2009 FORD SUPER DUTY buttons

is released, your brake fluid is low and
should be inspected immediately by
your authorized dealer.
5. headLamPs, Fog L amPs
(if equipped) and auT oLamPs
(if equipped)
Turn the control one position to the
right
to turn on the parking lamps,
instrument panel lamps, license plate
lamps and tail lamps. Turn the control
to the second position on the right
to turn on the headlamps. Turn
the control one position to the left
to activate the autolamp feature
(if equipped), which automatically
turns the exterior lamps on and off,
based on available daylight. Vehicles
equipped with a message center, you
can also select a delay from 1 - 180
seconds for the lights to stay on after
the ignition is turned off. Pull the
control towards you to activate the
fog lamps (if equipped). (The fog
lamps will not operate when the
control is turned off (O) or when the
high beams are on).
6. sPeed conTroL (if equipped)
To set the speed control, press and
release ON. Accelerate to the desired
speed. Press and release the SET
+ control. Take your foot off the
accelerator pedal. The speed control
indicator light
will illuminate in
the cluster. To set a higher speed:
press and hold SET+ until the desired
speed is reached, or briefly press
SET+ to increase the speed by small
amounts. To set a lower speed: press
and hold SET- until the desired speed
is reached, or briefly press SET- to
decrease the speed by small amounts.
service inTervaLs
It is important to maintain your vehicle to keep it running
in peak condition. Engine oil and filter changes along
with fuel filter (two fuel filters on diesel vehicles) and
engine coolant inspection/replacement are common
maintenance items that can be done to prolong the life of
your engine. If you drive your vehicle in severe situations,
more frequent service will be required on some items.
Please refer to the scheduled maintenance information
chapter of your diesel supplement if your vehicle is
equipped with a diesel engine or the separate Scheduled
Maintenance Guide if your vehicle is equipped with a
gasoline engine.
engine F
an oPera Tion
Your vehicle is equipped with a high performance
clutched cooling fan. When the clutch engages, the fan
spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine. This
typically occurs when carrying heavy loads, towing a
trailer or with high outside temperatures. As fan speed
increases (and as the clutch engages), you may notice
an increase in fan noise which is normal. When extra cooling is no longer required, the clutch disengages and the noise will go away. In
most everyday driving conditions, the fan spins slower
and the clutch is not engaged; this improves fuel
economy and reduces fan speed/noise.
c
oLd wea Ther sTar Ting
It is recommended that the engine block heater be
used for starting when the temperature is -10°F (-23°C)
or colder for diesel engines and below 0°F (-17°C) for
gas engines. Please refer to Engine Block Heater in the
Driving chapter of your Owner’s Guide.
dieseL engine oPera Tion (if equipped)
Diesel engines have different starting and operating
procedures than gasoline engines. Please refer to
your diesel supplement for detailed information on
starting and operating your diesel engine. Key items
to remember are:
Starting the Engine
With the key in the on position, the
light will
illuminate if glow plug heat is necessary as a starting aid.
Wait for the light to extinguish before starting the engine.
Turning Off the Engine
It is important to remember that if you have been
operating your vehicle at a high speed or maximum gross
vehicle weight, it is recommended to let the engine idle for 3-5 minutes so the turbocharged engine can properly cool down.
Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) Fuel The diesel engine requires ultra low sulfur diesel fuel to control exhaust emissions,
especially when combined with new exhaust treatment devices such as a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF). It is always important to make sure the proper fuel is used because use of improper fuel (e.g., high level of biodiesel fuel or a high sulfur diesel fuel) may cause serious engine damage. Use of biodiesel is acceptable as long as the content is no higher than 5% (B5). If the biodiesel is rated higher than B5 (such as B10 or B20), it may damage fuel system components.
Exhaust System
To control exhaust emissions, your
diesel Super Duty is equipped with
an exhaust system with clean diesel after-treatment
technology which includes a diesel oxidation catalytic
converter and a diesel particulate filter (DPF). Do not
modify the exhaust after-treatment. See Owner’s Guide
for more information.
Draining the Water Separator
Remember to drain the water separator monthly. Water
will gather in the frame-mounted water separator, called
the horizontal fuel conditioning module (HFCM). A WATER
IN FUEL indicator
will illuminate in the message center
when the module has reached its capacity.
Checking the Air Filter
Your vehicle has an air filtration system with a restriction
indicator gauge that will alert you when you need to
change your filter. The gauge has a viewable indicator
located underhood on the air filter assembly which
should be inspected every oil change. A CHECK AIR
FILTER message will also appear in the message center
when the system restriction reaches its upper limit for
proper operation.
Engine Oil Specifications for Diesel Engines
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Heavier 15W-40 and 5W-40 engine oils are recommended
for temperatures over 50˚F (10˚C) and must be used for
heavy duty driving and trailer towing.
Use Motorcraft oil or an equivalent oil conforming to
Ford specification WSS-M2C171–E or API service
categories CJ-4 or CJ-4/SM. It is important to use these
oils because they are compatible with the emission
control equipment of your vehicle to meet the more
stringent emission standards.
Under normal conditions, the engine oil and filter need
to be changed at 10,000 mi (16,093 km) or 6 month
intervals (whichever comes first). Under severe conditions,
the intervals are sooner; 5,000 mi (8,046 km) or 3
months (whichever comes first). Refer to the scheduled
maintenance information chapter of the diesel owner
guide supplement for specific information on normal
and severe conditions. Use the same engine oil and filter
change intervals when using synthetic engine oil. 15. TraiLer BraKe
conTroLLer
(if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with
a fully-integrated electronic Trailer
Brake Controller (TBC). This helps
ensure smooth and effective trailer
braking by powering the trailer’s
electric brakes with a proportional
output based on the towing
vehicle’s brake pressure. Use the
GAIN adjustment buttons (+,–) and
the manual control lever to make
adjustments. The system will display
any necessary messages through
your message center. For complete
information on using the TBC, please
refer to the Tires, Wheels and
Loading chapter of your Owner’s
Guide for more information.
16. uPFiTTer (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with
the Upfitter package, these auxiliary
switches can be customized to
perform additional functions. The
switches deliver 10A, 15A or 30A
of battery power to whatever
accessory is chosen. Refer to the
Body Builder’s Layout Book or visit
www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/
non-html/Q117R1.pdf for more
detailed information.
1 7. auxiLiary Power PoinT
Your vehicle is equipped with a 12V
auxiliary power point which allows
you to power electrical devices
that require up to 12V. For more
information, please refer to your
Owner’s Guide. 18. a
uxiLiary inPuT Jac K
(if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with
an Auxiliary input jack, which allows
you to play music from your portable
music player through the vehicle
speakers with high fidelity.
19. usB Por T (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with
SYNC, you will have a USB port
which allows you to plug in media
playing devices, memory sticks
and also to charge devices if they
support this feature. SYNC is a
hands-free communications and
entertainment system with special
phone and media features.
For more information, please refer
to the SYNC supplement or to the
SYNC section in the Navigation
supplement. Please also feel free to
visit www.SyncMyRide.com.
FueL PumP shuT -oFF swiTch
This device stops the electric fuel
pump from sending fuel to the
engine when your vehicle has had
a substantial jolt. After
an accident, if the
engine cranks but
doesn’t start, the
switch may have
been activated.
The fuel pump
shut-off switch
is located on the
passenger side
of the instrument
panel. You have to
open the passenger
side door and
remove the access panel to reset the switch. For
switch reset instructions, please
refer to your Owner’s Guide.
TeLescoPing mirrors
(if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with
manual or power telescoping
mirrors which can extend out
2.75 inches (70 mm). These mirrors
are especially useful when you are
towing a trailer. Manual mirrors can
be pushed out or pulled in to the
desired position. If your vehicle is
equipped with power telescoping
mirrors, you can simultaneously
position the mirrors using the control
switch on the door trim panel. To
telescope the mirrors outboard,
press and hold t until the mirrors
reach the desired position. To
telescope the mirrors inboard, press
and hold u until the mirrors reach
their desired position.
Press RES to return to the previously
set speed. To turn speed control off,
depress the brake pedal or press OFF.
7.
message cenTer
When the ignition is in the ON
position, the message center on
your vehicle’s instrument cluster will
display information on your vehicle’s
operating functions, as well as
warning messages. Pressing the INFO
button lets you scroll through general
vehicle information such as odometer,
trip odometer, compass, average fuel
economy, distance to empty (fuel)
and engine hours. Engine hours
register how many hours the engine
has been running. This is especially
important if your vehicle is equipped
with a diesel engine as important
maintenance items (engine oil
changes and fuel filter changes) may
be based on engine hours. Please
refer to the scheduled maintenance
information in your diesel supplement
for more information.
8. Power rear sLider window
(if equipped)
Push the switch, (located behind
the steering wheel) to open the rear
window. Pull to close the rear window. Please refer to
your Owner’s
Guide for
more details. 9.
Tow/hauL swiTch (if equipped)
To eliminate excessive transmission
shifting, activate the Tow/Haul
feature. This will reduce frequency
of transmission shifting and assist in
transmission cooling. This feature also
provides engine braking in all forward
gears when the transmission is in
the D (Overdrive) position; the engine
braking will slow the vehicle and
assist the driver in controlling the
vehicle when descending a grade.
10. eLecTronic shiFT on The
FL y 4x4 sys Tem (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with an
electronic shift on the fly 4x4 system
which allows you to choose between
2WD, 4x4 HIGH or 4x4 LOW driving
modes. Choose 2WD to provide power
to the rear wheels only – used mainly
for street and highway driving. This
mode provides optimal smoothness
and fuel economy at high speeds.
Choose 4x4 HIGH to send power to
the rear and front wheels for extra
traction during winter and off-road
conditions. (Not intended for use on
dry pavement.) Choose 4x4 LOW when
you need extra gearing to provide
maximum power to all four wheels
at reduced speeds. This is intended
for use in situations such as deep
sand, steep grades or pulling a boat
out of the water. This mode is not
intended for use on dry pavement.
For complete information on these
modes and shifting requirements, or
on the optional manual shift on-stop
4x4 system, please refer to the Driving
chapter in your Owner’s Guide for
more information. 1 1.
TracTion conTroL™ sys Tem
(if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a
Traction control ™ system which helps
you maintain stability and steerability
of your vehicle during a variety of road
conditions, especially on slippery road
surfaces such as snow or ice covered
roads and gravel roads. If your vehicle
becomes stuck in the snow, mud or
sand, try turning off the system to
allow wheel spin and help increase
momentum to dig the vehicle out. The
system defaults to on and the control
will illuminate when turned off.
12. Power adJus TaBLe
Foo T PedaLs (if equipped)
Press the top of the control to move
the pedals further away from you or
press the bottom of the control to
move the pedals closer to you. The
pedals should only be adjusted when
the vehicle is stopped and in Park (P).
13. reverse sensing
(if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with
a reverse sensing system which can
warn you if there is an object behind
the vehicle that may be too low for
you to see. The system will sound
a warning tone that increases in
frequency as the object gets closer
and will sound continuously when
the object is less than 10 inches
away. Refer to your Owner’s Guide
for more information.
14. cLima Te conTroL and audio
Refer to the Climate Control and
Audio section on the reverse side
of this Quick Reference Guide.
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1. service engine soon LighT
The Service Engine soon light
illuminates briefly when the ignition
is turned on. If it remains on after
the engine is started, the On Board
Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has
detected a malfunction. If the light is
blinking, an engine misfire is occurring
which could damage your catalytic
converter. Drive in a moderate fashion
and contact your authorized dealer
as soon as possible.
2. aBs w arning LighT
If the ABS light
stays illuminated
or continues to flash, a malfunction
has been detected, contact your
authorized dealer as soon as
possible. Normal braking is still
functional unless the brake warning
light is also illuminated.
3. airBag readiness LighT
The air bag readiness light

illuminates briefly when the ignition is
turned on. If this light fails to illuminate,
remains on or continues to flash after
the engine is started, contact your
authorized dealer as soon as
possible. A chime will also sound if
a malfunction in the supplemental
restraint system is detected.
4. BraKe s ysTem w arning LighT
The brake system warning light

illuminates briefly when the ignition
is turned on or when the parking
brake is applied to confirm that the
system is functional. If the light does
not illuminate at this time, contact
your authorized dealer as soon as
possible. If the light continues to
illuminate after the parking brake
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