Ford Transit Connect electric, 2011 Transit Connect Electric Owner's Manual
Introduction
This publication is provided as a supplement to the 201 1 Ford Transit Connect Owner’s
Guide for reference use in operating the Transit Connect Electric.
This supplement must be used in conjunction with the Ford Transit Connect Owner’s
Guide for a complete reference to these vehicles.
To service this vehicle, go to an authorized AZD/ Ford dealer location.
A Dealer Locator and additional information regarding this vehicle may be found at:
www.azdtec.com
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2011 Transit Connect Electric Owner’s Guide Supplement
Part Number: 106854-A
Publication Release: April 2011
Introduction
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INTRODUCTION 2
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 6
CLIMATE CONTROLS 13
TIRES, WHEELS & LOADING 14
DRIVING 15
ROADSIDE EMERGENCIES 21
CLEANING 24
MAINTENANCE & SPECIFICATIONS 25
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE 32
HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CHARGING 35
Introduction
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OVERVIEW
The Transit Connect Electric is an electric vehicle produced by Azure Dynamics
Corporation and Ford Motor Company.
The vehicle is powered by a high voltage traction motor—mounted under the hood—
which drives the front wheels through a transmission. Power for the motor is supplied by
a high voltage battery pack which is mounted under the cargo area forward of the rear
wheels.
A junction box—mounted under neat h the fl oo r bet wee n t h e fro nt seats— pr o vi des a
connection point between the high voltage battery and other system components. High
Voltage wiring is identified with distinctive Orange cabling.
DRIVER CONTROLS
All Driver controls are used as they would be on a standard Transit Connect. This
includes power steering, power brakes, gear selection, and climate controls.
ELECTRICAL OPERATION
The Transit Connect Electric uses both High Voltage and Low Voltage systems. A
conventional 12 V battery maintains normal vehicle systems, however it is maintained by
the High Voltage Battery. All electrical power used comes from this High Voltage
Battery, which is maintained by recharging the vehicle from an external source.
See the High Voltage Batte ry C harging chapter at the back of this Supplement for
details.
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VEHICLE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CHARGING
A charge port for external AC power is provided on the right side of the vehicle behind
the filler door.
An on-board charger is located under the hood and is electrically
connected to the charge port and the High Voltage Battery.
See the High Voltage Batte ry C harging chapter at the back of this
Supplement for details.
Instrument Cluster
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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Power Limit: This lamp will illuminate (solid) to indicate that the estimated
range is less than 0.5 kilometres (0.3miles), or that the vehicle power output is
being limited. The vehicle can continue to be driven with a solid Power Limit
lamp.
This lamp will flash to indicate a condition where the vehicle power output is being
significantly limited. If the Power Limit lamp is flashing, safely manoeuvre the vehicle
to the side of the road and have the vehicle towed to an authorized AZD repair
facility.
Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or continues to
flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced by your
authorized dealer. Normal braking is still functional unless th e brake warning light also is
illuminated.
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Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a
vehicle condition that may become serious
enough to cause expensive repairs.
A warning light may illuminate when a
problem exists with one of your vehicle’s
functions. Many lights will illuminate—as a
check—when you start your vehicle. If any
light remains on after starting the vehicle,
refer to the respective system warning light
for additional information.
The following warning lights are located on the left side of the instrument cluster on the
Range Indicator face.
Instrument Cluster
Powertrain Service: This lamp will illuminate (solid) to indicate that the
vehicle has logged a fault requiring service. The vehicle can continue to be
driven; the Powertrain Service condition will be re-evaluated at the next keycycle. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Charging Indicator: This lamp will illuminate while the High Voltage
Battery is being charged if the key is in the II position (on). The vehicle can
not be started while being charged.
Airbag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when the ignition is turned to
on, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately by
your authorized dealer. A Chime will sound when there is a malfunction in the
indicator light.
Speed Control: If vehicle is equipped with speed control, refer to the Driver
Controls chapter of the Ford Transit Connect Owner’s Guide for more
information.
Stop Safely Hazard Warning: This lamp will illuminate to indicate an high
voltage component fault/failure that will cause the vehicle to shutdown, fail
to start, or enter a limited operating mode.
Note: If the vehicle is still on, the vehicle may soon shutdown without further
warning and should be stopped safely. Safely maneuver the vehicle to the side of
the road and have the vehicle towed to an authorized AZD repair facility.
Low tire pressure warning: Illuminates when your tire pressure is low. If
the light remains on at start up or while driving, the tire pressure should be
checked. Refer to Inflating your tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading
chapter of this Supplement.
When the ignition is first turned to on, the light will illuminate for three
seconds to ensure the bulb is working. If the light does not turn on or begins to flash,
have the system inspected by your authorized dealer.
For more information on this system, refer to Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chap ter of the Ford Transit Connect
Owner’s Guide.
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Instrument Cluster
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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
AdvanceTrac® This lamp illuminates when the AdvanceTrac® is active. If
the light remains on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Refer to the Driving chapter of the Ford Transit Connect Owner’s Guide for
more information.
Anti-theft system: Flashes when the SecuriLock
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Passive Anti-theft
system has been activated.
High Voltage Battery (Layered Batter y) : This lamp illuminates (solid)
to indicate approximately 5 miles (8 km) of range. This lamp flashes to
indicate approximately 0 mile (0 km) of range.
Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warning light
is functional, it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition switch is
turned to the on position , or in a position between on and start, or by
applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the on position.
If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this time, seek service
immediately from your authorized dealer. Illumination after releasing the parking brake
indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately by
your authorized dealer.
A chime will sound when there is a malfunction in the indicator light.
The following warning lights are located
on the right side of the instrument cluster
on the Speedometer face.
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DC/DC Charging system: Illuminates when the 12V battery has low voltage.
Headlamps: Illuminates when the low–beam headlamps are turned on.
High beams: Illuminates when the high-beam headlamps are turned on.
Door ajar: Illuminates when the ignition is in the on position and any door
is open.
Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your front driver and passenger safety belt.
A Belt-Minder
®
chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt.
Refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter of the Ford Transit Connect
Owner’s Guide to activate/deactivate the Belt-Minder® chime feature.
Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard
lights are turned on. If the indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a
burned out bulb.
Rear fog lamps: Illuminates when the rear fog lamps are turned on (if
equipped).
WARNING: Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning
light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may
occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle checked by
your authorized dealer. Driving extended distances with the parking brake engaged can
cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury.
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Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in
the off or accessory position and the driver’s door is opened.
Park warning chime: Sounds when the transmission is not in Park, the driver’s door is
opened and the ignition is off or in accessory position.
Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on
and the driver’s door is opened.
Seatbelt warning chime: The seatbelt chime sounds when the driver’s seatbelt is not
fastened. When the ignition is in run and the seatbelt is not fastened, the chime will
chime for 6 seconds. The chime will turn off if the driver’s seatbelt is fastened or if the
ignition returns to off or accessory position.
Belt minder warning chime: This chime periodically sounds to remind the driver and/
or passenger that their seatbelt is unbuckled. The seatbelt warning lamp in the cluster
will also illuminate once vehicle speed has exceeded 6 mph (10 km/h).
Airbag secondary warning chime: This chime sounds to indicate a fault with the supplemental restraint system in the event that the airbag readiness warning light is not operating.
Door ajar warning chime: The door ajar reminder chime informs the driver that one or
more doors are open while the ignition is in the run position.
Power Limit chime: A chime will sound to indicate the Power Limit lamp has been
turned on or off.
High Voltage Battery (Layered Batter y) : A chime will sound to indicate the High
Voltage Battery lamp has been turned on or off.
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GAUGES
Range Gauge: Marked in increments
showing approximate range remaining in
miles or kilometers based on stored vehicle usage history.
The range gauge is active after the vehicle
has been started.
Speedometer: Indicates the current
vehicle speed.
NOTE:
Vehicle range is affected by operating conditions.
For maximum range, avoid heavy acceleration and excessive vehicle speeds.
The use of any vehicle electrical equipment will affect range as well. To maximize
range, minimize use of heater and air conditioner whenever possible.
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