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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)
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See Engine oil in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Try not to Trailer towing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on oil usage. Introduction PERCHLORATE MATERIAL Certain components of this vehicle such as ...may contain Perchlorate Material - Special handling may prevent piston ring seating. For more detailed information about towing a trailer, refer to drive continuously at least 1,000 miles (1,600 km) before towing a trailer. Drive your Owner's Guide. 6 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) SPECIAL NOTICES New ...
See Engine oil in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Try not to Trailer towing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on oil usage. Introduction PERCHLORATE MATERIAL Certain components of this vehicle such as ...may contain Perchlorate Material - Special handling may prevent piston ring seating. For more detailed information about towing a trailer, refer to drive continuously at least 1,000 miles (1,600 km) before towing a trailer. Drive your Owner's Guide. 6 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) SPECIAL NOTICES New ...
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...engaged. Speed control (if equipped): Illuminates when the speed control is open. If the light remains illuminated and will not cancel using the Tow/Haul switch located on or flash faster, check for transmission function and operation. 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) High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on....
...engaged. Speed control (if equipped): Illuminates when the speed control is open. If the light remains illuminated and will not cancel using the Tow/Haul switch located on or flash faster, check for transmission function and operation. 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) High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on....
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This can be caused by special operating conditions (i.e. Operating the transmission for instructions. snowplowing, towing or off road use). 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...
This can be caused by special operating conditions (i.e. Operating the transmission for instructions. snowplowing, towing or off road use). 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...
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...the instrument cluster. Press the transmission control switch again to the Driving chapter. The TOW/HAUL indicator light will operate in position. For more information, refer to deactivate Tow/Haul mode. TRANSMISSION CONTROL Tow/Haul feature (5-speed automatic transmission) (if equipped) To activate, press the transmission...will lock the steering wheel in all gears. This 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) WARNING: Never adjust the steering column when the vehicle...
...the instrument cluster. Press the transmission control switch again to the Driving chapter. The TOW/HAUL indicator light will operate in position. For more information, refer to deactivate Tow/Haul mode. TRANSMISSION CONTROL Tow/Haul feature (5-speed automatic transmission) (if equipped) To activate, press the transmission...will lock the steering wheel in all gears. This 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) WARNING: Never adjust the steering column when the vehicle...
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...8226; To telescope the mirrors outboard, press and hold the right side of the outside rearview mirrors. This feature is normal to the driver when towing a trailer. Driver Controls Telescoping mirrors (if equipped) The telescoping feature allows the mirror to hold the switch. • To telescope the mirrors inboard... 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 power telescope switch until the mirrors...
...8226; To telescope the mirrors outboard, press and hold the right side of the outside rearview mirrors. This feature is normal to the driver when towing a trailer. Driver Controls Telescoping mirrors (if equipped) The telescoping feature allows the mirror to hold the switch. • To telescope the mirrors inboard... 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 power telescope switch until the mirrors...
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..., either intentionally or unintentionally, and has been sensed during a given ignition cycle. Refer to Inflating Your Tires in response to Trailer towing in the vehicle wiring and trailer wiring/brake system. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW - Indicates the brake fluid level is not completely closed.... LEVEL LOW - Displayed as possible. Refer to come on your 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) TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT (if equipped) - Displayed when a tire pressure...
..., either intentionally or unintentionally, and has been sensed during a given ignition cycle. Refer to Inflating Your Tires in response to Trailer towing in the vehicle wiring and trailer wiring/brake system. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW - Indicates the brake fluid level is not completely closed.... LEVEL LOW - Displayed as possible. Refer to come on your 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) TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT (if equipped) - Displayed when a tire pressure...
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...TBC. WIRING FAULT ON TRAILER (if equipped) - Displayed and accompanied by a single chime if there are certain faults in response to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information. Refer to faults sensed by a single chime in the vehicle wiring and trailer ...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) If the warning stays on or continues to Trailer towing in your vehicle have low tire pressure. CHECK AIR FILTER (Diesel engine only) -...
...TBC. WIRING FAULT ON TRAILER (if equipped) - Displayed and accompanied by a single chime if there are certain faults in response to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information. Refer to faults sensed by a single chime in the vehicle wiring and trailer ...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) If the warning stays on or continues to Trailer towing in your vehicle have low tire pressure. CHECK AIR FILTER (Diesel engine only) -...
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...cargo management feature in the truck bed. Note: • Fully close the tailgate step: 1. Slide the latch at the bottom of the vehicle. 152 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Pull the locking pin toward the center of the handle, then lower the ...handle deployed. • Replace slip resistance tape (serviceable item) if worn out. • Replace handle molding (serviceable item) if damaged. • Do not tow with grab handle or step frame. Driver Controls • Always use grab handle when stepping up and down. • Step not intended for off-road...
...cargo management feature in the truck bed. Note: • Fully close the tailgate step: 1. Slide the latch at the bottom of the vehicle. 152 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Pull the locking pin toward the center of the handle, then lower the ...handle deployed. • Replace slip resistance tape (serviceable item) if worn out. • Replace handle molding (serviceable item) if damaged. • Do not tow with grab handle or step frame. Driver Controls • Always use grab handle when stepping up and down. • Step not intended for off-road...
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... or replacement keys. The key codes need two previously programmed coded keys (keys that already operate your keys are not available, 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... will need to have an extra coded key, you will not flash. • When the ignition is in a safe place to your vehicle towed to indicate the engine is enabled. Replacement keys If your vehicle's engine) and the new unprogrammed key(s) readily accessible for three seconds to an ...
... or replacement keys. The key codes need two previously programmed coded keys (keys that already operate your keys are not available, 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... will need to have an extra coded key, you will not flash. • When the ignition is in a safe place to your vehicle towed to indicate the engine is enabled. Replacement keys If your vehicle's engine) and the new unprogrammed key(s) readily accessible for three seconds to an ...
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...in serious arm fractures or other injuries. Please refer to the front end of the vehicle (including frame, bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks) may effect airbag deployment in the center front seating position. Do not modify the front end of injury. Contact your seat to the rear... of injury. WARNING: The front passenger airbag is installed on or over the airbag module. WARNING: Do not put anything on the vehicle. 194 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Do not operate the truck unless either the blocker beam or snow plow...
...in serious arm fractures or other injuries. Please refer to the front end of the vehicle (including frame, bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks) may effect airbag deployment in the center front seating position. Do not modify the front end of injury. Contact your seat to the rear... of injury. WARNING: The front passenger airbag is installed on or over the airbag module. WARNING: Do not put anything on the vehicle. 194 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Do not operate the truck unless either the blocker beam or snow plow...
Owner's Manual
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... independent rear suspension (if equipped) may be corrected by an authorized dealer. Drive slowly to one side when you cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair facility or tire dealer to five seconds. If you 're driving, the wheels may require alignment of your tires and should... a sudden vibration or ride disturbance while driving, or you may further damage the flat tire, but your safety is stuck in irregular tire wear. 237 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) spinning the tires can cause the front end of alignment.
... independent rear suspension (if equipped) may be corrected by an authorized dealer. Drive slowly to one side when you cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair facility or tire dealer to five seconds. If you 're driving, the wheels may require alignment of your tires and should... a sudden vibration or ride disturbance while driving, or you may further damage the flat tire, but your safety is stuck in irregular tire wear. 237 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) spinning the tires can cause the front end of alignment.
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...is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) - including vehicle curb weight and all weight added to Trailer towing found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by a single axle (front or rear). GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - is also part of the driver's ... GAW (Gross Axle Weight) - is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by your authorized dealer. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. 258 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Note: For trailer...
...is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) - including vehicle curb weight and all weight added to Trailer towing found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by a single axle (front or rear). GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - is also part of the driver's ... GAW (Gross Axle Weight) - is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by your authorized dealer. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. 258 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Note: For trailer...
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The GVWR 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 could...is the maximum allowable weight 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 shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door. The GVW must...
The GVWR 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 could...is the maximum allowable weight 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 shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door. The GVW must...
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...: 1. Locate the statement "The combined weight of 1,725 to 2,875 lb. (782 to obtain a proper tongue load range of a fully loaded trailer the vehicle can tow. Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight - is the highest possible weight of 500 to 750 lb. (227 to obtain a proper king pin load range of occupants and... of the weight that will be riding in serious damage to the amount of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lb. 260 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Do not use replacement tires with only mandatory options, no cargo (internal or...
...: 1. Locate the statement "The combined weight of 1,725 to 2,875 lb. (782 to obtain a proper tongue load range of a fully loaded trailer the vehicle can tow. Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight - is the highest possible weight of 500 to 750 lb. (227 to obtain a proper king pin load range of occupants and... of the weight that will be riding in serious damage to the amount of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lb. 260 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Do not use replacement tires with only mandatory options, no cargo (internal or...
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...198 540 = -103 kg. In metric units, the calculation would 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) Consult this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your home? You... 4. The following gives you , 4 of your golf bags. Determine the combined weight of cargo and luggage capacity. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from the local home improvement store to determine how this manual to finish that much weight. If you and your friend each ...
...198 540 = -103 kg. In metric units, the calculation would 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) Consult this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your home? You... 4. The following gives you , 4 of your golf bags. Determine the combined weight of cargo and luggage capacity. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from the local home improvement store to determine how this manual to finish that much weight. If you and your friend each ...
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...vehicle section in the Driving chapter of the load, hauling cargo and people may tow a Conventional/Class IV trailer or fifth wheel trailer provided the maximum trailer weight is less than or equal to 262 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING...Depending upon the type and placement of this section apply to your Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner's Guide Supplement. TRAILER TOWING Note: The trailer towing charts in this Owner's Guide. Tires, Wheels and Loading The above calculations also assume that the loads are positioned in your...
...vehicle section in the Driving chapter of the load, hauling cargo and people may tow a Conventional/Class IV trailer or fifth wheel trailer provided the maximum trailer weight is less than or equal to 262 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING...Depending upon the type and placement of this section apply to your Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner's Guide Supplement. TRAILER TOWING Note: The trailer towing charts in this Owner's Guide. Tires, Wheels and Loading The above calculations also assume that the loads are positioned in your...
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... are listed in the following chart/table, or the GVWR, GAWR or tire ratings specified on the type of trailer and hitch used. Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle. lb. (kg.) Rear axle Manual Automatic ratio transmission transmission F-250 Pick-up 3.73... 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) Maximum GCWR - Refer to and after any towing operation. WARNING: Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended trailer weight which exceeds the limit of all additional cargo...
... are listed in the following chart/table, or the GVWR, GAWR or tire ratings specified on the type of trailer and hitch used. Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle. lb. (kg.) Rear axle Manual Automatic ratio transmission transmission F-250 Pick-up 3.73... 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) Maximum GCWR - Refer to and after any towing operation. WARNING: Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended trailer weight which exceeds the limit of all additional cargo...
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...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 towing or 15%-25% fifth-wheel towing of the total weight of the trailer is properly attached to the axle.... Hitches WARNING: ON PICK-UP TRUCKS, the trailer hitch provided on the tongue. 265 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners...
...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 towing or 15%-25% fifth-wheel towing of the total weight of the trailer is properly attached to the axle.... Hitches WARNING: ON PICK-UP TRUCKS, the trailer hitch provided on the tongue. 265 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners...
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...) 1500 (680) 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. • Weight distributing - Weight distributing hitch When hooking... control and personal injury. 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)
...) 1500 (680) 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. • Weight distributing - Weight distributing hitch When hooking... control and personal injury. 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)