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Maintenance and Specifications Brake fluid should not be allowed to contact the eyes and skin. If this happens, 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, refer to the Azure Dynamics TC-E Owner's Guide Supplement. Checking automatic transmission fluid Refer to your scheduled maintenance information for scheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes. Your transmission does not consume fluid. However, the fluid level should be checked if the transmission is not working properly, i.e., if the transmission slips or shifts slowly or if you notice some sign of fluid leakage. Automatic transmission fluid expands when warmed. To obtain an accurate fluid check, drive the vehicle until it is warmed up (approximately 20 miles [30 km]). If your vehicle has been operated for an extended period at high speeds, in city traffic, or during hot weather, the vehicle should be turned off for about 30 minutes to allow fluid to cool before checking. Under these conditions, the vehicle must be restarted prior to checking the fluid level. 1. Drive the vehicle 20 miles (30 km) or until it reaches normal operating temperature. 2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake. 3. With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal, start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gear ranges. Allow sufficient time for each gear to engage. 4. Place the gearshift lever in P (Park) and leave the engine running. 5. Remove the dipstick, wiping it clean with a clean, dry lint free rag. If necessary, refer to Identifying components in the engine compartment in this chapter for the location of the dipstick. 6. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube. 7. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level. The fluid should be in the designated areas for normal operating temperature. 251 2011 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
Congratulations	4
Safety and Environment Protection	5
Warning symbols in this guide	5
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
Perchlorate material	6
Breaking-in your vehicle	6
Special Notices	6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	6
Special instructions	6
Transit Connect Electric vehicles	7
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles	7
Using your vehicle as an ambulance	7
Data Recording	7
Service Data Recording	7
Event Data Recording	8
Vehicle Modification Data Recording	9
Cell phone use	10
Export unique (Non–United States/Canada) vehicle specific information	11
Instrument Cluster	14
Warning lights and chimes	14
Electric vehicles	18
Gauges	19
Entertainment Systems	22
Audio systems	22
AM/FM stereo (if equipped)	22
AM/FM Radio	22
AM/FM stereo with single CD (if equipped)	23
Setting the clock	24
AM/FM radio	24
CD player	24
Sound Adjustments	24
Extra Features	25
Auxiliary input jack (Line in)	25
Bluetooth hands-free system (if equipped)	27
Phone compatibility	28
Getting started	28
Pairing (bonding) your phone	28
Voice recognition	29
Microphone	30
Voice commands	30
Phone features	32
Making a call using voice commands	33
Making a call using your phone book entries	33
Ending a call	33
Answering an incoming call	33
Answering a second incoming call	34
Redialing a number	34
Changing the active phone	34
Deleting a phone	35
General audio information	35
Climate Controls	38
Manual heating and air conditioning system	38
Operating tips	39
Electric vehicles	40
Auxiliary climate control (if equipped)	40
Rear window defroster (if equipped) / Heated mirrors (if equipped)	41
Heated Windshield Control (if equipped)	42
Lights	43
Headlamp Control	43
Front fog lamps (if equipped)	43
Rear fog lamp	43
High beams	44
Flash-to-pass	44
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	44
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	45
Aiming the headlamps	45
Vertical aim adjustment	45
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	46
Interior Lamps	47
Dome lamp	47
Reading lamps (if equipped)	47
Approach lamps (if equipped)	47
Bulb Replacement	47
Lamp assembly condensation	47
Using the right bulbs	48
Replacing interior bulbs	48
Replacing front dome lamps	49
Replacing rear dome lamps	49
Replacing reading bulbs	50
Replacing exterior bulbs	50
Replacing headlamp bulbs	50
Replacing front parking lamp bulbs	51
Replacing front turn signal bulbs	51
Replacing front fog lamp bulbs (if equipped)	52
Replacing tail/brake/rear fog/backup lamps and turn signal bulbs	52
Replacing front and rear side marker bulbs	54
Replacing side repeater bulbs	54
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs	55
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	55
Driver Controls	56
Windshield Wipers	56
Rear window wiper/washer (if equipped)	56
Tilt and telescope steering column	57
Center console	57
Overhead storage shelf	58
Auxiliary power points (12V DC)	58
Power Windows (if equipped)	59
One-touch down	59
Interior mirror	59
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror (if equipped)	60
Exterior Mirrors	60
Power side view mirrors (if equipped)	60
Fold-away mirrors	61
Blind spot mirrors	61
Speed control (if equipped)	61
Using speed control	61
Setting speed control	61
Disengaging speed control	62
Resuming a set speed	62
Increasing speed while using speed control	62
Reducing speed while using speed control	62
Turning off speed control	62
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	63
Positive Retention Floor Mat	64
Dual rear doors	65
Locks and Security	68
Keys	68
Central unlocking/locking	68
Childproof door locks	68
Opening the sliding door	69
Remote entry system (if equipped)	69
Two-step door unlocking	70
One-step door unlocking	70
Switching from two-step to one-step door unlocking	70
Unlocking cargo doors	71
Locking the doors	71
Replacing the battery	71
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters	72
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters	72
Illuminated entry	73
Securilock passive anti-theft system (if equipped)	74
Anti-theft indicator	74
Automatic arming	75
Automatic disarming	75
Replacement keys	75
Programming spare keys	75
Seating and Safety Restraints	77
Front seats	77
Adjustable head restraints	77
Adjusting the front manual seat	80
Using the manual lumbar support	81
Using the armrest (if equipped)	81
Rear seats	81
Second row adjustable head restraints	81
Folding down the rear seat	84
Returning the seat to the upright position	86
Safety restraints	87
Personal Safety System™	87
How does the Personal Safety System work?	87
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	88
Front crash severity sensors	88
Driver’s seat position sensor	88
Front passenger sensing system	88
Front safety belt usage sensors	89
Front outboard safety belt pretensioners	89
Front outboard safety belt energy management retractors	90
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	90
Safety restraints precautions	90
Combination lap and shoulder belts	92
Restraint of pregnant women	92
Safety belt locking modes	93
Safety belt pretensioner	94
Safety belt extension assembly	95
Front safety belt height adjustment	95
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	96
Conditions of operation	96
Belt-Minder	96
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature	99
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	100
Important SRS precautions	100
Children and airbags	102
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	102
Front passenger sensing system	104
Determining if the system is operational	108
Seat-mounted side airbag system	109
How does the side airbag system work?	110
Determining if the system is operational	111
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	111
Safety restraints for children	111
Important child restraint precautions	112
Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children	114
Transporting children	115
Safety seats for children	116
Infant and/or toddler seats	116
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	117
Attaching child safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) attachments	120
Combining safety belt and LATCH lower anchors for attaching child safety seats	122
Combining LATCH lower anchors with tethers for attaching child safety seats (5-Passenger Taxi only)	122
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	123
Child booster seats	126
When children should use booster seats	127
Types of booster seats	128
The importance of shoulder belts	129
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance	130
Tires, Wheels and Loading	131
Notice to utility vehicle and truck owners	131
Vehicle characteristics	132
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	132
Information about uniform tire quality grading	133
Treadwear	133
Traction AA A B C	133
Temperature A B C	134
Tires	134
Glossary of tire terminology	134
Inflating your tires	135
Electric vehicles	137
Tire care	137
Inspecting your tires and wheel valve stems	137
Tire wear	138
Damage	138
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	139
Tire replacement requirements	139
Safety practices	141
Highway hazards	141
Tire and wheel alignment	141
Tire rotation	142
Information contained on the tire sidewall	142
Information on “P” type tires	143
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	146
Information on “T” type tires	147
Location of the tire label	147
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)	148
Changing tires with a TPMS	149
Understanding your tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)	149
When your temporary spare tire is installed	150
When you believe your system is not operating properly	150
When inflating your tires	152
How temperature affects your tire pressure	152
TPMS reset procedure	153
Overview	153
Performing the TPMS reset procedure	153
Snow tires and chains	155
Vehicle loading	156
Special loading instructions for owners of pick-up trucks and utility-type vehicles	161
Trailer towing	162
Recreational towing	162
Driving	163
Starting	163
Electric vehicles	163
Positions of the ignition	163
Preparing to start your vehicle	163
Important safety precautions	164
Starting the engine	165
Guarding against exhaust fumes	166
Important ventilating information	166
Engine block heater (if equipped)	166
Brakes	168
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	168
Using ABS	168
ABS warning lamp	169
Parking brake	169
AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control™ (RSC) stability enhancement system	170
Steering	173
Preparing to drive	174
Vehicle stability and handling	174
Emergency maneuvers	175
Brake-shift interlock	176
Automatic transmission operation	177
Electric vehicles	177
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transmission	177
Reverse sensing system (if equipped)	179
Rearview camera system (if equipped)	181
Blind spot mirrors	182
Driving through water	183
Electric vehicles	184
Roadside Emergencies	185
Roadside Assistance	185
Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Getting roadside assistance	185
Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Using roadside assistance	185
Vehicles sold in Canada : Getting roadside assistance	186
Vehicles sold in Canada : Using roadside assistance	186
Hazard flasher control	186
Fuel pump shut-off switch	186
Electric vehicles	187
Fuses and relays	187
Electric vehicles	187
Fuses	187
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	188
Passenger compartment fuse panel	189
Power distribution box	192
Changing the tires	195
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	196
Stopping and securing the vehicle	198
Removing the spare tire	198
Electric vehicles	199
Tire change procedure	199
Electric vehicles	201
Stowing the flat/spare tire	202
Wheel lug nut torque specifications	202
Jump starting	203
Electric vehicles	203
Preparing your vehicle	204
Connecting the jumper cables	204
Jump starting	205
Removing the jumper cables	206
Wrecker towing	207
Electric vehicles	207
Emergency towing	208
Customer Assistance	209
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	209
Away from home	209
Additional assistance	210
In California (U.S. only)	211
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. only)	212
Utilizing The Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada only)	213
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	213
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	215
Obtaining a French Owner’s Guide	215
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only)	215
Reporting safety defects (Canada only)	216
Cleaning	217
Washing the exterior	217
Waxing	218
Paint chips	218
Aluminum wheels and wheel covers	218
Engine	219
Electric vehicles	219
Plastic (non-painted) exterior parts	219
Windows and wiper blades	220
Instrument panel/Interior trim and cluster lens	220
Interior	221
Leather seats (if equipped, except for the King Ranch edition)	222
Leather seats for the King Ranch edition only (if equipped)	222
Underbody	223
Electric vehicles	223
Ford and Lincoln car care products	224
Maintenance and Specifications	225
Service recommendations	225
Electric vehicles	225
Precautions when servicing your vehicle	225
Working with the engine off	225
Working with the engine on	225
Opening the hood	226
Identifying components in the engine compartment	227
Windshield washer fluid	228
Changing the wiper blades	228
Rear window wiper blades (if equipped)	229
Engine oil	229
Checking the engine oil	229
Adding engine oil	230
Engine oil and filter recommendations	230
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	230
Battery	231
Engine coolant	233
Electric vehicles	233
Checking engine coolant	233
Adding engine coolant	234
Recycled engine coolant	236
Coolant refill capacity	236
Severe climates	236
What you should know about fail-safe cooling (if equipped)	237
How fail-safe cooling works	237
When fail-safe mode is activated	238
Fuel Filter	238
What you should know about automotive fuels	239
Important safety precautions	239
Refueling	240
Fuel filler cap	241
Choosing the right fuel	242
Octane recommendations	242
Fuel quality	242
Cleaner air	243
Running out of fuel	243
Essentials of good fuel economy	243
Measuring techniques	243
Filling the tank	244
Calculating fuel economy	244
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	245
Habits	245
Maintenance	246
Conditions	246
Emission control system	246
On-board diagnostics (OBD-II)	247
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	248
Power steering fluid	250
Electric vehicles	250
Brake fluid	250
Transmission fluid	251
Electric vehicles	251
Checking automatic transmission fluid	251
Low fluid level	252
Correct fluid level	252
High fluid level	252
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	252
Air filter	253
Changing the air filter element	253
Vehicle storage	254
Electric vehicles	256
Motorcraft part numbers	256
Maintenance product specifications and capacities	257
Engine data	259
Engine drivebelt routing	260
Identifying your vehicle	260
Safety Compliance Certification Label	260
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	261
Electric vehicles	261
Transmission code designations	262
Accessories	263
Ford Custom Accessories for your vehicle	263
Exterior style	263
Interior style	263
Lifestyle	263
Peace of mind	263
Ford Extended Service Plan	265
Ford ESP Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)	265
Ford ESP Extended Service Plans (Canada Only)	268
Scheduled Maintenance	269
General maintenance information	269
Electric vehicles	269
Why maintain your vehicle?	269
Protecting your investment	269
Oils, fluids and flushing	270
Genuine Ford parts and service	270
Convenience	270
Factory-trained technicians	270
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement parts	271
Value shopping for your vehicle’s maintenance needs	271
Owner checks and services	271
Multi-point inspection	272
Normal scheduled maintenance and log	274
Maintenance schedule log	278
Special operating conditions	281
Special operating condition log	285
Exceptions	287
Engine coolant change record	288
Engine coolant change log	289

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Brake fluid should not be allowed to contact the eyes and skin. If this

happens, 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, refer to the

Azure Dynamics TC-E Owner’s Guide

Supplement.

Checking automatic transmission fluid

Refer to your

scheduled maintenance information

for scheduled

intervals for fluid checks and changes. Your transmission does not

consume fluid. However, the fluid level should be checked if the

transmission is not working properly, i.e., if the transmission slips or

shifts slowly or if you notice some sign of fluid leakage.

Automatic transmission fluid expands when warmed. To obtain an

accurate fluid check, drive the vehicle until it is warmed up

(approximately 20 miles [30 km]). If your vehicle has been

operated for an extended period at high speeds, in city traffic, or

during hot weather, the vehicle should be turned off for about

30 minutes to allow fluid to cool before checking. Under these

conditions, the vehicle must be restarted prior to checking the

fluid level.

1. Drive the vehicle 20 miles (30 km) or until it reaches normal operating

temperature.

2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake.

3. With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal,

start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gear

ranges. Allow sufficient time for each gear to engage.

4. Place the gearshift lever in P (Park) and leave the engine running.

5. Remove the dipstick, wiping it clean with a clean, dry lint free rag. If

necessary, refer to

Identifying components in the engine compartment

in this chapter for the location of the dipstick.

6. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube.

7. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level. The fluid should be in

the designated areas for normal operating temperature.

Maintenance and Specifications

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2011 Transit Connect

(tst)

Owners Guide, 2nd Printing

USA

(fus)