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Traction Control

ActionMessage Indic-

ator

Message

Displays when you switch the traction

control system off. See Using Traction

Control (page 124).

-Traction control off

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Tourneo Connect/Transit Connect (CHC) Canada/United States of America

Information Displays

Table of Contents

Default Chapter4
- Table of Contents4
Introduction10
- About this Manual10
- Symbols Glossary10
  - Protecting the Environment10
- Data Recording12
- Service Data Recording12
- California Proposition 6514
- Perchlorate14
- Ford Credit14
- Replacement Parts Recommendation14
- Special Notices15
- Mobile Communications Equipment15
- Export Unique Options15
- Child Safety16
- General Information16
- Installing Child Seats17
Child Safety18
- Using Tether Straps22
- Booster Seats23
  - Types of Booster Seats24
- Child Seat Positioning25
- Child Safety Locks27
  - Left-Hand Side27
  - Right-Hand Side27
- Safety Belts28
- Principle of Operation28
- Fastening the Safety Belts29
  - Restraint of Pregnant Women29
Safety Belts30
- Safety Belt Height Adjustment31
  - Safety Belt Extension Assembly31
- Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime32
- Safety Belt Minder32
- Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance34
Personal Safety System?35
- Personal Safety System35
Supplementary Restraints System36
- Principle of Operation36
- Driver and Passenger Airbags37
  - Children and Airbags37
- Front Passenger Sensing System38
- Supplementary Restraints System39
- Side Airbags40
- Safety Canopy41
- Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator43
- Airbag Disposal44
Keys and Remote Controls45
- General Information on Radio45
- Frequencies45
- Remote Control45
- Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control46
  - Car Finder46
  - Sounding a Panic Alarm46
Mykey47
- Principle of Operation47
- Creating a Mykey47
- Clearing All Mykeys48
- Checking Mykey System Status48
- Using Mykey with Remote Start Systems49
- Mykey Troubleshooting49
Locks50
- Locking and Unlocking50
  - Auto Lock and Auto Unlock Feature51
  - Emergency Locking with the Key52
- Enabling/Disabling Auto Lock/Unlock52
- Manual Liftgate53
  - Opening and Closing the Liftgate53
Security55
- Passive Anti-Theft System55
- Anti-Theft Alarm56
Steering Wheel57
- Adjusting the Steering Wheel57
- Audio Control57
- Voice Control58
- Cruise Control58
- Information Display Control59
Wipers and Washers60
- Windshield Wipers60
- Autowipers60
- Intermittent Wipe60
- Windshield Washers61
- Rear Window Wiper and Washers62
  - Rear Window Washer62
Lighting63
- General Information63
- Lighting Control63
- Autolamps64
- Instrument Lighting Dimmer65
- Headlamp Exit Delay65
- Daytime Running Lamps65
  - Vehicles with Halogen Headlamps65
- Front Fog Lamps66
- Cornering Lamps66
- Direction Indicators67
- Interior Lamps - Vehicles Without: Panoramic Roof Panel67
- Interior Lamps - Vehicles With: Panoramic Roof Panel68
  - Center Mounted Lamp68
  - Side Mounted Lamp68
Windows and Mirrors69
- Power Windows - Vehicles With: One-Touch down Driver Window69
- Power Windows - Vehicles With: Rear Power Windows69
  - Window Lock70
- Global Opening and Closing71
- Exterior Mirrors71
  - Opening the Windows71
  - Closing the Windows71
- Interior Mirror72
- Sun Shades - Vehicles With: Panoramic Roof Panel72
  - Fold Away Exterior Mirrors72
  - Sun Shade Relearning73
- Instrument Cluster74
- Gauges74
- Warning Lamps and Indicators75
- Audible Warnings and Indicators77
Instrument Cluster78
Information Displays79
- General Information79
  - Information Display Controls79
  - Information Displays80
- Clock83
- Trip Computer83
- Personalized Settings83
- Information Messages84
Climate Control90
- Principle of Operation90
- Air Vents90
  - Air Conditioning90
- Manual Climate Control91
  - Side Air Vents91
- Automatic Climate Control93
- Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate94
- Rear Passenger Climate Controls96
- Heated Windows and Mirrors96
- Cabin Air Filter97
Seats99
- Sitting in the Correct Position99
- Head Restraints99
  - Adjusting the Head Restraint100
- Manual Seats101
- Power Seats102
  - Recline Adjustment102
  - Folding the Seatback102
- Rear Seats103
  - Vehicles with Five Seats103
  - Vehicles with Seven Seats105
- Heated Seats107
- Rear Seat Armrest108
Auxiliary Power Points109
- Cigar Lighter109
Storage Compartments110
- Cup Holders110
- Center Console110
- Overhead Console110
Starting and Stopping the Engine111
- General Information111
- Ignition Switch111
- Starting a Gasoline Engine112
- Switching off the Engine112
- Engine Block Heater113
- Fuel and Refueling114
- Safety Precautions114
- Fuel Quality115
- Running out of Fuel115
  - Choosing the Right Fuel115
  - Octane Recommendations115
- Refueling116
Fuel and Refueling117
- Fuel Consumption118
- Emission Control System118
Transmission121
- Automatic Transmission121
  - Brake-Shift Interlock122
Brakes124
- General Information124
- Hints on Driving with Anti-Lock Brakes124
- Parking Brake125
- Hill Start Assist125
Traction Control127
- Principle of Operation127
- Using Traction Control127
- Stability Control127
Stability Control128
- Principle of Operation128
- Using Stability Control129
- Parking Aids130
- Principle of Operation130
- Parking Aid130
Parking Aids131
- Rear View Camera132
Cruise Control135
- Principle of Operation135
- Using Cruise Control135
  - Switching Cruise Control off135
  - Switching Cruise Control on135
Driving Aids136
- Steering136
- Load Carrying137
- Luggage Anchor Points137
- Rear under Floor Storage137
  - Passenger Compartment Floor137
- Cargo Nets138
- Roof Racks and Load Carriers139
  - Removing the Net139
  - Maximum Load Weights139
- Load Limit140
Load Carrying141
Towing148
- Towing a Trailer148
- Trailer Sway Control149
- Recommended Towing Weights149
- Essential Towing Checks151
  - Trailer Towing Connector151
  - Safety Chains151
- Towing Points153
- Transporting the Vehicle154
- Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels155
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing155
  - Emergency Towing155
- Driving Hints156
- Breaking-In156
- Reduced Engine Performance156
- Economical Driving156
- Cold Weather Precautions157
- Driving through Water157
- Floor Mats157
Driving Hints158
Roadside Emergencies159
- Roadside Assistance159
- Hazard Warning Flashers160
- Fuel Shutoff160
- Jump-Starting the Vehicle160
  - To Connect the Booster Cables160
- Post-Crash Alert System161
  - Spinout Detection161
  - To Start the Engine161
- Customer Assistance162
- Getting the Services You Need162
  - Away from Home162
- In California (U.S. Only)163
- The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)164
- Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)164
- Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada165
- Ordering Additional Owner's Literature166
- Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)166
- Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)167
Customer Assistance167
Fuses168
- Fuse Box Locations168
  - Luggage Compartment Fuse Box168
- Fuse Specification Chart169
  - Passenger Compartment Fuse Box173
  - Load Compartment Fuse Box175
- Changing a Fuse178
Maintenance179
- General Information179
- Opening and Closing the Hood179
  - Opening the Hood179
  - Closing the Hood180
- Under Hood Overview - 1.6L181
- Under Hood Overview - 2.5L182
- Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.6L183
- Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.5L183
- Engine Oil Check183
  - Adding Engine Oil183
- Engine Coolant Check184
  - Adding Engine Coolant184
- Checking the Engine Coolant184
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Check186
- Brake Fluid Check186
- Power Steering Fluid Check186
- Washer Fluid Check187
- Changing the 12V Battery187
- Checking the Wiper Blades188
- Changing the Wiper Blades189
  - Changing the Front Wiper Blades189
  - Rear Window Wiper Blades189
- Adjusting the Headlamps190
  - Vertical Aim Adjustment190
- Changing a Bulb191
  - Horizontal Aim Adjustment191
- Bulb Specification Chart196
- Changing the Engine Air Filter198
- Technical Specifications199
  - L Engine199
Vehicle Care202
- Cleaning Products202
- Cleaning the Exterior202
  - Stripes or Graphics (if Equipped)202
  - Exterior Chrome202
- Waxing203
- Cleaning the Engine203
  - Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts203
- Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades204
- Cleaning the Interior204
- Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens204
- Cleaning Leather Seats205
- Repairing Minor Paint Damage206
- Cleaning the Alloy Wheels206
- Vehicle Storage206
Wheels and Tires209
- General Information209
- Tire Care210
- Wheels and Tires211
- Using Winter Tires225
- Using Snow Chains225
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System226
- Changing a Road Wheel230
- Technical Specifications235
Capacities and Specifications236
- Engine Specifications - 1.6L236
- Engine Specifications - 2.5L236
- Motorcraft Parts - 1.6L237
- Capacities and Specifications238
- Motorcraft Parts - 2.5L239
- Vehicle Identification Number240
- Vehicle Certification Label240
- Transmission Code Designation241
- Audio System242
- General Information242
- Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium Am/Fm/CD243
- Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Am/Fm/CD/Sync244
Audio System245
- Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Am/Fm/CD/Sync/Satellite Radio246
- Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM248
- Digital Radio251
  - Menu Button251
  - Aux Button251
- Satellite Radio253
  - Satellite Radio Reception Factors254
- Sirius® Satellite Radio Service254
- Audio Input Jack256
- USB Port256
- Media Hub256
- Audio Troubleshooting257
Sync258
- General Information258
- Using Voice Recognition260
  - Initiating a Voice Session260
  - System Interaction and Feedback261
- Using SYNC with Your Phone262
- Accessing Your Phone Settings269
- SYNC Applications and Services274
  - Vehicle Health Report276
  - Sync Applink280
- Using SYNC with Your Media Player281
- SYNC Troubleshooting289
- Myford Touch295
- General Information295
Myford Touch296
- Settings303
- Entertainment313
  - Sd Card Slot and Usb Port327
- Phone331
  - Pairing Your Phone for the First Time332
  - Phone Settings335
- Information337
- Navigation346
Accessories355
Appendices357
- End User License Agreement357
Ford Extended Service Plan (ESP)372
- Service Plans (U.s. Only)372
- Service Plans (Canada Only)374
- Scheduled Maintenance375
- General Maintenance Information375
  - Owner Checks and Services376
  - Multi-Point Inspection377
- Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance378
Scheduled Maintenance379
- Normal Scheduled Maintenance381
  - Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor381
  - Maintenance Intervals382
- Scheduled Maintenance Record383
- Using SYNC with Your Phone400

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