Ford 2016 TRANSIT - Vehicle Care

Ford 2016 TRANSIT

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Vehicle Care

Table of Contents

Default Chapter4
- Table of Contents4
Introduction10
- About this Manual10
- Symbols Glossary10
- Data Recording12
- California Proposition 6513
- Perchlorate13
- Ford Credit13
- Replacement Parts Recommendation13
- Special Notices14
- Mobile Communications Equipment15
- Export Unique Options16
Environment17
- Protecting the Environment17
- Child Safety18
- General Information18
- Installing Child Restraints19
  - Child Seats19
Child Safety20
- Using Tether Straps24
- Booster Seats28
- Child Restraint Positioning30
- Child Safety Locks31
  - Left-Hand Side31
  - Right-Hand Side32
Seatbelts33
- Principle of Operation33
- Fastening the Seatbelts34
  - Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy34
- Seatbelt Height Adjustment36
- Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime36
  - Safety Belt Extension Assembly36
- Seatbelt Reminder37
  - Conditions of Operation37
- Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance38
Supplementary Restraints System39
- Principle of Operation39
- Driver and Passenger Airbags40
  - Supplementary Restraints System41
  - Children and Airbags45
- Side Airbags46
- Safety Canopy46
- Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator48
- Airbag Disposal49
Keys and Remote Controls50
- Principle of Operation50
- General Information on Radio Frequencies50
- Remote Control50
- Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control52
  - Sounding a Panic Alarm52
Mykey53
- Principle of Operation53
- Creating a Mykey54
- Clearing All Mykeys55
- Checking Mykey System Status56
- Using Mykey with Remote Start Systems57
- Mykey Troubleshooting57
Locks59
- Locking and Unlocking59
Security64
- Passive Anti-Theft System64
- Anti-Theft Alarm65
Steering Wheel66
- Adjusting the Steering Wheel66
- Audio Control66
- Voice Control67
- Cruise Control67
- Information Display Control68
Wipers and Washers69
- Windshield Wipers69
- Autowipers69
  - Intermittent Wipe69
  - Speed Dependent Wipers69
- Windshield Washers70
Lighting72
- General Information72
- Lighting Control72
  - High Beams72
  - Lighting Control Positions72
- Autolamps73
  - Headlamp Flasher73
  - Parking Lamps73
- Instrument Lighting Dimmer74
- Daytime Running Lamps74
- Direction Indicators74
- Interior Lamps75
Windows and Mirrors76
- Power Windows76
- Exterior Mirrors77
  - Power Exterior Mirrors77
  - Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors77
- Interior Mirror77
- Rear Quarter Windows78
  - Closing the Rear Windows78
Instrument Cluster79
- Gauges79
- Warning Lamps and Indicators81
- Audible Warnings and Indicators84
- Parking Brake on84
Information Displays85
- General Information85
- Trip Computer89
- Personalized Settings89
- Information Messages90
Climate Control95
- Principle of Operation95
- Air Vents95
- Manual Climate Control96
- Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate97
- Rear Passenger Climate Controls98
- Heated Windows and Mirrors99
  - Heated Exterior Mirrors99
Seats100
- Sitting in the Correct Position100
- Head Restraints100
- Manual Seats101
- Power Seats103
  - Adjusting the Armrest103
- Rear Seats105
  - Power Lumbar105
  - Installing the Seats106
Auxiliary Power Points108
- Cigar Lighter109
Storage Compartments110
- Cup Holders110
- Overhead Console110
  - Overhead Storage Compartments110
- Bottle Holder110
Starting and Stopping the Engine111
- General Information111
- Ignition Switch111
- Starting a Gasoline Engine112
  - Cold or Hot Engine112
  - Flooded Engine112
- Starting a Diesel Engine112
- Diesel Particulate Filter114
- Switching off the Engine114
  - Vehicles with a Turbocharger114
- Engine Block Heater115
- Fuel and Refueling116
- Safety Precautions116
- Fuel Quality - Gasoline117
- Fuel Quality - E85117
  - Choosing the Right Fuel117
- Fuel Quality - Diesel118
Fuel and Refueling119
- Fuel Filler Funnel Location120
- Diesel Fuel Additives120
- Running out of Fuel120
- Catalytic Converter122
- Selective Catalytic Reduction System122
  - Diesel Exhaust Fluid Level122
  - Driving with a Catalytic Converter122
- Refueling125
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid Guidelines125
- Fuel Consumption128
  - Filling the Tank128
  - Calculating Fuel Economy128
- Emission Control System129
Transmission139
- Automatic Transmission139
  - Brake-Shift Interlock141
Brakes143
- General Information143
- Hints on Driving with Anti-Lock Brakes143
- Parking Brake144
- Center Parking Brake144
- Hill Start Assist - Vehicles With: Hill Start Assist144
  - Using Hill Start Assist145
  - Switching the System on and off145
Traction Control146
- Principle of Operation146
- Using Traction Control146
Stability Control147
- Principle of Operation147
- Using Stability Control148
Parking Aids149
- Principle of Operation149
- Parking Aid149
- Rear View Camera150
Cruise Control154
- Principle of Operation154
- Using Cruise Control154
  - Switching Cruise Control on154
  - Switching Cruise Control off155
- Driving Aids156
- Speed Limiter156
- Engine Speed Limiter156
- Driver Alert156
- Using Driver Alert156
- Lane Keeping System157
  - Lane Keeping Alert157
Driving Aids158
- Steering159
- Load Carrying161
- Load Retaining Fixtures161
- Load Limit161
Load Carrying162
- Towing163
- Towing165
- Towing166
Towing169
- Towing a Trailer169
- Trailer Sway Control170
- Recommended Towing Weights170
- Essential Towing Checks172
- Transporting the Vehicle178
- Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels179
  - Emergency Towing179
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing179
- Driving Hints181
- Breaking-In181
- Reduced Engine Performance181
- Economical Driving181
- Cold Weather Precautions182
- Driving through Water182
- Floor Mats182
Driving Hints183
Roadside Emergencies184
- Roadside Assistance184
- Hazard Warning Flashers185
- Fuel Shutoff185
- Jump Starting the Vehicle185
- Post-Crash Alert System188
- Customer Assistance189
- Getting the Services You Need189
  - Away from Home189
- In California (U.S. Only)190
- The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)191
- Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)192
- Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada192
- Program (Canada Only)192
- Ordering Additional Owner's Literature193
- Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)194
- Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)194
Customer Assistance194
Fuses196
- Fuse Box Locations196
- Fuse Specification Chart197
  - Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel201
  - Body Control Module207
- Changing a Fuse209
Maintenance210
- General Information210
- Opening and Closing the Hood210
  - Opening the Hood210
  - Closing the Hood211
- Under Hood Overview - 3.5L212
- Under Hood Overview - 3.7L213
- Under Hood Overview - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel214
- Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L215
- Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L215
- Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel215
- Engine Oil Check215
- Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter216
  - Adding Engine Oil216
- Oil Change Indicator Reset217
- Engine Coolant Check217
  - Recycled Engine Coolant218
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Check220
- Brake Fluid Check221
- Power Steering Fluid Check221
- Washer Fluid Check221
- Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap221
  - Changing the Fuel Filter222
  - Purging Air from the Fuel System223
- Fuel Filter - Gasoline223
- Changing the 12V Battery224
  - Removing the Battery224
- Checking the Wiper Blades226
  - Installing the Battery226
- Changing the Wiper Blades226
  - Vertical Aim Adjustment226
- Adjusting the Headlamps226
- Removing a Headlamp228
  - Horizontal Aim Adjustment228
- Changing a Bulb228
- Bulb Specification Chart233
- Changing the Engine Air Filter235
- Vehicle Care237
- Cleaning Products237
  - Cleaning the Headlamps237
  - Cleaning the Rear Window237
  - Cleaning the Chrome Trim237
- Cleaning the Exterior237
  - Body Paintwork Preservation237
- Waxing238
- Cleaning the Engine238
- Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades239
- Cleaning the Interior239
  - Rear Windows239
- Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens240
- Repairing Minor Paint Damage240
- Cleaning the Alloy Wheels240
- Vehicle Storage241
  - Removing Vehicle from Storage242
  - Fuel System242
  - Cooling System242
Vehicle Care243
Wheels and Tires244
- General Information244
- Tire Care245
- Using Winter Tires262
- Using Snow Chains262
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System263
- Changing a Road Wheel267
- Technical Specifications275
  - Stowing the Wheel and Vehicle Jack275
Capacities and Specifications277
- Engine Specifications - 3.5L277
- Engine Specifications - 3.7L277
- Engine Specifications - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel278
- Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L279
- Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L280
- Motorcraft Parts - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel281
- Vehicle Identification Number282
- Vehicle Certification Label283
- Transmission Code Designation283
- Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L284
- Capacities and Specifications285
- Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L288
- Capacities and Specifications - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel292
- Audio System297
- General Information297
- Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM298
Audio System299
- Clock Button300
- Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium Am/Fm/CD301
- Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Am/Fm/CD/Sync303
- Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Am/Fm/CD/Sync/Satellite Radio305
- Digital Radio306
- Satellite Radio309
- Satellite Radio Reception Factors309
- Audio Input Jack311
- USB Port312
- Media Hub312
- Audio Troubleshooting313
Sync314
- General Information314
- Using Voice Recognition316
  - Initiating a Voice Session316
  - System Interaction and Feedback317
- Using SYNC with Your Phone319
- SYNC Applications and Services332
- SYNC Applink340
  - Sync Mobile Apps340
- Using SYNC with Your Media Player342
- SYNC Troubleshooting352
Accessories361
- Auxiliary Switches362
Extended Service Plan (ESP)364
- Scheduled Maintenance365
  - Service Plans (Canada Only)365
Scheduled Maintenance366
- General Maintenance Information366
  - Owner Checks and Services367
  - Multi-Point Inspection368
- Normal Scheduled Maintenance369
  - Normal Maintenance Intervals370
- Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance371
- Scheduled Maintenance Record374
Appendices385
- End User License Agreement385

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