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Lighting INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (If Equipped) WARNING The daytime running lamps system does not activate the tail lamps and may not provide adequate lighting during low visibility driving conditions. Also, the autolamps switch position may not activate the headlamps in all low visibility conditions, such as daytime fog. Always ensure that your headlamps are switched to auto or on, as appropriate, during all low visibility conditions. Failure to do so may result in a collision. E132712 Press it repeatedly or press it and hold it until the desired level is reached. Note: If you disconnect the battery or it loses charge the instrument lighting will return to its brightest setting. Type 1 - Conventional (NonConfigurable) When you switch the ignition to the on position and the lighting control is in the off, autolamps or parking lamp position, the daytime running lamps will turn on whenever the headlamps are off. They turn off only when the headlamps are on. HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY After you switch the ignition off, you can switch the headlamps on by pulling the direction indicator lever toward you. You will hear a short tone. The headlamps will switch off automatically after three minutes with any door open or 30 seconds after the last door has been closed. You can cancel this feature by pulling the direction indicator toward you again or switching the ignition on. Type 2 - Configurable Note: If this type is equipped, you are able to switch the daytime running lamps on or off using the information display controls. See Information Displays (page 84). When the daytime running lamps are switched on in the information display and you switch the ignition to the on position with the lighting control in the autolamps position, the daytime running lamps turn on whenever the headlamps are off. The other lighting control switch positions do not activate the daytime running lamps and can be used to temporarily override autolamp control. When switched off in the information display, the daytime running lamps are off in all lighting control switch positions. 69 Transit Connect (CHC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing

Section	Page
Copyright ©	2
Introduction	10
About This Manual	10
Symbols Glossary	10
Data Recording	12
California Proposition 65	14
Perchlorate	14
Ford Credit	14
Replacement Parts Recommendation	14
Special Notices	15
Mobile Communications Equipment	15
Export Unique Options	15
At a Glance	16
Front Exterior Overview	16
Rear Exterior Overview	17
Vehicle Interior Overview	18
Instrument Panel Overview	19
Child Safety	21
General Information	21
Installing Child Seats	22
Booster Seats	28
Child Seat Positioning	30
Child Safety Locks	32
Safety Belts	33
Principle of Operation	33
Fastening the Safety Belts	34
Safety Belt Height Adjustment	36
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime	37
Safety Belt Minder	37
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance	39
Personal Safety System™	40
Personal Safety System™	40
Supplementary Restraints System	41
Principle of Operation	41
Driver and Passenger Airbags	42
Front Passenger Sensing System	43
Side Airbags	46
Safety Canopy™	47
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator	48
Airbag Disposal	49
Keys and Remote Controls	50
General Information on Radio Frequencies	50
Remote Control	50
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control	51
MyKey™	52
Principle of Operation	52
Creating a MyKey	53
Clearing All MyKeys	54
Checking MyKey System Status	55
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems	56
MyKey Troubleshooting	56
Locks	57
Locking and Unlocking	57
Manual Liftgate	61
Security	62
Passive Anti-Theft System	62
Steering Wheel	64
Adjusting the Steering Wheel	64
Audio Control	64
Voice Control	65
Cruise Control	65
Information Display Control	66
Wipers and Washers	67
Windshield Wipers	67
Autowipers	67
Windshield Washers	68
Rear Window Wiper and Washers	68
Lighting	70
General Information	70
Lighting Control	70
Autolamps	71
Instrument Lighting Dimmer	72
Headlamp Exit Delay	72
Daytime Running Lamps	72
Front Fog Lamps	73
Cornering Lamps	73
Direction Indicators	74
Interior Lamps	74
Interior Lamps	75
Windows and Mirrors	76
Power Windows	76
Power Windows	76
Global Opening and Closing	78
Exterior Mirrors	79
Interior Mirror	80
Sun Shades	80
Instrument Cluster	82
Gauges	82
Warning Lamps and Indicators	83
Audible Warnings and Indicators	85
Information Displays	87
General Information	87
Clock	91
Trip Computer	91
Personalized Settings	91
Information Messages	92
Climate Control	98
Principle of Operation	98
Air Vents	98
Manual Climate Control	99
Automatic Climate Control	100
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate	102
Rear Passenger Climate Controls	104
Heated Windows and Mirrors	104
Cabin Air Filter	105
Seats	106
Sitting in the Correct Position	106
Head Restraints	106
Manual Seats	108
Power Seats	109
Rear Seats	110
Heated Seats	114
Rear Seat Armrest	115
Auxiliary Power Points	116
Auxiliary Power Points	116
Cigar Lighter	116
Storage Compartments	117
Cup Holders	117
Center Console	117
Overhead Console	117
Starting and Stopping the Engine	118
General Information	118
Ignition Switch	118
Steering Wheel Lock	118
Starting a Gasoline Engine	119
Switching Off the Engine	120
Engine Block Heater	120
Fuel and Refueling	122
Safety Precautions	122
Fuel Quality	123
Running Out of Fuel	123
Refueling	124
Fuel Consumption	126
Emission Control System	126
Transmission	129
Automatic Transmission	129
Brakes	132
General Information	132
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes	132
Parking Brake	132
Hill Start Assist	133
Traction Control	134
Principle of Operation	134
Using Traction Control	134
Stability Control	135
Principle of Operation	135
Using Stability Control	136
Parking Aids	137
Principle of Operation	137
Parking Aid	137
Rear View Camera	140
Cruise Control	142
Principle of Operation	142
Using Cruise Control	142
Driving Aids	143
Steering	143
Load Carrying	144
Luggage Anchor Points	144
Rear Under Floor Storage	144
Cargo Nets	145
Roof Racks and Load Carriers	146
Load Limit	147
Towing	155
Towing a Trailer	155
Trailer Sway Control	156
Recommended Towing Weights	156
Essential Towing Checks	158
Towing Points	160
Transporting the Vehicle	161
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels	162
Driving Hints	163
Breaking-In	163
Reduced Engine Performance	163
Economical Driving	163
Cold Weather Precautions	164
Driving Through Water	164
Floor Mats	164
Roadside Emergencies	166
Roadside Assistance	166
Hazard Warning Flashers	167
Fuel Shutoff	167
Jump Starting the Vehicle	167
Post-Crash Alert System	170
Customer Assistance	171
Getting the Services You Need	171
In California (U.S. Only)	172
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)	173
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)	173
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada	174
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature	175
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)	175
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)	176
Fuses	177
Fuse Box Locations	177
Fuse Specification Chart	178
Changing a Fuse	187
Maintenance	188
General Information	188
Opening and Closing the Hood	188
Under Hood Overview	190
Under Hood Overview	191
Engine Oil Dipstick	192
Engine Oil Dipstick	192
Engine Oil Check	192
Oil Change Indicator Reset	193
Engine Coolant Check	193
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check	195
Brake Fluid Check	195
Power Steering Fluid Check	195
Washer Fluid Check	195
Changing the 12V Battery	196
Checking the Wiper Blades	197
Changing the Wiper Blades	197
Adjusting the Headlamps	199
Changing a Bulb	200
Bulb Specification Chart	205
Changing the Engine Air Filter	207
Technical Specifications	208
Technical Specifications	210
Vehicle Care	214
Cleaning Products	214
Cleaning the Exterior	214
Waxing	215
Cleaning the Engine	215
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades	216
Cleaning the Interior	216
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens	216
Cleaning Leather Seats	217
Repairing Minor Paint Damage	218
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels	218
Vehicle Storage	218
Wheels and Tires	221
General Information	221
Tire Care	222
Using Winter Tires	237
Using Snow Chains	237
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	238
Changing a Road Wheel	242
Technical Specifications	247
Capacities and Specifications	249
Engine Specifications	249
Engine Specifications	249
Motorcraft Parts	250
Motorcraft Parts	251
Vehicle Identification Number	251
Vehicle Certification Label	252
Transmission Code Designation	253
Audio System	254
General Information	254
Audio Unit	255
Audio Unit	258
Audio Unit	259
Audio Unit	261
Digital Radio	263
Satellite Radio	265
Audio Input Jack	268
USB Port	268
Media Hub	268
Audio Troubleshooting	269
SYNC™	270
General Information	270
Using Voice Recognition	272
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone	274
SYNC™ Applications and Services	288
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player	295
SYNC™ Troubleshooting	305
MyFord Touch™	315
General Information	315
Settings	324
Entertainment	336
Phone	354
Information	361
Climate	371
Navigation	374
Accessories	383
Accessories	383
Appendices	385
End User License Agreement	385
Extended Service Plan (ESP)	400
Extended Service Plan (ESP)	400
Scheduled Maintenance	402
General Maintenance Information	402
Normal Scheduled Maintenance	405
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance	408

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INSTRUMENT LIGHTING

DIMMER

E132712

Press it repeatedly or press it and hold it

until the desired level is reached.

Note:

If you disconnect the battery or it

loses charge the instrument lighting will

return to its brightest setting.

HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY

After you switch the ignition off, you can

switch the headlamps on by pulling the

direction indicator lever toward you. You

will hear a short tone. The headlamps will

switch off automatically after three

minutes with any door open or 30 seconds

after the last door has been closed. You

can cancel this feature by pulling the

direction indicator toward you again or

switching the ignition on.

DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS

(If

Equipped)

WARNING

The daytime running lamps system

does not activate the tail lamps and

may not provide adequate lighting

during low visibility driving conditions. Also,

the autolamps switch position may not

activate the headlamps in all low visibility

conditions, such as daytime fog. Always

ensure that your headlamps are switched

to auto or on, as appropriate, during all low

visibility conditions. Failure to do so may

result in a collision.

Type 1 - Conventional (Non-

Configurable)

When you switch the ignition to the on

position and the lighting control is in the

off, autolamps or parking lamp position,

the daytime running lamps will turn on

whenever the headlamps are off. They turn

off only when the headlamps are on.

Type 2 - Configurable

Note:

If this type is equipped, you are able

to switch the daytime running lamps on or

off using the information display controls.

See

Information Displays

(page 84).

When the daytime running lamps are

switched on in the information display and

you switch the ignition to the on position

with the lighting control in the autolamps

position, the daytime running lamps turn

on whenever the headlamps are off.

The other lighting control switch positions

do not activate the daytime running lamps

and can be used to temporarily override

autolamp control.

When switched off in the information

display, the daytime running lamps are off

in all lighting control switch positions.

Transit Connect (CHC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing

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