2018 FORD TRANSIT Owners Manual

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Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
• Winter weather driving capability.
• Wet weather driving capability.
• All-wheel driving capability.
When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly additional
caution should be given to:
• Towing a trailer.
• Driving vehicles equipped with a
camper body.
• Driving vehicles with a load on the
cargo rack.
Drive cautiously when using a full-size
dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
and seek service as soon as possible.
Locking Lug Nuts
You can obtain replacement locking lug
nuts or a locking lug nut key using the
reference number certificate.
Vehicles With a Spare Wheel
The spare wheel is under the rear of your
vehicle.
If the spare wheel is the same type and
size as your vehicle road wheel, you can fit
the spare wheel and continue to drive in
the normal manner.
If the spare wheel is not the same type and
size as your vehicle road wheel, it has a
label showing the maximum driving speed
limit. Note:
If your vehicle is fitted with a tire
pressure monitoring system, the warning
indicator will flash if you fit the spare wheel
to your vehicle. To restore the correct
operation of the tire pressure monitoring
system, you must have the repaired road
wheel and tire assembly refitted to your
vehicle. See Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (page 287). To prevent damage
occurring to the tire pressure monitoring
system sensors, make sure you have a
damage tire repaired or replaced by a tire
professional.
Van, Bus or Wagon 1. Open the rear doors. Remove the
grommet and insert the flat end of the
lug wrench into the socket. Turn
counterclockwise until the spare wheel
rests on the ground and the cable is
loose.
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2. Raise the cable end cover.
3. Rotate the cable through 90 degrees.
Slide the cable through the slot to
release the spare wheel bracket from
the winch. 4. Remove the retaining nut to release
the spare wheel bracket.
Chassis Cab and Cutaway 1. Insert the flat end of the lug wrench
into the socket. Turn counterclockwise
until the spare wheel rests on the
ground and the cable is loose.
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2. Raise the cable end cover.
3. Rotate the cable through 90 degrees.
Slide the cable through the slot to
release the spare wheel bracket from
the winch. 4. Remove the retaining nut to release
the spare wheel bracket.
Vehicle Jack WARNING: When one of the front
wheels is off the ground, the transmission
alone will not prevent the vehicle from
moving or slipping off the jack, even if the
transmission is in park (P). WARNING:
To help prevent your
vehicle from moving when changing a
wheel, shift the transmission into park (P),
set the parking brake and use an
appropriate block or wheel chock to secure
the wheel diagonally opposite to the wheel
being changed. For example, when
changing the front left wheel, place an
appropriate block or wheel chock on the
right rear wheel. WARNING:
Do not work on your
vehicle when the jack is the only support.
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or
someone else could be seriously injured.
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WARNING: Do not attempt to
change a tire on the side of the vehicle
close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit
when operating the jack or changing the
wheel. WARNING:
Always use the jack
provided as original equipment with your
vehicle. If using a jack other than the one
provided, make sure the jack capacity is
adequate for the vehicle weight, including
any vehicle cargo or modifications. If you
are unsure if the jack capacity is adequate,
contact the authorized dealer. WARNING:
Switch off the running
boards before jacking or placing any object
under your vehicle. Never place your hand
between the extended running board and
your vehicle. A moving running board may
cause injury.
Note: Passengers should not remain in the
vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
Note: Vehicles with a Temporary Mobility
Kit do not have a vehicle jack or a lug
wrench. Vehicle Jack Storage
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The vehicle jack is under the passenger
seat. The jack handle and lug wrench are
in the storage compartment in the front
right-hand side stepwell.
Note:
The vehicle jack is in the load space
area on vehicles with rear climate control. 1. Assemble the jack handle.
2.
Insert the jack handle onto the release
valve and rotate clockwise until you
feel a strong resistance.
3. Insert the jack handle into the pump and use a pumping action to raise your
vehicle.
4. Insert the jack handle into the release valve and rotate counterclockwise to
lower your vehicle.
Front Jacking Points WARNING: You must use the
specified jacking points.
Note: If your vehicle has rear air
conditioning make sure the vehicle jack does
not come in contact with the air conditioning
lines.
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Position the head of the vehicle jack under
the protrusions at the rear of front
sub-frame.
Rear Jacking Points
WARNING: You must use the
specified jacking points. Position the head of the vehicle jack under
the rear axle.
Removing a Wheel Trim
(If Equipped)
Vehicles With Steel Wheels
1. Insert the flat end of the lug wrench between the wheel rim and the wheel
trim.
2. Carefully remove the wheel trim.
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Vehicles With Dual Rear Alloy Wheels
The wheel trim removal tool is in the
storage compartment in the front
right-hand side stepwell.
Front Wheel Trim
1. Locate the notch in the wheel trim.
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2.
Insert the wheel trim removal tool into
the notch in the wheel trim.
3. Rotate the wheel trim removal tool and
remove the wheel trim.
Rear Wheel Trim 1. Locate the notch in the wheel trim. 2.
Insert the wheel trim removal tool into
the notch in the wheel trim.
3. Rotate the wheel trim removal tool and
remove the wheel trim.
Removing a Road Wheel WARNING: Park your vehicle so that
you do not obstruct the flow of traffic or
place yourself in any danger and set up a
warning triangle. WARNING:
Switch the ignition off
and apply the parking brake. WARNING:
If your vehicle has a
manual transmission, shift into first or
reverse gear. If your vehicle has an
automatic transmission, shift into park (P). WARNING:
Make sure all passengers
are out of your vehicle. WARNING:
Make sure that your
vehicle is on firm and level ground with the
front wheels pointing straight ahead.
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