Ford Transit Connect (2018 year). Manual — part 34

Traction Control

The system enhances your vehicle’s ability
to maintain traction of the wheels by
detecting and controlling wheel spin. See
Using Traction Control (page 137).

E72903

A

A

A

B

B

B

B

Vehicle without stability control
skidding off its intended route.

A

Vehicle with stability control
maintaining control on a slippery
surface.

B

USING STABILITY CONTROL

The system automatically turns on each
time you switch the ignition on.

You cannot switch the stability control
system off, but when you shift into reverse
(R), the system deactivates.

You can switch the traction control system
off or on. See Using Traction Control
(page 137).

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

WARNINGS

To help avoid personal injury, please
read and understand the limitations
of the system as contained in this

section. Sensing is only an aid for some
(generally large and fixed) objects when
moving on a flat surface at parking speeds.
Certain objects with surfaces that absorb
ultrasonic waves, surrounding vehicle's
parking aid systems, traffic control
systems, fluorescent lamps, inclement
weather, air brakes, and external motors
and fans may also affect the function of
the sensing system; this may include
reduced performance or a false activation.

To help avoid personal injury, always
use caution when in reverse (R) and
when using the sensing system.

This system is not designed to
prevent contact with small or moving
objects. The system is designed to

provide a warning to assist the driver in
detecting large stationary objects to avoid
damaging your vehicle. The system may
not detect smaller objects, particularly
those close to the ground.

Certain add-on devices such as large
trailer hitches, bike or surfboard racks
and any device that may block the

normal detection zone of the system, may
create false beeps.

Note: Keep the sensors, located on the
bumper or fascia, free from snow, ice and
large accumulations of dirt. If the sensors
are covered, the system’s accuracy can be
affected. Do not clean the sensors with
sharp objects.

Note: If your vehicle sustains damage to
the bumper or fascia, leaving it misaligned
or bent, the sensing zone may be altered
causing inaccurate measurement of
obstacles or false alarms.

Note: The sensing system cannot be turned
off when a MyKey is present. See Principle
of Operation (page 48).

Note: If you attach certain add-on devices
such as a trailer or bike rack, the rear sensing
system may detect that add-on device and
therefore provide warnings. It is suggested
that you disable the rear sensing system
when you attach an add-on device to your
vehicle to prevent these warnings.

The sensing system warns the driver of
obstacles within a certain range of your
vehicle. The system turns on automatically
whenever you switch the ignition on.

E139213

You can turn the system on or
off by pressing the parking aid
button. If your vehicle does not

have a parking aid button, the system can
be switched off through the information
display menu or from the pop-up message
that appears once you shift the
transmission into reverse (R). See General
Information (page 84).

If a fault is present in the system, a warning
message appears in the information
display. See Information Messages
(page 87).

REAR PARKING AID

The rear parking aid sensors automatically
turn on when you shift into reverse (R).

As your vehicle moves closer to the
obstacle, the rate of the audible warning
increases. When the obstacle is less than
12 in (30 cm) away, the warning sounds
continuously. If the system detects an
object farther than 12 in (30 cm) from the
corners of the bumper, the tone sounds for
only three seconds. If the system detects
an approaching object the warning sounds
again.

(If Equipped)

E130178

Coverage area of up to 6 ft (1.8 m) from
the rear bumper. There is decreased
coverage area at the outer corners of the
bumper.

The system detects certain objects while
the transmission is in reverse (R) :
•

Your vehicle is moving toward a
stationary object at a speed of 3 mph
(5 km/h) or less.

•

Your vehicle is not moving, but a
moving object is approaching the rear
of your vehicle at a speed of 3 mph
(5 km/h) or less.

•

Your vehicle is moving at a speed of
less than 3 mph (5 km/h) and a moving
object is approaching the rear of your
vehicle at a speed of less than 3 mph
(5 km/h).

FRONT PARKING AID

The front parking aid sensors automatically
turn on when you shift into reverse (R) or
a forward gear.

The front sensors are active when the
transmission is in any position other than
park (P) and the vehicle speed is below
7 mph (12 km/h).

E187330

Coverage area of up to 28 in (70 cm) from
the front bumper. There is decreased
coverage area at the outer corners.

The system sounds an audible warning
when obstacles are near either bumper in
the following manner:
•

Objects detected by the front sensors
are indicated by a high-pitched tone
from the front of the vehicle.

•

Objects detected by the rear sensors
are indicated by a lower pitched tone
from the rear of the vehicle.

•

The sensing system reports the
obstacle which is closest to the front
or rear of the vehicle. For example, if
an obstacle is 12 in (30 cm) from the
front of the vehicle and, at the same
time, an obstacle is only 6 in (15 cm)
from the rear of the vehicle, the lower
pitched tone sounds.

•

An alternating warning sounds from
the front and rear if there are objects
at both bumpers that are closer than
12 in (30 cm).

The system provides warnings when your
vehicle is moving or when your vehicle is
stationary and the detected obstacle is
less than 12 in (30 cm) away from the
bumper.

(If Equipped)

REAR VIEW CAMERA

WARNINGS

The rear view camera system is a
reverse aid supplement device that
still requires the driver to use it in

conjunction with the interior and exterior
mirrors for maximum coverage.

The camera may not detect objects
that are very close to your vehicle.

Back up as slow as possible since
higher speeds might limit your
reaction time to stop the vehicle.

Note: The operation of the camera may
vary depending on the ambient temperature,
vehicle and road conditions.

E165580

E165579

The camera is on the rear cargo door or
liftgate.

Switching the Rear View Camera
On

Switch the ignition on.

Move the transmission selector lever to
reverse (R).

The camera may not operate correctly in
the following conditions:
•

Dark areas.

•

Intense light areas.

•

If there is a sudden change to the
ambient temperature.

•

If the camera is wet.

•

If the camera is obstructed.

Using the Display

WARNINGS

Objects in the display are closer than
they appear.

Objects above the camera may not
be visible. Check the area behind
your vehicle when necessary.

Distance markers are only a guide and are
calculated for unloaded vehicles on an
even road surface.

(If Equipped)