Ford 2013 Transit Connect v.1- User Manual

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Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description Powersteering fluid Powerwindowsfront andrear Powerwindowlockout Service engine soon Side airbag Stabilitycontrol Windshielddefrost anddemist Windshieldwasher andwiper DATA RECORDING Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your vehicl...

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 been in a crashinvolving the deployment of an airbag or, in certain vehicles, theactivation of the fuel pump shut-off. Certain ...

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SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered byyour vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the warrantyinformation that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Manual. Special Instructions For your added safety, your ...

MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT Using mobile communications equipment is becoming increasinglyimportant in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However, youmust not compromise your own or others’ safety when using suchequipment. Mobile communications can enhance personal safety andsecurity ...

GENERAL INFORMATION See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safetyrestraints for children. 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...

Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Child size, height, weight, or age Recommendedrestraint type Infantsor tod-dlers Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less(generally age four or younger). Use a child safetyseat (sometimescalled an infantcarrier, convertibleseat, or toddlerseat). Smal...

Note: The child seat must rest tightly against the vehicle seat. It may be necessary to lift or remove the head restraint. See the Seats chapter for information on head restraints. BOOSTER SEATS WARNING: Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or behind the back...

Types of Booster Seats • Backless booster seats If your backless booster seat has a removable shield, remove the shield.If a vehicle seating position has a low seat back or no head restraint, abackless booster seat may place your child’s head (as measured at thetops of the ears) above the top of the...

If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat, placing a rubberized meshsold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat may improve thiscondition. Do not introduce any item thicker than this under the boosterseat. Check with the booster seat manufacturer’s instructions. INSTALLING CHILD SEATS ...

10. Before placing the child in theseat, forcibly move the seat forwardand back to make sure the seat issecurely held in place. To check this, grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it sideto side and forward and back. There should be no more than 1 inch (2.5centimeters) of movement for ...

however the safety belt can still be used to attach the child seat. Forforward-facing child seats, the top tether strap must also be attached tothe proper top tether anchor, if a top tether strap has been providedwith your child seat. Your vehicle has LATCH lower anchors for child seat installation ...

Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outboard SeatingPositions (Center Seating Use) WARNING: The standardized spacing for LATCH lower anchors is 11 in. (28 cm) center to center. Do not use LATCH lower anchors for the center seating position unless the child seatmanufacturer’s instructions permit an...

Combining LATCH lower anchors with tethers for attaching childsafety seats (5-passenger Taxi only) When the LATCH lower anchors and tethers are used together, use thefollowing attachment combinations only: • Use LATCH lower anchor A withtether A as depicted in thegraphic. • Use LATCH lower anchor B ...

The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions(shown from top view): • Four-passenger vehicle • Five-passenger vehicle Perform the following steps to install a child safety seat with tetheranchors: Note: If you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments, and have atta...

2. Clip the tether strap to theanchor as shown. Second row center seating position The tether can be attached directly to the rear of the second row centerseat. 1. Route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the headrestraint posts. 2. Locate the anchor for the centerseating position...

Second-row outboard seating positions Note: Place the head restraint underneath the back of the front seat for storage. 1. Remove the head restraint. 2. Locate the correct anchor for the selected seating position. • On five-passenger vehicles,anchors are located on thepassenger-side and driver-sideu...

4. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to themanufacturer’s instructions. If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child beinginjured in a collision greatly increases. If your child restraint system is equipped with a tether strap, and thechild restraint manufactur...

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit where they can be properly restrained. WARNING: Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while th...

FASTENING THE SAFETY BELTS The front outboard and rear safety restraints in the vehicle arecombination lap and shoulder belts. 1. Insert the belt tongue into theproper buckle (the buckle closest tothe direction the tongue is comingfrom) until you hear a snap and feelit latch. Make sure the tongue is...

How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode Disconnect the combination lap and shoulder belt and allow it to retractcompletely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate thevehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. Safety Belt Extension Assembly WARNING: Do not use extensions to change t...

SAFETY BELT WARNING LIGHT AND INDICATOR CHIME This lamp illuminates and an audible warning will sound if thedriver’s safety belt has not been fastened when the vehicle’signition is turned on. Conditions of Operation If... Then... The driver’s safety belt is notbuckled before the ignitionswitch is tu...

• The transmission selector lever is in position P . • The ignition is off. • The driver and front passenger safety belts are unbuckled. 1. Turn the ignition on. DO NOT START THE ENGINE. 2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off (approximately one totwo minutes). • Step 3 must be complet...

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 and crash severity before act...

The airbags are a supplemental restraint system and are designed towork with the safety belts to help protect the driver and right frontpassenger from certain upper body injuries. Airbags DO NOT inflateslowly; there is a risk of injury from a deploying airbag. Note: You will hear a loud bang and see...

DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS WARNING: Never place your arm or any objects over an airbag module. Placing your arm over a deploying airbag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries. Objects placed on or over theairbag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by theairbag int...

WARNING: To reduce the risk of possible serious injury: Do not stow objects in seat back map pocket (if equipped) or hang objects off seat back if a child is in the front passenger seat.Do not place large objects (unless storing rear seat headrests)underneath the front passenger seat. or between the...

• When the front passenger sensing system enables the front passengerfrontal airbag (may inflate), the indicator will be unlit and stay unlit. If a person of adult size is sitting in the front passenger’s seat, but thepassenger airbag off or pass airbag off indicator lamp is lit, it is possiblethat ...

If objects are lodged and/or cargo is interfering with the seat; please takethe following steps to remove the obstruction: • Pull the vehicle over. • Turn the vehicle off. • Driver or adult passengers should check for any objects lodgedunderneath the front passenger seat or cargo interfering with th...

WARNING: If the side airbag has deployed, the airbag will not function again. The side airbag system (including the seat) must be inspected and serviced by an authorized dealer. If the airbag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk ofinjury in a collision. The side airbags are lo...

CRASH SENSORS AND AIRBAG INDICATOR WARNING: Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of the vehicle (including frame, bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks) may affect the performance of the airbag system,increasing the risk of injury. Do not modify the front end of the vehicle. The v...

The safety belt pretensioners and the airbag supplemental restraintsystem is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains longitudinal orlateral deceleration sufficient to cause the restraints control module todeploy a safety device or when a certain likelihood of a rollover event isdetected by th...

GENERAL INFORMATION ON RADIO FREQUENCIES This device control complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and withIndustry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject tothe following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) This device must accept any inte...

2. Release the retaining clips with aflat object and separate the twohalves of the transmitter. 3. Carefully pry out the battery witha flat object. Be careful not to touchthe battery contacts or the printedcircuit board with the flat object. 4. Insert the new battery with the +facing upwards. 5. Sna...

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING You can use the remote control to lock and unlock the vehicle. Central Locking and Unlocking Note: Your vehicle can be configured to unlock only the front doors. See your authorized dealer for more details. • Turn the key toward the front of the vehicle to unlock the front ands...

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. 58 Locks 2013 Trans...

Opening the Doors Fully Push the yellow button located onthe door and swing it open. Thecheck arms will automaticallyre-engage when the doors areclosed. OPENING THE SLIDING DOOR Note: The right-hand sliding door is inhibited from opening fully when the fuel filler flap is unlocked and open. Locks 59...

Automatic Disarming Switching the ignition on with a coded key disarms the vehicle. Replacement Keys If your keys are lost or stolen and you don’t have an extra coded key,you will need to have your vehicle towed to an authorized dealer. Thekey codes need to be erased from your vehicle and new coded ...

ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL WARNING: Do not adjust the steering wheel when your vehicle is moving. Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the correct position. Refer to Sitting In the Correct Position in the Seats chapter. 1. Unlock the steering column. 2. Adjust the steering wheel to thedesired p...

AUDIO CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) Volume Press to increase or decrease thevolume. Seek, Next or Previous Press the seek button to: • tune the radio to the next orprevious stored preset • play the next or previous track. Press and hold the seek button to: • tune the radio to the next stationup or down the ...

Mode Press to select the audio source. VOICE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) A. Voice recognition B. Receive a call C. End a call Refer to the SYNC chapter. CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) Refer to the Cruise Control chapter. VOICE SEEK VOL VOL MODE VOICE SEEK VOL VOL MODE A B C OFF ON SET RES Steering Wheel 65 ...

WINDSHIELD WIPERS Note: Fully defrost the windshield before switching on the windshield wipers. Note: Make sure the windshield wipers are switched off before entering car wash. Note: Clean the windshield and wiper blades if they begin to leave streaks or smears. If that doesn’t resolve the issue, in...

The washer will spray for as long asthe lever is pressed in. After yourelease the lever, the wipers willoperate for a short time. REAR WINDOW WIPER AND WASHER (IF EQUIPPED) Pull the lever toward you forintermittent wiping. Pull the lever past the intermittentposition to operate the washer. Thewiper ...

LIGHTING CONTROL A. Off B. Parking lamps, instrument panellamps, license plate lamps and taillamps C. Headlamps D. Refer to Front Fog Lamps if equipped. E. Refer to Rear Fog Lamp if equipped. High Beams With the head lamps turn on: • Pull the lever fully past thedetent to switch the high beamson. • ...

INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER Use to adjust the brightness of theinstrument panel and all applicableswitches in the vehicle duringheadlamp and parking lampoperation. Move the control from left to rightto increase the brightness. Move thecontrol from right to left to reducethe brightness. DAYTIME RUNNIN...

REAR FOG LAMP (IF EQUIPPED) The headlamp control operates therear fog lamp. You can switch therear fog lamp on when the lightingcontrol is in any position except off. Pull the headlamp control towardsyou until you feel the second detentto turn the rear fog lamp on. Therear fog lamp indicator light w...

POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children play with the power windows. They may seriously injure themselves. WARNING: When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free of obstructions and make sure that children and pet...

EXTERIOR MIRRORS Power Exterior Mirrors (If Equipped) WARNING: Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion. A. Left-hand mirror B. Off C. Right-hand mirror To adjust your mirrors: 1. Select the mirror you want to adjust. 2. Move the control in the direction you want to tilt the mirror. 3...

The image of the approachingvehicle is small and near the inboardedge of the main mirror when it is ata distance. The image becomeslarger and begins to move outboardacross the main mirror as the vehicleapproaches (A). The image willtransition from the main mirror andbegin to appear in the blind spot...

Auto-Dimming Mirror (If Equipped) Note: Do not block the sensors on the front and back of the mirror. Mirror performance may be affected. A rear center passenger or raisedrear center head restraint may also block light from reaching the sensor. The mirror will dim automatically to reduce glare when ...

GAUGES Cluster shown in standard measure – metric clusters similar. A. Tachometer B. Engine coolant temperature gauge C. Fuel gauge D. Speedometer E. Information display. See Information displays for more information. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Shows the temperature of the engine coolant. At n...

WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. Fuel Gauge Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (when theignition is on). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is inmotion or on a grade. The fuel icon and arrow indicates which...

Door Ajar Displays when the ignition is on and any door is not completelyclosed. Engine Oil If it illuminates with the engine running or when you aredriving, this indicates a malfunction. Stop your vehicle as soonas it is safe to do so and switch the engine off. Check the engine oil level. Note: Do ...

Low Tire Pressure Warning It illuminates when your tire pressure is low. If the lampremains on with the engine running or when driving, checkyour tire pressure as soon as possible. The lamp also illuminates momentarily when you switch the ignition onto confirm the lamp is functional. If it does not ...

Service Engine Soon If the service engine soon indicator light stays illuminated afterthe engine is started, it indicates that the On Board Diagnosticssystem (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction of the vehicle emissions control system. Refer to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Fuel and Refueling ...

TRIP COMPUTER Note: The information display will remain on for several minutes after you switch off the ignition. A. Distance to empty B. Trip odometer C. Odometer D. Reset button If SHON or SHIP ON is displayed, the vehicle shipping mode is switchedon. Have your dealer switch off the vehicle shippi...

GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION Radio Frequencies and Reception Factors AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and TelecommunicationsCommission (CRTC). Those frequencies are: AM: 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz FM: 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz Radio rec...

Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extendedperiods of time. MP3 Track and Folder Structure Audio systems capable of recognizing and playing MP3 individual tracksand folder structures work as follows: • There are two different modes for MP3 disc playback: MP3 trackmode (system...

Note: In text mode, sometimes the display requires additional text to be displayed. When the > or < indicator is present, press the SEEK arrowsto view the additional text. P. AM/FM: Select a frequency band. Q. VOL-PUSH: Press the power control to turn the system on and off. Turn to adjust the ...

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL A. Temperature control: Controls the temperature of the air circulated in your vehicle. Adjust to select the desired temperature.B. Air distribution control: Adjust to select the desired air distribution. Select to distribute air through the instrument panel air vents. Select ...

Heated Exterior Mirror Note: Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to readjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place. These actions couldcause damage to the glass and mirrors. Note: Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other petrole...

SITTING IN THE CORRECT POSITION WARNING: Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the passenger sensing system, resulting inserious injury or death in a crash. Always sit upright against your seatba...

Rear Seat Outboard Head Restraints The head restraints consist of: A. An energy absorbing head restraint B. Two steel stems C. Guide sleeve adjust and release button D. Guide sleeve unlock and remove button Adjusting the Head Restraint Raise Pull up the head restraint. Lower 1. Press and hold button...

MANUAL SEATS WARNING: Never adjust the driver’s seat or seat back when the vehicle is moving. WARNING: Rock the seat backward and forward after releasing the lever to make sure that it is fully engaged. Moving the Seat Backward andForward Adjust the Height of the Driver’sSeat Recline Adjustment Seat...

WARNING: Reclining the seat back can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Manual Lumbar The lumbar control is located onthe inboard side of the seat back.Turn the control to adjust yoursupport. REAR SEATS Folding ...

Returning the seat to the upright position WARNING: Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback. After returning the seatback to its original position, pull onthe seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unla...

AUXILIARY POWER POINTS WARNING: Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket (if equipped). Improper use of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your warranty, and can result in fireor serious injury. Note: If used when the engine is not running, the battery w...

CENTER CONSOLE WARNING: Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you in a collision. Your vehicle has a variety of console features. These may include: • Cupholders • Storage area • Power window switches (if equipped) OVERHEAD CONSOLE Overhead Storage Shelf WARNING: Do not place ...

GENERAL INFORMATION WARNING: Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage. WARNING: Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle on dry grass or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up th...

IGNITION SWITCH (IF EQUIPPED) Note: When you switch the ignition off and leave your vehicle, do not leave your key in the ignition. This could discharge your vehicle battery. Note: To switch the engine off when your vehicle is moving, move the transmission selector lever to position N. Use the brake...

We recommend that you do the following for safe and correct operation: • Use a 16-gauge outdoor extension cord that is product certified byUnderwriter’s Laboratory or Canadian Standards Association. Thisextension cord must be able to be used outdoors, in coldtemperatures, and be clearly marked Suita...

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled tank may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire. WARNING: The fuel system may be under pressure. If you hear a hissing sound near the fuel filler door (Easy Fuel 威 “no cap” fuel system), do not refuel unt...

• 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...

RUNNING OUT OF FUEL Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverseeffect on powertrain components. If you have run out of fuel: • You may need to cycle the ignition from off to on several times afterrefueling to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank tothe engine....

Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving (cityor highway). This provides an accurate estimate of the vehicle’s fueleconomy under current driving conditions. Additionally, keeping recordsduring summer and winter show how temperature impacts fuel economy.In general, lower te...

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the off position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. Your vehicle has been designed to improve fuel economy by reducingfuel usage while coasting...

Brake-Shift Interlock WARNING: Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brake lamps are working. WARNING: When doing this procedure, you will be taking the vehicle out of park which means the vehicle can roll freely. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always fully set the parking brakepr...

6. To drive, with the brake pedal still pressed, release the parking brakeand shift to D (Drive) or R (Reverse). See your authorized dealer as soon as possible if this procedure is used. Automatic Transmission Adaptive Learning This feature is designed to increase durability and provide consistentsh...

GENERAL INFORMATION Note: Occasional brake noise is normal. If a metal-to-metal, continuous grinding or continuous squeal sound is present, the brake linings may beworn-out and should be inspected by an authorized dealer. If the vehiclehas continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while ...

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION The traction control system helps avoid drive wheel spin and loss oftraction. If your vehicle begins to slide, the system applies the brakes to individualwheels and, when needed, reduces engine power at the same time. If thewheels spin when accelerating on slippery or loose s...

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION WARNING: Vehicle modifications involving braking system, aftermarket roof racks, suspension, steering system, tire construction and/or wheel/tire size may change the handlingcharacteristics of the vehicle and may adversely affect the performanceof the AdvanceTrac 威 system. In...

SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: To help avoid personal injury, please read and understand the limitations of the system as contained in this section. Sensing is only an aid for some (generally large and fixed)objects when moving in reverse on a flat surface at parking speeds.Traffic control sy...

Using the Rear Sensing System The rear sensors are only active when the transmission is in R (Reverse).As the vehicle moves closer to the obstacle, the rate of the audiblewarning increases. When the obstacle is fewer than 12 inches (30centimeters) away, the warning sounds continuously. If a stationa...

WARNING: Back up as slow as possible since higher speeds might limit your reaction time to stop the vehicle. WARNING: Do not use the camera system with the rear doors open. The rearview camera is located onthe rear doors. The camera systemprovides a video image whichappears in the rear view mirror o...

Note: The camera may not operate correctly under the following conditions: • Nighttime or dark areas if one or both reverse lamps are notoperating. • The camera’s view is obstructed by mud, water or debris. Clean thelens with a soft, lint-free cloth and non-abrasive cleaner. • The rear of the vehicl...

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION Cruise control lets you maintain a set speed without keeping your footon the accelerator pedal. USING CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Do not use cruise control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved. Note: Vehicle speed may vary momentarily w...

STEERING To help prevent damage to the power steering system: • Never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until itstops) for more than a few seconds when the engine is running. • Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level(below the MIN mark on the reser...

LOAD LIMIT Vehicle loading This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle to keepyour loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability. Properlyloading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle designperformance. Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself...

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 tires with ahigher limit than the original tires do not increase the GVWR andGAWR limitations. WARNING: Exceeding any vehicle ...

TOWING A TRAILER WARNING: Never tow a trailer with this vehicle. Your vehicle is not equipped to tow. No towing packages are available through an authorized dealer. WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member of a roadside assis...

TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOUR WHEELS Emergency Towing In the event your vehicle becomes disabled (without access to wheeldollies, car-hauling trailer, or flatbed transport vehicle), it can beflat-towed (all wheels on the ground, regardless of thepowertrain/transmission configuration) under the followin...

BREAKING-IN You need to break in new tires for approximately 300 miles(480 kilometers). During this time, your vehicle may exhibit some uniquedriving characteristics. Avoid driving too fast during the first 1000 miles(1600 kilometers). Vary your speed frequently and change up throughthe gears early....

• Add particular accessories to your vehicle (e.g. bug deflectors,rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski racks). • Drive with the wheels out of alignment. DRIVING THROUGH WATER If driving through deep or standingwater is unavoidable, proceed veryslowly. Never drive through waterthat is higher than...

FLOOR MATS WARNING: Always use floor mats that are designed to fit the foot well of your vehicle. Only use floor mats that leave the pedal area unobstructed. Only use floor mats that are firmly secured toretention posts so that they cannot slip out of position and interferewith the pedals or impair ...

WARNING (Continued) • Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or attachmentinstructions can potentially cause interference with pedal operationcausing loss of control of vehicle. • To install floor mats, position the floor mat so that the eyelet is overthe retention post and press down to ...

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 ...

Vehicles Sold in the U.S. : Using Roadside Assistance Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in yourwallet for quick reference. This card is found in the owner’s manualportfolio in the glove compartment.U.S. Ford vehicle customers who require Roadside Assistance, call1-800...

2. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion beforeyou attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level. 3. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect from any electricalsurges. Turn all other accessories off. Connecting the Jumper Cables WARNING: Do ...

Jump Starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine atmoderately increased speed. 2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for anadditional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. Removing the J...

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...

• Ford Genuine Accessories • Service specials and promotions. In Canada: Mailing address Customer Relationship CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 Telephone 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) Online www.ford.ca Additional assistance If you have questions or concerns,...

UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADAONLY) For vehicles delivered to authorized Canadian dealers. In those caseswhere you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford of Canada and theauthorized dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concernhave been unsatisfactory, Ford of C...

CHANGING A FUSE Electric vehicles For specific information on the Transit Connect Electric, refer to the Azure Dynamics TC-E Owner’s Guide Supplement. Fuses If electrical components in thevehicle are not working, a fuse mayhave blown. Blown fuses areidentified by a broken wire withinthe fuse. Check ...

COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 60A — — Blue Yellow Yellow 70A — — Tan — Brown 80A — — Natural Black Black FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART Power Distribution Box WARNING: Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. WARNI...

The high-current fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected circuits 1 7.5A* Heated windshield telltale 2 40A** Right heated windshield, Modifiedvehicle – Rear heater blower fan,Ignition supply 3 50A** Left heated windshield, Modifiedvehicle – Battery supply 4 20A** Fu...

GENERAL INFORMATION Have your vehicle serviced regularly to help maintain its roadworthinessand resale value. There is a large network of Ford authorized dealersthat are there to help you with their professional servicing expertise. Webelieve that their specially trained technicians are best qualifi...

Electric vehicles For specific information on the Transit Connect Electric, refer to the Azure Dynamics TC-E Owner’s Guide Supplement. OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD 1. Lift and swivel the front badge tothe left. 2. Insert the key and turn it to theleft to release the primary latch. 3. Turn they key t...

UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW A. Engine coolant reservoir B. Engine oil filler cap C. Brake fluid reservoir D. Battery E. Power distribution box F. Windshield washer fluid reservoir G. Air filter assembly H. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick I. Engine oil dipstick J. Power steering fluid reservoir A B C D...

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK ENGINE OIL CHECK Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for checkingthe engine oil. 1. Make sure the vehicle is on levelground. 2. Turn the engine off and wait15 minutes for the oil to drain intothe oil pan. 3. Set the parking brake and ensur...

1. Remove the filler cap. 2. Add engine oil that meets Ford specifications. See Capacities andSpecifications for more information. 3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above thenormal operating range on the engine oil level dipstick. 4. Install the dipstick and ensure it i...

Adding Engine Coolant WARNING: Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot. Steam and scalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can burn you badly. Also, you can be burned if you spill coolant on hotengine parts. WARNING: Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluid contai...

• Do not use alcohol, methanol, brine or any engine coolants mixed withalcohol or methanol antifreeze (coolant). Alcohol and other liquids cancause engine damage from overheating or freezing. • Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant. These can beharmful and compromise the corrosion ...

Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used. The type offluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick and also in the Capacities and Specifications chapter. Note: Use of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may cause internal tr...

2. Turn the steering wheel left and right several times.3. Turn the engine off.4. Check the fluid level.5. If the fluid is below the MIN line, add fluid in small amounts until itreaches the correct level (between the MIN and MAX lines). Refer to Capacities and Specifications for the proper fluid typ...

CHECKING THE WIPER BLADES Run the tip of your fingers over the edge of the bladeto check for roughness. Clean the wiper blades with washer fluid or waterapplied with a soft sponge or cloth. CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES 1. Pull the wiper arm away from thevehicle. Turn the blade at an anglefrom the wiper...

When changing the air filter element, use only the air filter elementlisted. Refer to Motorcraft 威 part numbers in the Capacities and Specifications chapter. Refer to Scheduled Maintenance for the appropriate intervals for changing the air filter element. Note: Failure to use the correct air filter ...

Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp controlis in the off position. 2. Remove the lens assembly. 3. Pull the bulb straight out. Install in reverse order. Replacing Front Dome Lamp Bulb 1. Make sure the headlamp switch isin the off position. 2. Switch off the interior lamps. 3...

WAXING • Wash the vehicle first. • Use a quality wax that does not contain abrasives. • Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with any non-body(low-gloss black) colored trim, such as grained door handles, roofracks, bumpers, side moldings, mirror housings or the windshield cowlarea. The pain...

2. Wipe the surface with a damp, clean, white cotton cloth. For morethorough cleaning, use a mild soap and water solution. If the spot cannotbe completely cleaned by this method, the area may be cleaned using acommercially available cleaning product designed for automotiveinteriors. 3. If necessary,...

• Some automatic car washes may cause damage to the finish on yourwheel rims or covers. Industrial-strength (heavy-duty) cleaners, orcleaning chemicals, in combination with brush agitation to removebrake dust and dirt, could wear away the clear coat finish over time. • Do not use hydrofluoric acid-b...

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...

GENERAL INFORMATION Notice to Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. To reduce the risk of serious injury or death from a rollover or other crash you must: • Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers; • Drive at...

How Your Vehicle Differs from Other Vehicles SUVs and trucks can differ fromsome other vehicles in a fewnoticeable ways. Your vehicle maybe: • Higher – to allow higher loadcarrying capacity and to allow itto travel over rough terrainwithout getting hung up ordamaging underbodycomponents. • Shorter –...

TIRE CARE Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading Tire Quality Grades apply to newpneumatic passenger car tires. TheQuality grades can be found whereapplicable on the tire sidewall betweentread shoulder and maximum sectionwidth. For example: • Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A These Tir...

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.) A. P: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tir...

G. H: Indicates the tire’s speed rating. The speed rating denotes the speed at which a tire is designed to be driven for extended periods oftime under a standard condition of load and inflation pressure. The tireson your vehicle may operate at different conditions for load and inflationpressure. The...

Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for “LT ”Type Tires “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. A. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire ...

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 Gradesdo not apply ...

INFLATING YOUR TIRES Safe operation of your vehicle requires that your tires are properlyinflated. Remember that a tire can lose up to half of its air pressurewithout appearing flat. Every day before you drive, check your tires. If one looks lower than theothers, use a tire gauge to check pressure o...

6. Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no nails or otherobjects embedded that could poke a hole in the tire and cause an airleak. 7. Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges, cuts or bulges. Electric vehicles For specific information on the Transit Connect Electric, refer t...

Damage Periodically inspect the tire treads and sidewalls for damage (such asbulges in the tread or sidewalls, cracks in the tread groove andseparation in the tread or sidewall). If damage is observed or suspectedhave the tire inspected by a tire professional. Tires can be damagedduring off-road use...

Tire Replacement Requirements WARNING: Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size, load index, speed rating and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as those originallyprovided by Ford. The recommended tire and wheel size may be foundon either t...

Safety Practices 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 the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km/h). The tires may fa...

The tires should also be balanced periodically. An unbalanced tire andwheel assembly may result in irregular tire wear. Tire Rotation WARNING: If the tire label shows different tire pressures for the front and rear tires and the vehicle is equipped with TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system), then t...

USING SNOW CHAINS WARNING: Snow tires must be the same size, load index, speed rating as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performanceof your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehiclecontrol, vehicl...

Changing Tires with a TPMS Note: Each road tire is equipped with a tire pressure sensor locatedinside the tire and wheel assemblycavity. The pressure sensor isattached to the valve stem. Thepressure sensor is covered by thetire and is not visible unless the tireis removed. Care must be takenwhen cha...

When you believe your system is not operating properly The main function of the tire pressure monitoring system is to warn youwhen your tires need air. It can also warn you in the event the system isno longer capable of functioning as intended. Refer to the following chartfor information concerning ...

Low tirepressurewarning light Possible cause Customer action required Flashingwarning light Spare tire in use Repair the damaged road wheel/tire and reinstall it on the vehicle torestore system functionality. For adescription on how the systemfunctions, refer to When your temporary spare tire is ins...

TPMS reset procedure 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 this chapter for more information. Note: The TPMS reset procedure needs...

CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL WARNING: The use of tire sealants may damage your tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and should not be used. However, if you must use a sealant, the TPMS sensor and valve stem onthe wheel must be replaced by an authorized Ford dealer. WARNING: Refer to Tire pressure monitor...

• Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability • All-wheel driving capability (if applicable) • Load leveling adjustment (if applicable) When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire and wheel assembly,additional caution should be...

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications WARNING: When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum orbrake disc that contacts the wheel. Ensure that any fast...

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS Engine 2.0L I4 engine Cubic inches 121 Required fuel Minimum 87 octane Firing order 1–3–4–2 Ignition system C.O.P Compression ratio 10.0:1 Spark plug gap .051 inch +/- .002(1.3 mm +/- .05) Engine drivebelt routing Capacities and Specifications 239 2013 Transit Connect (tst) Own...

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 2.0L I4 engine Engine air filter element FA-1900 Oil filter FL-910S 1 Battery BXT-96R-590 Spark plugs 2 Cabin air filter FP38 1 Only use the specified replacement oil filter. The use of a non-specified oil filter can result in engine damage. 2 For spark plug replace...

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the followinginformation: A. World manufacturer identifier B. Brake system / Gross VehicleWeight Rating (GVWR) / RestraintDevices and their location C. Make, vehicle line, series, bodytype D. Engine type E. Check digit F. Model year G. Assembly plant ...

ACCESSORIES For a complete listing of the accessories that are available for yourvehicle, please contact your dealer or visit our online store at: Accessories.Ford.com (U.S. only). Ford Custom Accessories are available for your vehicle through yourlocal Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. Ford Motor Comp...

FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (U.S. ONLY) More than 32 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? Carefully following the maintenance schedule helps protect against majorrepair expenses resulting from neg...

Convenience Many dealerships have extended evening and Saturday hours to makeyour service visit more convenient and they offer one stop shopping.They can perform any services that are required on your vehicle, fromgeneral maintenance to collision repairs. Note: Not all dealers have extended hours or...

Oils, Fluids and Flushing In many cases, fluid discoloration is a normal operating characteristicand, by itself, does not necessarily indicate a concern or that the fluidneeds to be changed. However, discolored fluids that also show signs ofoverheating and foreign material contamination should be in...

NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG The following section contains the Normal Maintenance Schedule. Thisschedule is presented at specific mileage (kilometer) intervals withexceptions as noted. Normal Scheduled Maintenance Every 7500 miles(12000 km) or sixmonths (whichevercomes first) Change engine ...

Additional Maintenance Items Every 30000 miles(48000 km) Replace engine air filter. Every 37500 miles(60000 km) Inspect valve clearances. Adjust as necessary(CNG vehicles). Every 97500 miles(156000 km) Replace spark plugs. Every 105000 miles(168000 km) Change engine coolant. * Inspect accessory driv...

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 ...

Operating in Dusty Conditions Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads Inspect frequently,service as required Replace engine air filter. Every 5000 miles(8000 km) Inspect wheels and related components forabnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag. Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measuretread depth. Every 500...

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 California fuel filter replacement: If the vehicle is registered in California, the California Air Resources Board has determined that thefailure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emissionwarranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’suseful...

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...

Support The SYNC support team is available to help you with any questions youcannot answer on your own. Monday-Saturday, 8:30am-8:00pm EST In the United States, call: 1–888–270–1055 In Canada, call: 1–800–565–3673 Times are subject to change due to holidays. SYNC Owner Account Why do I need a SYNC o...

• Leave playing devices in the vehicle during extreme conditions as itcould cause them damage. See your device’s user guide for furtherinformation. • Attempt to service or repair the system. See your authorized dealer. Privacy Information When a cellular phone is connected to SYNC, the system create...

2. When Active Call Menu is selected, press OK.3. Scroll to cycle through the following options: When you select: You can: Mute Call? Mute the call. Privacy Switch a call from an active hands-freeenvironment to your cellular phone for a moreprivate conversation.Press OK when Privacy on/off appears. ...

When you select: You can: Call History Access your call history log.1. Press OK to select, then scroll throughyour call history options (incoming, outgoingor missed).2. Press OK when the desired selectionappears in the display.3. Press the phone button to call theselection. Return Exit the current m...

When you select: You can: Phonebook ** Allows you to access your downloadedphonebook.1. Press OK to confirm and enter. If yourphonebook has fewer than 255 listings, theyappear alphabetically in flat file mode. If thereare more, they are organized into alphabeticalcategories.2. Scroll until the desir...

Receiving a Text Message Note: This is a phone-dependent feature. Your phone must support downloading text messages using Bluetooth to receive incoming textmessages. Note: Forwarding a text message is a speed-dependent feature and can only be done when the vehicle is traveling at 3 mph (5 km/h) or l...

Note: SYNC does not automatically download all of your unread text messages at every ignition cycle (as it does with call history andphonebook if automatic download is set to on). Return exits the current menu when you press OK. If you select Send Text Message? : 1. Press OK to select. If the system...

When you select: You can: Modify Phonebook Modify the contents of your phone book (i.e.,add, delete, download). Press OK to selectand scroll between: Add Contacts: Press OK to add more contactsfrom your phone book. Push the desiredcontact(s) on your phone. See your phone’suser guide on how to push c...

System Settings System Settings provide access to your Bluetooth Devices andAdvanced menu features. Use the arrow buttons to scroll through themenu options. The Bluetooth Devices menu allows you to add, connect, delete and set aphone as primary as well as turn your Bluetooth feature on and off. The ...

If you select: You can: Set Bluetooth On/Off Turn the Bluetooth feature on and off.Press OK and scroll to toggle between On andOff. When the desired selection is chosen,press OK. Note: Turning Bluetooth off disconnects all Bluetooth devices and deactivates allBluetooth features. Delete Device Delete...

4. Scroll to select from the following options: If you select: You can: Prompts Get help from SYNC by using questions,helpful hints or asking you for a specificaction. To turn these prompts on or off:1. Press OK to select and scroll to selectbetween on or off.2. Press OK when the desired selectionap...

If you select: You can: Install Application Install applications you have downloaded.Press OK and scroll to select. Press OK toconfirm. System Info Access the Auto Version number as well asthe FPN number.Press OK to select. MAP Profile This is a Bluetooth component which canfurther help your phone w...

“USB” “Play track <name>” 1,3 “Refine album <name>” 1,3 “Refine artist <name>” 1,3 “Refine song <name>” 1 “Refine track <name>” 1,3 “Repeat off” “Repeat on” “Search album <name>” 1,3 “Search artist <name>” 1,3 “Search genre <name>” 1,3 “Search song <...

Press the voice icon and when prompted say “Bluetooth Audio” and thenany of the following: “BLUETOOTH AUDIO” “(Phone) (Media) (Bluetooth) Connections” “Pause” “Play” “Play next track ” “Play previous track ” Media Menu Features The media menu allows you to select your media source, how to playyour m...

2. Scroll to cycle through: When you select: You can: Play Menu Play your music by artist, album, genre, playlists,tracks, similar music or to simply, play all. You canalso choose to Explore USB to view the supporteddigital music files on your playing device.See Play Menu later in this section for m...

When you select: You can: Media Settings Choose to shuffle or repeat your music and selectyour Autoplay settings. Once these selections areturned on, they remain on until turned off. PressSEEK to play the previous or next track. Note: Some digital media players require both USB and line in ports to ...

When you select: You can: Similar Music Play music similar to what is currently playingfrom the USB port. The system uses themetadata information of each song to compilea playlist for you.Press OK to select. The system creates a newlist of similar songs and begins playing. Themetadata tags must be p...

4. Press OK and then scroll to select from: When you select: You can: Add BluetoothDevice * Allows you to pair additional devices to thesystem.1. Press OK to select and press OK againwhen Find SYNC appears in the display.2. Follow the directions in your phone’s userguide to put your phone into disco...

Advanced Menu Options This menu allows you to access settings such as prompts, language,performing a master reset as well as returning to factory defaults.1. Press AUX and then MENU to access the Media Menu.2. Scroll until System Settings appears and select OK.3. Scroll until Advanced appears.4. Pre...

When you select: You can: Master Reset Completely erase all information stored onSYNC (all phonebook, call history, textmessages and all paired devices) and returnto the factory default settings. Application Download new software applications (ifavailable) and then load the desiredapplications throu...

GENERAL INFORMATION SYNC 姞 End User License Agreement (EULA) • You have acquired a device (“DEVICE”) that includes software licensed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY from an affiliate of MicrosoftCorporation (“MS”). Those installed software products of MS origin, aswell as associated media, printed materials, ...

SOFTWARE’s ability to use WMDRM to play or copy protectedcontent. This action does not affect unprotected content. When yourDEVICE downloads licenses for protected content, you agree thatMicrosoft may include a revocation list with the licenses. Contentowners may require you to upgrade the SOFTWARE ...

property rights in and to the content which may be accessed through useof the SOFTWARE is the property of the respective content owner andmay be protected by applicable copyright or other intellectual propertylaws and treaties. This EULA grants you no rights to use such content.All rights not specif...

End user notice Microsoft 姞 Windows 姞 Mobile for Automotive Important Safety Information This system Ford SYNC™ contains software that is licensed toManufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY by an affiliate of MicrosoftCorporation pursuant to a license agreement. Any removal, reproduction,reverse engineering ...

A ABS (see Brakes) .....................123 Accessing call history/phonebook during active call .............274 Accessing your media menufeatures ......................................289 Accessing your phone menufeatures ......................................276 Active call menu options .........2...