2021 FORD TRANSIT Owners Manual

running pedestrians, partly obscured
pedestrians, or pedestrians that the
system cannot distinguish from a group.
Failure to take care may result in the loss
of control of your vehicle, serious
personal injury or death.
WARNING: The Pre-Collision Assist
system with brake support cannot help
prevent all collisions. Do not rely on this
system to replace your judgment and the
need to maintain correct distance and
speed.
The pre-collision assist system is active
when your vehicle reaches a speed greater
than approximately 6 mph (10 km/h).
Pedestrian detection is active at speeds
up to
50 mph (80 km/h). Note:
The system is not designed to detect
animals.
Note: The system is not designed to detect
vehicles or cyclists that are traveling in a
different direction. If your vehicle is rapidly approaching
another stationary vehicle, a vehicle or
cyclist traveling in the same direction as
yours, or a pedestrian within your driving
path, the system is designed to provide
three levels of functionality.
Description
Level of Functionality
When activated, a warning lamp flashes and an audible
warning sounds.
Alert
The system is designed to help reduce the impact speed by
preparing the brakes for rapid braking. The system does not
automatically apply the brakes. If you press the brake pedal,
the system could apply additional braking up to maximum
braking force, even if you lightly press the brake pedal.
Brake support
The system is designed to apply the brakes if it detects a
crash is imminent. This may help reduce impact or avoid the
crash.
Active braking - vehicles
without adaptive cruise
control
The system is active at speeds up to
80 mph (130 km/h).
The system is designed to apply the brakes if it detects a
crash is imminent. This may help reduce impact or avoid the
crash.
Active braking - vehicles
with adaptive cruise
control
Switching Active Braking On and
Off
1. Using the information display controls on the steering wheel, select
Driver
Assist..
2. Select
Pre-Collision Assist. 3. Switch
Active Braking on or off.
Distance Alert
(If Equipped)
A warning lamp illuminates if the distance
to the vehicle ahead is small.
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Note:
The warning lamp does not
illuminate if cruise control or adaptive cruise
control is active.
Setting the Distance Alert Sensitivity
1. Using the information display controls on the steering wheel, select Driver
Assist..
2. Select
Pre-Collision Assist.
3. Select
Alert Sensitivity. 4. Select a setting and press the
OK
button.
Distance Indication
(If Equipped)
A graphical indication displays the time
gap to vehicles ahead of you traveling in
the same direction.
Note: The graphic does not display if you
switch on cruise control or adaptive cruise
control. Time Gap
Distance Gap
Distance Indic-
ator Color
System Sensit-
ivity
Vehicle Speed
Greater than 0.9seconds.
Greater than
82.0 ft (25 m)
.
Gray.
Normal.
62 mph
(100 km/h)
0.6-0.9
seconds.
55.8–82.0 ft
(17 –25 m)
.
Yellow.
Less than 0.6seconds.
Less than
55.8 ft (17 m)
.
Red.
Switching Distance Indication On and
Off
1. Using the information display controls on the steering wheel, select
Driver
Assist..
2. Select
Pre-Collision Assist.
3. Switch
Distance Indication on or off. Pre-Collision Assist System
Sensors
Vehicles without Adaptive Cruise
Control The camera is mounted behind the interior
mirror.
Note:
Keep the sensors free from snow, ice
and large accumulations of dirt.
Note: Do not clean the sensors with sharp
objects.
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Note:
If your vehicle sustains damage
leaving the sensors misaligned, this may
cause inaccurate measurements or false
alerts.
Blocked sensors could affect system
accuracy. A message may appear in the
information display.
Vehicles with Adaptive Cruise Control The camera is mounted behind the interior
mirror. The radar sensor is behind the front grille
below the license plate.
Note:
Keep the sensors free from snow, ice
and large accumulations of dirt.
Note: Do not clean the sensors with sharp
objects.
Note: If your vehicle sustains damage
leaving the sensors misaligned, this may
cause inaccurate measurements or false
alerts.
Blocked sensors could affect system
accuracy. A message may appear in the
information display.
Pre-Collision Assist Warning Lamp It illuminates if your vehicle
rapidly approaches another
vehicle, to warn you of the risk of
a crash with the vehicle in front of you.
It could illuminate red if the distance to the
vehicle ahead is small.
It illuminates amber when you switch the
system off or if the system is not available.
Pre-Collision Assist Information Messages Action
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Pre-Collision Assist Not
Available
The sensors are dirty. Clean the sensors. If the message
continues to appear, have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Pre-Collision Assist Not
Available Sensor Blocked
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The following table lists possible causes and actions for when a blocked sensor
message may display.
Action
Cause
Clean the radiator grille in front of the radar
or remove any obstruction.
The surface of the radar in the radiator grille
is dirty or obstructed.
Wait for a short period of time. It may take
several minutes for the system to detect
that there is no obstruction.
The surface of the radar is clean but the
message remains in the display.
The system is temporarily disabled. The
system should reactivate after a short
period of time when the weather conditions
improve.
Heavy rain, spray, snow, or fog is interfering
with the radar signals.
Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
The radar is misaligned.
Clean the outside of the windshield in front
of the camera.
The windshield in front of the camera is
dirty or obstructed.
Wait for a short period of time. It may take
several minutes for the camera to detect
that there is no obstruction.
The windshield in front of the camera is
clean but the message remains in the
display.
Wait for a short period of time. The
message should clear when the temper-
ature around the camera decreases.
Excessive heat around the camera.
FRONT VIEW CAMERA WARNING: The front camera
system still requires the driver to use it
in conjunction with looking out of your
vehicle. The front view camera is located in the
grille.
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Using the Front View Camera
The front view camera provides a video
image of the area in front of your vehicle.
To use the front view camera system,
place the transmission in any gear except
reverse (R). An image of the front of your
vehicle appears once you press the camera
enable button and your vehicle speed is
below 6 mph (10 km/h).
Note: The area displayed on the screen may
vary according to your vehicle's orientation
or road condition.
Note: The front view camera will switch off
if your vehicle speed exceeds
6 mph
(10 km/h). You will have to switch the
system back on by using the enable button
once below the speed threshold.
Note: The camera system may not operate
correctly if mud, water or debris obstructs
the camera's view. You can clean the lens
with a soft, lint-free cloth and non-abrasive
cleaner or by using your front washer. See
Wipers and Washers
(page 97). The camera button is located on
the audio unit.
Camera Views
Press the camera button to toggle
between different views.
• Front Normal View: Provides an image
of what is directly in front of your
vehicle.
• Front Split View: Provides an extended
view of what is in front of your vehicle.
Access this view by pressing the
camera button from the Front Normal
View screen. DRIVE CONTROL
Selectable Drive Modes
Your vehicle has various drive modes that
you can select for different driving
conditions. Depending on the drive mode
that you select, the system adjusts various
vehicle settings, for example steering, gear
shifting, handling and powertrain response.
Selecting a Drive Mode
The button is on the instrument panel.
Repeatedly press the button to
scroll through the available drive
modes. Release the button to
confirm your selected drive mode.
Normal Vehicle settings suited for
balanced driving.
Note: This is the default mode each time
you switch the ignition on.
Eco Vehicle settings suited for
economical driving.
Slippery Vehicle settings suited for driving
on slippery roads.
Tow/Haul Vehicle settings suited for
towing or hauling.
Mud/Ruts Vehicle settings suited for driving
through mud and ruts.
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Selectable Drive Modes Information Messages
Action
Message
The system is not available. If it is still not available the next
time you switch the ignition on, the system has detected a
fault that requires service. Have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible.
Drive Mode Not Available
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ROOF RACKS AND LOAD
CARRIERS - BUS
WARNING: Your vehicle is not
approved for roof racks. Never install a
roof rack to your vehicle.
ROOF RACKS AND LOAD
CARRIERS - VAN WARNING:
When loading the roof
racks, we recommend you evenly
distribute the load, as well as maintain
a low center of gravity. Loaded vehicles,
with higher centers of gravity, may
handle differently than unloaded
vehicles. Take extra precautions, such
as slower speeds and increased stopping
distance, when driving a heavily loaded
vehicle. WARNING:
Do not exceed the
maximum front and rear axle loads for
your vehicle. WARNING:
Read and follow the
manufacturer's instructions when you
are fitting a roof rack.
Maximum Roof Load lb (kg)
Variant
419 (190)
Low-Roof.
331 (150)
Medium-Roof.
220 (100)
High-Roof.
Make sure that you securely fasten the
load. Check that the straps are secure
before driving and at each fuel stop. We recommend that you use genuine Ford
accessory crossbars specifically designed
for your vehicle.
Never place loads directly on the roof
panel.
LOAD RETAINING FIXTURES
Securing Cargo
Maximum Load
Value
Variant
1,125 lb (5,000 N)
All Van
Note: The number of load retaining fixtures
may vary depending on your vehicle model.
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LOAD LIMIT
Vehicle Loading - with and
without a Trailer
This section guides you in the
proper loading of your vehicle,
trailer, or both. Keep your loaded
vehicle weight within its design
rating capability, with or without
a trailer. Properly loading your
vehicle provides maximum return
of vehicle design performance.
Before you load your vehicle,
become familiar with the
following terms for determining
your vehicle
’s weight rating, with
or without a trailer, from the
vehicle ’s Tire and Loading
Information label or Safety
Compliance Certification label. Tire and Loading Label Information
Example: Payload
Payload is the combined weight
of cargo and passengers that your
vehicle is carrying. The maximum
payload for your vehicle appears
on the Tire and Loading label. The
label is either on the B-pillar or the
edge of the driver door. Vehicles
exported outside the US and
Canada may not have a tire and
loading label. Look for
“The
combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed
XXX kg OR XXX lb ” for maximum
payload. The payload listed on the
Tire and Loading Information label
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