Ford Transit Connect (2016 year). Manual — part 16

GENERAL INFORMATION

Condensation in Lamp Assemblies

Exterior lamps have vents to
accommodate normal changes in air
pressure.

Condensation can be a natural by-product
of this design. When moist air enters the
lamp assembly through the vents, there is
a possibility that condensation can occur
when the temperature is cold. When
normal condensation occurs, a fine mist
can form on the interior of the lens. The
fine mist eventually clears and exits
through the vents during normal operation.

Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours
under dry weather conditions.

Examples of acceptable condensation are:
•

The presence of a fine mist (no streaks,
drip marks or large droplets).

•

A fine mist covers less than 50% of the
lens.

Examples of unacceptable condensation
are:
•

A water puddle inside the lamp.

•

Streaks, drip marks or large droplets
present on the interior of the lens.

If you see any unacceptable condensation,
have your vehicle checked by an authorized
dealer.

LIGHTING CONTROL

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Off.

A

Instrument panel lamps, license
plate lamps and tail lamps.

B

Headlamps.

C

High Beams

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Push the lever away from you to switch
the high beam on.

Push the lever forward again or pull the
lever toward you to switch the high beams
off.

Headlamp Flasher

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Slightly pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the headlamps.

AUTOLAMPS

(If Equipped)

WARNING

The autolamps switch position may
not activate the headlamps in all low
visibility conditions, such as daytime

fog. Always ensure that your headlamps
are switched to auto or on, as appropriate,
during all low visibility conditions. Failure
to do so may result in a collision.

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When the lighting control is in the
autolamps position, the headlamps
automatically turn on in low light situations
or when the wipers activate.

If equipped, the following also activate
when the lighting control is in the
autolamps position and you switch them
on in the information display:
•

Configurable daytime running lamps.

•

Automatic high beam control.

•

Adaptive headlamp control.

The headlamps remain on for a period of
time after you switch the ignition off. Use
the information display controls to adjust
the period of time that the headlamps
remain on. See Information Displays
(page 85).

Note: With the headlamps in the
autolamps position, you cannot switch the
high beam headlamps on until the
autolamps system turns the low beam
headlamps on.

Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps

The windshield wiper activated headlamps
turn on within 10 seconds when you switch
the windshield wipers on and the lighting
control is in the autolamps position. They
turn off approximately 60 seconds after
you switch the windshield wipers off.

The headlamps will not turn on by wiper
activation:
•

During a mist wipe.

•

When the wipers are on to clear washer
fluid during a wash condition.

•

If the wipers are in intermittent mode.

Note: If you switch autolamps and
autowipers on, the headlamps will
automatically turn on when the windshield
wipers continuously operate.

INSTRUMENT LIGHTING
DIMMER

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Press it repeatedly or press it and hold it
until the desired level is reached.

Note: If you disconnect the battery or it
loses charge the instrument lighting will
return to its brightest setting.

HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY

After you switch the ignition off, you can
switch the headlamps on by pulling the
direction indicator lever toward you. You
will hear a short tone. The headlamps will
switch off automatically after three
minutes with any door open or 30 seconds
after the last door has been closed. You
can cancel this feature by pulling the
direction indicator toward you again or
switching the ignition on.

DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS

(If

Equipped)

WARNING

The daytime running lamps system
does not activate the rear lamps and
may not provide adequate lighting

during low visibility driving conditions. Also,
the autolamps switch position may not
activate the headlamps in all low visibility
conditions, such as daytime fog. Make sure
the headlamps are switched to auto or on,
as appropriate, during all low visibility
conditions. Failure to do so may result in a
crash.

Type 1 - Conventional (Non-
Configurable)

The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1.

The ignition is switched to the on
position.

2. The lighting control is in the off, parking

lamp or autolamps positions.

3. The headlamps are off.

Type 2 - Configurable

Switch the daytime running lamps on or
off using the information display controls.
See Information Displays (page 85).

The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1.

They are switched on in the information
display. See Information Displays
(page 85).

2. The ignition is switched to the on

position.

3. The lighting control is in the autolamps

position.

4. The headlamps are off.

The other lighting control switch positions
do not activate the daytime running lamps,
and you can use them to temporarily
override autolamp control.

When switched off in the information
display, the daytime running lamps are off
in all lighting control switch positions.

FRONT FOG LAMPS

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Press the button to switch the fog lamps
on or off.

You can switch the fog lamps on when the
lighting control is in any position except off
and the high beams are not turned on.

CORNERING LAMPS

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B

A

B

A