2017 FORD TRANSIT Owners Manual

June 2016
First Printing
Owner’s Manual Transit
Litho in U.S.A.
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2017 TRANSIT Owner’s Manual
2017 TRANSIT Owner’s Manual
HK3J 19A321 AA
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Part Number: HK3J 19A321 AA 04/2016 20160425101536

Introduction
About This Manual...........................................7
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
Data Recording
..................................................9
California Proposition 65.............................10
Perchlorate........................................................10
Ford Credit
.........................................................10
Replacement Parts Recommendation......................................10
Special Notices
.................................................11
Mobile Communications Equipment.....................................................12
Export Unique Options..................................13
Environment
Protecting the Environment........................14
Child Safety
General Information
.......................................15
Installing Child Restraints
............................16
Booster Seats..................................................25
Child Restraint Positioning
..........................27
Child Safety Locks.........................................28
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation
..................................30
Fastening the Seatbelts
................................31
Seatbelt Height Adjustment
......................33
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime
.............................................................33
Seatbelt Reminder
........................................34
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance
................................................35
Seatbelt Extension........................................36
Supplementary Restraints System
Principle of Operation...................................37
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................38
Side Airbags
.....................................................44 Safety Canopy
™
............................................44
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......46
Airbag Disposal
...............................................47
Keys and Remote Controls
Principle of Operation..................................48
General Information on Radio Frequencies.................................................48
Remote Control..............................................48
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control...........................................................50
MyKey ™
Principle of Operation
...................................51
Creating a MyKey............................................52
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................53
Checking MyKey System Status...............54
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems.........................................................55
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................55
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking.................................57
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................62
Anti-Theft Alarm
............................................63
Power Running Boards
Using Power Running Boards....................64
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................67
Audio Control
...................................................67
Voice Control
...................................................68
Cruise Control.................................................68
Information Display Control
......................69
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers
.........................................70
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Autowipers........................................................70
Windshield Washers.......................................71
Lighting
General Information......................................72
Lighting Control
...............................................72
Autolamps
.........................................................73
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................74
Daytime Running Lamps
.............................74
Direction Indicators
........................................74
Interior Lamps..................................................75
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows
..............................................76
Exterior Mirrors
.................................................77
Interior Mirror....................................................77
Rear Quarter Windows.................................78
Instrument Cluster
Gauges................................................................79
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................81
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............84
Information Displays
General Information
.....................................85
Trip Computer
.................................................88
Personalized Settings..................................88
Information Messages
.................................89
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control..............................95
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate
..........................................................96
Rear Passenger Climate Controls............97
Heated Windows and Mirrors...................98
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position...................99
Head Restraints..............................................99 Manual Seats
................................................100
Power Seats
...................................................102
Rear Seats
.......................................................104
Heated Seats.................................................106
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points...............................108
Cigar Lighter
...................................................109
Storage Compartments
Cup Holders
......................................................111
Overhead Console
..........................................111
Bottle Holder....................................................111
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information
.....................................112
Ignition Switch
................................................112
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................113
Starting a Diesel Engine..............................113
Diesel Particulate Filter
...............................115
Switching Off the Engine............................115
Engine Block Heater.....................................116
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions
........................................117
Fuel Quality - Gasoline................................118
Fuel Quality - E85.........................................118
Fuel Quality - Diesel
....................................120
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................122
Running Out of Fuel.....................................122
Catalytic Converter
......................................123
Selective Catalytic Reduction System
..........................................................123
Refueling..........................................................127
Fuel Consumption
........................................129
Emission Control System..........................130
Transmission
Automatic Transmission.............................141
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Brakes
General Information....................................146
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes...........................................................146
Parking Brake
..................................................147
Hill Start Assist - Vehicles With: Hill Start Assist.............................................................147
Traction Control
Principle of Operation................................149
Using Traction Control...............................149
Stability Control
Principle of Operation................................150
Using Stability Control.................................151
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation.................................152
Parking Aid......................................................152
Rear View Camera
.......................................154
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation
.................................157
Using Cruise Control....................................157
Driving Aids
Speed Limiter
.................................................159
Driver Alert
......................................................159
Lane Keeping System.................................160
Steering............................................................162
Load Carrying
Load Retaining Fixtures.............................164
Load Limit.......................................................164
Towing
Towing a Trailer
.............................................169
Trailer Sway Control
....................................170
Recommended Towing Weights............170
Essential Towing Checks
............................172 Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......178
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................180
Reduced Engine Performance................180
Economical Driving.....................................180
Cold Weather Precautions
.........................181
Driving Through Water.................................181
Floor Mats
........................................................181
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance
...................................183
Hazard Warning Flashers
..........................184
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................184
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................184
Post-Crash Alert System...........................187
Transporting the Vehicle............................187
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need...............189
In California (U.S. Only).............................190
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................191
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................192
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada
.........................................................192
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................193
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).............................................................194
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................194
Fuses
Fuse Box Locations
.....................................196
Fuse Specification Chart
............................197
Changing a Fuse..........................................209
Maintenance
General Information
.....................................211
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Opening and Closing the Hood................211
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L
Ecoboost™.................................................213
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L....................214
Under Hood Overview - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel..............................................215
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................216
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L...........................216
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel............................................................216
Engine Oil Check...........................................216
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter...............................................................217
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................218
Engine Cooling Fan - E85/Gasoline......218
Engine Cooling Fan - Diesel......................218
Engine Coolant Check
................................218
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................222
Brake Fluid Check
........................................223
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................223
Washer Fluid Check....................................223
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel
...............................224
Fuel Filter - Gasoline
...................................226
Changing the 12V Battery.........................226
Checking the Wiper Blades......................228
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................228
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................229
Removing a Headlamp
.............................230
Changing a Bulb
............................................231
Bulb Specification Chart...........................236
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................237
Vehicle Care
Cleaning Products
.......................................239
Cleaning the Exterior..................................240
Waxing.............................................................240
Cleaning the Engine.....................................241 Cleaning the Windows and Wiper
Blades...........................................................241
Cleaning the Interior...................................242
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.......................243
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............244
Cleaning the Wheels..................................244
Vehicle Storage
............................................244
Wheels and Tires
General Information....................................247
Tire Care
..........................................................248
Using Winter Tires.......................................265
Using Snow Chains.....................................265
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........266
Changing a Road Wheel...........................270
Technical Specifications...........................279
Capacities and Specific- ations
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................281
Engine Specifications - 3.7L.....................281
Engine Specifications - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel.............................................282
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™
......283
Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L..............................284
Motorcraft Parts - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel...........................................................285
Vehicle Identification Number
...............286
Vehicle Certification Label.......................287
Transmission Code Designation............287
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™................................................288
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L......291
Capacities and Specifications - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel...............................294
Audio System
General Information...................................298
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM
......299
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Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/
FM/CD.........................................................302
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC...........................................................304
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Satellite Radio............................306
Digital Radio..................................................308
Satellite Radio
...............................................310
Audio Input Jack
............................................313
USB Port
...........................................................313
Media Hub.......................................................314
SYNC™
General Information....................................315
Using Voice Recognition.............................317
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............319
SYNC™ Applications and Services
.......331
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player...........................................................336
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................345
SYNC™ 3
General Information
...................................353
Home Screen
................................................363
Using Voice Recognition...........................364
Entertainment................................................371
Phone................................................................381
Navigation
......................................................386
Apps
.................................................................394
Settings...........................................................397
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting
.....................409
Accessories
Accessories....................................................422
Auxiliary Switches
.......................................423
Ford Protect
Ford Protect
...................................................425 Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information
........427
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........430
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance.............................................432
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........435
Appendices
End User License Agreement.................445
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