2012 FORD E450 parking brake

Miles (x 1,000)* 82.5 90 97.5 105 112.5 120 127.5 135 142.5 150
Kilometers (x 1,000)* 132 144 156 168 180 192 204 216 228 240
Months* 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120
Change engine oil and filter• •••••••••
Rotate tires**, inspect tire wear and measure tread
depth• •••••••••
Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag• •••••••••
Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)• •••••••••
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped
with dipstick); consult dealer for requirements•••••
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings,
hoses and parking brake•••••
Inspect engine cooling system concentration and hoses•••••
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields•••••
Inspect front axle and U-joints; lubricate if equipped
with grease fittings (4WD vehicles)•••••
Inspect half-shaft boots (if equipped)•••••
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod
ends, driveshaft and U-joints; lubricate if equipped with
grease fittings•••••
Torque rear U-bolts (Transit Connect)•••••
Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped)•••••
* Whichever comes first
**If equipped with dual rear wheels, rotate front wheels when specified, rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted
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A
Accessory delay ..........................67
AdvanceTrac ..............................192
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................................106
and child safety seats ............108
description ..............................106
disposal ....................................110
driver airbag ............................108
indicator light .........................110
operation .................................108
passenger airbag .....................108
passenger deactivation
switch ......................................111
Air cleaner filter .......291–292, 295
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................266
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................190
Anti-theft system ........................85
arming the system ....................86
Audio system (see Radio) ...29, 31
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................202, 204
fluid, adding ............................286
fluid, checking ........................286
fluid, refill capacities ..............296
fluid, specification ..................296
Auxiliary Input Jack ...................38
Auxiliary power point .................65
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........296
refill capacities ........................296
traction lok ..............................198
B
Battery .......................................263acid, treating emergencies .....263
jumping a disabled battery ....235
maintenance-free ....................263
replacement, specifications ...295
servicing ..................................263
Belt-Minder.............................102
Blind spot mirror ......................212
Booster seats .............................134
Brakes ........................................189
anti-lock ...................................190
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................190
fluid, checking and adding ....285
fluid, refill capacities ..............296
fluid, specifications .................296
lubricant specifications ..........296
parking ....................................191
shift interlock ..........................200
trailer .......................................178
Bulbs ............................................57
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....296
Cell phone use ............................10
Changing a tire .........................225
Child safety seats ......................120
in front seat ............................121
in rear seat ..............................121
LATCH .....................................124
recommendations ...................118
tether anchorage hardware ...131
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................134
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............252
exterior ....................................255
instrument panel ....................253
interior .....................................254
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Keys .............................................86
positions of the ignition .........184
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................57
daytime running light ...............52
headlamps .................................51
headlamps, flash to pass ..........51
instrument panel, dimming .....52
interior lamps ...........................56
replacing bulbs .........................59
LATCH anchors .........................124
Lights, warning and indicator ....14
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........190
Loading instructions .................172
Load limits .................................165
Locks
autolock .....................................75
doors ..........................................75
Lubricant specifications ...........296
Lug nuts ....................................234
Lumbar support, seats ...............91
M
Message center ...........................21
english/metric button ...............27
warning messages .....................27
Mirrors ...................................67–68
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................67
fold away ...................................69
side view mirrors (power) .......68
Motorcraftparts ..............256, 295
N
Navigation system .......................47O
Octane rating ............................277
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................260
P
Parking brake ............................191
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........295
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................221
Power door locks ........................75
Power mirrors .............................68
Power point .................................65
Power steering ..........................197
fluid, checking and adding ....284
fluid, refill capacity ................296
fluid, specifications .................296
Power Windows ...........................66
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................198
R
Radio ......................................29, 31
Rear-view camera system .........210
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................118
Relays ........................................217
Remote entry system .................80
illuminated entry ......................84
locking/unlocking
doors ..............................75, 81–82
panic alarm ...............................82
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................83
Index
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