Ford Transit Connect (2018 year). Manual — part 43

JUMP STARTING THE VEHICLE

WARNINGS

The gases around the battery can
explode if exposed to flames, sparks
or lit cigarettes. An explosion could

result in personal injury or vehicle damage.

Batteries contain sulfuric acid which
can burn skin, eyes and clothing, if
contacted.

Use only an adequate-sized cable
with insulated clamps.

Note: Do not disconnect the battery from
your vehicle’s electrical system.

Preparing Your Vehicle

Note: Do not attempt to push-start your
automatic transmission vehicle. Automatic
transmissions do not have push-start
capability. Attempting to push-start a
vehicle with an automatic transmission may
cause transmission damage.

Note: Use only a 12-volt supply to start your
vehicle.

Note: Do not disconnect the battery of the
disabled vehicle as this could damage the
vehicle's electrical system.

Park the booster vehicle close to the hood
of the disabled vehicle, making sure the
two vehicles do not touch, and switch off
all accessories.

Connecting the Jumper Cables

WARNING

Do not attach the cables to fuel lines,
engine rocker covers, the intake
manifold or electrical components

as grounding points. Stay clear of moving
parts. To avoid reverse polarity
connections, make sure that you correctly
identify the positive (+) and negative (-)
terminals on both the disabled and booster
vehicles before connecting the cables.

Note: In the illustration, the bottom vehicle
represents the booster vehicle.

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2

1

3

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1.

Connect the positive (+) jumper cable
to the positive (+) terminal of the
discharged battery.

2. Connect the other end of the positive

(+) cable to the positive (+) terminal
of the assisting battery.

3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the

negative (-) terminal of the assisting
battery.

4. Make the final connection of the

negative (-) cable to an exposed metal
part of the stalled vehicle's engine, or
connect the negative (-) cable to a
ground connection point if available.

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WARNING

Do not connect the end of the
second cable to the negative (-)
terminal of the battery to be jumped.

A spark may cause an explosion of the
gases that surround the battery.

Jump Starting

1.

Start the engine of the booster vehicle
and rev the engine moderately, or press
the accelerator gently to keep your
engine speed between 2000 and 3000
rpms, as shown in your tachometer.

2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3. After starting the disabled vehicle, run

both vehicle engines for an additional
three minutes before disconnecting the
jumper cables.

Removing the Jumper Cables

Remove the jumper cables in the reverse
order that they were connected.

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1

3

2

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1.

Remove the jumper cable from the
ground metal surface or connecting
point, if available.

2. Remove the jumper cable on the

negative (-) terminal of the booster
vehicle's battery.

3. Remove the jumper cable from the

positive (+) terminal of the booster
vehicle's battery.

4. Remove the jumper cable from the

positive (+) terminal of the disabled
vehicle's battery.

After starting your vehicle and removing
the jumper cables, allow it to idle for
several minutes so the battery can
recharge.

POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM

The system flashes the turn signal lamps
and sounds the horn (intermittently) in the
event of a serious impact that deploys an
airbag (front, side, side curtain or Safety
Canopy) or the safety belt pretensioners.

The horn and lamps will turn off when:
•

The hazard control button is pressed

•

The panic button (if equipped) is
pressed on the remote entry
transmitter

•

Your vehicle runs out of power

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU
NEED

Warranty repairs to your vehicle must be
performed by an authorized dealer. While
any authorized dealer handling your vehicle
line will provide warranty service, we
recommend you return to your selling
authorized dealer who wants to ensure
your continued satisfaction.

Please note that certain warranty repairs
require special training and equipment, so
not all authorized dealers are authorized
to perform all warranty repairs. This means
that, depending on the warranty repair
needed, you may have to take your vehicle
to another authorized dealer.

A reasonable time must be allowed to
perform a repair after taking your vehicle
to the authorized dealer. Repairs will be
made using Ford or Motorcraft® parts, or
remanufactured or other parts that are
authorized by Ford.

Away From Home

If you are away from home when your
vehicle needs service, contact the Ford
Customer Relationship Center or use the
online resources listed below to find the
nearest authorized dealer.

In the United States:

Mailing address

Ford Motor Company
Customer Relationship Center
P.O. Box 6248
Dearborn, MI 48126

Telephone

1-800-392-3673 (FORD)
(TDD for the hearing impaired:
1-800-232-5952)

Additional information and resources are
available online:

Website

www.owner.ford.com

These are some of the items that can be
found online:
•

U.S. dealer locator by Dealer Name,
City/State or Zip Code.

•

Owner Manuals.

•

Maintenance Schedules.

•

Recalls.

•

Ford Extended Service Plans.

•

Ford Genuine Accessories.

•

Service specials and promotions.

In Canada:

Mailing address

Customer Relationship Centre
Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited
P.O. Box 2000
Oakville, Ontario L6K 0C8

Telephone

1-800-565-3673 (FORD)

Website

www.ford.ca

Twitter

@FordServiceCA (English Canada)
@FordServiceQC (Quebec)

Additional Assistance

If you have questions or concerns, or are
unsatisfied with the service you are
receiving, follow these steps:

1.

Contact your Sales Representative or
Service Advisor at your selling or
servicing authorized dealer.