2021 FORD TRANSIT ignition

ADJUSTING THE STEERING
WHEEL
WARNING: Do not adjust the
steering wheel when your vehicle is
moving.
Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the
correct position. See Sitting in the Correct
Position
(page 126). 1. Unlock the steering column.
2.
Adjust the steering wheel to the desired
position. 3. Lock the steering column.
LOCKING THE STEERING
WHEEL
1. Remove the key from the ignition.
2. Slightly rotate the steering wheel to
engage the lock.
Unlocking the Steering Wheel WARNING:
Always check that the
steering is unlocked before attempting
to move your vehicle.
1. Insert the key in the ignition.
2. Turn the key to position
I.
Note: You may have to slightly rotate the
steering wheel to assist unlocking it.
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High sensitivity.
A
Autowipers on.
B
Low sensitivity.
C
Move the wiper lever upward to the first
position to switch autowipers on.
Use the rotary control to adjust the
sensitivity of the autowipers. When you
select low sensitivity, the wipers operate
when the sensor detects a large amount
of water on the windshield. When you
select high sensitivity, the wipers operate
when the sensor detects a small amount
of water on the windshield.
Note: Keep the outside of the windshield
clean. The rain sensor is very sensitive and
the wipers may operate if dirt, mist or
insects hit the windshield. If you leave autowipers on, it may not
operate when you switch the ignition on
during freezing temperatures. This is
because the system has deactivated the
rain sensor to prevent damage to the
windshield wipers. Defrost the windshield
before reactivating the rain sensor. You
can reactivate the rain sensor by moving
the rotary control or switching autowipers
off and on.
Note:
Fully defrost the windshield before
you switch the windshield wipers on.
Note: Make sure that you switch the
windshield wipers off before entering a car
wash.
Wet or winter weather conditions could
cause unexpected wiping or smearing.
To keep the windshield clear:
• Lower the sensitivity of the autowipers
to reduce the amount of smearing on
the windshield.
• Switch autowipers off.
Note: If streaks or smears appear on the
windshield, clean the windshield and the
wiper blades. See Checking the Wiper
Blades (page 294). If that does not resolve
the issue, install new wiper blades. See
Changing the Front Wiper Blades
(page
295).
Settings
To switch autowipers on or off, use the information display controls on the steering
wheel to select the following: Action
Menu Item
Press the menu button.
Settings
Press the
OK button.
Vehicle Settings
Press the
OK button.
Wipers
Press the
OK button.
Rain Sensing
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Condensation in the Exterior Front
Lamps and Rear Lamps
Exterior front lamps and rear lamps have
vents to accommodate normal changes
in air pressure.
Condensation can be a natural by-product
of this design. When moist air enters the
lamp assembly through the vents, there is
a possibility that condensation can occur
when the temperature is cold. When
normal condensation occurs, a fine mist
can form on the interior of the lens. The
fine mist eventually clears and exits
through the vents during normal operation.
Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours
under dry weather conditions.
Examples of acceptable condensation are:
•
The presence of a fine mist (no streaks,
drip marks or large droplets).
• A fine mist covers less than 50% of the
lens.
Examples of unacceptable condensation
are:
• A water puddle inside the lamp.
• Streaks, drip marks or large droplets
present on the interior of the lens.
If you see any unacceptable condensation,
have your vehicle checked by an authorized
dealer. LIGHTING CONTROL
Lighting Control Positions
Lamps off.
A
Parking lamps, instrument panel
lamps and license plate lamps.
B
Headlamps.
C
Autolamps. See Autolamps
(page 101).
D
Switching the Parking Lamps On
1. Switch the ignition off.
2. Set the lighting control to the parking lamps position.
Note: Parking lamps could turn off to
prevent the vehicle battery from running out
of charge.
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The headlamps remain on for a period of
time after you switch the ignition off. Use
the information display controls to adjust
the period of time that the headlamps
remain on.
Adjusting the Period of Time That
the Headlamps Remain On
1. Using the information display controls
on the steering wheel, select Settings.
2. Select Vehicle Settings.
3. Select
Lighting.
4. Select
Autolamp Delay.
5. Select a setting.
6. Press the
OK button.
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING
DIMMER
The instrument lighting dimmer buttons
are on the lighting control. Repeatedly press one of the
buttons to adjust the brightness.
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS
(IF
EQUIPPED) WARNING:
The daytime running
lamps system does not activate the rear
lamps and may not provide adequate
lighting during low visibility driving
conditions. Also, the autolamps switch
position may not activate the headlamps in all low visibility conditions, such as
daytime fog. Make sure the headlamps
are switched to auto or on, as
appropriate, during all low visibility
conditions. Failure to do so may result in
a crash.
Type 1 - Conventional (Non-
Configurable)
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1. The ignition is switched to the on position.
2. The lighting control is in the off, parking
lamp or autolamps positions.
3. The headlamps are off.
Type 2 - Configurable
Switch the daytime running lamps on or
off using the information display controls.
See
Information Displays (page 115).
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1. They are switched on in the information
display. See
Information Displays
(page 115).
2. The ignition is switched to the on position.
3. The lighting control is in the autolamps
position.
4. The headlamps are off.
The other lighting control switch positions
do not activate the daytime running lamps,
and you can use them to temporarily
override autolamp control.
When switched off in the information
display, the daytime running lamps are off
in all lighting control switch positions.
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Note:
The brightness of the daytime running
lamps may decrease when the front fog
lamps are switched on.
Front Fog Lamp Indicator It illuminates when you switch
the front fog lamps on.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Switching the Direction Indicators
On and Off Push the lever up or down to switch the
direction indicators on.
Note:
Tap the lever up or down to make the
direction indicators flash three times.
Set the lever to the middle position to
switch the direction indicators off.
Direction Indicator Flashes when you switch the
direction indicators on.
Note: An increase in the rate of flashing
warns of a failed indicator bulb. INTERIOR LAMPS - VAN
Switching the Courtesy Lamps On
and Off Fully press the button on the
overhead console to switch the
courtesy lamps on.
Fully press the button on the
overhead console to switch the
courtesy lamps off.
Courtesy Lamp Function
When you switch the courtesy lamp
function on, the courtesy lamps turn on if:
• You open a door.
• You press the unlock button on the
remote control.
• You switch the ignition off.
Switching the Courtesy Lamp Function
On Set the switch to the middle position.
Switching the Front Map Reading
Lamps On and Off
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CARGO LAMPS
Switching the Cargo Lamps Off
Press the button to switch the cargo lamps
off when a door is open.
Note:
The cargo lamps switch only
operates when the ignition is off.
The switch is inside the cargo area, behind
the left-hand rear door.
The cargo lamps turn off after a short
period of time to prevent the battery from
running out of charge.
Switching the Cargo Lamps On
Press the button to switch the cargo lamps
on.
If the cargo lamps turned off to prevent
the battery from running out of charge or
you switched them off by pressing the
button, reset the switch first.
Resetting the Switch
To reset the switch, do one of the
following:
• Lock or unlock a door.
• Open or close a front door.
• Switch the ignition on then off.
Press the button to switch the cargo lamps
on.
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POWER WINDOWS
Opening and Closing the Windows
WARNING: Do not leave children
unattended in your vehicle and do not
let them play with the power windows.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury. WARNING:
When closing the
power windows, verify they are free of
obstruction and make sure that children
and pets are not in the proximity of the
window openings. Press the control to open the
window. Lift the control to close
the window.
Note: The power windows operate with the
ignition on, and for several minutes after you
switch the ignition off or until you open a
front door.
To reduce wind noise or pulsing noise when
one window is open, slightly open the
opposite window.
One-Touch Open
Fully press the control and release it. Press
again or lift it to stop the window.
One-Touch Close
Fully lift the control and release it. Press
again or lift it to stop the window.
Resetting One-Touch Close
1. Lift and hold the switch until the window is fully closed.
2. Release the switch.
3. Lift the switch again for one more second.
4. Release the switch. 5. Lift the switch again for one more
second.
Note: Repeat the procedure if the window
does not close when you use one-touch.
Bounce-Back
The window stops and reverses if it detects
an obstruction while closing.
Overriding Bounce-Back WARNING:
If you override
bounce-back, the window does not
reverse if it detects an obstacle. Take
care when closing the windows to avoid
personal injury or damage to your
vehicle.
1. Close the window until it reaches the point of resistance and let it reverse.
2. Close the window a third time to the point of resistance. Bounce-back is
now disabled and you can close the
window manually.
Note: The window goes past the point of
resistance and you can fully close it.
Note: If the window does not close, have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Resetting Bounce-Back WARNING: Bounce-back is off until
you reset the memory. Take care when
closing the windows to avoid personal
injury or damage to your vehicle.
1. Lift and hold the switch until the window is fully closed.
2. Release the switch.
3. Lift the switch again for one more second.
4. Release the switch.
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5. Lift the switch again for one more
second.
Note: Repeat the procedure if the window
does not close when you use one-touch.
Note: If you have disconnected the battery,
you must reset the bounce-back memory.
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Power Exterior Mirrors WARNING: Do not adjust the
mirrors when your vehicle is moving. This
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, serious personal injury or death. Left-hand mirror
A
OffB
Right-hand mirror
C Move the controller in the direction of the
arrows to adjust the mirror.
Power Folding Mirrors
(If Equipped)
Folding and Unfolding
The power folding mirrors operate with the
ignition on, and for several minutes after
you switch the ignition off. Move the controller downward to fold or
unfold the mirrors.
Note:
You can only fold the mirrors when
the controller is set to position B.
Note: If you fold and unfold the mirrors
several times within one minute, the power
fold function may turn off to protect the
motors from overheating.
Note: Do not manually fold or unfold power
folding mirrors.
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