2020 FORD TRANSIT warning

WARNING: Do not connect the
negative jumper cable to any other part
of your vehicle. Use the ground point.
4. Connect one end of the negative jumper cable to the negative terminal
of the booster battery or to a suitable
ground point and the other end to the
ground point on your vehicle.
Starting the Engine
1. Start the engine of the vehicle with the
booster battery and keep the engine
speed between 2000 and 3000 RPM.
2. Start the engine of the vehicle with the
discharged battery.
3. When the engine starts, run the engines
for three minutes before you
disconnect the jumper cables.
Remove the jumper cables in the reverse
order that they were connected.
Note: Do not switch the headlamps on
before you disconnect the jumper cables.
The peak voltage could cause the bulbs to
fail. JUMP STARTING THE VEHICLE
- 3.5L DURATEC/3.5L
ECOBOOST™ WARNING:
The gases around the
battery can explode if exposed to flames,
sparks or lit cigarettes. An explosion
could result in personal injury or vehicle
damage. WARNING:
Batteries contain
sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes
and clothing, if contacted. WARNING:
Use only an
adequate-sized cable with insulated
clamps.
Preparing Your Vehicle
Note: Do not attempt to push-start your
automatic transmission vehicle. Automatic
transmissions do not have push-start
capability. Attempting to push-start a
vehicle with an automatic transmission may
cause transmission damage.
Note: Use only a 12-volt supply to start your
vehicle.
Note: Do not disconnect the battery of the
disabled vehicle as this could damage the
vehicle's electrical system.
Park the booster vehicle close to the hood
of the disabled vehicle, making sure the
two vehicles do not touch, and switch off
all accessories.
Your vehicle has a positive (+) access
terminal and a negative (-) grounding
connection point that you can access
under the hood, even though the actual
battery is under the driver seat. You can
jump your vehicle using these points.
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The positive (+) access terminal is next to
the fuse box, under a red cap. To access
the positive (+) terminal, lift the red cap
up.
The negative (-) terminal is a post, located
on the driver side, near the hood hinge. It
is a grounding connection point, so you will
need to remove the rubber covering first. Connecting the Jumper Cables
WARNING: Do not attach the
cables to fuel lines, engine rocker covers,
the intake manifold or electrical
components as grounding points. Stay
clear of moving parts. To avoid reverse
polarity connections, make sure that you
correctly identify the positive (+) and
negative (-) terminals on both the
disabled and booster vehicles before
connecting the cables.
Note: In the illustration, the bottom vehicle
represents the booster vehicle. 1.
Connect the positive (+) jumper cable
to the positive (+) access terminal of
the vehicle with the discharged battery.
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2. Connect the other end of the positive
(+) cable to the positive (+) terminal
of the assisting battery.
3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting
battery.
4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to the grounding
connection point of the vehicle with
the discharged battery. WARNING: Do not connect the end
of the second cable to the negative (-)
terminal of the battery to be jumped. A
spark may cause an explosion of the
gases that surround the battery.
Jump Starting
1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle
and rev the engine moderately, or press
the accelerator gently to keep your
engine speed between 2000 and 3000
rpms, as shown in your tachometer.
2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3. Once you start the disabled vehicle, run
both vehicle engines for an additional
three minutes before disconnecting the
jumper cables.
Removing the Jumper Cables
Remove the jumper cables in the reverse
order that they were connected. 1. Remove the jumper cable from the
grounding connection point of the
vehicle with the discharged battery.
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 (+) access terminal of the
vehicle with the discharged battery.
After you start the disabled vehicle and
remove the jumper cables, allow your
vehicle to idle for several minutes so the
battery can recharge.
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Protected Component
Fuse Rating
Item
Driver compartment fuse box.
150 A
12
Load shed relay.
190 A
13
Auxiliary power point 1.
175 A
14
Auxiliary power point 2.
60 A
15
CHANGING A FUSE
Fuses WARNING: Always replace a fuse
with one that has the specified
amperage rating. Using a fuse with a
higher amperage rating can cause severe
wire damage and could start a fire. If electrical components in the vehicle are
not working, a fuse may have blown. Blown
fuses are identified by a broken wire within
the fuse. Check the appropriate fuses
before replacing any electrical
components.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Have your vehicle serviced regularly to help
maintain its roadworthiness and resale
value. There is a large network of
authorized dealers that are there to help
you with their professional servicing
expertise. We believe that their specially
trained technicians are best qualified to
service your vehicle properly and expertly.
They are supported by a wide range of
highly specialized tools developed
specifically for servicing your vehicle.
If your vehicle requires professional service,
an authorized dealer can provide the
necessary parts and service. Check your
warranty information to find out which
parts and services are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants,
fluids and service parts conforming to
specifications. Motorcraft® parts are
designed and built to provide the best
performance in your vehicle.
Precautions
•
Do not work on a hot engine.
• Make sure that nothing gets caught in
moving parts.
• Do not work on a vehicle with the
engine running in an enclosed space,
unless you are sure you have enough
ventilation.
• Keep all open flames and other burning
material (such as cigarettes) away
from the battery and all fuel related
parts.
Working with the Engine Off
1. Set the parking brake and shift the transmission to park (P).
2. Switch off the engine.
3. Block the wheels. Working with the Engine On WARNING: To reduce the risk of
vehicle damage and personal burn
injuries, do not start your engine with the
air cleaner removed and do not remove
it while the engine is running.
1. Set the parking brake and shift the transmission to park (P).
2. Block the wheels.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
HOOD
Opening the Hood 1. Pull the hood release lever.
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Adding Engine Oil
WARNING: Do not add engine oil
when the engine is hot. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal
injury. WARNING: Do not remove the filler
cap when the engine is running.
Do not use supplemental engine oil
additives because they are unnecessary
and could lead to engine damage that may
not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.
1. Clean the area surrounding the engine oil filler cap before you remove it.
2. Remove the engine oil filler cap.
3. Add engine oil that meets our specifications. See
Capacities and
Specifications (page 362).
4. Replace the engine oil filler cap. Turn it clockwise until you feel a strong
resistance.
Note: Do not add oil further than the
maximum mark. Oil levels above the
maximum mark may cause engine damage.
Note: Immediately soak up any oil spillage
with an absorbent cloth.
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Lamp WARNING:
If it illuminates when
you are driving do not continue your
journey, even if the oil level is correct.
Have your vehicle checked. 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.
CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL
AND OIL FILTER
WARNING:
Prolonged and
repeated skin contact with mineral oil
will result in the removal of natural fats
from the skin, leading to dryness,
irritation and dermatitis. In addition, used
engine oil contains potentially harmful
contaminants, which may cause skin
cancer. If skin contact occurs, wash the
area thoroughly with soap or skin
cleanser and water immediately. WARNING:
Do not dispose of
engine oils or oil filters in the household
refuse or the public sewage system. Use
an authorized waste disposal facility. WARNING:
Do not remove the oil
pan drain plug when the engine is
running. WARNING:
Do not remove the oil
filter when the engine is running.
1. Remove the oil pan drain plug and wait
for the oil to drain into a suitable
container.
2. Renew the oil filter.
3. Reinstall the oil pan drain plug.
4. Refill the engine with new oil that meets Ford specifications. See
Capacities and Specifications (page
362
).
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OIL CHANGE INDICATOR
RESET - GASOLINE
Only reset the system after changing the
engine oil and oil filter.
Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring
System
1.
Switch the ignition on. Do not start the
engine.
2. Fully press the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time.
3. Keep the accelerator and brake pedals
fully pressed.
4. After 25 seconds, the oil change reminder resets.
5. Release the accelerator and brake pedals.
6. Switch the ignition off.
7. Switch the ignition on to confirm that the oil change reminder does not
display.
CHANGING THE ENGINE AIR
FILTER WARNING: To reduce the risk of
vehicle damage and personal burn
injuries, do not start your engine with the
air cleaner removed and do not remove
it while the engine is running.
Note: Failure to use the correct air filter
element may result in severe engine
damage. The vehicle Warranty may be void
for any damage to the engine if the correct
air filter element is not used.
Only use the specified air filter.
See
Capacities and Specifications (page
362). Change the air filter element at the proper
interval.
See Scheduled Maintenance
(page 462). 1. Disconnect the intake air temperature
sensor electrical connector and cable
from the air filter cover.
2. Clean the area around the air tube to air filter cover connection to prevent
debris from entering the system and
then loosen the bolt on the air tube
clamp so the clamp is no longer snug
to the air tube. It is not necessary to
completely remove the clamp. Pull the
air tube off from the air filter cover.
3. Release the clamps that secure the air
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4.
Carefully lift the air filter housing cover.
Remove the air filter element from the
air filter housing.
5. Install a new air filter element.
6. Replace the air filter housing cover. Engage the clamps that secure the air
filter housing cover to the air filter
housing. Be careful not to crimp the
filter element edges between the air
filter housing and cover. Make sure
that the tabs on the edge are correctly
aligned into the slots.
7. Slip the air tube onto the air filter cover
and snugly tighten the bolt on the air
tube clamp, but do not overtighten.
8. Reconnect the intake air temperature sensor electrical connector to the
outlet tube. Make sure the locking tab
on the connector is in the locked
position.
DRAINING THE FUEL FILTER
WATER TRAP - DIESEL WARNING: Do not dispose of fuel
in the household refuse or the public
sewage system. Use an authorized waste
disposal facility. You should drain water from the
fuel filter water trap whenever
the warning light illuminates or
a message appears in the information
display.
This occurs when approximately
7 fl oz
(200 ml) of water accumulates in the fuel
filter water trap. If you ignore the warning
lamp, water may pass through to the
system and may cause damage not
covered by the vehicle Warranty. Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap
1. Attach a tube to the drain plug and
place the end of the tube into a
suitable container.
2. Turn the drain plug counterclockwise until it stops. Do not use any tools to
loosen the drain plug. Drain the fuel
filter water trap into an appropriate
container. Do not re-use the fuel
drained from the fuel filter water trap.
3. Tighten the drain plug, turn it clockwise
until it stops and you feel a strong
resistance. Do not use any tools to
tighten the drain plug.
4. Switch the ignition of for 30 seconds and then switch the ignition off. Repeat
this operation six times in a row to
purge any trapped air from the fuel
system.
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