2021 FORD TRANSIT high beam

Sliding Door - Vehicles
Without: Power Sliding Door
Sliding Door Precautions ...........................80
Opening the Sliding Door ..........................
80
Closing the Sliding Door ............................
80
Sliding Door - Vehicles With: Power Sliding Door
Sliding Door Precautions ...........................
82
Opening the Sliding Door ...........................
82
Closing the Sliding Door .............................
83
Stopping the Sliding Door Movement ........................................................................\
..
84
Resetting the Power Sliding Door ..........
84
Sliding Door – Troubleshooting ..............
85
Keyless Entry
Locating the Keyless Entry Keypad ........
87
Master Access Code .....................................
87
Keyless Entry Settings .................................
87
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Using Keyless Entry ..............................................
88
Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting ............
88
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System - Vehicles With: Passive Anti-Theft System
(PATS) ..........................................................
89
Anti-Theft Alarm - Vehicles Without: Anti-Theft Alarm Horn with Integral
Battery ..........................................................
90
Anti-Theft Alarm - Vehicles With: Anti-Theft Alarm Horn with Integral
Battery ...........................................................
91
Power Running Boards
Using Power Running Boards ...................
93
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ..................
96Locking the Steering Wheel
......................
96
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers ........................................
97
Autowipers .......................................................
97
Windshield Washers ....................................
99
Lighting
General Information ..................................
100
Lighting Control ...........................................
100
Autolamps ......................................................
101
Instrument Lighting Dimmer ...................
102
Daytime Running Lamps ..........................
102
Automatic High Beam Control ...............
103
Front Fog Lamps .........................................
104
Direction Indicators ....................................
105
Interior Lamps - Van ...................................
105
Cargo Lamps ................................................
106
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows ...........................................
107
Exterior Mirrors .............................................
108
Interior Mirror ................................................
109
Instrument Cluster
Gauges .............................................................
110
Warning Lamps and Indicators ................
111
Information Displays
General Information ....................................
115
Trip Computer ................................................
117
Personalized Settings .................................
118
Remote Start
What Is Remote Start ................................
120
Remote Start Limitations .........................
120
Enabling Remote Start ..............................
120
Remotely Starting and Stopping the Vehicle .........................................................
120
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Switching High Beam Headlamps
On and Off
Push the lever away from you to switch
the high beam headlamps on.
Push the lever forward again or pull the
lever toward you to switch the high beam
headlamps off.
Note:
If you switch the autolamps on, you
cannot switch the high beam headlamps
on until the system turns the headlamps on.
Flashing High Beam Headlamps Pull the lever toward you and release it to
flash the high beam headlamps.
High Beam Headlamp Indicator
It illuminates when you switch
the high beam headlamps on.
Lamps On Indicator It illuminates when you switch
the low beam headlamps or the
side and rear lamps on. Exterior Lamps On Audible
Warning
Sounds when you open the driver door and
the exterior lamps are on.
AUTOLAMPS
WARNING: The system does not
relieve you of your responsibility to drive
with due care and attention. You may
need to override the system if it does not
turn the headlamps on in low visibility
conditions, for example daytime fog.
Autolamps turn the headlamps on in low
light situations or when the wipers operate. Note:
When you switch the autolamps on,
the headlamps turn on within 10 seconds of
switching the wipers on.
Note: If you switch the autolamps and the
autowipers on, the headlamps turn on when
the windshield wipers continuously operate.
Note: The headlamps turn off
approximately 60 seconds after you switch
the wipers off.
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AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM
CONTROL
WARNING: The system does not
relieve you of your responsibility to drive
with due care and attention. You may
need to override the system if it does not
turn the high beams on or off. WARNING:
You may need to
override the system when approaching
other road users. WARNING:
You may need to
override the system during inclement
weather. WARNING:
Do not use the system
in poor visibility, for example fog, heavy
rain, spray or snow. WARNING:
The system may not
switch the high beams off if the lights of
oncoming vehicles are hidden by
obstacles, for example guard rails. WARNING: Inspect and replace the
windshield wiper blades regularly to
make sure the camera sensor has a clear
view. The windshield wiper blades must
be the correct length. The system is designed to turn the high
beams on if all of the following occur:
•
You switched the system on in the
information display.
• You set the lighting control to the
autolamps position.
• The ambient light level is low enough
that high beams are required.
• There is no traffic in front of your
vehicle.
• Your vehicle speed is greater than
approximately
32 mph (51 km/h).
The system is designed to turn the high
beams off if any of the following occur:
• You switch the system off in the
information display.
• You set the lighting control to any
position except autolamps.
• The ambient light level is high enough
that high beams are not required.
• The system detects an approaching
vehicle's headlamps or rear lamps.
• The system detects severe rain, snow
or fog.
• The system detects street lighting.
• The camera has reduced visibility.
• Your vehicle speed falls below
approximately
27 mph (44 km/h).
Note: High beam reactivation may be
delayed in certain curvy road situations.
Note: Using much larger tires or equipping
vehicle accessories such as snowplows can
modify your vehicle's ride height and
degrade automatic high beam control
performance.
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Switching Automatic High Beam Control On or Off
To switch the system 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.
Lighting
Press the
OK button.
Auto Highbeam
Automatic High Beam Indicator It illuminates to confirm when
the system is ready to assist.
Overriding Automatic High Beam
Control
Push the lever away from you to switch
between high beam and low beam.
Automatic High Beam Control Information Messages Description
Message
The camera has reduced visibility. Clean the windshield. If
the message continues to appear, have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Front Camera Low Visib-
ility Clean Screen
The camera has malfunctioned. Wait a short period of time
for the camera to cool down. If the message continues to
appear, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Front Camera Tempor-
arily Not Available
FRONT FOG LAMPS
Switching the Front Fog Lamps On
or Off
Only switch the front fog lamps on during
reduced visibility. You can switch the front fog lamps on if
any of the following occur:
•
You set the lighting control to the
parking lamps position.
• You set the lighting control to the
headlamps position.
• You set the lighting control to the
autolamps position and the headlamps
are on.
The front fog lamp button is on the lighting
control. Press the button to switch the
front fog lamps on or off.
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Airbag warning lamp. If it does
not illuminate when you switch
the ignition on, continues to flash
or remains on when the engine is running,
this indicates a malfunction. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible. Anti-lock brake system warning
lamp. If it illuminates when you
are driving, this indicates a
malfunction. Your vehicle continues to
have normal braking without the anti-lock
brake system function. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible. Auto-Start-Stop indicators. It
illuminates green when the
engine stops. It flashes amber
and a message appears when
you need to take action. It
illuminates gray with a
strikethrough when the system is not
available. Automatic high beam control on
indicator. It illuminates to
confirm when the system is
ready to assist. Blind spot information system
indicator. When the system
detects a vehicle, the indicator
illuminates in the exterior mirror on the side
the approaching vehicle is coming from. If
you turn the direction indicator on for that
side of your vehicle, the indicator flashes. Blind spot information system
and cross traffic alert warning
lamp. If the system
malfunctions, the warning lamp
illuminates in the instrument cluster and
a message appears in the information
display. Have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible. Change engine oil indicator. It
displays when the engine oil life
is becoming depleted. Have the
engine oil changed as soon as possible. Note:
Do not ignore engine oil change
indicators and information messages.
Resulting component damage is not
covered by the Warranty. Change engine oil now
indicators. If both indicators
display, the engine oil life is
seriously depleted. Engine
torque reduces to 70% to further
indicate the serious risk of engine
damage. Have the engine oil changed
immediately.
Note: Do not ignore engine oil change
indicators and information messages.
Resulting component damage is not
covered by the Warranty. Cross traffic alert indicator.
When the system detects an
approaching vehicle a tone
sounds, the indicator illuminates in the
relevant exterior mirror and arrows appear
in the information display to show which
side the approaching vehicle is coming
from. Cruise control indicator. It
illuminates when you switch the
system on.
Direction indicator. It flashes
when you switch the direction
indicators on.
Door ajar warning lamp. It
illuminates when you switch the
ignition on and remains on if any
door or the hood is open. Eco mode indicator. It
illuminates when the drive mode
is selected.
Efficient drive mode indicator. It
indicates that you have to slowly
decelerate.
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Engine coolant temperature
warning lamp. If it illuminates
when your vehicle is moving, this
indicates that the engine is overheating.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so and switch the engine off. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible. Engine oil pressure warning
lamp. It illuminates when you
switch the ignition on. If it
illuminates when the engine is running this
indicates a malfunction. Stop your vehicle
as soon as it is safe to do so and switch the
engine off. Check the engine oil level. If
the oil level is sufficient, this indicates a
system malfunction. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible. Engine warning lamps. If both
lamps illuminate when the
engine is running, stop your
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so. Continuing to drive your
vehicle may cause reduced
power or the engine to stop. Switch the
ignition off and attempt to restart the
engine. Have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible. Fasten seatbelt warning lamp. It
illuminates until you fasten your
seatbelt.
Front fog lamp indicator. It
illuminates when you switch the
front fog lamps on.
Hazard flasher indicator. It
flashes when you switch the
hazard flashers on.
High beam headlamp indicator.
It illuminates when you switch
the high beam headlamps on. Ignition warning lamp. It
illuminates when you switch the
ignition on. If it illuminates when
the engine is running this indicates a
malfunction. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible. Lamps on indicator. It
illuminates when you switch the
low beam headlamps or the side
and rear lamps on. Lane keeping aid indicator. It
illuminates in the information
display when you switch the
system on and Aid Mode or Alert and Aid
Mode are selected. Lane keeping alert indicator. It
illuminates in the information
display when you switch the
system on and Alert Mode is selected. Lane keeping system warning
lamp. It could illuminate when
you switch the system off. If it
illuminates when you are driving, this
indicates a malfunction. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible. Low fuel level warning lamp. If
it illuminates when you are
driving, refuel as soon as
possible. Malfunction indicator lamp. If it
illuminates when the engine is
running this indicates a
malfunction. If it flashes, engine misfire
may be occurring. Increased exhaust gas
temperatures could damage the diesel
particulate filter or other vehicle
components. Avoid heavy acceleration
and deceleration and have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible. Mud/Ruts mode indicator. It
illuminates when the drive mode
is selected.
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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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ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical Aim Adjustment
If your vehicle has been involved in a crash,
have the aim of the headlamp beam
checked by an authorized dealer.
Headlamp Aiming Target
8 ft (2.4 m)
A
Ground to the center of the
headlamp low beam bulb
B
25 ft (7.6 m)
C
Horizontal reference line
D
Vertical Aim Adjustment Procedure
1. Park your vehicle on level ground approximately 25 ft (7.6 m) from a wall
or screen.
2. Measure the distance from the ground
to the center of the headlamp low
beam bulb and mark an
8 ft (2.4 m)
long horizontal reference line on the
wall or screen at this height. Note:
There may be an identifying mark on
the lens to help you locate the center of the
bulb.
Note: To see a clearer light pattern while
adjusting one headlamp, you may want to
block the light from the other headlamp.
3. Switch on the low beam headlamps and open the hood. 4. On the wall or screen you will observe
a flat zone of high intensity light
located at the top of the beam pattern.
If the top edge of the flat zone of high
intensity light is not on the horizontal
reference line, adjust the aim of the
headlamp beam.
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