2019 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT Owners Manual

Vehicles with Auto-fold
The exterior mirrors fold when you lock
your vehicle and unfold when you unlock
your vehicle.
For tight parking conditions,
press the control to fold the
mirrors.
Press the control again to unfold the
mirrors.
If you press the control to fold in the
mirrors with auto-fold on, the mirrors do
not unfold when you unlock your vehicle.
You can switch auto-fold on or off in the
information display. See General
Information (page 92).
Note: The power folding mirrors operate
with the ignition on, and for several minutes
after you switch the ignition off.
Note: If you fold and unfold the mirrors
several times within one minute, the power
fold function may turn off to protect the
motors from overheating.
INTERIOR MIRROR - VEHICLES
WITHOUT: AUTO-DIMMING
INTERIOR MIRROR WARNING: Do not adjust the mirrors
when your vehicle is moving. This could
result in the loss of control of your vehicle,
serious personal injury or death.
Pull the tab below the mirror toward you
to reduce the effect of bright light from
behind. INTERIOR MIRROR - VEHICLES
WITH: AUTO-DIMMING
INTERIOR MIRROR WARNING: Do not adjust the mirrors
when your vehicle is moving. This could
result in the loss of control of your vehicle,
serious personal injury or death.
The mirror dims to reduce the effect of
bright light from behind. It returns to
normal when the bright light from behind
is no longer present or if you shift into
reverse (R).
Do not block the sensors on the front and
back of the mirror.
Note: A rear center passenger or raised rear
center head restraint could prevent light
from reaching the sensor.
SUN SHADES WARNING:
Do not let children play
with the sun shade or leave them
unattended in the vehicle. They may
seriously hurt themselves. WARNING:
When closing the sun
shade, you should verify that it is free of
obstructions and make sure that children
and pets are not in the proximity of the
sunshade.
The control is located in the overhead
console.
The sun shade has a one-touch open and
close feature. To stop motion during
one-touch operation, press the control a
second time.
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Opening and Closing the Sun
Shade
Fully press and release the front of the
control to open the sun shade.
Fully press and release the rear of the
control to close the sun shade.
Bounce-Back
The sun shade will stop automatically
while closing. It will reverse some distance
if there is an obstacle in the way.
Sun Shade Relearning
WARNING: The bounce-back
function is not active during this procedure.
Make sure that there are no obstacles in
the way of the moving sun shade.
Note: You must start the relearning process
within 30 seconds of switching the ignition
on.
In case the sun shade no longer opens or
closes properly, follow this relearning
procedure:
1. Press the front of the control to the first
action point twice and release it within
two seconds. 2.
Press the rear of the control to the first
action point twice and release it within
two seconds.
3. Press and hold the front of the control
to the first action point, until the sun
shade fully opens.
4. Press and hold the rear of the control to the first action point, until the sun
shade fully closes.
If you do not complete Step 2 within 15
seconds of Step 1, the relearning function
end. Switch the ignition off, wait for
another 30 seconds and then switch the
ignition back on again. Start the procedure
again from the beginning.
Confirm that relearning was successful by
opening and closing the sun shade.
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GAUGES
Tachometer.
A
Information display.
B
Speedometer.
C
Fuel gauge.
D
Automatic transmission
gearshift lever position indicator.
E
Engine coolant temperature
gauge.
F
Information Display
Odometer
Records the total distance traveled by your
vehicle. The system detects unauthorized
odometer adjustments to avoid total
distance reading fraud. If the system
detects an unauthorized odometer
adjustment, the total distance reading
displays XXXX. Recovery of the original
mileage could result in system damage not
covered by the vehicle Warranty and may
carry a significant expense.
Trip Computer
See Trip Computer (page 94).
Vehicle Settings and Personalization
See
Personalized Settings (page 94).
Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge indicates approximately
how much fuel is in the fuel tank.
The arrow adjacent to the fuel pump
symbol indicates on which side of your
vehicle the fuel filler door is located.
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The fuel filler door is on the
left-hand side of your vehicle.
A
The fuel filler door is on the
right-hand side of your vehicle.
B
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
At normal operating temperature, the
needle remains in the center section. If the
needle enters the red section, the engine
is overheating. Stop your vehicle as soon
as it is safe to do so, switch the engine off
and allow it to cool.
Note: The system reduces the engine speed
if you continue to operate the engine at a
high engine speed.
Note: Do not restart the engine until the
cause of overheating has been determined
and resolved.
WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and
indicators alert you to a vehicle condition
that may become serious. Some lamps
illuminate when you start your vehicle to
make sure they work. If any lamps remain
on after starting your vehicle, refer to the
respective system warning lamp for further
information. Note:
Some warning indicators appear in
the information display and operate the
same as a warning lamp but do not
illuminate when you start your vehicle.
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator It illuminates when you switch
the system on.
It illuminates white when the system is in
standby mode. It illuminates green when
you set the adaptive cruise speed.
Airbag Warning Lamp If it does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, continues
to flash or remains on when the
engine is running, this indicates a
malfunction. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
Lamp If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. Your vehicle
continues to have normal braking without
the anti-lock brake system function. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Blind Spot Information System
Indicator It illuminates when you switch
the system off. See Blind Spot
Information System (page 209).
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Brake System Warning Lamp
WARNING: Driving your vehicle with
the warning lamp on is dangerous. A
significant decrease in braking
performance may occur. It may take you
longer to stop your vehicle. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Driving extended distances with the
parking brake engaged can cause brake
failure and the risk of personal injury. It illuminates when you engage
the parking brake and the
ignition is on.
If it illuminates when your vehicle
is moving, make sure the parking
brake is disengaged. If the
parking brake is disengaged, this indicates
low brake fluid level or a brake system
fault. Have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible.
Cruise Control Indicator It illuminates when you switch
the system on. See Using
Cruise Control (page 195).
Direction Indicator It flashes when you switch the
direction indicators on.
Note: An increase in the rate of flashing
warns of a failed indicator bulb.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Lamp It illuminates if the system has
malfunctioned. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as
possible. Engine Warning Lamps Service Engine Soon
If it illuminates when the engine is running
this indicates a malfunction.
If it flashes when you are driving, reduce
the speed of your vehicle immediately.
Avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration
and have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible. Malfunction Indicator Lamp
If it illuminates when the engine is running
this indicates a malfunction. The On Board
Diagnostics system has detected a
malfunction of the vehicle emission control
system.
If it flashes, engine misfire may be
occurring. Increased exhaust gas
temperatures could damage the catalytic
converter or other vehicle components.
Avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration
and have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
If both lamps illuminate when the engine
is running, stop your vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so. Continuing to drive your
vehicle may cause reduced power or the
engine to stop. Switch the ignition off and
attempt to restart the engine. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp It illuminates to remind you to
fasten your seatbelt. See
Seatbelt Reminder
(page 36).
Front Fog Lamp Indicator It illuminates when you switch
the front fog lamps on.
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Hazard Flashers Warning Lamp
It flashes when you switch the
hazard flashers on.
High Beam Headlamp Indicator It illuminates when you switch
the high beam headlamps on.
Ignition Warning Lamp It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on.
If it illuminates when the engine
is running this indicates a malfunction.
Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Information Message Indicator It illuminates to supplement
some information messages.
The indicator is red or amber
depending on the severity of the condition
and it remains on until the condition is
resolved.
Lamps on Indicator It illuminates when you switch
the low beam headlamps or the
parking lamps on.
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp It illuminates when the fuel level
is low or the fuel tank is nearly
empty. Refuel as soon as
possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp It illuminates if one or more tires
on your vehicle has low tire
pressure. See Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (page 316). Oil Pressure Warning Lamp It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on.
If it illuminates when the engine
is running this indicates a malfunction.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level. If the oil level is sufficient,
this indicates a system malfunction. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
See
Engine Oil Check (page 266).
Stability Control and Traction
Control Indicator Flashes during operation.
If it does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, or remains
on when the engine is running, this
indicates a malfunction. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Stability Control and Traction
Control Off Warning Lamp It illuminates when you switch
the system off.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Airbag Secondary Warning Audible
Warning
Sounds when the airbag warning lamp is
not working.
Automatic Transmission Audible
Warning
Sounds when you have not moved the
transmission selector lever to park. A
message will be shown in the display.
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Door Ajar Audible Warning
Sounds when a door is not fully closed and
your vehicle is moving.
Fasten Seatbelt Audible Warning
Sounds when a seatbelt is unfastened in
an occupied seat and your vehicle is
moving.
Key in Ignition Audible Warning
Sounds when you open the driver's door
and you have left the key in the ignition.
Headlamps On Audible Warning
Sounds when you remove the key from the
ignition and open the driver door and you
have left the headlamps or parking lamps
on.
Parking Brake On Audible Warning
Sounds when you have left the parking
brake on and drive your vehicle. If the
audible warning remains on after you have
released the parking brake, have your
vehicle checked by an authorized dealer
immediately.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING: Driving while distracted
can result in loss of vehicle control, crash
and injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving.
Note: For your safety, some features are
speed-dependent. Their use is limited to
when your vehicle speed is not moving.
Information Display Controls Return button.
A
OK button.
B
Menu button.
C
Return Button
Use the return button to go back or to exit.
OK
Button
Use the
OK button to make a selection.
You can also use it to scroll through a
menu.
Menu Button
Use the menu button on the main screen
to display the submenu.
Information Display Menus
Main Menu Menu Item
Trip 1
or Trip 2
MyView
Driver Assist.
Navigation
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