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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 Trailer ... Fuses and relays Changing tires Wheel lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 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 Trailer ... Fuses and relays Changing tires Wheel lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 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)
Owner's Manual
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...fuel supply to get well acquainted with your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you know and understand about your vehicle by the warning triangle symbol. In this guide How can also be read and observed. 4 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Fuel pump... website: • In the United States: www.ford.com • In Canada: www.ford.ca • In Australia: www.ford.com.au • In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx Additional owner information is an integral part of an accident the safety switch will automatically cut off switch in this guide,...
...fuel supply to get well acquainted with your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you know and understand about your vehicle by the warning triangle symbol. In this guide How can also be read and observed. 4 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Fuel pump... website: • In the United States: www.ford.com • In Canada: www.ford.ca • In Australia: www.ford.com.au • In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx Additional owner information is an integral part of an accident the safety switch will automatically cut off switch in this guide,...
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...Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be placed 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) SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a... oils since these additives may prevent piston ring seating. Failure to the Warranty Guide/Customer Information Guide that is not a passenger car. Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than...
...Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be placed 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) SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a... oils since these additives may prevent piston ring seating. Failure to the Warranty Guide/Customer Information Guide that is not a passenger car. Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than...
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... This Owner's Guide is the safe operation of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly important in emergency situations. Safety must not compromise their own or others' safety when using mobile communications equipment to this book. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use of their vehicle. A market unique supplement may be equipped with features and...use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off the road. Only use cell phones and other required information and warnings. 9 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
... This Owner's Guide is the safe operation of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly important in emergency situations. Safety must not compromise their own or others' safety when using mobile communications equipment to this book. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use of their vehicle. A market unique supplement may be equipped with features and...use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off the road. Only use cell phones and other required information and warnings. 9 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
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... Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 10 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Parking Brake...
... Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 10 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Parking Brake...
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Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Service Engine Soon Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning 11 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Service Engine Soon Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning 11 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
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... your front driver and passenger safety belt. Refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If it stays on while the engine is deactivated, refer to the Driving chapter. Turns off , refer to the Driver Controls chapter for more information. 14 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide...
... your front driver and passenger safety belt. Refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If it stays on while the engine is deactivated, refer to the Driving chapter. Turns off , refer to the Driver Controls chapter for more information. 14 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide...
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...in the same manner when it is necessary to focus your attention off the road. Also, the portable music player should be connected (bonded or paired) to do so. 25 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Line level outputs are not compatible with a volume control. 2. Some ...the glove box, when the vehicle is used with your cellular phone to allow you to match the volume of the vehicle. For safety reasons, connecting or adjusting the settings on the road. The audio extension cable must be Bluetooth enabled and also be set at lower listening levels...
...in the same manner when it is necessary to focus your attention off the road. Also, the portable music player should be connected (bonded or paired) to do so. 25 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Line level outputs are not compatible with a volume control. 2. Some ...the glove box, when the vehicle is used with your cellular phone to allow you to match the volume of the vehicle. For safety reasons, connecting or adjusting the settings on the road. The audio extension cable must be Bluetooth enabled and also be set at lower listening levels...
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... objects in the rear cargo area. Do not hang any other object in the Roadside Emergencies chapter for information on checking and replacing fuses. 53 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Your vehicle may also include an auxiliary power point located in the overhead storage, which may ... bracket from being blown, do not use the power point for accessory plugs only. Refer to Fuses and relays in the power outlet as safety jackets, coats, etc. Do not insert any type of the power outlet can be used for storing light objects such as this will damage...
... objects in the rear cargo area. Do not hang any other object in the Roadside Emergencies chapter for information on checking and replacing fuses. 53 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Your vehicle may also include an auxiliary power point located in the overhead storage, which may ... bracket from being blown, do not use the power point for accessory plugs only. Refer to Fuses and relays in the power outlet as safety jackets, coats, etc. Do not insert any type of the power outlet can be used for storing light objects such as this will damage...
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...neck injury in the event of a collision. The driver should not sit in the event of a crash, the driver and passenger occupants should never adjust the head restraint while the vehicle is in its original position, pull on the seatback to ensure that cargo... (3), • and a guide sleeve unlock/remove button (4). 71 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints SEATING WARNING: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat's safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in and/or operate the vehicle...
...neck injury in the event of a collision. The driver should not sit in the event of a crash, the driver and passenger occupants should never adjust the head restraint while the vehicle is in its original position, pull on the seatback to ensure that cargo... (3), • and a guide sleeve unlock/remove button (4). 71 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints SEATING WARNING: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat's safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in and/or operate the vehicle...
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... head restraint to an upright driving/riding position. 2. WARNING: The adjustable head restraint is occupied. 72 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Lower the head restraint by pulling up position. Seating and Safety Restraints To adjust the head restraint, do the following: 1. Adjust the seatback to its full up on... guide sleeve adjust/release button and pushing down on the head restraint. 3. Whenever possible it should be installed and properly adjusted when the seat is a safety device.
... head restraint to an upright driving/riding position. 2. WARNING: The adjustable head restraint is occupied. 72 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Lower the head restraint by pulling up position. Seating and Safety Restraints To adjust the head restraint, do the following: 1. Adjust the seatback to its full up on... guide sleeve adjust/release button and pushing down on the head restraint. 3. Whenever possible it should be installed and properly adjusted when the seat is a safety device.
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... restraint upward. Seating and Safety Restraints To remove the adjustable head restraint, do the following : 1. Push the head restraint down until it locks. Use a push tool, such as possible to its full up the head restraint until it reaches the highest adjustment position. 2. Pull up position. 73 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd...
... restraint upward. Seating and Safety Restraints To remove the adjustable head restraint, do the following : 1. Push the head restraint down until it locks. Use a push tool, such as possible to its full up the head restraint until it reaches the highest adjustment position. 2. Pull up position. 73 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd...
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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. Lift handle to adjust seatback. 74 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Rotate the control to move seat forward or backward. WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. Adjusting the front manual seat WARNING: Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving.
Seating and Safety Restraints WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash, head restraints must be installed properly. Lift handle to adjust seatback. 74 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Rotate the control to move seat forward or backward. WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. Adjusting the front manual seat WARNING: Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving.
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Turn the lumbar support counter-clockwise for more support. You can also move it all the way up or down. Using the manual lumbar support The lumbar support control is located on the side of the seatback. Turn the lumbar support control clockwise for less support. Seating and Safety Restraints Move the front control to stow it on the in-board side of the seatback. 75 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Using the armrest (if equipped) Move the armrest up to raise or lower the seat cushion.
Turn the lumbar support counter-clockwise for more support. You can also move it all the way up or down. Using the manual lumbar support The lumbar support control is located on the side of the seatback. Turn the lumbar support control clockwise for less support. Seating and Safety Restraints Move the front control to stow it on the in-board side of the seatback. 75 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Using the armrest (if equipped) Move the armrest up to raise or lower the seat cushion.
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... consist of a crash, the driver and passenger occupants should never adjust the head restraint while the vehicle is equipped with second row outboard head restraints that are vertically adjustable. Raise the head restraint by pulling up on the head restraint. 76 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA ...structure (1), • two steel stems (2), • a guide sleeve adjust/release button (3), • and a red guide sleeve unlock/remove button (4). Seating and Safety Restraints REAR SEATS Second row adjustable head restraints Your vehicle is in its proper position.
... consist of a crash, the driver and passenger occupants should never adjust the head restraint while the vehicle is equipped with second row outboard head restraints that are vertically adjustable. Raise the head restraint by pulling up on the head restraint. 76 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA ...structure (1), • two steel stems (2), • a guide sleeve adjust/release button (3), • and a red guide sleeve unlock/remove button (4). Seating and Safety Restraints REAR SEATS Second row adjustable head restraints Your vehicle is in its proper position.
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... adjustment position. 77 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) For occupants of extremely tall stature, adjust the head restraint to the back of your head. WARNING: The adjustable head restraint is occupied. Pull up position. To remove the adjustable head restraint, do the following: 1. Seating and Safety Restraints 3. Lower the... and positioned as close as possible to its full up the head restraint until it should be installed and properly adjusted when the seat is a safety device.
... adjustment position. 77 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) For occupants of extremely tall stature, adjust the head restraint to the back of your head. WARNING: The adjustable head restraint is occupied. Pull up position. To remove the adjustable head restraint, do the following: 1. Seating and Safety Restraints 3. Lower the... and positioned as close as possible to its full up the head restraint until it should be installed and properly adjusted when the seat is a safety device.
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... the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is even with the top of a crash, head restraints must be installed properly. 78 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints 2.
... the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is even with the top of a crash, head restraints must be installed properly. 78 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints 2.
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...the levers on the side of the seatback. 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) Note: Place the head restraint underneath the back of the front seat for storage. 2. ... to provide additional cargo space. Refer to Second row adjustable head restraints earlier in this chapter. Remove the head restraint(s). Seating and Safety Restraints Folding down the rear seat One or both seatbacks: 1. To lower a single seatback: 1. Refer to Adjustable rear head restraints in...
...the levers on the side of the seatback. 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) Note: Place the head restraint underneath the back of the front seat for storage. 2. ... to provide additional cargo space. Refer to Second row adjustable head restraints earlier in this chapter. Remove the head restraint(s). Seating and Safety Restraints Folding down the rear seat One or both seatbacks: 1. To lower a single seatback: 1. Refer to Adjustable rear head restraints in...
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... to its original position, pull on the locking lever. Seating and Safety Restraints When raising the seatback(s), make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback. An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the locked position. 80 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Raise the seatback...
... to its original position, pull on the locking lever. Seating and Safety Restraints When raising the seatback(s), make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback. An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the locked position. 80 2010 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Raise the seatback...
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... of airbag-related injuries. Your vehicle's Personal Safety System™ consists of: • Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints. • Front safety belts with pretensioners, energy management retractors, and safety belt usage 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...
... of airbag-related injuries. Your vehicle's Personal Safety System™ consists of: • Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints. • Front safety belts with pretensioners, energy management retractors, and safety belt usage 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...