2021 FORD TRANSIT four wheel drive

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
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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 ........................................................................\
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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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LOCATING THE KEYLESS
ENTRY KEYPAD
The keypad is under the driver door
window. It may illuminate when you press
a button.
MASTER ACCESS CODE
WHAT IS THE MASTER ACCESS
CODE
The master access code is a factory-set
five-digit entry code. You can operate the
keypad with the master access code at
any time.
KEYLESS ENTRY SETTINGS
REPROGRAMMING THE
UNLOCKING FUNCTION
You can program the unlocking function
so that only the driver door unlocks.
Press and hold the unlock and lock buttons
on the remote control simultaneously for
at least four seconds with the ignition off.
The direction indicators flash twice to
confirm the change.
To return to the original unlocking function,
repeat the process.
You can also change between the
unlocking modes in the information
display. 1. Using the information display controls
on the steering wheel, select Settings.
2. Select Vehicle Settings.
3. Select
Locks.
4. Select
Remote Unlock.
5. Select
All Doors or Driver's Door.
CREATING PERSONAL ACCESS
CODES
1. Enter the master access code.
Note: You can find the master access code
on the owner's wallet card or at an
authorised dealer.
2. Within five seconds press and hold the
1·2 button for one second.
Note: A red light flashes twice.
3. Enter your personal access code.
Note: Your personal access code must be
a five-digit code. You must enter each
number within five seconds of each other.
The doors unlock, lock and then unlock and
the red light flashes twice to confirm that
a personal access code has been created.
CLEARING ALL PERSONAL
ACCESS CODES
1. Enter the master access code.
2. Within five seconds press and hold the
1·2 button for five seconds.
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USING ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
WARNING: Vehicles with a higher
center of gravity (utility and four-wheel
drive vehicles) handle differently than
vehicles with a lower center of gravity
(passenger cars). Avoid sharp turns,
excessive speed and abrupt steering in
these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously
increases the risk of losing control of your
vehicle, vehicle rollover, personal injury
and death.
The intelligent AWD system continuously
monitors vehicle conditions and adjusts
the power distribution between the front
and rear wheels. It combines transparent
all-surface operation with highly capable
all-wheel drive.
The AWD system is always active and
requires no driver input. It is capable of
handling all road conditions. You can
optimize the AWD performance for
specialized driving conditions by selecting
different drive modes. See Drive Control
(page
226).
Operating All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
Vehicles with Mismatched Tires 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.
Major dissimilar tire sizes between the front
and rear axles could cause the AWD
system to stop functioning and default to
rear-wheel drive or damage the AWD
system.
For optimum AWD performance, it is
recommended to follow the tire rotation
maintenance schedule. To avoid potential
AWD malfunction or AWD system damage,
it is recommended to replace all four tires
rather than mixing significantly worn tires
with new tires.
Driving In Special Conditions With
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
Note: AWD vehicles are equipped for
driving on sand, snow, mud and rough roads
and have operating characteristics that are
somewhat different from conventional
vehicles, both on and off the highway.
Basic Operating Principles in Special
Conditions
• Drive slower in strong crosswinds which
can affect the normal steering
characteristics of your vehicle.
• Be extremely careful when driving on
pavement made slippery by loose sand,
water, gravel, snow or ice.
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abrupt steering, acceleration or braking
which could result in an increased risk
of loss of vehicle control, vehicle
rollover and/or personal injury. Use all
available road surface to return the
vehicle to a safe direction of travel.
• In the event of an emergency stop,
avoid skidding the tires and do not
attempt any sharp steering wheel
movements.
• If the vehicle goes from one type of
surface to another (i.e., from concrete
to gravel) there is a change in the way
the vehicle responds to a maneuver
(steering, acceleration or braking).
Again, avoid these abrupt inputs.
Sand
Do not continuously drive your AWD
vehicle in deep sand for more than 2.5 mi
(4 km). This can cause the driveline
components to overheat.
When driving over sand, try to keep all four
wheels on the most solid area of the trail.
Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift
to a lower gear and drive steadily through
the terrain. Apply the accelerator slowly
and avoid spinning the wheels.
Avoid excessive speed because vehicle
momentum can work against you and
cause the vehicle to become stuck to the
point that assistance could be required
from another vehicle. Remember, you
could be able to back out the way you
came if you proceed with caution.
Mud and Water
If you must drive through high water, drive
slowly. Traction or brake capability could
be limited.
Note: Driving through deep water could
damage your vehicle. If the front or rear axle has been
submerged in water, the axle lubricant and
AWD transfer case lubricant should be
checked and changed if necessary.
When driving through water, determine the
depth; avoid water higher than the bottom
of the hubs (if possible) and proceed
slowly. If the ignition system gets wet, the
vehicle could stall.
Once through water, always try the brakes.
Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as
effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be
improved by moving your vehicle slowly
while applying light pressure on the brake
pedal.
Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle
speed or direction when you are driving in
mud. Even AWD vehicles can lose traction
in slick mud. As when you are driving over
sand, apply the accelerator slowly and
avoid spinning your wheels. If the vehicle
does slide, steer in the direction of the slide
until you regain control of the vehicle.
After driving through mud, clean off residue
stuck to rotating driveshafts and tires.
Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating
driveshafts causes an imbalance that
could damage drive components.
Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain
Although natural obstacles could make it
necessary to travel diagonally up or down
a hill or steep incline, you should always
try to drive straight up or straight down.
Note:
Avoid driving crosswise or turning on
steep slopes or hills. A danger lies in losing
traction, slipping sideways and possibly
rolling over. Whenever driving on a hill,
determine beforehand the route you will
use. Do not drive over the crest of a hill
without seeing what conditions are on the
other side. Do not drive in reverse over a hill
without the aid of an observer.
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When climbing a steep slope or hill, start
in a lower gear rather than downshifting to
a lower gear from a higher gear once the
ascent has started. This reduces strain on
the engine and the possibility of stalling.
If you do stall out, do not try to turn around
because you might roll over. It is better to
back down to a safe location.
Apply just enough power to the wheels to
climb the hill. Too much power can cause
the tires to slip, spin or lose traction,
resulting in loss of vehicle control.
Descend a hill in the same gear you would
use to climb up the hill to avoid excessive
brake application and brake overheating.
Do not descend in neutral; instead,
disengage overdrive or manually shift to a
lower gear. When descending a steep hill,
avoid sudden hard braking as you could
lose control. The front wheels have to be
turning in order to steer the vehicle.
Driving on Snow and Ice
WARNING: If you are driving in
slippery conditions that require tire
chains or cables, then it is critical that
you drive cautiously. Keep speeds down,
allow for longer stopping distances and
avoid aggressive steering to reduce the chances of a loss of vehicle control
which can lead to serious injury or death.
If the rear end of your vehicle slides while
cornering, steer in the direction of the
slide until you regain control of your
vehicle.
Note: Excessive tire slippage can cause
driveline damage.
AWD vehicles have advantages over 2WD
vehicles in snow and ice but can skid like
any other vehicle.
Should you start to slide while driving on
snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel
in the direction of the slide until you regain
control.
Avoid sudden applications of power and
quick changes of direction on snow and
ice. Apply the accelerator slowly and
steadily when starting from a full stop.
Avoid sudden braking as well. Although an
AWD vehicle could accelerate better than
a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice,
it won ’t stop any faster, because as in other
vehicles, braking occurs at all four wheels.
Do not become overconfident as to road
conditions.
Make sure you allow sufficient distance
between you and other vehicles for
stopping. Drive slower than usual and
consider using one of the lower gears. In
emergency stopping situations, apply the
brake steadily.
Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, therefore
apply the brakes steadily. Do not “pump”
the brakes.
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When you shift into neutral (N), the system
only provides a visual indication if your
vehicle is moving at a speed of
approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or below.
For example, your vehicle is moving on a
slope, and the system detects an object
moving toward your vehicle. When you
stop your vehicle, the visual indication
turns off after four seconds.
If the system is not available, the side
distance indicator blocks do not display.
ACTIVE PARK ASSIST
The system assists parking into and out of
parking spaces. Sensors are used to detect
parking spaces. The system then steers as
required to maneuver into or out of a
parking space. You control the accelerator,
brakes and changing gears.
Using Active Park Assist WARNING:
You must remain in
your vehicle when the system turns on.
At all times, you are responsible for
controlling your vehicle, supervising the
system and intervening, if required.
Failure to take care may result in the loss
of control of your vehicle, serious
personal injury or death. WARNING:
The sensors may not
detect objects in heavy rain or other
conditions that cause interference. WARNING: You are responsible for
controlling your vehicle at all times. The
system is designed to be an aid and does
not relieve you of your responsibility to
drive with due care and attention. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
the loss of control of your vehicle,
personal injury or death. The active park assist button is
next to the gearshift lever.
Driving into a Parking Space
1. Press the active park assist button.
Note: The system searches for parallel
parking spaces on the passenger side. Press
the active park assist button again to make
the system search for perpendicular spaces.
2. Use the direction indicator lever to search for a parking space on the driver
or passenger side of your vehicle.
3. Drive your vehicle approximately
3 ft
(1 m) away from and parallel to the
other parked vehicles when searching
for a parking space.
Note: A tone sounds and a message
appears in the information display when
active park assist finds a suitable parking
space.
4. Bring your vehicle to a complete standstill.
5. Release the steering wheel and shift into reverse (R).
6. Drive backward and your vehicle steers
itself into the parking space.
7. Follow the instructions on the information display.
Note: When parking is complete, a tone
sounds and an information message
appears.
Leaving a Parking Space
The system assists leaving only parallel
parking spaces.
1. Press the active park assist button.
2. Use the direction indicator lever to choose the direction to leave.
3. Release the steering wheel and shift into reverse (R).
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Cruise Control Indicator
The indicator appears when you
switch the system on.
USING ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: You are responsible for
controlling your vehicle at all times. The
system is designed to be an aid and does
not relieve you of your responsibility to
drive with due care and attention. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
the loss of control of your vehicle,
personal injury or death. WARNING:
Pay close attention to
changing road conditions such as
entering or leaving a highway, on roads
with intersections or roundabouts, roads
without visible lanes of travel, roads that
are winding, slippery, unpaved, or steep
slopes. WARNING:
The system may not
detect stationary or slow moving
vehicles below
6 mph (10 km/h). WARNING:
Do not use the system
when towing a trailer that has
aftermarket electronic trailer brake
controls. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death. WARNING:
The system is not a
crash warning or avoidance system. WARNING:
The system does not
detect pedestrians or objects in the road. WARNING:
The system does not
detect oncoming vehicles in the same
lane. WARNING:
Do not use the system
in poor visibility, for example fog, heavy
rain, spray or snow. WARNING:
Do not use tire sizes
other than those recommended because
this can affect the normal operation of
the system. Failure to do so may result
in a loss of vehicle control, which could
result in serious injury.
The system adjusts the vehicle speed to
maintain the set gap between you and the
vehicle in front of you in the same lane.
You can select four gap settings.
The system uses a radar that projects a
beam directly in front of your vehicle. The adaptive cruise controls are on the
steering wheel.
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control
On
Press to set the system in
standby mode.
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ECO
Eco Mode
How Does Eco Mode Work
The system is designed to monitor certain
driving characteristics to help you drive
more efficiently. See Economical Driving
(page 246).
Note: The efficiency levels do not result in
a defined fuel consumption figure.
Note: The system only indicates the
efficiency level for the current trip. The
system resets each time you switch the
ignition on.
Instantaneous Efficiency Level
The display ring increases as the
instantaneous efficiency level increases
and illuminates when it reaches maximum
efficiency. The level continuously updates
to indicate the efficiency level for the
current trip.
Viewing the Instantaneous Efficiency
Level
1. Using the information display controls on the steering wheel, select
MyView.
2. Select
Eco Coach.
Trip Summary
The calculated trip summary is shown as
four colored bars. The bars travel from left
to right as the calculated efficiency levels
increase. The bars indicate the average
efficiency level for acceleration,
deceleration, speed and gear shifting
during the total distance traveled by your
vehicle for the current trip.
Note: Vehicles with an automatic
transmission do not have a bar for gear
shifting. Viewing the Trip Summary
1. Using the information display controls
on the steering wheel, select
MyView.
2. Select
Eco Coach.
Efficient Drive Mode
What Is Efficient Drive Mode
Efficient drive mode is a predictive coach
that provides near real-time traffic
information to help you drive more
efficiently by releasing the accelerator
pedal.
Switching Efficient Drive Mode On and
Off
1. Using the information display controls on the steering wheel, select
Driver
Assist..
2. Select
Eco Coach.
3. Switch
Eco Advice on and off.
Displaying the Efficient Drive Mode
1. Using the information display controls on the steering wheel, select
Driver
Assist..
The display ring can provide information
about speed limit, freeway ramp, slope,
curve, crosswalk, etc.
Efficient Drive Mode Indicator It indicates that you have to
slowly decelerate.
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