We engineer and test all motor vehicles
and their components for reliable, regular
driving. Under various conditions,
long-term storage may lead to degraded
engine performance or failure unless you
use specific precautions to preserve engine
components.
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.
322
2020 Transit (TTH) Canada/United States of America, LK3J 19A321 HA enUSA, Edition date: 201911, First-Printing Vehicle Care
United States Department of
Transportation Tire Quality
Grades
The United States of America
Department of Transportation
requires Ford Motor Company to
give you the following information
about tire grades exactly as the
government has written it.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a
comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150
would wear 1½ times as well on
the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative
performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their
use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service
practices, and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction AA A B C
WARNING: The traction
grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking
traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning or peak traction
characteristics. The traction grades, from highest
to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. The
grades represent the tire
’s ability
to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled
conditions on specified
government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
performance.
Temperature A B C WARNING:
The
temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
The temperature grades are A
(the highest), B and C,
representing the tire ’s resistance
to the generation of heat and its
ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden
tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the
326
2020 Transit (TTH) Canada/United States of America, LK3J 19A321 HA enUSA, Edition date: 201911, First-Printing Wheels and Tires
Tire Damage
Periodically inspect the tire treads
and sidewalls for damage, for
example bulges in the tread or
sidewalls, cracks in the tread
groove or separation in the tread
or sidewall. If damage is observed
or suspected have the tire
inspected by a tire professional.
Tires can be damaged during
off-road use, so inspection after
off-road use is also
recommended.
Tire Age
WARNING: Tires degrade
over time depending on many
factors such as weather, storage
conditions, and conditions of use
(load, speed, inflation pressure)
the tires experience throughout
their lives. WARNING: In general, tires
should be replaced after six
years regardless of tread wear.
However, heat caused by hot
climates or frequent high loading
conditions can accelerate the
aging process and may require
tires to be replaced more
frequently. WARNING:
You should
replace your spare tire when you
replace the road tires or after six
years due to aging even if it has
not been used. Tire Replacement
Requirements WARNING:
Only use
replacement tires and wheels
that are the same size, load
index, speed rating and type
(such as P-metric versus
LT-metric or all-season versus
all-terrain) as those originally
provided by Ford. The
recommended tire and wheel
size may be found on either the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label (affixed to either the door
hinge pillar, door-latch post, or
the door edge that meets the
door-latch post, next to the
driver's seating position), or the
Tire Label which is located on
the B-Pillar or edge of the
driver's door. If this information
is not found on these labels, then
you should contact your
authorized dealer as soon as
possible. Use of any tire or wheel
not recommended by Ford can
affect the safety and
performance of your vehicle,
which could result in an
increased risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury and death. WARNING:
Always inflate
steel carcass tires with a remote
air fill with the person inflating
standing at a minimum of
12 ft
(3.66 m) away from the wheel
and tire assembly.
338
2020 Transit (TTH) Canada/United States of America, LK3J 19A321 HA enUSA, Edition date: 201911, First-Printing Wheels and Tires
Note:
Do not raise the spare wheel bracket
without a wheel attached. Damage to the
winch mechanism could occur.
Vehicle Jack WARNING: Do not work on your
vehicle when the jack is the only support
as your vehicle could slip off the jack.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death. WARNING:
To help prevent your
vehicle from moving when changing a
wheel, shift the transmission into park
(P), set the parking brake and use an
appropriate block or wheel chock to
secure the wheel diagonally opposite to
the wheel being changed. For example,
when changing the front left wheel,
place an appropriate block or wheel
chock on the right rear wheel. WARNING:
Do not attempt to
change a tire on the side of the vehicle
close to moving traffic. Pull far enough
off the road to avoid the danger of being
hit when operating the jack or changing
the wheel. WARNING:
Always use the jack
provided as original equipment with your
vehicle. If using a jack other than the one
provided, make sure the jack capacity is
adequate for the vehicle weight,
including any vehicle cargo or
modifications. If you are unsure if the jack
capacity is adequate, contact the
authorized dealer. WARNING:
Switch off the running
boards before jacking or placing any
object under your vehicle. Never place
your hand between the extended running
board and your vehicle. A moving running
board may cause injury. Note:
Passengers should not remain in the
vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
Note: Vehicles with a Temporary Mobility
Kit do not have a vehicle jack or a lug
wrench.
Vehicle Jack Storage The jack, jack handle and wheel brace are
in a storage compartment in the front
right-hand side stepwell.
Note:
The vehicle jack is in the load space
area on vehicles with rear climate control.
354
2020 Transit (TTH) Canada/United States of America, LK3J 19A321 HA enUSA, Edition date: 201911, First-Printing Wheels and TiresE218059
Selecting the USB Device
Press the button to display the
menu.
Repeatedly press the button to scroll to
your USB device.
Press the OK button.
Playing from the USB Device Press the button to play a track.
Press the button again to pause
the track.
Press the button to skip to the
next track.
Press and hold the button to fast
forward through the track. Press the button once to return
to the beginning of a track.
Repeatedly press the button to
return to previous tracks.
Press and hold the button to fast rewind.
Sorting by Categories
You can also sort and play music by
specific categories, for example artist or
album.
Press the
OK button to view the available
categories.
USB PORT WARNING: Driving while distracted
can result in loss of vehicle control, crash
and injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the
safe operation of your vehicle. We
recommend against the use of any hand-held device while driving and
encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you
are aware of all applicable local laws
that may affect the use of electronic
devices while driving.
USB Ports could be in the following
locations:
• In the instrument panel storage bin.
• On the instrument panel below the
climate controls.
The USB port allows you to plug in media
playing devices, memory sticks and charge
devices.
See General Information (page
399).
The audio extension cable must be long
enough to allow the device to be safely
stored when your vehicle is moving.
USING VOICE RECOGNITION
Phone Voice Service
This system allows you to use the voice
recognition features of your phone and
focus on your driving. Press the voice control button
on the steering wheel.
Note: This only works when connected via
Bluetooth. See
Connecting a Bluetooth®
Device (page 397).
Note: When using voice recognition use the
language set on the device.
Note: We recommend that you check your
data plan before using your phone voice
service through the system. Using them
could result in additional charges.
398
2020 Transit (TTH) Canada/United States of America, LK3J 19A321 HA enUSA, Edition date: 201911, First-Printing Audio SystemE100027 E142599
USB and Media Player
Description
Voice Command
Play your music by category. 1
Play Album ___
Play Artist ___
Play Genre ___
Play Playlist ___
Play Song ___
Play Audiobook ___
Play Podcast ___
Browse music on a USB device.
Browse All Albums
Browse All Artists
Browse All Audiobooks
Browse All Genres
Browse All Playlists
Browse All Podcasts
Browse All Songs
Browse your music by category on a USB device. 1
Browse Album ___
Browse Artist ___
Browse Audiobook ___
Browse Genre ___
Browse Playlist ___
Browse Podcast ___
1 Add an album name, artist name, audiobook name, genre name, playlist name, podcast
name or track name to the command. Say the name exactly as it appears on your device.
Climate (If Equipped)
You can control the temperature of the
vehicle using voice commands. ___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that for
climate voice commands it can be the
desired degrees for the temperature
setting.
420
2020 Transit (TTH) Canada/United States of America, LK3J 19A321 HA enUSA, Edition date: 201911, First-Printing SYNC™ 3
1
180 Degree Camera....................................203
Camera Views.................................................... 204
Front View Camera........................................... 204
Using the 180 degree camera system.............................................................. 204
9
911 Assist...........................................................62
A
A/C See: Climate Control........................................... 121
About This Manual...........................................9
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 182
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 182
Accessories....................................................458
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 15
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control............207
Active Park Assist.........................................198 Using Active Park Assist.................................. 198
Adjusting the Headlamps........................305 Horizontal Aim Adjustment.......................... 306
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................ 305
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................97
Airbag Disposal
................................................61
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control........................................... 121
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter............296
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm - Vehicles With:
Anti-Theft Alarm Horn with Integral
Battery................................................................. 92
See: Anti-Theft Alarm - Vehicles Without: Anti-Theft Alarm Horn with Integral
Battery.................................................................. 91
All-Wheel Drive
..............................................177 AM/FM Radio - Vehicles Without:
SYNC.............................................................396
Selecting a Radio Source............................... 396
Anti-Theft Alarm - Vehicles With: Anti-Theft Alarm Horn with Integral
Battery.............................................................92
Alarm System........................................................ 92
Arming the Alarm................................................. 93
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 93
Guard Settings...................................................... 92
Triggering the Alarm............................................ 92
Anti-Theft Alarm - Vehicles Without: Anti-Theft Alarm Horn with Integral
Battery..............................................................91
Alarm System......................................................... 91
Arming the Alarm.................................................. 91
Disarming the Alarm............................................ 91
Triggering the Alarm............................................. 91
Appendices...................................................480
Applying the Parking Brake......................185
Apps..................................................................441 SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 442
Using Apps on an Android Device...............442
Using Apps on an iOS Device......................... 441
Using Mobile Navigation on an Android Device................................................................ 442
Audio System
................................................393
General Information......................................... 393
Audio Unit Clock and Date Displays - Vehicles Without: SYNC.........................397
Adjusting the Clock........................................... 397
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC 3......................................................................395
Adjusting the Volume...................................... 395
Changing Radio Stations................................ 395
Pausing or Playing Media............................... 396
Seek Down and Previous Track Button............................................................... 396
Seek Up and Next Track Button.................. 396
Sound Settings................................................... 396
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........395
Switching the Screen On and Off...............396
Audio Unit - Vehicles Without: SYNC.............................................................393
Adjusting the Volume...................................... 393
Changing Radio Stations................................ 394
Pausing or Playing Media............................... 395
Returning to the Previous Screen................394
509
2020 Transit (TTH) Canada/United States of America, LK3J 19A321 HA enUSA, Edition date: 201911, First-Printing Index
Cleaning the Interior....................................318
Fabric, Carpets, Cloth Seats, Headliners
and Floor Mats................................................ 318
Instrument Cluster Screens, LCD Screens and Radio Screens....................................... 320
Leather Interior.................................................... 319
Mirrors.................................................................... 320
Rear Windows..................................................... 320
Seatbelts............................................................... 319
Storage Compartments, Cup Holders and Ashtrays........................................................... 320
Suede Micro Fiber Fabric................................. 319
Cleaning the Wheels...................................321
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................318
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................74
Climate Control..............................................121
Closing the Sliding Door...............................81 Closing the Sliding Door From Inside Your
Vehicle.................................................................. 81
Closing the Sliding Door From Outside Your Vehicle................................................................. 82
Closing the Sliding Door With the Remote Control................................................................ 85
Cold Weather Precautions
.......................254
Connected Vehicle......................................388 Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile
Network........................................................... 388
Connected Vehicle Limitations..............388
Connected Vehicle Requirements
........388
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: Modem
...........................389
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: SYNC 3...........................390
Connecting a Bluetooth® Device - Vehicles Without: SYNC.........................397
Pairing a Device.................................................. 397
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network.......................................................388
Connecting FordPass to the Modem.........388
Enabling and Disabling the Modem...........388
What Is the Modem.......................................... 388
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network.......................................................388
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check........................... 298
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......60 Creating a MyKey............................................72
MyKey Information Messages.......................... 72
Creating a Wi-Fi Hotspot..........................392 Connecting a Device to the Wi-Fi
Hotspot............................................................. 392
Finding the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name and Password......................................................... 392
Cross Traffic Alert........................................224 Cross Traffic Alert behavior when trailer is
attached........................................................... 226
Cross Traffic Alert Indicator........................... 226
Cross Traffic Alert Information Messages.......................................................... 227
Cross Traffic Alert System Limitations...................................................... 226
Cross Traffic Alert System Sensors............226
Switching the System On and Off..............226
Using Cross Traffic Alert.................................. 224
Cruise Control...............................................206 Principle of Operation..................................... 206
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control.............................. 206
Customer Assistance.................................266
D
Data Recording
..................................................11
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment
Data....................................................................... 13
Event Data................................................................ 13
Service Data............................................................ 12
Services That Third Parties Provide...............14
Services That We Provide.................................. 14
Vehicles With a Modem...................................... 14
Vehicles With an Emergency Call System.................................................................. 15
Vehicles With SYNC............................................. 14
Daytime Running Lamps
...........................103
Type 1 - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)...................................... 103
Type 2 - Configurable........................................ 103
Declaration of Conformity
.......................508
Radio Frequency Statement........................ 508
Diesel Particulate Filter
...............................167
Diesel Particulate Filter Automatic
Regeneration................................................... 168
Diesel Particulate Filter Information Messages........................................................... 172
512
2020 Transit (TTH) Canada/United States of America, LK3J 19A321 HA enUSA, Edition date: 201911, First-Printing Index