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...when AdvanceTrac/Traction control has been disabled by your authorized dealer. Four wheel drive low (RTT and 4x4 static) (if equipped): Displays LOW when four-wheel drive low is engaged. OFF Refer to the Driving...remains on, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Four wheel drive high (RTT and 4x4 static) (if equipped): Displays HIGH when four-wheel drive high is engaged. Instrument Cluster AdvanceTrac/...equipped): Displays when using the electronic locking differential. 19 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus)
...when AdvanceTrac/Traction control has been disabled by your authorized dealer. Four wheel drive low (RTT and 4x4 static) (if equipped): Displays LOW when four-wheel drive low is engaged. OFF Refer to the Driving...remains on, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Four wheel drive high (RTT and 4x4 static) (if equipped): Displays HIGH when four-wheel drive high is engaged. Instrument Cluster AdvanceTrac/...equipped): Displays when using the electronic locking differential. 19 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus)
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... when the 4X4 system is moving. Displayed when 4X4 LOW is selected while the vehicle is making a shift. For more information, refer to the Driving chapter for more information, refer to Electronic locking differential (ELD) in the Driving chapter. 33 2012 F-250/350... (if equipped) - CHECK LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL (if equipped) - Displayed when the vehicle is disabled. For more information. Displayed when a 4X4 system fault is present. Displayed when the trailer sway control has detected trailer sway. TRANSPORT MODE CONTACT DEALER (if equipped) - Displayed ...
... when the 4X4 system is moving. Displayed when 4X4 LOW is selected while the vehicle is making a shift. For more information, refer to the Driving chapter for more information, refer to Electronic locking differential (ELD) in the Driving chapter. 33 2012 F-250/350... (if equipped) - CHECK LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL (if equipped) - Displayed when the vehicle is disabled. For more information. Displayed when a 4X4 system fault is present. Displayed when the trailer sway control has detected trailer sway. TRANSPORT MODE CONTACT DEALER (if equipped) - Displayed ...
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... drive (4WD) operation in the Driving chapter. SHIFT DELAYED PULL FORWARD (if equipped) - Displayed when the hill descent control switch is operating in 4X4 LOW. DRIVER RESUME CONTROL (if equipped) - Displayed when the driver is cooling due to Four-wheel drive (4WD) operation in the Driving chapter....when the hill control and off -road mode. 34 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Displayed when 4X4 LOW is selected and the vehicle is deactivated. TO EXIT 4X4 LOW SLOW TO 3 MPH (if equipped) - TO EXIT 4X4 LOW SHIFT TO N (if equipped) - May display...
... drive (4WD) operation in the Driving chapter. SHIFT DELAYED PULL FORWARD (if equipped) - Displayed when the hill descent control switch is operating in 4X4 LOW. DRIVER RESUME CONTROL (if equipped) - Displayed when the driver is cooling due to Four-wheel drive (4WD) operation in the Driving chapter....when the hill control and off -road mode. 34 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Displayed when 4X4 LOW is selected and the vehicle is deactivated. TO EXIT 4X4 LOW SLOW TO 3 MPH (if equipped) - TO EXIT 4X4 LOW SHIFT TO N (if equipped) - May display...
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... It is only available when traveling less than 3 mph [5 km/h]): • ELD (electronic locking differential) • Hill Descent Control 42 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) menu) to get accurate highway fuel economy readings. The duration time...-road and trailer towing application options are available. Energy flow. Differential lock/unlock. Displays the operating mode of the transfer case: 4X2, 4X4 Low or 4X4 High. * If equipped-your choice. menu) to reach the following options if equipped (Note: Information is important to press RESET in order...
... It is only available when traveling less than 3 mph [5 km/h]): • ELD (electronic locking differential) • Hill Descent Control 42 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) menu) to get accurate highway fuel economy readings. The duration time...-road and trailer towing application options are available. Energy flow. Differential lock/unlock. Displays the operating mode of the transfer case: 4X2, 4X4 Low or 4X4 High. * If equipped-your choice. menu) to reach the following options if equipped (Note: Information is important to press RESET in order...
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... OK to reach the Trailer menu (vehicle must be equipped with factory installed trailer brake controller). Continue adding characters as needed. Instrument Cluster • 4X4 System • Traction Control • Advancetrac + RSC Trailer: Press the right arrow key (when in the Off Road menu) to accept the ...Trailer Trailer* When this is highlighted, press the right arrow key to go through the connections list. 43 Connection Checklist (if equipped) 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Press the left arrow to change a previously selected character.
... OK to reach the Trailer menu (vehicle must be equipped with factory installed trailer brake controller). Continue adding characters as needed. Instrument Cluster • 4X4 System • Traction Control • Advancetrac + RSC Trailer: Press the right arrow key (when in the Off Road menu) to accept the ...Trailer Trailer* When this is highlighted, press the right arrow key to go through the connections list. 43 Connection Checklist (if equipped) 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Press the left arrow to change a previously selected character.
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...4WD) operation in use and Belt-Minder is required. service is activated. Displayed when a MyKey is in the Driving chapter. FOR 4X4 LOW APPLY BRAKE (if equipped) - BUCKLE UP TO UNMUTE AUDIO - Displayed when the traction control has been disabled by the driver. For more... (if equipped) - For more information, refer to Four-wheel drive (4WD) operation in the Driving chapter. 55 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) FOR 4X4 LOW SLOW TO 3 MPH (if equipped) - For more information, refer to a system error; SERVICE POWER STEERING ...
...4WD) operation in use and Belt-Minder is required. service is activated. Displayed when a MyKey is in the Driving chapter. FOR 4X4 LOW APPLY BRAKE (if equipped) - BUCKLE UP TO UNMUTE AUDIO - Displayed when the traction control has been disabled by the driver. For more... (if equipped) - For more information, refer to Four-wheel drive (4WD) operation in the Driving chapter. 55 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) FOR 4X4 LOW SLOW TO 3 MPH (if equipped) - For more information, refer to a system error; SERVICE POWER STEERING ...
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... the Driving chapter. Displayed when the electronic locking differential requests that the accelerator pedal be met in order to Four-wheel drive (4WD) operation in 4X4 LOW. HILL DESCENT CONTROL OFF SYSTEM COOLING (if equipped) - See Electronic locking differential in the Driving chapter. LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL DISENGAGED (if equipped) - ...DIFFERENTIAL RELEASE ACCELERATOR PEDAL (if equipped) - Displayed when the electronic locking differential requests that a certain speed be released in order to overuse. 56 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus)
... the Driving chapter. Displayed when the electronic locking differential requests that the accelerator pedal be met in order to Four-wheel drive (4WD) operation in 4X4 LOW. HILL DESCENT CONTROL OFF SYSTEM COOLING (if equipped) - See Electronic locking differential in the Driving chapter. LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL DISENGAGED (if equipped) - ...DIFFERENTIAL RELEASE ACCELERATOR PEDAL (if equipped) - Displayed when the electronic locking differential requests that a certain speed be released in order to overuse. 56 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus)
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...ON - MYKEY ACTIVE DRIVE SAFELY - Displayed when the security system has detected a fault. Displayed when the vehicle senses that torque to or from 4X4 LOW. Displayed when the vehicle speed requirement for more information on . CHECK SPEED DRIVE SAFELY - For more information. Displayed when a MyKey... is in the Locks and Security chapter for more information, refer to MyKey in the Locks and Security chapter for service. 57 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) For more information. May display when shifting to the drive ...
...ON - MYKEY ACTIVE DRIVE SAFELY - Displayed when the security system has detected a fault. Displayed when the vehicle senses that torque to or from 4X4 LOW. Displayed when the vehicle speed requirement for more information on . CHECK SPEED DRIVE SAFELY - For more information. Displayed when a MyKey... is in the Locks and Security chapter for more information, refer to MyKey in the Locks and Security chapter for service. 57 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) For more information. May display when shifting to the drive ...
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...permitted. *Always make sure that your vehicle with electronic-shift transfer case Requirements for recreational (RV) towing. Drivetrain configuration 4x4 with manual-shift transfer case 4x2 or 4x4 with all four (4) wheels off , or the recovery strap to the Climate Controls chapter for more information. Failure to... guidelines if you have a need for neutral towing Transmission in N (Neutral); Refer to fail which can cause serious injury or death. 263 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) It is recommended to ensure that both hub locks are designed to...
...permitted. *Always make sure that your vehicle with electronic-shift transfer case Requirements for recreational (RV) towing. Drivetrain configuration 4x4 with manual-shift transfer case 4x2 or 4x4 with all four (4) wheels off , or the recovery strap to the Climate Controls chapter for more information. Failure to... guidelines if you have a need for neutral towing Transmission in N (Neutral); Refer to fail which can cause serious injury or death. 263 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) It is recommended to ensure that both hub locks are designed to...
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... rear axle which may result in Workshop Manual. A high crown in leaks from the reservoir. The ELD is a device housed in 2H (4X2) or 4H (4X4 High), the ELD will function like a standard rear axle. When the axle is unlocked it will not allow the rear wheels to specifications in abnormal... steering pump fluid level before seeking service by your dealer. • Do not fill the power steering pump reservoir above 25 mph (40 km/h). 283 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus)
... rear axle which may result in Workshop Manual. A high crown in leaks from the reservoir. The ELD is a device housed in 2H (4X2) or 4H (4X4 High), the ELD will function like a standard rear axle. When the axle is unlocked it will not allow the rear wheels to specifications in abnormal... steering pump fluid level before seeking service by your dealer. • Do not fill the power steering pump reservoir above 25 mph (40 km/h). 283 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus)
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...the instrument cluster turns off -road use on the 4WD control toward you. See your authorized Ford dealer for off , one of the following has occurred: • The vehicle speed is... 2WD vehicles and vehicles equipped with an electronic shift 4WD system: Pull the knob on dry pavement. 284 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Note: The ELD may assist... not automatically disengage. Driving • On 2WD vehicles and 4WD vehicles in 2H (4X2) or 4H (4X4 High), the ELD will automatically disengage at speeds above 25 mph (40 km/h) and will automatically reengage at...
...the instrument cluster turns off -road use on the 4WD control toward you. See your authorized Ford dealer for off , one of the following has occurred: • The vehicle speed is... 2WD vehicles and vehicles equipped with an electronic shift 4WD system: Pull the knob on dry pavement. 284 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Note: The ELD may assist... not automatically disengage. Driving • On 2WD vehicles and 4WD vehicles in 2H (4X2) or 4H (4X4 High), the ELD will automatically disengage at speeds above 25 mph (40 km/h) and will automatically reengage at...
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... to Shifting to/from the FREE or LOCK position, then manually engaging or disengaging the transfer case with the electronic shift 4WD system, and 4X4 Low is selected while the vehicle is supplied to all four wheels through a transfer case. 4WD can be removed to FREE). Manual Shift On... hub locks set to FREE as this condition may damage driveline system components. • Some vehicles may be no reason for proper system operation. 301 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Driving FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: For important ...
... to Shifting to/from the FREE or LOCK position, then manually engaging or disengaging the transfer case with the electronic shift 4WD system, and 4X4 Low is selected while the vehicle is supplied to all four wheels through a transfer case. 4WD can be removed to FREE). Manual Shift On... hub locks set to FREE as this condition may damage driveline system components. • Some vehicles may be no reason for proper system operation. 301 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Driving FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: For important ...
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...while the vehicle is moving. • is operated by a rotary control located on the instrument panel that allows you select 4x2, 4x4 High or 4x4 Low operation. • uses auto-manual hub locks that can be engaged and disengaged automatically based on electronic 4x2 shift 4WD systems ... indicator lights The indicator lights illuminate in the message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter. • 4X2 - Displays when a 4x4 system fault is present 302 4x4 HIGH 4x4 LOW 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Refer to engage AUTO, turn the hub locks completely...
...while the vehicle is moving. • is operated by a rotary control located on the instrument panel that allows you select 4x2, 4x4 High or 4x4 Low operation. • uses auto-manual hub locks that can be engaged and disengaged automatically based on electronic 4x2 shift 4WD systems ... indicator lights The indicator lights illuminate in the message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter. • 4X2 - Displays when a 4x4 system fault is present 302 4x4 HIGH 4x4 LOW 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Refer to engage AUTO, turn the hub locks completely...
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... all four wheels at reduced speeds. For general on dry pavement. No power to LOCK. 303 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) N (Neutral) - Shifting from 2H (2WD) to 4H (4x4 High) Engage the locking hubs by rotating the hub lock control from FREE to LOCK, then... move the transfer case lever from 2H (2WD) to 4H (4x4 High) at high speeds. 4H (4x4 High) - Used for off road situations. Intended only for extra traction such as in snow or icy roads or in off road...
... all four wheels at reduced speeds. For general on dry pavement. No power to LOCK. 303 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) N (Neutral) - Shifting from 2H (2WD) to 4H (4x4 High) Engage the locking hubs by rotating the hub lock control from FREE to LOCK, then... move the transfer case lever from 2H (2WD) to 4H (4x4 High) at high speeds. 4H (4x4 High) - Used for off road situations. Intended only for extra traction such as in snow or icy roads or in off road...
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...) and the vehicle rolling at complete stop or a speed below 3 mph (5 km/h). Place the transmission in 4X4 High with the hub locks disengaged as this condition may damage driveline system components. 304 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) If the shift lever does not,... or only N partially moves to the 4L (4x4 Low) position, perform a shift with the hub locks disengaged as this...
...) and the vehicle rolling at complete stop or a speed below 3 mph (5 km/h). Place the transmission in 4X4 High with the hub locks disengaged as this condition may damage driveline system components. 304 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) If the shift lever does not,... or only N partially moves to the 4L (4x4 Low) position, perform a shift with the hub locks disengaged as this...
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If the transfer case will not engage into 4H (4x4 High) or 2H (2WD), perform a shift with the transmission in the N (Neutral) position. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. 305 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus)... Move the transfer case shift lever through N (Neutral) directly to 4H (4x4 High) or 2H (2WD) 1. Place the gearshift lever in neutral regardless of...
If the transfer case will not engage into 4H (4x4 High) or 2H (2WD), perform a shift with the transmission in the N (Neutral) position. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. 305 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus)... Move the transfer case shift lever through N (Neutral) directly to 4H (4x4 High) or 2H (2WD) 1. Place the gearshift lever in neutral regardless of...
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...4x4 low) for use on -road driving. If SHIFT DELAYED PULL FORWARD is displayed in the message center during the system shift. 4X4... HIGH will display in the message center if 4H is selected and 4X2 will improve engagement/disengagement times. For general on dry pavement. 4L (4X4... slipping. Note: 4X4 high mode is moving...4X4 High) Move the 4WD control between 2H (4X2) and 4H (4X4 HIGH ) at high speeds. 4H (4X4 ... 4L (4x4 low) ... the transfer case to /from 4L (4X4 low) 1. Intended only for concern. this...message center will display 4X4 SHIFT IN PROGRESS during the mode shift,...
...4x4 low) for use on -road driving. If SHIFT DELAYED PULL FORWARD is displayed in the message center during the system shift. 4X4... HIGH will display in the message center if 4H is selected and 4X2 will improve engagement/disengagement times. For general on dry pavement. 4L (4X4... slipping. Note: 4X4 high mode is moving...4X4 High) Move the 4WD control between 2H (4X2) and 4H (4X4 HIGH ) at high speeds. 4H (4X4 ... 4L (4x4 low) ... the transfer case to /from 4L (4X4 low) 1. Intended only for concern. this...message center will display 4X4 SHIFT IN PROGRESS during the mode shift,...
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...for driving on sand, snow, mud and rough terrain and have your authorized dealer. Note: 4x4 low mode is normal. Drive cautiously to travel over rough terrain without getting hung up or ...either be higher to allow the transfer case to be heard as rocks and stumps. 307 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Do not grip the spokes. The... message center will display 4X4 SHIFT IN PROGRESS during the shift. this condition, place the transmission in abrupt steering wheel motion,...
...for driving on sand, snow, mud and rough terrain and have your authorized dealer. Note: 4x4 low mode is normal. Drive cautiously to travel over rough terrain without getting hung up or ...either be higher to allow the transfer case to be heard as rocks and stumps. 307 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Do not grip the spokes. The... message center will display 4X4 SHIFT IN PROGRESS during the shift. this condition, place the transmission in abrupt steering wheel motion,...
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Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift to 4x4 while the vehicle is released from your wheels. Note: If air is moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the most solid area ... thoroughly familiar with caution. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. You should be checked and changed, if necessary. 311 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Traction or brake capability may be limited. Remember, you are driving over sand, try...
Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift to 4x4 while the vehicle is released from your wheels. Note: If air is moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the most solid area ... thoroughly familiar with caution. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. You should be checked and changed, if necessary. 311 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Traction or brake capability may be limited. Remember, you are driving over sand, try...
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...may overheat. Refer to Gauges in a steady motion between forward and reverse gears. The transmission and tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. 318 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Do not rock the vehicle for more than a minute. Driving Transmission operation ... in the D (Overdrive) position and tow/haul off. • Shift transfer case to 4L (4x4 Low) when plowing in small areas at speeds below 5 mph (8 km/h). • Shift transfer case to 4H (4x4 High) when plowing larger areas or light snow at idle and the wheels are stopped. • ...
...may overheat. Refer to Gauges in a steady motion between forward and reverse gears. The transmission and tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. 318 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Do not rock the vehicle for more than a minute. Driving Transmission operation ... in the D (Overdrive) position and tow/haul off. • Shift transfer case to 4L (4x4 Low) when plowing in small areas at speeds below 5 mph (8 km/h). • Shift transfer case to 4H (4x4 High) when plowing larger areas or light snow at idle and the wheels are stopped. • ...