2020 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT brake fluid

UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 1.5L ECOBLUE
Engine coolant reservoir
*
: See Engine Coolant Check (page 278).
A
Engine oil filler cap *
:
See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 276).
B
Engine oil dipstick *
:
See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 276).
C
Brake and clutch fluid reservoir *
:
See Brake Fluid Check (page 283).
D
Battery:
See Changing the 12V Battery (page 284).
E
Engine compartment fuse box:
See Fuses (page 263).
F
Air cleaner: No maintenance necessary.
G
Windshield and rear window washer fluid reservoir:
See Washer Fluid Check
(page 283).
H
* The filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are colored for easy identification.
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 2.0L DURATEC-HE (MI4)/2.0L FLEX
FUEL
Engine coolant reservoir. See Engine Coolant Check (page 278).
A
Engine oil dipstick. See
Engine Oil Dipstick (page 276).
B
Engine oil filler cap. See
Engine Oil Check (page 276).
C
Brake fluid reservoir. See
Brake Fluid Check (page 283).
D
Battery. See
Changing the 12V Battery (page 284).
E
Engine compartment fuse box. See
Fuse Box Locations (page 263).
F
Air filter. See
Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 293).
G
Windshield and rear window washer reservoir. See
Washer Fluid Check (page
283).
H
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 2.5L, LHD
Engine coolant reservoir
*
: See Engine Coolant Check (page 278).
A
Engine oil filler cap *
:
See Engine Oil Check (page 276).
B
Engine oil dipstick *
:
See Engine Oil Check (page 276).
C
Brake fluid reservoir *
:
See Brake Fluid Check (page 283).
D
Battery:
See Changing the 12V Battery (page 284).
E
Engine compartment fuse box:
See Fuses (page 263).
F
Air cleaner:
See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 293).
G
Windshield and rear window washer fluid reservoir:
See Washer Fluid Check
(page 283).
H
* The filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are colored for easy identification.
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 2.5L, RHD
Engine coolant reservoir
*
: See Engine Coolant Check (page 278).
A
Brake and clutch fluid reservoir *
:
See Brake Fluid Check (page 283).
B
Engine oil filler cap *
:
See Engine Oil Check (page 276).
C
Engine oil dipstick *
:
See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 276).
D
Battery:
See Changing the 12V Battery (page 284).
E
Engine compartment fuse box:
See Fuses (page 263).
F
Air cleaner: No maintenance necessary.
G
Windshield and rear window washer fluid reservoir:
See Washer Fluid Check
(page 283).
H
* The filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are colored for easy identification.
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Engine Coolant Temperature
Management (If Equipped)
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of
crash and injury, be prepared that the
vehicle speed may reduce and the
vehicle may not be able to accelerate
with full power until the coolant
temperature reduces.
If you tow a trailer with your vehicle, the
engine may temporarily reach a higher
temperature during severe operating
conditions, for example ascending a long
or steep grade in high ambient
temperatures.
At this time, you may notice the coolant
temperature gauge moves toward the red
zone and a message may appear in the
information display.
You may notice a reduction in vehicle
speed caused by reduced engine power in
order to manage the engine coolant
temperature. Your vehicle may enter this
mode if certain high-temperature and
high-load conditions take place. The
amount of speed reduction depends on
vehicle loading, grade and ambient
temperature. If this occurs, there is no
need to stop your vehicle. You can
continue to drive.
The air conditioning may automatically
turn on and off during severe operating
conditions to protect the engine from
overheating. When the coolant
temperature decreases to the normal
operating temperature, the air conditioning
turns on.
If the coolant temperature gauge moves
fully into the red zone, or if the coolant
temperature warning or service engine
soon messages appear in your information
display, do the following: 1. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so. Fully apply the parking brake,
shift into park (P) or neutral (N).
2. Leave the engine running until the coolant temperature gauge needle
returns to the normal position. If the
temperature does not drop after
several minutes, follow the remaining
steps.
3. Switch the engine off and wait for it to
cool. Check the coolant level.
4. If the coolant level is at or below the minimum mark, add prediluted coolant
immediately.
5. If the coolant level is normal, restart the engine and continue.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID CHECK
The automatic transmission does not have
a transmission fluid dipstick.
Have an authorized dealer check and
change the transmission fluid at the
correct service interval. See
Scheduled
Maintenance (page 428). Your
transmission does not consume fluid.
However, if the transmission slips, shifts
slowly or if you notice a sign of leaking
fluid, contact an authorized dealer.
Do not use supplemental transmission
fluid additives, treatments or cleaning
agents. The use of these materials may
affect transmission operation and result
in damage to internal transmission
components.
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BRAKE FLUID CHECK
WARNING: Do not use any fluid
other than the recommended brake fluid
as this will reduce brake efficiency. Use
of incorrect fluid could result in the loss
of vehicle control, serious personal injury
or death. WARNING:
Only use brake fluid
from a sealed container. Contamination
with dirt, water, petroleum products or
other materials may result in brake
system damage or failure. Failure to
adhere to this warning could result in the
loss of vehicle control, serious personal
injury or death. WARNING:
Do not allow the fluid
to touch your skin or eyes. If this
happens, rinse the affected areas
immediately with plenty of water and
contact your physician. WARNING:
A fluid level between
the MAX and MIN lines is within the
normal operating range and there is no
need to add fluid. A fluid level not in the
normal operating range could
compromise the performance of the
system. Have your vehicle checked
immediately. To avoid fluid contamination, the reservoir
cap must remain in place and fully tight,
unless you are adding fluid.
Only use fluid that meets Ford
specifications.
WASHER FLUID CHECK
When adding fluid, use a mixture of washer
fluid and water to help prevent freezing in
cold weather and improve the cleaning
capability. For information on fluid dilution,
refer to the product instructions. We
recommend that you only use high quality
washer fluid.
Note:
The reservoir supplies the front and
rear washer systems.
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Because your vehicle
’s engine is
electronically-controlled by a computer,
some engine control settings are
maintained by power from the low voltage
battery. Some engine computer settings,
like the idle trim and fuel trim strategy,
optimize the driveability and performance
of the engine. Some other computer
settings, like the clock and radio station
presets, are also maintained in memory by
power from the low voltage battery. When
a technician disconnects and connects the
low voltage battery, these settings are
erased. Complete the following procedure
in order to restore the settings:
1. With the vehicle at a complete stop, set the parking brake.
2. Shift the transmission into park (P).
3. Switch off all accessories.
4. Fully press the brake pedal and start the vehicle.
5. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. While the
engine is warming up, complete the
following: Reset the clock. See Audio
System (page 367). Reset the power
windows bounce-back feature. See
Windows and Mirrors
(page 89).
Reset the radio station presets. See
Audio System
(page 367).
6. Allow the engine to idle for at least one
minute. If the engine turns off, press
the accelerator pedal to start the
engine.
7. While the engine is running, press the brake pedal and shift into neutral (N).
8. Allow the engine to run for at least one
minute by pressing on the accelerator
pedal.
9. Drive the vehicle at least 12 mi (20 km)
to completely relearn the idle and fuel
trim strategy. Note:
If you do not allow the engine to
relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy, the
idle quality of your vehicle may be adversely
affected until the engine computer
eventually relearns the idle trim and fuel
trim strategy.
Make sure that you dispose of old batteries
in an environmentally friendly way. Seek
advice from your local authority about
recycling old batteries.
CHECKING THE WIPER
BLADES Run the tip of your fingers over the edge of
the blade to check for roughness.
Clean the wiper blades with washer fluid
or water applied with a soft sponge or
cloth.
CHANGING THE FRONT WIPER
BLADES
1. Switch the ignition off.
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General
•
Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated
place.
• Protect from sunlight, if possible.
• If vehicles are stored outside, they
require regular maintenance to protect
against rust and damage.
Body
• Wash your vehicle thoroughly to
remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from
exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing
and the underside of front fenders.
• Periodically wash your vehicle if it is
stored in exposed locations.
• Touch-up exposed or primed metal to
prevent rust.
• Cover chrome and stainless steel parts
with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary
when you wash your vehicle.
• Lubricate all hood, door and luggage
compartment hinges and latches with
a light grade oil.
• Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
• Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil
contains contaminates which may
cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature. •
With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
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