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2022 Ford Transit Connect Owners Manual - Information Messages



Information Messages

Active Park Assist

 

Message   Description  

Active Park Fault

The system has malfunctioned.Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  

 

Adaptive Cruise Control

 

Message   Description  

Adaptive Cruise Malfunction

The system has malfunctioned.Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  

Adaptive Cruise Not Available

The system is not available.   See   Using Adaptive Cruise Control.   

Adaptive Cruise Not Available Sensor Blocked See Manual

The radar has reduced visibility.   See   Using Adaptive Cruise Control.   

Normal Cruise Active Adaptive Braking Off

You have switched normal cruise control on. Adaptive braking turns off.  

Front Sensor Not Aligned

The system has malfunctioned.Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  

Adaptive Cruise Control Driver Resume Control

The adaptive cruise has reinstated controls to the driver.  

Adaptive Cruise Control Speed Too Low To Activate

Your vehicle speed is too slow to activate the adaptive cruise.  

Adaptive Cruise Control Speed Sign Recognition Not Available

Navigation system based speed limit information is not available. If the message continues to appear, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  

 

Alarm

 

Message   Description  

Vehicle Alarm To Stop Alarm, Start Vehicle.

Displays when the alarm has been triggered due to unauthorized entry.  

 

Automatic High Beam Control

 

Message   Description  

Front Camera Low Visibility Clean Screen

The camera has reduced visibility.Clean the windshield.If the message continues to appear, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  

Front Camera Temporarily Not Available

The camera has malfunctioned.Wait a short period of time for the camera to cool down.If the message continues to appear, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  

Front Camera Malfunction Service Required

The camera has malfunctioned.Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  

 

Auto-Start-Stop

 

Message   Description  

Auto StartStop Press Brake to Start Engine

The system needs to restart the engine but requires your confirmation. Press the brake pedal to restart the engine.  

Auto StartStop Press a Pedal to Start Engine

The system needs to restart the engine but requires your confirmation. Press any pedal to restart the engine.  

Auto StartStop Select Neutral To Start Engine

The system needs to restart the engine but requires your confirmation. Shift into neutral (N) to restart the engine.  

Auto StartStop Shift to P, then Restart Engine

The system needs to restart the engine but requires your confirmation. Shift into park (P) to restart the engine.  

Auto StartStop Manual Restart Required

The system is not functioning. Restart the engine.  

Auto StartStop Malfunction Service Required

The system has malfunctioned.Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  

 

Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert Systems

 

Message   Description  

Blind Spot System Fault

The system has malfunctioned.Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  

Blind Spot Not Available Sensor Blocked See Manual

The system sensors are blocked.   See   Blind Spot Information System.   

Blis Deactivated Trailer Attached

You have attached a trailer to your vehicle. The system turns off.  

Cross Traffic Alert

Displays instead of indication arrows when the system detects a vehicle. Check for approaching traffic.  

Cross Traffic System Fault

The system has malfunctioned.Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  

Cross Traffic Not Available Sensor Blocked See Manual

The system sensors are blocked.   See   Cross Traffic Alert.   

Cross Traffic Alert Deactivated Trailer Attached

You have attached a trailer to your vehicle. The system turns off.  

 

Brake System

 

Message   Description  

Check Brake System

The system has malfunctioned.Stop your vehicle in a safe place.Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  

 

Doors and Locks

 

Message   Description  

Driver Door Ajar

The door listed is not completely closed.  

Passenger Door Ajar

Rear Left Door Ajar

Rear Right Door Ajar

Liftgate Ajar

Hood Ajar

The hood is not completely closed.  

Switches Inhibited Security Mode

The system has disabled the door switches.  

 

Driver Alert

 

Message   Description  

Driver Alert Warning Rest Now

Take a break due to low alertness levels.  

Driver Alert Warning Rest Suggested

We recommend that you take a break due to low alertness levels.  

 

Engine

 

Message   Description  

Engine Coolant Over Temperature

Displays when the engine temperature is too high.Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so, switch the engine off and allow it to cool.Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  

 

Fuel System

 

Message   Description  

Fuel Level Low

An early reminder of a low fuel condition.  

Check Fuel Fill Inlet

The fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.  

Fuel Pressure Low

The system has malfunctioned.Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  

Water in Fuel Drain Filter

The system detects there is excess water in the fuel filter.Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  

 

Headlamps

 

Message   Description  

Check Headlamp System See manual

Displays if an electrical malfunction occurs with the headlamp system.Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  

 

Hill Start Assist

 

Message   Description  

Hill Start Assist Not Available

The system is not available.Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.See   Hill Start Assist.   

 

Lane Keeping System

 

Message   Description  

Lane Keeping Sys. Malfunction Service Required

The system has malfunctioned.Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  

 

Maintenance

 

Message   Description  

Engine Oil Level Low Add Oil

The engine oil level is low.Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and switch the engine off.Check the engine oil level.   See   Engine Oil Check.  If the message continues to appear, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  

Low Engine Oil Pressure

The engine oil pressure is low.Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and switch the engine off.Check the engine oil level.   See   Engine Oil Check.  If the message continues to appear, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  

Change Engine Oil Soon

The engine oil life remaining is 10% or less.   See   Engine Oil Check.   

Oil Change Required

The oil life left is at 0%.   See   Engine Oil Check.   

Brake Fluid Level Low

The brake fluid level is low or the brake system has malfunctioned.   See   Brake Fluid Check.  Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  

Power Reduced to Lower Engine Temp

The engine has reduced power to help reduce high engine temperature.  

Transport Mode Contact Dealer

Transport mode is on.This may not allow some features to properly operate.Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  

Factory Mode Contact Dealer

Factory mode is on.This may not allow some features to properly operate.Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  

Washer Fluid Level Low

The washer fluid is low and needs to be refilled.   See   Washer Fluid Check.   

 

MyKey

 

Message   Description  

Place Key in Backup Location

Displays when trying to create a MyKey and the key is not placed in the backup position.   See   Passive Key Backup Position.   

Key is Already a MyKey

Displays when trying to create a MyKey with a key already designated as a MyKey.  

Hold OK to Create MyKey

Displays when creating a MyKey.  

Creation Completed

Displays to confirm that a MyKey has been created.  

This Key restricted at Next Key Cycle. Label Key as MyKey

Displays to confirm that the key is restricted after you switch the ignition off.  

MyKey not Created

Displays if the system fails to create a MyKey.  

Hold OK to Clear MyKeys

Displays when clearing all MyKeys.  

All MyKeys Cleared

Displays to confirm that all MyKeys have been cleared.  

 

Parking Aid

 

Message   Description  

Park Aid Fault

The system has malfunctioned.Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  

Check Park Aid

Check Front Park Aid

Check Rear Park Aid

Park Aid Not Available Sensor Blocked See Manual

The system sensors are blocked.   See   Parking Aids.   

Front Park Aid Not Available Sensor Blocked See Manual

Rear Park Aid Not Available Sensor Blocked See Manual

Rear Park Aid Deactivated Trailer attached

You have attached a bike rack, trailer or other object near the sensors on the front or rear of your vehicle.  

 

Parking Brake

 

Message   Description  

Park Brake Engaged

You have not released the parking brake and your vehicle reaches 3 mph (5 km/h).If the message continues to appear after you have released the parking brake, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  

 

Pre-Collision Assist

 

Message   Description  

Pre-Collision Assist Not Available

The system has malfunctioned.Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  

Pre-Collision Assist Not Available Sensor Blocked

The system sensors are blocked.   See   Pre-Collision Assist.   

 

Rear Window Lock

 

Message   Description  

Child Lock Malfunction See Manual

The system has malfunctioned.Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  

 

Remote Control

 

Message   Description  

Key Battery Low Replace Soon

The key battery is low. Change the battery as soon as possible.  

 

Selective Catalytic Reductant System

Diesel Exhaust Fluid Level

 

Message   Description  

DEF Level Range: distance metric:###0 km Refill Soon

Refill the diesel exhaust fluid tank as soon as possible.  

DEF Level Range: distance imperial:###0 mi Refill Soon

DEF Level Low Range: distance metric:###0 km Refill Now

DEF Level Low Range: distance imperial:###0 mi Refill Now

DEF Level Empty Speed Limited to avg speed metric:#0 km/h in distance metric:###0 km

DEF Level Empty Speed Limited to avg speed imperial:#0 MPH in distance imperial:###0 mi

DEF Level Empty Speed Limited to avg speed metric:#0 km/h Upon Restart

DEF Level Empty Speed Limited to avg speed imperial:#0 MPH Upon Restart

DEF Level Empty Speed Limited to avg speed metric:#0 km/h

DEF Level Empty Speed Limited to avg speed imperial:#0 MPH

DEF Level Empty Engine Idled Soon

The diesel exhaust fluid tank is empty. Refill the diesel exhaust fluid tank. The minimum fluid refill quantity required to restart the engine is 1.3 gal (5 L).  

DEF Level Empty Engine Idled See Manual

 

Diesel Exhaust Fluid System Malfunction

 

Message   Description  

DEF Fault Speed Limited to avg speed metric:#0 km/h in distance metric:###0 km

The system has malfunctioned.Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  

DEF Fault Speed Limited to avg speed imperial:#0 MPH in distance imperial:###0 mi

DEF Fault Speed Limited to avg speed metric:#0 km/h Upon Restart

DEF Fault Speed Limited to avg speed imperial:#0 MPH Upon Restart

DEF Fault Speed Limited to avg speed metric:#0 km/h

DEF Fault Speed Limited to avg speed imperial:#0 MPH

DEF Fault Engine Idled Soon

DEF Fault Engine Idled See Manual

 

Stability Control

 

Message   Description  

Service AdvanceTrac

The system has malfunctioned.Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  

 

Starting System

 

Message   Description  

Full Accessory Power Active

Displays if you switch the ignition on and do not start the engine.  

To START Press Brake

A reminder to press the brake pedal when starting your vehicle.  

Cranking Time Exceeded

Displays if your vehicle fails to start.  

No Key Detected

The system does not detect a valid passive key inside your vehicle.  

Starting System Fault

The system has malfunctioned.Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  

Restart Now or Key is Needed

Displays if you switch the engine off and the system does not detect a valid passive key inside your vehicle.  

 

Steering System

 

Message   Description  

Steering Loss Stop Safely

The system has malfunctioned.Stop your vehicle in a safe place.Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  

Steering Fault Service Now

The system has malfunctioned.Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  

Steering Assist Fault Service Required

Steering Lock Malfunction Service Now

 

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

 

Message   Description  

Tire Pressure Low

One or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure.  

Tire Pressure Monitor Fault

The system has malfunctioned.Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  

Tire Pressure Sensor Fault

The system has malfunctioned or the spare tire is in use. If the message continues to appear, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  

 

Transmission

 

Message   Description  

Transmission Malfunction Service Now

The system has malfunctioned.Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  

Transmission Service Required

Transmission Overtemperature Stop Safely

The transmission is overheating and needs to cool.Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so, switch the engine off and allow the transmission to cool.If the message continues to appear, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  

Transmission Overheating Stop Safely

Transmission Too Hot Press Brake

Transmission Limited Function See Manual

The transmission has limited functionality.Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  

Transmission Warming Up Please Wait

Displays at low outside temperatures, if it takes a few seconds for the transmission to engage a gear.   Fully press the brake pedal until the message disappears from the information display.  

Transmission Not in Park

Displays as a reminder to shift into park (P).  

Press Brake to Unlock Gearshift Lever

Press the brake pedal to unlock the transmission.  

Gearshift Lever Unlocked

Displays when the selector lever unlocks.  

 

Wireless Accessory Charging

 

Message   Description  

Wireless Charger Active

Wireless charging has started.  

Charging Terminated

Wireless charging has stopped. Remove objects from the charging surface and place phone on center of charging surface.  

Phone misaligned or object between phone and charger detected. Correct the condition to resume charging.


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