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Towing TRAILER SWAY CONTROL (If Equipped) RECOMMENDED TOWING WEIGHTS Note: Make sure to take into consideration trailer frontal area. Vehicles equipped with the Trailer Tow Package or the Heavy Duty Payload Package should not exceed 55 ft² (5.1 m²) trailer frontal area. Note: Exceeding this limitation may significantly reduce the performance of your towing vehicle. Selecting a trailer with a low aerodynamic drag and rounded front design helps optimize performance and fuel economy. Note: For high altitude operation, reduce the gross combined weight by 2% per 1000 ft (300 m) starting at the 1000 ft (300 m) elevation point. Note: Certain states require electric trailer brakes for trailers over a specified weight. Be sure to check state regulations for this specified weight. The maximum trailer weights listed may be limited to this specified weight, as your vehicle's electrical system may not include the wiring connector needed to use electric trailer brakes. Your vehicle may tow a trailer provided the maximum trailer weight is less than or equal to the maximum trailer weight listed for your vehicle configuration on the following charts. WARNING Switching off trailer sway control increases the risk of loss of vehicle control, serious injury or death. We do not recommend disabling this feature except in situations where speed reduction may be detrimental, for example ascending a grade, and the driver has significant trailer towing experience and can control trailer sway to maintain safe operation. This feature applies your vehicle's brakes at individual wheels and, if necessary, reduces engine power. If the trailer begins to sway, the stability control light flashes and a message appears in the information display. Message Action Trailer sway Reduce speed Slow your vehicle down, then pull safely to the side of the road and check for correct tongue load and trailer load distribution. See Load Carrying (page 152). Note: This feature does not prevent trailer sway, but reduces it once it begins. Note: This feature cannot stop all trailers from swaying. Note: In some cases, if vehicle speed is too high, the system may turn on multiple times to gradually reduce vehicle speed. 161 Transit (TTH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 03/2014, Third Printing

Section	Page
Copyright ©	2
Introduction	10
About This Manual	10
Symbols Glossary	10
Data Recording	12
California Proposition 65	13
Perchlorate	13
Ford Credit	13
Replacement Parts Recommendation	13
Special Notices	14
Mobile Communications Equipment	14
Export Unique Options	14
Child Safety	16
General Information	16
Installing Child Seats	17
Booster Seats	25
Child Seat Positioning	27
Child Safety Locks	28
Safety Belts	29
Principle of Operation	29
Fastening the Safety Belts	30
Safety Belt Height Adjustment	32
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime	32
Safety Belt Minder	33
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance	34
Supplementary Restraints System	35
Principle of Operation	35
Driver and Passenger Airbags	36
Side Airbags	42
Safety Canopy™	43
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator	44
Airbag Disposal	45
Keys and Remote Controls	46
Principle of Operation	46
General Information on Radio Frequencies	46
Remote Control	46
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control	48
MyKey™	49
Principle of Operation	49
Creating a MyKey	50
Clearing All MyKeys	51
Checking MyKey System Status	52
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems	53
MyKey Troubleshooting	54
Locks	56
Locking and Unlocking	56
Security	61
Passive Anti-Theft System	61
Anti-Theft Alarm	62
Steering Wheel	63
Adjusting the Steering Wheel	63
Audio Control	63
Audio Control	64
Voice Control	64
Voice Control	64
Cruise Control	65
Information Display Control	65
Wipers and Washers	66
Windshield Wipers	66
Autowipers	66
Windshield Washers	67
Lighting	68
General Information	68
Lighting Control	68
Autolamps	69
Instrument Lighting Dimmer	70
Daytime Running Lamps	70
Direction Indicators	71
Interior Lamps	71
Windows and Mirrors	72
Power Windows	72
Exterior Mirrors	73
Interior Mirror	73
Rear Quarter Windows	74
Instrument Cluster	75
Gauges	75
Warning Lamps and Indicators	77
Audible Warnings and Indicators	79
Information Displays	81
General Information	81
Trip Computer	84
Personalized Settings	85
Information Messages	86
Climate Control	91
Principle of Operation	91
Air Vents	91
Manual Climate Control	92
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate	93
Rear Passenger Climate Controls	94
Heated Windows and Mirrors	95
Seats	96
Sitting in the Correct Position	96
Head Restraints	96
Manual Seats	97
Power Seats	99
Rear Seats	100
Auxiliary Power Points	104
Auxiliary Power Points	104
Cigar Lighter	105
Storage Compartments	106
Cup Holders	106
Overhead Console	106
Bottle Holder	106
Starting and Stopping the Engine	107
General Information	107
Ignition Switch	107
Starting a Gasoline Engine	107
Starting a Diesel Engine	108
Diesel Particulate Filter	109
Switching Off the Engine	110
Engine Block Heater	110
Fuel and Refueling	112
Safety Precautions	112
Fuel Quality	113
Fuel Quality	114
Fuel Filler Funnel Location	116
Running Out of Fuel	116
Catalytic Converter	117
Selective Catalytic Reduction System	118
Refueling	121
Fuel Consumption	123
Emission Control System	125
Transmission	135
Automatic Transmission	135
Brakes	139
General Information	139
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes	139
Parking Brake	140
Traction Control	141
Principle of Operation	141
Using Traction Control	141
Stability Control	143
Principle of Operation	143
Using Stability Control	144
Parking Aids	145
Principle of Operation	145
Parking Aid	145
Rear View Camera	146
Cruise Control	149
Principle of Operation	149
Using Cruise Control	149
Driving Aids	151
Speed Limiter	151
Driver Alert	151
Lane Keeping System	152
Load Carrying	155
Load Retaining Fixtures	155
Load Limit	155
Towing	163
Towing a Trailer	163
Trailer Sway Control	164
Recommended Towing Weights	164
Essential Towing Checks	166
Transporting the Vehicle	172
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels	173
Driving Hints	175
Breaking-In	175
Reduced Engine Performance	175
Economical Driving	175
Cold Weather Precautions	176
Driving Through Water	176
Floor Mats	176
Roadside Emergencies	178
Roadside Assistance	178
Hazard Warning Flashers	179
Fuel Shutoff	179
Jump Starting the Vehicle	180
Post-Crash Alert System	182
Customer Assistance	183
Getting the Services You Need	183
In California (U.S. Only)	184
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)	185
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)	185
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada	186
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature	187
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)	187
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)	188
Fuses	189
Fuse Box Locations	189
Fuse Specification Chart	190
Changing a Fuse	201
Maintenance	203
General Information	203
Opening and Closing the Hood	203
Under Hood Overview	204
Under Hood Overview	205
Under Hood Overview	206
Engine Oil Dipstick	207
Engine Oil Dipstick	207
Engine Oil Dipstick	207
Engine Oil Check	207
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter	208
Oil Change Indicator Reset	209
Engine Coolant Check	209
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check	212
Brake Fluid Check	213
Power Steering Fluid Check	213
Washer Fluid Check	213
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap	213
Fuel Filter	215
Changing the 12V Battery	216
Checking the Wiper Blades	218
Changing the Wiper Blades	218
Adjusting the Headlamps	218
Removing a Headlamp	219
Changing a Bulb	220
Bulb Specification Chart	224
Changing the Engine Air Filter	226
Changing the Engine Air Filter	227
Changing the Engine Air Filter	228
Vehicle Care	230
Cleaning Products	230
Cleaning the Exterior	230
Waxing	231
Cleaning the Engine	231
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades	232
Cleaning the Interior	232
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens	232
Repairing Minor Paint Damage	233
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels	233
Vehicle Storage	234
Wheels and Tires	236
General Information	236
Tire Care	237
Using Winter Tires	253
Using Snow Chains	254
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	254
Changing a Road Wheel	259
Lug Nuts	267
Capacities and Specifications	268
Engine Specifications	268
Engine Specifications	268
Engine Specifications	269
Motorcraft Parts	270
Motorcraft Parts	271
Motorcraft Parts	272
Vehicle Identification Number	273
Vehicle Certification Label	273
Transmission Code Designation	274
Capacities and Specifications	274
Capacities and Specifications	277
Capacities and Specifications	281
Audio System	285
General Information	285
Audio Unit	286
Audio Unit	289
Audio Unit	291
Audio Unit	293
Digital Radio	295
Satellite Radio	297
Audio Input Jack	300
USB Port	300
Media Hub	301
Audio Troubleshooting	302
SYNC™	303
General Information	303
Using Voice Recognition	305
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone	307
SYNC™ Applications and Services	321
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player	332
SYNC™ Troubleshooting	342
MyFord Touch™	351
General Information	351
Settings	359
Entertainment	372
Phone	391
Information	398
Navigation	408
Accessories	417
Accessories	417
Auxiliary Switches	418
Appendices	419
End User License Agreement	419
Extended Service Plan (ESP)	441
Extended Service Plan (ESP)	441
Scheduled Maintenance	443
General Maintenance Information	443
Normal Scheduled Maintenance	446
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance	448
Scheduled Maintenance Record	451

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TRAILER SWAY CONTROL

(If

Equipped)

WARNING

Switching off trailer sway control

increases the risk of loss of vehicle

control, serious injury or death. We

do not recommend disabling this feature

except in situations where speed reduction

may be detrimental, for example

ascending a grade, and the driver has

significant trailer towing experience and

can control trailer sway to maintain safe

operation.

This feature applies your vehicle's brakes

at individual wheels and, if necessary,

reduces engine power. If the trailer begins

to sway, the stability control light flashes

and a message appears in the information

display.

Action

Message

Slow your vehicle down,

then pull safely to the side

of the road and check for

correct tongue load and

trailer load distribution. See

Load Carrying

(page 152).

Trailer

sway

Reduce

speed

Note:

This feature does not prevent trailer

sway, but reduces it once it begins.

Note:

This feature cannot stop all trailers

from swaying.

Note:

In some cases, if vehicle speed is too

high, the system may turn on multiple times

to gradually reduce vehicle speed.

RECOMMENDED TOWING

WEIGHTS

Note:

Make sure to take into

consideration trailer frontal area.

Vehicles equipped with the Trailer

Tow Package or the Heavy Duty

Payload Package should not

exceed 55 ft² (5.1 m²) trailer frontal

area.

Note:

Exceeding this limitation

may significantly reduce the

performance of your towing

vehicle. Selecting a trailer with a

low aerodynamic drag and rounded

front design helps optimize

performance and fuel economy.

Note:

For high altitude operation,

reduce the gross combined weight

by 2% per 1000 ft (300 m) starting

at the 1000 ft (300 m) elevation

point.

Note:

Certain states require

electric trailer brakes for trailers

over a specified weight. Be sure to

check state regulations for this

specified weight. The maximum

trailer weights listed may be limited

to this specified weight, as your

vehicle's electrical system may not

include the wiring connector

needed to use electric trailer

brakes.

Your vehicle may tow a trailer

provided the maximum trailer

weight is less than or equal to the

maximum trailer weight listed for

your vehicle configuration on the

following charts.

161

Transit (TTH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 03/2014, Third Printing

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