Oil change indicator reset, Engine coolant check, Oil change indicator reset engine coolant check – FORD 2015 Transit Connect User Manual

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WARNINGS

Only add oil when the engine is cold.
If the engine is hot, wait 10 minutes
for the engine to cool down.

Do not remove the filler cap when
the engine is running.

1.

Remove the engine oil filler cap.

2. Add engine oil that meets Ford

specifications. See Capacities and
Specifications (page 246).

3. Wipe off any spilled oil.
4. Replace the engine oil filler cap. Turn

it clockwise until you feel a strong
resistance.

Note: Do not add oil further than the
maximum mark. Oil levels above the
maximum mark may cause engine damage.

Note: Soak up any spillage with an
absorbent cloth immediately.

OIL CHANGE INDICATOR
RESET

Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring
System

Only reset the oil life monitoring system
after changing the engine oil and oil filter.

1.

Switch the ignition on. Do not start the
engine. For vehicles with push-button
start, press and hold the start button
for two seconds without pressing the
brake pedal. Do not start the engine.

2. Press the accelerator and brake pedals

at the same time.

3. Keep the accelerator and brake pedals

fully pressed.

4. After three seconds, a message

confirming that the reset is in progress
will be displayed.

5. After 25 seconds, a message

confirming that the reset is complete
will be displayed.

6. Release the accelerator and brake

pedals.

7.

The message confirming that the reset
is complete will no longer be displayed.

8. Switch the ignition off. For vehicles with

push-button start, press the start
button to switch the ignition off.

ENGINE COOLANT CHECK

Checking the Engine Coolant

When the engine is cold, check the
concentration and level of the engine
coolant at the intervals listed in the
scheduled maintenance information. See
Scheduled Maintenance (page 399).

Note: Make sure that the level is between
the MIN and MAX marks on the coolant
reservoir.

Note: Coolant expands when it is hot. The
level may extend beyond the MAX mark.

Note: If the level is at the MIN mark, below
the MIN mark, or empty, add coolant
immediately. See Adding Engine Coolant
in this chapter.

Maintain coolant concentration within
48% to 50%, which equates to a freeze
point between -30°F (-34°C) and -34°F
(-37°C).

Note: For best results, coolant
concentration should be tested with a
refractometer, for example Robinair®
coolant and battery refractometer 75240.
We do not recommend the use of
hydrometers or coolant test strips for
measuring coolant concentrations.

Note: Automotive fluids are not
interchangeable. Do not use engine coolant,
antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside
of its specified function and vehicle location.

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