Ford 2011 Transit Connect v.1- User Manual

Warning symbols on your vehicle When you see this symbol, it isimperative that you consult therelevant section of this guide beforetouching or attempting adjustmentof any kind. Protecting the environment We must all play our part inprotecting the environment. Correctvehicle usage and the authorizedd...

Transit Connect Electric vehicles All references in this publication to engine, engine coolant, fuel system,transmission and related specifications should be disregarded for theTransit Connect Electric. Please see the Transit Connect Electricsupplement for specific references to unique systems. Noti...

Note: Including to the extent that any law pertaining to EventData Recorders applies to SYNC 威 or its features, please note the following: Once 911 Assist (if equipped) is enabled (set ON), 911Assist may, through any paired and connected cell phone, discloseto emergency services that the vehicle has...

CELL PHONE USE The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasinglyimportant in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However,drivers must not compromise their own or others’ safety when usingsuch equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safetyand security when app...

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front Airbag - Side Child Seat LowerAnchor Child Seat TetherAnchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Parking Brake System Brake Fluid -Non-Petroleum Based P...

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Standard instrument cluster shown; metric clusters similar Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that maybecome serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light mayilluminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.Many ...

WARNING: Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possiblycausing a fire. Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warninglight is functional, it willmom...

Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your front driver and passengersafety belt. A Belt-Minder 威 chime will also sound to remind you tofasten your safety belt. Refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter to activate/deactivate the Belt-Minder 威 chime feature. Charging system: Illuminates when t...

Headlamps: Illuminates when the lowbeam headlamps are turned on. Front fog lamps (if equipped): Illuminates when the front fog lampsare turned on. Rear fog lamps: Illuminates when the rear fog lamps are turned on. Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the off ...

GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute.Driving with your tachometerpointer continuously at the top ofthe scale may damage the engine. Instrument Cluster 19 2011 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 1st PrintingUSA (fus...

Engine coolant temperaturegauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operatingtemperature, the needle will be inthe normal range. If it enters the red section, the engine isoverheating. Stop the vehicle assoon as safely possible, switchoff the engine and let the engine cool. If it enters...

Information display type 2 1. Distance to empty / clock: Registers the approximate distance the vehicle can travel before refueling is necessary. Clock shows the currentset time. Switching the display between “clock” and “distance to empty”: • Vehicles with “clock” displayed normally: Press the Sele...

AUDIO SYSTEMS AM/FM stereo (if equipped) WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take theirfocus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operat...

FADE/BAL: Press to toggle between fade and balance adjustments. Once the desired selection appears in the display, press to adjust the audio between front (F) and back (B) and left (L) and right (R)speakers. Extra Features AUX: Press to access auxiliary input jack mode and play music from a portable...

The auxiliary input jack allows youto connect your portable musicplayer and play music through thevehicle speakers with high fidelity. Required equipment: 1. Any portable music playerdesigned to be used withheadphones 2. An audio extension cable withstereo male 1/8 in. (3.5 mm)connectors at each end...

portable music players have different output levels, so not all playersshould be set at the same levels. Some players will sound best at fullvolume and others will need to be set at a lower volume. 3. If the music sounds distorted at lower listening levels, turn theportable music player volume down....

Voice recognition Your Bluetooth system is equipped with a voice recognition system which allows you to perform some operations by speaking certaincommands to the system. The system will respond with a series of beeps,confirmations or questions when necessary. At any time, you can say,“Cancel” if yo...

Microphone Your vehicle has a microphonelocated in the A-pillar for thehands-free phone features and voicecommands. To mute the microphone: During an active call, press < or > on theaudio system. Press again toun-mute and return to normalfunction. Voice commands Voice commands allow you to spe...

• or Home or H • or Office or O • or Fax or F Making a call using voice commands To make a hands-free call using your system: 1. Press the VOICE button on the stalk. 2. When the tone sounds, say, “Phone”. The system will confirm you arein phone mode. 3. Say, “Dial name” or “Dial number”. 4. When pro...

Answering a second incoming call If another calls comes in while you are already on an active call, you willhear a beep. You have the choice to end your current call and accept theincoming call. To accept the incoming call, press the button on the audio system. To reject the incoming call, by pressi...

Deleting a phone A paired (bonded) phone can be deleted from the system at any time aslong as the phone is not involved in an active call. To delete a phonefrom the system: 1. Press on the audio system to enter the phone menu. 2. Press MENU repeatedly until DEBOND appears in the display. 3. Press &l...

CDs with homemade paper(adhesive) labels should not beinserted into the CD player asthe label may peel and cause theCD to become jammed. It isrecommended that homemadeCDs be identified withpermanent felt tip marker ratherthan adhesive labels. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Pleasecontact your authori...

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM 1. Temperature control: Controls the temperature of the airflow in the vehicle. For optimum defrosting performance, set the dial to the defrostsymbol . 2. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. See the following for a bri...

4. Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation in the vehicle cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of timerequired to cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also helpreduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle.Recirculated air will not functi...

3. Set the fan to the highest speed initially. As the interior starts to cooldown, adjust the fan speed to maintain comfort and/or switch fromrecirculated air to outside air mode. To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Select . 2. Select A/C. 3. Adjust the temperature control ...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Turns the lamps off. Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, licenseplate lamps and tail lamps. Turns the headlamps on. Front fog lamps (if equipped) The headlamp control operates thefront fog lamps. The front fog lampscan only be turned on when theheadlamp control is in...

Pull the headlamp control towards you until the second detent is felt toturn the rear fog lamp on. The rear fog lamp indicator light will illuminate. Note: Do not use the rear fog lamp when it is raining or snowing and visibility is more than 165 feet (50 m). High beams Pull the lever toward you to ...

WARNING: Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system does not activate the tail lamps and generally may notprovide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activateyour headlamps under these conditions may result i...

4. On the wall or screen you willobserve an area of high intensitylight. The top of the high intensityarea should touch the horizontalreference line. If not, the beam willneed to be adjusted. 5. Locate the vertical adjuster oneach headlamp, then use a Phillips#2 screwdriver or 10 mmwrench/socket to ...

Replacing reading bulbs 1. Open the reading lamp assembly. 2. Pull the bulb straight out andreplace it. 3. After the bulb has been replaced,close the lamp assembly. Install in reverse order. Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of all bulbs frequently. Replacing headlamp bulbs 1. Make sure t...

3. Remove the bulb socket from thelamp assembly by turning itcounterclockwise. 4. Pull the bulb straight out of thesocket. Install in reverse order. Lights 52 2011 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 1st PrintingUSA (fus)

WINDSHIELD WIPERS Move the lever down for a singlewipe. For intermittent operation, move control up one position andadjust the rotary control to thedesired speed. For normal operation, move control up two positions and upthree positions for high-speedwiping. Windshield washer To activate the windshi...

OVERHEAD STORAGE SHELF The storage shelf above thewindshield can be used for storinglight objects such as safety jackets,coats, etc. WARNING: Do not place heavy or hard objects in the overhead storage, which may fall while driving, and could cause serious injury. AUXILIARY POWER POINTS (12V DC) Powe...

The mirror will automatically return to the normal state whenever thevehicle is placed in R (Reverse) to ensure a bright clear view whenbacking up. Do not block the sensors on the front and back of the interiorrear view mirror since this may impair proper mirrorperformance. Note: A rear center passe...

Blind spot mirrors Your vehicle is equipped with blind spot mirrors. Refer to Blind spot mirrors in the Driving chapter. SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) With speed control set, you can maintain a set speed without keepingyour foot on the accelerator pedal. WARNING: Do not use the speed control in heavy ...

STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) The following functions can be operated with the steering wheelcontrols: Volume • Press the top button on the backof the remote control to increasethe volume. • Press the bottom button on theback of the remote control todecrease the volume. Seek Move the SEEK sw...

Voice Press the button on the top toselect or deselect voice control. Forfurther information see thesupplemental information on theBluetooth 威 feature. POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT WARNING: Do not install additional floor mats on top of the factory installed floor mats as they may interfere with the...

DUAL REAR DOORS Open the right hand door first fromeither the outside (1) or inside (2)the vehicle. Open the left hand door second bysqueezing the handle to unlatch thedoor and pulling it open. 1 2 Driver Controls 64 2011 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 1st PrintingUSA (fus)

Note: The dual rear doors should be closed before driving your vehicle. Leaving the doors open could cause serious damage to them and theircomponents. The left door must be closed first. Opening the doors fully Push the yellow button located onthe door and swing it open. Thecheck arms will automatic...

KEYS The key operates all locks on your vehicle. You should always carry asecond key with you in a safe place in case you require it in anemergency. If your vehicle is equipped with the SecuriLock 威 Passive Anti-theft system, your keys are electronically coded to your vehicle; using anon-coded key w...

OPENING THE SLIDING DOORNote: the right-hand sliding door is inhibited from opening fullywhen the fuel filler flap is unlocked and open. REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 ofIndustry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two ...

The typical operating range for your remote entry transmitter isapproximately 33 feet (10 meters). A decrease in operating range couldbe caused by: • weather conditions, • nearby radio towers, • structures around the vehicle, or • other vehicles parked next toyour vehicle. The remote entry system al...

simultaneously on the remote entry transmitter for approximately fourseconds and release. The turn signal lamps will flash twice to indicatethat the vehicle has switched to one step unlocking. Repeat theprocedure to switch back to two-step unlocking. Unlocking cargo doors • Press to unlock the cargo...

2. Open the transmitter unit byseparating the retaining clips on thesides with the flat object. 3. Remove the old battery. Note: Please refer to local regulations when disposing oftransmitter batteries. 4. DO NOT TAKE THE PLASTICCOVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFFTHE FRONT HOUSING OF THEREMOTE ENTRY TRANSMI...

SECURILOCK 姞 PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) SecuriLock 威 passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization system. This system is designed to help prevent the engine from beingstarted unless a coded key programmed to your vehicle is used. The use of the wrong type of coded key may lead ...

FRONT SEATING WARNING: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. WARNING: Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop. WARNING: Befo...

WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash, head restraints must be installed properly. Adjusting the front manual seat WARNING: Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt...

To reinstall the adjustable head restraint, do the following: 1. Insert the two stems into theguide sleeve collars. 2. Push the head restraint downuntil it locks. Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint iseven with the top of your head and positioned as close as poss...

• Unlocked SAFETY RESTRAINTS Personal Safety System™ The Personal Safety System provides an improved overall level of frontalcrash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help furtherreduce the risk of airbag-related injuries. The system is able to analyzedifferent occupant conditions ...

are properly restrained. Accident statistics suggest that children aremuch safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than inthe front. WARNING: Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active air bag. If you must use ...

Front outboard safety belt energy management retractors The front safety belt energy management retractors allow webbing to bepulled out of the retractor in a gradual and controlled manner inresponse to the occupant’s forward momentum. This helps reduce therisk of force-related injuries to the occup...

Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest tothe direction the tongue is coming from) until you hear a snap and feel itlatch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle. • Front and rear seats 2. To unfasten, push the release ...

Pregnant women should alwayswear their safety belt. The lap beltportion of a combination lap andshoulder belt should be positionedlow across the hips below the bellyand worn as tight as comfort willallow. The shoulder belt should bepositioned to cross the middle ofthe shoulder and the center of thec...

How to use the automatic locking mode • Buckle the combination lap andshoulder belt. • Grasp the shoulder portion andpull downward until the entirebelt is pulled out. • Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clickingsound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automa...

WARNING: BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if the safety belt assembly “automatic locking retractor” feature or any other safety belt function is not operatingproperly when checked by an authorized dealer. Failure to replace thebelt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury...

WARNING: Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the safetybelt and increase the risk of injury in a collision. Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The ...

The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts(All statistics based on U.S. data): Reasons given... Consider... “Crashes are rare events” 36700 crashes occur every day. The more we drive, the more we areexposed to “rare” events, even forgood drivers. 1 in 4 of us will be ser...

Reasons given... Consider... “I have an airbag” Airbags offer greater protection whenused with safety belts. Frontal airbagsare not designed to inflate in rear andside crashes or rollovers. “I’d rather be thrown clear” Not a good idea. People who are ejected are 40 times more likelyto DIE. Safety be...

WARNING: Always transport children 12 years old and under in a rear seating position, and always properly use appropriate child restraints. Never place a rear-facing child seat in front of an activeairbag. If you must transport a forward-facing child in the front seat,move the seat all the way back ...

Children and airbags Children must always be properlyrestrained. Accident statisticssuggest that children are safer whenproperly restrained in the rearseating positions than in the frontseating position. Failure to followthese instructions may increase therisk of injury in a collision. WARNING: Airb...

In case there is a problem with thefront passenger sensing system, theairbag readiness lamp in theinstrument cluster will stay lit. If the airbag readiness lamp is lit, do the following: The driver and/or adult passengers should check for any objects thatmay be lodged underneath the front passenger ...

A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following: • The readiness light will eitherflash or stay lit. • The readiness light will notilluminate immediately afterignition is turned on. • A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeatperiodically until the p...

WARNING: Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation. WARNING: If the side airbag has deployed, the airbag will not function again.The side airbag system(including the seat) must beinspected and serviced by anauthorized dealer. If the airbag is not re...

Important child restraint precautions WARNING: Always make sure your child is secured properly in a device that is appropriate for their height, age and weight. Child safety restraints must be purchased separately from the vehicle.Failure to follow these instructions and guidelines may result in ani...

Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children RestraintType Child Weight Use any attachment method as indicated below by “X” LATCH(loweranchorsandtoptetheranchor) LATCH(loweranchorsonly) Safetybeltandtoptetheranchor Safetybelt andLATCH(loweranchorsand toptetheranchor) Safetybelt...

WARNING: Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision, which may result in serious injury ordeath. WARNING: Never use pillows, books, or towels to boost a child. They can slide around and increase ...

Follow all the safety restraint and airbag precautions that apply to adultpassengers in your vehicle. If the child is the proper height, age, and weight (as specified by yourchild safety seat or booster manufacturer), fits the restraint and can berestrained properly, then restrain the child in the c...

WARNING: Depending on where you secure a child restraint, and depending on the child restraint design, you may block access to certain safety belt buckle assemblies and/or LATCH loweranchors, rendering those features potentially unusable. To avoid risk ofinjury, occupants should only use seating pos...

Attaching child safety seats with tether straps Many forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap whichextends from the back of the child safety seat and hooks to an anchoringpoint called the top tether anchor. Tether straps are available as anaccessory for many older safety seats. Conta...

Perform the following steps to install a child safety seat with tetheranchors: Front passenger seating position The tether can be attached directly to the rear of the front seat. 1. Route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the headrestraint posts. 2. Clip the tether strap to thean...

3. Clip the tether strap to theanchor as shown. Second-row outboard seating positions 1. Remove the head restraint. For instructions on how to remove thehead restraint, refer to Second row adjustable head restraints earlier in this chapter. Note: Place the head restraint underneath the back of the f...

3. Clip the tether strap to theanchor as shown. If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly, the child safety seat may not beretained properly in the event of a collision. 4. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to themanufacturer’s instructions. If the safety seat is not anchored pro...

Children and booster seats vary in size and shape. Choose a booster thatkeeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never up across thestomach, and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest andrest snugly near the center of the shoulder. The drawings below comparethe ideal fit (cente...

Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat. WARNING: Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or behind the back because it reduces the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the riskof injury or death in a collis...

NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handledifferently than passenger cars inthe various driving conditions thatare encountered on streets,highways and off-road. Utilityvehicles and trucks are not designedfor cornering at speeds as high aspassenger cars any more tha...

INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING Tire Quality Grades apply to newpneumatic passenger car tires. TheQuality grades can be found whereapplicable on the tire sidewallbetween tread shoulder andmaximum section width. Forexample: • Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A These Tire Quality G...

WARNING: Under-inflation is the most common cause of tire failures and may result in severe tire cracking, tread separation or “blowout”, with unexpected loss of vehicle control and increasedrisk of injury. Under-inflation increases sidewall flexing and rollingresistance, resulting in heat buildup a...

Note: If you have to drive a distance to get air for your tire(s), check and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air pressurewhen you get to the pump. It is normal for tires to heat up and the airpressure inside to go up as you drive. 2. Remove the cap from the valve on one tire, ...

Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wearabnormally. Inspect all your tires, including the spare, frequently, andreplace them if one or more of the following conditions exist: Tire wear When the tread is worn down to1/16th of an inch (2 mm), tires mustbe replaced to help pre...

U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN) Both U.S. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers toplace standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. Thisinformation identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics ofthe tire and also provides a U.S. DOT Tire Identific...

WARNING: When mounting replacement tires and wheels, you should not exceed the maximum pressure indicated on the sidewall of the tire to set the beads without additional precautionslisted below. If the beads do not seat at the maximum pressureindicated, re-lubricate and try again.When inflating the ...

• Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking WARNING: If your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., do not rapidly spin the tires; spinning the tires can tear the tire and cause an explosion. A tire can explode in as little as three to fiveseconds. WARNING: Do not spin th...

• Front-wheel drive (FWD) vehicles(front tires at top of diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask an authorized dealer to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanicalproblem involved before t...

Information on “P” type tires P215/65R15 95H is an example of atire size, load index and speedrating. The definitions of theseitems are listed below. (Note thatthe tire size, load index and speedrating for your vehicle may bedifferent from this example.) 1. P: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tir...

12. Treadwear, Traction and Temperature Grades • Treadwear: The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on aspecified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150would wear one and one-half (1 1 ⁄ 2 ) times as well ...

Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” typetires “LT” type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of “P”type tires; these differences aredescribed below. Note: Tire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of tire. 1. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire a...

Information on “T” type tires “T” type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of “P”type tires; these differences aredescribed below: T145/80D16 is an example of a tiresize. Note: The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different fromthis example. Tire Quality Grades donot apply ...

following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNING: The tire pressure monitoring system is NOT a substitute for manually checking tire pressure. The ...

Low tire pressurewarning light Possible cause Customer action required Solid warning light Tire(s)under-inflated 1. Check your tire pressure toensure tires are properlyinflated; refer to Inflating your tires in this chapter. 2. After inflating your tires tothe manufacturer’srecommended inflationpres...

Low tire pressurewarning light Possible cause Customer action required Flashing warninglight Spare tire in use Your temporary spare tire is in use. Repair the damaged roadwheel and re-mount it on thevehicle to restore systemfunctionality. For a descriptionof how the system functionsunder these condi...

under-inflated, carefully drive the vehicle to the nearest location whereair can be added to the tires. Inflate all the tires to the recommendedinflation pressure. TPMS reset procedure The TPMS reset procedure needs to be performed after each tirerotation. WARNING: To determine the required pressure...

2. Place the ignition in the off position and keep the key in the ignition. 3. Cycle the ignition to the onposition with the engine off. 4. Turn the hazard flashers on thenoff three times. This must beaccomplished within 10 seconds. If the reset mode has been entered successfully, the horn will soun...

8. Remove the valve cap from the valve stem on the right rear tire.Decrease the air pressure until the horn sounds. 9. Remove the valve cap from the valve stem on the left rear tire.Decrease the air pressure until the horn sounds. Training is complete after the horn sounds for the last tire trained(...

Example only: Cargo Weight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb weight and all payload. Tires, Wheels and Loading 155 2011 Transit Conne...

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Labellocated on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. The totalload on each axle must never exceed its GAWR....

WARNING: Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the original tires because they may lower the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tireswith a higher limit than the original tires do not increase the GVWRand GAWR limitations. WARNING: Exceeding any vehicle ...

you have been planning for the past 2 years. Measuring the inside ofthe vehicle with the rear seat folded down, you have room for12-100 lb. (45 kg) bags of cement. Do you have enough load capacityto transport the cement to your home? If you and your friend eachweigh 220 lb. (99 kg), the calculation ...

RECREATIONAL TOWING Follow these guidelines if you have a need for recreational (RV) towing.An example of recreational towing would be towing your vehicle behinda motor home. Note: Put your climate control system in recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle. Refer to t...

STARTING Electric vehicles For specific information on the Transit Connect Electric, refer to the Azure Dynamics TC-E Owner’s Guide Supplement. Positions of the ignition • 0 (off) — locks the steeringwheel, automatic transmissiongearshift lever and allows keyremoval. This position also shutsthe engi...

• Make sure the gearshift is in P(Park). 3. Turn the key to II (on) withoutturning the key to III (start). Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. See Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information regarding the warning lights. Starting the engine 1. Turn the k...

Association (CSA). Use only an extension cord that can be usedoutdoors, in cold temperatures, and is clearly marked “Suitable for Usewith Outdoor Appliances.” Never use an indoor extension cordoutdoors; it could result in an electric shock or fire hazard. • Use a 16-gauge outdoor extension cord, min...

Make sure system is unplugged and properly stowed before driving thevehicle. While not in use, make sure the protective cover seals theprongs of the engine block heater cord plug. BRAKES Occasional brake noise is normal. If a metal-to-metal, continuous grindingor continuous squeal sound is present, ...

use only engine power reduction or transfer to help control the wheelsfrom over-spinning. When the brakes have cooled down, the system willregain all features. Anti-lock braking, RSC 威 , and ESC are not affected by this condition and will continue to function during the cool-down period. Electronic ...

WARNING: Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slungsports cars are designed to per...

Emergency maneuvers • In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turnmust be made, remember to avoid “over-driving” your vehicle, i.e.,turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to avoidthe emergency. Excessive steering will result in less vehicle control,not more...

2. Using a flat head screwdriver, remove the plastic cover. 3. Insert the ignition key and push itstraight down to release theinterlock. 4. Apply the parking brake, thenshift to N (Neutral). 5. Start the vehicle. Note: Starting the vehicle in N (Neutral) stillrequires following the steps in the Prep...

The RSS detects obstacles up to6 feet (1.8 meters) from the rearbumper with a decreased coveragearea at the outer corners of thebumper, (refer to the figures forapproximate zone coverage areas).As you move closer to the obstacle,the rate of the tone increases. Whenthe obstacle is less than 10 inches...

If the back end of the vehicle is hit or damaged, then check with yourauthorized dealer to have your rear view camera checked for propercoverage and operation. Night time and dark area use At night time or in dark areas, the camera system relies on the reverselamp lighting to produce an image. There...

Driving with blind spot mirrors Before a lane change, check themain mirror first, then check theblind spot mirror. If no vehicles arepresent in the blind spot mirror andthe traffic in the adjacent lane is ata safe distance, signal that you aregoing to change lanes. Glance overyour shoulder to verify...

Once through the water, always dry the brakes by moving yourvehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes. Electric vehicles For specific information on the Transit Connect Electric, refer to the Azure Dynamics TC-E Owner...

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Getting roadside assistance To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford MotorCompany offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. Thisprogram is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The serviceis available: • 24-hours, seven days a week • for the...

Canadian customers refer to your Warranty Guide or visit ourwebsite at www.ford.ca for information on: Using roadside assistance Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in yourwallet for quick reference. In the United States, this card is found in theOwner Guide portfolio i...

The fuel pump shut-off switch isaccessible from behind the glovebox. The button will be raised whenthe switch is activated. To reset the switch: 1. Turn the ignition off. 2. Check the fuel system for leaks. 3. If no leaks are apparent, open theglove box then push in the sidesand swing the glove box ...

Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 2A Grey Grey — — — 3A Violet Violet — — — 4A Pink Pink — — — 5A Tan Tan — — — 7.5A Brown Brown — — — 10A Red Red — — — 15A Blue Blue — — — 20A Yellow Yellow Yellow ...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 177 — Not used 178 25A Rear window defroster 179 7.5A Instrument cluster, Passiveanti-theft system (PATS),Accelerator pedal sensor, TPMS,Rearview camera 180 20A Front and rear window washer 181 — Not used 182 — Not used Power distribution box Th...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected circuits 31F — Front fog lamps 32 — Cooling fan diode 33 — Fuel pump relay diode 34 — Gear shifter diode 35 15A* Rear turn signal relays (modifiedvehicle) 36 — Left rear turn signal relay (modifiedvehicle) *Mini fuse **Cartridge fuse CHANGING THE TIRES I...

3. Full-size dissimilar spare without label on wheel When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel, do not: • Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h) • Use more than one dissimilar spare tire/wheel at a time • Use commercial car washing equipment • Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the d...

Stopping and securing the vehicle 1. Park on a level surface, set theparking brake and activate hazardflashers. 2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park)and turn engine off. Removing the spare tire The jack and tools are located behind a cover in the sidewall at the leftrear of the cargo area. The retent...

3. Detach the first cable by pullingthe cap up and sliding it away fromthe wheel. Then turn the end of thecable so it fits through the slot andremove the cable and bracket. 4. Detach the second cable byunscrewing the bolt. Electric vehicles For specific information on the Transit Connect Electric, r...

Stowing the flat/spare tire Note: Failure to follow spare tire stowage instructions may result in failure of cable or loss of spare tire. 1. Lay the tire on the ground with the valve stem facing up toward thevehicle. 2. Slide the wheel partially under the vehicle and install the retainerthrough the ...

Preparing your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, theautomatic transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, thetransmission may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation isconsidered normal and will not affect function or durability of thetransmi...

1. Connect the positive (+) jumpercable to the positive (+) terminal ofthe discharged battery. 2. Connect the other end of thepositive (+) cable to the positive(+) terminal of the assisting battery. 3. Connect the negative (-) cable tothe negative (-) terminal of theassisting battery. 4. Make the fi...

Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they wereconnected. Note: In the illustration, the vehicle on the bottom is used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 1. Remove the jumper cable fromthe ground metal surface. 2. Remove the jumper cable on thenega...

Emergency towing In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle (without accessto wheel dollies, car hauling trailer, or flatbed transport vehicle) yourvehicle (regardless of transmission powertrain configuration) can be flattowed (all wheels on the ground) under the following conditions: •...

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED Warranty repairs to your vehicle must be performed by an authorizedFord, Lincoln, or Mercury dealer. While any authorized dealer handlingyour vehicle line will provide warranty service, we recommend youreturn to your selling authorized dealer who wants to ensure yourcon...

In Canada: Mailing address (Ford vehicles) Customer Relationship CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 Telephone 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) Online www.ford.ca Mailing address (Lincoln vehicles) Lincoln CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oak...

BBB AUTO LINE applications can also be requested by calling the FordMotor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-800-392-3673. Note: Ford Motor Company reserves the right to change eligibility limitations, modify procedures, or to discontinue this process at any timewithout notice and without obl...

WASHING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutralpH shampoo, such as Motorcraft 威 Detail Wash (ZC-3-A), which is available from your authorized dealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washingor laundry liquid. These products can ...

ENGINE Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirtbuildup keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing: • Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine. Thehigh-pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and causedamage. • Do not spray a hot engine with ...

• If a ring forms on the fabric after spot cleaning, clean the entire areaimmediately (but do not oversaturate) or the ring will set. • Do not use household cleaning products or glass cleaners, which canstain and discolor the fabric and affect the flame retardant abilities ofthe seat materials. WARN...

For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth. For morethorough cleaning, wipe the surface with a mild soap and water solution. • Clean spills as quickly as possible. • Test any cleaner or stain remover on an inconspicuous part of theleather as cleaners may darken the leather. • Do ...

FORD AND LINCOLN CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln authorized dealer has many quality productsavailable to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. These qualityproducts have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotiveneeds; they are custom designed to complement the style andap...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle, we provide scheduled maintenance information which makes tracking routine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your authorized dealer canprovide the necessary parts and service. Check your Warranty Guide to find out wh...

OPENING THE HOOD 1. Lift and swivel the hood badgeback. 2. Insert the key and turn it to theleft to release the primary latch.Then, turn they key to the right torelease the secondary latch and liftthe hood. Note: To prevent damage to, or loss of the key, remove the keyimmediately after opening the h...

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Battery 5. Power distribution box 6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 7. Air filter assembly 8. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 9. Engine oil dipstick 10. Power st...

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to fill the reservoir if thelevel is low. In very cold weather, donot fill the reservoir completely. Only use a washer fluid that meetsFord specifications. Do not use anyspecial washer fluid such aswindshield water repellent type fluidor bug wash. They may causesque...

To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended toscrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers. Thelayer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of thewiper rubber element. Rear window wiper blades (if equipped) Refer to Changing the wiper bla...

Adding engine oil 1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the engine oil in this chapter. 2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add only certifiedengine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove the engine oil filler capand use a funnel to pour the engine oil...

Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other enginetreatments. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage thatis not covered by Ford warranty. Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedulelisted in the scheduled maintenance information. Ford pro...

WARNING: Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery. When working near thebattery, always shield your face and protect your eyes. Always provideproper ventilation. WARNING: When lif...

7. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process. • The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles (16 km) or more torelearn the idle and fuel trim strategy. • If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idlequality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idletrim is ...

• Boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C). • Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion. • Proper function of calibrated gauges. When the engine is cold, check thelevel of the engine coolant in thereservoir. • The engine coolant should be at the MAX level as listed on the enginecoolant rese...

• DO NOT MIX different colors or types of coolant in your vehicle. Make sure the correct coolant is used. DO NOT MIX recycled coolant and new (unused) coolant together in the vehicle. Mixing of enginecoolants may harm your engine’s cooling system. The use of animproper coolant may harm engine and co...

4. When you are sure that all the pressure has been released, use thecloth to turn it counterclockwise and remove the cap. 5. Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with the proper coolant mixture to theMAX level on the reservoir. If you removed the radiator cap in anoverflow system, fill the radiator un...

• NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%. • A coolant concentration of 60% will provide freeze pointprotection down to -62°F [-52°C]. Increased engine coolantconcentrations above 60% will decrease the overheatprotection characteristics of the engine coolant and may causeengine damage. • ...

When this occurs the vehicle will still operate. However: • The engine power will be limited. • The air conditioning system will be disabled. Continued operation will increase the engine temperature: • The engine will completely shut down. • Steering and braking effort will increase. Once the engine...

• Avoid getting fuel liquid in your eyes. If fuel is splashed in the eyes,remove contact lenses (if worn), flush with water for 15 minutes andseek medical attention. Failure to seek proper medical attention couldlead to permanent injury. • Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through the skin. If f...

Use the following guidelines to avoid electrostatic charge build-up whenfilling an ungrounded fuel container: • Place approved fuel container on the ground. • DO NOT fill a fuel container while it is in the vehicle (including thecargo area). • Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel conta...

WARNING: If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap, excessive vacuum in the fuel tank may damage the fuel system or cause the fuel cap to disengage in a collision, which may result inpersonal injury. Choosing the right fuel Use only UNLEADED fuel or UNLEADED fuel blended with a maximumof 10% etha...

rating. These products have not been approved for your engine andcould cause damage to the fuel system. Repairs to correct the effects ofusing an aftermarket product in your fuel may not be covered by yourwarranty. Many of the world’s automakers approved the World-Wide Fuel Charterthat recommends ga...

Filling the tank The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal tothe rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in the Maintenance product specifications and capacities section of this chapter. The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and theempt...

5. Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fueleconomy: Calculation 1: Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used. Calculation 2: Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by total kilometers traveled. Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving (cit...

Maintenance • Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fueleconomy. • Use recommended engine oil. Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter. • Perform all regularly scheduled mainte...

POWER STEERING FLUID Check the fluid. Your power steeringfluid reservoir may look like one ofthese two graphics. Refer to scheduled maintenanceinformation. 1. Start the engine and let it rununtil it reaches normal operatingtemperature. 2. Turn the steering wheel left andright several times. 3. Turn ...

Brake fluid should not be allowed to contact the eyes and skin. If thishappens, promptly wash the area thoroughly with soap and water.Consult a physician immediately if you experience an adverse reaction. TRANSMISSION FLUID Electric vehicles For specific information on the Transit Connect Electric, ...

Low fluid level Do not drive the vehicle if the fluidlevel is at the bottom of thedipstick. If the fluid level is belowthe MIN mark, add fluid in 1/2 pint(250 ml) increments. Correct fluid level The transmission fluid should be checked at normal operatingtemperatures 120°F-140°F (50°C-60°C) on a lev...

If an overfill occurs, excess fluidshould be removed by an authorizeddealer. If the fluid level is above theMAX mark, fluid will have to beremoved. An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and/orengagement concerns and/or possible damage. Do not use supplemental transmission fluid...

Note: Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe engine damage. The customer warranty may be void for any damage tothe engine if the correct air filter element is not used. VEHICLE STORAGE If you plan on storing your vehicle for an extended period of time(30 days or more), re...

Removing vehicle from storage When your vehicle is ready to come out of storage, do the following: • Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt or grease film build-up onwindow surfaces. • Check windshield wipers for any deterioration. • Check under the hood for any foreign material that may have collecte...

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the followinginformation: 1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake system / Gross VehicleWeight Rating (GVWR) / RestraintDevices and their location 3. Make, vehicle line, series, bodytype 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant ...

FORD CUSTOM ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Ford Custom Accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. These qualityaccessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotiveneeds; they are custom designed to complement the ...

FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (U.S. ONLY) More than 30 million Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury owners have discoveredthe powerful protection of Ford ESP. It is the only extended service planbacked by Ford Motor Company, and provides “peace of mind”protection beyond the New Vehicle Limited Warranty cove...

FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY) You can get more protection for your vehicle by purchasing a FordExtended Service Plan (ESP). Ford ESP is the only service contractbacked by Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. Depending on theplan you purchase, Ford ESP provides benefits such as: • R...

GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION Electric vehicles For specific information on the Transit Connect Electric, refer to the Azure Dynamics TC-E Owner’s Guide Supplement. Why maintain your vehicle? This guide describes the scheduled maintenance required for yourvehicle. Carefully following this schedule...

Ford strongly recommends the use of genuine Ford replacement parts.Parts other than Ford, Motorcraft 威 or Ford-authorized remanufactured parts that are used for maintenance replacement or for the service ofcomponents affecting emission control must be equivalent to genuineFord Motor Company parts in...

we stand behind them. Parts installed at your dealership carry anationwide, 12 month/12,000 mile (20,000 km) parts and labor limitedwarranty. Your dealer can give you details. Value shopping for your vehicle’s maintenance needs Your dealership recognizes the competitive landscape of maintenance andl...

Multi-point inspection In order to keep your vehicle running right, it is important to have thesystems on your vehicle checked regularly. This can help identifypotential issues and prevent major problems. Ford Motor Companyrecommends the following multi-point inspection be performed at everyschedule...

NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG The following section contains the “Normal Schedule”. This schedule ispresented at specific mileage (kilometer) intervals with exceptionsnoted. Scheduled Maintenance Guide 273 2011 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 1st PrintingUSA (fus)

Maintenance schedule log D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ...

SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS If you operate your vehicle primarily in one of the more demanding Special Operating Conditions listed below, you will need to have some items maintained more frequently. If you only occasionally operate your vehicle under these conditions, it is not necessary toperform ...

Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in heavy commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery Inspect frequently, service as required – Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) – Replace engine air filter Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) – Inspect brake system– Inspe...

Off-road operation Inspect frequently, service as required – Inspect steering linkage, ball joints and U-joints;lubricate if equipped with grease fittings– Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)– Replace engine air filter Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months – Change engine oil and filter – Insp...

Special operating condition log D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D A...

EXCEPTIONS In addition, there are several exceptions to the Normal Schedule. Theyare listed below: Normal vehicle axle maintenance ❑ Rear axles and power take-off (PTO) units containing synthetic fluid and light duty trucks equipped with Ford-design axlesare lubricated for life. These fluids are not...

COOLANT CHANGE RECORD Hot climate oil change intervals ❑ If operating conditions are normal and you drive your vehicle under typical, everyday conditions and you are using an API performance category oil of SL or later (for example SM, etc.) then you can follow the 7,500 mile (12,000 km) normalservi...

Engine coolant change log D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M...

A AdvanceTrac ..............................167 Airbag supplemental restraintsystem ..................................98, 107 and child safety seats ............100description ........................98, 107disposal ....................................109driver airbag ....................100, 108ind...

W Warning lights (see Lights) .......14 Washer fluid ..............................226 Water, Driving through .............181 Windows power .........................................58 rear wiper/washer .....................55 Windshield washer fluid andwipers checking and adding fluid .....226opera...