Ford Transit Connect (2016 year). Manual — part 41

BREAKING-IN

You need to break in new tires for
approximately 300 miles (480
kilometers). During this time, your vehicle
may exhibit some unusual driving
characteristics.

Avoid driving too fast during the first 1000
miles (1600 kilometers). Vary your speed
frequently and change up through the
gears early. Do not labor the engine.

Do not tow during the first 1000 miles
(1600 kilometers).

REDUCED ENGINE
PERFORMANCE

WARNING

Continued operation will increase the
engine temperature and cause the
engine to shut down completely.

If the engine coolant temperature gauge
needle moves to the upper limit position,
the engine is overheating. See Gauges
(page 80).

You must only drive your vehicle for a short
distance if the engine overheats. The
distance you can travel depends on
ambient temperature, vehicle load and
terrain. The engine will continue to operate
with limited power for a short time.

If the engine temperature continues to rise,
the fuel supply to the engine will reduce.
The air conditioning will switch off and the
engine cooling fan will operate continually.

1.

Reduce your speed gradually and stop
your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so.

2. Switch the engine off immediately to

prevent severe engine damage.

3. Wait for the engine to cool down.

4. Check the coolant level. See Engine

Coolant Check (page 198).

5. Have your vehicle checked by an

authorized dealer as soon as possible.

ECONOMICAL DRIVING

Fuel economy is affected by several things
such as how you drive, the conditions you
drive under and how you maintain your
vehicle.

There are some things to keep in mind that
may improve your fuel economy:
•

Accelerate and slow down in a smooth,
moderate fashion.

•

Drive at steady speeds.

•

Anticipate stops; slowing down may
eliminate the need to stop.

•

Combine errands and minimize
stop-and-go driving(When running
errands, go to the furthest destination
first and then work your way back
home).

•

Close the windows for high-speed
driving.

•

Drive at reasonable speeds.

•

Keep the tires properly inflated and use
only the recommended size.

•

Use the recommended engine oil.

•

Perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance.

There are also some things you may want
to avoid doing because they reduce your
fuel economy:
•

Avoid sudden or hard accelerations.

•

Avoid revving the engine before turning
off the car.

•

Avoid long idle periods.

•

Do not warm up your vehicle on cold
mornings.

•

Reduce the use of air conditioning and
heat.

•

Avoid using speed control in hilly
terrain.

•

Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving.

•

Avoid carrying unnecessary weight.

•

Avoid adding particular accessories to
your vehicle (e.g. bug deflectors,
rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski
racks).

•

Avoid driving with the wheels out of
alignment.

COLD WEATHER
PRECAUTIONS

The functional operation of some
components and systems can be affected
at temperatures below -13°F (-25°C).

DRIVING THROUGH WATER

WARNING

Do not drive through flowing or deep
water as you may lose control of your
vehicle.

Note: Driving through standing water can
cause vehicle damage.

Note: Engine damage can occur if water
enters the air filter.

Before driving through standing water,
check the depth. Never drive through water
that is higher than the bottom of the front
rocker area of your vehicle.

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When driving through standing water, drive
very slowly and do not stop your vehicle.
Your brake performance and traction may
be limited. After driving through water and
as soon as it is safe to do so:

•

Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the
brakes and to check that they work.

•

Check that the horn works.

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Check that the exterior lights work.

•

Turn the steering wheel to check that
the steering power assist works.

FLOOR MATS

WARNINGS

Always use floor mats that are
designed to fit the foot well of your
vehicle. Only use floor mats that

leave the pedal area unobstructed. Only
use floor mats that are firmly secured to
retention posts so that they cannot slip out
of position and interfere with the pedals
or impair safe operation of your vehicle in
other ways.

Pedals that cannot move freely can
cause loss of vehicle control and
increase the risk of serious personal

injury.

WARNINGS

Always make sure that the floor
mats are properly attached to the
retention posts in the carpet that are

supplied with your vehicle. Floor mats must
be properly secured to both retention posts
to make sure mats do not shift out of
position.

Never place floor mats or any other
covering in the vehicle foot well that
cannot be properly secured to

prevent them from moving and interfering
with the pedals or the ability to control the
vehicle.

Never place floor mats or any other
covering on top of already installed
floor mats. Floor mats should always

rest on top of vehicle carpeting surface and
not another floor mat or other covering.
Additional floor mats or any other covering
will reduce the pedal clearance and
potentially interfere with pedal operation.

Check attachment of floor mats on
a regular basis. Always properly
reinstall and secure floor mats that

have been removed for cleaning or
replacement.

Always make sure that objects
cannot fall into the driver foot well
while the vehicle is moving. Objects

that are loose can become trapped under
the pedals causing a loss of vehicle control.

Failure to properly follow floor mat
installation or attachment
instructions can potentially cause

interference with pedal operation causing
a loss of vehicle control.

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To install floor mats, position the floor mat
so that the eyelet is over the retention post
and press down to lock in.

To remove the floor mat, reverse the
installation procedure.

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

Vehicles Sold in the United States:
Getting Roadside Assistance

To fully assist you should you have a
vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company
offers a complimentary roadside
assistance program. This program is
separate from the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. The service is available:

•

24 hours a day, seven days a week.

•

For the coverage period listed on the
Roadside Assistance Card included in
your Owner's Manual portfolio.

Roadside Assistance covers:
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A flat tire change with a good spare, if
provided with the vehicle (except
vehicles supplied with a tire inflation
kit).

•

Battery jump start.

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Lock-out assistance (key replacement
cost is the customer's responsibility).

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Fuel delivery — independent service
contractors, if not prohibited by state,
local or municipal law, shall deliver up
to 2 gal (7.6 L) of gasoline or 5 gal
(18.9 L) of diesel fuel to a disabled
vehicle. Roadside Assistance limits fuel
delivery service to two no-charge
occurrences within a 12-month period.

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Winch out — available within 100 ft
(30.5 m) of a paved or county
maintained road, no recoveries.

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Towing — independent service
contractors, if not prohibited by state,
local or municipal law, shall tow Ford
eligible vehicles to an authorized dealer
within 35 mi (56 km) of the
disablement location or to the nearest

authorized dealer. If a member
requests a tow to an authorized dealer
that is more than 35 mi (56 km) from
the disablement location, the member
shall be responsible for any mileage
costs in excess of 35 mi (56 km).

Roadside Assistance includes up to $200
for a towed trailer if the disabled eligible
vehicle requires service at the nearest
authorized dealer. If the towing vehicle is
operational but the trailer is not, then the
trailer does not qualify for any roadside
services.

Vehicles Sold in the United States:
Using Roadside Assistance

Complete the roadside assistance
identification card and place it in your
wallet for quick reference. This card is in
the owner's information portfolio in the
glove compartment.

United States Ford vehicle customers who
require Roadside Assistance, call
1-800-241-3673.

If you need to arrange roadside assistance
for yourself, Ford Motor Company
reimburses a reasonable amount for
towing to the nearest dealership within
35 mi (56 km). To obtain reimbursement
information, United States Ford vehicle
customers call 1-800-241-3673.
Customers need to submit their original
receipts.

Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting
Roadside Assistance

Canadian customers who require roadside
assistance, call 1-800-665-2006.

Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using
Roadside Assistance

For your convenience, you may complete
the roadside assistance identification card
found in the centerfold of your warranty
guide and retain for future reference.