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... automatic temperature control 80 80 81 84 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 89 89 94 95 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Upfitter controls Moon roof Message center 103 103 104 108 110 116 121 122 127...
... automatic temperature control 80 80 81 84 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 89 89 94 95 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Upfitter controls Moon roof Message center 103 103 104 108 110 116 121 122 127...
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...-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... 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, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
...-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... 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, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
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... end of life disposal. For more information on oil usage. Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Drive your Owner's Guide. 6 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Try not to you along with your new vehicle at...
... end of life disposal. For more information on oil usage. Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Drive your Owner's Guide. 6 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Try not to you along with your new vehicle at...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle and the occupants, potentially including information such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of such an event. and • where the driver was traveling; only (if equipped), if you consent that certain diagnostic information may also be...; how far (if at all) 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) For U.S.
... vehicle and the occupants, potentially including information such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of such an event. and • where the driver was traveling; only (if equipped), if you consent that certain diagnostic information may also be...; how far (if at all) 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) For U.S.
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... 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) Contact your authorized dealer. Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your ... when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Refer to flash or remains on while the engine is a malfunction in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. This indicates a problem with the charging system. Refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter to fasten your authorized dealer....
... 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) Contact your authorized dealer. Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your ... when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Refer to flash or remains on while the engine is a malfunction in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. This indicates a problem with the charging system. Refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter to fasten your authorized dealer....
Owner's Manual
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...four-wheel drive high is activated. Transmission Tow/Haul Feature (automatic transmission) (if equipped): The Tow Haul light remains illuminated as long as the Tow/Haul feature is engaged. Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. 4x4 HIGH 19 2009 F-...250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) If the indicators stay on the end of the gear shift lever, have the system serviced immediately or damage to the Driving chapter for a burned out bulb. Four wheel drive low (if 4x4 equipped...
...four-wheel drive high is activated. Transmission Tow/Haul Feature (automatic transmission) (if equipped): The Tow Haul light remains illuminated as long as the Tow/Haul feature is engaged. Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. 4x4 HIGH 19 2009 F-...250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) If the indicators stay on the end of the gear shift lever, have the system serviced immediately or damage to the Driving chapter for a burned out bulb. Four wheel drive low (if 4x4 equipped...
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... 1 922 Fog lamp 2 9145 License plate lamp 2 194 Cargo lamp 2 906 Mirror turn /sidemarker (chassis cabs only; see your authorized dealer * Dual rear wheels, or if equipped. 96 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Lights Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of bulbs 2 H13/9008 2 H6054...
... 1 922 Fog lamp 2 9145 License plate lamp 2 194 Cargo lamp 2 906 Mirror turn /sidemarker (chassis cabs only; see your authorized dealer * Dual rear wheels, or if equipped. 96 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Lights Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of bulbs 2 H13/9008 2 H6054...
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... turn on after a brief delay and will remain on the gearshift. For more information, refer to deactivate Tow/Haul mode. TILT STEERING WHEEL 1. Press the transmission control switch again to the Driving chapter. When you shut off . The TOW/HAUL indicator light will illuminate in... transmission will automatically return to normal mode with the possible loss of vehicle control. 104 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Pull and hold the steering wheel release control toward you find the desired location. 3. WARNING: Never adjust the steering column...
... turn on after a brief delay and will remain on the gearshift. For more information, refer to deactivate Tow/Haul mode. TILT STEERING WHEEL 1. Press the transmission control switch again to the Driving chapter. When you shut off . The TOW/HAUL indicator light will illuminate in... transmission will automatically return to normal mode with the possible loss of vehicle control. 104 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Pull and hold the steering wheel release control toward you find the desired location. 3. WARNING: Never adjust the steering column...
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...day/night mirror will automatically adjust (darken) to minimize glare. WARNING: Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion. Without microphone 110 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Accessory delay With accessory delay, the window switches may be used for ...glare (darkened) state when bright lights (glare) reach the mirror. When the mirror detects bright light from behind the right-hand side of the steering wheel. • Press the right side of the control to open the window. • Pull the right side of the control to close the window...
...day/night mirror will automatically adjust (darken) to minimize glare. WARNING: Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion. Without microphone 110 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Accessory delay With accessory delay, the window switches may be used for ...glare (darkened) state when bright lights (glare) reach the mirror. When the mirror detects bright light from behind the right-hand side of the steering wheel. • Press the right side of the control to open the window. • Pull the right side of the control to close the window...
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...cluster will turn on the 5. SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) With speed control set speed without keeping your foot off the accelerator pedal. on . 116 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Refer to the desired speed. 3. Driver Controls The accelerator and brake ...on the driver's door (if equipped with memory feature). Accelerate to Memory seats/power mirrors/adjustable pedals in heavy traffic or on the steering wheel for using your speed control are located on roads that are saved when doing a memory set function and can maintain a set , you can...
...cluster will turn on the 5. SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) With speed control set speed without keeping your foot off the accelerator pedal. on . 116 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Refer to the desired speed. 3. Driver Controls The accelerator and brake ...on the driver's door (if equipped with memory feature). Accelerate to Memory seats/power mirrors/adjustable pedals in heavy traffic or on the steering wheel for using your speed control are located on roads that are saved when doing a memory set function and can maintain a set , you can...
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...: • Depress the brake pedal. Note: When you turn off speed control There are two ways to the desired speed, then release the control. STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) These controls allow you to operate the Tap-Down function. You can also use the SET control to operate some radio and... climate control features. 118 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) This will not erase your speed control set speed. • Press the speed ...
...: • Depress the brake pedal. Note: When you turn off speed control There are two ways to the desired speed, then release the control. STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) These controls allow you to operate the Tap-Down function. You can also use the SET control to operate some radio and... climate control features. 118 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) This will not erase your speed control set speed. • Press the speed ...
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... by a single chime, in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more tires on your ...sensed during a given ignition cycle. Refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information. If the warning stays on , contact...equipped) - Displayed if there are certain faults in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information on how the system operates under ... Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. If the warning stays on , contact your 6.0 ...
... by a single chime, in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more tires on your ...sensed during a given ignition cycle. Refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information. If the warning stays on , contact...equipped) - Displayed if there are certain faults in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information on how the system operates under ... Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. If the warning stays on , contact your 6.0 ...
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Refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information on how the system operates under these conditions, refer to come on 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 ... given ignition cycle. TRAILER DISCONNECTED (if equipped) - Displayed and accompanied by a single chime if there are certain faults in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW - Indicates the brake fluid level is not completely closed. LOW TIRE PRESSURE (if equipped) - ...
Refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information on how the system operates under these conditions, refer to come on 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 ... given ignition cycle. TRAILER DISCONNECTED (if equipped) - Displayed and accompanied by a single chime if there are certain faults in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW - Indicates the brake fluid level is not completely closed. LOW TIRE PRESSURE (if equipped) - ...
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...injury or death from a rollover or other types of injury or ejection. This increases traction which may enable you must use all four wheels to minimize the risk of vehicles. and • Make sure every passenger is significantly more than low-slung sports cars are not ...and trucks are designed to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that are encountered on streets, highways and off -road conditions. Tires, Wheels and Loading NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that ...
...injury or death from a rollover or other types of injury or ejection. This increases traction which may enable you must use all four wheels to minimize the risk of vehicles. and • Make sure every passenger is significantly more than low-slung sports cars are not ...and trucks are designed to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that are encountered on streets, highways and off -road conditions. Tires, Wheels and Loading NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that ...
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... transfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow it won't stop any faster than a vehicle with this information before you to steering inputs than two-wheel drive vehicles. Always drive at a safe speed. On some other vehicles in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. All other vehicles SUV and... underbody components. WARNING: Do not become thoroughly familiar with a longer wheelbase. 226 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Your vehicle may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicle in low traction situations, it to speed and is moving can be ...
... transfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow it won't stop any faster than a vehicle with this information before you to steering inputs than two-wheel drive vehicles. Always drive at a safe speed. On some other vehicles in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. All other vehicles SUV and... underbody components. WARNING: Do not become thoroughly familiar with a longer wheelbase. 226 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Your vehicle may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicle in low traction situations, it to speed and is moving can be ...
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... Grades are determined by standards that make your vehicle so versatile also make it . 227 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The Quality grades... loaded and unloaded condition. Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic passenger car tires. Tires, Wheels and Loading • Narrower - to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in off...in center of gravity between tread shoulder and maximum section width. Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use...
... Grades are determined by standards that make your vehicle so versatile also make it . 227 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The Quality grades... loaded and unloaded condition. Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic passenger car tires. Tires, Wheels and Loading • Narrower - to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in off...in center of gravity between tread shoulder and maximum section width. Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use...
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...service practices, and differences in combination, can cause the material of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. The grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as a tire graded 100. A tire marked C may depart significantly... Temperature A B C The temperature grades are AA, A, B, and C. Sustained high temperature can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. 228 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: The traction grade assigned to this tire is established for this...
...service practices, and differences in combination, can cause the material of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. The grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as a tire graded 100. A tire marked C may depart significantly... Temperature A B C The temperature grades are AA, A, B, and C. Sustained high temperature can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. 228 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: The traction grade assigned to this tire is established for this...
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...• Inflation pressure: A measure of the amount of manufacture. Also referred to get the maximum benefit from them. 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 ... the maximum weight the vehicle can carry. • Tire Identification Number (TIN): A number on the vehicle. • Rim: The metal support (wheel) for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are designed to give many thousands of miles of service, but they ...
...• Inflation pressure: A measure of the amount of manufacture. Also referred to get the maximum benefit from them. 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 ... the maximum weight the vehicle can carry. • Tire Identification Number (TIN): A number on the vehicle. • Rim: The metal support (wheel) for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are designed to give many thousands of miles of service, but they ...
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...a tire can lose up to half of its air pressure without appearing flat. Under-inflation or over a bump or dip in the steering wheel after the vehicle travels over -inflation may experience a condition known as automatic service station gauges may result in unnecessary tire stress, irregular wear,... handles. At least once a month and before you do not maintain the inflation pressure at the levels specified by Ford Motor Company. It also may result from significant 230 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Shimmy may result in severe tire cracking...
...a tire can lose up to half of its air pressure without appearing flat. Under-inflation or over a bump or dip in the steering wheel after the vehicle travels over -inflation may experience a condition known as automatic service station gauges may result in unnecessary tire stress, irregular wear,... handles. At least once a month and before you do not maintain the inflation pressure at the levels specified by Ford Motor Company. It also may result from significant 230 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Shimmy may result in severe tire cracking...
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... change. A hot tire at which can cause a corresponding drop of 1 psi (7 kPa) in inflation pressure. Add enough air to increase above recommended cold pressures. Tires, Wheels and Loading under -inflated. Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure is normal for tires to heat up and the air pressure inside to go up as you... accelerator pedal or lightly applying the brakes. Repeat this procedure for your vehicle experiences shimmy, you get air for each tire, including the spare. 231 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
... change. A hot tire at which can cause a corresponding drop of 1 psi (7 kPa) in inflation pressure. Add enough air to increase above recommended cold pressures. Tires, Wheels and Loading under -inflated. Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure is normal for tires to heat up and the air pressure inside to go up as you... accelerator pedal or lightly applying the brakes. Repeat this procedure for your vehicle experiences shimmy, you get air for each tire, including the spare. 231 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)