2018 FORD TRANSIT warning

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.
Seatbelts and seat latches for wear and
function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag
and seatbelt) 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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Other maintenance items
1
Change rear axle fluid.
Replace accessory drive belt(s).
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the last
engine oil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.
2 Replace early if indicated by per Water In Fuel warning lamp. See Warning Lamps and
Indicators (page 95).
3 Initial replacement at six years or 100000 miles (160000 kilometers), then every three
years or 50000 miles (80000 kilometers).
4 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily
in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle
occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician. Perform the services shown in the
following tables when specified or within
3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the oil
change required message appearing in the
information display.
•
Example 1
: The message appears at
28,750 mi (46,270 km). Perform the
30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The message does not
appear, but the odometer reads
30,000 mi (48,000 km) (for example,
the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was
reset at
25,000 mi (40,000 km)).
Perform the engine air filter
replacement. Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Scheduled
Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Inspect frequently,
service as required
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km)
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ELECTROMAGNETIC
COMPATIBILITY
WARNING: Do not place objects or
mount equipment on or near the airbag
cover, on the side of the seatbacks (of the
front seats), or in front seat areas that may
come into contact with a deploying airbag.
Failure to follow these instructions may
increase the risk of personal injury in the
event of a crash. WARNING:
Do not fasten antenna
cables to original vehicle wiring, fuel pipes
and brake pipes. WARNING:
Keep antenna and power
cables at least 4 in (10 cm) from any
electronic modules and airbags.
Note: We test and certify your vehicle to
meet electromagnetic compatibility
legislation (UNECE Regulation 10 or other
applicable local requirements). It is your
responsibility to make sure that any
equipment an authorized dealer installs on
your vehicle complies with applicable local
legislation and other requirements.
Note: Any radio frequency transmitter
equipment in your vehicle (such as cellular
telephones and amateur radio transmitters)
must keep to the parameters in the
following table. We do not provide special
provisions or conditions for installations or
use.
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911 Assist............................................................57
911 Assist May Not Work If................................ 58
911 Assist Privacy Notice................................... 58
In the Event of a Crash....................................... 58
A
A/C See: Climate Control......................................... 109
About This Manual
...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 156
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 156
Accessories....................................................454 Exterior Style....................................................... 454
Interior Style........................................................ 454
Lifestyle................................................................. 454
Peace of Mind..................................................... 454
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 12
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................247 Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 248
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 247
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................80
Airbag Disposal
...............................................56
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 109
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.2L
Power Stroke Diesel..................................... 255
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.5L Ecoboost™..................................................... 256
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.7L...................................................................... 257
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 76
Anti-Theft Alarm
............................................76
Alarm System........................................................ 76
Arming the Alarm................................................. 76
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 76
Triggering the Alarm............................................ 76
Appendices.....................................................477 Apps
..................................................................425
........................................................................\
.......... 425
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 427
Audible Warnings and Indicators
.............98
Airbag Secondary Warning.............................. 98
Door Ajar................................................................. 98
Exterior Lamps On............................................... 98
Key in Ignition........................................................ 98
Parking Brake On................................................. 98
Seatbelt Reminder.............................................. 98
Transmission Selector Lever Not in park (P)........................................................................\
98
Audio Control
..................................................80
Audio Input Jack...........................................347
Audio System................................................326 General Information......................................... 326
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Satellite Radio..............................327
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC..............................................................331
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/USB Port/Bluetooth
..........................................333
Bluetooth Audio Streaming........................... 338
iPod........................................................................\
. 338
Making and Receiving Calls............................ 337
Phone and Voice Pass-Through.................. 335
Phone Menu Options........................................ 337
Sound Button...................................................... 334
Station Preset Buttons.................................... 335
Station Tuning Control.................................... 334
USB........................................................................\
.. 337
Waveband Button............................................. 334
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/ FM...................................................................339
AUX Button........................................................... 341
Clock Button....................................................... 340
Menu Button......................................................... 341
Sound Button....................................................... 341
Station Preset Buttons..................................... 341
Station Tuning Buttons.................................... 341
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD..................................................329
Autolamps
........................................................86
Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 86
Automatic Crash Notification System.............................................................57
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Power Seats....................................................116
Power Lumbar...................................................... 118
Power Steering Fluid Check......................241 Adding Power Steering Fluid.......................... 241
Power Windows.............................................90 Accessory Delay................................................... 90
Bounce-Back......................................................... 90
Driver Side One-Touch Down......................... 90
Driver Side One-Touch Up............................... 90
Protecting the Environment........................16
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 292
R
Rear Passenger Climate Controls.............111 Adjusting the Blower Motor Speed................111
Directing Air to the Footwell Air Vents..........111
Directing Air to the Overhead Air
Vents..................................................................... 111
Directing Air to the Overhead Air Vents and the Footwell Air Vents.................................... 111
Rear Quarter Windows
.................................92
Closing the Rear Quarter Windows...............92
Opening the Rear Quarter Windows.............92
Rear Seats........................................................118 Installing the Seats............................................ 120
Recline Adjustment............................................ 118
Removing Seats (Passenger Vehicles)............................................................ 119
Rear View Camera.......................................165 Manual Zoom....................................................... 167
Rear View Camera Delay.................................. 167
Rear View Camera Locations......................... 165
Using the Rear View Camera System.........165
Vehicles with Parking Aid................................. 167
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 165
Recommended Towing Weights.............181 Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight for Your Vehicle............................... 183
Reduced Engine Performance..................191
Refueling..........................................................137 System Warnings................................................ 139
Remote Control - Vehicles With: Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS).......................61
Changing the Remote Control Battery........62
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter..................... 61Locating Your Vehicle.........................................
62
Programming a New Remote Control..........62
Switching the Panic Alarm On and Off........................................................................\
. 63
Remote Control - Vehicles Without: Passive Anti-Theft System
(PATS)............................................................60
Changing the Remote Control Battery........60
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 60
Locating Your Vehicle.......................................... 61
Programming a New Remote Control.........60
Switching the Panic Alarm On and Off........61
Remote Start
...................................................112
Removing a Headlamp.............................248
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............265
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................12
Collision Repairs.................................................... 12
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 12
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 13
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................63
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................206
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).............................................................206
Roadside Assistance
...................................194
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................ 195
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage.................195
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance........................................................ 195
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 194
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 194
Roadside Emergencies
...............................194
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................... 191
Running Out of Fuel
....................................136
Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container........................................................... 137
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................. 136
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Safety Canopy
™.............................................53
Safety Precautions........................................131
Satellite Radio..............................................344
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................ 345
Satellite Radio Reception Factors..............345
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service.................345
Troubleshooting................................................. 346
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........466
Scheduled Maintenance
..........................459
Seatbelt Extension........................................45
Seatbelt Height Adjustment
......................42
Seatbelt Reminder........................................43
Belt-Minder®......................................................... 43
Seatbelts...........................................................39 Principle of Operation........................................ 39
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime...............................................................42
Conditions of operation..................................... 43
Seats...................................................................113
Security...............................................................75
Selective Catalytic Reductant System - 3.2L Diesel
....................................................143
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (AdBlue)
Guidelines......................................................... 143
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (AdBlue) Level...........143
Warning Lamps and Messages..................... 143
Settings...........................................................428 911 Assist............................................................... 433
Ambient Lighting.............................................. 440
Bluetooth............................................................. 430
Clock...................................................................... 430
Display.................................................................... 441
General.................................................................. 438
Media Player........................................................ 429
Mobile Apps......................................................... 436
Navigation............................................................ 434
Phone.................................................................... 430
Radio...................................................................... 433
Sound..................................................................... 428
Valet Mode........................................................... 442
Vehicle................................................................... 440
Voice Control........................................................ 441
Wi-Fi & Hotspot................................................. 438
Side Airbags.....................................................52
Sitting in the Correct Position...................113 Snow Chains
See: Using Snow Chains................................. 286
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 292
Special Notices
................................................13
New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 13
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................464
Exceptions........................................................... 466
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................ 168
Speed Limiter................................................169 Engine Speed Limiter........................................ 169
Vehicle Speed Limiter - Fixed........................ 169
Stability Control.............................................161 Principle of Operation........................................ 161
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 126
Starting a Diesel Engine..............................127 Cold Weather Operation.................................. 128
Engine Glow Plugs.............................................. 128
Failure to Start..................................................... 128
Starting a Cold or Hot Engine........................ 128
Starting a Gasoline Engine
........................127
Cold or Hot Engine.............................................. 127
Engine Idle Speed after Starting................... 127
Flooded Engine.................................................... 127
Starting and Stopping the Engine..........126 General Information.......................................... 126
Steering.............................................................172
Steering Wheel
...............................................80
Storage Compartments.............................125
Supplementary Restraints System.........46 Principle of Operation........................................ 46
Switching Off the Engine...........................129 Vehicles With a Turbocharger........................ 129
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ 3........................................................387 General Information......................................... 387
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting
......................442
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................365
911 Assist............................................................... 365
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 367
SYNC™...........................................................349 General Information......................................... 349
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
..........................379
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USB 2......................................................................
376
Voice Commands for Audio Sources..........377
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............353
Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 358
Accessing Your Phone Settings.................... 361
Bluetooth Devices............................................. 362
Making Calls......................................................... 357
Pairing a Phone for the First Time...............354
Pairing Subsequent Phones.......................... 355
Phone Options during an Active Call..........357
Phone Voice Commands................................ 355
Receiving Calls.................................................... 357
System Settings................................................. 363
Text Messaging................................................... 359
Using Traction Control
...............................160
Switching the System Off............................... 160
System Indicator Lights and Messages......................................................... 160
Using a Switch..................................................... 160
Using the Information Display Controls............................................................ 160
Using Voice Recognition
............................351
Apps........................................................................\
401
Automatic Blower Motor Speed Reduction........................................................ 402
Climate Control.................................................. 398
Entertainment..................................................... 397
General.................................................................. 396
Initiating a Voice Session................................. 351
Navigation........................................................... 400
Phone..................................................................... 399
System Interaction and Feedback..............352
Voice Settings...................................................... 401
Using Winter Tires
.......................................286
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................204
V
Vehicle Care..................................................260
Vehicle Certification Label........................312
Vehicle Identification Number..................311
Vehicle Storage
............................................266
Battery.................................................................... 267
Body....................................................................... 266
Brakes..................................................................... 267
Cooling system................................................... 267Engine....................................................................
266
Fuel system.......................................................... 267
General.................................................................. 266
Miscellaneous...................................................... 267
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 267
Tires........................................................................\
. 267
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 109
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number..............311
Voice Control
....................................................81
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators
................95
Airbag Warning Lamp........................................ 95
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp
.................................................................... 95
Battery Charging Condition Warning Lamp
.................................................................... 95
Brake System Warning Lamp.......................... 95
Diesel Warning Lamps....................................... 95
Direction Indicator............................................... 96
Door Ajar................................................................. 96
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Lamp.................................................................... 96
Engine Warning Lamps..................................... 96
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp...................... 97
Headlamp High Beam Indicator..................... 97
Lamps on Indicator.............................................. 97
Lane Departure Warning Indicator................97
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp........................ 97
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp.................. 97
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp.................................................................... 97
Message Center Indicator................................. 97
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp.............................. 97
Stability Control and Traction Control Indicator............................................................. 98
Stability Control and Traction Control Off Warning Lamp................................................. 98
Tow/Haul Warning Lamp................................. 98
Washer Fluid Check....................................242
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 261
Waxing.............................................................262
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 292
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