2009 FORD SUPER DUTY light

WARNING:Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass
or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the
engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
Illumination of theService engine soon
indicator, charging system
warning light or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors,
smoke or loss of engine power could indicate that the emission control
system is not working properly.
An improperly operating or damaged exhaust system may allow exhaust
to enter the vehicle. Have a damaged or improperly operating exhaust
system inspected and repaired immediately.
WARNING:Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and
potentially lethal fumes into the passenger compartment.
Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine. By
law, vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, services,
sells, leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not
permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent
it from working. Information about your vehicle’s emission system is on
the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the
engine. This decal also lists engine displacement.
Please consult yourWarranty Guide/Customer Information Guidefor
complete emission warranty information.
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)
Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine’s
emission control system. This system is commonly known as the On
Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II). The OBD-II system protects the
environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet
government emission standards. The OBD-II system also assists your
authorized dealer in properly servicing your vehicle. When theService
engine soon
indicator illuminates, the OBD-II system has detected
a malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may cause theService engine
soon
indicator to illuminate. Examples are:
1. The vehicle has run out of fuel—the engine may misfire or run poorly.
2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel—the engine may misfire or run
poorly.
3. The fuel cap may not have been securely tightened. SeeFuel filler
capin this chapter.
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Accessory delay ........................110
Air cleaner filter ...............401, 403
Air conditioning ..........................84
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................................190
and child safety seats ............192
description ..............................190
disposal ....................................195
driver airbag ............................193
indicator light .........................194
operation .................................193
passenger airbag .....................193
passenger deactivation
switch ......................................195
Ambulance packages ..................10
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................377
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................277–278
Anti-theft system ..............165, 168
arming the system ..........166, 168
disarming a triggered
system .....................................168
triggering .................................168
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................26, 28, 35
Automatic transmission ............282
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................284
fluid, adding ............................396
fluid, checking ........................396
fluid, refill capacities ..............404
Auxiliary Input Jack ...................42
Auxiliary power point ...............107
Axle
refill capacities ........................404B
Battery .......................................375
acid, treating emergencies .....375
jumping a disabled battery ....342
maintenance-free ....................375
replacement, specifications ...403
servicing ..................................375
Belt-Minder
.............................186
Booster seats .............................218
Brakes ........................................277
anti-lock ...........................277–278
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................278
fluid, checking and adding ....395
fluid, refill capacities ..............404
parking ....................................278
shift interlock ..........................282
trailer .......................................264
Bulbs ............................................95
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....404
Cassette tape player ...................26
Cell phone use ..............................9
Child safety seats ......................204
attaching with tether straps ..212
in front seat ....................204, 208
in rear seat ..............204, 208, 212
LATCH .....................................212
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................218
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............359
instrument panel ............361–362
interior .....................................363
plastic parts ............................360
safety belts ..............................363
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recommendations ...................374
refill capacities ........................404
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................275
F
Fail safe cooling ........................382
Family entertainment system ....51
Fluid capacities .........................404
Fog lamps ....................................89
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......294
description ..............................299
driving off road .......................301
electronic shift ................295, 299
indicator light .........................296
lever operated shift ................297
manual locking hubs ..............295
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................281
Fuel ............................................383
calculating fuel
economy ..........................138, 388
cap ...........................................385
capacity ...................................404
choosing the right fuel ...........386
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................391
detergent in fuel .....................387
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................383, 385, 388
filter, specifications ........383, 403
fuel pump shut-off switch .....315
improving fuel economy ........388
octane rating ...................387, 408
quality ......................................387
running out of fuel .................387
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................383
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......315Fuses ..................................316–317
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............385
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................388
Gauges .........................................21
transmission fluid
temperature gauge ...................26
H
Hazard flashers .........................314
Head restraints .................169, 175
Headlamps ...................................89
aiming ..................................91, 93
autolamp system .......................89
daytime running lights .............90
flash to pass ..............................90
high beam .................................90
replacing bulbs ...................97–99
turning on and off ....................89
Heating
heater only system ...................80
heating and air conditioning
system .................................81, 84
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................123
Hood ..........................................368
I
Ignition ...............................272, 408
Illuminated visor mirror ...........105
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................204
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................393
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Instrument panel
cleaning ...........................361–362
cluster ........................................14
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................91
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......342
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................154
keypad .....................................164
locking and unlocking doors ..165
programming entry code .......164
Keys ...................................166–167
positions of the ignition .........272
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................89
daytime running light ...............90
fog lamps ...................................89
headlamps .................................89
headlamps, flash to pass ..........90
instrument panel, dimming .....91
interior lamps ...........................95
replacing bulbs .................97–102
LATCH anchors .........................212
Lights, warning and indicator ....14
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........278
Limited-slip axle .......................281
Load limits .................................253
Loading instructions .................259
Locks
autolock ...................................154
childproof ................................157doors ........................................153
Lug nuts ....................................341
Lumbar support, seats .............173
M
Manual transmission .................287
fluid capacities ........................404
reverse .....................................289
Message center .................127, 136
english/metric button .............140
system check button ..............139
warning messages ...........130, 142
Mirrors ...............................110–111
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................110
fold away .........................112, 114
side view mirrors (power) .....111
signal .......................................115
Moon roof ..................................122
Motorcraft parts ................383, 403
N
Navigation system .......................79
O
Octane rating ............................387
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................372
Overdrive ...................................104
P
Parking brake ............................278
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....403
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................115
Power adjustable foot pedals ...115
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Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................321
Power door locks ......................153
Power mirrors ...........................111
Power point ...............................107
Power steering ..........................280
fluid, checking and adding ....394
fluid, refill capacity ................404
Power Windows .........................108
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................281
R
Radio ................................26, 28, 35
Rear seat entertainment
system ..........................................51
Relays ........................................316
Remote entry system ...............157
illuminated entry ............162–163
locking/unlocking
doors ................................153, 158
replacing the batteries ...........160
Reverse camera .........................292
Reverse sensing system ...........289
Roadside assistance ..................313
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........................178–183
Safety defects, reporting ..355–356
Safety restraints ................178–183
Belt-Minder
...........................186
extension assembly ................189
for adults .........................179–183
for children .............................200lap belt ....................................184
warning light and
chime ...............................185–186
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................212
Safety seats for children ..........204
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................409
Satellite Radio Information ........47
Seats ..........................................169
child safety seats ....................204
cleaning ...................................364
heated ........................................84
memory seat ...................159, 174
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................163
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ................................165, 167
Servicing your vehicle ..............367
Setting the clock
AM/FM/CD .................................30
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................37
Snowplowing ...............10, 310–311
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................403, 408
Special notice ..............................11
ambulance conversions ............10
diesel-powered vehicles ...........10
four-wheel drive vehicles .......312
utility-type vehicles ..................10
Speed control ............................116
Starting your vehicle ........272–274
jump starting ..........................342
Steering wheel
controls ....................................118
tilting .......................................104
SYNC
..........................................79
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T
Tailgate ......................................148
Temperature control (see
Climate control) ..........................80
Tilt steering wheel ....................104
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....242
Tires ...................................224–226
alignment ................................234
care ..........................................230
changing ..........................328, 331
checking the pressure ............229
inflating ...................................227
label .........................................241
replacing ..................................232
rotating ....................................235
safety practices .......................234
sidewall information ...............237
snow tires and chains ............252
spare tire .........................326, 328
terminology .............................226
tire grades ...............................225
treadwear ........................225, 231
Towing .......................................259
recreational towing .................271
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ..............264
trailer towing ..........................259
wrecker ....................................347
Traction control ........................279
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ................264
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................400Transmission
automatic operation .......104, 282
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....282
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................396
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................399
fluid, refill capacities ..............404
manual operation ....................287
Turn signal ..................................94
U
Upfitter controls .......................121
USB port ......................................44
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................409
Vehicle loading ..........................253
Ventilating your vehicle ...........275
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......14
Washer fluid ..............................371
Water, Driving through .............309
Windows
power .......................................108
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ........................................103
checking and adding fluid .....371
replacing wiper blades ...........372
Wrecker towing .........................347
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