2016 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT service indicator

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The traction control system helps avoid
drive wheel spin and loss of traction.
If your vehicle begins to slide, the system
applies the brakes to individual wheels
and, when needed, reduces engine power
at the same time. If the wheels spin when
accelerating on slippery or loose surfaces,
the system reduces engine power in order
to increase traction.
USING TRACTION CONTROL
WARNING
The stability and traction control
light illuminates steadily if the
system detects a failure. Make sure
you did not manually disable the traction
control system using the information
display controls or the switch. If the
stability control and traction control light
is still illuminating steadily, have the
system serviced by an authorized dealer
immediately. Operating your vehicle with
the traction control disabled could lead to
an increased risk of loss of vehicle control,
vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. The system automatically turns on each
time you switch the ignition on.
If your vehicle is stuck in mud or snow,
switching traction control off may be
beneficial as this allows the wheels to spin.
Note:
When you switch traction control off,
stability control remains fully active.
Switching the System Off
When you switch the system off or on, a
message appears in the information
display showing system status.
You can switch the system off by either
using the information display controls or
the switch. Using the Information Display
Controls
You can switch this feature off or on in the
information display. See (page 85).
Using a Switch
(If Equipped)
Use the traction control switch on the
instrument panel to switch the system off
or on.
The switch illuminates when traction
control is off.
System Indicator Lights and
Messages The stability and traction control
light:
• Temporarily illuminates on engine
start-up.
• Flashes when a driving condition
activates either of the systems.
• Illuminates if a problem occurs in either
of the systems. The stability and traction control
off light temporarily illuminates
on engine start-up and stays on
when you switch the traction control
system off.
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The following are other situations that may
limit the Cross Traffic Alert performance:
•
Adjacently parked vehicles or objects
obstructing the sensors.
• Approaching vehicles passing at
speeds greater than 37 mph
(60 km/h).
• Driving in reverse faster than
7 mph
(12 km/h).
• Backing out of an angled parking spot.
False Alerts
Note: If your vehicle has a tow bar with a
factory equipped trailer tow module and it
is towing a trailer, the sensors will
automatically turn the Cross Traffic Alert
off. If your vehicle has a tow bar but no
factory equipped trailer tow module, it is
recommended to turn the Cross Traffic Alert
off manually. Operating Cross Traffic Alert
with a trailer attached will cause poor Cross
Traffic Alert performance.
There may be certain instances when there
is a false alert by the Cross Traffic Alert
system that illuminates the alert indicator
with no vehicle in the coverage zone. Some
amount of false alerts are normal; they are
temporary and self-correct.
System Errors
If Cross Traffic Alert senses a problem with
the left or right sensor a message will
appear in the information display. See
Information Messages
(page 88).
Switching the System Off and On
You can temporarily switch Cross Traffic
Alert off in the information display. See
General Information
(page 85). When
you switch Cross Traffic Alert off, you will
not receive alerts and the information
display will display a system off message. Note:
The Cross Traffic Alert switches on
whenever the ignition is switched on and
ready to provide appropriate alerts when
the transmission is in reverse (R). Cross
Traffic Alert will not remember the last
selected on or off setting.
You can also have Cross Traffic Alert
switched off permanently at an authorized
dealer. Once switched off permanently,
the system can only be switched back on
at an authorized dealer.
STEERING
Electric Power Steering WARNINGS
The electric power steering system
has diagnostic checks that
continuously monitor the system. If
a fault is detected, a message displays in
the information display. Stop your vehicle
as soon as it is safe to do so. Switch the
ignition off. After at least 10 seconds,
switch the ignition on and watch the
information display for a steering system
warning message. If a steering system
warning message returns, have the system
checked by an authorized dealer. If the system detects an error, you
may not feel a difference in the
steering, however a serious condition
may exist. Obtain immediate service from
an authorized dealer, failure to do so may
result in loss of steering control. Your vehicle has an electric power steering
system. There is no fluid reservoir. No
maintenance is required.
If your vehicle loses electrical power while
you are driving, electric power steering
assistance is lost. The steering system still
operates and you can steer your vehicle
manually. Manually steering your vehicle
requires more effort.
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Canadian roadside coverage and benefits
may differ from the U.S. coverage. If you
require more information, please refer to
the coverage section of your warranty
guide, call us in Canada at
1-800-665-2006, or visit our website at
www.ford.ca.
Sykes Assistance Services Corporation
administers the Roadside Assistance
program. You must receive covered
services in Canada or the continental
United States. Coverage extends to
vehicles that use public, non-seasonal,
annually traveled roadways. Roadside
Assistance coverage does not extend to
vehicles involved in cross-country driving,
logging, autocross and any other form of
off-road use. Well maintained roads and
surfaces help ensure safe travel for the
supplier, and allow their representatives
to perform service as per the standard
operating procedures.
In Remote Locations
If our supplier cannot take your vehicle by
road to the nearest authorized dealership,
transportation by rail or water may be
necessary. The program covers a tow to
the dock or rail terminal and also to the
dealership at the end of the trip.
For rail or water transportation, however,
contact your authorized dealer to confirm
if you are eligible for additional coverage
before you authorize or pay for the service.
Call Ford Roadside Assistance at
1-800-665-2006 for additional
information.
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
Note:
If used when the vehicle is not
running, the battery will lose charge. There
may be insufficient power to restart your
vehicle. The hazard warning button is
located on the instrument panel.
Use it when your vehicle is
creating a safety hazard for other
motorists.
• Press the button to turn on the hazard
warning function, and the front and
rear direction indicators will flash.
• Press the button again to turn them
off.
FUEL SHUTOFF WARNING
Failure to inspect and, if necessary,
repair fuel leaks after a collision may
increase the risk of fire and serious
injury. Ford Motor Company recommends
that the fuel system be inspected by an
authorized dealer after any collision. In the event of a moderate to severe
collision, this vehicle is equipped with a
fuel pump shut-off feature that stops the
flow of fuel to the engine. Not every impact
will cause a shut-off.
Should your vehicle shut off after a
collision, you may restart your vehicle by
doing the following:
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Turn the ignition to crank.
3. Turn the ignition off.
4.
Turn the ignition on again to re-enable
the fuel pump.
JUMP STARTING THE VEHICLE WARNINGS
The gases around the battery can
explode if exposed to flames, sparks
or lit cigarettes. An explosion could
result in personal injury or vehicle damage.
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BULB SPECIFICATION CHART
Power (watt)
Specification
Lamp
21/5
W21/5W
Brake and tail lamp.
55
H11
Cornering lamps.
24
PY24W
Front direction indicator.
55
H11
Front fog lamp.
5
W5W
Front side lamp.
5
W5W
Front side marker lamp.
55
H9
Headlamp high beam.
55
H11
Headlamp low beam.
6
W6W
Interior lamp.
5
W5W
License plate lamp.
10
211 Festoon
Luggage compartment lamp.
5
W5W
Map lamp.
21
WY21W
Rear direction indicator.
LED**
LED **
Rear Dome lamp. *
16
W16W
Reversing lamp.
5
W5W
Side direction indicator.
* Vehicles with panoramic roof.
** LED lamps are not serviceable items.
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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 Oil Change Indicator Reset
(page 198).
If your information display resets
prematurely or becomes inoperative, you
should perform the oil change interval at
six months or 5000 miles (8000
kilometers) from your last oil change.
Never exceed one year or 10000 miles
(16000 kilometers) between oil change
intervals.
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 properly 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.
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Brakes...............................................................129
General Information.......................................... 129
Breaking-In......................................................167
Bulb Specification Chart.............................211
C
Cabin Air Filter...............................................102
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications - 1.6L EcoBoost™.................................................253
Capacities............................................................. 253
Specifications..................................................... 254
Capacities and Specifications - 2.5L.................................................................255
Capacities............................................................. 255
Specifications..................................................... 256
Capacities and Specifications................249
Cargo Nets......................................................149 Installing the Net................................................ 149
Removing the Net.............................................. 150
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 214
Center Console...............................................114
Changing a Bulb..........................................206 Central High Mounted Brake Lamp............209
Front Fog Lamps............................................... 208
Headlamp............................................................ 206
Interior Lamps.................................................... 209
License Plate Lamp.......................................... 209
Rear Lamps......................................................... 209
Side Direction Indicator.................................. 208
Changing a Fuse............................................191 Fuses........................................................................\
191
Changing a Road Wheel...........................242 Changing a Road Wheel................................. 244
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly Information...................................................... 243
Stowing the Flat or Spare Tire...................... 246
Changing the 12V Battery
..........................201
Changing the Engine Air Filter..................212 2.5L Engine............................................................ 213
EcoBoost Engines............................................... 212
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................202 Front Wiper Blades........................................... 203
Rear Window Wiper Blades........................... 203
Service Position.................................................. 202
Checking MyKey System Status................51 Checking the Wiper Blades.....................202
Child Restraint and Seatbelt
Maintenance.................................................34
Child Restraint Positioning.........................25
Child Safety
.......................................................15
General Information............................................. 15
Child Safety Locks..........................................27 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 27
Right-Hand Side................................................... 27
Cigar Lighter
.....................................................113
Cleaning Leather Seats...............................217
Cleaning Products
........................................214
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................218
Cleaning the Engine
.....................................215
Cleaning the Exterior...................................214
Exterior Chrome Parts....................................... 214
Exterior Plastic Parts......................................... 215
Stripes or Graphics............................................. 215
Underbody............................................................. 215
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens..........................217
Cleaning the Interior....................................216
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades
............................................................216
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................50
Climate Control
..............................................95
Principle of Operation........................................ 95
Clock....................................................................87 Type 1........................................................................\
. 87
Type 2........................................................................\
87
Cold Weather Precautions
........................168
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 198
Cornering Lamps............................................70
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........43
Creating a MyKey
...........................................49
Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 49
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................143 False Alerts........................................................... 146
Switching the System Off and On...............146
System Errors....................................................... 146
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts.................................................................. 145
System Limitations............................................ 145
Using the System................................................ 143
Cruise Control...................................................61 Principle of Operation...................................... 140
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Cruise control
See: Using Cruise Control................................ 140
Cup Holders.....................................................114
Customer Assistance..................................175
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording........................................... 9
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps............................69 Type 1 - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)....................................... 69
Type 2 - Configurable......................................... 69
Digital Radio
...................................................267
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 268
Direction Indicators
.........................................71
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................37 Children and Airbags........................................... 37
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 37
Driving Aids......................................................141
Driving Hints....................................................167
Driving Through Water...............................168
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 69
E
Economical Driving
......................................167
Emission Control System...........................123 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 124
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 125
End User License Agreement.................404 SYNC End User License Agreement
(EULA)............................................................. 404
Engine Block Heater
......................................117
Using the Engine Block Heater........................ 117
Engine Coolant Check
................................198
Adding Engine Coolant.................................... 199
Checking the Engine Coolant........................ 198
Recycled Engine Coolant................................ 199
Severe Climates................................................. 200
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 58Engine Oil Check
...........................................197
Adding Engine Oil................................................ 197
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.6L EcoBoost™..................................................197
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.5L...........................197
Engine Specifications - 1.6L EcoBoost™
.................................................249
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 249
Engine Specifications - 2.5L....................249 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 250
Entertainment..............................................339 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 340
Bluetooth Audio................................................. 355
CD........................................................................\
.... 350
SD Card Slot and USB Port............................. 351
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 345
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 355
Environment......................................................14
Essential Towing Checks...........................162 Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 163
Hitches.................................................................... 162
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft........................................................ 164
Safety Chains....................................................... 162
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 163
Trailer Lamps........................................................ 163
Trailer Towing Connector................................. 162
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 163
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Extended Service Plan (ESP)
.................384
SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)............385
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)......................... 384
Exterior Mirrors
.................................................77
Fold Away Exterior Mirrors................................ 78
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 77
F
Fastening the Seatbelts
..............................29
Safety Belt Extension Assembly...................... 31
Safety Belt Locking Modes............................... 30
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy...........29
Floor Mats
.......................................................168
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Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime...............................................................32
Conditions of operation..................................... 32
Seats.................................................................103
Security..............................................................58
Settings............................................................327 Clock....................................................................... 327
Display................................................................... 328
Settings................................................................... 331
Sound..................................................................... 329
Vehicle................................................................... 329
Side Airbags
......................................................41
Sitting in the Correct Position..................103
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains.................................. 237
Special Notices................................................12 New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)....................... 12
Special Instructions.............................................. 12
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................392
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................ 140
Stability Control............................................133 Principle of Operation....................................... 133
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch............................................ 115
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................116 Cold or Hot Engine.............................................. 116
Engine Idle Speed after Starting.................... 116
Flooded Engine..................................................... 116
Starting and Stopping the Engine...........115 General Information........................................... 115
Steering
............................................................146
Electric Power Steering.................................... 146
Steering Wheel
...............................................60
Storage Compartments..............................114
Sun Shades......................................................78
Bounce-Back......................................................... 79
Opening and Closing the Sun Shade............79
Sun Shade Relearning........................................ 79
Supplementary Restraints System.........36 Principle of Operation........................................ 36
Switching Off the Engine............................116 Vehicles With a Turbocharger......................... 116
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7 SYNC™ Applications and Services.......291
911 Assist................................................................ 291
SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions & Information (TDI) (If Equipped, United
States Only).................................................... 295
Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, United States Only).................................................... 293
SYNC™ AppLink ™
.....................................299
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 299
SYNC™............................................................274 General Information.......................................... 274
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
..........................310
T
Tailgate See: Manual Liftgate........................................... 56
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............249
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).........................177
Tire Care
..........................................................222
Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 224
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................. 222
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 225
Temperature A B C............................................ 223
Traction AA A B C............................................... 223
Treadwear............................................................. 223
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........238 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 239
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Reset Procedure.......................................................... 241
Understanding the Tire Pressure Monitoring System ............................................................. 239
Tires See: Wheels and Tires....................................... 221
Towing a Trailer.............................................159 Load Placement.................................................. 159
Towing Points
................................................164
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels..........................................................166
Emergency Towing............................................ 166
Recreational Vehicle Towing ......................... 166
Towing..............................................................159
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