Owner's Manual
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...Tire information Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Trailer brake controller-integrated Recreational towing 225 227 230 245 256 262 267 274 Driving Starting Brakes Traction Control™ Transmission operation Reverse sensing system Reverse camera 275 275 280 282 285 292 294... Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher control Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Wheel lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 2 315 315 316 317 318 327 342 343 348 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide,...
...Tire information Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Trailer brake controller-integrated Recreational towing 225 227 230 245 256 262 267 274 Driving Starting Brakes Traction Control™ Transmission operation Reverse sensing system Reverse camera 275 275 280 282 285 292 294... Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher control Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Wheel lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 2 315 315 316 317 318 327 342 343 348 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide,...
Owner's Manual
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Side Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Stability Control System Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 12 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus...
Side Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Stability Control System Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 12 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus...
Owner's Manual
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Pull the lever towards you slightly to activate and release to deactivate. 90 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) To activate: • the ignition must be disengaged. OFF Flash to pass Pull toward ... does not activate the tail lamps and generally may result in the off or parking lamp position and • the parking brake must be in the on position, • the headlamp control is in a collision. High beams Push the lever toward you to activate your headlamps at dusk or during these conditions...
Pull the lever towards you slightly to activate and release to deactivate. 90 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) To activate: • the ignition must be disengaged. OFF Flash to pass Pull toward ... does not activate the tail lamps and generally may result in the off or parking lamp position and • the parking brake must be in the on position, • the headlamp control is in a collision. High beams Push the lever toward you to activate your headlamps at dusk or during these conditions...
Owner's Manual
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...will lock the steering wheel in icy or slippery conditions as the increased engine braking can cause the rear wheels to slide and the vehicle to normal mode with Tow/Haul feature deactivated. TRANSMISSION CONTROL Tow/Haul feature (5-speed automatic transmission) (if equipped) To activate, press the... column when the vehicle is in all gears. Press the transmission control switch again to the Driving chapter. The TOW/HAUL indicator light will automatically return to swing around with the possible loss of vehicle control. 104 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA...
...will lock the steering wheel in icy or slippery conditions as the increased engine braking can cause the rear wheels to slide and the vehicle to normal mode with Tow/Haul feature deactivated. TRANSMISSION CONTROL Tow/Haul feature (5-speed automatic transmission) (if equipped) To activate, press the... column when the vehicle is in all gears. Press the transmission control switch again to the Driving chapter. The TOW/HAUL indicator light will automatically return to swing around with the possible loss of vehicle control. 104 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA...
Owner's Manual
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... from you or away from the rear of the vehicle. WARNING: Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on the pedals while the vehicle is in the P (Park) position. Driver Controls Mirror mounted side turn signal indicator (if equipped) When the vehicle turn signal feature can be... adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is moving. 115 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing ...
... from you or away from the rear of the vehicle. WARNING: Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on the pedals while the vehicle is in the P (Park) position. Driver Controls Mirror mounted side turn signal indicator (if equipped) When the vehicle turn signal feature can be... adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is moving. 115 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing ...
Owner's Manual
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... located on the steering wheel for your foot off the accelerator pedal. Driver Controls The accelerator and brake pedal positions are winding, slippery or unpaved. Take your convenience. 1. Accelerate to Memory seats/power mirrors/adjustable pedals in heavy traffic or on ...features when a memory position is selected through the remote entry transmitter, keyless entry keypad or memory switch on the accelerator pedal. Press the SET + control and release it . 2. on . 116 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Refer to the desired speed. 3. Press the ON...
... located on the steering wheel for your foot off the accelerator pedal. Driver Controls The accelerator and brake pedal positions are winding, slippery or unpaved. Take your convenience. 1. Accelerate to Memory seats/power mirrors/adjustable pedals in heavy traffic or on ...features when a memory position is selected through the remote entry transmitter, keyless entry keypad or memory switch on the accelerator pedal. Press the SET + control and release it . 2. on . 116 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Refer to the desired speed. 3. Press the ON...
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... on a downhill, you get to operate the Tap-Up function. You can also use the SET + control to the desired speed. Driver Controls Note: • Vehicle speed may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed. • If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below...disengage. Press and release this control to increase the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). • Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed, then release the control. When the vehicle reaches that speed press and release the SET + control. 117 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23...
... on a downhill, you get to operate the Tap-Up function. You can also use the SET + control to the desired speed. Driver Controls Note: • Vehicle speed may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed. • If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below...disengage. Press and release this control to increase the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). • Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed, then release the control. When the vehicle reaches that speed press and release the SET + control. 117 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23...
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... the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). • Depress the brake pedal until you to operate some radio and climate control features. 118 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) These controls allow you get to the desired speed, then release the...
... the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). • Depress the brake pedal until you to operate some radio and climate control features. 118 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) These controls allow you get to the desired speed, then release the...
Owner's Manual
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Each release and press will cycle the display to the recommended maintenance schedule. DOOR AJAR 7. BRAKE SYSTEM 8. Press and release the SETUP control to 100% and "OIL LIFE SET TO 100%" is required whenever indicated by 10%. TBC GAIN = XX.X OUTPUT = ////// (if equipped and trailer connected... TO E FUEL LEVEL XXX Oil Life XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW An oil change the Oil Life Start Value. Press and hold the RESET control for four seconds. 131 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) AIR FILTER (Diesel engine only) 6. Note: To change (approximately 7,...
Each release and press will cycle the display to the recommended maintenance schedule. DOOR AJAR 7. BRAKE SYSTEM 8. Press and release the SETUP control to 100% and "OIL LIFE SET TO 100%" is required whenever indicated by 10%. TBC GAIN = XX.X OUTPUT = ////// (if equipped and trailer connected... TO E FUEL LEVEL XXX Oil Life XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW An oil change the Oil Life Start Value. Press and hold the RESET control for four seconds. 131 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) AIR FILTER (Diesel engine only) 6. Note: To change (approximately 7,...
Owner's Manual
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Warning display Park brake engaged Check brake system Driver door ajar Passenger door ajar Rear left door ajar Rear right door ajar XXX miles to on. Driver Controls The message center will display the last selected feature if there are divided into two categories: • They will reappear on the ...display 10 minutes from off -on the next ignition key-cycle if the condition still exists. 132 2009 F-250/350/450/550 ...
Warning display Park brake engaged Check brake system Driver door ajar Passenger door ajar Rear left door ajar Rear right door ajar XXX miles to on. Driver Controls The message center will display the last selected feature if there are divided into two categories: • They will reappear on the ...display 10 minutes from off -on the next ignition key-cycle if the condition still exists. 132 2009 F-250/350/450/550 ...
Owner's Manual
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... when the rear left door is not completely closed . 133 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) PASSENGER DOOR AJAR - Displayed when the passenger's door is not completely closed . Driver Controls Warning display Check air filter (diesel engine only) Drain water separator... complete (diesel engine only) Oil life change soon (gas engine only) Oil change required (gas engine only) Status PARK BRAKE ENGAGED - Displayed when the parking brake is not completely closed. DRIVER DOOR AJAR - Displayed when the driver's door is applied (or not fully released). CHECK...
... when the rear left door is not completely closed . 133 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) PASSENGER DOOR AJAR - Displayed when the passenger's door is not completely closed . Driver Controls Warning display Check air filter (diesel engine only) Drain water separator... complete (diesel engine only) Oil life change soon (gas engine only) Oil change required (gas engine only) Status PARK BRAKE ENGAGED - Displayed when the parking brake is not completely closed. DRIVER DOOR AJAR - Displayed when the driver's door is applied (or not fully released). CHECK...
Owner's Manual
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...chapter for more tires on how the system operates under these conditions, refer to Trailer towing in the vehicle wiring and trailer wiring/brake system. Refer to Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in your vehicle have low tire pressure. TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAULT ... as possible. For more information on your 6.0 and 6.4 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner's Guide Supplement. 134 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls REAR RIGHT DOOR AJAR - Displayed when the rear right door is malfunctioning.
...chapter for more tires on how the system operates under these conditions, refer to Trailer towing in the vehicle wiring and trailer wiring/brake system. Refer to Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in your vehicle have low tire pressure. TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAULT ... as possible. For more information on your 6.0 and 6.4 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner's Guide Supplement. 134 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls REAR RIGHT DOOR AJAR - Displayed when the rear right door is malfunctioning.
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... 1. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. Once "OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%" is required whenever indicated by 10%. 141 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) BRAKE SYSTEM 8. FUEL LEVEL Oil Life XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW An oil change the Oil Life Start Value. To ... AJAR 7. TBC GAIN = XX.X OUTPUT = ////// (if equipped and trailer connected) 10. Press and hold the RESET control for two seconds and release. Driver Controls 5. Press and release the SETUP control to 100% and "OIL LIFE SET TO 100%" is displayed. Oil life is set to display "OIL LIFE XXX% HOLD...
... 1. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. Once "OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%" is required whenever indicated by 10%. 141 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) BRAKE SYSTEM 8. FUEL LEVEL Oil Life XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW An oil change the Oil Life Start Value. To ... AJAR 7. TBC GAIN = XX.X OUTPUT = ////// (if equipped and trailer connected) 10. Press and hold the RESET control for two seconds and release. Driver Controls 5. Press and release the SETUP control to 100% and "OIL LIFE SET TO 100%" is displayed. Oil life is set to display "OIL LIFE XXX% HOLD...
Owner's Manual
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.... The trailer brakes must meet local and Federal regulations. Integrated trailer brake controller (if equipped) Your vehicle may cause unpredictable handling, and could adversely affect your vehicle's brake system. WARNING: If you own a trailer with a fully integrated electronic Trailer Brake Controller (TBC). The vehicle's brake system is within...which may be no higher than it was before attaching the trailer. When used properly, the TBC helps ensure 267 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Do not attach safety chains to the manufacturer's ...
.... The trailer brakes must meet local and Federal regulations. Integrated trailer brake controller (if equipped) Your vehicle may cause unpredictable handling, and could adversely affect your vehicle's brake system. WARNING: If you own a trailer with a fully integrated electronic Trailer Brake Controller (TBC). The vehicle's brake system is within...which may be no higher than it was before attaching the trailer. When used properly, the TBC helps ensure 267 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Do not attach safety chains to the manufacturer's ...
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WARNING: The Ford TBC has only been verified to be increased to a maximum of 0 (no trailer connected. • TBC GAIN = XX.X OUTPUT = //////: When the vehicle's brake pedal is pushed, or when the manual control is also displayed during manual activation without a trailer connected or when gain adjustments are ...center will display the current gain setting during a given ignition cycle. 268 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) It is the responsibility of output with no trailer braking). They will adjust the TBC's power output to ensure that the trailer...
WARNING: The Ford TBC has only been verified to be increased to a maximum of 0 (no trailer connected. • TBC GAIN = XX.X OUTPUT = //////: When the vehicle's brake pedal is pushed, or when the manual control is also displayed during manual activation without a trailer connected or when gain adjustments are ...center will display the current gain setting during a given ignition cycle. 268 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) It is the responsibility of output with no trailer braking). They will adjust the TBC's power output to ensure that the trailer...
Owner's Manual
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... pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. To maintain steering and braking control of the pavement, slow down gradually before returning to your vehicle rather than an ordinary passenger car. You may lose control if you do not slow down or if you grip the steering wheel from the...; Be extremely careful when driving on the apron or shoulder of the area before driving in abrupt steering wheel motion, make it to slide 304 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) You should either know the terrain or examine maps of the road and ...
... pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. To maintain steering and braking control of the pavement, slow down gradually before returning to your vehicle rather than an ordinary passenger car. You may lose control if you do not slow down or if you grip the steering wheel from the...; Be extremely careful when driving on the apron or shoulder of the area before driving in abrupt steering wheel motion, make it to slide 304 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) You should either know the terrain or examine maps of the road and ...
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...the battery before servicing high current fuses. 322 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 33 34 35 Fuse Amp Rating 10A 5A 10A Protected Circuits Trailer tow brake controller, Trailer tow battery charge relay coil Not used... (spare) Reverse Sensing System (RSS), 4x4 module, 4x4 solenoid, Traction control switch, Tow/Haul switch (Diesel engine) Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) transceiver...
...the battery before servicing high current fuses. 322 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 33 34 35 Fuse Amp Rating 10A 5A 10A Protected Circuits Trailer tow brake controller, Trailer tow battery charge relay coil Not used... (spare) Reverse Sensing System (RSS), 4x4 module, 4x4 solenoid, Traction control switch, Tow/Haul switch (Diesel engine) Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) transceiver...
Owner's Manual
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...* 40A* 30A* 30A* 40A* 20A* 20A* 15A** Protected Circuits Blower motor/Variable blower control (Dual Zone Climate Control) Electronic Shift-on-the-Fly (ESOF) Lo-Hi Heater mirror Not used Trailer Brake Controller (TBC) ABS module (Pump) Upfitter auxiliary switch #1 Upfitter auxiliary switch #2 ABS module (Coil...) Cigar lighter Instrument panel power point Brake On/Off (BOO) relay feed 323 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd...
...* 40A* 30A* 30A* 40A* 20A* 20A* 15A** Protected Circuits Blower motor/Variable blower control (Dual Zone Climate Control) Electronic Shift-on-the-Fly (ESOF) Lo-Hi Heater mirror Not used Trailer Brake Controller (TBC) ABS module (Pump) Upfitter auxiliary switch #1 Upfitter auxiliary switch #2 ABS module (Coil...) Cigar lighter Instrument panel power point Brake On/Off (BOO) relay feed 323 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd...
Owner's Manual
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... Brake Controller-Integrated ...267 trailer towing ...262 wrecker ...348 Traction control ...282 Trailer Brake Controller-Integrated ...267 Transfer case fluid checking ...401 Transmission automatic operation ...104, 285 brake...controls ...121 USB port ...44 V Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...410 Vehicle loading ...256 Ventilating your vehicle ...278 W Warning lights (see Lights) ...14 Washer fluid ...371 Water, Driving through ...311 Windows power ...108 Windshield washer fluid and wipers ...103 checking and adding fluid ...371 replacing wiper blades ...372 Wrecker towing ...348 419 2009...
... Brake Controller-Integrated ...267 trailer towing ...262 wrecker ...348 Traction control ...282 Trailer Brake Controller-Integrated ...267 Transfer case fluid checking ...401 Transmission automatic operation ...104, 285 brake...controls ...121 USB port ...44 V Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...410 Vehicle loading ...256 Ventilating your vehicle ...278 W Warning lights (see Lights) ...14 Washer fluid ...371 Water, Driving through ...311 Windows power ...108 Windshield washer fluid and wipers ...103 checking and adding fluid ...371 replacing wiper blades ...372 Wrecker towing ...348 419 2009...
Quick Reference Guide 1st Printing
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... information on some items. Please refer to your diesel supplement for street and highway driving. The switches deliver 10A, 15A or 30A of your diesel Super Duty is equipped with 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 4 15 16 1 7 18 19 is turned on the door trim panel. ...It is recommended that require up to perform additional functions. If the light continues to be equipped with a fully-integrated electronic Trailer Brake Controller (TBC). YOUR 2009 FORD 1. If it may be changed at high speeds. If the light is blinking, an engine misfire is started , contact your...
... information on some items. Please refer to your diesel supplement for street and highway driving. The switches deliver 10A, 15A or 30A of your diesel Super Duty is equipped with 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 4 15 16 1 7 18 19 is turned on the door trim panel. ...It is recommended that require up to perform additional functions. If the light continues to be equipped with a fully-integrated electronic Trailer Brake Controller (TBC). YOUR 2009 FORD 1. If it may be changed at high speeds. If the light is blinking, an engine misfire is started , contact your...