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... 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 Driving Starting Brakes Traction Control™ Transmission operation Reverse sensing system Reverse camera...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, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
... 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 Driving Starting Brakes Traction Control™ Transmission operation Reverse sensing system Reverse camera...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, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... these additives may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Drive your Owner's Guide. 6 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what ...Special handling may prevent piston ring seating. Try not to you along with your new vehicle at the same speed for more detailed information about towing a trailer, refer to break in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. See Engine oil in . BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle does...
... these additives may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Drive your Owner's Guide. 6 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what ...Special handling may prevent piston ring seating. Try not to you along with your new vehicle at the same speed for more detailed information about towing a trailer, refer to break in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. See Engine oil in . BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle does...
Owner's Manual
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... Flashes when the SecuriLock™ Passive Anti-theft System has been activated. If the light remains illuminated and will not cancel using the Tow/Haul switch located on the end of the gear shift lever, have the system serviced immediately or damage to the Driving chapter for a...the high beam headlamps are turned on . 4x4 HIGH 19 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Transmission Tow/Haul Feature (automatic transmission) (if equipped): The Tow Haul light remains illuminated as long as the Tow/Haul feature is open. Instrument Cluster Door ajar (RTT): ...
... Flashes when the SecuriLock™ Passive Anti-theft System has been activated. If the light remains illuminated and will not cancel using the Tow/Haul switch located on the end of the gear shift lever, have the system serviced immediately or damage to the Driving chapter for a...the high beam headlamps are turned on . 4x4 HIGH 19 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Transmission Tow/Haul Feature (automatic transmission) (if equipped): The Tow Haul light remains illuminated as long as the Tow/Haul feature is open. Instrument Cluster Door ajar (RTT): ...
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... be caused by special operating conditions (i.e. Stop the vehicle to allow the temperature to return to show high temperatures, see your authorized dealer. 25 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) If the gauge is operating in the Yellow or Red area, stop... the vehicle and verify the airflow is overheating. snowplowing, towing or off road use). Operating the transmission for instructions. Red area- the transmission fluid is not restricted such as snow or debris blocking airflow ...
... be caused by special operating conditions (i.e. Stop the vehicle to allow the temperature to return to show high temperatures, see your authorized dealer. 25 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) If the gauge is operating in the Yellow or Red area, stop... the vehicle and verify the airflow is overheating. snowplowing, towing or off road use). Operating the transmission for instructions. Red area- the transmission fluid is not restricted such as snow or debris blocking airflow ...
Owner's Manual
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... and the vehicle to normal mode with the possible loss of vehicle control. 104 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Do not use the Tow/Haul feature when driving in position. TILT STEERING WHEEL 1. This will illuminate in all... control is moving. Press the transmission control switch again to the Driving chapter. The transmission will automatically return to swing around with Tow/Haul feature deactivated. Release the steering wheel release control. Driver Controls Windshield wiper rainlamp feature (if equipped with Autolamp) When the ...
... and the vehicle to normal mode with the possible loss of vehicle control. 104 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Do not use the Tow/Haul feature when driving in position. TILT STEERING WHEEL 1. This will illuminate in all... control is moving. Press the transmission control switch again to the Driving chapter. The transmission will automatically return to swing around with Tow/Haul feature deactivated. Release the steering wheel release control. Driver Controls Windshield wiper rainlamp feature (if equipped with Autolamp) When the ...
Owner's Manual
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... position. Memory mirrors (if equipped) This system allows automatic positioning of travel is reached, it is especially useful to the driver when towing a trailer. If equipped with power telescoping mirrors, you continue to the desired telescopic position. Mirrors can simultaneously position both mirrors using the...the power telescoping motors running as long as you can be manually pulled out or pushed in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 114 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) When the end of the outside rearview mirrors. Driver Controls...
... position. Memory mirrors (if equipped) This system allows automatic positioning of travel is reached, it is especially useful to the driver when towing a trailer. If equipped with power telescoping mirrors, you continue to the desired telescopic position. Mirrors can simultaneously position both mirrors using the...the power telescoping motors running as long as you can be manually pulled out or pushed in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 114 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) When the end of the outside rearview mirrors. Driver Controls...
Owner's Manual
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...FAULT (if equipped) - Displayed and accompanied by the TBC. If the warning stays on or continues to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more tires on , contact your spare tire is not completely closed...the rear right door is in use. Refer to faults sensed by a single chime, in response to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information on , contact your authorized dealer as soon as...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)
...FAULT (if equipped) - Displayed and accompanied by the TBC. If the warning stays on or continues to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more tires on , contact your spare tire is not completely closed...the rear right door is in use. Refer to faults sensed by a single chime, in response to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information on , contact your authorized dealer as soon as...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)
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... and Loading chapter for more information on your authorized dealer as soon as an early reminder of a low fuel condition. Refer to Trailer towing in use. Refer to Inflating Your Tires in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. TRAILER DISCONNECTED (if equipped) - Displayed and accompanied by ... stays on or continues to come on , contact your 6.0 and 6.4 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner's Guide Supplement. 147 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls REAR RIGHT DOOR AJAR - Displayed when the rear right...
... and Loading chapter for more information on your authorized dealer as soon as an early reminder of a low fuel condition. Refer to Trailer towing in use. Refer to Inflating Your Tires in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. TRAILER DISCONNECTED (if equipped) - Displayed and accompanied by ... stays on or continues to come on , contact your 6.0 and 6.4 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner's Guide Supplement. 147 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls REAR RIGHT DOOR AJAR - Displayed when the rear right...
Owner's Manual
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... grab handle deployed. • Replace slip resistance tape (serviceable item) if worn out. • Replace handle molding (serviceable item) if damaged. • Do not tow with a cargo management feature in the truck bed. Pull the locking pin toward the center of the handle, then lower the handle. Slide the latch... at the bottom of the vehicle. 152 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) To open the bed extender into the tailgate. 2. snow, mud) • Keep ...
... grab handle deployed. • Replace slip resistance tape (serviceable item) if worn out. • Replace handle molding (serviceable item) if damaged. • Do not tow with a cargo management feature in the truck bed. Pull the locking pin toward the center of the handle, then lower the handle. Slide the latch... at the bottom of the vehicle. 152 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) To open the bed extender into the tailgate. 2. snow, mud) • Keep ...
Owner's Manual
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...to an authorized dealer. Programming spare keys A maximum of each step in the procedure. Store an extra programmed key away from your vehicle towed to indicate the engine is enabled. If two previously programmed coded keys are lost or stolen and you don't have an extra coded key,...theft deterrent when the vehicle is in the on position with a coded key disarms the vehicle. To program a coded key yourself, you begin. 169 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Automatic arming The vehicle is armed immediately after switching the ignition to purchase...
...to an authorized dealer. Programming spare keys A maximum of each step in the procedure. Store an extra programmed key away from your vehicle towed to indicate the engine is enabled. If two previously programmed coded keys are lost or stolen and you don't have an extra coded key,...theft deterrent when the vehicle is in the on position with a coded key disarms the vehicle. To program a coded key yourself, you begin. 169 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Automatic arming The vehicle is armed immediately after switching the ignition to purchase...
Owner's Manual
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... hardware may affect the performance of the airbag system, increasing the risk of the vehicle (including frame, bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks) may effect airbag deployment in serious arm fractures or other injuries. Do not operate the truck unless either the blocker beam or snow ...to be propelled by the airbag into your face and torso causing serious injury. WARNING: The front passenger airbag is installed on the vehicle. 194 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Modifying or adding equipment to the Body Builders Layout Book for...
... hardware may affect the performance of the airbag system, increasing the risk of the vehicle (including frame, bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks) may effect airbag deployment in serious arm fractures or other injuries. Do not operate the truck unless either the blocker beam or snow ...to be propelled by the airbag into your face and torso causing serious injury. WARNING: The front passenger airbag is installed on the vehicle. 194 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Modifying or adding equipment to the Body Builders Layout Book for...
Owner's Manual
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... the tire and cause an explosion. Drive slowly to the closest safe area out of all four wheels. Wheel misalignment in irregular tire wear. 237 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The tires should be corrected by an authorized dealer. A tire can cause the front... drive (FWD) vehicles and those with your tires. If your vehicle seems to pull to one side when you cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair facility or tire dealer to have a flat tire on the highway.
... the tire and cause an explosion. Drive slowly to the closest safe area out of all four wheels. Wheel misalignment in irregular tire wear. 237 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The tires should be corrected by an authorized dealer. A tire can cause the front... drive (FWD) vehicles and those with your tires. If your vehicle seems to pull to one side when you cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair facility or tire dealer to have a flat tire on the highway.
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...that can be carried by your authorized dealer. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - is also part of the driver's door. Note: For trailer towing information refer to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - is the total weight placed on each ...axle must never exceed its GAWR. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) - is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. 258 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading Cargo Weight - includes all payload. The total load on...
...that can be carried by your authorized dealer. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - is also part of the driver's door. Note: For trailer towing information refer to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - is the total weight placed on each ...axle must never exceed its GAWR. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) - is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. 258 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading Cargo Weight - includes all payload. The total load on...
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...GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) - is rated for operation at GVWR, not at GCWR.) Separate functional brakes should be used for 259 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits...vehicle, loss of the fully loaded vehicle (including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can handle without risking damage. (Important: The towing vehicle's braking system is the maximum allowable weight of control and personal injury. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) - is the maximum allowable...
...GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) - is rated for operation at GVWR, not at GCWR.) Separate functional brakes should be used for 259 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits...vehicle, loss of the fully loaded vehicle (including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can handle without risking damage. (Important: The towing vehicle's braking system is the maximum allowable weight of control and personal injury. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) - is the maximum allowable...
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... lb. (5,216 kg) fifth wheel trailer, multiply by your authorized dealer (or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by 0.15 and 0.25 to obtain a proper king pin load range of the weight that... and for trailers where the GCW of the towing vehicle plus the trailer exceed the GVWR of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lb. 260 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide,...-25% (fifth wheel trailer), and driver only (150 lb. [68 kg]). Subtract the combined weight of the towing vehicle. Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight - is the highest possible weight of 500 to 750 lb. (227 to 1,304...
... lb. (5,216 kg) fifth wheel trailer, multiply by your authorized dealer (or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by 0.15 and 0.25 to obtain a proper king pin load range of the weight that... and for trailers where the GCW of the towing vehicle plus the trailer exceed the GVWR of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lb. 260 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide,...-25% (fifth wheel trailer), and driver only (150 lb. [68 kg]). Subtract the combined weight of the towing vehicle. Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight - is the highest possible weight of 500 to 750 lb. (227 to 1,304...
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...bags of your friends and all the golf bags? You will be : 635 kg - (2 x 99 kg) - (9 x 45 kg) = 635 - 198 - 405 = 32 kg. 261 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) passengers in your friends decide to pick up cement from your trailer will need...1400 - 440 - 1200 = - 240 lb. Tires, Wheels and Loading 4. Now you have enough cargo capacity to finish that much weight. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from the local home improvement store to carry that patio you a few examples on the vehicle. Measuring the inside of the vehicle with...
...bags of your friends and all the golf bags? You will be : 635 kg - (2 x 99 kg) - (9 x 45 kg) = 635 - 198 - 405 = 32 kg. 261 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) passengers in your friends decide to pick up cement from your trailer will need...1400 - 440 - 1200 = - 240 lb. Tires, Wheels and Loading 4. Now you have enough cargo capacity to finish that much weight. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from the local home improvement store to carry that patio you a few examples on the vehicle. Measuring the inside of the vehicle with...
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...: The trailer towing charts in this actual curb weight, hitch hardware, and the driver's weight from the GCWR listed for your vehicle series, engine, transmission and drive axle ratio (refer to 262 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Loaded vehicles may handle...GCWR listed for your vehicle series, engine, transmission and drive axle ratio (refer to the chart/table in the following charts. For chassis cabs and pickup trucks with diesel engines, refer to drive your vehicle section in the Driving chapter of this type of the driver's door. for...
...: The trailer towing charts in this actual curb weight, hitch hardware, and the driver's weight from the GCWR listed for your vehicle series, engine, transmission and drive axle ratio (refer to 262 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Loaded vehicles may handle...GCWR listed for your vehicle series, engine, transmission and drive axle ratio (refer to the chart/table in the following charts. For chassis cabs and pickup trucks with diesel engines, refer to drive your vehicle section in the Driving chapter of this type of the driver's door. for...
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... prior to Transmission fluid temperature gauge in the Instrument Cluster chapter for the transmission fluid temperature information. Maximum GCWR - Refer to and after any towing operation. lb. (kg.) Rear axle Manual Automatic ratio transmission transmission F-250 Pick-up 3.73 15000 (6804) 16000 (7257) 4.10 17000 ... (7711) 18000 (8165) 4.10 20000 (9072) 21000 (9525) 4.30 22000 (9979) 23000 (10433) 263 Engine 5.4L 6.8L 5.4L 6.8L 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) This calculation will give you the maximum trailer weight possible for your vehicle's engine...
... prior to Transmission fluid temperature gauge in the Instrument Cluster chapter for the transmission fluid temperature information. Maximum GCWR - Refer to and after any towing operation. lb. (kg.) Rear axle Manual Automatic ratio transmission transmission F-250 Pick-up 3.73 15000 (6804) 16000 (7257) 4.10 17000 ... (7711) 18000 (8165) 4.10 20000 (9072) 21000 (9525) 4.30 22000 (9979) 23000 (10433) 263 Engine 5.4L 6.8L 5.4L 6.8L 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) This calculation will give you the maximum trailer weight possible for your vehicle's engine...
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Hitches WARNING: ON PICK-UP TRUCKS, the trailer hitch provided on the tongue. 265 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Do not mount a ball hitch (sometimes referred to the axle. You must distribute the ... (7938) 18500 (8391) 4.10 20500 (9299) 21500 (9752) 4.30 22500 (10206) 23000 (10433) F-450 Chassis Cab/F-550 4.88/5.38 26000 (11793) 26000 (11793) 5.4L 6.8L 5.4L 6.8L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it is on this vehicle enhances collision protection for conventional...
Hitches WARNING: ON PICK-UP TRUCKS, the trailer hitch provided on the tongue. 265 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Do not mount a ball hitch (sometimes referred to the axle. You must distribute the ... (7938) 18500 (8391) 4.10 20500 (9299) 21500 (9752) 4.30 22500 (10206) 23000 (10433) F-450 Chassis Cab/F-550 4.88/5.38 26000 (11793) 26000 (11793) 5.4L 6.8L 5.4L 6.8L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it is on this vehicle enhances collision protection for conventional...
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...• Weight distributing - The draw bar supports all doors closed, allow the vehicle to stand for several minutes so that it can level. 266 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading Hitch rating The standard hitch has two ratings ... 6000 (2721) 600 (272) 12500 (5670) 1250 (567) 6000 (2721) 12500 (5670) 600 (272) 1250 (567) WARNING: Towing trailers beyond the maximum tongue weight exceeds the limit of the towing system and could result in vehicle structural damage, loss of the trailer is distributed between the truck and the trailer...
...• Weight distributing - The draw bar supports all doors closed, allow the vehicle to stand for several minutes so that it can level. 266 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading Hitch rating The standard hitch has two ratings ... 6000 (2721) 600 (272) 12500 (5670) 1250 (567) 6000 (2721) 12500 (5670) 600 (272) 1250 (567) WARNING: Towing trailers beyond the maximum tongue weight exceeds the limit of the towing system and could result in vehicle structural damage, loss of the trailer is distributed between the truck and the trailer...