2017 FORD TRANSIT tow bar

Calculating the Maximum
Loaded Trailer Weight for Your
Vehicle
1. Start with the gross combined
weight rating for your vehicle
model and axle ratio. See the
previous charts.
2. Subtract all of the following
that apply to your vehicle:
• Vehicle curb weight
• Hitch hardware weight, such as
a draw bar, ball, locks or weight
distributing hardware
• Driver weight
• Passenger(s) weight
• Payload, cargo and luggage
weight
• Aftermarket equipment weight.
This equals the maximum loaded
trailer weight for this combination.
Note: The trailer tongue load is
considered part of the payload for
your vehicle. Reduce the total
payload by the final trailer tongue
weight.
Note: Consult an authorized dealer
to determine the maximum trailer
weight allowed for your vehicle if
you are not sure. ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS
Follow these guidelines for safe towing:
•
Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle
has covered at least 1,000 mi
(1,600 km). See Breaking-In (page
180).
• Consult your local motor vehicle laws
for towing a trailer.
• See the instructions included with
towing accessories for the correct
installation and adjustment
specifications.
• Service your vehicle more frequently if
you tow a trailer. See
Scheduled
Maintenance (page 427).
• If you use a rental trailer, follow the
instructions the rental agency gives
you.
Refer to
Load Carrying for load
specification terms found on the tire label,
Safety Compliance label and instructions
on calculating your vehicle's maximum
load. See
Load Limit (page 164).
Remember to account for the trailer
tongue weight as part of your vehicle load
when calculating the total vehicle weight.
Trailer Towing Connector
(If Equipped) Your vehicle is fitted with both a 7 pin and
4 pin trailer wiring connector.
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The controller shows gain setting, output bar graph and the trailer connectivity
status in the information display as follows:
Action and Description
Message
Displays the current gain setting during a given ignition cycle
and when adjusting the gain setting. This also displays if you
use the manual control lever or make gain adjustments with
no trailer connected.
Trailer Brake
Gain:
No Trailer
Displays when you press your vehicle's brake pedal, or upon
use of the manual control lever. Bar indicators illuminate in
the information display to indicate the amount of power going
to the trailer brakes relative to the brake pedal or manual
control input. One bar indicates the least amount of output;
six bars indicate maximum output.
Trailer Brake
Gain:
Output:
Displays when the system senses a correct trailer wiring
connection during a given ignition cycle. For example a trailer
with electric trailer brakes.
Trailer Connected
Displays when the system senses a trailer connection and
then a disconnection, either intentional or unintentional,
during a given ignition cycle, this is accompanied by a single
audible tone. It also displays if a vehicle or trailer-wiring fault
occurs causing the trailer to appear disconnected. This
message can also display if you use the manual control lever
without a trailer connected.
Trailer Disconnected
Procedure for Adjusting the Gain Setting
The gain setting sets the trailer brake
controller for the specific towing condition.
You should change the setting as towing
conditions change. Changes to towing
conditions include trailer load, vehicle load,
road conditions and weather.
The gain should be set to provide the
maximum trailer braking assistance while
making sure the trailer wheels do not lock
when using the brakes. Locked trailer
wheels may lead to trailer instability.
Note: Only carry out this procedure in a
traffic-free environment at speeds of
approximately 20-25 mph (30-40 km/h). 1.
Make sure the trailer brakes are in good
working condition, functioning normally
and correctly adjusted. See a trailer
dealer if necessary.
2. Hook up the trailer and make the electrical connections according to the
trailer manufacturer's instructions.
3. Use the gain adjustment + and -
buttons to increase or decrease the
gain setting to the desired starting
point. A gain setting of six is a good
starting point for heavier loads.
4. In a traffic-free environment, tow the trailer on a dry, level surface at a speed
of 20-25 mph (30-40 km/h) and slide
the manual control lever completely.
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For a complete listing of the accessories
that are available for your vehicle, please
contact your authorized dealer or visit the
online store web site:
Web Address (United States)
www.Accessories.Ford.com Web Address (Canada)
www.Accessories.Ford.ca
Ford Motor Company will repair or replace
any properly authorized dealer-installed
Ford Original Accessory found to be
defective in factory-supplied materials or
workmanship during the warranty period,
as well as any component damaged by the
defective accessories.
Ford Motor Company will warrant your
Ford accessory through the warranty that
provides the greatest benefit:
• 24 months, unlimited mileage.
• The remainder of your new vehicle
limited warranty.
Contact an authorized dealer for details
and a copy of the warranty.
Exterior Style
• Hood protector. *
• Side window deflectors.
• Splash guards.
• Wheels.
• Step bars.
• Window grilles.
Interior Style
• All-weather floor mats. Lifestyle
•
Ash cup and smokers packages.
• Cargo area illumination.
• Cargo liners.
• Cargo organizers.
• Hitch and towing accessories.
• Roof racks. *
• Seat covers.
• Tablet cradle.
Peace of Mind
• Back-up alarm.
• Hitch scan rear park assist sensor. *
• Roadside assistance kits. *
• Keyless entry keypad.
• Remote start.
• Vehicle security system.
• Wheel locks.
* The accessory manufacturer designs,
develops and therefore warrants Ford
Licensed Accessories, and does not design
or test these accessories to Ford Motor
Company engineering requirements.
Contact an authorized Ford dealer for the
manufacturer's limited warranty details
and request a copy of the Ford Licensed
Accessories product limited warranty from
the accessory manufacturer.
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Parking Aids....................................................152
Principle of Operation....................................... 152
Parking Brake
..................................................147
Center Parking Brake......................................... 147
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................62 SecuriLock®........................................................... 62
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 62
Perchlorate........................................................10
Personalized Settings..................................88 Measure Units....................................................... 88
Phone................................................................381 During a Phone Call.......................................... 384
Making Calls........................................................ 383
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time.................................................................... 381
Phone Menu........................................................ 382
Receiving Calls................................................... 384
Smartphone Connectivity.............................. 385
Text Messaging................................................... 385
Post-Crash Alert System
...........................187
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking.............................. 57
Power Running Boards
................................64
Power Seats...................................................102
Power Lumbar..................................................... 104
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................223 Adding Power Steering Fluid......................... 223
Power Windows..............................................76 Accessory Delay.................................................... 76
Bounce-Back.......................................................... 76
Driver Side One-Touch Down.......................... 76
Driver Side One-Touch Up................................ 76
Protecting the Environment........................14
R
Rear Passenger Climate Controls
............97
Rear Quarter Windows.................................78 Closing the Rear Quarter Windows...............78
Opening the Rear Quarter Windows.............78
Rear Seats
.......................................................104
Installing the Seats............................................ 105
Recline Adjustment........................................... 104
Removing Seats (Passenger Vehicles)........................................................... 104
Rear View Camera
.......................................154
Manual Zoom....................................................... 156Rear Camera Delay............................................
156
Using the Rear View Camera System.........154
Vehicles with Parking Aid................................ 156
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 154
Recommended Towing Weights............170 Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight for Your Vehicle................................ 172
Reduced Engine Performance................180
Refueling
...........................................................127
System Warnings................................................ 128
Remote Control..............................................48 Car Finder................................................................ 49
Integrated Key head Transmitter................... 48
Programming a New Remote Control.........49
Replacing the Battery......................................... 49
Sounding a Panic Alarm.................................... 50
Removing a Headlamp
.............................230
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............244
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................10
Collision Repairs..................................................... 11
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................... 11
Warranty on Replacement Parts...................... 11
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................50
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................194
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)..............................................................194
Roadside Assistance
...................................183
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................ 183
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage.................184
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance........................................................ 184
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 183
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 183
Roadside Emergencies
...............................183
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................. 180
Running Out of Fuel.....................................122 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container........................................................... 122
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