..................................62 Audio Control - Vehicles Without:
Touchscreen Display...................................61
Seek, Next or Previous........................................ 62
Audio Input Jack...........................................297
Audio System................................................282 General Information......................................... 282
Audio Troubleshooting
..............................299
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Satellite Radio.............................290
A

udio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/
SYNC.............................................................288
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/ FM...................................................................283
A

UX Button.......................................................... 286
Clock Button........................................................ 285
Menu Button....................................................... 286
Sound Button..................................................... 286
Station Preset Buttons.................................... 286
Station Tuning Buttons................................... 285
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD.................................................286
Autolamps........................................................67 Windshield Wiper Activated Rain
Lights.................................................................... 67
Automatic Transmission
............................133
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 135
Hints on Driving with an Automatic Transmission................................................... 135
Understanding the Gearshift Lever Positions of the Automatic
Transmission................................................... 133
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................209
Autowipers.......................................................64
Auxiliary Power Points................................103 A

C Power Point................................................... 103
Auxiliary Power Point Locations...................103
Auxiliary Switches........................................
415
B
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood.........200
Booster Seats..................................................22 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 22
Bottle Holder
..................................................105
Brake Fluid Check.........................................210
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Brakes................................................................137
General Information........................................... 137
Breaking-In......................................................173
Bulb Specification Chart............................221
C
California Proposition 65.............................10
C
apacities and Specifications - 3.2L
Power Stroke Diesel.................................278
Capacities............................................................. 278
Specifications...................................................... 279
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L..................................................................271
Capacities.............................................................. 271
Specifications...................................................... 272
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L..................................................................274
Capacities............................................................. 274
Specifications...................................................... 276
Capacities and Specifications
................265
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 227
Catalytic Converter
.......................................116
Driving with a Catalytic Converter.................116
Changing a Bulb............................................217 Central High Mounted Brake Lamp............220
Front Clearance Lamp...................................... 219
Headlamp.............................................................. 21
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Interior Lamp....................................................... 220
License Plate Lamp.......................................... 220
Reading Lamps.................................................... 221
Rear Lamps........................................................... 219
Side Direction Indicator.................................... 219
Sun Visor Mirror Lamp....................................... 221
Changing a Fuse...........................................198
Changing a Road Wheel...........................256 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 256
Front Jacking Points........................................... 261
Installing a Road Wheel.................................. 262
Locking Lug Nuts................................................ 257
Rear Jacking Points............................................ 261
Removing a Road Wheel................................ 262
Stowing the Wheel and Vehicle Jack.........263
Vehicle Jack......................................................... 260
Vehicles With a Spare Wheel........................ 257Changing the 12V Battery
..........................213
Installing the Battery......................................... 214
Removing the Battery....................................... 213
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel.................................225
Changing the Engine Air Fil

ter -
3.5L.................................................................223
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.7L.................................................................224
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter...............................................................205
Engine Lubrication for Severe Service Operation........................................................ 205
Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring System............................................................. 206
Changing the Wiper Blades......................
215
Changing the Windshield Wiper
Blades................................................................ 215
Checking MyKey System Status..............50
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................215
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance.................................................32
Child Safety.......................................................
13
General Information............................................. 13
Child Safety Locks
..........................................25
Left-Hand Side...................................................... 25
Right-Hand Side................................................... 26
Child Seat Positioning..................................24
Cigar Lighter
...................................................104
Cleaning Products........................................227
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................230
Cl
eaning the Engine....................................228
Cleaning the Exterior...................................227 Body P
aintwork Preservation........................ 228
Cleaning the Chrome Trim.............................. 227
Cleaning the Headlamps................................. 227
Cleaning the Rear Window............................. 227
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................229
Cl

eaning the Interior...................................229
Instrument Cluster Screens, LCD Screens
and Radio Screens....................................... 229
Rear Windows..................................................... 229
Safety Belts.......................................................... 229
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................229
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................48
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Head Restraints..............................................95
Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 96
Installing the Head Restraint .......................... 96
Removing the Head Restraint......................... 96
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................93 He

ated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 93
Heated Rear Window......................................... 93
Heating See: Climate Control.......................................... 89
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate.............................................................91
Cooling the Interior Quickly............................... 91
General Hints.......................................................... 91
Heating the Interior Quickly............................... 91
Maximum Cooling Performance in Instrument Panel or Instrument Panel
and Footwell Positions................................. 92
Recommended Settings for Cooling ...........92
Recommended Settings for Heating.............91
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather.............................................................. 92
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures................................................... 92
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.............................................................137
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood.........200
I
Ignition Switch..............................................106
In C

alifornia (U.S. Only).............................182
Information Display Control
.......................63
Information Displays.....................................79 General Information............................................ 79
Information....................................................395 911 Assist............................................................... 401
Alerts....................................................................... 401
Calendar................................................................ 401
Sirius Travel Link................................................ 398
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States Only).................................................................. 395
Vehicle Health Report..................................... 403
Information Messages.................................84 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.........................................73
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................68
Interior Lamps
.................................................69
Courtesy Lamp..................................................... 69
Reading Lamps..................................................... 69
Interior Mirror.....................................................71 Auto-Dimming Mirror........................................... 71
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle
.........................178
Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 179
Jump Starting....................................................... 179
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 178
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 179
K
Keys and Remote Controls.........................44 Principle of Operation........................................ 44
L
Lane Keeping System.................................150 Lane Keeping Alert............................................ 150
Lighting Control..............................................66 Headlamp Flasher................................................ 67
High Beams............................................................ 66
Lighting Control Positions................................ 66
Parking Lamps....................................................... 67
Lighting..............................................................66 General Information........................................... 66
Load Carrying.................................................
153
Load Limit........................................................153
Vehicle Loading - with and without a
Trailer.................................................................. 153
Load Retaining Fixtures..............................
153
Securing Cargo.................................................... 153
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