Ford F-350 2010 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Instrument Cluster 14

Warning lights and chimes 14 Gauges 20 Message center 24

Entertainment Systems 42

AM/FM stereo 42 AM/FM stereo with CD 44 AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 51 Auxiliary input jack 58 USB port 60 Satellite radio information 64 Family entertainment system 67 Navigation system 97 SYNC威 97

Climate Controls 98

Heater only 98 Manual heating and air conditioning 99 Dual automatic temperature control 102

Lights 107

Headlamps 107 Turn signal control 112 Bulb replacement 113

Driver Controls 120

Windshield wiper/washer control 120 Steering wheel adjustment 121 Power windows 124 Mirrors 126 Speed control 131 Upfitter controls 137 Moon roof 138

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Locks and Security 148

Keys 148 Locks 148 Anti-theft system 159

Seating and Safety Restraints 164

Seating 164 Safety restraints 173 Airbags 185 Child restraints 195

Tires, Wheels and Loading 217

Tire information 219 Tire inflation 221 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 237 Vehicle loading 244 Trailer towing 251 Trailer brake controller-integrated 256 Recreational towing 262

Driving 264

Starting 264 Brakes 269 Traction Control™ 271 Transmission operation 275 Reverse sensing system 280 Rear-view camera system 282

Roadside Emergencies 303

Getting roadside assistance 303 Hazard flasher control 304 Fuel pump shut-off switch 305 Fuses and relays 306 Changing tires 315 Wheel lug nut torque 330 Jump starting 331 Wrecker towing 336

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Customer Assistance 338

Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 344 Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 344

Cleaning 345

Maintenance and Specifications 355

Engine compartment 357 Engine oil 360 Battery 363 Engine coolant 365 Fuel information 371 Air filter(s) 389 Part numbers 390 Maintenance product specifications and capacities 391 Engine data 395

Accessories 398

Ford Extended Service Plan 400

Index 403

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CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations on acquiring your new Ford. Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more you know and understand about your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it.

For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following website:

• In the United States: www.ford.com

• In Canada: www.ford.ca

• In Australia: www.ford.com.au

• In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx

Additional owner information is given in separate publications. This Owner’s Guide describes every option and model variant available

and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your particular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describe options before they are generally available.

Remember to pass on this Owner’s Guide when reselling the vehicle. It is an integral part of the vehicle.

WARNING: Fuel pump shut-off switch: In the event of an

accident the safety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter.

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SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Warning symbols in this guide

How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? In this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should be read and observed.

Warning symbols on your vehicle

When you see this symbol, it is imperative that you consult the relevant section of this guide before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind.

Protecting the environment

We must all play our part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol.

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and

certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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PERCHLORATE MATERIAL

Certain components of this vehicle such as airbag modules, seat belt pretensioners, and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate Material – Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. Try not to drive continuously at the same speed for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of new vehicle operation. Vary your speed frequently in order to give the moving parts a chance to break in.

Drive your new vehicle at least 1,000 miles (1,600 km) before towing a trailer. For more detailed information about towing a trailer, refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter.

Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils since these additives may prevent piston ring seating. See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on oil usage.

SPECIAL NOTICES

New Vehicle Limited Warranty

For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by your vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the Warranty Guide/Customer Information Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide.

Special instructions

For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls.

WARNING: Please read the section Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in the Seating and Safety Restraints

chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury.

WARNING: Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger airbag.

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Notice to owners of diesel-powered vehicles

Read the 6.0 and 6.4 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement for information regarding correct operation

and maintenance of your Diesel-powered light truck.

Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles

WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover

rate than other types of vehicles.

Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Guide carefully. Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury or death.

Using your vehicle with a snowplow

For more information and guidelines for using your vehicle with a snowplow, refer to the Driving chapter.

Using your vehicle as an ambulance

If your light truck is equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package, it may be utilized as an ambulance. Ford urges ambulance manufacturers to follow the recommendations of the Ford Incomplete

Vehicle Manual, Ford Truck Body Builder’s Layout Book and the Qualified Vehicle Modifiers (QVM) Guidelines as well as pertinent

supplements. For additional information, please contact the Truck Body Builders Advisory Service at http://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/ and then by selecting “Contact Us” or by phone at 1–877–840–4338.

Use of your Ford light truck as an ambulance, without the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package voids the Ford New Vehicle Limited Warranty and may void the Emissions Warranties. In addition, ambulance usage without the preparation package could cause high underbody temperatures, overpressurized fuel and a risk of spraying fuel which could lead to fires.

If your vehicle is equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package, it will be indicated on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. The label is located on the driver’s side door pillar or on the rear edge of the driver’s door. You can determine whether the ambulance manufacturer followed Ford’s recommendations by directly contacting that manufacturer. Ford Ambulance Preparation Package is only available on certain Diesel engine equipped vehicles.

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Using your vehicle as a stationary power source (PTO)

Refer to the Driving chapter for more information and guidelines for operating a vehicle equipped with an aftermarket power take-off system.

DATA RECORDING

Service Data Recording

Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially includes information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may access or share among them vehicle diagnostic information received through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle. For U.S. only (if equipped), if you choose to use the SYNC威 Vehicle Health Report, you consent that certain diagnostic information may also be accessed electronically by Ford Motor Company and Ford authorized service facilities, and that the diagnostic information may be used for any purpose. See your SYNC威 supplement for more information.

Event Data Recording

Other modules in your vehicle — event data recorders — are capable of collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event. The recorded information may assist in the investigation of such an event. The modules may record information about both the vehicle and the occupants, potentially including information such as:

• how various systems in your vehicle were operating;

• whether or not the driver and passenger seatbelts were

buckled;

• how far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal;

• how fast the vehicle was traveling;

• where the driver was positioning the steering wheel; and

• longitude and latitude of vehicle at last location, using GPS

technology and advanced vehicle sensors.

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To access this information, special equipment must be directly connected to the recording modules. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to court order or where required by law enforcement, other government authorities or other third parties acting with lawful authority. Other parties may seek to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. To the extent that any law pertaining to Event Data Recording applies to SYNC威 or its features, please note the following: Once 911 Assist (if equipped) is enabled (set ON), 911 Assist may, through any paired and connected cell phone, disclose to emergency services that the vehicle has been in a crash involving the deployment of an airbag or, in certain vehicles, the activation of the fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions or updates to 911 Assist may also be capable of electronically or verbally disclosing to 911 operators the vehicle location, and/or other details about the vehicle or crash to assist 911 operators to provide the most appropriate emergency services. If you do not want to disclose this information, do not activate the feature. See your SYNC威 supplement for more information. Additionally, when you connect to Traffic, Directions and Information (if equipped, U.S. only), the service uses GPS technology and advanced vehicle sensors to collect the vehicle’s current location, travel direction, and speed (“vehicle travel information”) only to help provide you with the directions, traffic reports, or business searches you request. If you do not want Ford or its vendors to receive this information, do not activate the service. Ford Motor Company and the vendors it uses to provide you with this information do not store your vehicle travel information. For more information, see Traffic, Directions and Information, Terms and Conditions. See your SYNC威 supplement for more information.

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Vehicle Modification Data Recording

Some aftermarket products may cause severe engine and/or transmission damage; refer to the What is not covered section in The new vehicle

limited warranty for your vehicle chapter of your vehicle’s Warranty Guide for more information. Some vehicles are equipped with

Powertrain Control Systems that can detect and store information about vehicle modifications that, for example, increase horsepower and torque output; this information cannot be erased and will stay in the system’s memory even if the modification is removed. When a dealer or repair facility works on your vehicle, it may be necessary for them to access the information in the Powertrain Control System. This information will likely identify if any unauthorized modifications have been made to the system, which may be used to determine if the warranty has been violated and if repairs will be covered by warranty.

CELL PHONE USE

The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However, drivers must not compromise their own or others’ safety when using such equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safety and security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency situations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications equipment to avoid negating these benefits.

Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is not limited to cellular phones, pagers, portable email devices, in-vehicle communications systems, telematics devices and portable two-way radios.

WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle

control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so.

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EXPORT UNIQUE (NON–UNITED STATES/CANADA) VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION

For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the features and options that are described in this Owner’s Guide. A market unique supplement may be supplied that complements this book. By referring to the market unique supplement, if provided, you can properly identify those features, recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. This Owner’s Guide is written primarily for the U.S. and Canadian Markets. Features or equipment listed as standard may be different on units built for Export. Refer to this Owner’s Guide for all other required

information and warnings.

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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert

Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front

Airbag - Side

Child Seat Tether Anchor

Anti-Lock Brake System Parking Brake System

Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based

Stability Control System Speed Control

Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher

Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment

See Owner’s Guide

Child Seat Lower Anchor

Brake System

Parking Aid System

Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe

Windshield Defrost/Demist

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Rear Window Defrost/Demist

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Power Windows Front/Rear

Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock

Power Window Lockout

Interior Luggage Compartment Release

Panic Alarm Engine Oil

Engine Coolant

Engine Coolant Temperature

Do Not Open When Hot Battery

Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks

Battery Acid

Explosive Gas Fan Warning

Power Steering Fluid

Maintain Correct Fluid Level

Service Engine Soon Engine Air Filter

MAX

MIN

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

Check Fuel Cap

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Low Tire Pressure Warning

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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Automatic transmission cluster shown, manual similar

Harley-Davidson vehicles

Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions. Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the

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bulbs work. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, refer to the respective system warning light description for additional information.

Note: Some warning lights are reconfigurable telltale (RTT) indicator lights and will illuminate in the message center. These lights function the same as the other warning lights.

Service engine soon: The Service engine soon indicator light

illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the on position to check the bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle is ready for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing. Normally, the “Service engine soon” light will stay on until the engine is cranked, then turn itself off if no malfunctions are present. However, if after 15 seconds the “Service engine soon” light blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing. See the Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately by your authorized dealer.

WARNING: Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust

temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.

Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the on position when the engine is not running, or in a position between on and start, or

BRAKE

P!

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by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the on position. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this time, seek service immediately from your authorized dealer. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately by your servicing authorized dealer.

WARNING: Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning

light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer immediately. Driving extended distances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury.

Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is illuminated.

Airbag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when ignition is turned to on, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. A chime will sound when there is a malfunction in the indicator light.

Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A Belt-Minder威 chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt. Refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter to activate/deactivate the Belt-Minder威 chime feature.

Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

ABS

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Low tire pressure warning (if equipped): Illuminates when your

tire pressure is low. If the light remains on at start up or while driving, the tire pressure should be checked. Refer to Inflating your tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. When the ignition is first turned to on, the light will illuminate for three seconds to ensure the bulb is working. If the light does not turn on, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. For more information on this system, refer to Understanding your tire

pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter.

Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly. If it stays on while the engine is running, there may be a malfunction with the charging system. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. This indicates a problem with the electrical system or a related component.

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 restricted. If the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer.

Traction control (RTT) (if equipped): Displays when the

traction control system is active. If the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Refer to Traction control in the Driving chapter for more information

Check fuel cap (RTT): Displays when the fuel cap may not be properly installed. Continued driving with this light on may cause the Service engine soon warning light to come on. Refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

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Engine coolant temperature (RTT): Displays when the engine

coolant temperature is high. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let it cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the

engine is running or hot.

Low fuel (RTT): Displays when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or near empty (refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter).

Door ajar (RTT): Displays when the ignition is in the on position and any door is open.

Transmission Tow/Haul Feature (automatic transmission) (if equipped): The Tow Haul light

remains illuminated as long as the Tow/Haul feature is activated. Refer to the Driving chapter for transmission function and operation. 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 transmission could occur.

Four-wheel drive low (if equipped): Illuminates when

four-wheel drive low is engaged.

4x4

LOW

Four-wheel drive high (if equipped): Illuminates when

four-wheel drive high is engaged.

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Anti-theft system: Flashes when the SecuriLock威 passive anti-theft system has been activated.

Speed control (if equipped):

Illuminates when the speed control is activated. Turns off when the speed control system is deactivated.

Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If the indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.

High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on.

If your vehicle is equipped with a diesel engine, it has some unique warning lights; refer to Instrument Cluster in your Power Stroke 6.0

and 6.4 Liter Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement for detailed information on their function.

Diesel warning lights:

• Glow plug pre-heat

• Waterinfuel

• Low oil pressure

Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the off or accessory position and the driver’s door is opened.

Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened.

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Parking brake on warning chime: Sounds when the parking brake is set, the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph (5 km/h). If the warning remains on after the parking brake is off, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Turn signal chime: Sounds when the turn signal lever has been activated to signal a turn and not turned off after the vehicle is driven more than 2 miles (3.2 km).

Message center activation chime: Sounds when some warning messages appears in the message center display for the first time.

Overspeed chime (if equipped): Sounds when the vehicle speed reaches 75 mph (120 km/h) or higher.

Airbag secondary warning chime: Sounds to inform the driver, in the event that the airbag readiness warning lamp is inoperable, that there is a fault in the supplemental restraint system.

GAUGES

Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed.

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Standard instrument cluster

Harley-Davidson instrument cluster

Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant

temperature. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the normal range (between “H” and “C”). If it enters the red section,

the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool.

WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the

engine is running or hot.

Odometer: Registers the total miles (kilometers) of the vehicle. Refer to

Standard message center or Optional message center in this

chapter on how to switch the display from Metric to English.

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Trip odometer: Registers the miles (kilometers) of individual journeys.

• With standard message center: Press the SELECT/RESET stem

once to switch from the odometer to the trip odometer. Press the stem again to select Trip A and Trip B features. To reset the trip, press and hold the stem until it resets.

• With optional message center:

See TRIP A/B under Optional message center in this chapter.

Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine.

Standard instrument cluster

Harley-Davidson instrument cluster

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Engine oil pressure gauge:

Indicates engine oil pressure. The needle should stay in the normal operating range (between “L” and “H”). If the needle falls below the normal range, stop the vehicle, turn off the engine and check the engine oil level. Add oil if needed. If the oil level is correct, have your vehicle checked at your authorized dealer.

Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (when the ignition is in the on position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade. The FUEL icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located.

Refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information.

Battery voltage gauge (manual transmission only): Indicates the

battery voltage when the ignition is in the on position. If the pointer moves and stays outside the normal operating range, have the vehicle’s electrical system checked as soon as possible.

Transmission fluid temperature gauge (automatic transmission only): If the gauge is in the:

Normal area– the transmission

fluid is within the normal operating temperature (between “H” and “C”).

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Yellow area– the transmission fluid is higher than normal operating temperature. This can be caused by special operating conditions (i.e. snowplowing, towing or off road use). Refer to Special operating

conditions in the scheduled maintenance information for

instructions. Operating the transmission for extended periods of time with the gauge in the yellow area may cause internal transmission damage.

Altering the severity of the operating conditions is recommended to lower the transmission temperature into the normal range.

Red area– the transmission fluid is overheating. Stop the vehicle to allow the temperature to return to normal range.

If the gauge is operating in the Yellow or Red area, stop the vehicle and verify the airflow is not restricted such as snow or debris blocking airflow through the grill. If the gauge continues to show high temperatures, see your authorized dealer.

STANDARD MESSAGE CENTER

Your vehicle’s message center is capable of monitoring many vehicle systems and will alert you to potential vehicle problems and various conditions with an informational message followed by a long indicator chime.

The message center display is located in the instrument cluster.

Selectable features (information menu)

Press and release the SELECT/RESET button, located in the speedometer, to scroll and reset the following functions. Select or reset the function by holding the SELECT/RESET button for more than 2 seconds.

TRIP

Registers the distance of individual journeys. Press and release the SELECT/RESET button on the cluster to toggle between odometer and trip odometer display. To reset, press and hold for less than two seconds.

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ENG HRS

Registers the accumulated time the engine has been running.

MILES (km) TO E

This displays an estimate of approximately how far you can drive with the fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions. Remember to turn the ignition off when refueling to allow this feature to correctly detect the added fuel.

This function will display LOW FUEL LEVEL when you have approximately 50 miles (80 km), to empty. Press RESET to clear this warning message. It will return at approximately 25 miles (40 km), 10 miles (16 km) and 0 miles (0 km) to empty.

The distance to empty is calculated using a running average fuel economy, which is based on your recent driving history of 500 miles (800 km). This value is not the same as the average fuel economy display. The running average fuel economy is re-initialized to a factory default value if the battery is disconnected.

XX.X MPG (L/100km)

Average fuel economy displays your average fuel economy in miles/gallon or liters/100 km.

If you calculate your average fuel economy by dividing distance traveled by gallons of fuel used (liters of fuel used by 100 kilometers traveled), your figure may be different than displayed for the following reasons:

• Your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up

• Differences in the automatic shut-off points on the fuel pumps at

service stations

• Variations in top-off procedure from one fill-up to another

• Rounding of the displayed values to the nearest 0.1 gallon (liter)

1. Drive the vehicle at least 5 miles (8 km) with the speed control system engaged to display a stabilized average.

2. Record the highway fuel economy for future reference. It is important to press the SELECT/RESET button (press and hold the

SELECT/RESET button for two seconds in order to reset the function) after setting the speed control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings.

TBC GAIN (if equipped)

Displays the level of trailer brake gain or if the trailer is not connected.

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Setup menu (vehicle customization and vehicle system check)

HOLD RESET FOR SETUP MENU

Press and hold the SELECT/RESET button to get into the setup menu sequence for the following displays:

Note: When returning to the setup menu and a non-English language has been selected, HOLD RESET FOR ENGLISH will be displayed to change back to English. Press and hold the SELECT/RESET button to change back to English.

OIL LIFE

This displays the remaining oil life. An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center and

according to the recommended maintenance schedule. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS.

To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change (approximately 7,500 miles [12,000 km] or 12 months) perform the following:

1. Press and release the setup button to display “OIL LIFE XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW”.

2. Press and hold the SELECT/RESET stem for two seconds and release to reset the oil life to 100%.

Note: To change oil life 100% miles value from 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months to another value, proceed to Step 3.

3. Once “OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%” is displayed, release and press the SELECT/RESET stem to change the Oil Life Start Value. Each release and press will reduce the value by 10%.

Note: Oil life start value of 100% equals 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months. For example, setting oil life start value to 60% sets the oil life start value to 4,500 miles (7,200 km) and 219 days.

UNITS

Displays the current units English or Metric. Press and hold the SELECT/RESET button to change from English to

Metric. Press the SELECT/RESET button for the next setup menu item or wait

for more than four seconds to return to the info menu.

PARK AID (if equipped)

This feature sounds a warning tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper, and functions only when R (Reverse) gear is selected.

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Press and hold the SELECT/RESET stem to turn this feature on or off. (You can also choose to turn this feature on/off when the vehicle is placed in reverse.)

Press the SELECT/RESET stem for the next setup menu item or wait for more than four seconds to return to the info menu.

LANGUAGE = ENGLISH / SPANISH / FRENCH

Allows you to choose which language the message center will display in. Selectable languages are English, Spanish, or French.

Note: When entering the setup menu and a non-English language has been selected, “PRESS RESET FOR ENGLISH” will be displayed to change back to English.

Press and hold the SELECT/RESET button to select a new language. Selectable languages are English, Spanish and French

Press and hold the SELECT/RESET button for two seconds to set the language choice.

Press the SELECT/RESET button for the next setup menu item or wait for more than four seconds to return to the info menu.

HOLD RESET FOR SYSTEM CHECK

Press and hold the SELECT/RESET button to select SYSTEM CHECK when HOLD RESET FOR SYSTEM CHECK is displayed in the message center. For each of the monitored systems, the message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for two seconds. Pressing the SELECT/RESET button cycles the message center through each of the systems being monitored.

The sequence of the system check report and how it appears in the message center is as follows:

1. XXX% OIL LIFE

2. ENGINE HOURS

3. ENGINE IDLE HOURS (Diesel engine only)

4. CHARGING SYSTEM

5. DOOR AJAR

6. BRAKE SYSTEM

7. XX MILES TO E FUEL LEVEL XXX

System warnings

System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle’s operating systems.

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In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for four seconds.

The message center will display the last selected feature if there are no more warning messages.

Types of messages and warnings:

• Some messages will appear briefly to inform you of something you may need to take action on or be informed of.

• Some messages will appear once and then again when the vehicle is restarted.

• Some messages will reappear after clearing or being reset if a problem or condition is still present and needs your attention.

• Some messages can be acknowledged and reset by pressing the SELECT/RESET button. This allows you to use the full message center functionality by clearing the message.

PARK BRAKE ENGAGED — Displayed when the parking brake is applied (or not fully released).

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM — Displayed when a fault has been detected by the ABS module.

DRIVER DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the driver’s door is not completely closed.

PASSENGER DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the passenger’s door is not completely closed.

REAR LEFT DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the rear left door is not completely closed.

REAR RIGHT DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the rear right door is not completely closed.

XXX MILES TO E FUEL LEVEL LOW — Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel condition.

CHECK PARK AID (if equipped) — Displayed when the transmission is in R (Reverse) and the reverse sensing system (park aid) is disabled.

TO STOP ALARM START VEHICLE (if equipped) — Displayed when the perimeter alarm system is armed and the vehicle is entered using the key on the driver’s side door. In order to prevent the perimeter alarm system from triggering, the ignition must be turned to start or on before the 12–second chime expires. See Perimeter alarm system in the Locks and Security chapter.

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WIRING FAULT ON TRAILER (if equipped) — Displayed if there are certain faults in the vehicle wiring and trailer wiring/brake system. Refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information.

TRAILER BRAKE MODULE FAULT (if equipped) — Displayed and accompanied by a single chime, in response to faults sensed by the TBC. Refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information.

TRAILER DISCONNECTED (if equipped) — Displayed when a trailer connection becomes disconnected, either intentionally or unintentionally, and has been sensed during a given ignition cycle. Refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information.

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW — Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. Refer to Brake fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

LOW TIRE PRESSURE (if equipped) — Displayed when one or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure. Refer to Inflating your tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAULT (if equipped) — Displayed when the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT (if equipped) — Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is in use. For more information on how the system operates under these conditions, refer to Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

ENGINE WARMING PLEASE WAIT XX (Diesel engine only) — Displayed in extremely cold weather, typically below –15°F (–26°C), if the engine block heater is not utilized. The engine will not respond to accelerator pedal movement for 30 seconds; this is done so the engine oil can be properly circulated to avoid engine damage from lack of lubrication. A timer will begin a countdown from 30 seconds. Once the counter has reached 0 (zero) seconds, OK TO DRIVE will be displayed and the engine will respond to accelerator pedal movement. Refer to your Power Stroke 6.0 and 6.4 Liter Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement for more information.

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OK TO DRIVE (Diesel engine only) — Displayed when the time counter has reached 0 (zero) and the engine is sufficiently warm enough to drive in extremely cold weather (refer to the engine warming please wait message description mentioned previously). Refer to your Power

Stroke 6.0 and 6.4 Liter Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement for more information.

DRAIN WATER SEPARATOR (Diesel engine only) — Displayed when the water separator has reached a predetermined capacity and needs to be drained. Refer to your Power Stroke 6.0 and 6.4 Liter Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement for more information.

ENGINE TURNS OFF IN XX (Diesel engine only) — Displayed when the vehicle is in the final 30 seconds of a countdown to where the engine will intentionally be turned off by the PCM. The diesel engine shutdown is a (regulatory) requirement which may be required of a particular diesel vehicle for sale in states requiring this feature. Refer to your Power Stroke 6.0 and 6.4 Liter Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement for more information.

ENGINE TURNED OFF (Diesel engine only) — Displayed after the 30 second countdown. Refer to your Power Stroke 6.0 and 6.4 Liter Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement for more information.

DRIVE TO CLEAN EXHAUST FILTER (Diesel engine only) — Displayed when the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) is full of particles (exhaust soot) and the vehicle is not being operated in a manner to allow normal cleaning. This message will stay on until the exhaust filter cleaning has begun, at which time the CLEANING EXHAUST FILTER message will be displayed. It is recommended the vehicle operator drive the vehicle above 30 mph (48 km/h) until the CLEANING EXHAUST FILTER message turns off. This message is NORMAL. Refer to your

Power Stroke 6.0 and 6.4 Liter Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement for more information.

Note: If this message is ignored, your vehicle will continue to fill the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) with particles (exhaust soot). If cleaning is not permitted, the

limited. If the vehicle is still not operated in a manner to allow cleaning, the service engine soon light be further limited. Dealer service will then be required to restore your vehicle to full-power operation.

Note: Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) regeneration will not initiate at idle or in Power-Take-Off (PTO) mode. When DRIVE TO CLEAN EXHAUST

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FILTER is displayed in the message center, PTO and/or Stationary Elevated Idle Control (SEIC) must be disengaged/inactive in order to properly clean the DPF. The vehicle must be driven until the CLEANING EXHAUST FILTER message turns off.

CLEANING EXHAUST FILTER (Diesel engine only) — Displayed when the vehicle has entered the cleaning mode. Various engine actions will raise the exhaust temperature in the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) system to burn off the particles (exhaust soot). After the particles are burned off, the exhaust temperature will fall back to normal levels. This message is NORMAL. Refer to your Power Stroke 6.0 and 6.4 Liter Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement for more information.

WARNING: When the CLEANING EXHAUST FILTER message appears in the message center, do not park near flammable

materials, vapors or structures until filter cleaning is complete.

EXHAUST FILTER DRIVE COMPLETE (Diesel engine only) — Displayed when the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) has been adequately cleaned after the DRIVE TO CLEAN EXHAUST FILTER followed by CLEANING EXHAUST FILTER messages have been displayed. This message is NORMAL. Refer to your Power Stroke 6.0 and 6.4 Liter Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement for more information.

STOP SAFELY NOW (Diesel engine only) — Displayed and a chime sounds when the vehicle exhaust system temperature exceeds intended operating range. If this warning occurs, engine power is reduced and the engine will shut down when the vehicle speed is below 3 mph (5 km/h). Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and contact your authorized dealer. Depending on the severity of the over-temperature condition, the vehicle may not restart after cycling the ignition off. If the vehicle restarts, there may be limited power. If the exhaust over-temperature condition reoccurs, the message center will display STOP SAFELY NOW, the chime will sound, and engine power will be reduced again and shut down below 3 mph (5 km/h). Refer to your

Power Stroke 6.0 and 6.4 Liter Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement for more information.

ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON (Gas engine only) — Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 5% or less.

OIL CHANGE REQUIRED (Gas engine only) — Displayed when the oil life left reaches 0%. OIL LIFE OK displays after you have changed the oil.

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OPTIONAL MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)

Your vehicle’s message center is capable of monitoring many vehicle systems and will alert you to potential vehicle problems and various conditions with an informational message followed by a long indicator chime.

The message center display is located in the instrument cluster.

Selectable features

Info (information menu)

Press the INFO button repeatedly to cycle through the following features:

RESET

SETUP

INFO

TRIP A/B

Registers the distance of individual journeys. Press and release the INFO button until the TRIP A/B appear in the display (this represents the trip mode). Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds to reset.

Refer to UNITS later in this section to switch the display from Metric to English.

MILES (km) TO E

This displays an estimate of approximately how far you can drive with the fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions. Remember to turn the ignition off when refueling to allow this feature to correctly detect the added fuel.

This function will display LOW FUEL LEVEL when you have approximately 50 miles (80 km), to empty. Press RESET to clear this warning message. It will return at approximately 25 miles (40 km), 10 miles (16 km) and 0 miles (0 km) miles to empty.

The distance to empty is calculated using a running average fuel economy, which is based on your recent driving history of 500 miles (800 km). This value is not the same as the average fuel economy display. The running average fuel economy is re-initialized to a factory default value if the battery is disconnected.

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XX.X MPG (L/100km)

Average fuel economy displays your average fuel economy in miles/gallon or liters/100 km.

If you calculate your average fuel economy by dividing distance traveled by gallons of fuel used (liters of fuel used by 100 kilometers traveled), your figure may be different than displayed for the following reasons:

• Your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up

• Differences in the automatic shut-off points on the fuel pumps at

service stations

• Variations in top-off procedure from one fill-up to another

• Rounding of the displayed values to the nearest 0.1 gallon (liter)

1. Drive the vehicle at least 5 miles (8 km) with the speed control system engaged to display a stabilized average.

2. Record the highway fuel economy for future reference.

It is important to press the RESET button (press and hold RESET for two seconds in order to reset the function) after setting the speed control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings.

TIMER

Timer displays the trip elapsed drive time.

To operate, do the following:

1. Press and release RESET in order to start the timer.

2. Press and release RESET to pause the timer.

3. Press and hold RESET until the timer resets.

TBC GAIN (if equipped)

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System check and vehicle feature customization

Press the SETUP button repeatedly to cycle the message center through the following features:

Note: When returning to the SETUP menu and a non-English language has been selected, HOLD RESET FOR ENGLISH will be displayed to change back to English. Press and hold the RESET button to change back to English.

RESET FOR SYSTEM CHECK

When this message appears, press the RESET button and the message center will begin to cycle through the following systems and provide a status of the item if needed.

1. OIL LIFE (Gas engine only)

2. ENGINE HOURS

3. CHARGING SYSTEM

4. DOOR AJAR

5. BRAKE SYSTEM

6. FUEL LEVEL

Note: Some systems show a message only if a condition is present.

OIL LIFE

This displays the remaining oil life. An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center and

according to the recommended maintenance schedule. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS.

To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change (approximately 7,500 miles [12,000 km] or 12 months) perform the following:

1. Press and release the SETUP button to display “OIL LIFE XXX%

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2. Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds and release to reset the oil life to 100%.

Note: To change oil life 100% miles value from 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months to another value, proceed to Step 3.

3. Once “OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%” is displayed, release and press the RESET button to change the Oil Life Start Value. Each release and press will reduce the value by 10%.

Note: Oil life start value of 100% equals 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months. For example, setting oil life start value to 60% sets the oil life start value to 4,500 miles (7,200 km) and 219 days.

UNITS

Displays the current units English or Metric. Press the RESET button to change from English to Metric.

AUTOLAMP (SEC)

This feature keeps your headlights on for up to three minutes after the ignition is switched off.

Press the RESET control to select the new Autolamp delay values of 0, 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120 or 180 seconds.

AUTOLOCK

This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when the vehicle is shifted into any gear, putting the vehicle in motion.

Press the RESET control to turn autolock on or off.

AUTOUNLOCK

This feature automatically unlocks all vehicle doors when the driver’s door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being turned off.

Press RESET to turn it off or on.

ZONE <XX> RESET = CHANGE

The compass heading is displayed as one of N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W and NW in the message center display.

The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magnetic or metallic objects placed in, on or near the vehicle may also affect compass accuracy.

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conditions. If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may be necessary. Refer to Compass zone/calibration

adjustment.

Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point that varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps. This variation is four degrees between adjacent zones and will become noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple zones. A correct zone setting will eliminate this error. Do the following to set the proper zone:

Compass zone/calibration adjustment

1. Determine your magnetic zone by

referring to the zone map.

2. Turn ignition to the on position.

3. Start the engine.

4. From the SETUP menu, press and release the RESET button until the

message center display changes to show the current zone setting ZONE <XX> RESET = CHANGE.

5. Press and release the RESET button repeatedly until the correct zone

setting for your geographic location is displayed on the message center. The range of zone values are from 1 to 15 and “wraps” back to 1.

6. To exit the zone setting mode, and to “lock in” your change:

• press and release the SETUP button or,

• press INFO button to exit or,

• wait four seconds and the zone will be “locked in”.

Perform compass calibration in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut.

7. Press the RESET button until the display reads RESET FOR

CALIBRATION to start the compass calibration function.

8. Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle (less than 3 mph [5 km/h]) until

the CIRCLE SLOWLY TO CALIBRATE display changes to CALIBRATION COMPLETED. It will take up to five circles to complete calibration.

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9. The compass is now calibrated. Note: If the RESET button is pressed or three minutes has expired, the

display will go back to the INFO menu and will show CAL instead of the compass heading until the compass is calibrated.

PARK AID (if equipped)

This feature sounds a warning tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper, and functions only when R (Reverse) gear is selected.

Press and hold the SELECT/RESET stem to turn this feature on or off. (You can also choose to turn this feature on/off when the vehicle is placed in reverse.)

Press the SELECT/RESET stem for the next setup menu item or wait for more than four seconds to return to the info menu.

LANGUAGE = ENGLISH / SPANISH / FRENCH

Allows you to choose which language the message center will display in. Selectable languages are English, Spanish, or French.

Waiting four seconds or pressing the RESET button cycles the message center through each of the language choices.

Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds to set the language choice.

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 cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for four seconds.

The message center will display the last selected feature if there are no more warning messages.

Types of messages and warnings:

• Some messages will appear briefly to inform you of something you may need to take action on or be informed of.

• Some messages will appear once and then again when the vehicle is restarted.

• Some messages will reappear after clearing or being reset if a problem or condition is still present and needs your attention.

• Some messages can be acknowledged and reset by pressing RESET. This allows you to use the full message center functionality by clearing the message.

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