2009 FORD E450 Owners Manual

WARNING:Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the
engine is running or hot.
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 toInflating your tiresin theTires, Wheels and
Loadingchapter. 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 or begins to flash, have the system inspected by your
authorized dealer. For more information on this system, refer toTi r e
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)in theTires, Wheels and
Loadingchapter.
AdvanceTrac(if equipped):
Flashes (two times per second)
when the AdvanceTracwith RSC
system is active. If the light remains
on, orSERVICE RSC NOWis
displayed in the odometer display
with a chime, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized
dealer. (Flashes one time every two seconds when AdvanceTracwith
RSCsystem has not yet initialized and is not available.) For further
information, refer toAdvanceTrac(Electronic stability control) with
Roll stability control™ (RSC)in theDrivingchapter.
WARNING:If your vehicle is equipped with the AdvanceTrac
with RSCsystem, then it was designed to be operated with
RSC. Reduce speed and proceed to an authorized dealer to have the
system serviced immediately.
Transmission Tow/Haul Feature
(if equipped):Illuminates when
the Tow/Haul feature has been
activated. Refer to theDriving
chapter for transmission function and operation. If the light flashes
steadily, have the system serviced immediately, damage to the
transmission could occur.
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Anti-theft system:Flashes when
the SecuriLock™ Passive Anti-theft
System has been activated.
Overdrive off (if equipped):
Illuminates when the overdrive
function of the transmission has
been turned off; refer to the
Drivingchapter. If the light does not illuminate, have the transmission
serviced soon, or damage may occur.
Charging system (RTT):
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.
Speed control:Illuminates when
the speed control is activated. Turns
off when the speed control system
is deactivated.
Low fuel (RTT):Displays when
the fuel level in the fuel tank is at
or near empty (refer toFuel gauge
in this chapter).
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.
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.
O/D
OFF
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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.
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).
GAUGES
Speedometer:Indicates the
current vehicle speed.
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.
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WARNING:Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the
engine is running or hot.
Odometer:Registers the total miles
(kilometers) of the vehicle.
Refer toMessage centerin the
Driver Controlschapter on how to
switch the display from Metric to
English.
Trip odometer:Registers the miles
(kilometers) of individual journeys.
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 again until the trip
reading is 0.0 miles.
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.
Battery voltage gauge: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
by your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
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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 by 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 toFilling the tankin theMaintenance and Specifications
chapter for more information.
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
AM/FM stereo system (if equipped)
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.
Accessory delay:Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay which
allows you to operate the radio and other electrical accessories for up to
ten minutes after the ignition has been turned off or until either front
door is opened.
1.
/: Press/to
manually go up or down the radio
frequency. Press and hold for a fast
advance through radio frequencies.
Also use in AUDIO mode to gain access to various settings.
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2.AUDIO:Press AUDIO repeatedly
to gain access to the following
settings:
BAL (Balance):Press AUDIO to reach the balance setting.
Use
//SEEKto adjust the audio between the left (L) and
right (R) speakers.
FAD (Fade)–If equipped with four speaker audio system:Press
AUDIO to reach the fade feature. Use
//SEEKto adjust
the audio between the front (F) and back (B) speakers.
TREB (Treble):Press to adjust the treble setting. Use
//
SEEKto adjust.
BASS (Bass):Press to adjust the bass setting. Use
//
SEEKto adjust.
3.SEEK:Press
SEEKto
access the previous/next strong
station.
4.Memory presets:To set a
station: Select frequency band
AM/FM1/FM2; tune to a station,
press and hold a preset button until sound returns. You can save up to
18 stations, six in AM, six in FM1 and FM2.
5.AM/FM:Press AM/FM to select
AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band.
6.ON/OFF/Volume:Press
VOL-PUSH to turn ON/OFF. Turn
VOL-PUSH to increase/decrease
volume.
7.CLK (Clock):Press CLK to
toggle between displaying the radio
frequency and the clock setting.
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Setting the clock:Press and hold CLK until the hours begin to flash.
Press
//SEEKto manually increase/decrease the hours.
Press CLK again to set the minutes using
//SEEKto
manually increase/decrease the minutes. Allow 10 seconds to pass to
confirm that the time has been set.
AM/FM Single CD/MP3 sound system (if equipped)
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.
Accessory delay:Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay. With
this feature, the radio and other electrical devices may be used for up to
ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or until either front door is
opened.
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