2017 FORD TRANSIT cooling

Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstruc-
tions. Clean if necessary.
Cooling system fluid level and coolant
strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if
necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for
correct operation. Lubricate if necessary.
Parking brake for correct operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear
and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag
and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean
or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running
correctly, it is important to have the
systems on your vehicle checked regularly.
This can help identify potential issues and
prevent major problems. We recommend
having the following multi-point inspection
performed at every scheduled
maintenance interval to help make sure
your vehicle keeps running correctly. Multi-point inspection
Accessory drive belt(s).
Battery performance.
Engine air filter.
Exhaust system. Multi-point inspection
Exterior lamps and hazard warning
system operation.
Fluid levels *
; fill if necessary.
For oil and fluid leaks.
Horn operation.
Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses.
Suspension component for leaks or
damage.
Steering and linkage.
Tires (including spare) for wear and
correct pressure **
.
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits.
Washer spray and wiper operation.
* Brake, coolant recovery reservoir,
automatic transmission, power steering (if
equipped with hydraulic power assist
steering) and window washer.
** If your vehicle is equipped with a
temporary mobility kit, check the tire
sealant expiration Use By date on the
canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive
way to perform a thorough inspection of
your vehicle. Your checklist gives you
immediate feedback on the overall
condition of your vehicle.
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At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
*
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect front axle and U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and U-
joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings.
Diesel engine fill diesel exhaust fluid.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or
drag.
* Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between service intervals.
** Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. Other maintenance items
1
Torque rear axle U-bolts to specification.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km) Diesel engine replace fuel filter. 2
Replace engine air filter.
Change diesel foam air filter.
Every 45000 miles (70000
km)
Change engine coolant.3
At 100000 miles (160000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 100000 miles
(160000 km) Inspect accessory drive belt(s). 4
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter.
Every 150000 miles
(240000 km)
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Clearing All MyKeys.......................................53
Climate Control..............................................95
Cold Weather Precautions.........................181
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................. 218
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......46
Creating a MyKey............................................52 Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 52
Cruise Control.................................................68 Principle of Operation....................................... 157
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................. 157
Cup Holders
......................................................111
Customer Assistance.................................189
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Daytime Running Lamps.............................74
Diesel Particulate Filter
...............................115
Regeneration......................................................... 115
Digital Radio..................................................308
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting........................................... 309
Direction Indicators........................................74
Doors and Locks..............................................57
DPF See: Diesel Particulate Filter............................ 115
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel.................................224
Changing the Fuel Filter.................................. 224
Purging Air From the Fuel System...............225
Driver Alert
......................................................159
Principle of Operation....................................... 159
Using Driver Alert................................................ 159
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................38 Children and Airbags........................................... 43
Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch ..........38
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 43
Driving Aids
.....................................................159
Driving Hints...................................................180
Driving Through Water.................................181
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 74E
Economical Driving.....................................180
Emission Control System..........................130
Diesel Exhaust System: Oxidation Catalyst
And Diesel Particulate Filter System
........................................................................\
....... 132
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited Tampering Acts and Maintenance.........140
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)..................... 131
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing..................................................... 131
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 139
End User License Agreement
.................445
VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 445
Engine Block Heater.....................................116 Using the Engine Block Heater....................... 116
Engine Coolant Check
................................218
Adding Coolant.................................................... 219
Coolant Change................................................. 220
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 222
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................. 221
Recycled Coolant............................................... 220
Severe Climates................................................. 220
Engine Cooling Fan - Diesel......................218
Engine Cooling Fan - E85/ Gasoline........................................................218
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 62
Engine Oil Check...........................................216 Adding Engine Oil................................................ 217
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel..............................................................216
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Ecoboost™..................................................216
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L...........................216
Engine Specifications - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel
..............................................282
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 282
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™..................................................281
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 281
Engine Specifications - 3.7L.....................281 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 282
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Entertainment................................................371
AM/FM Radio....................................................... 372
Apps....................................................................... 380
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................. 379
CD........................................................................\
.... 378
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)......................................................... 375
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated)......................................................... 372
Sources................................................................... 371
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 380
USB Ports............................................................. 380
Environment......................................................14
Essential Towing Checks............................172 Before Towing a Trailer...................................... 177
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Water Craft (PWC)........................................ 178
Safety Chains........................................................ 173
Tow Hitch............................................................... 173
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 173
Trailer Lamps......................................................... 177
Trailer Towing Connector................................. 172
When Towing a Trailer....................................... 177
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Exterior Mirrors.................................................77
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................ 77
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 77
F
Fan See: Engine Cooling Fan - Diesel.................. 218
See: Engine Cooling Fan - E85/ Gasoline............................................................ 218
Fastening the Seatbelts
................................31
Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 32
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy.................31
Floor Mats
........................................................181
Ford Credit.........................................................10
US Only..................................................................... 10
Ford Protect
...................................................425
Ford Protect (CANADA ONLY)..................... 426
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only).................................................................. 425
Fuel and Refueling
.........................................117 Fuel Consumption
........................................129
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 129
Filling the Fuel Tank........................................... 129
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................122
Fuel Filter - Gasoline
...................................226
Fuel Quality - Diesel....................................120
Biodiesel.................................................................. 121
Diesel Fuel Additives ......................................... 122
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where
Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Not
Required ........................................................... 120
Fuel Requirements - Choosing the Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where
Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel is Required
(United States/Canada/Puerto Rico/U.S.
Virgin Islands and Other Locales)...........120
Fuel Quality - E85.........................................118 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles.............................................................. 118
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline........119
Fuel Quality - Gasoline................................118 Choosing the Right Fuel.................................... 118
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................184
Fuse Box Locations.....................................196 Body Control Module Fuse Box.................... 196
Engine Compartment Fuse Box................... 196
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box............196
Pre-fuse Box......................................................... 196
Fuses.................................................................196
Fuse Specification Chart............................197 Body Control Module....................................... 207
Engine Compartment Fuse Box.................... 197
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel........201
Pre-fuse Box........................................................ 205
G
Gauges................................................................79 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............79
Fuel Gauge............................................................. 80
Information Display............................................. 79
Tripmeter Reset and Distance to Empty.................................................................. 80
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................48
General Maintenance Information
........427
Multi-point Inspection..................................... 429
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Owner Checks and Services..........................
428
Protecting Your Investment........................... 427
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 427
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 427
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................192
Getting the Services You Need...............189
Away From Home.............................................. 189
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake.............................................. 147
Hazard Warning Flashers
..........................184
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 229
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp.......................... 230
Head Restraints..............................................99 Adjusting the Head Restraint........................ 100
Installing the Head Restraint ........................ 100
Removing the Head Restraint....................... 100
Heated Seats.................................................106
Heated Windows and Mirrors...................98 Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 98
Heated Rear Window......................................... 98
Heating See: Climate Control........................................... 95
Hill Start Assist - Vehicles With: Hill Start Assist..............................................................147
Switching the System On and Off...............148
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 148
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................96
Cooling the Interior Quickly.............................. 96
General Hints......................................................... 96
Heating the Interior Quickly............................. 96
Maximum Cooling Performance in Instrument Panel or Instrument Panel
and Footwell Positions.................................. 97
Recommended Settings for Cooling ...........96
Recommended Settings for Heating...........96
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather............................................................... 97
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures................................................... 96Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes............................................................146
Home Screen
................................................363
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............211
I
Ignition Switch
................................................112
In California (U.S. Only).............................190
Information Display Control
......................69
Information Displays.....................................85 General Information............................................ 85
Information Messages
.................................89
Installing Child Restraints............................16
Child Safety Seat................................................... 16
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 17
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)............................................. 19
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 21
Instrument Cluster
.........................................79
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................74
Interior Lamps..................................................75
Courtesy Lamp...................................................... 75
Reading Lamps...................................................... 75
Interior Mirror....................................................77 Auto-Dimming Mirror.......................................... 78
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................184 Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 185
Jump Starting...................................................... 186
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 185
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 186
K
Keys and Remote Controls
........................48
Principle of Operation........................................ 48
L
Lane Keeping System.................................160 Lane Keeping Alert............................................ 160
Lighting Control
...............................................72
Headlamp Flasher................................................ 73
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Voice Commands for Audio Sources.........343
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............319 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 324
Accessing Your Phone Settings.................... 327
Bluetooth Devices............................................. 328
Making Calls......................................................... 323
Pairing a Phone for the First Time...............320
Pairing Subsequent Phones........................... 321
Phone Options during an Active Call.........323
Phone Voice Commands................................. 321
Receiving Calls.................................................... 323
System Settings................................................. 329
Text Messaging................................................... 325
Using Traction Control................................149 Switching the System Off............................... 149
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 149
Using a Switch..................................................... 149
Using the Information Display Controls............................................................. 149
Using Voice Recognition.............................317 Audio Voice Commands................................. 365
Initiating a Voice Session.................................. 317
Mobile App Voice Commands...................... 368
Navigation Voice Commands........................ 367
Phone Voice Commands............................... 366
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands..................................................... 369
System Interaction and Feedback...............318
Voice Settings Commands............................ 369
Using Winter Tires.......................................265
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................192
V
Vehicle Care
...................................................239
Vehicle Certification Label.......................287
Vehicle Identification Number...............286
Vehicle Storage............................................244
Battery................................................................... 245
Body........................................................................\
245
Brakes.................................................................... 246
Cooling system................................................... 245
Engine.................................................................... 245
Fuel system.......................................................... 245
General.................................................................. 245Miscellaneous.....................................................
246
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................246
Tires........................................................................\
246
Ventilation See: Climate Control........................................... 95
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............286
Voice Control
...................................................68
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................81 Airbag Warning Lamp.......................................... 81
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp..................................................................... 81
Brake System Warning Lamp........................... 81
Diesel Warning Lamps........................................ 81
Direction Indicator................................................ 82
Door Ajar.................................................................. 82
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Lamp.................................................................... 82
Engine Warning Lamps...................................... 82
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp...................... 82
Headlamp High Beam Indicator..................... 82
Ignition Warning Lamp....................................... 82
Lamps on Indicator.............................................. 82
Lane Departure Warning Indicator................82
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp........................ 83
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp.................. 83
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp.................................................................... 83
Message Center Indicator................................. 83
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp............................. 83
Stability Control and Traction Control Indicator.............................................................. 83
Stability Control and Traction Control Off Warning Lamp.................................................. 83
Transmission Tow/Haul Warning Lamp.................................................................... 83
Washer Fluid Check....................................223
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 240
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 70
Waxing.............................................................240
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 270
Wheels and Tires..........................................247 General Information.......................................... 247
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