2018 FORD TRANSIT hood open

GENERAL INFORMATION
Have your vehicle serviced regularly to help
maintain its roadworthiness and resale
value. There is a large network of
authorized dealers that are there to help
you with their professional servicing
expertise. We believe that their specially
trained technicians are best qualified to
service your vehicle properly and expertly.
They are supported by a wide range of
highly specialized tools developed
specifically for servicing your vehicle.
If your vehicle requires professional service,
an authorized dealer can provide the
necessary parts and service. Check your
warranty information to find out which
parts and services are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants,
fluids and service parts conforming to
specifications. Motorcraft® parts are
designed and built to provide the best
performance in your vehicle.
Precautions
•
Do not work on a hot engine.
• Make sure that nothing gets caught in
moving parts.
• Do not work on a vehicle with the
engine running in an enclosed space,
unless you are sure you have enough
ventilation.
• Keep all open flames and other burning
material (such as cigarettes) away
from the battery and all fuel related
parts.
Working with the Engine Off
1. Set the parking brake and shift the transmission to park (P).
2. Switch off the engine.
3. Block the wheels. Working with the Engine On WARNING: To reduce the risk of
vehicle damage and personal burn injuries,
do not start your engine with the air cleaner
removed and do not remove it while the
engine is running.
1. Set the parking brake and shift the transmission to park (P).
2. Block the wheels.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
HOOD
Opening the Hood 1. Pull the hood release lever.
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2. Slightly lift the hood.
3. Move the catch to the left. 4.
Open the hood. Support the hood with
the strut.
Closing the Hood
1. Remove the strut from the catch and secure it correctly in the clip.
2. Lower the hood and allow it to drop under its own weight for the last
8–12 in (20– 30 cm).
Note: Make sure that the hood is correctly
closed.
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 3.2L POWER STROKE DIESEL
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ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical Aim Adjustment
If your vehicle has been involved in a crash,
have the aim of the headlamp beam
checked by an authorized dealer.
Headlamp Aiming Target
8 ft (2.4 m)
A
Ground to the center of the
headlamp low beam bulb
B
25 ft (7.6 m)
C
Horizontal reference line
D
Vertical Aim Adjustment Procedure
1. Park your vehicle on level ground approximately 25 ft (7.6 m) from a wall
or screen.
2. Measure the distance from the ground
to the center of the headlamp low
beam bulb and mark an
8 ft (2.4 m)
long horizontal reference line on the
wall or screen at this height. Note:
There may be an identifying mark on
the lens to help you locate the center of the
bulb.
Note: To see a clearer light pattern while
adjusting one headlamp, you may want to
block the light from the other headlamp.
3. Switch on the low beam headlamps and open the hood. 4. On the wall or screen you will observe
a flat zone of high intensity light
located at the top of the beam pattern.
If the top edge of the flat zone of high
intensity light is not on the horizontal
reference line, adjust the aim of the
headlamp beam.
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5. Locate the vertical adjuster on each
headlamp. Use a suitable tool, for
example a screwdriver or hexagonal
socket, to turn the adjuster clockwise
or counterclockwise to adjust the
vertical aim of the headlamp. The
horizontal edge of the brighter light
should touch the horizontal reference
line.
6. Close the hood and switch off the lamps.
Horizontal Aim Adjustment
The horizontal aim of the headlamp beam
on your vehicle is not adjustable. REMOVING A HEADLAMP WARNING: Switch all of the lamps
and the ignition off. Failure to follow this
warning could result in serious personal
injury.
1. Open the hood. See
Opening and
Closing the Hood (page 229). 2. Remove the screws.
3. Pull the headlamp toward the front of
your vehicle to disengage it from its
locating points and then lift the
headlamp up.
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CHANGING THE ENGINE AIR
FILTER - 3.2L POWER STROKE
DIESEL
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
vehicle damage and personal burn injuries,
do not start your engine with the air cleaner
removed and do not remove it while the
engine is running.
Note: Failure to use the correct air filter
element may result in severe engine
damage. The vehicle warranty may be void
for any damage to the engine if the correct
air filter element is not used.
Note: After operating the vehicle up to
200 mi (320 km)
in heavy snowfall, we
recommend that you open the hood at the
earliest opportunity and clear the snow and
ice from air filter housing. Do not remove the
foam filter. The foam filter must be in place
at all times.
Only use the specified air filter.
See
Capacities and Specifications (page
305).
Change the air filter element and foam
filler at the proper interval. See Scheduled
Maintenance
(page 459). 1. Disconnect the mass air flow sensor
electrical connector and cable from
the air filter cover.
2. Clean the area around the air tube to air filter cover connection to prevent
debris from entering the system and
then loosen the bolt on the air tube
clamp so the clamp is no longer snug
to the air tube. It is not necessary to
completely remove the clamp. Pull the
air tube off from the air filter cover.
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Automatic Transmission.............................151
Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning............................................................. 154
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 153
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow.................................................................. 154
SelectShift Automatic ™
Transmission................................................... 152
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission.............................. 151
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................240
Autowipers.......................................................83
Auxiliary Power Points................................122
12 Volt DC Power Point...................................... 122
AC Power Point.................................................... 122
Locations................................................................ 122
Auxiliary Switches
.......................................455
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 244
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........229
Booster Seats..................................................33 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 34
Bottle Holder
..................................................125
Brake Fluid Check.........................................241
Brakes
...............................................................156
General Information.......................................... 156
Breaking-In.......................................................191
Bulb Specification Chart...........................253
C
Capacities and Specifications - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel..................................313
Capacities.............................................................. 313
Specifications...................................................... 314
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™..................................................316
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 320
Capacities.............................................................. 317
Specifications...................................................... 318Capacities and Specifications -
3.7L
..................................................................321
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold
Climates........................................................... 324
Capacities.............................................................. 321
Specifications...................................................... 322
Capacities and Specifications
...............305
Cargo Lamps...................................................88
Switching the Cargo Lamps Off..................... 88
Switching the Cargo Lamps On..................... 88
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 261
Catalytic Converter - 3.5L/3.7L................142 On-Board Diagnostics System...................... 142
Changing a Bulb...........................................249 Central High Mounted Brake Lamp............252
Front Clearance Lamp...................................... 251
Headlamp............................................................. 249
Interior Lamp....................................................... 252
License Plate Lamp........................................... 252
Reading Lamps................................................... 253
Rear Lamps........................................................... 251
Side Direction Indicator.................................... 251
Sun Visor Mirror Lamp..................................... 253
Changing a Fuse...........................................227 Fuses....................................................................... 227
Changing a Road Wheel...........................292 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 293
Front Jacking Points......................................... 298
Installing a Road Wheel.................................. 302
Locking Lug Nuts............................................... 294
Rear Jacking Points........................................... 299
Removing a Road Wheel................................. 301
Removing a Wheel Trim.................................. 299
Stowing the Wheel and Vehicle Jack.........303
Vehicle Jack......................................................... 296
Vehicles With a Spare Wheel....................... 294
Changing the 12V Battery.........................244 Removing the Battery...................................... 244
Replacing the Battery...................................... 246
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel.................................255
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................256
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.7L..................................................................257
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Hill Start Assist..............................................158
Switching the System On and Off...............159
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 158
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................110
Cooling the Interior Quickly............................. 110
General Hints........................................................ 110
Heating the Interior Quickly............................. 110
Maximum Cooling Performance in Instrument Panel or Instrument Panel
and Footwell Positions.................................. 111
Recommended Settings for Cooling ..........110
Recommended Settings for Heating...........110
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather............................................................... 111
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures................................................... 110
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................156
Home Screen................................................396
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........229
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Ignition Switch...............................................126
In California (U.S. Only)............................202
Information Display Control.......................82
Information Displays....................................99 General Information........................................... 99
Information Messages
................................103
Installing Child Restraints............................18
Child Safety Restraint.......................................... 18
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 19
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)............................................. 21
Using Tether Straps............................................. 27
Instrument Cluster
.........................................93
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................87
Interior Lamps
.................................................88
Courtesy Lamp..................................................... 88
Reading Lamps..................................................... 88
Interior Mirror
...................................................92
Automatic Dimming Mirror............................... 92
Manual Dimming Mirror..................................... 92
Introduction.........................................................7 J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................196
Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 197
Jump Starting....................................................... 197
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 196
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 197
K
Keys and Remote Controls
.........................59
Principle of Operation........................................ 59
L
Lane Keeping System.................................170 Lane Keeping Alert............................................. 170
Lighting Control
..............................................85
Headlamp Flasher............................................... 86
Headlamp High Beam....................................... 86
Lighting Control Positions................................ 85
Parking Lamps...................................................... 85
Lighting..............................................................85 General Information............................................ 85
Load Carrying
..................................................174
Load Limit........................................................174
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles.............................................................. 179
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer.................................................................. 174
Load Retaining Fixtures
..............................174
Securing Cargo..................................................... 174
Locking and Unlocking.................................70 Autolock................................................................... 73
Autounlock.............................................................. 74
Configurable Unlocking...................................... 74
Locking..................................................................... 70
Locking and Unlocking the Doors From Inside.................................................................... 70
One-Stage Unlocking.......................................... 74
Opening and Closing the Sliding Door..........71
Opening the Double Rear Doors..................... 72
Rear Emergency Exit............................................ 73
Two-Stage Unlocking......................................... 74
Unlocking................................................................. 70
Zone Re-Locking................................................... 74
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Lug Nuts
See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 292
M
Maintenance ..................................................229
General Information......................................... 229
Manual Climate Control............................109
Manual Seats
..................................................114
Adjusting the Armrest........................................ 116
Adjusting the Lumbar Support....................... 115
Moving the Seat Backward or Forward.............................................................. 114
Recline Adjustment............................................ 115
Media Hub......................................................348
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 99
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors.................111
See: Windows and Mirrors............................... 90
Mobile Communications Equipment......14
Motorcraft Parts - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel............................................................308
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................308
Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L...............................310
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................68
MyKey ™.............................................................64
Principle of Operation........................................ 64
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Navigation........................................................417 cityseeker.............................................................. 424
Destination Mode............................................... 419
Map Mode............................................................. 418
Navigation Map Updates................................ 425
Navigation Menu................................................ 422
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 425
SYNC AppLink.................................................... 424
Waypoints............................................................. 423
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........462 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................ 462
Normal Maintenance Intervals..................... 462O
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................235
Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring
System.............................................................. 235
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check...................................... 234
Opening and Closing the Hood..............229 Closing the Hood............................................... 230
Opening the Hood............................................. 229
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................206
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual.........206
Overhead Console
........................................125
Overhead Storage Compartments..............125
P
Parking Aid
......................................................163
Switching the Parking Aid System
Off....................................................................... 164
Parking Aids
....................................................163
Principle of Operation....................................... 163
Parking Brake - Vehicles With: Mechanical Parking Brake
......................157
Center Parking Brake......................................... 157
Parking Brake - Vehicles With: Push Down Parking Brake..................................157
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................75 SecuriLock®........................................................... 75
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 75
Perchlorate.........................................................12
Personalized Settings
.................................102
Measure Units...................................................... 102
Phone................................................................412 During a Phone Call........................................... 415
Making Calls......................................................... 414
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time.................................................................... 412
Phone Menu......................................................... 413
Receiving Calls..................................................... 415
Smartphone Connectivity............................... 416
Text Messaging................................................... 416
Post-Crash Alert System
...........................198
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 70
Power Running Boards
.................................77
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