2020 FORD TRANSIT Owners Manual

LK3J 19A321 HA
2020 TRANSIT Owner’s Manual
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2020 TRANSIT Owner’s Manual
March 2020
Second Printing Litho in U.S.A.

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Part Number: LK3J 19A321 HA 201911 20191206081412
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including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
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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
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Wash your hands after handling
.

Introduction
About This Manual
..........................................9
Symbols Glossary ............................................
9
Data Recording .................................................
11
Perchlorate .......................................................
15
Replacement Parts Recommendation ........................................................................\
....
15
Special Notices ...............................................
16
Mobile Communications Equipment ........................................................................\
....
17
Export Unique Options ................................
18
Environment
Protecting the Environment .......................
19
Child Safety
General Information .....................................
20
Installing Child Restraints ..........................
22
Booster Seats .................................................
38
Child Restraint Positioning ........................
40
Child Safety Locks ........................................
42
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation .................................
44
Fastening the Seatbelts .............................
45
Seatbelt Height Adjustment .....................
47
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime .............................................................
47
Seatbelt Reminder .......................................
48
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance ..............................................
50
Seatbelt Extensions .....................................
50
Supplementary Restraints System
Principle of Operation ..................................
51
Driver and Passenger Airbags ...................
52
Side Airbags ....................................................
58
Safety Canopy ™...........................................
59
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator ......
60Airbag Disposal
...............................................
61
911 Assist
What Is 911 Assist ..........................................
62
Emergency Call Requirements ................
62
Emergency Call Limitations ......................
63
Keys and Remote Controls
Principle of Operation .................................
64
General Information on Radio Frequencies ................................................
64
Remote Control - Vehicles Without: Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS)
........................................................................\
..
65
Remote Control - Vehicles With: Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) ....................
66
Remote Control - Vehicles With: Power Sliding Door ................................................
68
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control ........................................................................\
...
70
MyKey ™
Principle of Operation ...................................
71
MyKey Settings ................................................
71
Creating a MyKey ...........................................
72
Programming a MyKey ................................
72
Clearing All MyKeys ......................................
74
Checking MyKey System Status ..............
75
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems ........................................................
76
MyKey – Troubleshooting ..........................
76
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking .................................
77
Sliding Door - Vehicles Without: Power Sliding Door
Sliding Door Precautions ............................
81
Opening the Sliding Door ............................
81
Closing the Sliding Door ..............................
81
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Sliding Door - Vehicles With:
Power Sliding Door
Sliding Door Precautions ...........................83
Opening the Sliding Door ...........................
83
Closing the Sliding Door .............................
84
Stopping the Sliding Door Movement ........................................................................\
..
85
Resetting the Power Sliding Door ...........
85
Sliding Door – Troubleshooting ..............
86
Keyless Entry
Locating the Keyless Entry Keypad ........
88
Master Access Code ....................................
88
Keyless Entry Settings ................................
88
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Using Keyless Entry ..............................................
88
Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting ............
89
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System - Vehicles With: Passive Anti-Theft System
(PATS) ..........................................................
90
Anti-Theft Alarm - Vehicles Without: Anti-Theft Alarm Horn with Integral
Battery ...........................................................
91
Anti-Theft Alarm - Vehicles With: Anti-Theft Alarm Horn with Integral
Battery ...........................................................
92
Power Running Boards
Using Power Running Boards ...................
94
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ...................
97
Locking the Steering Wheel ......................
97
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers .......................................
98
Autowipers ......................................................
98
Windshield Washers ..................................
100Lighting
General Information
....................................
101
Lighting Control ............................................
101
Autolamps .....................................................
102
Instrument Lighting Dimmer ...................
103
Daytime Running Lamps ..........................
103
Automatic High Beam Control ...............
104
Front Fog Lamps .........................................
105
Direction Indicators ....................................
106
Interior Lamps ..............................................
106
Cargo Lamps .................................................
107
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows ..........................................
108
Exterior Mirrors .............................................
109
Interior Mirror ..................................................
110
Instrument Cluster
Gauges ...............................................................
111
Warning Lamps and Indicators ...............
112
Information Displays
General Information ....................................
116
Trip Computer ................................................
118
Personalized Settings .................................
119
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control .............................
121
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate ........................................................................\
.
122
Rear Passenger Climate Controls ..........
123
Heated Rear Window .................................
123
Heated Exterior Mirrors - Vehicles Without: Heated Rear Window ..........
123
Heated Exterior Mirrors - Vehicles With: Heated Rear Window .............................
123
Auxiliary Heater ............................................
124
Remote Start .................................................
125
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Interior Air Quality
What Is the Cabin Air Filter
.......................127
Locating the Cabin Air Filter .....................
127
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter ..................
127
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position .................
128
Head Restraints ............................................
128
Manual Seats - Vehicles With: 2-Way Manual Seat ..............................................
129
Manual Seats - Vehicles With: 4-Way Manual Seat ..............................................
130
Power Seats ...................................................
133
Rear Seats ......................................................
134
Heated Seats .................................................
137
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points ...............................
138
Cigar Lighter ..................................................
140
Storage Compartments
Overhead Console ........................................
141
Bottle Holders ................................................
141
Overhead Storage ........................................
141
Rear Overhead Storage ..............................
141
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information ...................................
143
Ignition Switch ..............................................
143
Starting a Gasoline Engine .......................
143
Starting a Diesel Engine ............................
145
Switching Off the Engine ..........................
147
Engine Block Heater ....................................
147
Auto-Start-Stop - 3.5L Ecoboost™, 2.0L EcoBlue
What Is Auto-Start-Stop ..........................
149
Auto-Start-Stop Precautions .................
149Switching Auto-Start-Stop On and Off
........................................................................\
.
149
Stopping the Engine ...................................
149
Restarting the Engine ................................
149
Auto-Start-Stop Indicators .....................
150
Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
.
150
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions ......................................
152
Fuel Quality - Diesel ....................................
152
Fuel Quality - E85 ........................................
155
Fuel Quality - Gasoline ..............................
156
Fuel Filler Funnel Location .......................
157
Running Out of Fuel ....................................
157
Refueling .........................................................
158
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law ................................................
162
Catalytic Converter - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™ ................................................
163
Selective Catalytic Reductant System - 2.0L EcoBlue .............................................
164
Diesel Particulate Filter ..............................
167
Transmission
Automatic Transmission ...........................
173
Tow/Haul ........................................................
175
All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive .................................
177
Brakes
General Information ...................................
182
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes ........................................................................\
.
182
Hill Start Assist .............................................
182
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Parking Brake - Vehicles With:
Conventional Mechanical
Parking Brake
Applying the Parking Brake ....................185
Releasing the Parking Brake ...................
185
Parking Brake Audible Warning ..............
185
Parking Brake – Troubleshooting ..........
185
Parking Brake - Vehicles With: Push Down Parking Brake
Applying the Parking Brake ....................
186
Releasing the Parking Brake ..................
186
Pushing the Parking Brake Lever Down ........................................................................\
186
Parking Brake Audible Warning .............
186
Parking Brake – Troubleshooting ..........
187
Traction Control
Principle of Operation ...............................
188
Using Traction Control ..............................
188
Stability Control
Principle of Operation ...............................
189
Using Stability Control ..............................
190
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation .................................
191
Parking Aid ......................................................
191
Rear Parking Aid ...........................................
193
Front Parking Aid .........................................
194
Side Sensing System .................................
196
Active Park Assist ........................................
198
Rear View Camera .....................................
200
180 Degree Camera ...................................
203
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation ..............................
206
Using Cruise Control .................................
206
Using Adaptive Cruise Control ...............
207Driving Aids
Speed Limiter
................................................
214
Driver Alert ......................................................
214
Lane Keeping System .................................
217
Blind Spot Information System ............
220
Cross Traffic Alert .......................................
224
Eco ....................................................................
227
Steering ..........................................................
228
Pre-Collision Assist ....................................
230
Front View Camera ....................................
233
Drive Control .................................................
234
Load Carrying
Roof Racks and Load Carriers - Bus .....
236
Roof Racks and Load Carriers - Van ........................................................................\
236
Load Retaining Fixtures ............................
236
Load Limit ......................................................
237
Towing
Towing a Trailer ............................................
242
Recommended Towing Weights - Chassis Cab/Crew Van/Cutaway/Van
........................................................................\
243
Recommended Towing Weights - M2 Bus ...............................................................
245
Essential Towing Checks ..........................
247
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels .....
253
Driving Hints
Reduced Engine Performance ...............
254
Economical Driving ....................................
254
Cold Weather Precautions ......................
254
Breaking-In ....................................................
255
Driving Through Water ..............................
255
Floor Mats ......................................................
255
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance .................................
257
Hazard Flashers ..........................................
258
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Emergency Exit
............................................258
Fuel Shutoff ..................................................
258
Jump Starting the Vehicle - 2.0L EcoBlue ........................................................................\
259
Jump Starting the Vehicle - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™ ....................
261
Post-Crash Alert System .........................
264
Transporting the Vehicle .........................
264
Towing Points ..............................................
265
Customer Assistance
Ford Credit ....................................................
266
Getting the Services You Need .............
266
In California (U.S. Only) ............................
267
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) ....................
268
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) ......................
269
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada .......................................................
269
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
..
271
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
..
271
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
.
272
Fuses
Fuse Box Locations ....................................
273
Fuse Specification Chart ..........................
274
Changing a Fuse .........................................
286
Maintenance
General Information ..................................
288
Opening and Closing the Hood .............
288
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBlue .......................................................................
290
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Duratec ........................................................................\
.
291
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ........................................................................\
292
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBlue .......
293Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Duratec
........
293
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ........................................................................\
293
Engine Oil Check .........................................
293
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ........................................................................\
294
Oil Change Indicator Reset - Diesel ......
295
Oil Change Indicator Reset - Gasoline ........................................................................\
296
Changing the Engine Air Filter ...............
296
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - Diesel ...........................................................
297
Engine Cooling Fan - Diesel ....................
298
Engine Cooling Fan - Gasoline ..............
298
Engine Coolant Check ..............................
298
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
302
Brake Fluid Check .......................................
302
Changing the 12V Battery ........................
303
Adjusting the Headlamps .......................
305
Fuel Filter Service Indicator Check - Diesel ..........................................................
306
Washer Fluid Check ...................................
307
Fuel Filter - Gasoline ..................................
307
Checking the Wiper Blades .....................
307
Changing the Front Wiper Blades ........
307
Removing a Headlamp .............................
307
Changing a Bulb .........................................
308
Drive Belt Routing - 2.0L EcoBlue ..........
313
Drive Belt Routing - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™, Vehicles With: Dual
Generators .................................................
314
Drive Belt Routing - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™, Vehicles With: Single
Generator ...................................................
314
Vehicle Care
Cleaning Products .......................................
315
Cleaning the Exterior ..................................
316
Waxing ..............................................................
317
Cleaning the Engine ....................................
317
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