2019 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT cruise control

Description
Level of Functionality
The system is active at speeds up to 80 mph (130 km/h).
The system is designed to apply the brakes if it detects a
crash is imminent. This may help reduce impact or avoid the crash.
Active braking - vehicles
with adaptive cruise
control
To switch active braking on or off, use the information display controls on the
steering wheel to select the following: Action
Menu Item
Press the menu button.
Driver Assist.
Press the
OK button.
Pre-Collision Assist
Press the
OK button.
Active Braking
Distance Alert
A warning lamp illuminates if the distance
to the vehicle ahead is small. Note:
The warning lamp does not
illuminate if cruise control or adaptive cruise
control is active.
Distance Alert Sensitivity Settings
To adjust the distance alert sensitivity settings, use the information display
controls on the steering wheel to select the following: Action
Menu Item
Press the menu button.
Driver Assist.
Press the
OK button.
Pre-Collision Assist
Press the
OK button. Press the toggle button upward or
downward to choose your required setting. Press the OK
button.
Alert Sensitivity
Distance Indication
A graphical indication displays the time
gap to vehicles ahead of you traveling in
the same direction. Note:
The graphic does not display if you
switch on cruise control or adaptive cruise
control.
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Time Gap
Distance Gap
Distance Indic-
ator Color
System Sensit-
ivity
Vehicle Speed
Greater than 0.9seconds.
Greater than
82.0 ft (25 m) .
Gray.
Normal.
62 mph
(100 km/h)
0.6-0.9
seconds.
55.8–82.0 ft
(17 –25 m)
Yellow.
Less than 0.6seconds.
Less than
55.8 ft (17 m)
.
Red.
Switching Distance Indication On or Off
To switch distance indication on or off, use the information display controls on
the steering wheel to select the following: Action
Menu Item
Press the menu button.
Driver Assist.
Press the
OK button.
Pre-Collision Assist
Press the
OK button.
Distance Indication
Pre-Collision Assist System
Sensors
Vehicles without Adaptive Cruise
Control The camera is mounted behind the interior
mirror.
Note:
Keep the sensors free from snow, ice
and large accumulations of dirt. Note:
Do not clean the sensors with sharp
objects.
Note: If your vehicle sustains damage
leaving the sensors misaligned, this may
cause inaccurate measurements or false
alerts.
Blocked sensors could affect system
accuracy. A message may appear in the
information display.
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911 Assist...........................................................49
911 Assist May Not Work If................................ 50
911 Assist Privacy Notice................................... 50
In the Event of a Crash....................................... 50
A
A/C See: Climate Control......................................... 108
About This Manual
...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 173
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 174
Accessories.....................................................412 Exterior Style........................................................ 412
Interior Style.......................................................... 412
Lifestyle.................................................................. 412
Peace of Mind...................................................... 412
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 13
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control............196
Active Park Assist.........................................184 Using Active Park Assist.................................. 185
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................276 Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 278
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 276
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................74
Airbag Disposal..............................................48
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 108
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.0L
Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel, 1.5L
Duratorq-TDCi Diesel.................................. 283
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.5L..................................................................... 283
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm......................................... 72
AM/FM Radio - Vehicles Without: SYNC 3
......................................................................358
Selecting a Radio Source............................... 358Anti-Theft Alarm
.............................................72
Alarm System......................................................... 72
Arming the Alarm................................................. 72
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 73
Full Guard and Reduced Guard....................... 72
Triggering the Alarm............................................ 72
Appendices
....................................................434
Apps.................................................................385 Using Apps on an Android Device...............386
Using Apps on an iOS Device........................ 385
At a Glance
.........................................................17
Audible Warnings and Indicators............90 Airbag Secondary Warning Audible
Warning.............................................................. 90
Automatic Transmission Audible Warning.............................................................. 90
Door Ajar Audible Warning................................ 91
Fasten Seatbelt Audible Warning................... 91
Headlamps On Audible Warning.................... 91
Key in Ignition Audible Warning....................... 91
Parking Brake On Audible Warning................91
Audio System
................................................352
General Information......................................... 352
Audio Unit Clock and Date Displays - Vehicles Without: SYNC 3
.....................358
Adjusting the Clock........................................... 358
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC 3
......................................................................356
Adjusting the Volume...................................... 356
Changing Radio Stations................................ 357
Pausing or Playing Media................................ 357
Scrolling Through the Menu Options.........357
Seek Down and Previous Track Button................................................................ 357
Seek Up and Next Track Button................... 357
Sound Settings................................................... 357
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........356
Switching the Screen On and Off................357
Audio Unit - Vehicles Without: SYNC 3.......................................................................353
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 353
Changing Radio Stations................................ 354
Pausing or Playing Media............................... 356
Returning to the Previous Screen................356
Scrolling Through the Menu Options.........355
Seek Down and Previous Track Button............................................................... 356
Seek Up and Next Track Button.................. 356
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Climate Control............................................108
Clock...................................................................94
Type 1........................................................................\
94
Type 2....................................................................... 94
Cold Weather Precautions.......................239
Connecting a Bluetooth Device - Vehicles Without: SYNC 3.....................358
Pairing a Device.................................................. 358
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check........................... 268
Cornering Lamps
.............................................81
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........47
Creating a MyKey - Vehicles With: Push Button Start
...................................................57
MyKey Information Messages......................... 58
Creating a MyKey - Vehicles Without: Push Button Start........................................57
MyKey Information Messages.......................... 57
Cross Traffic Alert..........................................211 False Alerts............................................................ 213
Switching the System Off and On................213
System Errors....................................................... 213
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts................................................................... 212
System Limitations............................................ 213
Using the System................................................. 211
Cruise Control................................................195 Principle of Operation....................................... 195
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 195
Cup Holders....................................................133
Customer Assistance
..................................247
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment
Data........................................................................\
11
Event Data................................................................. 11
Service Data............................................................ 10
Services That Third Parties Provide...............12
Services That We Provide.................................. 12
Vehicles With a Modem...................................... 12
Vehicles With SYNC............................................. 12
Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles With: SYNC 3..............................................462
Radio Frequency Statement......................... 462Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles
With: Wireless Accessory
Charging.......................................................462
Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles Without: SYNC 3
........................................461
Radio Frequency Statement.......................... 461
Diesel Particulate Filter..............................163 Diesel Particulate Filter Automatic
Regeneration................................................... 164
Diesel Particulate Filter Manual Regeneration................................................... 165
On-Board Diagnostics System...................... 163
Direction Indicators
.......................................82
Doors and Locks.............................................63
Drive Belt Routing - 1.5L Duratorq-TDCi Diesel............................................................284
Drive Belt Routing - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel
...............................284
Drive Belt Routing - 2.5L...........................285
Driver Alert.....................................................203 Driver Alert System Display........................... 204
Driver Alert System Messages...................... 205
Driver Alert System Warnings....................... 203
Switching Driver Alert On or Off.................. 204
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................41 Children and Airbags........................................... 42
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment......................................................... 41
Driver Knee Airbag
.........................................46
Driving Aids....................................................202
Driving Hints..................................................238
Driving Through Water
...............................239
E
Eco Mode
.........................................................213
Eco Mode System Display............................... 214
Principle of Operation....................................... 213
Economical Driving.....................................238
Electromagnetic Compatibility
..............434
Emission Law.................................................158 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........159
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 158
End User License Agreement.................436 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 436
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Information Displays.....................................92
General Information............................................ 92
Information Messages.................................94
Active Park Assist................................................. 95
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 95
Alarm........................................................................\
95
Automatic High Beam Control....................... 96
Auto-Start-Stop................................................... 96
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert Systems.................................................... 97
Brake System......................................................... 97
Doors and Locks................................................... 98
Driver Alert.............................................................. 98
Engine...................................................................... 98
Fuel System........................................................... 99
Headlamps............................................................. 99
Hill Start Assist..................................................... 99
Lane Keeping System........................................ 99
Maintenance........................................................ 100
MyKey...................................................................... 101
Parking Aid............................................................. 101
Parking Brake....................................................... 102
Pre-Collision Assist............................................ 102
Rear Window Lock............................................. 102
Remote Control................................................... 102
Selective Catalytic Reductant System............................................................... 103
Stability Control.................................................. 105
Starting System.................................................. 105
Steering System................................................. 105
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................106
Transmission ........................................................ 106
Wireless Accessory Charging......................... 107
Installing Child Restraints............................19 Child Restraints...................................................... 19
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts......................... 20
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)............................................ 22
Using Tether Straps............................................. 24
Instrument Cluster.........................................87
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................79
Instrument Panel Overview.........................17
Interior Lamps.................................................82 Courtesy Lamp...................................................... 82
Reading Lamps..................................................... 82
Interior Mirror - Vehicles With: Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror
.................85 Interior Mirror - Vehicles Without:
Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror
.................85
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................243 Connecting the Jumper Cables.................... 243
Jump Starting...................................................... 244
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 243
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 244
K
Keyless Entry
....................................................67
Disabled Keys........................................................ 68
General Information............................................ 67
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade........................................................... 68
Locking Your Vehicle........................................... 67
Passive Key............................................................. 67
Unlocking Your Vehicle...................................... 68
Keys and Remote Controls..........................51
L
Lane Keeping System
................................205
Lane Keeping System Display...................... 208
Lane Keeping System Messages.................209
Lane Keeping System Settings.................... 206
Lane Keeping System Warning Lamps and Indicators......................................................... 208
Switching Lane Keeping System On or Off...................................................................... 206
Liftgate...............................................................69
Lighting Control
..............................................78
Headlamp Flasher................................................ 79
High Beams............................................................ 78
Parking Lamps....................................................... 78
Lighting...............................................................78 General Information............................................ 78
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers.............224
Load Carrying
.................................................221
Load Limit.......................................................225
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................ 229
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Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside
Assistance....................................................... 242
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 241
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 241
Roadside Emergencies...............................241
Roof Racks and Load Carriers.................224 Maximum Load Weights................................. 224
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................. 238
Running Out of Fuel.....................................153 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container.......................................................... 153
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................. 153
S
Safety Canopy ™
............................................46
Safety Precautions......................................148
Satellite Radio
..............................................359
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................ 360
Satellite Radio Reception Factors..............359
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service.................359
Troubleshooting................................................ 360
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........424
Scheduled Maintenance
...........................416
Seatbelt Extension........................................38
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................35
Seatbelt Reminder........................................36 Belt-Minder™........................................................ 36
Seatbelts...........................................................32 Principle of Operation......................................... 32
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................36
Conditions of operation..................................... 36
Seats...................................................................115
Security..............................................................70
Selective Catalytic Reductant System..........................................................160
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Guidelines................... 160
Filling the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank..........160
Filling the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank Using a Container....................................................... 162
Filling the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank Using a Fuel Station Pump...................................... 161Selective Catalytic Reductant System
Warning Lamp................................................ 163
Settings...........................................................386 911 Assist................................................................ 391
Ambient Lighting............................................... 398
Bluetooth............................................................. 388
Clock....................................................................... 387
Display................................................................... 399
General.................................................................. 396
Media Player........................................................ 387
Mobile Apps......................................................... 394
Navigation............................................................ 392
Phone
.................................................................... 388
Radio....................................................................... 391
Sound.................................................................... 386
Valet Mode.......................................................... 400
Vehicle................................................................... 398
Voice Control....................................................... 399
Wi-Fi & Hotspot................................................. 396
Side Airbags
.....................................................45
Side Sensing System..................................183 Object Distance Indicator............................... 184
Sitting in the Correct Position...................115
Sliding Door
.....................................................66
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains.................................. 315
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 320
Special Notices
................................................14
New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 14
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector ............................................................ 14
Special Instructions.............................................. 14
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................422
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................ 195
Speed Limiter
................................................202
Principle of Operation...................................... 202
Using the System.............................................. 202
Stability Control
.............................................177
Principle of Operation........................................ 177
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 134
Starting a Diesel Engine.............................142 Engine Warning Lamps.................................... 143
Failure to Start..................................................... 142
Glow Plug Indicator............................................ 143
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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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Vehicle Care...................................................286
Vehicle Certification Label.......................334
Vehicle Identification Number................333
Vehicle Storage.............................................292
Battery................................................................... 293
Body........................................................................\
292
Brakes.................................................................... 293
Cooling system................................................... 293
Engine.................................................................... 293
Fuel system.......................................................... 293
General.................................................................. 292
Miscellaneous..................................................... 293
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................293
Tires........................................................................\
293
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 108
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............333
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................88 Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator.................88
Airbag Warning Lamp........................................ 88
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp
................................................................... 88
Blind Spot Information System Indicator............................................................. 88
Brake System Warning Lamp.......................... 89
Cruise Control Indicator..................................... 89
Direction Indicator............................................... 89
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Lamp................................................................... 89
Engine Warning Lamps..................................... 89
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp..................... 89
Front Fog Lamp Indicator................................. 89
Hazard Flashers Warning Lamp..................... 90
High Beam Headlamp Indicator.................... 90
Ignition Warning Lamp...................................... 90
Information Message Indicator...................... 90
Lamps on Indicator............................................. 90
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp....................... 90
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp.................90
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp............................. 90
Stability Control and Traction Control Indicator............................................................. 90Stability Control and Traction Control Off
Warning Lamp................................................. 90
Washer Fluid Check.....................................273
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 287
Waxing.............................................................288
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 320
Wheels and Tires.........................................295 General Information......................................... 295
Windows and Mirrors
....................................83
Windshield Washers......................................76
Windshield Wipers.........................................75
Intermittent Wipe................................................. 75
Speed Dependent Wipers................................. 75
Winter Tires See: Using Winter Tires.................................... 315
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................. 275
Wipers and Washers.....................................75
Wireless Accessory Charging...................132
Wrecker Towing See: Transporting the Vehicle....................... 236
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