2020 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT air condition

A difficulty with the system is indicated by
one or more of the following:
•
The readiness light will not illuminate
immediately after you switch the
ignition on.
• The readiness light either flashes or
stays lit.
• A series of five beeps is heard. The tone
pattern repeats periodically until the
problem, the light or both are repaired.
If any of these things happen, even
intermittently, have the supplemental
restraint system serviced at an authorized
dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the
system may not function properly in the
event of a crash.
The restraint system is designed to
activate when the vehicle sustains
conditions sufficient to cause the restraint
control module to deploy a safety device.
The fact that not all the safety devices
activate for all occupants in a crash does
not mean something is wrong with the
system. Rather, it means the restraints
control module determined the accident
conditions (crash severity, type of crash,
belt usage) were not appropriate to
activate these safety devices.
• The front airbags are designed to
activate only in frontal and near-frontal
crashes (not rollovers, side impacts or
rear impacts) unless the crash causes
sufficient frontal deceleration.
• The seatbelt pretensioners are
designed to activate in frontal,
near-frontal and side crashes, and in
rollovers.
• The knee airbag(s) may deploy based
on crash severity and occupant
conditions. •
The side airbags are designed to inflate
in certain side impact crashes or
rollover events. Side airbags may
activate in other types of crashes if your
vehicle experiences sufficient sideways
motion or deformation, or a certain
likelihood of rollover.
• The Safety Canopy is designed to
inflate in certain side impact crashes
or rollover events. The Safety Canopy
may activate in other types of crashes
if your vehicle experiences sufficient
sideways motion or deformation, or a
certain likelihood of rollover.
AIRBAG DISPOSAL
Contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible. Airbags must be disposed of by
qualified personnel.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Condensation in the Exterior Front
Lamps and Rear Lamps
Exterior front lamps and rear lamps have
vents to accommodate normal changes
in air pressure.
Condensation can be a natural by-product
of this design. When moist air enters the
lamp assembly through the vents, there is
a possibility that condensation can occur
when the temperature is cold. When
normal condensation occurs, a fine mist
can form on the interior of the lens. The
fine mist eventually clears and exits
through the vents during normal operation.
Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours
under dry weather conditions.
Examples of acceptable condensation are:
•
The presence of a fine mist (no streaks,
drip marks or large droplets).
• A fine mist covers less than 50% of the
lens.
Examples of unacceptable condensation
are:
• A water puddle inside the lamp.
• Streaks, drip marks or large droplets
present on the interior of the lens.
If you see any unacceptable condensation,
have your vehicle checked by an authorized
dealer. LIGHTING CONTROL Off.A
Parking lamps, instrument panel
lamps, license plate lamps and
tail lamps.
B
Headlamps.
C
Parking Lamps
Note: Prolonged use of the parking lamps
will cause the battery to run out of charge.
Note: Parking lamps may turn off
automatically. This prevents the vehicle
battery from running out of charge.
Switch the ignition off.
Select position B on the lighting control to
switch the parking lamps on.
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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 216).
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
Switching the Climate Control On
and Off
Switching the Recirculated Air On
and Off
Note:
The air currently in the passenger
compartment recirculates.
Switching the Air Conditioning On
and Off Note:
Under certain conditions, the air
conditioning compressor could continue to
operate after you switch air conditioning off.
Switching Maximum Defrost On
and Off Turn the temperature control
clockwise past the highest
setting to maximize defrosting.
Note: The temperature control springs back
to the highest setting.
Note: When you switch maximum defrost
on, the heated windshield, heated rear
window and air conditioning turn on.
Note: When you switch maximum defrost
off, the heated windshield and heated rear
window remain on. Switching Maximum Cooling On
and Off Turn the temperature control
counterclockwise past the
lowest setting to maximize
cooling.
Note: The temperature control springs back
to the lowest setting.
Note: When you switch maximum cooling
off, air conditioning remains on.
Setting the Blower Motor Speed Note:
Lights on the control illuminate to
indicate the blower motor speed.
Note: When you switch the blower motor
off, air conditioning turns off and the
windows could fog up.
Directing Air to the Windshield Air
Vents Directing Air to the Instrument
Panel Air Vents
Directing Air to the Footwell Air
Vents
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Setting the Temperature
Turn the temperature control
counterclockwise for cooler temperature
settings.
Turn the temperature control clockwise
for warmer temperature settings.
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE
CONTROL
Switching the Climate Control On
and Off
Switching the Recirculated Air On
and Off
Note:
The air currently in the passenger
compartment recirculates. Note:
Recirculated air could turn off or be
prevented from turning on in all air flow
modes except maximum cooling to reduce
the risk of the windows fogging up. It could
also turn on and off when you direct air to
the instrument panel or footwell air vents
during hot weather to improve cooling
efficiency.
Switching the Air Conditioning On
and Off Note:
Under certain conditions, the air
conditioning compressor could continue to
operate after you switch air conditioning off.
Switching Maximum Defrost On
and Off Note:
When you switch maximum defrost
on, the heated windshield, heated rear
window and air conditioning turn on. The
blower motor is set to the highest speed.
Note: When you switch maximum defrost
off, the heated windshield and heated rear
window remain on.
Switching Maximum Cooling On
and Off Note:
When you switch maximum cooling
off, air conditioning remains on.
Switching Auto Mode On and Off Press the button to switch auto
mode on.
Adjust the blower motor control or air
distribution control to switch auto mode
off.
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Setting the Blower Motor Speed
Press and release + or - to set
the volume of air circulated in
the passenger compartment.
Note: Lights on the control illuminate to
indicate the blower motor speed.
Directing Air to the Windshield Air
Vents Directing Air to the Instrument
Panel Air Vents
Directing Air to the Footwell Air
Vents
Setting the Temperature Turn the temperature control
counterclockwise for cooler temperature
settings.
Turn the temperature control clockwise
for warmer temperature settings.
Note:
You can adjust the temperature
between
60–85°F (15.5– 29.5°C).
HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE -
VEHICLES WITH: AUTOMATIC
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
General Hints
Do not place objects under the front seats
as this may interfere with directing air to
the rear seats.
Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the
air intake area at the base of the
windshield.
Note: You may feel a small amount of air
from the footwell air vents regardless of the
air distribution setting.
Note: To reduce humidity build-up inside
your vehicle, do not drive with the system
switched off or with recirculated air always
switched on.
Note: Prolonged use of recirculated air may
cause the windows to fog up.
Note: Use air conditioning with recirculated
air to improve cooling performance and
efficiency.
Note: When you select automatic mode
and the outside temperature is low and the
engine is cold, air is directed to the
windshield and the outer instrument panel
air vents.
Note: When you select automatic mode
and the outside temperature and in-vehicle
temperature is high, the system temporarily
selects recirculated air to maximize cooling.
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Note:
When you select maximum defrost,
air conditioning turns on and air is directed
to the windshield air vents.
Recommended Settings for
Heating
• Press AUTO.
• Select the required temperature.
Note: Adjusting the settings when your
vehicle interior is extremely hot or cold is
not necessary. The system automatically
adjusts to heat or cool the interior to your
selected temperature as quickly as possible.
For the system to function efficiently, the
instrument panel and side air vents should
be fully open.
Quickly Cooling the Interior
• Press
MAX A/C.
Note: To improve the time to reach a
comfortable temperature in hot weather,
drive with the windows open until you feel
cold air through the air vents.
Recommended Settings for
Cooling
• Press
AUTO.
• Select the required temperature.
Defogging the Side Windows in
Cold Weather
• Select maximum defrost.
Defogging or Clearing the
Windshield of Thin Ice
• Select maximum defrost. HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE -
VEHICLES WITH: MANUAL
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
General Hints
Do not place objects under the front seats
as this may interfere with directing air to
the rear seats.
Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the
air intake area at the base of the
windshield.
Note:
You may feel a small amount of air
from the footwell air vents regardless of the
air distribution setting.
Note: To reduce humidity build-up inside
your vehicle, do not drive with the system
switched off or with recirculated air always
switched on.
Note: To reduce fogging of the windshield
during humid weather conditions, direct air
to the windshield air vents.
Note: Prolonged use of recirculated air may
cause the windows to fog up.
Note: Use air conditioning with recirculated
air to improve cooling performance and
efficiency.
Quickly Heating the Interior
• Select the highest blower motor speed.
• Select the highest temperature.
• Direct air to the footwell air vents.
Recommended Settings for
Heating
• Select a medium blower motor speed.
• Select the required temperature.
• Direct air to the footwell and
windshield air vents.
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AUTO-START-STOP
WARNING: Apply the parking
brake, shift into park (P), switch the
ignition off and remove the key before
you leave your vehicle. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal
injury or death. WARNING:
Apply the parking
brake, shift into park (P), switch the
ignition off and remove the key before
you open the hood or have any service
or repair work completed. If you do not
switch the ignition off, the engine could
restart at any time. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.
Principle of Operation
The system is designed to help reduce fuel
consumption and CO 2 emissions by
stopping the engine when it is idling, for
example at traffic lights. Your vehicle has
an enhanced starter motor that is designed
for an increased number of engine starts.
The system does not stop the engine under
certain conditions, for example:
• If you have opened the driver door.
• If you have unfastened the driver
seatbelt.
• If your vehicle is at high altitude.
• If you have switched the heated
windshield on.
• If you have shifted into manual (M).
• If your vehicle is on a steep grade.
• If the engine is warming up.
• If the outside temperature is too low
or too high. •
If the battery charge is low or the
battery temperature is outside the
optimal operating range.
• To maintain the interior climate or
reduce fogging.
• If you have turned the steering more
than 270 degrees.
The system restarts the engine under
certain conditions, for example:
• If you have opened the driver door.
• If you have unfastened the driver
seatbelt.
• If you switch the heated windshield on.
• If you switch maximum defrost on.
• If you turn the steering wheel.
• If your vehicle starts to roll downhill in
neutral.
• To maintain adequate brake
assistance.
• To maintain the interior climate or
reduce fogging.
Note: The blower motor speed could
change when the system restarts the engine.
Using Auto-Start-Stop
Stopping the Engine
Stop your vehicle and keep your foot on
the brake pedal and the transmission in
drive (D).
Note: The engine stops if you shift into park
(P) or neutral (N) regardless of whether you
have your foot on the brake pedal or not.
Note: Power assist steering turns off when
the engine is off.
Restarting the Engine
• Release the brake pedal.
• Press the accelerator pedal.
• Shift into drive (D), reverse (R) or
manual (M).
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