Ford Transit Connect 2002 2007 User Manual

Owner's handbook

FordTourneoConnect FordTransitConnect

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© Ford Motor Company 2006

All rights reserved.

Part number: 7T1J-19A321-DA (CG3526en) 06/2006 20060720145026

Table of contents

Introduction
About this handbook........................	5
Symbols glossary..............................	5
Parts and accessories......................	5
Quick start
Child safety
Child seats........................................	10
Child seat positioning.......................	11
Booster cushions.............................	14
ISOFIX anchor points.......................	15
Child safety locks.............................	17
Occupant protection
Principle of operation......................	18
Fastening the seat belts................	22
Seat belt height adjustment..........	23
Using seat belts during
pregnancy....................................	23

Arming the engine immobiliser	.....34
Disarming the engine
immobiliser...................................	35
Alarm
Arming the alarm.............................	36
Disarming the alarm........................	36
Steering wheel
Adjusting the steering wheel.........	37
Audio control....................................	37
Wipers and washers
Windscreen wipers.........................	39
Windscreen washers.....................	39
Rear window wiper and
washers........................................	39
Adjusting the windscreen washer
jets.................................................	40
Checking the wiper blades...........	40
Changing the wiper blades............	41

Keys and remote
controls
General information on radio
frequencies..................................	24
Programming the remote
control...........................................	24
Changing the remote control
battery...........................................	25
Locks
Locking and unlocking...................	26
Engine immobiliser
Principle of operation.....................	33
Coded keys.....................................	33

Lighting
Lighting control................................	42
Front fog lamps...............................	42
Rear fog lamps................................	42
Headlamp levelling..........................	43
Hazard warning flashers................	45
Direction indicators.........................	46
Interior lamps...................................	46
Changing a bulb..............................	47
Windows and mirrors
Electric windows.............................	52
Exterior mirrors................................	52

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Electric exterior mirrors..................	53
Interior mirror...................................	53
Rear quarter windows...................	54
Instruments
Instrument panel overview............	55
Gauges.............................................	59
Warning lamps and indicators......	60
Audible warnings and
indicators......................................	63
Climate control
Principle of operation.....................	64
Air vents............................................	65
Heated windows and mirrors.......	65
Manual climate control...................	66
Auxiliary heater................................	69

Seat back trays................................	87
Starting the engine
General information........................	88
Ignition switch..................................	88
Starting a petrol engine..................	88
Starting a diesel engine..................	89
Switching off the engine................	89
Fuel and refuelling
Safety precautions..........................	90
Fuel quality - Petrol.........................	90
Fuel quality - Diesel.........................	90
Catalytic converter.........................	90
Fuel filler flap.....................................	91
Refuelling...........................................	91
Technical specifications..................	91

Seats
Sitting in the correct position.........	74
Front seats.......................................	74
Head restraints................................	78
Rear seats........................................	78
Heated seats....................................	81
Convenience features
Sun visors.........................................	82
Clock.................................................	82
Cigar lighter......................................	82
Ashtray..............................................	83
Auxiliary power sockets.................	83
Glove box.........................................	84
Centre console................................	84
Storage compartments.................	85
Map pockets...................................	86

Transmission
Manual transmission.......................	93
Brakes
Principle of operation.....................	94
Hints on driving with ABS...............	94
Parking brake..................................	95
Parking aid
Principle of operation.....................	96
Using the parking aid......................	96
Load carrying
General information........................	97
Roof racks and load carriers.........	97
Cargo nets.......................................	97

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Towing
Towing a trailer................................	99
Driving hints
General driving points...................	100
Running-in......................................	100
Emergency
equipment
First aid kit........................................	101
Warning triangle..............................	101
Status after a
collision
Fuel cut-off switch.........................	102
Inspecting safety system
components...............................	102
Fuses
Fuse box locations........................	103
Changing a fuse............................	104
Fuse labels......................................	104
Fuse specification chart...............	106
Vehicle recovery
Towing points.................................	108
Towing the vehicle on four
wheels.........................................	109
Maintenance
General information.......................	110
Opening and closing the
bonnet...........................................	111
Engine compartment overview -
1.8L Duratec-DOHC (Zetec).....	112

Engine compartment overview -
1.8L Duratorq-TDDi (Kent)
Diesel/1.8L Duratorq-TDCi (Kent)
Diesel............................................	113
Engine oil check.............................	114
Engine coolant check....................	115
Brake and clutch fluid check........	116
Power steering fluid check...........	117
Washer fluid check.........................	117
Technical specifications.................	117
Vehicle care
Cleaning the exterior.....................	119
Cleaning the interior.......................	119
Repairing minor paint damage.....	120
Vehicle battery
Battery care....................................	121
Using booster cables....................	121
Changing the vehicle battery......	122
Wheels and tyres
Changing a road wheel................	123
Tyre care.........................................	128
Using snow chains........................	129
Technical specifications................	129
Vehicle identification
Vehicle identification plate............	132
Vehicle identification number
(VIN).............................................	132
Engine number..............................	132
Load apportioning valve (LAV)
plate.............................................	132

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Technical specifications

Technical specifications................

133

Type approvals

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Introduction

ABOUT THIS HANDBOOK

Thank you for choosing Ford. We recommend that you take some time to get to know your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more that you know about it, the greater the safety and pleasure you will get from driving it.

Note: This handbook describes every model and option, sometimes even before they are generally available. It may describe options not fitted to your vehicle.

Note: Always use and operate your vehicle in line with all applicable laws and regulations.

Note: Pass on this handbook when selling your vehicle. It is an integral part of the vehicle.

SYMBOLS GLOSSARY

Symbols in this handbook

WARNING

You risk death or serious injury to yourself and others if you do not follow the instructions highlighted

by the warning symbol.

CAUTION

You risk damaging your vehicle if you do not follow the

instructions highlighted by the caution symbol.

Symbols on your vehicle

When you see these symbols, read and follow the relevant instructions in this handbook before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind.

PARTS AND

ACCESSORIES

Genuine Ford parts and accessories have been designed specifically for your vehicle. Unless we have specifically stated, we have not tested non-Ford parts and accessories and, therefore, we will not guarantee that they are suitable for your vehicle. We recommend that you ask your Ford Dealer for advice on parts and accessories suitable for your vehicle.

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Quick start

Unlocking	Press the unlock button on the
Transit Connect	remote control twice within three
	seconds to unlock all doors.

E74805

Position 1 once to unlock both front doors.

Position 2 twice to unlock all doors.

Rear door: turn clockwise to unlock.

E74801

Press the unlock button on the remote control once to unlock both front doors.

E66522

Press the cargo unlock button on the remote control once to unlock the rear doors or tailgate and the sliding door(s) only.

Tourneo Connect

E74800

Position 1 once to unlock all doors. The direction indicators will flash once as confirmation.

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Quick start

E74802

Press the unlock button on the remote control once to unlock all doors. The direction indicators will flash once as confirmation.

Locking

To activate central locking and arm the anti-theft alarm system:

E74803

Turn to position 2.

E66524

Press the lock button on the remote control once. On vehicles without double locking, the direction indicators will flash twice as confirmation.

To activate double locking and arm the anti-theft alarm system:

E74805

Turn the key in a front door to position 1 and then to position 2 within three seconds.

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Quick start

Central or double locking can also be activated from the rear door. Turn the key in the direction shown for the front right-hand door.

E66524

Press the lock button on the remote control twice within three seconds. The direction indicators will flash twice as confirmation.

Setting the clock

Version 1

E74265

AToggle and reset button

•Turn the ignition to position II.

•Hold the button A pressed for at least three seconds until the time in the display flashes.

•To advance the minutes, press the button A. To advance rapidly, hold the button pressed.

To toggle between 12 or 24 hour format, turn the ignition to position I and press the button A.

Version 2

For detailed instructions on how to adjust the clock, refer to the separate audio manual.

E83530

Press button A to show the time.

Windscreen defrosting or demisting

E74666

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Quick start

Select the maximum temperature, set the air distribution control to the windscreen and set the blower to position 4. Air conditioning will be switched on automatically to support defrosting or demisting. If necessary, turn the heated windscreen and heated rear window on.

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Child safety

CHILD SEATS

E72336

WARNINGS

Extreme Hazard! Do not use a child restraint on a seat

protected by an airbag in front of it!

Original text according to ECE R94.01: Extreme Hazard! Do not use a rearward facing child restraint

on a seat protected by an air bag in front of it!

There is a risk of death or serious injury when the airbag

deploys.

WARNINGS

Always have the rear row head restraint raised when a child

restraint is being installed or occupying the seat, provided doing so does not move the child restraint away from the vehicle seat.

Note: If the vehicle has been involved in an accident, have the child safety seat checked by an expert as it might be damaged.

Note: Do not leave children unattended in the child safety seat or in the vehicle.

Note: When installing a child seat/restraint with the seat belt, always ensure belts fit without slack or twists.

WARNING

There is a risk of death or serious injury when the manufacturer’s instructions are not followed properly or when the child seat/restraint is modified in any way.

Whenever installing a child seat/restraint, always read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

WARNING

Do not hold a child on your lap while the vehicle is moving.

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Child safety

Children of height 150 cm or under or aged 12 years or under should be secured in special restraints for children, such as baby seats, child safety seats or booster cushions in the rear seats.

Such equipment must be suitable and government approved (depending on country).

A choice of ECE approved child restraints is available at your Ford Dealer. Please ask for the recommended child seats. Together with the adult seat belt, these restraints help to provide maximum security for the children.

Child restraints for different mass groups

The correct restraint to be used depends on the child’s age and weight:

Baby safety seat

E72337

Babies under 13 kg (approximately 18 months) are best protected if properly restrained in rearward facing baby safety seats (Group 0+) on the rear seat.

Child safety seat

E72338

Children weighing between 13 and 18 kg (approximately nine months to four years old) should be carried properly restrained in child safety seats (Group I) in the rear seat.

CHILD SEAT

POSITIONING

WARNINGS

If your Ford vehicle is equipped with a front passenger airbag, children of height 150 cm or under or aged 12 years and under must only be properly restrained in the rear seat

– never in the front.

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Child safety

WARNINGS

Extreme Hazard! Do not use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an airbag in

front of it!

Note: If individual circumstances require that a child weighing more than 9 kg must travel in a front seat protected by an operational front airbag, only use a forward facing restraint.

The following table advises on the suitability of child restraint fitment locations.

Child seat positions

			Mass group categories
		0	0+	I		II		III
		Up to 10	Up to 13	9 to 18		15 to 25		22 to 36
		kg	kg	kg		kg		kg
	Seating positions	(about	(about	(about 9		(about		(about
		0− 9	0− 2	months−		31/2 − 12		6− 12
		months)	years)	4 years)		years)		years)
		Baby	Baby	Child		Booster		Booster
		safety	safety	safety		seat/		seat/
		seat	seat	seat		cushion		cushion
	Front passenger	X	X	U	1	U	1	U	1
	seat, with airbag
	Front passenger
	seat, without	U	U	U		U		U
	airbag
	Rear seats	U	U	U		U		U
	ISOfix child seat,	N/A	L	L		N/A		N/A
	second row centre

X = Seat position not suitable for children in this mass/age group.

U = Seat position suitable for universal category restraints approved for use in this mass/age group.

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Child safety

U1 = Seat position suitable for universal category restraints but Ford recommends that children should be secured in an appropriate child restraint in the rear seats.

L = Seat position suitable for particular child restraints approved for use in this mass/age group.

N/A = Not applicable.

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Child safety

BOOSTER CUSHIONS

Children weighing more than 15 kg and under 150 cm should use a booster seat or booster cushion. Ford recommends using booster seats that combine a booster cushion and a back rest into one seat for children between 15 and 25 kg. The raised seating position ensures that the adult seat belt can be correctly guided over the centre of the shoulder instead of along the neck, the lap belt lying tightly across the hips instead of the stomach. Make sure that your child sits in an upright position.

E72362

ABooster seat

BBooster cushion

WARNINGS

You should never use a booster seat with only a lap belt.

Never put the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or behind

the back.

Never use pillows, books, or towels to boost a child.

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Child safety

ISOFIX ANCHOR POINTS

Tourneo Connect

WARNINGS

Ford does not recommend the use of an ISOfix system without

the use of an anti-rotation device, such as a top tether anchor or support leg, correctly installed.

There is a risk of death or serious injury when the manufacturers instructions are not followed properly or when the child

restraint is modified in any way.

Your vehicle has been equipped with ISOFIX anchor points. Your Ford Dealer will be pleased to make them accessible.

E75769

The ISOFIX system consists of two rigid latching arms on the child seat which attach to anchor points at the bottom of the seat. When made available by your Ford Dealer, the two lower anchor points may be found on the second row centre seat and are labelled with a circular pictogram and the text ‘ISOFIX’. The guides enable the latching arms of an ISOFIX child seat to be easily and securely attached.

ISOFIX child seats not approved by Ford have not been validated by Ford, and neither the suitability nor the safety of such seats can be certified, whether installed using the ISOFIX system or the normal seat belts.

Attaching a child seat with top tethers

WARNING

Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate tether anchor as shown. The tether strap may not

work properly if attached somewhere other than the correct tether location.

A third anchor point has been provided for child seats that are equipped with a top tether, available for use in the forward facing configuration. This additional anchor will enable the use of a top tether strap. Contact your Ford Dealer to have this anchor installed.

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Child safety

E75770

On vehicles with five seats, the anchor is located at the top of the rear door opening.

E75771

On vehicles with eight seats, it is located on the rear of the second row centre seat.

E75772

The anchor point is identified by a pictogram. The tether strap should be routed beneath the raised head restraint to the anchor point. Remove the anchor point cover and attach the strap. After installing the child safety seat, tighten the tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Child safety

CHILD SAFETY LOCKS

Tourneo Connect

E75766

WARNING

When the child safety lock is activated, the door can only be

opened from outside.

Note: Child safety locks are only fitted to sliding doors.

Using the ignition key, turn the safety lock lever on the end of the door outwards. The door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle.

To deactivate the lock, turn the safety lock lever inwards.

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Occupant protection

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

Airbags

E75574

WARNING

Do not modify the front of the vehicle in any way, as this can

adversely affect the airbag deployment.

Note: A loud bang will be heard when an airbag deploys and it is normal to see a cloud of harmless powdery residue.

The airbag system comprises the following:

•driver and front passenger inflatable nylon bags (airbags) with gas generators.

•side airbags

•curtain airbags

•a seat belt pretensioner

•crash sensors.

•a warning lamp in the instrument cluster.

•an electronic control and diagnostic unit.

E72330

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Occupant protection

WARNINGS

Repairs to either of the front seat covers or the sensors attached to the seats should only be

carried out by properly trained technicians. Injuries may result if the side airbags are triggered inadvertently.

Do not block, obstruct or cover the airbag because it may

prevent proper deployment. Do not poke any sharp objects into the areas where airbags are fitted. This could damage the airbags.

Do not use any accessory seat covers that are not specifically designed for seats with side airbags. These seat covers must be fitted by

properly trained technicians.

WARNING

Always wear the seat belt and keep sufficient distance

between the driver and the steering wheel. Only when the seat belt is used properly, can it hold the body in a position which allows the airbag to achieve its optimum effect. There is a risk of injury when the airbag deploys.

The seat and back must be set correctly for the airbags to be optimally effective. See Sitting in the correct position (page 74).

This is the ideal seating position for the driver and front passenger and helps reduce the risk of injury from sitting too close to an inflating airbag.

E66553

E75575

The front airbags activate during significant collisions which are either frontal or up to 30 degrees from the left or the right. The airbags inflate within a few thousandths of a second. They will deflate on contact with the front occupants thus cushioning forward body movement.

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Occupant protection

These areas should only be wiped with a damp cloth, never with a wet cloth.

Side air bags

E75576

During minor collisions as well as overturns and rear or side collisions, the front airbag system will not be activated.

E72328

A label on the seatback indicates that side airbags are fitted. The side airbags are fitted on the side of the seatbacks of the front seats. In case of a severe lateral collision, the airbag on the side affected by the collision will be inflated.

E75577

WARNINGS

Repairs to the steering wheel, steering column and airbag

system should be carried out by properly trained technicians.

Always keep the areas in front of the airbags free. Never affix

anything to or over these areas.

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Occupant protection

Seat belt pretensioner

E75578

The airbag will inflate between the door panel and occupant and above the door panel trim to provide protection to the head and rib areas. Once the occupant’s body contacts the airbag, the propellant escapes, thereby cushioning the impact.

The side airbags are not activated upon minor lateral collisions nor upon front or rear impacts.

Seat belts

WARNINGS

Use seat belts at all times.

Never use a seat belt for more than one person.

Avoid wearing thick clothing.

The seat belts should fit tightly around the body.

E72333

WARNING

The belt pretensioners must not be removed. If the

pretensioners deployed during an accident, they must be replaced. Have the pretensioners serviced and disposed of by specially trained personnel only.

The restraint system, with belt pretensioner in the driver’s seat belt, helps to reduce the risk of serious injury in a major frontal impact. During a serious crash the driver’s seat belt is pretensioned to help reduce slack in the belt. The safety belt pretensioner is a device which removes excess webbing from the safety belt system. When the safety belt pretensioner deploys, webbing from the lap and shoulder belt is tightened.

The belt pretensioner is not triggered in any side, rear or minor frontal collisions.

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Occupant protection

FASTENING THE SEAT	Rear seat belts
BELTS

E66541

WARNING

Insert the tongue into the buckle until a distinct click is heard,

otherwise the seat belt will not be locked correctly.

Pull the belt out steadily. It may lock if pulled sharply or if the vehicle is on a slope.

To release the belt, press the red button on the buckle and let the belt rewind completely and smoothly.

E75564

WARNING

In order to ensure that the centre belt works properly, the

rear seatback must be correctly engaged.

Make sure that each seat belt uses the correct buckle.

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Occupant protection

SEAT BELT HEIGHT	USING SEAT BELTS
ADJUSTMENT	DURING PREGNANCY
Front seat belt

E68901

Rear seat belt

E73074

WARNING

Make sure that the seat belt runs smoothly through the

guide.

E68587

WARNING

Position the seat belt correctly for your safety and that of your unborn child. Do not use only the lap

strap or the shoulder strap.

Position the lap strap comfortably across your hips and low beneath your pregnant abdomen. Position the shoulder strap between your breasts, above and to the side of your pregnant abdomen.

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Keys and remote controls

GENERAL INFORMATION ON RADIO FREQUENCIES

CAUTION

The radio frequency used by your remote control can also be

used by other short distance radio transmissions (e.g. amateur radios, medical equipment, wireless headphones, remote controls and alarm systems). If the frequencies are jammed, you will not be able to use your remote control. You can lock and unlock the doors with the key.

Note: You could unlock the doors if you press the buttons on the remote control unintentionally.

The operating range between your remote control and your vehicle varies depending on the environment.

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROL

A maximum of four remote controls (including the ones supplied with the vehicle) can be programmed.

E74806

A Transit Connect

BTourneo Connect

Note: Ensure that the anti-theft alarm is deactivated and that all doors are closed.

•To programme new remote controls, turn the ignition key from position 0 to position II eight times within 10 seconds. The ignition must end in position II and remain in this position. The door locks will cycle to indicate that it is now possible to programme new remote controls.

•Press any button on a new remote control within 20 seconds of the door locks cycling. The door locks will cycle again to indicate that the remote control has been successfully programmed.

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Keys and remote controls

•Repeat step 2 for all your remote controls, including your original remote control. Each time a new remote control is successfully programmed, the programming period starts again and it is possible to programme a new remote control for 20 seconds.

•Turn the ignition to position 0. The door locks will cycle to indicate that the remote control programming is ended. Only the remote controls which you have just programmed are now able to lock and unlock your vehicle.

CHANGING THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY

If the range of the transmitter in the key decreases gradually, the battery (type 3V CR 2032) should be replaced.

•Open the transmitter unit by separating the sides with a flat object.

•Carefully prise out the battery with the flat object. Fit the new battery between the contacts with the + sign facing downwards.

Reassemble the transmitter unit in reverse order.

E66527

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Locks

LOCKING AND

UNLOCKING

Front doors

The front doors can be locked and unlocked from the outside with the key or the remote control.

Note: On Tourneo Connect, the right-hand sliding door is inhibited from opening fully when the fuel filler flap is unlocked and open.

To open, pull the door handle and then slide the door backwards.

E74704

When inside the vehicle, they can be locked with the locking lever 1 and unlocked using the door handle 2.

Sliding door

E74705

E74706

To manually lock the sliding door, turn the locking knob on the inside of the door to the locked position 1. To unlock turn it to the unlocked position

2.

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Locks

Double rear doors

E74707

WARNING

Close the rear doors properly to prevent them from opening

while you are driving. Driving with the rear doors open is extremely dangerous as exhaust fumes can be drawn into the vehicle’s interior.

To open the right-hand rear door from the outside, pull the door handle. To unlock and open the right-hand door from the inside, push the emergency release lever to the left.

E74708

To open the left-hand rear door, pull the door handle.

E74709

Both doors can be opened through 180 degrees. Once the 90 degree position is reached, push the yellow button located on the door. The check arms will automatically re-engage when the doors are closed.

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Locks

E74710

Some models have rear doors that can be opened through 250 degrees. Once the 90 degree position is reached, push the yellow button located on the door. The check arms will automatically re-engage when the doors are closed.

Tailgate

B

A

E66517

WARNING

Close the tailgate properly to prevent it opening while you are

driving. Driving with the tailgate open is extremely dangerous as exhaust fumes can be drawn into the vehicle’s interior.

To open, pull the door handle A located above the number plate. The tailgate can be opened from inside by moving the release button B upwards, which is accessible through the aperture at the bottom of the tailgate.

Central locking

E74798

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