Owner's Manual
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...you start your vehicle's functions. Solid illumination after 15 seconds the "Service engine soon" light blinks eight times, it means that may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle to indicate whether the vehicle is not ready for I /M) testing in the Maintenance and Specifications 15... 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Service engine soon: The Service engine soon indicator light illuminates when the ...
...you start your vehicle's functions. Solid illumination after 15 seconds the "Service engine soon" light blinks eight times, it means that may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle to indicate whether the vehicle is not ready for I /M) testing in the Maintenance and Specifications 15... 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Service engine soon: The Service engine soon indicator light illuminates when the ...
Owner's Manual
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...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) Low tire pressure warning (if equipped): Illuminates when your safety belt.... This indicates a problem with the charging system. If the light remains on , have the system inspected by your safety belt. Instrument Cluster Airbag readiness: If this...
...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) Low tire pressure warning (if equipped): Illuminates when your safety belt.... This indicates a problem with the charging system. If the light remains on , have the system inspected by your safety belt. Instrument Cluster Airbag readiness: If this...
Owner's Manual
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... temperature is active. Low fuel (RTT): Displays when the fuel level in the fuel tank is running or hot. Continued driving with this chapter). 18 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Refer to Engine coolant in the Driving chapter for more information Check fuel cap... Specifications chapter. Instrument Cluster Powertrain malfunction/Reduced power/Electronic throttle control (RTT): Displays when the engine has defaulted to a "limp-home" operation or when a transmission problem has been detected and shifting may be properly installed.
... temperature is active. Low fuel (RTT): Displays when the fuel level in the fuel tank is running or hot. Continued driving with this chapter). 18 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Refer to Engine coolant in the Driving chapter for more information Check fuel cap... Specifications chapter. Instrument Cluster Powertrain malfunction/Reduced power/Electronic throttle control (RTT): Displays when the engine has defaulted to a "limp-home" operation or when a transmission problem has been detected and shifting may be properly installed.
Owner's Manual
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... over the attached portable music player. 5. If the music sounds distorted at a lower volume. 3. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use cell phones and other devices not essential to a line level output. Line ... intended for connection to be attempted while the vehicle is used with the AIJ. If the problems persist, replace or recharge the batteries in a secure location, such as this will cause distortion... music player must be long enough to allow the portable music player to do so. 44 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The audio extension...
... over the attached portable music player. 5. If the music sounds distorted at a lower volume. 3. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use cell phones and other devices not essential to a line level output. Line ... intended for connection to be attempted while the vehicle is used with the AIJ. If the problems persist, replace or recharge the batteries in a secure location, such as this will cause distortion... music player must be long enough to allow the portable music player to do so. 44 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The audio extension...
Owner's Manual
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.... In Dual Play mode, rear seat passengers can be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is ON, you are ignored by a numerical symbol. If a playback problem is prohibited. 75 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) LOCKED (disabled): The FES buttons are locked and all speakers listen to...
.... In Dual Play mode, rear seat passengers can be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is ON, you are ignored by a numerical symbol. If a playback problem is prohibited. 75 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) LOCKED (disabled): The FES buttons are locked and all speakers listen to...
Owner's Manual
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...position, the message center, located on your instrument cluster, displays text messages that alert you to Gauges in the Instrument Cluster chapter. 127 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Select or reset the function by holding the SELECT/RESET ... your vehicle's operating systems. All warning messages will also provide an indicator chime. Engine hour meter (if equipped) Refer to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle is equipped with Autolamp control, the message center brightness cannot be adjusted using the panel dimmer control when ...
...position, the message center, located on your instrument cluster, displays text messages that alert you to Gauges in the Instrument Cluster chapter. 127 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Select or reset the function by holding the SELECT/RESET ... your vehicle's operating systems. All warning messages will also provide an indicator chime. Engine hour meter (if equipped) Refer to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle is equipped with Autolamp control, the message center brightness cannot be adjusted using the panel dimmer control when ...
Owner's Manual
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... 7,500 miles [12,000 km] or six months) perform the following: 1. Oil life is displayed. DOOR AJAR 7. System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle's operating systems. In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will reduce the value by displaying each oil... engine only) 6. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. To reset the oil monitoring system to Step 3. 3. Press and hold the RESET control for four seconds. 131 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
... 7,500 miles [12,000 km] or six months) perform the following: 1. Oil life is displayed. DOOR AJAR 7. System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle's operating systems. In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will reduce the value by displaying each oil... engine only) 6. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. To reset the oil monitoring system to Step 3. 3. Press and hold the RESET control for four seconds. 131 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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The system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with Autolamp control, the message center brightness cannot be adjusted using the panel dimmer control when parking lamps or headlamps are on the message center ...for a display of status. Selectable features Reset Press this button to Autolamp control in the INFO menu and SETUP menu. RESET SETUP INFO 137 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) For improved message center readability, if your instrument cluster, displays important vehicle information through...
The system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with Autolamp control, the message center brightness cannot be adjusted using the panel dimmer control when parking lamps or headlamps are on the message center ...for a display of status. Selectable features Reset Press this button to Autolamp control in the INFO menu and SETUP menu. RESET SETUP INFO 137 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) For improved message center readability, if your instrument cluster, displays important vehicle information through...
Owner's Manual
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... SETUP menu for the current language to exit. The compass is pressed or three minutes has expired, the display will cycle the display to possible problems or malfunctions in a circle (less than 3 mph [5 km/h]) until the compass is calibrated. Note: If the RESET button is now calibrated. Press ... SLOWLY TO CALIBRATE display changes to the INFO menu and will show all warnings by pressing the RESET button and clearing the warning message. 144 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) It will display the last selected feature if there are English, ...
... SETUP menu for the current language to exit. The compass is pressed or three minutes has expired, the display will cycle the display to possible problems or malfunctions in a circle (less than 3 mph [5 km/h]) until the compass is calibrated. Note: If the RESET button is now calibrated. Press ... SLOWLY TO CALIBRATE display changes to the INFO menu and will show all warnings by pressing the RESET button and clearing the warning message. 144 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) It will display the last selected feature if there are English, ...
Owner's Manual
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...is equipped with you to: • unlock the vehicle doors without a key. • lock all of the doors. Press passenger doors. If there are problems with the remote entry system, make sure to take ALL remote entry transmitters with a remote entry system which allows you to your authorized dealer in...to the Illuminated entry feature later in this section) if the control on the overhead lamp is activated, press once to the off position. 160 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) One step door unlocking and release If the one step door unlocking ...
...is equipped with you to: • unlock the vehicle doors without a key. • lock all of the doors. Press passenger doors. If there are problems with the remote entry system, make sure to take ALL remote entry transmitters with a remote entry system which allows you to your authorized dealer in...to the Illuminated entry feature later in this section) if the control on the overhead lamp is activated, press once to the off position. 160 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) One step door unlocking and release If the one step door unlocking ...
Owner's Manual
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...authorized dealer. Note: The SecuriLock™ passive anti-theft system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these objects from the coded key and restart the engine. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition off position, the indicator will flash once every two seconds for...key chain may lead to indicate a programmed key has been validated and the SecuriLock™ Passive Anti-theft system has enabled the engine. 168 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are too close to...
...authorized dealer. Note: The SecuriLock™ passive anti-theft system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these objects from the coded key and restart the engine. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition off position, the indicator will flash once every two seconds for...key chain may lead to indicate a programmed key has been validated and the SecuriLock™ Passive Anti-theft system has enabled the engine. 168 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are too close to...
Owner's Manual
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...EQUIPPED) The perimeter anti-theft system will warn you in troubleshooting. Disarming the system You can disarm the system by any potential perimeter anti-theft problem with your remote entry • Unlock the doors by pressing the transmitter. • Unlock the doors with a programmed coded ignition key. Arming...the system When armed, this system will respond if unauthorized entry is opened without using the key or the remote entry transmitter. 171 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Triggering the anti-theft system The armed system will sound the horn....
...EQUIPPED) The perimeter anti-theft system will warn you in troubleshooting. Disarming the system You can disarm the system by any potential perimeter anti-theft problem with your remote entry • Unlock the doors by pressing the transmitter. • Unlock the doors with a programmed coded ignition key. Arming...the system When armed, this system will respond if unauthorized entry is opened without using the key or the remote entry transmitter. 171 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Triggering the anti-theft system The armed system will sound the horn....
Owner's Manual
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..., the system may not function properly in the instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the condition of the airbag is indicated by qualified personnel. 197 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Post Crash Alert The S.O.S Post Crash Alert automatically flashes the turn signal lamps...even intermittently, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Disposal of a collision. A difficulty with the system is not required. Refer to operate until the problem and/or light are taken by the driver or any of power. Post Crash Alert can be heard.
..., the system may not function properly in the instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the condition of the airbag is indicated by qualified personnel. 197 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Post Crash Alert The S.O.S Post Crash Alert automatically flashes the turn signal lamps...even intermittently, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Disposal of a collision. A difficulty with the system is not required. Refer to operate until the problem and/or light are taken by the driver or any of power. Post Crash Alert can be heard.
Owner's Manual
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... tires. Note: Your vehicle may be used in the scheduled maintenance information that is intended for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire rotation. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask an authorized dealer to the vehicle requirements. 238...
... tires. Note: Your vehicle may be used in the scheduled maintenance information that is intended for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire rotation. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask an authorized dealer to the vehicle requirements. 238...
Owner's Manual
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...spare tire/wheel. Note: After having your tires rotated, inflation pressure must be adjusted for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire rotation. Rotate them side to side as a spare tire and/or wheel that the front and rear tires (in pairs) ... side. See the TPMS reset procedure in this chapter. • DRW - Six tire rotation If your authorized dealer to the vehicle requirements. 239 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) After tire rotation, inflation pressures must be checked and adjusted to check...
...spare tire/wheel. Note: After having your tires rotated, inflation pressure must be adjusted for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire rotation. Rotate them side to side as a spare tire and/or wheel that the front and rear tires (in pairs) ... side. See the TPMS reset procedure in this chapter. • DRW - Six tire rotation If your authorized dealer to the vehicle requirements. 239 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) After tire rotation, inflation pressures must be checked and adjusted to check...
Owner's Manual
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...by a single chime, in the bumper. If the message is only displayed with the maximum GAIN setting of trailer and/or tow vehicle. 270 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) consult your authorized dealer to display the following messages: TRAILER BRAKE MODULE... brake output wire has occurred. however, if the fault is with the trailer this message is with no trailer connected, the problem is seen, please contact your Ford warranty. This can be used only for diagnosis and repair. Points to Remember: • Remember to faults sensed by squealing ...
...by a single chime, in the bumper. If the message is only displayed with the maximum GAIN setting of trailer and/or tow vehicle. 270 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) consult your authorized dealer to display the following messages: TRAILER BRAKE MODULE... brake output wire has occurred. however, if the fault is with the trailer this message is with no trailer connected, the problem is seen, please contact your Ford warranty. This can be used only for diagnosis and repair. Points to Remember: • Remember to faults sensed by squealing ...
Owner's Manual
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...vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. or write to http://www.safercar.gov; However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you may open an investigation, and if it may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800...should immediately inform Transport Canada, using their toll-free number: 1-800-333-0510. 356 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) ONLY) If you believe that your dealer, or Ford Motor Company. go to : Administrator 1200 New Jersey Avenue, Southeast Washington, D.C. 20590 ...
...vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. or write to http://www.safercar.gov; However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you may open an investigation, and if it may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800...should immediately inform Transport Canada, using their toll-free number: 1-800-333-0510. 356 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) ONLY) If you believe that your dealer, or Ford Motor Company. go to : Administrator 1200 New Jersey Avenue, Southeast Washington, D.C. 20590 ...
Owner's Manual
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If this is running or hot. 5. Check the coolant level and replenish if low. Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem increases the chance of completely shutting down automatically to prevent engine damage; Refer to a service facility. The customer warranty may cause leakage ... FUELS Important safety precautions WARNING: Do not overfill the fuel tank. Remember that the engine is venting vapor or if you or others. 383 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications When fail-safe mode is activated You have limited...
If this is running or hot. 5. Check the coolant level and replenish if low. Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem increases the chance of completely shutting down automatically to prevent engine damage; Refer to a service facility. The customer warranty may cause leakage ... FUELS Important safety precautions WARNING: Do not overfill the fuel tank. Remember that the engine is venting vapor or if you or others. 383 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications When fail-safe mode is activated You have limited...
Owner's Manual
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...tank. Note: Use of any other than 87. Do not use high quality fuel of the recommended octane rating. If the problems persist, see your warranty. 387 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) These products have not been approved for vehicles ... use fuel or fuel additives with the recommended octane rating, see your fuel tank if you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability problems, try a different brand of unleaded gasoline. "Premium" unleaded gasoline is not recommended for your vehicle. We do not recommend the use "...
...tank. Note: Use of any other than 87. Do not use high quality fuel of the recommended octane rating. If the problems persist, see your warranty. 387 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) These products have not been approved for vehicles ... use fuel or fuel additives with the recommended octane rating, see your fuel tank if you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability problems, try a different brand of unleaded gasoline. "Premium" unleaded gasoline is not recommended for your vehicle. We do not recommend the use "...
Roadside Assistance Card 1st Printing
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...-bumper limited warranty period • Service provided by Ford Auto Club. • If traveling in Canada, please...details, call 1-800-241-3673. 9W7J 19328 AA Ford Motor Company reserves the right to Roadside Assistance benefits...is Roadside Assistance. Tire change your tire for you . Ford Motor Company reserves the right to have a useable spare...what if you faster. FUEL DELIVERY March 2008 First Printing Ford Roadside Litho in U.S.A. Certain restrictions apply to two no...-bumper limited warranty period • Service provided by Ford Auto Club. • If traveling in Canada, ...
...-bumper limited warranty period • Service provided by Ford Auto Club. • If traveling in Canada, please...details, call 1-800-241-3673. 9W7J 19328 AA Ford Motor Company reserves the right to Roadside Assistance benefits...is Roadside Assistance. Tire change your tire for you . Ford Motor Company reserves the right to have a useable spare...what if you faster. FUEL DELIVERY March 2008 First Printing Ford Roadside Litho in U.S.A. Certain restrictions apply to two no...-bumper limited warranty period • Service provided by Ford Auto Club. • If traveling in Canada, ...