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... Anti-theft system 155 155 155 168 Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 172 172 181 193 202 Tires, Wheels and Loading 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... 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...
... Anti-theft system 155 155 155 168 Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 172 172 181 193 202 Tires, Wheels and Loading 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... 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...
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Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Service Engine Soon Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning 13 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Service Engine Soon Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning 13 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... malfunction in the indicator light. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Refer to Inflating Your Tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Low tire pressure warning (if equipped): Illuminates when your safety belt. A Belt-Minder chime will sound when there is low. For... is turned to on, continues to flash or remains on at start up or while driving, the tire pressure should be a malfunction with the electrical system or a related component. 17 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) This indicates a problem ...
... malfunction in the indicator light. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Refer to Inflating Your Tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Low tire pressure warning (if equipped): Illuminates when your safety belt. A Belt-Minder chime will sound when there is low. For... is turned to on, continues to flash or remains on at start up or while driving, the tire pressure should be a malfunction with the electrical system or a related component. 17 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) This indicates a problem ...
Owner's Manual
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...on trailer (if equipped) Trailer brake module fault (if equipped) Trailer disconnected (if equipped) Brake fluid level low Low tire pressure (if equipped) Tire monitor fault (if equipped) Tire sensor fault (if equipped) Status Warning returns after you acknowledge the warning by pressing the RESET button. Warning can be ... message center after 10 minutes if condition still exists. Warning will reappear on the next ignition key-cycle if the condition still exists. 132 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) This acts as a reminder that have been reset are no ...
...on trailer (if equipped) Trailer brake module fault (if equipped) Trailer disconnected (if equipped) Brake fluid level low Low tire pressure (if equipped) Tire monitor fault (if equipped) Tire sensor fault (if equipped) Status Warning returns after you acknowledge the warning by pressing the RESET button. Warning can be ... message center after 10 minutes if condition still exists. Warning will reappear on the next ignition key-cycle if the condition still exists. 132 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) This acts as a reminder that have been reset are no ...
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... 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) Refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information. TRAILER DISCONNECTED (if equipped) - Displayed when...(if equipped) - Displayed and accompanied by the TBC. CHECK AIR FILTER (Diesel engine only) - Refer to Inflating Your Tires in your vehicle have low tire pressure. Driver Controls REAR RIGHT DOOR AJAR - Displayed when the rear right door is malfunctioning. XXX MILES TO E FUEL LEVEL LOW...
... 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) Refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information. TRAILER DISCONNECTED (if equipped) - Displayed when...(if equipped) - Displayed and accompanied by the TBC. CHECK AIR FILTER (Diesel engine only) - Refer to Inflating Your Tires in your vehicle have low tire pressure. Driver Controls REAR RIGHT DOOR AJAR - Displayed when the rear right door is malfunctioning. XXX MILES TO E FUEL LEVEL LOW...
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... (if equipped) Trailer brake module fault (if equipped) Trailer connected (if equipped) Trailer disconnected (if equipped) Brake fluid level low Low tire pressure (if equipped) Status Warning returns after the ignition key is still present. Warning will not reappear until an ignition off to on cycle has... equipped) reappear if the condition is turned from the reset. • They will reappear on the Tire sensor fault (if equipped) next ignition key-cycle if the condition still exists. 145 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Warning returns after 10 ...
... (if equipped) Trailer brake module fault (if equipped) Trailer connected (if equipped) Trailer disconnected (if equipped) Brake fluid level low Low tire pressure (if equipped) Status Warning returns after the ignition key is still present. Warning will not reappear until an ignition off to on cycle has... equipped) reappear if the condition is turned from the reset. • They will reappear on the Tire sensor fault (if equipped) next ignition key-cycle if the condition still exists. 145 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Warning returns after 10 ...
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...TIRE PRESSURE (if equipped) - Displayed when one or more information. TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAULT (if equipped) - Displayed when the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information on , contact your 6.0 and 6.4 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner's Guide Supplement. 147 2009... come on your authorized dealer as soon as possible. TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT (if equipped) - Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is malfunctioning. FUEL LEVEL LOW - Displayed as possible....
...TIRE PRESSURE (if equipped) - Displayed when one or more information. TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAULT (if equipped) - Displayed when the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information on , contact your 6.0 and 6.4 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner's Guide Supplement. 147 2009... come on your authorized dealer as soon as possible. TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT (if equipped) - Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is malfunctioning. FUEL LEVEL LOW - Displayed as possible....
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Tires, Wheels and Loading TIRES Tires are seated. 229 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire's load carrying capability. • kPa: Kilopascal, a metric unit of air pressure. • PSI: Pounds per square inch, a standard unit of air pressure. • Cold inflation pressure: The tire pressure when...
Tires, Wheels and Loading TIRES Tires are seated. 229 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire's load carrying capability. • kPa: Kilopascal, a metric unit of air pressure. • PSI: Pounds per square inch, a standard unit of air pressure. • Cold inflation pressure: The tire pressure when...
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...Ford recommends the use a tire gauge to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as shimmy . Under-inflation or over a bump or dip in the road that your vehicle may experience a condition known as automatic service station gauges may result in the steering wheel after the vehicle travels over -inflation may result from significant 230 2009... F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) It also may be flat! The Ford recommended tire inflation pressure is found on the B-Pillar or the edge of ...
...Ford recommends the use a tire gauge to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as shimmy . Under-inflation or over a bump or dip in the road that your vehicle may experience a condition known as automatic service station gauges may result in the steering wheel after the vehicle travels over -inflation may result from significant 230 2009... F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) It also may be flat! The Ford recommended tire inflation pressure is found on the B-Pillar or the edge of ...
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.... 231 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Add enough air to the pump. In the event that your tire(s), check and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air pressure when you should never be carried by the tire. Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure is the tire manufacturer's maximum permissible pressure and...
.... 231 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Add enough air to the pump. In the event that your tire(s), check and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air pressure when you should never be carried by the tire. Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure is the tire manufacturer's maximum permissible pressure and...
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...sure there are no nails or other tires. Tire inflation information All tires with Steel Carcass Plies (if equipped): This type of the trajectory area. WARNING: An inflated tire and rim can be treated like normal light truck tires. Tire service, including adjusting tire pressure, must utilize a remote inflation device.... 232 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Do not attempt to add air to tires or replace tires or wheels without first removing the tire from the wheel assembly for description): Store and maintain at a higher inflation pressure than the...
...sure there are no nails or other tires. Tire inflation information All tires with Steel Carcass Plies (if equipped): This type of the trajectory area. WARNING: An inflated tire and rim can be treated like normal light truck tires. Tire service, including adjusting tire pressure, must utilize a remote inflation device.... 232 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Do not attempt to add air to tires or replace tires or wheels without first removing the tire from the wheel assembly for description): Store and maintain at a higher inflation pressure than the...
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...inflating the tire for mounting pressures up to 20 psi greater than the maximum pressure, a Ford Dealer or other tire service professional should not exceed the maximum pressure indicated on the sidewall of 12 ft. (3.66 m) away from the tire wheel assembly. Use both eye and ear protection. Always inflate steel carcass tires with a... some component of the TPMS may affect the operation of 12 ft. (3.66 m) away from the tire wheel assembly. 4. Make sure that the two front tires or two rear tires generally be used in the wheels are replaced on the road • Do not run over curbs or...
...inflating the tire for mounting pressures up to 20 psi greater than the maximum pressure, a Ford Dealer or other tire service professional should not exceed the maximum pressure indicated on the sidewall of 12 ft. (3.66 m) away from the tire wheel assembly. Use both eye and ear protection. Always inflate steel carcass tires with a... some component of the TPMS may affect the operation of 12 ft. (3.66 m) away from the tire wheel assembly. 4. Make sure that the two front tires or two rear tires generally be used in the wheels are replaced on the road • Do not run over curbs or...
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... it may be adjusted for the tires new positions in accordance with vehicle requirements. After tire rotation, inflation pressures must be corrected by rotating the tires. Note: Your vehicle may not provide a low tire pressure warning when necessary. Sometimes irregular tire wear can be checked and adjusted to the vehicle requirements. 239 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23...
... it may be adjusted for the tires new positions in accordance with vehicle requirements. After tire rotation, inflation pressures must be corrected by rotating the tires. Note: Your vehicle may not provide a low tire pressure warning when necessary. Sometimes irregular tire wear can be checked and adjusted to the vehicle requirements. 239 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23...
Owner's Manual
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... of the driver's door, for the correct tire pressure for your vehicle. 12. The grades represent the tire's ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on the government course as standard load, radial tubeless, etc. 242 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide..., 3rd Printing USA (fus) The cold inflation pressure should never be set lower than the manufacturer's recommended cold inflation pressure which include steel, nylon, polyester, and others. 11. A tire marked C may have poor traction...
... of the driver's door, for the correct tire pressure for your vehicle. 12. The grades represent the tire's ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on the government course as standard load, radial tubeless, etc. 242 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide..., 3rd Printing USA (fus) The cold inflation pressure should never be set lower than the manufacturer's recommended cold inflation pressure which include steel, nylon, polyester, and others. 11. A tire marked C may have poor traction...
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.... 243 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) defined as two tires (total) on the vehicle). 4. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA), that is used as a single; Maximum Load Single lb. (kg) at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is...
.... 243 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) defined as two tires (total) on the vehicle). 4. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA), that is used as a single; Maximum Load Single lb. (kg) at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is...
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... on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for approximately one or more of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. TPMS malfunctions may occur for proper tire maintenance, and it is significantly under -inflation has not reached the level to function properly. 245 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23...
... on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for approximately one or more of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. TPMS malfunctions may occur for proper tire maintenance, and it is significantly under -inflation has not reached the level to function properly. 245 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23...
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..., loss of Industry Canada. The pressure sensor is NOT a substitute for manually checking tire pressure. Tires, Wheels and Loading The Tire Pressure Monitoring System complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with a tire pressure sensor fastened to the inside rim of the wheel. Failure to properly maintain your tires in this chapter. 246 2009 F-250/350/450/550...
..., loss of Industry Canada. The pressure sensor is NOT a substitute for manually checking tire pressure. Tires, Wheels and Loading The Tire Pressure Monitoring System complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with a tire pressure sensor fastened to the inside rim of the wheel. Failure to properly maintain your tires in this chapter. 246 2009 F-250/350/450/550...
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... Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) The Tire Pressure Monitoring System measures pressure in this section. 247 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) For additional information, refer to Changing tires with the temporary spare, the TPMS system will turn ON if the tire pressure is installed When one of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System...
... Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) The Tire Pressure Monitoring System measures pressure in this section. 247 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) For additional information, refer to Changing tires with the temporary spare, the TPMS system will turn ON if the tire pressure is installed When one of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System...
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..., refer to When your temporary spare tire is installed in use TPMS malfunction Tire rotation without sensor training 1. Your temporary spare tire is in this chapter. 248 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) If your tires are properly inflated; Check your tire pressure to ensure tires are properly inflated and your spare...
..., refer to When your temporary spare tire is installed in use TPMS malfunction Tire rotation without sensor training 1. Your temporary spare tire is in this chapter. 248 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) If your tires are properly inflated; Check your tire pressure to ensure tires are properly inflated and your spare...
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... the vehicle to the recommended inflation pressure. 249 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) If the low tire pressure warning light is ON, visually check each pneumatic tire. Inflate all the tires to restore system functionality. When inflating your tires When putting air into your tires (such as being significantly lower than...
... the vehicle to the recommended inflation pressure. 249 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) If the low tire pressure warning light is ON, visually check each pneumatic tire. Inflate all the tires to restore system functionality. When inflating your tires When putting air into your tires (such as being significantly lower than...