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Towing ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS Follow these guidelines for safe towing: • Do not tow a trailer until you drive your vehicle at least 1000 miles (1600 kilometers). • Consult your local motor vehicle laws for towing a trailer. • See the instructions included with towing accessories for the correct installation and adjustment specifications. • Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer. See Scheduled Maintenance (page 372). • If you use a rental trailer, follow the rental agency's instructions. Another chapter of this manual contains load specification terms found on the tire label and Safety Compliance label and instructions on calculating your vehicle's load. See Load Limit (page 137). Remember to account for the trailer tongue weight as part of your vehicle load when calculating the total vehicle weight. Note: You cannot use a seven-pin trailer wiring connector for your vehicle and the trailer lighting equipment. Color Function Yellow White Green Brown Left turn signal and stop lamp Ground (-) Right turn signal and stop lamp Running lights Hitches WARNING Do not tow a trailer that exceeds the maximum limit of the towing equipment. This could result in vehicle structural damage, loss of vehicle control and personal injury. Do not use a hitch that either clamps onto the bumper or attaches to the axle. Distribute the trailer load so that between 10% and 15% of the total trailer weight is on the tongue. The hitch rating on the trailer hitch label is the maximum possible trailer rating. To find the maximum trailer weight allowed for your vehicle See Recommended Towing Weights (page 146). Further information is available in the RV and Trailer Towing Guide. See an authorized dealer. Trailer Towing Connector Safety Chains E168683 When attaching the trailer wiring connector to your vehicle, only use a proper fitting connector that works with the vehicle and trailer functions. Always connect the safety chains to the hook retainers of your vehicle hitch. To connect the safety chains, cross them under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack for turning tight corners. Do not allow the chains to drag on the ground. 148 Tourneo Connect/Transit Connect (CHC) Canada/United States of America

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
Child Safety	16
General Information	16
Installing Child Seats	17
Booster Seats	23
Child Seat Positioning	25
Child Safety Locks	27
Safety Belts	28
Principle of Operation	28
Fastening the Safety Belts	29
Safety Belt Height Adjustment	31
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime	32
Safety Belt Minder	32
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance	34
Personal Safety System™	35
Personal Safety System™	35
Supplementary Restraints System	36
Principle of Operation	36
Driver and Passenger Airbags	37
Front Passenger Sensing System	38
Side Airbags	40
Safety Canopy™	41
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator	43
Airbag Disposal	44
Keys and Remote Controls	45
General Information on Radio Frequencies	45
Remote Control	45
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control	46
MyKey™	47
Principle of Operation	47
Creating a MyKey	47
Clearing All MyKeys	48
Checking MyKey System Status	48
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems	49
MyKey Troubleshooting	49
Locks	50
Locking and Unlocking	50
Manual Liftgate	53
Security	55
Passive Anti-Theft System	55
Anti-Theft Alarm	56
Steering Wheel	57
Adjusting the Steering Wheel	57
Audio Control	57
Voice Control	58
Cruise Control	58
Information Display Control	59
Wipers and Washers	60
Windshield Wipers	60
Autowipers	60
Windshield Washers	61
Rear Window Wiper and Washers	62
Lighting	63
General Information	63
Lighting Control	63
Autolamps	64
Instrument Lighting Dimmer	65
Headlamp Exit Delay	65
Daytime Running Lamps	65
Front Fog Lamps	66
Cornering Lamps	66
Direction Indicators	67
Interior Lamps	67
Interior Lamps	68
Windows and Mirrors	69
Power Windows	69
Power Windows	69
Global Opening and Closing	71
Exterior Mirrors	71
Interior Mirror	72
Sun Shades	72
Instrument Cluster	74
Gauges	74
Warning Lamps and Indicators	75
Audible Warnings and Indicators	77
Information Displays	79
General Information	79
Clock	83
Trip Computer	83
Personalized Settings	83
Information Messages	84
Climate Control	90
Principle of Operation	90
Air Vents	90
Manual Climate Control	91
Automatic Climate Control	93
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate	94
Rear Passenger Climate Controls	96
Heated Windows and Mirrors	96
Cabin Air Filter	97
Seats	99
Sitting in the Correct Position	99
Head Restraints	99
Manual Seats	101
Power Seats	102
Rear Seats	103
Heated Seats	107
Rear Seat Armrest	108
Auxiliary Power Points	109
Auxiliary Power Points	109
Cigar Lighter	109
Storage Compartments	110
Cup Holders	110
Center Console	110
Overhead Console	110
Starting and Stopping the Engine	111
General Information	111
Ignition Switch	111
Starting a Gasoline Engine	112
Switching Off the Engine	112
Engine Block Heater	113
Fuel and Refueling	114
Safety Precautions	114
Fuel Quality	115
Running Out of Fuel	115
Refueling	116
Fuel Consumption	118
Emission Control System	118
Transmission	121
Automatic Transmission	121
Brakes	124
General Information	124
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes	124
Parking Brake	125
Hill Start Assist	125
Traction Control	127
Principle of Operation	127
Using Traction Control	127
Stability Control	128
Principle of Operation	128
Using Stability Control	129
Parking Aids	130
Principle of Operation	130
Parking Aid	130
Rear View Camera	132
Cruise Control	135
Principle of Operation	135
Using Cruise Control	135
Driving Aids	136
Steering	136
Load Carrying	137
Luggage Anchor Points	137
Rear Under Floor Storage	137
Cargo Nets	138
Roof Racks and Load Carriers	139
Load Limit	140
Towing	148
Towing a Trailer	148
Trailer Sway Control	149
Recommended Towing Weights	149
Essential Towing Checks	151
Towing Points	153
Transporting the Vehicle	154
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels	155
Driving Hints	156
Breaking-In	156
Reduced Engine Performance	156
Economical Driving	156
Cold Weather Precautions	157
Driving Through Water	157
Floor Mats	157
Roadside Emergencies	159
Roadside Assistance	159
Hazard Warning Flashers	160
Fuel Shutoff	160
Jump-Starting the Vehicle	160
Post-Crash Alert System	161
Customer Assistance	162
Getting the Services You Need	162
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 Canada	165
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature	166
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)	166
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)	167
Fuses	168
Fuse Box Locations	168
Fuse Specification Chart	169
Changing a Fuse	178
Maintenance	179
General Information	179
Opening and Closing the Hood	179
Under Hood Overview	181
Under Hood Overview	182
Engine Oil Dipstick	183
Engine Oil Dipstick	183
Engine Oil Check	183
Engine Coolant Check	184
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check	186
Brake Fluid Check	186
Power Steering Fluid Check	186
Washer Fluid Check	187
Changing the 12V Battery	187
Checking the Wiper Blades	188
Changing the Wiper Blades	189
Adjusting the Headlamps	190
Changing a Bulb	191
Bulb Specification Chart	196
Changing the Engine Air Filter	198
Technical Specifications	199
Vehicle Care	202
Cleaning Products	202
Cleaning the Exterior	202
Waxing	203
Cleaning the Engine	203
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades	204
Cleaning the Interior	204
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens	204
Cleaning Leather Seats	205
Repairing Minor Paint Damage	206
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels	206
Vehicle Storage	206
Wheels and Tires	209
General Information	209
Tire Care	210
Using Winter Tires	225
Using Snow Chains	225
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	226
Changing a Road Wheel	230
Technical Specifications	235
Capacities and Specifications	236
Engine Specifications	236
Engine Specifications	236
Motorcraft Parts	237
Motorcraft Parts	239
Vehicle Identification Number	240
Vehicle Certification Label	240
Transmission Code Designation	241
Audio System	242
General Information	242
Audio unit	243
Audio unit	244
Audio unit	246
Audio unit	248
Digital Radio	251
Satellite Radio	253
Audio Input Jack	256
USB Port	256
Media Hub	256
Audio Troubleshooting	257
SYNC™	258
General Information	258
Using Voice Recognition	260
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone	262
SYNC™ Applications and Services	274
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player	281
SYNC™ Troubleshooting	289
MyFord Touch™	295
General Information	295
Settings	303
Entertainment	313
Phone	331
Information	337
Navigation	346
Accessories	355
Accessories	355
Appendices	357
End User License Agreement	357
Ford Extended Service Plan (ESP)	372
Ford Extended Service Plan (ESP)	372
Scheduled Maintenance	375
General Maintenance Information	375
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance	378
Normal Scheduled Maintenance	381

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ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS

Follow these guidelines for safe towing:

•

Do not tow a trailer until you drive your

vehicle at least 1000 miles (1600

kilometers).

•

Consult your local motor vehicle laws

for towing a trailer.

•

See the instructions included with

towing accessories for the correct

installation and adjustment

specifications.

•

Service your vehicle more frequently if

you tow a trailer. See

Scheduled

Maintenance

(page 372).

•

If you use a rental trailer, follow the

rental agency's instructions.

Another chapter of this manual contains

load specification terms found on the tire

label and Safety Compliance label and

instructions on calculating your vehicle's

load. See

Load Limit

(page 137).

Remember to account for the trailer

tongue weight as part of your vehicle load

when calculating the total vehicle weight.

Trailer Towing Connector

E168683

When attaching the trailer wiring connector

to your vehicle, only use a proper fitting

connector that works with the vehicle and

trailer functions.

Note:

You cannot use a seven-pin trailer

wiring connector for your vehicle and the

trailer lighting equipment.

Function

Color

Left turn signal and stop lamp

Yellow

Ground (-)

White

Right turn signal and stop

lamp

Green

Running lights

Brown

Hitches

WARNING

Do not tow a trailer that exceeds the

maximum limit of the towing

equipment. This could result in

vehicle structural damage, loss of vehicle

control and personal injury.

Do not use a hitch that either clamps onto

the bumper or attaches to the axle.

Distribute the trailer load so that between

10% and 15% of the total trailer weight is

on the tongue.

The hitch rating on the trailer hitch label is

the maximum possible trailer rating. To

find the maximum trailer weight allowed

for your vehicle

See

Recommended

Towing Weights

(page 146). Further

information is available in the RV and

Trailer Towing Guide. See an authorized

dealer.

Safety Chains

Always connect the safety chains to the

hook retainers of your vehicle hitch.

To connect the safety chains, cross them

under the trailer tongue and allow enough

slack for turning tight corners. Do not allow

the chains to drag on the ground.

148

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

Towing