2019 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT trailer

Using Cruise Control
...................................195
Using Adaptive Cruise Control ...............
196
Driving Aids
Speed Limiter ...............................................
202
Driver Alert ....................................................
203
Lane Keeping System ...............................
205
Blind Spot Information System ............
209
Cross Traffic Alert .........................................
211
Eco Mode ........................................................
213
Steering ...........................................................
215
Pre-Collision Assist .....................................
215
Load Carrying
Luggage Anchor Points ..............................
221
Rear Under Floor Storage .........................
221
Cargo Nets .....................................................
222
Roof Racks and Load Carriers ................
224
Load Limit ......................................................
225
Towing
Towing a Trailer ...........................................
230
Trailer Sway Control ....................................
231
Recommended Towing Weights ............
231
Essential Towing Checks .........................
233
Transporting the Vehicle ..........................
236
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels ......
237
Driving Hints
Breaking-In ....................................................
238
Reduced Engine Performance ...............
238
Economical Driving ....................................
238
Cold Weather Precautions ......................
239
Driving Through Water ..............................
239
Floor Mats ......................................................
239
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance ..................................
241
Hazard Flashers ...........................................
242Fuel Shutoff
..................................................
242
Jump Starting the Vehicle .......................
243
Post-Crash Alert System .........................
245
Towing Points ...............................................
245
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ..............
247
In California (U.S. Only) ...........................
248
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) ....................
249
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) ......................
250
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada .......................................................
250
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
252
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
252
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
252
Fuses
Fuse Box Locations ....................................
254
Fuse Specification Chart .........................
254
Changing a Fuse .........................................
260
Maintenance
General Information ...................................
261
Opening and Closing the Hood ..............
261
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
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 Oil Check .........................................
266
Oil Change Indicator Reset ......................
267
Engine Cooling Fan - Gasoline ...............
267
Engine Cooling Fan - Diesel ....................
268
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Menu Item
Audio
Phone
Settings
Submenus
Trip 1 and Trip 2 Menu Item
Trip 1
Trip 2
Reset Individual Values
Configure View
MyView Menu Item
Digital Speedometer
Fuel Economy
Trip/Audio
Eco Coach
Calm Screen
Driver Assist. Menu Item
Traction Control
Blind Spot
Pre-Collision Assist
Traffic Sign Recognition
Lane Keeping System
Driver Alert Menu Item
Wrong Way Alert
Hill Start Assist
Cross Traffic Alert
Eco Coach
Trailer Sway
Cruise Control
Speed Limiter
Rear Parking Aid
Navigation Menu Item
Home
Favorite Destinations
Previous Destinations
Audio Menu Item
Radio
CD
USB device.
Bluetooth device.
Phone Menu Item
All Calls
Incoming Calls
Missed Calls
Outgoing Calls
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Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert Systems
Description
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Blind Spot System Fault
The system sensors are blocked. See Blind Spot Informa-
tion System (page 209).
Blind Spot Not Available
Sensor Blocked See
Manual
You have attached a trailer to your vehicle. The system turns
off.
Blis Deactivated Trailer
Attached
The system detects a vehicle. See Blind Spot Information
System
(page 209).
Vehicle Coming From
Left
Vehicle Coming From
Right
Displays instead of indication arrows when the system
detects a vehicle. Check for approaching traffic.
Cross Traffic Alert
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Cross Traffic System
Fault
The system sensors are blocked. See
Cross Traffic Alert
(page 211).
Cross Traffic Not Avail-
able Sensor Blocked See
Manual
You have attached a trailer to your vehicle. The system turns
off.
Cross Traffic Alert Deac-
tivated Trailer Attached
The system applies the brakes. Check for approaching traffic.
Cross Traffic Alert
Applying Brakes
Brake System Description
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Stop your vehicle in a safe
place. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Check Brake System
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MyKey
Description
Message
Displays when trying to create a MyKey and the key is not
placed in the backup position. See Passive Key Backup
Position (page 55).
Place Key in Backup
Location
Displays when trying to create a MyKey with a key already
designated as a MyKey.
Key is Already a MyKey
Displays when creating a MyKey.
Hold OK to Create MyKey
Displays to confirm that a MyKey has been created.
Creation Completed
Displays to confirm that the key is restricted after you switch
the ignition off.
This Key restricted at
Next Key Cycle. Label
Key as MyKey
Displays if the system fails to create a MyKey.
MyKey not Created
Displays when clearing all MyKeys.
Hold OK to Clear MyKeys
Displays to confirm that all MyKeys have been cleared.
All MyKeys Cleared
Parking Aid Description
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Park Aid Fault
Check Park Aid
Check Front Park Aid
Check Rear Park Aid
The system sensors are blocked. See
Parking Aids (page
179).
Park Aid Not Available
Sensor Blocked See
Manual
Front Park Aid Not Avail-
able Sensor Blocked See
Manual
Rear Park Aid Not Avail-
able Sensor Blocked See
Manual
You have attached a bike rack, trailer or other object near the
sensors on the front or rear of your vehicle.
Rear Park Aid Deactiv-
ated Trailer attached
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Use Motorcraft® cetane booster or an
equivalent cetane booster additive if you
suspect fuel has low cetane. Use
Motorcraft® anti-gel & performance
improver or an equivalent additive if there
is fuel gelling.
Do not use alcohol-based additives to
improve cetane quality, to prevent fuel
gelling or any other use. The use of alcohol
additives may result in damage to the fuel
injectors and system.
Your warranty may not cover repairs
needed to correct the effects of using an
aftermarket product that does not meet
Ford specifications in your fuel.
FUEL QUALITY - GASOLINE
Choosing the Right Fuel
Your vehicle is designed to operate on
regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum
pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.
Some fuel stations, particularly those in
high altitude areas, offer fuels posted as
regular unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating below 87. The use of these fuels
could result in engine damage that will not
be covered by the vehicle warranty.
For best overall vehicle and engine
performance, premium fuel with an octane
rating of 91 or higher is recommended. The
performance gained by using premium fuel
is most noticeable in hot weather as well
as other conditions, for example when
towing a trailer. See Towing (page 230).Do not be concerned if the engine
sometimes knocks lightly. However, if the
engine knocks heavily while using fuel with
the recommended octane rating, contact
an authorized dealer to prevent any engine
damage.
We recommend Top Tier detergent
gasolines, where available to help minimize
engine deposits and maintain optimal
vehicle and engine performance. For
additional information, refer to
www.toptiergas.com.
Note:
Use of any fuel for which the vehicle
was not designed can impair the emission
control system, cause loss of vehicle
performance, and cause damage to the
engine which may not be covered by the
vehicle Warranty.
Do not use:
• Diesel fuel.
• Fuels containing kerosene or paraffin.
• Fuel containing more than 15% ethanol
or E85 fuel.
• Fuels containing methanol.
• Fuels containing metallic-based
additives, including manganese-based
compounds.
• Fuels containing the octane booster
additive, methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
• Leaded fuel, using leaded fuel is
prohibited by law.
The use of fuels with metallic compounds
such as methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl (commonly known
as MMT), which is a manganese-based
fuel additive, will impair engine
performance and affect the emission
control system.
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FUEL QUALITY - E85
Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles
Flex fuel vehicles have one of the following
identifiers:
•
Yellow fuel filler cap.
• Yellow bezel around the fuel filler inlet.
• Yellow fuel filler housing.
• Yellow E85 label on the fuel tank filler
door. Your vehicle is designed to operate on
regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum
pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87 or
regular unleaded gasoline blended with a
maximum of 85% ethanol (E85).
Some fuel stations, particularly those in
high altitude areas, offer fuels posted as
regular unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating below 87. The use of these fuels
could result in engine damage that will not
be covered by the vehicle warranty.
For best overall vehicle and engine
performance, premium fuel with an octane
rating of 91 or higher is recommended. The
performance gained by using premium fuel
is most noticeable in hot weather as well
as other conditions, for example when
towing a trailer. See Towing (page 230). Do not be concerned if the engine
sometimes knocks lightly. However, if the
engine knocks heavily while using fuel with
the recommended octane rating, contact
an authorized dealer to prevent any engine
damage.
We recommend Top Tier detergent
gasolines, where available to help minimize
engine deposits and maintain optimal
vehicle and engine performance. For
additional information, refer to
www.toptiergas.com.
Note:
Use of any fuel for which the vehicle
was not designed can impair the emission
control system, cause loss of vehicle
performance, and cause damage to the
engine which may not be covered by the
vehicle Warranty.
Do not use:
• Diesel fuel.
• Fuels containing kerosene or paraffin.
• Fuels containing more than 85%
ethanol or E100 fuel.
• Fuels containing methanol.
• Fuels containing metallic-based
additives, including manganese-based
compounds.
• Fuels containing the octane booster
additive, methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
• Leaded fuel, using leaded fuel is
prohibited by law.
The use of fuels with metallic compounds
such as methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl (commonly known
as MMT), which is a manganese-based
fuel additive, will impair engine
performance and affect the emission
control system.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
WARNING: To help avoid personal
injury, please read and understand the
limitations of the system as contained in
this section. Sensing is only an aid for some
(generally large and fixed) objects when
moving on a flat surface at parking speeds.
Certain objects with surfaces that absorb
ultrasonic waves, surrounding vehicle's
parking aid systems, traffic control
systems, fluorescent lamps, inclement
weather, air brakes, and external motors
and fans may also affect the function of
the sensing system; this may include
reduced performance or a false activation. WARNING:
To help avoid personal
injury, always use caution when in reverse
(R) and when using the sensing system. WARNING:
This system is not
designed to prevent contact with small or
moving objects. The system is designed to
provide a warning to assist the driver in
detecting large stationary objects to avoid
damaging your vehicle. The system may
not detect smaller objects, particularly
those close to the ground. WARNING:
Certain add-on devices
such as large trailer hitches, bike or
surfboard racks and any device that may
block the normal detection zone of the
system, may create false beeps.
Note: Keep the sensors, located on the
bumper or fascia, free from snow, ice and
large accumulations of dirt. If the sensors
are covered, the system ’s accuracy can be
affected. Do not clean the sensors with
sharp objects. Note:
If your vehicle sustains damage to
the bumper or fascia, leaving it misaligned
or bent, the sensing zone may be altered
causing inaccurate measurement of
obstacles or false alarms.
Note: The sensing system cannot be turned
off when a MyKey is present. See Principle
of Operation
(page 56).
Note: If you attach certain add-on devices
such as a trailer or bike rack, the rear sensing
system may detect that add-on device and
therefore provide warnings. It is suggested
that you disable the rear sensing system
when you attach an add-on device to your
vehicle to prevent these warnings.
The sensing system warns the driver of
obstacles within a certain range of your
vehicle. The system turns on automatically
whenever you switch the ignition on. You can turn the system on or
off by pressing the parking aid
button. If your vehicle does not
have a parking aid button, the system can
be switched off through the information
display menu or from the pop-up message
that appears once you shift the
transmission into reverse (R). See General
Information
(page 92).
If a fault is present in the system, a warning
message appears in the information
display. See
Information Messages
(page 94).
REAR PARKING AID WARNING:
The system may not
detect objects with surfaces that absorb
reflection. Always drive with due care and
attention. Failure to take care may result
in a crash.
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WARNING: The system may not
detect small or moving objects, particularly
those close to the ground. WARNING:
To help avoid personal
injury, always use caution when in reverse
(R) and when using the sensing system. WARNING:
The parking aid system
can only assist you to detect objects when
your vehicle is moving at parking speeds.
To help avoid personal injury you must take
care when using the parking aid system.
If the system malfunctions, a message
appears in the information display.
Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, ice
and large accumulations of dirt.
Note: Do not cover up the sensors.
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.
Note: Some add-on accessories, for
example large trailer hitches or bike or
surfboard racks can cause reduced
performance or false alerts.
The sensors are active when the
transmission is in reverse (R) and the
vehicle speed is less than 3 mph (5 km/h).
When the parking aid system sounds a
tone, the audio system may reduce the set
volume.
A warning tone sounds when an object
approaches your vehicle. As your vehicle
moves closer to an object, the rate of the
tone increases. The warning tone
continuously sounds when an object is 12 in
(30 cm)
or less from the center of the rear
bumper. Note:
There is a decreased coverage area
at the outer corners. Sensor coverage area is up to
70 in
(180 cm) from the rear bumper.
The system detects large objects when
you shift into reverse (R) and any of the
following occur:
• Your vehicle is moving backward at low
speed.
• Your vehicle is stationary but an object
is approaching the rear of your vehicle
at low speed.
• Your vehicle is moving backward at low
speed and an object is moving toward
your vehicle, for example another
vehicle at low speed.
If your vehicle remains stationary for two
seconds the audible warning turns off. If
your vehicle moves backward the tone
sounds again.
Note: If the detected object is 12 in (30 cm)
or less from the rear bumper, the audible
warning does not turn off.
Object Distance Indicator (If Equipped)
When you shift into reverse (R), the system
provides object distance indication through
the information display.
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