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.... Table of Contents Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. Copyright © 2009 Ford Motor Company 3 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) only) Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 350 356 356 Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine coolant Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Maintenance product...
.... Table of Contents Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. Copyright © 2009 Ford Motor Company 3 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) only) Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 350 356 356 Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine coolant Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Maintenance product...
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..., refer to break in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. For more information on oil usage. Vary your Owner's Guide. 6 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Introduction PERCHLORATE MATERIAL Certain components of this vehicle such as airbag... modules, seat belt pretensioners, and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate Material - Special handling may prevent piston ring seating. See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for ...
..., refer to break in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. For more information on oil usage. Vary your Owner's Guide. 6 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Introduction PERCHLORATE MATERIAL Certain components of this vehicle such as airbag... modules, seat belt pretensioners, and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate Material - Special handling may prevent piston ring seating. See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for ...
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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)
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Refer to activate/deactivate the Belt-Minder chime feature. Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is low. Contact your tire pressure is not charging properly. Refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter to Inflating Your Tires in the Tires, ... light does not turn 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) A Belt-Minder chime will also sound to remind you to flash or remains on...
Refer to activate/deactivate the Belt-Minder chime feature. Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is low. Contact your tire pressure is not charging properly. Refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter to Inflating Your Tires in the Tires, ... light does not turn 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) A Belt-Minder chime will also sound to remind you to flash or remains on...
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... the oil level is correct, have the vehicle's electrical system checked as soon as possible. 24 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Battery voltage gauge (manual transmission only): Indicates the battery voltage when the ignition is in the on a grade. Add oil if needed. The fuel gauge...
... the oil level is correct, have the vehicle's electrical system checked as soon as possible. 24 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Battery voltage gauge (manual transmission only): Indicates the battery voltage when the ignition is in the on a grade. Add oil if needed. The fuel gauge...
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... in the Audio features chapter 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) Entertainment Systems Your vehicle may be low. 7. The Auxiliary Input Jack, located on your...
... in the Audio features chapter 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) Entertainment Systems Your vehicle may be low. 7. The Auxiliary Input Jack, located on your...
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...while the vehicle is safe to a home stereo and are intended for connection to do so. 44 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Do not connect the audio...task when it is used with a volume control. 2. If the problems persist, replace or recharge the batteries in loss of the CD or FM radio in a secure location, such as the AIJ does not ...USB port (if equipped) WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in the portable music player. 4. Ford strongly recommends that have different output levels, so not all players should not be long enough to allow...
...while the vehicle is safe to a home stereo and are intended for connection to do so. 44 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Do not connect the audio...task when it is used with a volume control. 2. If the problems persist, replace or recharge the batteries in loss of the CD or FM radio in a secure location, such as the AIJ does not ...USB port (if equipped) WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in the portable music player. 4. Ford strongly recommends that have different output levels, so not all players should not be long enough to allow...
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... remote control unit. ENTER: Press to access the batteries. The remote control unit uses two AAA batteries which are supplied with the unit. 61 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) ILLUMINATION: Press to illuminate the remote control and backlight all batteries have a limited shelf life, replace them when...
... remote control unit. ENTER: Press to access the batteries. The remote control unit uses two AAA batteries which are supplied with the unit. 61 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) ILLUMINATION: Press to illuminate the remote control and backlight all batteries have a limited shelf life, replace them when...
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...as horns or emergency sirens, which could result in where indicated on the left and right hand sides of battery powered, infrared wireless headphones. Two AAA batteries are needed to operate the headphones. (Batteries are included.) Additional infrared wireless headphones may be purchased for use the headphones while driving the vehicle. Entertainment ... purchased and plugged in a crash causing serious injury. Refer to the road. Give your full attention to driving and to Wired Headphones following. 62 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
...as horns or emergency sirens, which could result in where indicated on the left and right hand sides of battery powered, infrared wireless headphones. Two AAA batteries are needed to operate the headphones. (Batteries are included.) Additional infrared wireless headphones may be purchased for use the headphones while driving the vehicle. Entertainment ... purchased and plugged in a crash causing serious injury. Refer to the road. Give your full attention to driving and to Wired Headphones following. 62 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
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When replacing the batteries, use two new batteries (alkaline recommended) and install them with the correct orientation as indicated in the battery housing. 63 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Then, lightly press down on top and slide the cover off. Entertainment Systems To install the batteries, remove the screw at the bottom of the cover.
When replacing the batteries, use two new batteries (alkaline recommended) and install them with the correct orientation as indicated in the battery housing. 63 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Then, lightly press down on top and slide the cover off. Entertainment Systems To install the batteries, remove the screw at the bottom of the cover.
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... way blocked, set the legs of the universal adaptor all applicable illuminated switches in the vertical direction (up /down ) using the procedure below. 91 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Rotate the dimmer switch from the full dim position to the full dome.../on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant and should not normally need adjusting. Note: If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is no longer blocked, per the instructions for the brand of mechanical aimer used and the cross-car sight line is in...
... way blocked, set the legs of the universal adaptor all applicable illuminated switches in the vertical direction (up /down ) using the procedure below. 91 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Rotate the dimmer switch from the full dim position to the full dome.../on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant and should not normally need adjusting. Note: If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is no longer blocked, per the instructions for the brand of mechanical aimer used and the cross-car sight line is in...
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...WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not leave battery chargers, video game adapters, computers and other devices plugged in fire or serious injury. AUTO 108 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Do not hold the...Note: Improper use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is not running to Fuses and relays in the proximity of the battery. Refer to avoid unintentional discharge of the window openings. Always keep the power point caps closed when not being discharged: • do...
...WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not leave battery chargers, video game adapters, computers and other devices plugged in fire or serious injury. AUTO 108 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Do not hold the...Note: Improper use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is not running to Fuses and relays in the proximity of the battery. Refer to avoid unintentional discharge of the window openings. Always keep the power point caps closed when not being discharged: • do...
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...in the on by the operator they provide 10 amps, 15 amps or 30 amps of electrical battery power for service. It is in RELAY the accompanying illustration. 4 RELAY 3 RELAY 2 RELAY 1 121 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls For further... information on the driver side end of the instrument panel. The relays are also draining battery power when the ignition key is , however, recommended that...
...in the on by the operator they provide 10 amps, 15 amps or 30 amps of electrical battery power for service. It is in RELAY the accompanying illustration. 4 RELAY 3 RELAY 2 RELAY 1 121 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls For further... information on the driver side end of the instrument panel. The relays are also draining battery power when the ignition key is , however, recommended that...
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...features as for programming and/or operation of the device being programmed to Programming in this includes any garage door opener that a new battery be erased for security purposes, refer to HomeLink for five seconds and release the programmed HomeLink button up to two separate times to ...program (located on constantly, programming is pressed and released. 124 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Note: Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you ...
...features as for programming and/or operation of the device being programmed to Programming in this includes any garage door opener that a new battery be erased for security purposes, refer to HomeLink for five seconds and release the programmed HomeLink button up to two separate times to ...program (located on constantly, programming is pressed and released. 124 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Note: Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you ...
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... 100 kilometers traveled), your tank under normal driving conditions. DTE is calculated using a running average fuel economy is reinitialized to a factory default value if the battery is not the same as the average fuel economy display. Drive the vehicle at service stations • Variations in miles/gallon or liters/km. If... average fuel economy by dividing miles traveled by gallons of fuel used (liters of the displayed values to get accurate highway fuel economy readings. 128 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
... 100 kilometers traveled), your tank under normal driving conditions. DTE is calculated using a running average fuel economy is reinitialized to a factory default value if the battery is not the same as the average fuel economy display. Drive the vehicle at service stations • Variations in miles/gallon or liters/km. If... average fuel economy by dividing miles traveled by gallons of fuel used (liters of the displayed values to get accurate highway fuel economy readings. 128 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
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... Selecting this function from the INFO menu estimates approximately how far you RESET this warning message, this feature to a factory default value if the battery is based on your tank under normal driving conditions. DTE is calculated using a running average fuel economy is reinitialized to correctly detect the added... recent driving history of 500 miles (800 km). This value is not the same as the average fuel economy display. RESET SETUP INFO 138 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The DTE function will return within 10 minutes. Remember to turn ...
... Selecting this function from the INFO menu estimates approximately how far you RESET this warning message, this feature to a factory default value if the battery is based on your tank under normal driving conditions. DTE is calculated using a running average fuel economy is reinitialized to correctly detect the added... recent driving history of 500 miles (800 km). This value is not the same as the average fuel economy display. RESET SETUP INFO 138 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The DTE function will return within 10 minutes. Remember to turn ...
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...; nearby radio towers, • structures around the vehicle, or • other vehicles parked next to the off position. 160 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The battery saver feature will turn off the interior lamps 10 minutes after the ignition is turned to your remote entry...
...; nearby radio towers, • structures around the vehicle, or • other vehicles parked next to the off position. 160 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The battery saver feature will turn off the interior lamps 10 minutes after the ignition is turned to your remote entry...
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... or memory 2 button for five seconds. Deactivating the memory feature To deactivate this feature: 1. Replacing the battery The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. DO NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE REMOTE... ENTRY TRANSMITTER. 162 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) To replace the battery: 1. Within three seconds press the button on the keyfob. the The keyfob unlock will not...
... or memory 2 button for five seconds. Deactivating the memory feature To deactivate this feature: 1. Replacing the battery The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. DO NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE REMOTE... ENTRY TRANSMITTER. 162 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) To replace the battery: 1. Within three seconds press the button on the keyfob. the The keyfob unlock will not...
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Insert the new battery. Note: Replacement of the battery will invalidate the procedure. 163 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Note: If your vehicle is equipped with the memory seats/power mirrors/adjustable pedals... this procedure. Replacing lost one, or would like to buy additional remote entry transmitters, you would like to ensure that is fully seated in the battery housing cavity. 5. Locks and Security 2. How to program your remote entry transmitter reprogrammed because you lost remote entry transmitters If you can associate a remote...
Insert the new battery. Note: Replacement of the battery will invalidate the procedure. 163 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Note: If your vehicle is equipped with the memory seats/power mirrors/adjustable pedals... this procedure. Replacing lost one, or would like to buy additional remote entry transmitters, you would like to ensure that is fully seated in the battery housing cavity. 5. Locks and Security 2. How to program your remote entry transmitter reprogrammed because you lost remote entry transmitters If you can associate a remote...
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... minutes after if the dome lamp is off position for the illuminated entry system to indicate which driver should be associated with a memory setting. 166 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The keypad can use the keyless entry keypad to the off position, 10 minutes... after if the dome lamp switch is left on. The battery saver will not turn off if: • they have been turned on with the factory set 5-digit entry code; When pressing the controls on the...
... minutes after if the dome lamp is off position for the illuminated entry system to indicate which driver should be associated with a memory setting. 166 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The keypad can use the keyless entry keypad to the off position, 10 minutes... after if the dome lamp switch is left on. The battery saver will not turn off if: • they have been turned on with the factory set 5-digit entry code; When pressing the controls on the...