2020 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT headlamp

CORNERING LAMPS
Headlamp beam.
A
Cornering lamp beam.
B
The cornering lamps illuminate the inside
of a corner when you are turning the
steering wheel. DIRECTION INDICATORS Push the lever up or down to use the
direction indicators.
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Hazard Flashers Warning Lamp
It flashes when you switch the
hazard flashers on.
High Beam Headlamp Indicator It illuminates when you switch
the high beam headlamps on.
Ignition Warning Lamp It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on.
If it illuminates when the engine
is running this indicates a malfunction.
Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Lamps on Indicator It illuminates when you switch
the low beam headlamps or the
parking lamps on.
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp It illuminates when the fuel level
is low or the fuel tank is nearly
empty. Refuel as soon as
possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp It illuminates if one or more tires
on your vehicle has low tire
pressure. See Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (page 326).
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on. If it illuminates when the engine is running
this indicates a malfunction. Stop your
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and
switch the engine off. Check the engine oil
level. If the oil level is sufficient, this
indicates a system malfunction. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
See
Engine Oil Check (page 276).
Stability Control and Traction
Control Indicator Flashes during operation.
If it does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, or remains
on when the engine is running, this
indicates a malfunction. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Stability Control and Traction
Control Off Warning Lamp It illuminates when you switch
the system off.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Airbag Secondary Warning Audible
Warning
Sounds when the airbag warning lamp is
not working.
Automatic Transmission Audible
Warning
Sounds when you have not moved the
transmission selector lever to park. A
message will be shown in the display.
Door Ajar Audible Warning
Sounds when a door is not fully closed and
your vehicle is moving.
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Fasten Seatbelt Audible Warning
Sounds when a seatbelt is unfastened in
an occupied seat and your vehicle is
moving.
Key in Ignition Audible Warning
Sounds when you open the driver's door
and you have left the key in the ignition.
Headlamps On Audible Warning
Sounds when you remove the key from the
ignition and open the driver door and you
have left the headlamps or parking lamps
on.
Parking Brake On Audible Warning
Sounds when you have left the parking
brake on and drive your vehicle. If the
audible warning remains on after you have
released the parking brake, have your
vehicle checked by an authorized dealer
immediately.
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Fuel System
Description
Message
An early reminder of a low fuel condition.
Fuel Level Low
The fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.
Check Fuel Fill Inlet
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Fuel Pressure Low
The system detects there is excess water in the fuel filter.
Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Water in Fuel Drain Filter
Headlamps Description
Message
Displays if an electrical malfunction occurs with the headlamp
system. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Check Headlamp System
See manual
Hill Start Assist Description
Message
The system is not available. Have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible. See Hill Start Assist (page 182).
Hill Start Assist Not
Available
Lane Keeping System Description
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Lane Keeping Sys.
Malfunction Service
Required
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Note:
You can only attempt to start the
engine for a limited amount of time before
the starting system temporarily disables. If
you exceed the starting time limit, a
message may appear and you cannot
attempt to start the engine for at least 15
minutes.
Before starting your vehicle, check the
following:
• Make sure the headlamps and
electrical accessories are off.
• Make sure the parking brake is on.
• Make sure the transmission is in park
(P).
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
2. Turn the key to position III.
Note: The engine may continue cranking
for up to 15 seconds or until it starts.
Note: The engine takes longer to start at
lower temperatures. It may crank for several
seconds when very cold.
Vehicles with a Push Button
Ignition Switch
See
Push Button Ignition Switch (page
140).
Failure to Start
If you cannot start the engine after 3
attempts, wait 10 seconds and do the
following:
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
1. Fully press the brake pedal. 2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Shift into park (P).
4. Fully press the accelerator pedal and
hold it there.
5. Turn the key to position
III and wait
until the engine stops.
6. Release the accelerator pedal.
7. Start the engine.
Vehicles with a Push Button Ignition
Switch
See
Push Button Ignition Switch (page
140).
Automatic Engine Shutdown
For vehicles with a push button ignition
switch, the engine shuts down if it has been
idling for an extended period. The ignition
also turns off to save battery power.
Before your vehicle shuts down, a message
appears in the information display showing
a timer counting down. If you do not
intervene within 30 seconds, your vehicle
shuts down. Another message appears in
the information display to inform you that
your vehicle has shut down to save fuel.
Start your vehicle as normal.
Automatic Engine Shutdown Override
You can stop the shutdown, or reset the
timer, at any point before the 30-second
countdown has expired by doing any of the
following:
• Pressing the brake or accelerator pedal.
• Switching off the automatic engine
shutdown in the information display.
• Pressing the
OK or RESET button
during the 30-second countdown.
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STARTING A FLEX FUEL
ENGINE
Flex Fuel Engine Start System
The speed at which the engine idles
immediately after starting is optimized to
minimize vehicle emissions and maximize
cabin comfort and fuel economy.
Note:
You can only attempt to start the
engine for a limited amount of time before
the starting system temporarily disables. If
you exceed the starting time limit, a
message may appear and you cannot
attempt to start the engine for at least 15
minutes.
Before starting your vehicle, check the
following:
• Make sure the headlamps and
electrical accessories are off.
• Make sure the parking brake is on.
• Make sure the transmission is in park
(P).
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
2. Turn the key to position III.
If you have difficulty starting the engine
when the temperature is below
-13°F
(-25°C) press the accelerator pedal to the
midway point of its travel and try again.
Note: The engine may continue cranking
for up to 15 seconds or until it starts.
Note: The engine takes longer to start at
lower temperatures. It may crank for several
seconds when very cold.
Vehicles with Keyless Start
See
Push Button Ignition Switch (page
140). Failure to Start
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
If the engine does not crank when the
ignition key is turned to position III:
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
2. Turn the key to position III until the
engine has started.
Note: The total cranking time without
engine start is limited to prevent the starter
motor overheating. That limit is a function
of number of crank attempts and duration.
Once the limit is exceded, further cranking
is inhibited until after a period of time, for
example 15 to 30 minutes.
Vehicles with Keyless Start
See
Push Button Ignition Switch (page
140).
Automatic Shutdown
This feature automatically shuts down
your vehicle if it has been idling for an
extended period. The ignition also turns
off in order to save battery power. Before
your vehicle shuts down, a message
appears in the information display showing
a timer counting down from 30 seconds.
If you do not intervene within 30 seconds,
your vehicle shuts down. Another message
appears in the information display to
inform you that your vehicle has shut down
in order to save fuel. Start your vehicle as
you normally do.
Automatic Shutdown Override
Note: You cannot permanently switch off
the automatic shutdown feature. If you
switch it off, it turns on each time you switch
the ignition on.
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STARTING A DIESEL ENGINE
Before starting your vehicle, check the
following:
•
Make sure the headlamps and
electrical accessories are off.
• Make sure the parking brake is on.
• Make sure the transmission is in park
(P).
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
1. Turn the key to position II.
2. Wait until the glow plug indicator turns
off.
3. Fully press the brake pedal.
Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
4. Turn the key to position
III.
Note: Releasing the brake pedal when the
engine is starting stops the engine cranking
and the ignition returns to on.
Note: When the temperature is below
5°F
(-15°C), you may need to crank the engine
for up to 10 seconds.
Note: You can only attempt to start the
engine for a limited amount of time before
the starting system temporarily disables. If
you exceed the starting time limit, a
message may appear and you cannot
attempt to start the engine for at least 15
minutes.
Vehicles with a Push Button
Ignition Switch
See
Push Button Ignition Switch (page
140).
Failure to Start
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
If the engine does not start, do the
following:
1. Fully press the brake pedal. 2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Shift into park (P).
4. Turn the key to position
III until the
engine starts.
Vehicles with a Push Button Ignition
Switch
See
Push Button Ignition Switch (page
140).
Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Stationary
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
1. Shift into park (P).
2. Turn the key to position
0.
3. Apply the parking brake.
Vehicles with a Push Button Ignition
Switch
See
Push Button Ignition Switch (page
140).
Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Moving WARNING:
Switching off the
engine when your vehicle is still moving
results in a significant decrease in
braking assistance. Higher effort is
required to apply the brakes and to stop
your vehicle. A significant decrease in
steering assistance could also occur. The
steering does not lock, but higher effort
could be required to steer your vehicle.
When you switch the ignition off, some
electrical circuits, for example airbags,
also turn off. If you unintentionally switch
the ignition off, shift into neutral (N) and
restart the engine.
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Protected Component
Fuse Rating
Fuse Location
Rain sensor.
5 A
12
Rear window wiper.
20 A
13
Sun shade.
20 A
16
Steering column lock.
15 A
17
Left-hand door unlock.
10 A
19
Auxiliary power point.
20 A
20
Rear auxiliary power points.
20 A
21
USB port.
5 A
22
Dosing control unit - diesel.
20 A
25
Dosing control unit - diesel.
20 A
26
Dosing control unit - diesel.
15 A
27
Transmission control module - diesel.
15 A
28
Glow plugs - diesel.
50 A
29
Right-hand low beam.
20 A
31
Stoplamp switch.
10 A
32
Driver power seat.
30 A
33
Direct current/alternating current inverter.
40 A
34
Glow plugs - diesel.
50 A
35
Modified vehicle connection.
10 A
37
Data link connector.
10 A
38
Fuel-operated parking heater.
20 A
39
Rear blower motor.
40 A
40
Anti-lock brake system.
60 A
41
Electronic stability control.
Modified vehicle connection.
40 A
42
Status lamp - taxi.
15 A
43
Headlamps.
5 A
44
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