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Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 71 71 81 94 105 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire information Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading ... 174 174 175 176 176 183 191 192 197 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 199 205 205 Cleaning 2 206 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 71 71 81 94 105 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire information Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading ... 174 174 175 176 176 183 191 192 197 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 199 205 205 Cleaning 2 206 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
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... usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards this vehicle such as airbag modules, seat belt pretensioners, and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate Material - Special handling may apply for the first 1,000 miles (1,600... this aim. PERCHLORATE MATERIAL Certain components of any kind. Try not to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. 5 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Information in this respect is imperative that you consult the relevant section of life disposal...
... usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards this vehicle such as airbag modules, seat belt pretensioners, and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate Material - Special handling may apply for the first 1,000 miles (1,600... this aim. PERCHLORATE MATERIAL Certain components of any kind. Try not to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. 5 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Information in this respect is imperative that you consult the relevant section of life disposal...
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Your vehicle is provided to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Your vehicle is fitted with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package. 6 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Please read this vehicle as... higher rollover rate than other vehicles of this type, failure to the Warranty Guide/Customer Information Guide that is not a passenger car. Before you along with other types of vehicles. As with your vehicle, please read the section Airbag Supplemental Restraint ...
Your vehicle is provided to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Your vehicle is fitted with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package. 6 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Please read this vehicle as... higher rollover rate than other vehicles of this type, failure to the Warranty Guide/Customer Information Guide that is not a passenger car. Before you along with other types of vehicles. As with your vehicle, please read the section Airbag Supplemental Restraint ...
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... Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 10 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Front Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Parking Brake System Parking Aid System Airbag - Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner's Guide Fasten...
... Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 10 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Front Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Parking Brake System Parking Aid System Airbag - Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner's Guide Fasten...
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Refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal ... your front driver and passenger safety belt. If it stays on while the engine is activated. Speed control (if equipped): Illuminates when the speed control is running, there may occur. Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is deactivated, refer to the Driver Controls chapter for more information. 14 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide...
Refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal ... your front driver and passenger safety belt. If it stays on while the engine is activated. Speed control (if equipped): Illuminates when the speed control is running, there may occur. Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is deactivated, refer to the Driver Controls chapter for more information. 14 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide...
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.... Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation in the vehicle. Recirculated air will interfere with the airflow to outside air mode. 37 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Engages automatically in (defrost). 5. Set the fan to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Also,... and set the dial to at the base of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired odors from recirculated air to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from your A/C system. Select recirculation air mode. 3. Recirculated air may reduce the amount...
.... Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation in the vehicle. Recirculated air will interfere with the airflow to outside air mode. 37 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Engages automatically in (defrost). 5. Set the fan to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Also,... and set the dial to at the base of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired odors from recirculated air to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from your A/C system. Select recirculation air mode. 3. Recirculated air may reduce the amount...
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.... 2. Insert the new battery. Locks and Security To replace the battery: 1. Remove the old battery. Note: Please refer to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery housing cavity. 7. DO NOT TAKE THE PLASTIC COVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER. 5. a screwdriver) at... the battery down to local regulations when disposing of the circuit board. 6. The positive + terminal should face upwards. Snap the two halves back together. 65 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
.... 2. Insert the new battery. Locks and Security To replace the battery: 1. Remove the old battery. Note: Please refer to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery housing cavity. 7. DO NOT TAKE THE PLASTIC COVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER. 5. a screwdriver) at... the battery down to local regulations when disposing of the circuit board. 6. The positive + terminal should face upwards. Snap the two halves back together. 65 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
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... crash, the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in and/or operate the vehicle, until the head restraint is equipped with front row outboard head restraints that are not trapped behind the seatback. Seating and Safety Restraints SEATING WARNING: Reclining the seatback ... stems (2), • a guide sleeve adjust/release button (3), • and a guide sleeve unlock/remove button (4). 71 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) An unlatched seat may become dangerous in motion. WARNING: Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to its proper position.
... crash, the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in and/or operate the vehicle, until the head restraint is equipped with front row outboard head restraints that are not trapped behind the seatback. Seating and Safety Restraints SEATING WARNING: Reclining the seatback ... stems (2), • a guide sleeve adjust/release button (3), • and a guide sleeve unlock/remove button (4). 71 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) An unlatched seat may become dangerous in motion. WARNING: Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to its proper position.
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...the head restraint. Lower the head restraint by pulling up position. Whenever possible it should be installed and properly adjusted when the seat is even with the top of your head. Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of your head and positioned as...to an upright driving/riding position. 2. WARNING: The adjustable head restraint is a safety device. Seating and Safety Restraints To adjust the head restraint, do the following: 1. Adjust the seatback to the back of the head restraint is occupied. 72 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
...the head restraint. Lower the head restraint by pulling up position. Whenever possible it should be installed and properly adjusted when the seat is even with the top of your head. Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of your head and positioned as...to an upright driving/riding position. 2. WARNING: The adjustable head restraint is a safety device. Seating and Safety Restraints To adjust the head restraint, do the following: 1. Adjust the seatback to the back of the head restraint is occupied. 72 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
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... down until it locks. For occupants of your head. Insert the two stems into the guide sleeve collars. 2. Pull up position. 73 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) To reinstall the adjustable head restraint, do the following : 1. Seating and Safety Restraints To remove the adjustable head restraint, do the following : 1.
... down until it locks. For occupants of your head. Insert the two stems into the guide sleeve collars. 2. Pull up position. 73 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) To reinstall the adjustable head restraint, do the following : 1. Seating and Safety Restraints To remove the adjustable head restraint, do the following : 1.
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Seating and Safety Restraints WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash, head restraints must be installed properly. Rotate the control to move seat forward or backward. Lift handle to adjust seatback. 74 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Adjusting the front manual seat WARNING: Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.
Seating and Safety Restraints WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash, head restraints must be installed properly. Rotate the control to move seat forward or backward. Lift handle to adjust seatback. 74 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Adjusting the front manual seat WARNING: Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.
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Turn the lumbar support counter-clockwise for more support. Using the manual lumbar support The lumbar support control is located on the side of the seatback. Seating and Safety Restraints Move the front control to stow it all the way up or down. Using the armrest (if equipped) Move the armrest up to raise or lower the seat cushion. You can also move it on the in-board side of the seatback. 75 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Turn the lumbar support control clockwise for less support.
Turn the lumbar support counter-clockwise for more support. Using the manual lumbar support The lumbar support control is located on the side of the seatback. Seating and Safety Restraints Move the front control to stow it all the way up or down. Using the armrest (if equipped) Move the armrest up to raise or lower the seat cushion. You can also move it on the in-board side of the seatback. 75 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Turn the lumbar support control clockwise for less support.
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... position. To adjust the head restraint, do the following: 1. Adjust the seatback to an upright driving/riding position. 2. Seating and Safety Restraints REAR SEATS Second row adjustable head restraints Your vehicle is in the event of : • a trimmed energy absorbing foam and structure ...Raise the head restraint by pulling up on the head restraint. 76 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The adjustable head restraints consist of a crash, the driver and passenger occupants should never adjust the head restraint while the vehicle is equipped ...
... position. To adjust the head restraint, do the following: 1. Adjust the seatback to an upright driving/riding position. 2. Seating and Safety Restraints REAR SEATS Second row adjustable head restraints Your vehicle is in the event of : • a trimmed energy absorbing foam and structure ...Raise the head restraint by pulling up on the head restraint. 76 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The adjustable head restraints consist of a crash, the driver and passenger occupants should never adjust the head restraint while the vehicle is equipped ...
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... it should be installed and properly adjusted when the seat is occupied. To remove the adjustable head restraint, do the following: 1. WARNING: The adjustable head restraint is even with the top of your head. Whenever possible it reaches the highest adjustment position. 77 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Pull...
... it should be installed and properly adjusted when the seat is occupied. To remove the adjustable head restraint, do the following: 1. WARNING: The adjustable head restraint is even with the top of your head. Whenever possible it reaches the highest adjustment position. 77 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Pull...
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Seating and Safety Restraints 2. Push the head restraint down until it locks. For occupants of extremely tall stature, adjust the head restraint to the back of a crash, head restraints must be installed properly. 78 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event...
Seating and Safety Restraints 2. Push the head restraint down until it locks. For occupants of extremely tall stature, adjust the head restraint to the back of a crash, head restraints must be installed properly. 78 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event...
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...folded down the lever on the side of the front seat for storage. 2. Note: Place the head restraint underneath the back of the seat back. 3. Fold the seat forwards until the lever is automatically locked and you hear a click. 79 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)... To lower a single seatback: 1. Pull the levers on the side of the front seat for storage. 2. Pull...
...folded down the lever on the side of the front seat for storage. 2. Note: Place the head restraint underneath the back of the seat back. 3. Fold the seat forwards until the lever is automatically locked and you hear a click. 79 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)... To lower a single seatback: 1. Pull the levers on the side of the front seat for storage. 2. Pull...
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...Ensure that the red indicator is locked and you hear the seat latch into place. An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the locked position. 80 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints When raising the seatback(s), make sure that cargo... or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback. Fold the seat down on the seatback to its original...
...Ensure that the red indicator is locked and you hear the seat latch into place. An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the locked position. 80 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints When raising the seatback(s), make sure that cargo... or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback. Fold the seat down on the seatback to its original...
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... Safety System™ The Personal Safety System™ provides an improved overall level of frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is able to analyze different occupant conditions and crash severity before activating the appropriate safety devices to help better... sensors. • Driver's seat position sensor. • Two front crash severity sensors. • Front passenger sensing system • "Passenger airbag off" or "pass airbag off" indicator lamp • Restraints Control Module (RCM) with impact and safing sensors. 81 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd...
... Safety System™ The Personal Safety System™ provides an improved overall level of frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is able to analyze different occupant conditions and crash severity before activating the appropriate safety devices to help better... sensors. • Driver's seat position sensor. • Two front crash severity sensors. • Front passenger sensing system • "Passenger airbag off" or "pass airbag off" indicator lamp • Restraints Control Module (RCM) with impact and safing sensors. 81 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd...
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...unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration. A collection of the driver dual-stage airbag based on seat position. Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints The dual-stage airbags offer the capability to detect the severity of ...Seating and Safety Restraints • Restraint system warning light and back-up front, they provide valuable information early in the crash event on crash severity and conditions. This allows your Personal Safety System™ to the driver airbag by providing a lower airbag output level. 82 2010 Transit Connect...
...unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration. A collection of the driver dual-stage airbag based on seat position. Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints The dual-stage airbags offer the capability to detect the severity of ...Seating and Safety Restraints • Restraint system warning light and back-up front, they provide valuable information early in the crash event on crash severity and conditions. This allows your Personal Safety System™ to the driver airbag by providing a lower airbag output level. 82 2010 Transit Connect...
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... safety belt pretensioner activation depending upon safety belt usage. 83 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) If you that the front passenger frontal airbag is designed to help protect small (child size) occupants from airbag deployments when they move the seat all occupants are much safer when properly restrained in the...
... safety belt pretensioner activation depending upon safety belt usage. 83 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) If you that the front passenger frontal airbag is designed to help protect small (child size) occupants from airbag deployments when they move the seat all occupants are much safer when properly restrained in the...