2021 FORD TRANSIT park assist

Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstruc-
tions. Clean if necessary.
Cooling system fluid level and coolant
strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if
necessary.
Front door check arms for correct opera-
tion.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for
correct operation. Lubricate if necessary.
Parking brake for correct operation.
Seatbelts and seat latches for wear and
function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag
and seatbelt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean
or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running
correctly, it is important to have the
systems on your vehicle checked regularly.
This can help identify potential issues and
prevent major problems. We recommend
having the following multi-point inspection
performed at every scheduled
maintenance interval to help make sure
your vehicle keeps running correctly. Multi-point inspection
Accessory drive belt(s).
Battery performance.
Engine air filter. Multi-point inspection
Exhaust system.
Exterior lamps and hazard warning
system operation.
Fluid levels *
; fill if necessary.
For oil and fluid leaks.
Horn operation.
Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses.
Suspension component for leaks or
damage.
Steering and linkage.
Tires (including spare) for wear and
correct pressure **
.
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits.
Washer spray and wiper operation.
* Brake, coolant recovery reservoir,
automatic transmission, power steering (if
equipped with hydraulic power assist
steering) and window washer.
** If your vehicle is equipped with a
temporary mobility kit, check the tire
sealant expiration Use By date on the
canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive
way to perform a thorough inspection of
your vehicle. Your checklist gives you
immediate feedback on the overall
condition of your vehicle.
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1
180 Degree Camera.....................................196
Camera Views...................................................... 197
Front View Camera............................................ 196
Using the 180 degree camera system.........197
9
911 Assist
............................................................61
A
A/C See: Climate Control.......................................... 122
About This Manual...........................................9
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 170
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 170
Accessories....................................................442
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control............199
Active Park Assist..........................................191 Using Active Park Assist.................................... 191
Adjusting the Headlamps
.........................293
Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 294
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 293
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................96
Airbag Disposal
..............................................60
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 122
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter............284
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm - Vehicles With:
Anti-Theft Alarm Horn with Integral
Battery.................................................................. 91
See: Anti-Theft Alarm - Vehicles Without: Anti-Theft Alarm Horn with Integral
Battery................................................................ 90
All-Wheel Drive.............................................165
AM/FM Radio - Vehicles Without: SYNC.............................................................379
Selecting a Radio Source................................ 379Anti-Theft Alarm - Vehicles With:
Anti-Theft Alarm Horn with Integral
Battery..............................................................91
Alarm System......................................................... 91
Arming the Alarm................................................. 92
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 92
Guard Settings....................................................... 91
Triggering the Alarm............................................. 91
Anti-Theft Alarm - Vehicles Without: Anti-Theft Alarm Horn with Integral
Battery............................................................90
Alarm System....................................................... 90
Arming the Alarm................................................ 90
Disarming the Alarm.......................................... 90
Triggering the Alarm........................................... 90
Appendices.....................................................461
Applying the Electric Parking Brake........177
Applying the Electric Parking Brake in an Emergency....................................................177
Applying the Parking Brake.......................174
Apps
..................................................................425
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 426
Using Apps on an Android Device...............426
Using Apps on an iOS Device........................ 425
Using Mobile Navigation on an Android Device............................................................... 426
Audio System
................................................376
General Information.......................................... 376
Audio Unit Clock and Date Displays - Vehicles Without: SYNC
........................380
Adjusting the Clock.......................................... 380
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC 3.......................................................................378
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 378
Changing Radio Stations................................ 379
Next Track Button.............................................. 379
Pausing or Playing Media................................ 379
Previous Track Button...................................... 379
Sound Settings................................................... 379
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........378
Switching the Screen On and Off................379
Audio Unit - Vehicles Without: SYNC
..............................................................376
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 376
Changing Radio Stations................................. 377
Pausing or Playing Media................................ 378
Returning to the Previous Screen.................377
Scrolling Through the Menu Options..........377
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Tow Hitch..............................................................
240
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 240
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 244
Trailer Towing Connector................................ 239
When Towing a Trailer..................................... 244
Event Data.........................................................15
Export Unique Options.............................460
Exterior Mirrors
..............................................108
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................. 109
Power Exterior Mirrors...................................... 108
Power Folding Mirrors....................................... 108
F
Fan See: Engine Cooling Fan................................. 285
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................44 Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 45
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................44
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 339
Flat Tire Inflation See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................. 312
Floor Mats
.......................................................247
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps...................................... 104
Ford Credit.....................................................256 US Only.................................................................. 256
Ford Protect..................................................444 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 445
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)................................................................. 444
Front Fog Lamps
..........................................104
Front Fog Lamp Indicator................................ 105
Switching the Front Fog Lamps On or Off....................................................................... 104
Front Parking Aid...........................................187 Front Parking Aid Information
Messages.......................................................... 189
Object Distance Indicator............................... 188
Front View Camera.....................................225 Using the Front View Camera....................... 226
Front Wiper Blades See: Changing the Front Wiper Blades......295
Fuel and Refueling........................................151
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................153
Fuel Filter
........................................................294 Fuel Quality - E85..........................................151
Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles.............................................................. 151
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline............................................................. 152
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................153 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 153
Fuel Shutoff
..................................................250
Ignition Switch.................................................... 250
Keyless Starting................................................... 251
Fuse Box Locations
.....................................263
Body Control Module....................................... 263
Driver Compartment Fuse Box..................... 263
Engine Compartment Fuse Box................... 263
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box............263
Pre-fuse Box........................................................ 263
Fuses................................................................263
Fuse Specification Chart..........................264 Body Control Module......................................... 271
Driver Compartment Fuse Box..................... 267
Engine Compartment Fuse Box................... 264
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box............273
Pre-fuse Box......................................................... 275
G
Gauges..............................................................110 Automatic Transmission Position
Indicators............................................................ 111
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............111
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 111
Information Display............................................ 110
Instrument Cluster.............................................. 110
Speedometer......................................................... 111
Tachometer........................................................... 110
Gearbox See: Transmission............................................... 161
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................63
General Maintenance Information
.......446
Multi-point Inspection..................................... 448
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 447
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 446
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 446
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?.................................................... 446
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................259
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PATS
See: Passive Anti-Theft System - Vehicles
With: Passive Anti-Theft System
(PATS)................................................................. 89
Perchlorate....................................................459
Personalized Settings..................................118
Chimes..................................................................... 119
Language................................................................ 118
Measure Unit......................................................... 119
Temperature Unit................................................ 119
Tire Pressure Unit................................................ 119
Phone...............................................................418 Android Auto........................................................ 419
Apple CarPlay...................................................... 419
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 418
Text Messaging................................................... 419
Using Your Cell Phone...................................... 418
Playing Media From a USB Device - Vehicles Without: SYNC.........................381
Selecting the USB Device................................ 381
Supported Audio File Formats...................... 381
Post-Crash Alert System
..........................255
How Does the Post-Crash Alert System
Work................................................................... 255
Post-Crash Alert System Limitations........255
Switching the Post-Crash Alert System Off....................................................................... 255
What Is the Post-Crash Alert System.............................................................. 255
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 76
Power Running Boards
................................93
Power Seats.....................................................131 Power Lumbar...................................................... 132
Power Windows
............................................107
Bounce-Back........................................................ 107
Opening and Closing the Windows.............107
Overriding Bounce-Back.................................. 107
Resetting Bounce-Back................................... 107
Pre-Collision Assist......................................221 Distance Alert...................................................... 222
Distance Indication............................................ 223
Pre-Collision Assist Information Messages......................................................... 224
Pre-Collision Assist System Sensors..........223
Pre-Collision Assist Warning Lamp............224
Switching Active Braking On and Off.........222 Programming a MyKey..................................71
Protecting the Environment........................18
Puncture
See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 339
Pushing the Parking Brake Lever Down
...............................................................175
R
Rear Occupant Alert System Audible Warnings ........................................................
137
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators - Vehicles With: SYNC 3...........................137
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators - Vehicles With: SYNC..............................137
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations...................................................136
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions..................................................136
Rear Occupant Alert System...................136
Rear Overhead Storage
..............................142
Locating the Rear Overhead Storage..........142
Rear Overhead Storage Load
Capacities......................................................... 143
Rear Parking Aid............................................185 Object Distance Indicator............................... 186
Rear Parking Aid Information Messages.......................................................... 187
Rear Passenger Climate Controls
...........124
Adjusting the Blower Motor Speed..............124
Directing Air to the Footwell Air
Vents................................................................... 124
Directing Air to the Overhead Air Vents................................................................... 124
Directing Air to the Overhead Air Vents and the Footwell Air Vents.................................. 124
Rear Seats.......................................................132 Installing the Seats............................................ 134
Recline Adjustment............................................ 132
Removing Seats (Passenger Vehicles)............................................................ 133
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera - Vehicles With:
Parking Aid Camera...................................... 193
Rear View Camera - Vehicles With: Parking Aid Camera..................................193
Enhanced Parking Aids or Park Pilot...........196
Rear View Camera Locations........................ 194
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System Settings..................................................
195
Using the Rear View Camera......................... 194
Recommended Towing Weights - Chassis Cab/Crew Van/Cutaway/
Van.................................................................235
Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight for Your Vehicle............................... 237
Recommended Towing Weights - M2 Bus..................................................................237
Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight for Your Vehicle.............................. 239
Reduced Engine Performance................246
Refueling..........................................................155 System Warnings............................................... 156
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery Has Run Out of
Charge
............................................................178
Releasing the Parking Brake.....................174
Remote Control - Vehicles With: Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS)......................65
Changing the Remote Control Battery........66
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 65
Locating Your Vehicle......................................... 66
Programming a New Remote Control.........66
Switching the Panic Alarm On and Off........67
Remote Control - Vehicles With: Power Sliding Door...................................................67
Changing the Remote Control Battery.........67
Locating Your Vehicle......................................... 68
Remote Control Information Messages........................................................... 69
Remote Control - Vehicles Without: Passive Anti-Theft System
(PATS).............................................................64
Changing the Remote Control Battery........64
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 64
Locating Your Vehicle......................................... 65
Programming a New Remote Control.........64
Switching the Panic Alarm On and Off........................................................................\
. 65
Remotely Starting and Stopping the Vehicle...........................................................120
Remote Start Limitations..........................120
Remote Start
.................................................120
Remote Start Settings................................120
Climate Control Settings................................. 120
Heated Seat Settings......................................... 121
Setting the Remote Start Duration...............121 Removing a Headlamp..............................295
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............308
Replacement Parts
Recommendation....................................459
Collision Repairs................................................ 459
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.............................................................. 459
Warranty on Replacement Parts.................459
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................69
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter...................125
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................262
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)...............................................................261
Resetting the Power Sliding Door...........84
Restarting the Engine.................................148
Roadside Assistance
..................................249
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance....................................................... 250
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance................................... 249
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance................................... 249
Roadside Emergencies..............................249
Roof Racks and Load Carriers - Bus
..................................................................228
Roof Racks and Load Carriers - Van.................................................................228
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................. 247
Running Out of Fuel.....................................153 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container.......................................................... 154
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................. 154
S
Safety Canopy ™
............................................58
Safety Precautions........................................151
Scheduled Maintenance
..........................446
Seatbelt Extensions......................................49
Seatbelt Height Adjustment
.....................46
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................47
Belt-Minder™........................................................ 47
Seatbelts...........................................................43 Principle of Operation........................................ 43
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Using Traction Control...............................180
Switching the System Off or On................... 180
System Indicator Lights and Messages......................................................... 180
Using Voice Recognition...........................382 Apps........................................................................\
407
Automatic Blower Motor Speed Reduction ........................................................ 408
Climate................................................................. 404
Entertainment.................................................... 403
General.................................................................. 402
Initiating a Voice Session................................ 384
Navigation........................................................... 406
Phone.................................................................... 405
Phone Voice Service......................................... 382
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 407
System Interaction and Feedback..............385
Voice Settings.................................................... 408
Using Winter Tires.......................................332
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
........................259
V
Vehicle Care...................................................302
Vehicle Identification Number
................356
Vehicle Storage............................................308 Battery................................................................... 309
Body....................................................................... 309
Brakes.................................................................... 309
Cooling system.................................................. 309
Engine.................................................................... 309
Fuel system......................................................... 309
General.................................................................. 308
Miscellaneous.................................................... 309
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................309
Tires........................................................................\
309
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot................................375
Ventilation See: Climate Control.......................................... 122
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............356
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................111
Washer Fluid Check....................................294 Washers
See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 303
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 97
Waxing............................................................304
What Is 911 Assist............................................61
What Is a Connected Vehicle...................371
What Is Auto-Start-Stop...........................148
What Is Remote Start.................................120
What Is the Cabin Air Filter.......................125
What Is the Electric Parking Brake..........177
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System...........................................................136
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 339
Wheels and Tires...........................................311 General Information........................................... 311
Windows and Mirrors..................................107
Windshield Washers.....................................99 Settings................................................................... 99
Windshield Wipers.........................................97 Intermittent Wipe................................................. 97
Winter Tires See: Using Winter Tires.................................... 332
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................. 294
Wipers and Washers.....................................97
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