2019 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT warning

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Part Number: CG3739en 201804 20180409084652
California Proposition 65
WARNING: Operating, servicing and
maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway
motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals
including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure,
avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine
except as necessary, service your vehicle in a
well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your
hands frequently when servicing your vehicle. For
more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle. WARNING:
Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash your hands after handling
.

Introduction
About This Manual
..........................................7
Symbols Glossary ............................................
7
Data Recording .................................................
9
Perchlorate .......................................................
13
Ford Credit ........................................................
13
Replacement Parts Recommendation ........................................................................\
....
13
Special Notices ...............................................
14
Mobile Communications Equipment ........................................................................\
....
15
Export Unique Options ................................
15
Environment
Protecting the Environment .......................
16
At a Glance
Instrument Panel Overview ........................
17
Child Safety
General Information ......................................
18
Installing Child Restraints ...........................
19
Booster Seats .................................................
26
Child Restraint Positioning ........................
28
Child Safety Locks ........................................
30
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation ..................................
32
Fastening the Seatbelts ..............................
33
Seatbelt Height Adjustment .....................
35
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime ............................................................
36
Seatbelt Reminder .......................................
36
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance ...............................................
38
Seatbelt Extension .......................................
38
Personal Safety System ™
Personal Safety System ™.........................
39 Supplementary Restraints
System
Principle of Operation .................................
40
Driver and Passenger Airbags ...................
41
Front Passenger Sensing System ...........
42
Side Airbags ....................................................
45
Driver Knee Airbag ........................................
46
Safety Canopy ™...........................................
46
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator .......
47
Airbag Disposal .............................................
48
Automatic Crash Notification System
911 Assist ..........................................................
49
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies ..................................................
51
Remote Control - Vehicles With: Keyless Entry and Push Button Start ..................
51
Remote Control - Vehicles With: Remote Flip Key ..........................................................
54
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control ........................................................................\
..
55
Passive Key Backup Position ....................
55
MyKey ™
Principle of Operation .................................
56
MyKey Settings ..............................................
56
Creating a MyKey - Vehicles Without: Push Button Start .....................................
57
Creating a MyKey - Vehicles With: Push Button Start .................................................
57
Programming a MyKey ................................
58
Clearing All MyKeys .....................................
60
Checking MyKey System Status .............
60
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems .........................................................
61
MyKey Troubleshooting - Vehicles Without: Push Button Start ...................
61
MyKey Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: Push Button Start ......................................
61
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Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking
................................63
Sliding Door ....................................................
66
Keyless Entry ...................................................
67
Liftgate
Manual Liftgate .............................................
69
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System ........................
70
Anti-Theft Alarm ............................................
72
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ...................
74
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers ........................................
75
Autowipers .......................................................
75
Windshield Washers ....................................
76
Rear Window Wiper and Washers ...........
77
Lighting
General Information .....................................
78
Lighting Control .............................................
78
Autolamps .......................................................
79
Instrument Lighting Dimmer .....................
79
Headlamp Exit Delay ..................................
80
Automatic High Beam Control ................
80
Front Fog Lamps ............................................
81
Cornering Lamps ............................................
81
Direction Indicators ......................................
82
Interior Lamps ................................................
82
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows - Vehicles With: Rear Power Windows .......................................
83
Power Windows - Vehicles With: One-Touch Open Driver Window .......
84
Global Opening .............................................
84
Exterior Mirrors ...............................................
84Interior Mirror - Vehicles Without:
Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror ...............
85
Interior Mirror - Vehicles With: Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror ...............
85
Sun Shades .....................................................
85
Instrument Cluster
Gauges ..............................................................
87
Warning Lamps and Indicators ...............
88
Audible Warnings and Indicators ...........
90
Information Displays
General Information .....................................
92
Clock ..................................................................
94
Trip Computer ................................................
94
Personalized Settings .................................
94
Information Messages ................................
94
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control ...........................
108
Automatic Climate Control .....................
109
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Automatic
Temperature Control ................................
111
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature
Control ..........................................................
112
Rear Passenger Climate Controls ...........
112
Heated Windshield .......................................
113
Heated Rear Window ..................................
113
Heated Exterior Mirrors ...............................
113
Cabin Air Filter ................................................
113
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position ..................
115
Head Restraints .............................................
115
Manual Seats ..................................................
117
Power Seats ...................................................
119
Rear Seats - Short Wheelbase ...............
120
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for choosing Ford. We
recommend that you take some time to
get to know your vehicle by reading this
manual. The more that you know about
your vehicle, the greater the safety and
pleasure you will get from driving it.
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: This manual describes product
features and options available throughout
the range of available models, sometimes
even before they are generally available. It
may describe options not fitted to the
vehicle you have purchased.
Note: Some of the illustrations in this
manual may show features as used in
different models, so may appear different
to you on your vehicle.
Note: Always use and operate your vehicle
in line with all applicable laws and
regulations.
Note: Pass on this manual when selling
your vehicle. It is an integral part of your
vehicle.
This manual may qualify the location of a
component as left-hand side or right-hand
side. The side is determined when facing
forward in the seat. Right-hand side.
A
Left-hand side.
B
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
These are some of the symbols you may
see on your vehicle. Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubricant
type
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum
based
Brake system
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Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt Flammable
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard flashers
Heated rear window
Windshield defrosting system
Interior luggage compartment
release
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
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Horn control
Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Requires registered technician
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
See Service Manual
Service engine soon
Passenger airbag activated
Passenger airbag deactivated
Side airbag Shield the eyes
Stability control
Hill descent control
Trail control
Windshield wiping system
Windshield wash and wipe
DATA RECORDING WARNING: Do not connect wireless
plug-in devices to the data link connector.
Unauthorized third parties could gain
access to vehicle data and impair the
performance of safety related systems.
Only allow repair facilities that follow our
service and repair instructions to connect
their equipment to the data link connector.
We respect your privacy and are
committed to protecting it. The
information contained in this publication
was correct at the time of going to print
but as technology rapidly changes, we
recommend that you visit the regional Ford
website for the latest information.
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Scheduled Maintenance and
Mechanical Repairs
One of the best ways for you to make sure
that your vehicle provides years of service
is to have it maintained in line with our
recommendations using parts that
conform to the specifications detailed in
this Owner
’s Manual. Genuine Ford and
Motorcraft parts meet or exceed these
specifications.
Collision Repairs
We hope that you never experience a
collision, but accidents do happen.
Genuine Ford replacement collision parts
meet our stringent requirements for fit,
finish, structural integrity, corrosion
protection and dent resistance. During
vehicle development we validate that
these parts deliver the intended level of
protection as a whole system. A great way
to know for sure you are getting this level
of protection is to use genuine Ford
replacement collision parts.
Warranty on Replacement Parts
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement
parts are the only replacement parts that
benefit from a Ford Warranty. The Ford
Warranty may not cover damage caused
to your vehicle as a result of failed
non-Ford parts. For additional information,
refer to the terms and conditions of the
Ford Warranty.
SPECIAL NOTICES
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
For a detailed description of what is
covered and what is not covered by your
vehicle ’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty,
see the Warranty Manual that is provided
to you along with your Owner ’s Manual. Special Instructions
For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted
with sophisticated electronic controls. WARNING: You risk death or serious
injury to yourself and others if you do not
follow the instruction highlighted by the
warning symbol. Failure to follow the
specific warnings and instructions could
result in personal injury. WARNING:
NEVER use a rearward
facing child restraint on a seat protected
by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH
or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can
occur.
On Board Diagnostics Data Link
Connector WARNING:
Do not connect wireless
plug-in devices to the data link connector.
Unauthorized third parties could gain
access to vehicle data and impair the
performance of safety related systems.
Only allow repair facilities that follow our
service and repair instructions to connect
their equipment to the data link connector.
Your vehicle has an OBD Data Link
Connector (DLC) that is used in
conjunction with a diagnostic scan tool for
vehicle diagnostics, repairs and
reprogramming services. Installing an
aftermarket device that uses the DLC
during normal driving for purposes such as
remote insurance company monitoring,
transmission of vehicle data to other
devices or entities, or altering the
performance of the vehicle, may cause
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interference with or even damage to
vehicle systems. We do not recommend
or endorse the use of aftermarket plug-in
devices unless approved by Ford. The
vehicle Warranty will not cover damage
caused by an aftermarket plug-in device.
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
EQUIPMENT
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.
Using mobile communications equipment
is becoming increasingly important in the
conduct of business and personal affairs.
However, you must not compromise your
own or others’ safety when using such
equipment. Mobile communications can
enhance personal safety and security when
appropriately used, particularly in
emergency situations. Safety must be
paramount when using mobile
communications equipment to avoid
negating these benefits. Mobile
communication equipment includes, but
is not limited to, cellular phones, pagers,
portable email devices, text messaging
devices and portable two-way radios. EXPORT UNIQUE OPTIONS
For your particular global region, your
vehicle may be equipped with features and
options that are different from the features
and options that are described in this
Owner
’s Manual. A market unique
supplement may be supplied that
complements this book. By referring to the
market unique supplement, if provided,
you can properly identify those features,
recommendations and specifications that
are unique to your vehicle. This Owner ’s
Manual is written primarily for the U.S. and
Canadian Markets. Features or equipment
listed as standard may be different on units
built for export. Refer to this Owner ’s
Manual for all other required
information and warnings.
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