2019 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT tow

When to expect the message prompting you to change your oil
Vehicle use and example
Interval
Normal
7500-10000 miles
(12000-16000 km) Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling
Severe
5000-7499 miles
(8000-11999 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3000-4999 miles
(5000-7999 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
Maintenance Intervals At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
*
Change engine oil and filter. **
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult your dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints.
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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 a
message indicating that an oil change is
required appears in the information display.
•
Example 1
: The oil change required
message comes on at 28751 miles
(46270 kilometers). Perform the
30000-mile (48000-kilometer)
automatic transmission fluid
replacement.
• Example 2
: The oil change required
message has not come on, but the
odometer reads 30000 miles (48000
kilometers) (for example, the
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was reset
at 25000 miles [40000 kilometers]).
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 Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km) 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 Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
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Selecting a Menu Option................................
355
Selecting Media.................................................. 354
Selecting the Radio.......................................... 354
Sound Settings................................................... 356
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........353
Switching the Screen On and Off...............356
System Settings................................................. 356
Using a Cell Phone............................................ 356
Autolamps........................................................79 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 79
Automatic Climate Control......................109 Adjusting the Auto Mode.................................. 110
Directing Air to the Footwell Air Vents........110
Directing Air to the Instrument Panel Air Vents................................................................... 110
Directing Air to the Windshield Air Vents................................................................... 110
Setting the Blower Motor Speed................... 110
Setting the Temperature.................................. 110
Switching Auto Mode On and Off.................110
Switching Dual Mode On and Off.................110
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off........................................................................\
110
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off....................................................................... 109
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off....................................................................... 109
Switching the Climate Control On and Off....................................................................... 109
Switching the Recirculated Air On and Off....................................................................... 109
Automatic Crash Notification System............................................................49
Automatic High Beam Control.................80 Automatic High Beam Indicator...................... 81
Overriding the System......................................... 81
Switching the System On and Off................80
Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission........................169
Brake Shift Interlock.......................................... 169
Selector Lever Positions.................................. 169
SelectShift™........................................................ 169
Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission..........................171
Brake Shift Interlock............................................ 171
Selector Lever Positions.................................... 171
SelectShift™......................................................... 171Automatic Transmission Fluid
Check.............................................................272
Auto-Start-Stop...........................................146 Information Messages....................................... 147
Principle of Operation....................................... 146
Replacing the Battery........................................ 147
Switching the System On and Off................147
Using Auto-Start-Stop..................................... 146
Autowipers........................................................75
Auxiliary Power Points.................................131 12 Volt DC Power Point...................................... 131
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery...................... 273
Blind Spot Information System.............209 ........................................................................\
.......... 209
Switching the System On and Off...............210
System Errors....................................................... 210
Using the Blind Spot Information System............................................................. 209
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System.........209
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........261
Booster Seats..................................................26 Types of Booster Seats....................................... 27
Brake Fluid Check.........................................272
Brakes................................................................173 General Information........................................... 173
Breaking-In.....................................................238
Bulb Specification Chart..........................350
C
Cabin Air Filter.................................................113
Capacities and Specifications - 1.5L Duratorq-TDCi Diesel..............................335
Air Conditioning System.................................. 335
Automatic Transmission................................. 339
Brake System...................................................... 339
Diesel Exhaust Fluid......................................... 338
Engine.................................................................... 336
Fuel Tank.............................................................. 338
Grease................................................................... 340
Locks...................................................................... 340
Washer Reservoir............................................... 338
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Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L
Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex
Fuel................................................................340
Air Conditioning System.................................. 341
Automatic Transmission................................ 344
Brake System...................................................... 343
Engine..................................................................... 341
Fuel Tank............................................................... 343
Grease.................................................................... 344
Locks...................................................................... 344
Washer Reservoir............................................... 343
Capacities and Specifications - 2.5L................................................................345
Air Conditioning System................................. 345
Automatic Transmission................................ 349
Brake System...................................................... 348
Engine.................................................................... 346
Fuel Tank.............................................................. 348
Grease.................................................................... 350
Locks...................................................................... 349
Washer Reservoir............................................... 348
Capacities and Specifications.................327
Cargo Nets......................................................222
Installing the Net................................................ 222
Removing the Net.............................................. 224
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 287
Catalytic Converter
......................................159
On-Board Diagnostics System...................... 159
Changing a Bulb...........................................278 Central High Mounted Brake Lamp.............281
Front Fog Lamps............................................... 280
Headlamp............................................................. 278
Interior Lamps...................................................... 281
License Plate Lamp........................................... 281
Rear Lamps........................................................... 281
Side Direction Indicator.................................. 280
Changing a Fuse..........................................260 Fuse Types........................................................... 260
General Information......................................... 260
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box...........260
Changing a Road Wheel...........................320 Changing a Road Wheel................................... 321
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly Information
..................................................... 320
Stowing the Flat or Spare Tire...................... 324
Changing the 12V Battery..........................273 Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.0L
Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel, 1.5L
Duratorq-TDCi Diesel
..............................283
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.5L.................................................................283
Changing the Front Wiper Blades..........275
Changing the Rear Wiper Blades - Vehicles With: Manual Liftgate
............275
Changing the Rear Wiper Blades - Vehicles With: Rear Cargo Doors
........276
Checking MyKey System Status..............60
Checking the Wiper Blades......................275
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................38
Child Restraint Positioning.........................28
Child Safety
.......................................................18
General Information............................................. 18
Child Safety Locks.........................................30 Left-Hand Side....................................................... 31
Right-Hand Side.................................................... 31
Cigar Lighter
.....................................................131
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................291
Cleaning Products.......................................286
Cleaning the Exterior..................................287 Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 287
Exterior Chrome Parts..................................... 288
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 288
Stripes or Graphics........................................... 288
Underbody........................................................... 288
Under Hood......................................................... 288
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
........................290
Cleaning the Interior...................................289 Fabric, Carpets, Cloth Seats, Headliners
and Floor Mats.............................................. 289
Instrument Cluster Screens, LCD Screens and Radio Screens....................................... 290
Leather Interior................................................... 290
Rear Windows.................................................... 290
Seatbelts.............................................................. 289
Storage Compartments, Cup Holders and Ashtrays........................................................... 290
Suede Micro Fiber Fabric................................ 290
Cleaning the Wheels..................................292
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................289
Clearing All MyKeys......................................60 MyKey Information Messages......................... 60
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Engine Block Heater....................................144
Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 145
Engine Coolant Check...............................268
Adding Coolant.................................................. 268
Coolant Change................................................. 270
Engine Coolant Temperature Management....................................................271
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 270
Recycled Coolant............................................... 270
Severe Climates................................................. 270
Engine Cooling Fan - Diesel.....................268
Engine Cooling Fan - Gasoline................267
Engine Emission Control...........................158
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 70
Engine Oil Check..........................................266 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 266
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.5L Duratorq-TDCi Diesel.............................................................265
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel/2.5L....................266
Engine Specifications - 1.5L Duratorq-TDCi Diesel..............................327
Engine Specifications - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel
...............................328
Engine Specifications - 2.5L....................329
Entertainment...............................................377 Playing Music From a USB or Media
Player................................................................. 378
Streaming Music From a Bluetooth Device................................................................ 378
Using the Radio................................................... 377
Environment.....................................................16
Essential Towing Checks..........................233 Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 235
Hitches................................................................... 234
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft....................................................... 236
Safety Chains...................................................... 234
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 234
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 235
Trailer Towing Connector................................ 234
When Towing a Trailer..................................... 235
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options.................................15
Exterior Mirrors
................................................84
Adjusting the Mirrors.......................................... 84Folding the Mirrors...............................................
84
F
Fan See: Engine Cooling Fan - Diesel.................268
See: Engine Cooling Fan - Gasoline............267
Fastening the Seatbelts...............................33 Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 34
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................34
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 320
Flat Tire Inflation See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit................296
Floor Mats.......................................................239
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps......................................... 81
Ford Credit
.........................................................13
US Only..................................................................... 13
Ford Protect....................................................414 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY)........................................... 415
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)................................................................... 414
Front Fog Lamps.............................................81
Front Parking Aid...........................................181 Front Parking Aid Information
Messages.......................................................... 183
Object Distance Indicator................................ 182
Front Passenger Sensing System............42
Front Wiper Blades See: Changing the Front Wiper Blades.......275
Fuel and Refueling.......................................148
Fuel Consumption
........................................157
Advertised Capacity........................................... 157
Fuel Economy....................................................... 157
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................153
Fuel Quality - Diesel....................................148 Biodiesel................................................................ 149
Diesel Fuel Additives ........................................ 150
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Not Required ..........149
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Required (United
States/Canada/Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin
Islands And Other Locales) ...................... 148
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Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is
Moving - Vehicles with Manual
Transmission................................................... 136
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary - Vehicles with Automatic
Transmission................................................... 136
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary - Vehicles with Manual
Transmission................................................... 136
Switching the Ignition On to Accessory Mode................................................................... 135
Vehicles with a Diesel Engine......................... 135
R
Rear Parking Aid............................................179 Object Distance Indicator............................... 180
Rear Parking Aid Information Messages........................................................... 181
Rear Passenger Climate Controls............112 Adjusting the Blower Motor Speed...............113
Directing Air to the Footwell Air Vents.........113
Directing Air to the Overhead Air
Vents.................................................................... 113
Directing Air to the Overhead Air Vents and the Footwell Air Vents................................... 113
Switching the Rear Passenger Climate Controls On and Off....................................... 112
Rear Seats - Long Wheelbase, Vehicles With: 60/40 Split Second Row
Seating...........................................................127
Second Row Seats.............................................. 127
Third Row Seats.................................................. 128
Rear Seats - Long Wheelbase, Vehicles With: Second Row Dual Captain
Chairs.............................................................124
Second Row Seats............................................. 124
Third Row Seats.................................................. 125
Rear Seats - Short Wheelbase................120
Second Row Seats............................................. 120
Third Row Seats.................................................. 122
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................221 Adjustable Load Floor....................................... 221
Passenger Compartment Floor..................... 221
Rear View Camera........................................192 Switching the Rear View Camera Off.........194
Switching the Rear View Camera On..........193
Using the Display................................................ 193Vehicles With Parking Aid...............................
194
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 192
Rear Window Wiper and Washers............77 Rear Window Washer.......................................... 77
Rear Window Wiper............................................. 77
Rear Wiper Blades See: Changing the Rear Wiper Blades -
Vehicles With: Manual Liftgate................275
See: Changing the Rear Wiper Blades - Vehicles With: Rear Cargo Doors.............276
Recommended Towing Weights.............231 Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight............................................................... 232
Reduced Engine Performance................238
Refueling..........................................................154 Refueling System Overview........................... 154
Refueling System Warning............................. 156
Refueling Your Vehicle...................................... 155
Remote Control - Vehicles With: Keyless Entry and Push Button Start....................51
Locating Your Vehicle......................................... 53
Removable Key Blade.......................................... 51
Replacing the Battery......................................... 52
Sounding the Panic Alarm................................ 53
Remote Control - Vehicles With: Remote Flip Key............................................................54
Locating Your Vehicle......................................... 55
Replacing the Battery......................................... 54
Sounding the Panic Alarm................................ 55
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............292
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................13
Collision Repairs.................................................... 14
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 14
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 14
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.............................................................55
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................252
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)..............................................................252
Roadside Assistance...................................241 Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance....................................................... 242
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage.................242
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Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................143
Important Ventilating Information...............143
Starting System Information
Messages.......................................................... 144
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................ 143
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................................... 143
Vehicles with an Ignition Key.......................... 142
Vehicles with a Push Button Ignition Switch................................................................ 142
Starting a Flex Fuel Engine.......................140
Automatic Shutdown......................................... 141
Failure to Start...................................................... 141
Flex Fuel Engine Start System...................... 140
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................142
Important Ventilating Information...............142
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................. 141
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary.......................................................... 141
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................137 Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 138
Engine Warning Lamps.................................... 139
Failure to Start..................................................... 138
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................139
Important Ventilating Information...............139
Starting System Information Messages.......................................................... 140
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving............................................................... 139
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................................... 139
Vehicles with an Ignition Key.......................... 138
Vehicles with a Push Button Ignition Switch................................................................ 138
Starting and Stopping the Engine..........134 General Information.......................................... 134
Steering............................................................215 Electric Power Steering.................................... 215
Steering Wheel
................................................74
Storage Compartments.............................133
Streaming Bluetooth Audio - Vehicles Without: SYNC 3
........................................361
Selecting a Bluetooth Source........................ 361
Sun Shades......................................................85 Bounce-Back......................................................... 86
Opening and Closing the Sun Shade...........86 Sun Shade Relearning.......................................
86
Supplementary Restraints System.........40 Principle of Operation........................................ 40
Switching Off the Engine...........................144 Vehicles With a Turbocharger........................ 144
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ 3........................................................363
General Information......................................... 363
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.....................400
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............327
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................249
Tire Care
...........................................................301
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 302
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................. 301
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall........................................................... 303
Temperature A B C............................................ 302
Traction AA A B C.............................................. 302
Treadwear............................................................. 301
Tire Inflation When Punctured See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit................296
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
...........316
Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System......................................... 317
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Reset Procedure......................................................... 319
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ........................................ 317
Tire Pressures................................................324
Tire Repair Kit See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit................296
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit
....................296
After Using the Tire Sealant and Inflator
Kit....................................................................... 300
Using the Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit........................................................................\
297
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 295
Towing a Trailer
............................................230
Load Placement................................................ 230
Towing Points................................................245 Front Towing Point............................................ 245
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Rear Towing Point.............................................
246
Towing Eye Location........................................ 246
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels..........................................................237
Emergency Towing............................................ 237
Recreational Vehicle Towing.......................... 237
Towing.............................................................230
Traction Control.............................................176
Principle of Operation....................................... 176
Trailer Sway Control.....................................231
Transmission Code Designation - 6-Speed Automatic
Transmission..............................................334
Transmission Code Designation - 8-Speed Automatic
Transmission..............................................335
Transmission
..................................................169
Transporting the Vehicle...........................236
Trip Computer
.................................................94
Average Fuel.......................................................... 94
Digital Speedometer.......................................... 94
Distance to Empty............................................... 94
Resetting the Trip Computer........................... 94
Trip Odometer....................................................... 94
Type Approvals
............................................464
Radio Frequency Certification Logos for
Blind Spot Information System................471
Radio Frequency Certification Logos for Mid Range Radar.................................................. 466
Radio Frequency Certification Logos for Passive Anti-Theft System....................... 467
Radio Frequency Certification Logos for Radio Transceiver Module......................... 470
Radio Frequency Certification Logos for SYNC 3.............................................................. 473
Radio Frequency Certification Logos for Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor(s)...............464
Radio Frequency Certification Logos for Wireless Charging......................................... 472
U
Under Hood Overview - 1.5L Duratorq-TDCi Diesel
..............................262
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel...............................263
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L...................264
Unique Driving Characteristics................146 USB Port - Vehicles Without: SYNC
3.......................................................................362
Using Adaptive Cruise Control................196 Automatic Cancellation................................... 199
Blocked Sensor.................................................. 200
Canceling the Set Speed................................. 199
Changing the Set Speed................................. 198
Detection Issues................................................. 199
Following a Vehicle............................................ 197
Hilly Condition Usage....................................... 199
Overriding the System...................................... 198
Resuming the Set Speed................................. 199
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed..............197
Setting the Gap Distance................................ 198
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off....................................................................... 199
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On........................................................................\
196
Switching to Normal Cruise Control............201
System Not Available...................................... 200
Using Cruise Control....................................195 Switching Cruise Control Off......................... 195
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 195
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems...........................................................61
Using Snow Chains......................................315 Vehicles with Stability Control...................... 316
Using Stability Control................................178
Using Traction Control................................176 Switching the System Off................................ 176
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 176
Using a Switch..................................................... 176
Using the Information Display Controls............................................................. 176
Using Voice Recognition...........................362 Apps........................................................................\
376
Automatic Blower Motor Speed Reduction......................................................... 377
Entertainment..................................................... 373
General................................................................... 372
Navigation............................................................. 375
Phone..................................................................... 374
Phone Voice Service......................................... 362
Voice Settings...................................................... 377
Using Winter Tires........................................315
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................250
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