2020 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT jump start

1. Remove the jumper cable from the
ground metal surface or connecting
point, if available.
2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) terminal of the booster
vehicle's battery.
3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster
vehicle's battery.
4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled
vehicle's battery.
After starting your vehicle and removing
the jumper cables, allow it to idle for
several minutes so the battery can
recharge.
POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM
The system flashes the turn signal lamps
and sounds the horn (intermittently) in the
event of a serious impact that deploys an
airbag (front, side, side curtain or Safety
Canopy) or the seatbelt pretensioners.
The horn and lamps will turn off when:
• The hazard control button is pressed
• The panic button (if equipped) is
pressed on the remote entry
transmitter
• Your vehicle runs out of power
TOWING POINTS
Front Towing Point WARNING: Make sure that the
towing eye is fully tightened. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury. WARNING:
You must switch the
ignition on when your vehicle is being
towed. 1. Carefully remove the cover.
2. Install the towing eye.
Note:
It has a left-hand thread. Turn it
counterclockwise to install it.
Rear Towing Point WARNING:
Make sure that the
towing eye is fully tightened. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury. 1. Carefully remove the cover.
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COST OF VEHICLE REPAIRS WITH A FORD
PROTECT EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN.
Ford Protect Extended Service
Plans (U.S. Only)
Ford Protect extended service plan means
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plan backed by Ford Motor Company, and
provides more protection beyond the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage. When
you visit your Ford Dealer, Insist on Ford
Protect extended service plans!
Ford Protect Can Quickly Pay for Itself
One trip to the Service Center could easily
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extended service plan. With Ford Protect
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risk for unexpected repair bills and rising
repair costs.
Up to 1,000+ Covered Vehicle
Components
There are four mechanical Ford Protect
extended service plans with different levels
of coverage. Ask your authorized dealer for
details.
1. PremiumCARE - Our most comprehensive coverage. With over
1,000 covered components, this plan
is so complete it’ s probably easier to
list what’ s not covered.
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4. PowertrainCARE - Covers 29 critical components.
Ford Protect extended service plans are
honored by all authorized Ford dealers in
the U.S., Canada and Mexico. That means you get:
•
Reliable, quality service at any Ford or
Lincoln dealership.
• Repairs performed by factory trained
technicians, using genuine parts.
Rental Car Reimbursement
1st day Rental Benefit
If you bring your car into your dealer for
service, we ’ll give you a loaner to use for
the day.
Extended Rental Benefits
If your vehicle is kept overnight for covered
repairs, you are eligible for rental car
coverage, including warranty repairs, and
Field Service Actions.
Roadside Assistance
Exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance,
including:
• Towing, flat-tire change and battery
jump starts.
• Out of fuel and lock-out assistance.
• Travel expense reimbursement for
lodging, meals and rental car.
• Assistance for taxi, shuttle, rental car
coverage or other transportation.
Transferable Coverage
If you sell your vehicle before your Ford
Protect extended service plan coverage
expires, you can transfer any remaining
coverage to the new owner. Which should
give you and your potential buyer a little
more peace of mind.
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Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate
- Vehicles With: Automatic
Temperature Control.................................116
Defogging or Clearing the Windshield of Thin Ice................................................................ 117
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather.............................................................. 117
General Hints........................................................ 116
Quickly Cooling the Interior.............................. 117
Recommended Settings for Cooling............117
Recommended Settings for Heating............117
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature
Control.............................................................117
Defogging or Clearing the Windshield of Thin Ice............................................................... 118
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather.............................................................. 118
General Hints......................................................... 117
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................. 118
Quickly Heating the Interior.............................. 117
Recommended Settings for Cooling............118
Recommended Settings for Heating............117
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................182
Home Screen................................................384
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........270
Horn.....................................................................78
I
Ignition Switch
...............................................139
Starting the Engine............................................ 140
Switching the Ignition Off............................... 139
Switching the Ignition On................................ 140
Switching the Ignition to Accessory Mode................................................................... 139
In California (U.S. Only).............................257
Information Displays
....................................98
General Information........................................... 98
Information Messages
...............................100
Active Park Assist.............................................. 100
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 101
Alarm........................................................................\
101
Automatic High Beam Control...................... 102
Auto-Start-Stop................................................. 102Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic
Alert Systems.................................................. 103
Brake System....................................................... 103
Doors and Locks................................................. 104
Driver Alert............................................................ 104
Engine..................................................................... 104
Fuel System.......................................................... 105
Headlamps........................................................... 105
Hill Start Assist.................................................... 105
Lane Keeping System....................................... 105
Maintenance........................................................ 106
MyKey...................................................................... 107
Parking Aid............................................................ 107
Parking Brake....................................................... 108
Pre-Collision Assist........................................... 108
Rear Window Lock............................................. 108
Remote Control.................................................. 108
Selective Catalytic Reductant System.............................................................. 109
Stability Control.................................................... 111
Starting System..................................................... 111
Steering System.................................................... 111
Tire Pressure Monitoring System................... 112
Transmission......................................................... 112
Wireless Accessory Charging.......................... 113
Installing Child Restraints...........................23 Child Restraints..................................................... 23
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts......................... 23
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)............................................ 25
Using Tether Straps............................................. 27
Instrument Cluster
.........................................93
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................83
Instrument Panel - LHD................................19
Instrument Panel - RHD...............................18
Interior Lamps
.................................................88
Courtesy Lamp..................................................... 88
Reading Lamps..................................................... 88
Interior Mirror - Vehicles With: Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror..................91
Interior Mirror - Vehicles Without: Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror..................91
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................252 Connecting the Jumper Cables.................... 252
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Jump Starting......................................................
253
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 252
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 253
K
Keyless Entry....................................................70
Disabled Keys.......................................................... 71
General Information............................................ 70
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade............................................................ 72
Locking Your Vehicle........................................... 70
Passive Key............................................................. 70
Unlocking Your Vehicle........................................ 71
Keys and Remote Controls.........................54
L
Lane Keeping System..................................212 Lane Keeping System Display........................ 214
Lane Keeping System Messages.................. 216
Lane Keeping System Settings...................... 213
Lane Keeping System Warning Lamps and Indicators.......................................................... 215
Switching Lane Keeping System On or Off........................................................................\
213
Liftgate...............................................................73
Lighting Control..............................................82 Headlamp Flasher............................................... 83
High Beams............................................................ 82
Parking Lamps...................................................... 82
Lighting
..............................................................82
General Information............................................ 82
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers.............232
Load Carrying
................................................229
Load Limit.......................................................233
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 237
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 233
Locking and Unlocking................................66 Autolock.................................................................. 68
Autounlock............................................................. 68
Emergency Locking with the Key................... 68
Locking and Unlocking the Doors From Inside................................................................... 66Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the
Key Blade............................................................ 67
Opening the Double Rear Doors.................... 66
Opening the Double Rear Doors From Inside................................................................... 69
Remote Control.................................................... 66
Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter......................................................... 67
Unlocking the Doors with the Interior Door Handles............................................................... 67
Luggage Anchor Points.............................229
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 330
Lug Nuts
..........................................................335
M
Maintenance..................................................270 General Information......................................... 270
Manual Climate Control
..............................114
Directing Air to the Footwell Air Vents.........114
Directing Air to the Instrument Panel Air
Vents.................................................................... 114
Directing Air to the Windshield Air Vents.................................................................... 114
Setting the Blower Motor Speed................... 114
Setting the Temperature................................... 115
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off........................................................................\
. 114
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
. 114
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
. 114
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
. 114
Switching the Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
. 114
Manual Liftgate
...............................................73
Closing the Liftgate.............................................. 73
Opening the Liftgate........................................... 73
Unlocking the Liftgate......................................... 73
Manual Seats
..................................................122
Adjusting the Lumbar Support...................... 123
Adjusting the Seat Backrest........................... 123
Adjusting the Seat Height................................ 123
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward.............................................................. 122
Single Passenger Seat...................................... 123
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