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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 theFuel and Refuelingchapter. 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.
Stability Control System
Displays when the AdvanceTrac®/Traction control is active. If
the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately.
Stability Control System Off
Illuminates when AdvanceTrac®/Traction control has been
disabled by the driver.
Transmission Tow/Haul
Illuminates when the Tow/Haul feature has been activated.
Refer to theTransmissionchapter for transmission function
and operation. If the light flashes steadily, have the system
serviced immediately, damage to the transmission could occur.
4X2
Illuminates momentarily when two-wheel drive high is selected.
If the light fails to display when the ignition is turned on, or
remains on, have the system serviced immediately by your
authorized dealer.
4X4 LOW
Illuminates when four-wheel drive low is engaged. If the light fails
to display when the ignition is turned on, or remains on, have the
system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer.
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4X4 HIGH
Illuminates when four-wheel drive high is engaged. If the light
fails to display when the ignition is turned on, or remains on,
have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer.
Diesel Warning Lights:If your vehicle is equipped with a diesel engine,
it has some unique warning lights; refer to theInstrument Clusterin
your diesel supplement for detailed information on their function.
•Glow plug pre-heat
•Waterinfuel
•Diesel exhaust fluid
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
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.
Keyless Warning Alert (If Equipped)
Sounds when the keyless vehicle is in RUN 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.
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the parking brake on and drive your vehicle.
If the warning chime remains on after you have released the parking
brake, have the system checked by your authorized dealer immediately.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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 or feature that may
take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of the vehicle. We recommend against the use of any
handheld device while driving and that you comply with all applicable
laws.
Various systems on your vehicle can be controlled using the information
display controls on the steering wheel. Corresponding information is
displayed in the information display.
Information Display Controls (Type 1)
•Press the INFO button to scroll
through trip, outside
temperature, fuel usage, trailer
gain and MyKey® information.
•Press the SETUP button to scroll
through various vehicle feature
settings.
•Press the RESET button to
choose settings, reset information
and confirm messages.
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•Average MPG: shows the average fuel usage based on time. See Fuel
Hist. to change the time interval. Press and hold OK to reset this
value.
Truck Apps
In this mode, off-road information depicted with graphics and
trailer towing application options are available.
Note:Some items are optional and may not appear.
Truck Apps
Off Road Pitch and bank angle (in degrees): Displays the pitch
angle (front to rear) and bank angle (side to side) of the
road surface.
Steering angle (in degrees): Displays the steering angle
of the front wheels after the vehicle has been driven for
a period of time.
Differential lock/unlock: Displays the state (locked or
unlocked) of the electronic locking differential.
Energy flow: Displays the operating mode of the transfer
case: 4X2, 4X4 High or 4X4 Low.
Press OK for
InfoELD (Electronic Locking Differential)
Hill Descent Control
4X4 System
Traction Control
AdvanceTrac® + RSC
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Truck Apps (cont’d)
Trailer
(cont’d)Press OK for
optionsConnection
Checklist (if
equipped)Conventional, Fifth Wheel
and Gooseneck. Use the
up/down arrows to
highlight one of these
choices and press OK to
display the connection
checklist. Follow the
on-screen instructions to
go through the connections
list.
Delete
TrailerUse the up/down arrows to
highlight the trailer you
want to delete and press
OK to delete. Follow the
on-screen prompts to exit
or confirm delete.
Information
ScreenTow Haul mode, Trailer
Brake Controller.
Rename
TrailerUse the up/down buttons
to highlight a trailer and
press OK to select it. Use
the up/down arrow buttons
to change the characters
as needed. When done,
press OK to accept the
change.
Reset Trailer
Mileage /
Kilometers
(if equipped)Use the up/down buttons
to select a trailer, then
press and hold OK to reset
the trailer mileage
(kilometers).
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Door Messages Action / Description
X DOOR AJARDisplayed when the corresponding door is not
completely closed.
Drivetrain Messages Action / Description
LOCKING
DIFFERENTIAL
ENGAGED/
DISENGAGEDDisplayed when the electronic locking
differential is engaged.
LOCKING
DIFFERENTIAL
DISENGAGEDDisplayed when the electronic locking
differential is disengaged.
TO ENGAGE
LOCKING
DIFFERENTIAL
SLOW TO XX
MPH/KM/HDisplayed when the electronic locking
differential requests a certain speed
requirement to engage.
TO ENGAGE
LOCKING
DIFFERENTIAL
RELEASE
ACCELERATOR
PEDALDisplayed when the electronic locking
differential request the accelerator to be
released in order to engage.
SLOW VEHICLE TO
XX KM/H FOR ELDDisplayed when the vehicle speed requirement
for the electronic locking differential mode has
not been met.
SLOW VEHICLE TO
XX MPH FOR ELDDisplayed when the vehicle speed requirement
for the electronic locking differential mode has
not been met.
CHECK LOCKING
DIFFERENTIALDisplayed when an electronic locking
differential (ELD) system fault is present. For
more information, refer to theFour-Wheel
Drivechapter.
SHIFT TO PARKDisplays as a reminder to shift into park.
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Tire Messages Action / Description
LOW TIRE
PRESSUREDisplays when one or more tires on your
vehicle have low tire pressure.
TIRE PRESSURE
MONITOR FAULTDisplays when the tire pressure monitoring
system is malfunctioning. If the warning stays
on or continues to come on, contact your
authorized dealer.
TIRE PRESSURE
SENSOR FAULTDisplayed 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 the
Wheels and Tireschapter. If the warning
stays on or continues to come on, contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
TIRES NOT
TRAINED - REPEATDisplayed when an error occurs while training
the TPMS. Refer to theWheels and Tires
chapter for more information.
TRAIN LEFT
FRONT TIREDisplayed when training the TPMS.
TRAIN LEFT REAR
TIREDisplayed when training the TPMS.
TRAIN RIGHT
FRONT TIREDisplayed when training the TPMS.
TRAIN RIGHT REAR
TIREDisplayed when training the TPMS.
TRAINING
COMPLETEDisplayed when training of the TPMS system
is complete.
Trailer Messages Action / Description
TRAILER BRAKE
GAIN: XX.X
[OUTPUT]Displays the current gain setting for the trailer
brake.
TRAILER BRAKE
GAIN: XX.X NO
TRAILERDisplays the current gain setting for the trailer
brake when a trailer is not connected.
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Trailer Messages Action / Description
TRAILER BRAKE
MODULE FAULTDisplayed and accompanied by a single chime,
in response to faults sensed by the TBC. Refer
to theTowingchapter for more information.
TRAILER
CONNECTEDDisplayed when a correct trailer connection (a
trailer with electric trailer brakes) is sensed
during a given ignition cycle.
TRAILER
DISCONNECTEDDisplayed when a trailer connection becomes
disconnected, either intentionally or
unintentionally, and has been sensed during a
given ignition cycle. Disregard this status if
your vehicle is not equipped with a factory
installed trailer brake controller. This message
may appear when an aftermarket TBC is used
even when the trailer is connected.
TRAILER SWAY
REDUCE SPEEDDisplayed when the trailer sway control has
detected trailer sway.
WIRING FAULT ON
TRAILERDisplayed if there are certain faults in the
vehicle wiring and trailer wiring/brake system.
Refer to theTowingchapter for more
information.
4WD Messages Action / Description
CHECK 4X4Displayed when a 4X4 system fault is present.
For more information, refer toFour-wheel
drivechapter.
4X4 SHIFT IN
PROGRESSDisplayed when the 4X4 system is making a
shift.
FOR 4X4 LOW
APPLY BRAKEDisplayed when trying to select 4X4 LOW.
FOR 4X4 LOW
SHIFT TO NDisplayed when 4X4 LOW is selected and the
vehicle is stopped.
FOR 4X4 LOW
SLOW TO 3 MPHDisplayed when 4X4 LOW is selected while the
vehicle is moving.
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