2014 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY air conditioning

Air conditioning system
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleumbased
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten safety belt
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard warning flashers
Heated rear window
Heated windshield
Interior luggage compartmentrelease
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
Defrost: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and demistervents. You can also use this setting to defog and clear the windshield of a thincovering of ice.
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Rear defrost and heated mirrors: Turns the heated mirrors off and on as wellas the heated rear window, if your vehicle has that feature. See HeatedWindows and Mirrors (page 106).
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Air distribution control: Press to set the air distribution to a position.Floorand defrost distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, demistervents and floor vents.Panel distributes air through the instrument panel vents.Panel and floor distributes air through the instrument panel vents, floor vents,and demister vents.Floor distributes air through the floor vents.
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A/C: Press to turn air conditioning off and on. Air conditioning cools the vehicleusing outside air. To improve air conditioning when starting your vehicle, drivewith the windows slightly open for two to three minutes.
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Recirculated air: Press to switch between outside air and recirculated air.When the air in the passenger compartment is recirculating, the LED on thebutton illuminates. Using recirculated air can reduce the time needed to coolthe interior and reduce unwanted odors from entering your vehicle.
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MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel vents tocool the vehicle. This position is more economical and efficient than normalA/C.
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Temperature control: Controls the temperature of the air circulated in yourvehicle. Turn to select the desired temperature.G
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A/C: Press to turn air conditioning off and on. Air conditioning cools the vehicleusing outside air. To improve air conditioning when starting your vehicle, drivewith the windows slightly open for two to three minutes. Use air conditioningwith recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency.Note: Airconditioning turns on automatically in MAX A/C, defrost and floor and defrostmodes.
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MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel vents tocool the vehicle. This position is more economical and efficient than normal airconditioning. When in MAX A/C mode, pressing MAX A/C returns you to yourprevious settings.
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Recirculated air: Press to switch between outside air and recirculated air.When the air currently in the passenger compartment is recirculating, the LEDon the button illuminates. Using recirculated air can reduce the time needed tocool the interior and reduce unwanted odors from entering your vehicle. Evenwhen you do not select this button, air may still recirculate in some instancesin order to reduce vehicle warm-up time in cold conditions or to cool down time
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in hot conditions.Note: Recirculated air engages automatically when you selectMAX A/C, or turn on manually in any airflow mode except defrost.Note: Youmay notice changes in sound between recirculated mode and other airflowmodes.Note: For better cooling in hot conditions, recirculated air automaticallyengages when the air distribution control is in panel or panel and floor modesand the air conditioning is on. You can switch to fresh air by pressing therecirculated air button again.
PASS TEMP: Press to switch between single and dual zone. Turn to increaseor decrease the air temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle.H
Fan speed control +: Press to increase the volume of air circulated in yourvehicle.I
AUTO: Press to turn on fully automatic operation. Select the desiredtemperature using the temperature control. The system automaticallydetermines fan speed, air distribution, A/C operation, and outside or recirculatedair, to heat or cool the vehicle to maintain the selected temperature.
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Fan speed control -: Press to decrease the volume of air circulated in yourvehicle.K
HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE
Note:To reduce fogging of the windshieldduring humid weather, adjust the airdistribution control to the windshield airvents position. Increase the temperatureand fan speed to improve clearing, ifrequired.
Note:To reduce humidity build-up insideyour vehicle, do not drive with the systemswitched off or with recirculated air alwaysswitched on.
Note:Do not place objects under the frontseats as this may interfere with the airflowto the rear seats.
Note:Remove any snow, ice or leaves fromthe air intake area at the base of thewindshield.
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Recycled Engine Coolant
Ford Motor Company does not recommendthe use of recycled engine coolant since aFord-approved recycling process is not yetavailable.
Used engine coolant should be disposedof in an appropriate manner. Follow yourcommunity’s regulations and standardsfor recycling and disposing of automotivefluids.
Severe Climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates:
•It may be necessary to have a Fordauthorized dealer increase the coolantconcentration above 50%.
•A coolant concentration of 60% willprovide improved freeze pointprotection. Engine coolantconcentrations above 60% willdecrease the overheat protectioncharacteristics of the engine coolantand may cause engine damage.
If you drive in extremely hot climates:
•It may be necessary to have a Fordauthorized dealer decrease the coolantconcentration to 40%.
•A coolant concentration of 40% willprovide improved overheat protection.Engine coolant concentrations below40% will decrease the corrosion/freezeprotection characteristics of the enginecoolant and may cause enginedamage.
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extremeclimates should use prediluted enginecoolant for optimum cooling system andengine protection.
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling
If the engine coolant supply is depleted,this feature allows the vehicle to be driventemporarily before incremental componentdamage is incurred. The “fail-safe”distance depends on ambienttemperatures, vehicle load and terrain.
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
If the engine begins to overheat, the enginecoolant temperature gauge will move tothe red (hot) area and:
The coolant temperaturewarning light will illuminate.
The service engine soonindicator will illuminate.
If the engine reaches a presetover-temperature condition, the enginewill automatically switch to alternatingcylinder operation. Each disabled cylinderacts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs the vehicle will stilloperate. However:
•The engine power will be limited.
•The air conditioning system will bedisabled.
Continued operation will increase theengine temperature and the engine willcompletely shut down, causing steeringand braking effort to increase.
Once the engine temperature cools, theengine can be re-started. Take your vehicleto an authorized dealer as soon as possibleto minimize engine damage.
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When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated
WARNINGS
Fail-safe mode is for use duringemergencies only. Operate thevehicle in fail-safe mode only as longas necessary to bring the vehicle to rest ina safe location and seek immediate repairs.When in fail-safe mode, the vehicle willhave limited power, will not be able tomaintain high-speed operation, and maycompletely shut down without warning,potentially losing engine power, powersteering assist, and power brake assist,which may increase the possibility of acrash resulting in serious injury.
Never remove the coolant reservoircap while the engine is running or hot.
You have limited engine power when in thefail-safe mode, so drive the vehicle withcaution. The vehicle will not be able tomaintain high-speed operation and theengine will run rough. Remember that theengine is capable of completely shuttingdown automatically to prevent enginedamage, therefore:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safelypossible and turn off the engine.
2. Arrange for the vehicle to be taken toan authorized dealer.
3. If this is not possible, wait a shortperiod for the engine to cool.
4. Check the coolant level and replenishif low.
5. Re-start the engine and take yourvehicle to an authorized dealer.
Note:Driving the vehicle without repairingthe engine problem increases the chance ofengine damage. Take your vehicle to anauthorized dealer as soon as possible.
Engine Fluid TemperatureManagement (If Equipped)
WARNING
To reduce the risk of collision andinjury, be prepared that the vehiclespeed may reduce and the vehiclemay not be able to accelerate with fullpower until the fluid temperatures reduce.
Your vehicle has been designed to pull atrailer, but because of the added load, thevehicle’s engine may temporarily reachhigher temperatures during severeoperating conditions such as ascending along or steep grade while pulling a trailerin hot ambient temperatures.
At this time, you may notice your enginecoolant temperature gauge needle movetoward the H and the POWER REDUCEDTO LOWER TEMP message may appearin the information display.
You may notice a reduction in the vehicle’sspeed caused by reduced engine power.Your vehicle has been designed to enterthis mode if certain high temperature/highload conditions take place in order tomanage the engine’s fluid temperatures.The amount of speed reduction willdepend on the vehicle loading, towing,grade, ambient temperature, and otherfactors. If this occurs, there is no need topull off the road. The vehicle can continueto be driven while this message is active
The air conditioning may also cycle on andoff during severe operating conditions toprotect overheating of the engine. Whenthe engine coolant temperature decreasesto a more normal operating temperature,the air conditioning will turn on once again.If you notice any of the following:
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Maintenance

Ford part number /Ford specificationFord part name orequivalentCapacityItem
XG-1-E /Motorcraft PremiumLong-Life Grease—Transmission, parkingbrake linkages andpivots, brake pedal shiftWSD-M1C227-A
XT-10–QLV /Motorcraft MERCONLV ATF—Power steering fluidAutomatic transmis-sion MERCON LV
XL-12 /Motorcraft TransferCase Fluid2.0 quarts (1.9L)Transfer case fluidESP-M2C166-H
XT-10–QLV /Motorcraft MERCONLV ATF17.5 quarts(16.6L)Automatic transmission
fluid (5–speed)7,8,9Automatic transmis-sion MERCON LV16.7 quarts(15.8L)Automatic transmission
fluid (6–speed)7,8,9
ZC-32–A (U.S.) /Motorcraft PremiumWindshield WasherConcentrate WithBitterant(U.S.)
Fill as requiredWindshield washer fluidWSB-M8B16–A2
CXC-37-(A, B, D, andF) (Canada) /Premium QualityWindshield Wash(Canada) WSB-M8B16–A2
YN-19 (US) /Motorcraft R-134aRefrigerant1.81 lb (0.82 kg)Air conditioning refri-
gerant10WSH-M17B19-A
(Gasoline engines)CYN-16-R (Canada)/WSH-M17B19-A
YN-19 (U.S.) /Motorcraft R-134aRefrigerant1.63 lb (0.74 kg)Air conditioning refri-
gerant10WSH-M17B19-A
(Diesel engines)CYN-16-R (Canada)/WSH-M17B19-A
YN-12-D /Motorcraft PAGRefrigerantCompressor Oil
4.23 fl oz (125.09ml)Air conditioning refri-
gerant compressor oil 10
(Gasoline engines)
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Capacities and Specifications

Ford part number /Ford specificationFord part name orequivalentCapacityItem
WSH-M1C231-B3.53 fl oz (104.39ml)Air conditioning refri-
gerant compressor oil 10
(Diesel engines)
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Capacities and Specifications

1Add 8 oz. (236 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting FordSpecification EST-M2C118–A for complete refill of limited slip Ford axles. Ford designrear axles contain a synthetic lubricant that does not require changing unless you submergethe axle in water.2Ford recommends using Motorcraft (Ford) DOT 3 LV High Performance Motor VehicleBrake Fluid, Motorcraft (Ford) DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid orequivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A1 or WSS-M6C65-A2. Use of any fluid other than therecommended fluid may cause degraded brake performance and not meet the Fordperformance standards. Keep brake fluid clean and dry. Contamination with dirt, water,petroleum products or other materials may result in brake system damage and possiblefailure.3Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.4Ford has designed your engine to use Motorcraft engine oils or equivalent oils that meetFord’s specification. It is also acceptable to use an engine oil of recommended viscositygrade that meets API SN requirements and displays the API Certification Mark for gasolineengines.5Do not use oils labeled as API SN unless the label also display the API certification mark.These oils do not meet the requirements of your vehicles engine and emissions system.6Do not use supplemental engine oil additives. They are unnecessary and could lead toengine damage not covered by your Ford warranty.7Use the correct automatic transmission fluid. Transmission fluid requirements areindicated on the dipstick blade or the dipstick handle. Check the container to verify thefluid you are adding is of the correct type. Refer to your scheduled maintenance informationto determine the correct service interval.
Note:Automatic transmissions that require MERCON LV should only use MERCON LV fluid.Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.8Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on coolersize and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. You should set the amount of transmissionfluid and fluid level by the indication on the dipstick’s normal operating range.9Fill to the proper capacity according to dipstick Type A. For correct dipstick type, SeeAutomatic Transmission Fluid Check (page 231).9Fill to the proper capacity according to dipstick Type B. For correct dipstick type, SeeAutomatic Transmission Fluid Check (page 231).10See the Warning below:
WARNING
The air conditioning refrigerant system contains refrigerant R-134a under highpressure. Opening the air conditioning refrigerant system can cause personal injury.Have the air conditioning refrigerant system serviced only by qualified personnel.
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