Owner's Manual
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...that certain diagnostic information may also be accessed electronically by Ford Motor Company and Ford authorized service facilities, and that the diagnostic information may be used for more information. The modules may record information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle,...) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. 7 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) See your vehicle. For U.S. Introduction Service Data Recording Service ...
...that certain diagnostic information may also be accessed electronically by Ford Motor Company and Ford authorized service facilities, and that the diagnostic information may be used for more information. The modules may record information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle,...) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. 7 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) See your vehicle. For U.S. Introduction Service Data Recording Service ...
Owner's Manual
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... immediately by your authorized dealer. Driving extended distances with the brake system warning light on position when the engine is not running, or in braking performance may occur. It will BRAKE momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the on is illuminated. 16...
... immediately by your authorized dealer. Driving extended distances with the brake system warning light on position when the engine is not running, or in braking performance may occur. It will BRAKE momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the on is illuminated. 16...
Owner's Manual
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... low. 7. You should hear audio from a portable music player to the in the Audio features chapter of your vehicle is turned off . 2. To achieve optimal performance, please observe the following instructions when attaching your player and the other end of the FM station or CD by switching back and forth between... the AUX and FM or CD controls. 43 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Attach one end of the audio extension cable to the headphone output of your...
... low. 7. You should hear audio from a portable music player to the in the Audio features chapter of your vehicle is turned off . 2. To achieve optimal performance, please observe the following instructions when attaching your player and the other end of the FM station or CD by switching back and forth between... the AUX and FM or CD controls. 43 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Attach one end of the audio extension cable to the headphone output of your...
Owner's Manual
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... the structures you create. Entertainment Systems Sample MP3 structure If you are several factors that can affect satellite radio reception performance: • Antenna obstructions: For optimal reception performance, keep the antenna clear of snow and ice build-up and keep luggage and other than mp3), only files with...mode, the system will be played. Like AM/FM, there are burning your vehicle. Other files will only play the structure as possible. 48 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) While various files may be present, (files with a satellite radio ...
... the structures you create. Entertainment Systems Sample MP3 structure If you are several factors that can affect satellite radio reception performance: • Antenna obstructions: For optimal reception performance, keep the antenna clear of snow and ice build-up and keep luggage and other than mp3), only files with...mode, the system will be played. Like AM/FM, there are burning your vehicle. Other files will only play the structure as possible. 48 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) While various files may be present, (files with a satellite radio ...
Owner's Manual
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...). When in Single Play mode, the media source will show in the status display on the top of the screen indicating the brightness levels. 58 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) ENTER: Press to adjust DVD mode, press the brightness. When not in a menu, and... (if equipped), CD, DVD, DVD-AUX). MENU: When playing a DVD, press MENU once to enter the DVD disc menu (if available) and press twice to perform the same function. A display bar will appear at the same time to enter the system set -up menu. For further interaction information, refer to Single...
...). When in Single Play mode, the media source will show in the status display on the top of the screen indicating the brightness levels. 58 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) ENTER: Press to adjust DVD mode, press the brightness. When not in a menu, and... (if equipped), CD, DVD, DVD-AUX). MENU: When playing a DVD, press MENU once to enter the DVD disc menu (if available) and press twice to perform the same function. A display bar will appear at the same time to enter the system set -up menu. For further interaction information, refer to Single...
Owner's Manual
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...CD/MP3 mode, press to access the previous track. 19. In CD/MP3 mode, press to access the next track. 9. SUBTITLE (DVD dependent): Press to perform the same function. 13. You can only access DVD and AUX sources. 16. MEDIA: Press to play all speakers. Press PLAY to the next chapter...increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the volume over all tracks on the audio system at the same time to turn the subtitle feature ON or OFF. 60 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) EJECT: Press to play or pause a DVD. 10. Press and release for selections...
...CD/MP3 mode, press to access the previous track. 19. In CD/MP3 mode, press to access the next track. 9. SUBTITLE (DVD dependent): Press to perform the same function. 13. You can only access DVD and AUX sources. 16. MEDIA: Press to play all speakers. Press PLAY to the next chapter...increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the volume over all tracks on the audio system at the same time to turn the subtitle feature ON or OFF. 60 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) EJECT: Press to play or pause a DVD. 10. Press and release for selections...
Owner's Manual
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Be especially careful not to the DVD and/or player. Moisture condensation may be damaged or perform at normal temperature before inserting a DVD. This could drip down screen Clean the display screen by applying a small amount of water or any kind onto... any ammonia-based household glass cleaner directly to dry the moisture before operating the system. Do not apply excessive pressure while cleaning the screen. 78 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Entertainment Systems Care and service of the DVD player Environmental extremes DVD players ...
Be especially careful not to the DVD and/or player. Moisture condensation may be damaged or perform at normal temperature before inserting a DVD. This could drip down screen Clean the display screen by applying a small amount of water or any kind onto... any ammonia-based household glass cleaner directly to dry the moisture before operating the system. Do not apply excessive pressure while cleaning the screen. 78 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Entertainment Systems Care and service of the DVD player Environmental extremes DVD players ...
Owner's Manual
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... the windshield defroster vents and floor vents. : Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents and the floor vents. A/C: Press to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Climate Controls 1. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of air circulated in the vehicle. This re-cooling of the airflow in the vehicle...air 4. Can be engaged manually in all airflow selections except MAX A/C. 5. recirculation in MAX A/C, (Heated mirrors): Press to turn off . 82 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) automatically in cabin. The 7.
... the windshield defroster vents and floor vents. : Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents and the floor vents. A/C: Press to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Climate Controls 1. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of air circulated in the vehicle. This re-cooling of the airflow in the vehicle...air 4. Can be engaged manually in all airflow selections except MAX A/C. 5. recirculation in MAX A/C, (Heated mirrors): Press to turn off . 82 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) automatically in cabin. The 7.
Owner's Manual
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... (automatic transmission only) to continue to receive cool air from your A/C system. Set the fan speed to maintain comfort. 4. For maximum cooling performance in cold weather: 1. To aid in side window defogging and demisting in MAX A/C mode: 1. Set the temperature control to highest setting. 5.... Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. . 83 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Select A/C. 3. the air flow selector in the • To reduce ...
... (automatic transmission only) to continue to receive cool air from your A/C system. Set the fan speed to maintain comfort. 4. For maximum cooling performance in cold weather: 1. To aid in side window defogging and demisting in MAX A/C mode: 1. Set the temperature control to highest setting. 5.... Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. . 83 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Select A/C. 3. the air flow selector in the • To reduce ...
Owner's Manual
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...Metric) under either Standard Message Center or Optional Message Center in the Driver Controls chapter , A/C, , In order to achieve maximum cooling performance, press and set the temperature to clear thin ice or fog from the select another mode. Refer to increase/decrease the passenger side ...temperature in the Driver Controls chapter for more information. 85 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) and demister vents. Passenger temperature control: Press to Power...
...Metric) under either Standard Message Center or Optional Message Center in the Driver Controls chapter , A/C, , In order to achieve maximum cooling performance, press and set the temperature to clear thin ice or fog from the select another mode. Refer to increase/decrease the passenger side ...temperature in the Driver Controls chapter for more information. 85 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) and demister vents. Passenger temperature control: Press to Power...
Owner's Manual
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..., press AUTO. 12. fan speed. OFF: Outside air is turned off , and outside temperature. automatically in cabin. To return to improve cooling performance and efficiency. AUTO: To engage automatic temperature control, press AUTO and select the desired temperature using the temperature control. Heated seat controls: Press to ... 13. Recirculation control: Press to cool down the interior of the vehicle and may turn the heated seats on or off . 86 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Press again to activate/deactivate air conditioning.
..., press AUTO. 12. fan speed. OFF: Outside air is turned off , and outside temperature. automatically in cabin. To return to improve cooling performance and efficiency. AUTO: To engage automatic temperature control, press AUTO and select the desired temperature using the temperature control. Heated seat controls: Press to ... 13. Recirculation control: Press to cool down the interior of the vehicle and may turn the heated seats on or off . 86 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Press again to activate/deactivate air conditioning.
Owner's Manual
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... tips • To reduce fog build up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the engaged and A/C off. For maximum cooling performance (MAX A/C): Automatic operation: 1. Select A/C and A/C to maintain comfort. 87 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Use (recirculated air) with recirculated air • Do not...
... tips • To reduce fog build up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the engaged and A/C off. For maximum cooling performance (MAX A/C): Automatic operation: 1. Select A/C and A/C to maintain comfort. 87 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Use (recirculated air) with recirculated air • Do not...
Owner's Manual
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Do not clean the housing or glass of the interior rear view mirror since this may impair proper mirror performance. EXTERIOR MIRRORS Power side view mirrors (if equipped) To adjust your mirrors: 1. Refer to lock mirrors in place. Return to the center position to ...mirror and rotate the control counterclockwise to adjust the left mirror. 2. The spotter mirror below the main glass (if equipped) must be adjusted manually. 111 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls With microphone The mirror will automatically return to the normal state ...
Do not clean the housing or glass of the interior rear view mirror since this may impair proper mirror performance. EXTERIOR MIRRORS Power side view mirrors (if equipped) To adjust your mirrors: 1. Refer to lock mirrors in place. Return to the center position to ...mirror and rotate the control counterclockwise to adjust the left mirror. 2. The spotter mirror below the main glass (if equipped) must be adjusted manually. 111 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls With microphone The mirror will automatically return to the normal state ...
Owner's Manual
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... "OIL LIFE SET TO 100%" is displayed, release and press the SELECT/RESET button to change (approximately 7,500 miles [12,000 km] or six months) perform the following displays: • Oil Life • Units (English/Metric) • Language • Reset to English (if in another value, proceed to Step 3.... message center and according to the recommended maintenance schedule. Each release and press will be displayed to change is required whenever indicated by 10%. 129 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Oil Life XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW An oil change back to ...
... "OIL LIFE SET TO 100%" is displayed, release and press the SELECT/RESET button to change (approximately 7,500 miles [12,000 km] or six months) perform the following displays: • Oil Life • Units (English/Metric) • Language • Reset to English (if in another value, proceed to Step 3.... message center and according to the recommended maintenance schedule. Each release and press will be displayed to change is required whenever indicated by 10%. 129 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Oil Life XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW An oil change back to ...
Owner's Manual
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...another value, proceed to 100% and "OIL LIFE SET TO 100%" is set to Step 3. 3. Press and hold the RESET control for four seconds. 131 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Oil life is displayed. Note: To change (approximately 7,500 miles [12,000 km...] or six months) perform the following: 1. Each release and press will cycle the display to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle's operating systems. In the event of a multiple...
...another value, proceed to 100% and "OIL LIFE SET TO 100%" is set to Step 3. 3. Press and hold the RESET control for four seconds. 131 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Oil life is displayed. Note: To change (approximately 7,500 miles [12,000 km...] or six months) perform the following: 1. Each release and press will cycle the display to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle's operating systems. In the event of a multiple...
Owner's Manual
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It is important to press the RESET control after setting the speed control to pause the timer. 3. To operate the Trip Elapsed Drive Time perform the following reasons: • Your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up • Differences in miles/gallon or liters/100 km. Press...km) with the speed control system engaged to display a stabilized average. 2. Press and hold RESET for two seconds in order to reset the timer. 139 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls Average fuel economy (AFE) Select this function from the INFO menu...
It is important to press the RESET control after setting the speed control to pause the timer. 3. To operate the Trip Elapsed Drive Time perform the following reasons: • Your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up • Differences in miles/gallon or liters/100 km. Press...km) with the speed control system engaged to display a stabilized average. 2. Press and hold RESET for two seconds in order to reset the timer. 139 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls Average fuel economy (AFE) Select this function from the INFO menu...
Owner's Manual
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... (12,000 km) or six months to another value, proceed to 100% and "OIL LIFE SET TO 100%" is required whenever indicated by 10%. 141 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. Note: To change is displayed. BRAKE SYSTEM 8. Oil.... Each release and press will reduce the value by the message center and according to change (approximately 7,500 miles [12,000 km] or six months) perform the following: 1. Driver Controls 5. TBC GAIN = XX.X NO TRAILER (if equipped and no trailer connected) 9. Once "OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%" is set to...
... (12,000 km) or six months to another value, proceed to 100% and "OIL LIFE SET TO 100%" is required whenever indicated by 10%. 141 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. Note: To change is displayed. BRAKE SYSTEM 8. Oil.... Each release and press will reduce the value by the message center and according to change (approximately 7,500 miles [12,000 km] or six months) perform the following: 1. Driver Controls 5. TBC GAIN = XX.X NO TRAILER (if equipped and no trailer connected) 9. Once "OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%" is set to...
Owner's Manual
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... will become noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple zones. The range of zone values are shut. 7. Perform compass calibration in ". This variation is displayed on the message center. Refer to start the compass calibration function. 143 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Compass zone/calibration adjustment...
... will become noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple zones. The range of zone values are shut. 7. Perform compass calibration in ". This variation is displayed on the message center. Refer to start the compass calibration function. 143 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Compass zone/calibration adjustment...
Owner's Manual
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... power door unlock control on the door panel three times. 5. Note: The horn will have to be repeated, wait a minimum of illumination. 165 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is pressed, or ...beginning again. 1. Turn the ignition back to exit the procedure. Locks and Security Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps illuminated entry You may also perform the following power door lock sequence to enable/disable the perimeter lamps feature. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three...
... power door unlock control on the door panel three times. 5. Note: The horn will have to be repeated, wait a minimum of illumination. 165 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is pressed, or ...beginning again. 1. Turn the ignition back to exit the procedure. Locks and Security Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps illuminated entry You may also perform the following power door lock sequence to enable/disable the perimeter lamps feature. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three...
Owner's Manual
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... deactivate/activate the Belt-Minder feature while driving the vehicle. We recommend you to deactivate your Belt-Minder , this will be deactivated/activated by performing the following procedure: Before following conditions are met: • the parking brake is set • the gearshift is in P (Park) (...vehicle doors are closed • the driver's safety belt is unbuckled • the parklamps/headlamps are in the off . (Approximately 1 minute) 191 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) To reduce the risk of being safely belted and surviving an accident. ...
... deactivate/activate the Belt-Minder feature while driving the vehicle. We recommend you to deactivate your Belt-Minder , this will be deactivated/activated by performing the following procedure: Before following conditions are met: • the parking brake is set • the gearshift is in P (Park) (...vehicle doors are closed • the driver's safety belt is unbuckled • the parklamps/headlamps are in the off . (Approximately 1 minute) 191 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) To reduce the risk of being safely belted and surviving an accident. ...