2021 FORD TRANSIT emergency towing

Cruise Control
Principle of Operation
...............................198
Using Cruise Control ..................................
198
Using Adaptive Cruise Control ...............
199
Driving Aids
Speed Limiter ..............................................
206
Driver Alert .....................................................
207
Lane Keeping System ...............................
208
Blind Spot Information System ..............
212
Cross Traffic Alert ........................................
216
Eco .....................................................................
219
Steering ..........................................................
220
Pre-Collision Assist .....................................
221
Front View Camera ....................................
225
Drive Control .................................................
226
Load Carrying
Roof Racks and Load Carriers - Bus .....
228
Roof Racks and Load Carriers - Van ........................................................................\
228
Load Retaining Fixtures ............................
228
Load Limit ......................................................
229
Towing
Towing a Trailer ...........................................
234
Recommended Towing Weights - Chassis Cab/Crew Van/Cutaway/Van
........................................................................\
235
Recommended Towing Weights - M2 Bus ................................................................
237
Essential Towing Checks .........................
239
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels .....
245
Driving Hints
Reduced Engine Performance ...............
246
Economical Driving ....................................
246
Cold Weather Precautions ......................
246
Breaking-In ....................................................
247
Driving Through Water ..............................
247Floor Mats
......................................................
247
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance .................................
249
Hazard Flashers ..........................................
250
Emergency Exit - M2 Bus .........................
250
Fuel Shutoff ..................................................
250
Jump Starting the Vehicle ........................
251
Transporting the Vehicle ..........................
253
Towing Points ...............................................
254
Crash and Breakdown Information
Post-Crash Alert System .........................
255
Customer Assistance
Ford Credit ....................................................
256
Getting the Services You Need ..............
256
In California (U.S. Only) ............................
257
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) ....................
258
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) ......................
259
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada .......................................................
259
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
.
261
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
.
261
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
262
Fuses
Fuse Box Locations ....................................
263
Fuse Specification Chart .........................
264
Changing a Fuse ..........................................
276
Maintenance
General Information ..................................
278
Opening and Closing the Hood .............
278
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WHAT IS THE ELECTRIC
PARKING BRAKE
The electric parking brake is used to hold
your vehicle on slopes and flat roads.
APPLYING THE ELECTRIC
PARKING BRAKE
WARNING: Always fully apply the
parking brake and make sure you shift
into park (P). Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death. WARNING:
If you drive extended
distances with the parking brake applied,
you could cause damage to the brake
system. The switch is next to the steering
wheel on the lower part of the
instrument panel.
1. Pull the switch up.
The red warning lamp flashes during
operation and illuminates when the parking
brake is applied.
Note: You can apply the electric parking
brake when the ignition is off.
Note: The electric parking brake could
apply when you shift into park (P).
See
Automatic Transmission (page 161).
APPLYING THE ELECTRIC
PARKING BRAKE IN AN
EMERGENCY
You can use the electric parking brake to
slow or stop your vehicle in an emergency.
1. Pull the switch up and hold it. The electric parking brake continues to
slow your vehicle down unless you release
the switch.
The red warning lamp illuminates, a tone
sounds and the stoplamps turn on when
you use the electric parking brake in an
emergency.
Note:
Do not apply the electric parking
brake when your vehicle is moving, except
in an emergency.
MANUALLY RELEASING THE
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal.
3. Push the switch down.
The red warning lamp turns off.
Pulling Away on a Hill When Towing a
Trailer
1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Pull the switch upward and hold it.
3. Shift into gear.
4. Press the accelerator pedal until engine
has developed sufficient torque to
prevent your vehicle from rolling down
the hill.
5. Release the switch and pull away in a normal manner.
AUTOMATICALLY RELEASING
THE ELECTRIC PARKING
BRAKE
1. Close the driver door.
2. Shift into gear.
3. Press the accelerator pedal and pull away in a normal manner.
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5. If the trailer wheels lock, indicated by
squealing tires, reduce the gain setting.
If the trailer wheels turn freely, increase
the gain setting. Repeat steps four and
five until the gain setting is at a point just below trailer wheel lock. If towing
a heavier trailer, trailer wheel lock may
not be attainable even with the
maximum gain setting of 10.
System Warning Messages Action and Description
Message
Displays in response to faults sensed by the trailer brake
controller, accompanied by a single tone. If this message
appears, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible
for diagnosis and repair. The controller may still function, but
performance may be degraded.
Trailer Brake Module
Fault
Displays when there is a short circuit on the electric brake
output wire. If the message displays, accompanied by a single
tone, with no trailer connected, the problem is with your
vehicle wiring between the trailer brake controller and the 7-
pin connector. If the message only displays with a trailer
connected, the problem is with the trailer wiring. Consult a
trailer dealer for assistance. This can be a short to ground,
for example a chaffed wire, short to voltage, for example a
pulled pin on trailer emergency breakaway battery or the
trailer brakes may be drawing too much current.
Wiring Fault on Trailer
Note: An authorized dealer can diagnose the trailer brake controller to determine exactly
which trailer fault has occurred. However, the Ford Warranty does not cover this diagnosis
if the fault is with the trailer.
Points to Remember
• Do not attempt removal of the trailer
brake controller without consulting the
Workshop Manual. Damage to the unit
may result.
• Adjust gain setting before using the
trailer brake controller for the first time.
• Adjust gain setting, using the procedure
above, whenever road, weather and
trailer or vehicle loading conditions
change from when the gain was initially
set. •
Only use the manual control lever for
correct adjustment of the gain during
trailer setup. Misuse, such as
application during trailer sway, could
cause instability of trailer or tow
vehicle.
• Avoid towing in adverse weather
conditions. The trailer brake controller
does not provide anti-lock control of
the trailer wheels. Trailer wheels can
lock up on slippery surfaces, resulting
in instability of trailer or tow vehicle.
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Selectable Drive Modes Information
Messages.......................................................... 227
Driver Alert......................................................207
Driver Alert System Display............................ 207
Driver Alert System Messages...................... 208
Driver Alert System Warnings....................... 207
Switching Driver Alert On and Off..............208
Driver and Passenger Airbags.....................51 Children and Airbags.......................................... 56
Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch ...........51
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 56
Driving Aids....................................................206
Driving Hints
..................................................246
Driving Through Water...............................247
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps....................... 102
E
Eco......................................................................219 Eco Mode............................................................... 219
Efficient Drive Mode.......................................... 219
Economical Driving
.....................................246
Electric Parking Brake Audible Warning.........................................................178
Electric Parking Brake..................................177 Electric Parking Brake –
Troubleshooting............................................. 178
Electric Parking Brake – Troubleshooting.........................................178
Electric Parking Brake – Information Messages.......................................................... 178
Electric Parking Brake – Warning Lamps................................................................ 178
Electromagnetic Compatibility
...............461
Emergency Call Limitations.......................62
Emergency Call Requirements..................61
Emergency Call System Data
.....................17
Emergency Exit - M2 Bus..........................250
Emission Law.................................................158 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........159
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 158
Enabling Remote Start...............................120 End User License Agreement
.................464
VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................ 464
Engine Block Heater
....................................146
Using the Engine Block Heater....................... 147
Engine Coolant Check...............................285 Adding Coolant.................................................. 286
Coolant Change.................................................. 287
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 289
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................ 287
Recycled Coolant............................................... 287
Severe Climates.................................................. 287
Engine Cooling Fan.....................................285
Engine Emission Control...........................158
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System - Vehicles
With: Passive Anti-Theft System
(PATS)................................................................. 89
Engine Oil Check..........................................282 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 282
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Lamp............283
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Duratec.........282
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................282
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................352
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................353
Entertainment..............................................408 AM/FM Radio..................................................... 409
Apps........................................................................\
. 417
CD........................................................................\
..... 415
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available).......................................................... 412
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 410
Sources................................................................. 409
Stereo or USB...................................................... 416
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information.................................. 417
USB Ports............................................................... 417
Environment.....................................................18
Essential Towing Checks..........................239 Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 244
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Water Craft (PWC)...................................... 245
Safety Chains...................................................... 240
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