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Towing You can tow your vehicle from the front with wheel lift equipment to raise the front wheels off the ground. We recommend that you place the rear wheels on a dolly to prevent damage to the rear of your vehicle. You can tow your vehicle from the rear with wheel lift equipment. Note: You must place the front wheels on a dolly to prevent damage to the transmission. You must use a tow rope or rigid towing bar that is of the correct strength for the weight of the towing vehicle and the vehicle that is being towed. Note: Using a rigid towing bar is the safest way to tow a vehicle. The weight of the vehicle that is being towed must not exceed the weight of the towing vehicle. Recreational Vehicle Towing Follow these guidelines to prevent damage to your vehicle's transmission if you have a need for recreational vehicle towing. For example; towing your vehicle behind a motorhome. Your vehicle cannot be flat-towed with all wheels on the ground beyond the limits set out above as vehicle or transmission damage may occur. See Emergency Towing. You must place your vehicle on a car-hauling trailer, or place the front wheels of your vehicle on a tow dolly. If you are using a tow dolly, follow the instructions specified by the equipment provider. Note: Put your vehicle's climate control system in recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle. See Climate Control (page 87). TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOUR WHEELS Emergency Towing If your vehicle is disabled and you have no access to a tow dolly, car-hauling trailer or a flatbed transport vehicle, it can only be flat-towed with all wheels on the ground under the following conditions: • Your vehicle is facing forward so that it is towed in a forward direction. • The transmission selector lever is placed in position N. If the transmission gear shift lever cannot be moved to position N, it may need to be overridden. See Automatic Transmission (page 118). • Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h). • Maximum distance is 50 miles (80 kilometers). Drive off slowly and smoothly without jerking the vehicle that is being towed. You must only use the towing eye that was delivered with your vehicle. See Towing Points (page 150). Tow ropes or rigid towing bars must be placed on the same side. For example; right hand rear towing point to right hand front towing point. 152 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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You can tow your vehicle from the front

with wheel lift equipment to raise the front

wheels off the ground. We recommend

that you place the rear wheels on a dolly

to prevent damage to the rear of your

vehicle.

You can tow your vehicle from the rear with

wheel lift equipment.

Note:

You must place the front wheels on

a dolly to prevent damage to the

transmission.

TOWING THE VEHICLE ON

FOUR WHEELS

Emergency Towing

If your vehicle is disabled and you have no

access to a tow dolly, car-hauling trailer or

a flatbed transport vehicle, it can only be

flat-towed with all wheels on the ground

under the following conditions:

•

Your vehicle is facing forward so that

it is towed in a forward direction.

•

The transmission selector lever is

placed in position

. If the transmission

gear shift lever cannot be moved to

position

, it may need to be

overridden. See

Automatic

Transmission

(page 118).

•

Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).

•

Maximum distance is 50 miles (80

kilometers).

Drive off slowly and smoothly without

jerking the vehicle that is being towed.

You must only use the towing eye that was

delivered with your vehicle. See

Towing

Points

(page 150).

Tow ropes or rigid towing bars must be

placed on the same side. For example; right

hand rear towing point to right hand front

towing point.

You must use a tow rope or rigid towing

bar that is of the correct strength for the

weight of the towing vehicle and the

vehicle that is being towed.

Note:

Using a rigid towing bar is the safest

way to tow a vehicle.

The weight of the vehicle that is being

towed must not exceed the weight of the

towing vehicle.

Recreational Vehicle Towing

Follow these guidelines to prevent damage

to your vehicle’s transmission if you have

a need for recreational vehicle towing. For

example; towing your vehicle behind a

motorhome.

Your vehicle cannot be flat-towed with all

wheels on the ground beyond the limits

set out above as vehicle or transmission

damage may occur. See

Emergency

Towing

. You must place your vehicle on

a car-hauling trailer, or place the front

wheels of your vehicle on a tow dolly. If you

are using a tow dolly, follow the

instructions specified by the equipment

provider.

Note:

Put your vehicle's climate control

system in recirculated air mode to prevent

exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle.

See

Climate Control

(page 87).

152

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

Towing