Ford 2011 Transit Connect v.2- User Manual

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? Inthis guide, answers to such questions are contained in commentshighlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should beread and observed. Warning symbol...

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...

Park lamps: Illuminates when the park lamps 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 or acc...

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, 2nd 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 AM/FM radio: Press and release the Select ...

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 or feature that maytake their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the ...

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....

Phonebook entries: Once the Bluetooth system connects to your phone, it will attempt to automatically download your Phonebook entriesso that you can easily access them later. The maximum number ofentries vary depending on the information attached to the number. Voice recognition Your Bluetooth syste...

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...

For maximum cooling performance, select MAX A/C by doing thefollowing: 1. Select the coolest temperature setting. 2. Select both the (recirculated air) and A/C controls. 3. Set the fan to the highest speed initially. As the interior starts to cooldown, adjust the fan speed to maintain comfort and/or...

Heated Windshield Control (if equipped) The heated windshield control islocated on the instrument panel. To activate the heated windshield,the engine must be running whilethe heated windshield control ispushed. Note: During initial start-up, the windshield may have a shimmering appearance. This is n...

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 fully past the...

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 53 2011 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 2nd 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 up three positions for high-speed wiping. Windshield washer To activate the winds...

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...

• do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine isnot running, • do not leave battery chargers, video game adapters, computers andother devices plugged in overnight or when the vehicle is parked forextended periods. Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used. POWE...

Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror (if equipped) The interior rear view mirror has an auto-dimming function. Theelectronic day/night mirror will change from the normal (high reflective)state to the non-glare (darkened) state when bright lights (glare) reachthe mirror. When the mirror detect...

Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt toreadjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place. These actionscould cause damage to the glass and mirrors. Fold-away mirrors Pull/push the mirrors in to fold/unfold them. Blind spot mirrors Your vehicle is equipped with blind spot mir...

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. 1 2 Driver Controls 65 2011 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 2nd PrintingUSA (fus)

Open the left hand door second bysqueezing the handle to unlatch thedoor and pulling it open. 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. Driver Controls 66 ...

Opening the doors fully Push the yellow button located onthe door and swing it open. Thecheck arms will automaticallyre-engage when the doors areclosed. Driver Controls 67 2011 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 2nd PrintingUSA (fus)

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 SEATS 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: Before...

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 possible to theback of your head. For occupants of extremely tall stature, adjust thehead restraint to its full up position. WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck inju...

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 1. Buckle the combination lap andshoulder belt. 2. Grasp the shoulder portion andpull downward until the entire beltis 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 auto...

WARNING: The driver and front passenger safety belt system (including retractors, buckles and height adjusters) must be replaced if the vehicle is involved in a collision that results indeployment of front airbags, side airbags, and safety belt pretensioners. Safety belt extension assembly If the sa...

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 ...

If... Then... The driver’s and frontpassenger’s safety belts arebuckled before the ignitionswitch is turned to the onposition or less than1-2 minutes have elapsed sincethe ignition switch has beenturned to on... The Belt-Minder 威 feature will not activate. The driver’s or frontpassenger’s safety bel...

WARNING: Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt or insert a latchplate into the buckle to avoid the Belt-Minder 威 chime. To do so may adversely affect the performance of the vehicle’s airbagsystem. Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder 姞 feature Read Steps 1 - 3 thoroughly before proceeding wi...

AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) Important SRS precautions The SRS is designed to work withthe safety belt to help protect thedriver and right front passengerfrom certain upper body injuries.Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly;there is a risk of injury from adeploying airbag. WARNING: All occupa...

WARNING: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of at least 10 inches (25 cm) between an occupant’s chest and the driver airbag module. WARNING: Never place your arm over the air bag module as a deploying air bag can result in serious arm fractures or ot...

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: Always carefully follow the instructions and warnings provided by the manufacturer of any child restraint to determine if the restraint device is appropriate for your child’s size,height, weight, or age. Follow the child restraint manufacturer’sinstructions and warnings provided for install...

training to ensure that all children ages 0 to 16 are properly restrained inthe correct restraint system. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSACertified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and yourpediatrician to make sure your seat is appropriate for your child andproperly installed in the veh...

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...

Always inflate your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressureeven if it is less than the maximum inflation pressure information foundon the tire. The Ford recommended tire inflation pressure is found onthe Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label which is locatedon the B-Pillar or ...

4. Replace the valve cap. 5. Repeat this procedure for each tire, including the spare. Note: Some spare tires operate at a higher inflation pressure than the other tires. For T-type/mini-spare tires (see the Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information section for description): Store and maintain at 60 p...

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...

Safety practices Driving habits have a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety. • Observe posted speed limits • Avoid fast starts, stops and turns • Avoid potholes and objects on the road • Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking WARNING: If your vehicle is stuck...

The tires should also be balanced periodically. An unbalanced tire andwheel assembly may result in irregular tire wear. Tire rotation Rotating your tires at the recommended interval (as indicated in the Scheduled Maintenance chapter) will help your tires wear more evenly, providing better tire perfo...

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 ...

The tire pressure monitoring system complies with part 15 of the FCCrules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,including interference that...

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...

TPMS reset procedure The TPMS reset procedure needs to be performed after each tirerotation. WARNING: To determine the required pressure for your vehicle, refer to the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. See Vehicle loading in...

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 soundonce and the TPMS indicator will flash. If this does not occur, please try ...

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(driver’s side rear tire) and the TPMS indicator stops flashing. 10. Turn the ignition off. If two short horn beeps a...

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 157 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 ...

TRAILER TOWING WARNING: Never tow a trailer with this vehicle. Your vehicle is not equipped to tow. No towing packages are available through an authorized dealer. RECREATIONAL TOWING Follow these guidelines if you have a need for recreational (RV) towing.An example of recreational towing would be to...

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...

Prior to using the engine block heater, follow these recommendations forproper and safe operation: • For your safety, use an outdoor extension cord that is productcertified by Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) or Canadian StandardsAssociation (CSA). Use only an extension cord that can be usedoutdoors, i...

How to use the engine block heater Ensure the receptacle terminals are clean and dry prior to use. To cleanthem, use a dry cloth. Depending on the type of factory installed equipment, your engine blockheater will use .4 to 1.0 kilowatt-hours of energy per hour of use. Yourfactory installed block hea...

ABS warning lamp The ABS lamp in the instrumentcluster momentarily illuminateswhen the ignition is turned on. Ifthe light does not illuminate duringstart up, remains on or flashes, theABS may be disabled and may need to be serviced. Even when the ABS is disabled,normal braking is still effective. If...

control. Engine traction control works to limit drive-wheel spin bymomentarily reducing engine power. Brake traction control works to limitwheel spin by momentarily applying the brakes to the wheel that isslipping. Traction control prevents the driven wheels from loss of tractiondue to excessive thr...

During an event that activates the Roll Stability Control™ (RSC 威 ), the stability control light in the instrument cluster will flash. Certain adverse driving maneuvers may activate the Roll Stability Controlsystem, which include: • Emergency lane-change • Taking a turn too fast • Quick maneuvering ...

the van on a regular basis. These drivers will gain valuable experiencehandling the van. This experience will help make each trip safer. The van should be operated at a safe speed which, in some conditions,may be less than the posted speed limit. Further, all occupants should be properly restrained....

BRAKE-SHIFT INTERLOCK This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that preventsthe gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) when the ignition isin the on position unless the brake pedal is pressed. If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P (Park) with ignition inthe on ...

WARNING: Objects that are close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper, might not be seen on the screen due to the limited coverage of the camera system. WARNING: Back up as slow as possible since higher speeds might limit your reaction time to stop the vehicle. WARNING: Do not use the c...

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 Vehicles sold in the U.S. : 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,...

U.S. Ford and Lincoln vehicle customers who require RoadsideAssistance, call 1-800-241-3673. If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford MotorCompany will reimburse a reasonable amount for towing to the nearestdealership within 35 miles (56 km). To obtain reimbursementinformation, ...

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 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 The power distrib...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected circuits 30D — Left heated windshield relay 31A — Backup lamp relay 31B — Fuel pump relay 31C — DRL relay 31D — Low beam headlamps relay 31E — Modified vehicle — Right rearturn signal relay 31F — Front fog lamps 32 — Cooling fan diode 33 — Fuel pump rela...

WARNING: Refer to Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for important information. If the tire pressure monitor sensor becomes damaged, itwill no longer function. Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information WARNING: Failure to follow these guidelines could resul...

Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above at any one wheellocation can lead to impairment of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability • All...

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 authorizeddealer. While any authorized dealer handling your vehicle line willprovide warranty service, we recommend you return to your sellingauthorized dealer who wants to ensure your continued satisfaction. Plea...

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 ...

• Do not use household cleaning products or glass cleaners, which canstain and discolor the fabric and affect the flame retardant abilities ofthe seat materials. WARNING: Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle’s seatbelts, as these actions may weaken the belt webbing. LEATHER SEA...

• 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 not spill coffee, ketchup, mustard, orange juice or oil-basedproducts on the leather as they may permanently stain the leather. • Do not use hous...

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 ...

• 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 reservoir. • Refer to scheduled maintenance in...

harm your engine’s cooling system. The use of an improper coolantmay harm engine and cooling system components and may void thewarranty. Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter. • A large amount of water without engine coolant may be added, in caseof emergency, to ...

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 until the coolant is visible and radiatoris almost full. 6. Replace the cap. Turn until tightly installed. Cap must be tightl...

• A coolant concentration of 60% will provide improved freezepoint protection. Increased engine coolant concentrationsabove 60% will decrease the overheat protectioncharacteristics of the engine coolant and may cause enginedamage. • If available, refer to the chart on the coolant container toensure ...

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...

Fuel system • Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel until the first automatic shutoffof the fuel pump nozzle. Note: During extended periods of vehicle storage (30 days or more), fuel may deteriorate due to oxidation. Add a quality gas stabilizerproduct to the vehicle fuel system whenever actual ...

• Check under the hood for any foreign material that may have collectedduring storage (mice/squirrel nests). • Check the exhaust for any foreign material that may have collectedduring storage. • Check tire pressures and set tire inflation per the Tire Label. • Check brake pedal operation. Drive the ...

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 and Lincoln owners have discovered thepowerful 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 coverage. Up t...

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...

Genuine Ford and Motorcraft 姞 replacement parts Dealerships stock Ford and Motorcraft 威 branded replacement parts. These parts meet or exceed Ford Motor Company’s specifications, andwe stand behind them. Parts installed at your dealership carry anationwide, 12 month/12,000 mile (20,000 km) parts and...

NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG The following section contains the “Normal Schedule”. This schedule ispresented at specific mileage (kilometer) intervals with exceptionsnoted. Scheduled Maintenance 274 2011 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 2nd 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 conditions listed below, you will need to have some items maintainedmore frequently. If you only occasionally operate your vehicle under these conditions, it is not necessary to perform the additionalmain...

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...

ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD Initial change 6 years or 105,000 miles (168,000 km)(whichever comes first) After initial change Every 3 years or 45,000 miles (72,000 km) Middle East hot climate specifications ❑ If operating conditions are normal and you drive your vehicle under typical, everyday condi...

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 ..............................170 Airbag supplemental restraintsystem ................................100, 109 and child safety seats ............102description ......................100, 109disposal ....................................111driver airbag ....................102, 110indic...