2020 FORD Transit Connect Warning Lights and Indicators User Guide
This Guide covers 2020 Ford Transit Connect warning lights and indicators. Reading these signals might help you spot vehicle issues and maintain it for safe driving and best performance.
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WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and indicators alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious. Some lamps illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure they work. If any lamps remain on after starting your vehicle, refer to the respective system warning lamp for further information.
Note: Some warning indicators appear in the information display and operate the same as a warning lamp but do not illuminate when you start your vehicle.
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator
It illuminates when you switch the system on.
It illuminates white when the system is in standby mode. It illuminates green when you set the adaptive cruise speed.
Airbag Warning Lamp 
If it does not illuminate when you switch the ignition on, continues to flash or remains on when the engine is running, this indicates a malfunction. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp 
If it illuminates when you are driving, this indicates a malfunction. Your vehicle continues to have normal braking without the anti-lock brake system function. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Blind Spot Information System Indicator
It illuminates when you switch the system off.
Brake System Warning Lamp
WARNING: Driving your vehicle with the warning lamp on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It may take you longer to stop your vehicle. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. Driving extended distances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury.
It illuminates when you engage the parking brake and the ignition is on.
If it illuminates when your vehicle is moving, make sure the parking brake is disengaged. If the parking brake is disengaged, this indicates low brake fluid level or a brake system fault. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Cruise Control Indicator
It illuminates when you switch the system on.
Direction Indicator 
It flashes when you switch the direction indicators on.
Note: An increase in the rate of flashing warns of a failed indicator bulb.
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Lamp 
It illuminates if the system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Engine Warning Lamps
Service Engine Soon
If it illuminates when the engine is running this indicates a malfunction.
If it flashes when you are driving, reduce the speed of your vehicle immediately. Avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration and have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp 
If it illuminates when the engine is running this indicates a malfunction. The On Board Diagnostics system has detected a malfunction of the vehicle emission control system.
If it flashes, engine misfire may be occurring. Increased exhaust gas temperatures could damage the catalytic converter or other vehicle components. Avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration and have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
If both lamps illuminate when the engine is running, stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Continuing to drive your vehicle may cause reduced power or the engine to stop. Switch the ignition off and attempt to restart the engine. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp 
It illuminates to remind you to fasten your seatbelt.
Front Fog Lamp Indicator
It illuminates when you switch the front fog lamps on.
Hazard Flashers Warning Lamp 
It flashes when you switch the hazard flashers on.
It illuminates when you switch the high beam headlamps on.
Ignition Warning Lamp
It illuminates when you switch the ignition on.
If it illuminates when the engine is running this indicates a malfunction. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Lamps on Indicator 
It illuminates when you switch the low beam headlamps or the parking lamps on.
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp 
It illuminates when the fuel level is low or the fuel tank is nearly empty. Refuel as soon as possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp
It illuminates if one or more tires on your vehicle has low tire pressure
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp
It illuminates when you switch the ignition on.
If it illuminates when the engine is running this indicates a malfunction. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and switch the engine off. Check the engine oil level. If the oil level is sufficient, this indicates a system malfunction. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Flashes during operation.
If it does not illuminate switch the ignition on, or remains on when the engine is running, this indicates a malfunction. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Stability Control and Traction Control Off Warning Lamp
It illuminates when you switch the system off.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
Airbag Secondary Warning Audible Warning
Sounds when the airbag warning lamp is not working.
Automatic Transmission Audible Warning
Sounds when you have not moved the transmission selector lever to park. A message will be shown in the display.
Door Ajar Audible Warning
Sounds when a door is not fully closed and your vehicle is moving.
Fasten Seatbelt Audible Warning
Sounds when a seatbelt is unfastened in an occupied seat and your vehicle is moving.
Key in Ignition Audible Warning
Sounds when you open the driver’s door and you have left the key in the ignition.
Headlamps On Audible Warning
Sounds when you remove the key from the ignition and open the driver door and you have left the headlamps or parking lamps on.
Parking Brake On Audible Warning
Sounds when you have left the parking brake on and drive your vehicle. If the audible warning remains on after you have released the parking brake, have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer immediately.
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