2018 Ford Transit Owner's Manual
Year:
2018
Make:
Ford
Model:
Transit
Rating:
Table of Contents
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2
Introduction
10
About This Manual
10
Symbols Glossary
10
Data Recording
12
Perchlorate
15
Ford Credit
15
Replacement Parts Recommendation
15
Special Notices
16
Mobile Communications Equipment
17
Export Unique Options
18
Environment
19
Protecting the Environment
19
Child Safety
20
General Information
20
Installing Child Restraints
21
Booster Seats
36
Child Restraint Positioning
38
Child Safety Locks
40
Seatbelts
42
Principle of Operation
42
Fastening the Seatbelts
43
Seatbelt Height Adjustment
45
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime
45
Seatbelt Reminder
46
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance
47
Seatbelt Extension
48
Supplementary Restraints System
49
Principle of Operation
49
Driver and Passenger Airbags
50
Side Airbags
55
Safety Canopy™
56
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
58
Airbag Disposal
59
Automatic Crash Notification System
60
911 Assist
60
Keys and Remote Controls
62
Principle of Operation
62
General Information on Radio Frequencies
62
Remote Control - Vehicles Without: Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS)
63
Remote Control - Vehicles With: Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS)
64
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control
66
MyKey™
67
Principle of Operation
67
Creating a MyKey
68
Clearing All MyKeys
69
Checking MyKey System Status
69
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems
71
MyKey Troubleshooting
71
Doors and Locks
73
Locking and Unlocking
73
Security
78
Passive Anti-Theft System
78
Anti-Theft Alarm
79
Power Running Boards
80
Using Power Running Boards
80
Steering Wheel
83
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
83
Audio Control
83
Voice Control
84
Cruise Control
84
Information Display Control
85
Wipers and Washers
86
Windshield Wipers
86
Autowipers
86
Windshield Washers
87
Lighting
88
General Information
88
Lighting Control
88
Autolamps
89
Instrument Lighting Dimmer
90
Daytime Running Lamps
90
Direction Indicators
90
Interior Lamps
91
Cargo Lamps
91
Windows and Mirrors
93
Power Windows
93
Exterior Mirrors
94
Interior Mirror
95
Rear Quarter Windows
95
Instrument Cluster
96
Gauges
96
Warning Lamps and Indicators
98
Audible Warnings and Indicators
101
Information Displays
102
General Information
102
Trip Computer
105
Personalized Settings
105
Information Messages
106
Climate Control
112
Manual Climate Control
112
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate
113
Rear Passenger Climate Controls
114
Heated Windows and Mirrors
114
Remote Start
115
Seats
116
Sitting in the Correct Position
116
Head Restraints
116
Manual Seats
117
Power Seats
119
Rear Seats
121
Heated Seats
123
Auxiliary Power Points
125
Auxiliary Power Points
125
Cigar Lighter
126
Storage Compartments
128
Cup Holders
128
Overhead Console
128
Bottle Holder
128
Front Door Storage Compartment
128
Starting and Stopping the Engine
129
General Information
129
Ignition Switch
129
Starting a Gasoline Engine
130
Starting a Diesel Engine
130
Switching Off the Engine
132
Engine Block Heater
132
Fuel and Refueling
134
Safety Precautions
134
Fuel Quality - Diesel
135
Fuel Quality - Gasoline
137
Fuel Quality - E85
138
Fuel Filler Funnel Location
139
Running Out of Fuel
139
Refueling
140
Fuel Consumption
142
Engine Emission Control
144
Emission Law
144
Catalytic Converter - 3.5L/3.7L
145
Selective Catalytic Reductant System - 3.2L Diesel
146
Diesel Particulate Filter - 3.2L Diesel
148
Transmission
154
Automatic Transmission
154
Tow/Haul
157
Brakes
159
General Information
159
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
159
Parking Brake - Vehicles With: Mechanical Parking Brake
160
Parking Brake - Vehicles With: Push Down Parking Brake
160
Hill Start Assist
161
Traction Control
163
Principle of Operation
163
Using Traction Control
163
Stability Control
164
Principle of Operation
164
Using Stability Control
165
Parking Aids
166
Principle of Operation
166
Parking Aid
166
Rear View Camera
168
Cruise Control
171
Principle of Operation
171
Using Cruise Control
171
Driving Aids
172
Speed Limiter
172
Driver Alert
172
Lane Keeping System
173
Steering
175
Load Carrying
177
Load Retaining Fixtures
177
Load Limit
177
Towing
183
Towing a Trailer
183
Trailer Sway Control
184
Recommended Towing Weights
184
Essential Towing Checks
186
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels
192
Driving Hints
194
Breaking-In
194
Reduced Engine Performance
194
Economical Driving
194
Cold Weather Precautions
194
Driving Through Water
195
Floor Mats
195
Roadside Emergencies
197
Roadside Assistance
197
Hazard Flashers
198
Emergency Exit
198
Fuel Shutoff
198
Jump Starting the Vehicle
199
Post-Crash Alert System
201
Transporting the Vehicle
201
Towing Points
202
Customer Assistance
204
Getting the Services You Need
204
In California (U.S. Only)
205
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
206
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
207
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada
207
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature
209
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
209
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
209
Fuses
211
Fuse Box Locations
211
Fuse Specification Chart - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel
211
Fuse Specification Chart - 3.5L Ecoboost™/3.7L
220
Changing a Fuse
230
Maintenance
232
General Information
232
Opening and Closing the Hood
232
Under Hood Overview - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel
233
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™
234
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L
235
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel
236
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Ecoboost™
237
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L
237
Engine Oil Check
237
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
238
Oil Change Indicator Reset
238
Engine Cooling Fan - Diesel
239
Engine Cooling Fan - E85/Gasoline
239
Engine Coolant Check
239
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
243
Brake Fluid Check
244
Power Steering Fluid Check
244
Washer Fluid Check
245
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel
245
Fuel Filter - Gasoline
247
Changing the 12V Battery
247
Checking the Wiper Blades
249
Changing the Front Wiper Blades
249
Adjusting the Headlamps
250
Removing a Headlamp
251
Changing a Bulb
252
Bulb Specification Chart
256
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel
258
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.5L Ecoboost™
259
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.7L
260
Drive Belt Routing - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel
261
Drive Belt Routing - 3.5L Ecoboost™/3.7L
261
Vehicle Care
263
Cleaning Products
263
Cleaning the Exterior
264
Waxing
265
Cleaning the Engine
265
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades
266
Cleaning the Interior
266
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
268
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
268
Cleaning the Wheels
269
Vehicle Storage
269
Wheels and Tires
271
General Information
271
Tire Care
272
Using Winter Tires
289
Using Snow Chains
289
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
290
Changing a Road Wheel
295
Technical Specifications
306
Capacities and Specifications
308
Engine Specifications - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel
308
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™
309
Engine Specifications - 3.7L
310
Motorcraft Parts - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel
311
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™
311
Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L
313
Vehicle Identification Number
314
Vehicle Certification Label
315
Transmission Code Designation
315
Capacities and Specifications - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel
316
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™
319
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L
324
Audio System
329
General Information
329
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC/Satellite Radio
330
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD
332
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC
334
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/USB Port/Bluetooth
336
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM
342
Digital Radio
345
Satellite Radio
347
Audio Input Jack
350
USB Port
350
Media Hub
351
SYNC™
352
General Information
352
Using Voice Recognition
354
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone
356
SYNC™ Applications and Services
368
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player
373
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
382
SYNC™ 3
390
General Information
390
Home Screen
399
Using Voice Recognition
399
Entertainment
405
Phone
415
Navigation
420
Apps
428
Settings
431
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting
445
Accessories
457
Accessories
457
Auxiliary Switches
458
Ford Protect
460
Ford Protect
460
Scheduled Maintenance
462
General Maintenance Information
462
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
465
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance
467
Scheduled Maintenance Record
469
Appendices
480
Electromagnetic Compatibility
480
End User License Agreement
482
FAQ about the 2018 Ford Transit Manual
What contains the 2018 Transit manual?
The Ford Transit owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by Ford to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the Ford Transit. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a Ford Transit 2018 owner's manual:
- Technical Information, like engine specifications, tire sizes, and recommendations
- Basic operations, like starting and stopping the engine and driver settings
- Handling the Unexpected, including tire changes, jump-starting, and common car issues
- Warranty Information, about the vehicle's warranty coverage
- Fuel Information, with recommended fuel type and fuel tank capacity
Where to download the 2018 Ford Transit Owners Manual?
The Ford Transit owner manual for the 2018 model year is to be found on this page.
Is the manual for the Ford Transit year 2018 free?
Yes, the owner manual for the model year 2018 is free, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
The Ford Transit (2018) owner's manual is available in English?
Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2018 is available in English.
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