2018 FORD TRANSIT steering wheel

To call a number in your contacts,
select:
Action and Description
Menu Item
You can then select the
name of the contact you
want to call. Any numbers
stored for that contact
display along with any
stored contact photos. You
can then select the
number that you want to
call. The system begins the
call.
Contacts
To call a number from your recent calls,
select: Action and Description
Menu Item
You can then select an
entry that you want to call.
The system begins the call.
Recent Call
List
To call a number that is not stored in
your phone, select: Action and Description
Menu Item
Select the digits of the
number you wish to call.
Phone
Keypad
The system begins the call.
Call
Pressing the backspace button deletes the
last digit you typed.
Receiving Calls
During an incoming call, an audible tone
sounds. Caller information appears in the
display if it is available. To accept the call, select: Menu Item
Accept
Note: You can also accept the call by
pressing the phone button on the steering
wheel.
To reject the call, select: Menu Item
Reject
Note: You can also reject the call by
pressing the phone button on the steering
wheel.
Ignore the call by doing nothing. SYNC 3
logs it as a missed call.
During a Phone Call
During a phone call, the contacts name
and number display on the screen along
with the call duration.
The phone status items are also visible:
• Signal Strength.
• Battery.
• 911 Assist (United States and Canada
only). See Settings (page 428).
You can select any of the following during
an active phone call:
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Item
Immediately end a
phone call. You can
also press the
button on the
steering wheel.
End Call
Press this to access
the phone keypad.
Keypad
You can switch the
microphone off so
the caller does not
hear you.
Mute Item
Privacy Transfer the call to
the cell phone or
back to SYNC 3.
Text Messaging
Note: Downloading and sending text
messages using Bluetooth are cell
phone-dependent features.
Note: Certain features in text messaging
are speed-dependent and not available
when your vehicle is traveling at speeds over
3 mph (5 km/h).
Receiving a Text Message
When a new message arrives, an audible tone sounds and the screen displays a
pop-up with the caller name and ID, if supported by your cell phone. You can select: Action and Description
Menu Item
Have SYNC 3 read the message to you.
Hear It
View the text on the touchscreen.
View
To call the sender.
Call
You can select from 15 preset messages. Press the message
that you would like to use and confirm to send the message.
SYNC 3 confirms when the message is sent successfully.
Reply
To exit the screen.
Close
Smartphone Connectivity (If Equipped)
SYNC 3 allows you to use Apple CarPlay
and Android Auto to access your phone.
When you use Apple CarPlay or Android
Auto, you can:
• Make calls.
• Send and receive messages.
• Listen to music.
• Use your phone's voice assistant. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto disable
some SYNC 3 features.
Most Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
features use mobile data.
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay requires an iPhone 5 or
newer with iOS 7.1 or newer. Updating to
the latest iOS version is recommended.
1. Plug your phone into a USB port. See
USB Port
(page 347).
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For restaurants, cityseeker can provide
information such as star rating, average
cost, review, handicap access, hours of
operation, and website address.
For hotels, cityseeker can provide
information such as star rating, price
category, review, check-in and checkout
times, hotel service icons and website
address. Hotel service icons include:
•
Restaurant
• Business center
• Handicap facilities
• Laundry
• Refrigerator
• 24 hour room service
• Fitness center
• Internet access
• Pool
• Wi-Fi
Attractions include nearby landmarks,
amusement parks, historic buildings and
more. cityseeker can provide information
such as star rating, reviews, hour of
operation and admission price.
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link (If
Equipped)
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link is available
on vehicles equipped with navigation and
only in select markets. You must activate
and subscribe to receive SiriusXM Traffic
and Travel Link information. It helps you
locate the best gas prices, find movie
listings, get current traffic alerts, view the
weather map, get accurate ski conditions
and see current sports scores. See Apps
(page 425). The system calculates a reasonable
efficient route based on available speed
limits, traffic, and road conditions. You may
know a local short cut that is more efficient
at a given time than the route provided by
SYNC 3, but you should expect a slight
difference in minutes or miles with the
SYNC 3 route.
Navigation Map Updates
Annual navigation map updates are
available for purchase through your
dealership, by calling 1-866-462-8837 in
the United States and Canada or
01-800-557-5539 in Mexico. You can also
visit:
Website
www.navigation.com/sync
You need to specify the make and model
of your vehicle to determine if there is an
update available.
HERE is the digital map provider for the
navigation application. If you find map data
errors, you may report them directly to
HERE by going to
www.here.com/mapcreator. HERE
evaluates all reported map errors and
responds with the result of their
investigation by e-mail.
Map coverage includes the USA (including
Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands),
Canada and Mexico.
APPS
The system enables voice, steering wheel,
and touch screen control of SYNC 3
AppLink enabled smartphone apps.
Once an app is running through AppLink,
you can control main features of the app
through voice commands and steering
wheel controls.
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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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Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
(such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Scheduled
Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect frequently,
service as required
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km) Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect frequently,
service as required
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth.
Change engine oil and filter. *
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
* Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter change. Off-road operation
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints and U-joints. Lubricate if
equipped with grease fittings.
Inspect frequently,
service as required
Replace engine air filter.
Change engine oil and filter. *
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth.
* Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter change.
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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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