Ford Transit (2018 year). Manual — part 26

Note: Switch the air conditioning on to cool
the air through the rear air vents.

HEATED WINDOWS AND
MIRRORS

Heated Rear Window

(If Equipped)

Note: Make sure the engine is running
before operating the heated windows.

Note: The heated rear window button is
located on the instrument panel, near the
instrument cluster.

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Press the button to clear the
heated rear window of thin ice
and fog. The heated rear

window will automatically turn off after a
short period of time.

Note: Do not use razor blades or other
sharp objects to clean or remove decals
from the inside of the heated rear window.
The vehicle warranty does not cover
damage caused to the heated rear window
grid lines.

Heated Exterior Mirrors

When you switch the heated rear
window on, the heated exterior
mirrors will automatically turn

on.

Note: Do not remove ice from the mirrors
with a scraper or adjust the mirror glass
when it is frozen in place.

Note: Do not clean the mirror housing or
glass with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum-based cleaning products.

Note: On vehicles without a heated exterior
mirror button, the mirrors turn on
automatically when you switch the heated
rear window on.

REMOTE START

(If Equipped)

When you remote start your vehicle using
a Ford Original Accessory remote start
system, the engine shuts down if you do
any of the following:
•

Unlock your vehicle and open any door.

•

Insert the key in the ignition.

•

Press the brake pedal.

For more information, refer to the separate
Vehicle Security and Remote Start
Systems Owner’s Manual provided with
your vehicle or contact an authorized
dealer.

SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION

WARNINGS

Do not recline the seatback too far
as this can cause the occupant to
slide under the seatbelt, resulting in

serious injury in the event of a collision.

Always sit upright against your
seatback with your feet on the floor.

Do not place objects higher than the
top of the seat backrest. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in

personal injury or death in the event of a
sudden stop or crash.

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When you use them properly, the seat,
head restraint, seatbelt and airbags will
provide optimum protection in the event
of a crash.

We recommend that you follow these
guidelines:
•

Sit in an upright position with the base
of your spine as far back as possible.

•

Do not recline the seat backrest more
than 30°.

•

Adjust the head restraint so that the
top of it is level with the top of your
head and as far forward as possible.
Make sure that you remain
comfortable.

•

Keep sufficient distance between
yourself and the steering wheel. We
recommend a minimum of 10 in
(25 cm) between your breastbone and
the airbag cover.

•

Hold the steering wheel with your arms
slightly bent.

•

Bend your legs slightly so that you can
press the pedals fully.

•

Position the shoulder strap of the
seatbelt over the center of your
shoulder and position the lap strap
tightly across your hips.

Make sure that your driving position is
comfortable and that you can maintain full
control of your vehicle.

HEAD RESTRAINTS

WARNING

The adjustable head restraint is a
safety device. Whenever possible it
should be installed and correctly

adjusted when the seat is occupied. An
incorrectly adjusted head restraint may
provide reduced protection to an occupant
during certain rear impacts.

The head restraint consists of:

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Energy absorbing head restraint.

A

Guide sleeve adjust and unlock
button.

B

Guide sleeve unlock and remove
button.

C

Steel stems.

D

Adjusting the Head Restraint

WARNING

Adjust the head restraints for all
passengers before you drive your
vehicle. This will help minimize the

risk of neck injury in the event of a crash.
Do not adjust the head restraints when
your vehicle is moving.

Note: Adjust the seat backrest to an upright
driving position before adjusting the head
restraint. Adjust the head restraint so that
the top of it is level with the top of your head
and as far forward as possible.

Raising the Head Restraint

Lift the head restraint up.

Lowering the Head Restraint

1.

Press and hold button B.

2. Push the head restraint down.

Removing the Head Restraint

WARNING

Do not remove the head restraint
from an occupied seat.

1.

Lift the head restraint up until it
reaches its highest position.

2. Press and hold buttons B and C.

3. Remove the head restraint.

Installing the Head Restraint

WARNING

Install head restraints correctly to
help minimize the risk of neck injury
in the event of a crash.

1.

Align the steel stems into the guide
sleeves.

2. Press and hold buttons B and C.

3. Push the head restraint down.

MANUAL SEATS

Moving the Seat Backward or
Forward

WARNINGS

Do not place cargo or any objects
behind the seat backrest before
returning it to the original position.

Pull on the seat backrest to make sure that
it has fully latched after returning the seat
backrest to its original position. An
unlatched seat may become dangerous if
you stop suddenly or have a crash.

Do not adjust the driver seat when
your vehicle is moving. This may
result in sudden seat movement,

causing the loss of control of your vehicle.

WARNINGS

Make sure the driver seat fully locks
into place by rocking it backward and
forward.

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1.

Lift the handle.

2. Move the seat backward or forward to

attain the desired position.

3. Release the handle.

Note: The driver seat has removable stop
bolts on the track to enable access to the
vehicle battery. See Changing the 12V
Battery (page 238).

Adjusting the Lumbar Support

(If

Equipped)

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1.

Rotate the handle clockwise or counter
clockwise to attain the desired lumbar
support.

Recline Adjustment

WARNINGS

Do not adjust the driver seat backrest
when your vehicle is moving. This
may result in sudden seat

movement, causing the loss of control of
your vehicle.

Do not adjust the recliner from inside
your vehicle if the seat is unoccupied.
The seat back may move suddenly

and cause personal injury.