2016 FORD F250 engine

Stability Control Off
Illuminates when you switch the
system off. It will go out when
you switch the system back on
or when you switch the ignition off. See
Using Stability Control (page 174).
Transmission Tow/Haul
(If Equipped) Illuminates when the tow/haul
feature has been activated. If the
light flashes steadily, have the
system serviced immediately, damage to
the transmission could occur.
4X2
(If Equipped) 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
(If Equipped) 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.
4X4 HIGH
(If Equipped) 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 your diesel supplement for detailed
information on their function.
Diesel engine brake For more information see your
diesel supplement.
Diesel exhaust fluid For more information see your
diesel supplement.
Glow plug pre-heat For more information see your
diesel supplement.
Water in fuel For more information see your
diesel supplement.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you remove the key from the
ignition and open the driver's door and you
have left the headlamps or parking lamps
on.
Key in Ignition Warning Chime
Sounds when you open the driver's door
and you have left the key in the ignition.
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EXHAUST FILTER
For more information, refer to the Diesel
supplement.
System check and vehicle feature
customization
Press the SETUP button repeatedly to
cycle the information display through the
following features:
Note:
Some options may appear slightly
different or not at all if the items are
optional.
Note: When returning to the SETUP menu
and you selected a non-English language,
HOLD RESET FOR ENGLISH will display to
change back to English. Press and hold the
RESET button to change back to English. SETUP
OIL LIFE
press the RESET button
RESET FOR SYSTEM
CHECK
EXHAUST FLUID LEVEL
(Diesel only)
ENGINE HOURS
ENGINE IDLE HOURS
CHARGING SYSTEM
DOOR
BRAKE SYSTEM
TBC GAIN = XX.X
FUEL LEVEL
MYKEY DISTANCESETUP (cont’
d)
MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED
press the RESET
button
RESET FOR
SYSTEM CHECK
ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED
OIL LIFE English or Metric
press the RESET
button
UNITS
0 to 180 seconds
AUTOLAMP (SEC)
On or Off
AUTOLOCK
On or Off
AUTOUNLOCK
On or Off
COURTESY WIPE
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SETUP (cont’
d)
On or Off
REAR PARK AID
On or Off
REMOTE WINDOW
OPEN
CREATE MYKEY / MYKEY SETUP / CLEAR MYKEY
On or Off
press the RESET
button
RESET FOR REMOTE START
5, 10, 15 minutes
Electric or EOH
TBC MODE
LOW, MED or HIGH
TBC EFFORT
On or Off
TRAILER SWAY
English / Spanish / French
LANGUAGE = ENGLISH / SPANISH /
FRENCH
PRESS RESET FOR SYSTEM CHECK
The information display will begin to cycle
through the vehicle systems and provide
a status of the item if needed.
Note: Some systems show a message only
if a condition is present
OIL LIFE
Displays the remaining oil life. An oil
change is required whenever indicated by
the information display and according to
the recommended maintenance schedule.
USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS.
To reset the oil monitoring system to 100%
after each oil change, perform the
following:
1. Press and release the SETUP button to display OIL LIFE XXX% HOLD RESET
= NEW.
2. Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds and release to reset the
oil life to 100%. Note:
To change oil life 100% value (if
equipped with this feature) to another value,
proceed to Step 3.
3. Once OIL LIFE SET TO XXX% is displayed, release and press the RESET
button to change the Oil Life Start
Value. Each release and press will
reduce the value by 10%.
UNITS
Displays the current units English or Metric
AUTOLAMP (SEC)
This feature keeps your headlights on for
up to three minutes after the ignition is
switched off.
AUTOLOCK
This feature automatically locks all vehicle
doors when the vehicle is shifted into any
gear, putting the vehicle in motion.
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Gauge Mode
Trip A / B
Fuel Economy
Truck Apps (If Equipped) Settings
Information
Display Mode Use the arrow buttons to choose
between the following gauge
options.
Gauge Mode
Engine Oil Temperature (Diesel only)
Gauges Detail
Transmission TemperatureThe compass orientation
can be changed between
fixed north or rotating north.
To change the modes, press
OK when the compass
display is shown. Use the
right arrow to choose the
mode. Press and hold OK to
set the mode.
Compass
Exhaust Filter (diesel only). Refer to your diesel supple-
ment for more information.
Blank
Trip A / B Use the arrow buttons to choose
between the following trip
options.
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Diesel Messages
WARNING
When the CLEANING EXHAUST
FILTER message appears in the
information display, do not park near
flammable materials, vapors or structures
until filter cleaning is complete. Action
Message
The coolant additive needs checking. Refer to your dieselsupplement for more information.
CHECK COOLANT
ADDITIVE
Your vehicle has entered the cleaning mode. Various engineactions will raise the exhaust temperature in the Diesel
Particulate Filter system to burn off the particles (exhaust soot). After the vehicle burns the particles off the exhaust temperature will return to normal levels. This message is
NORMAL. Refer to your diesel supplement for more informa- tion.
CLEANING EXHAUST
FILTER
The diesel particulate filter is full of particles (exhaust soot)
and you are not operating the vehicle in a manner that allows
normal cleaning. One of these messages will stay on until the
exhaust filter cleaning has begun, at which time the CLEANING EXHAUST FILTER message displays. We recommend you
drive the vehicle above 30 mph (48 km/h) until the CLEANING EXHAUST FILTER message turns off. Refer to your diesel supplement for more information.
EXHAUST OVER-
LOADED DRIVE TO CLEAN
EXHAUST AT LIMIT
DRIVE TO CLEAN NOW
The diesel particulate filter will continue to fill with particles
(exhaust soot) if you ignore this message. The service engine soon light will illuminate and engine power may be limited, if
cleaning is not permitted. Dealer service will then be required to restore your vehicle to full-power operation.
Your vehicle exhaust system temperature exceeds intended operating range. If this warning occurs, a chime will sound,
followed by reduced engine power. The engine will shut down when your vehicle speed is below 3 mph (5 km/h). Stop the
vehicle as soon as safely possible. Have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
STOP SAFELY NOW
The diluted engine oil needs to be changed. Refer to yourdiesel supplement for more information.
ENGINE OIL DILUTED
The powertrain control module will intentionally turn the
engine off due to your vehicle being in the final second of a
countdown. The diesel engine shutdown is a optional feature. Refer to your diesel supplement for more information.
ENGINE TURNS OFF IN
1 SECOND
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Action
Message
The powertrain control module will intentionally turn the
engine off due to your vehicle being in the final 30 seconds of
a countdown. The diesel engine shutdown for extended idling is an optional feature. Refer to your diesel supplement for more information.
ENGINE TURNS OFF IN
XX SECONDS
Appears after the 30 second countdown. Refer to your dieselsupplement for more information.
ENGINE TURNED OFF
In extremely cold weather, typically below – 15°F (–26°C)
and if the engine block heater is not utilized, your engine will
not respond to accelerator pedal movement for 30 seconds.
This restriction allows your engine to circulate the oil properly
in order to avoid engine damage. Refer to your diesel supple- ment for more information.
ENGINE WARMING
PLEASE WAIT
Your diesel particulate filter is clean. Refer to your dieselsupplement for more information.
EXHAUST FILTER DRIVE
COMPLETE
Your diesel particulate filter is clean. Refer to your dieselsupplement for more information.
EXHAUST FILTER
CLEANED
The manual operator commanded regeneration process hasstopped. Refer to your diesel supplement for more informa- tion.
EXHAUST CLEAN
STOPPED
The distance you can travel before depleting the remaining
diesel exhaust fluid. Refer to your diesel supplement for more information.
EXHAUST FLUID RANGE
XXX MI
Your diesel exhaust fluid is nearing empty. Your vehicle ’s top
speed will become limited in the displayed distance. You must
replenish the diesel exhaust fluid to resume normal operation of your vehicle. Refer to your diesel supplement for more information.
IN XX MILES, SPEED
LIMITED TO XX MPH
EXHAUST FLUID EMPTY
Your remaining diesel exhaust fluid has depleted. Your speedwill be limited upon restart. You must replenish the dieselexhaust fluid to resume normal operation of your vehicle. Refer to your diesel supplement for more information.
SPEED LIMITED TO XX
MPH UPON RESTART
EXHAUST FLUID EMPTY
The diesel exhaust fluid is empty. You must replenish thediesel exhaust fluid to resume normal operation of your
vehicle. Refer to your diesel supplement for more information.
SPEED LIMITED TO XX
MPH EXHAUST FLUID EMPTY
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Action
Message
The selective catalytic reduction system detects low exhaustfluid. The engine will eventually enter into an idle only mode.
You must replenish the diesel exhaust fluid to resume normal
operation of your vehicle. Refer to your diesel supplement for more information.
ENGINE IDLED SOON
EXHAUST FLUID EMPTY
A problem exists with the selective catalytic reduction system.The vehicle will enter into an idle-only mode. If the exhaust
fluid is empty, you must replenish the diesel exhaust fluid to
resume normal operation of your vehicle. Refer to your diesel supplement for more information.
ENGINE IDLED - SEE
OWNER’ S MANUAL
EXHAUST FLUID EMPTY
The selective catalytic reduction system detects a fault. Thevehicle ’s top speed will become limited in the displayed
distance starting at 50 miles (80 km) and count down from
this point. Refer to your diesel supplement for more informa- tion. Have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
IN XX MILES, SPEED
LIMITED TO 50 MPH EXHAUST FLUIDSYSTEM FAULT
The selective catalytic reduction system detects a fault. The
vehicle ’s top speed will become limited upon restarting. Refer
to your diesel supplement for more information. Have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
SPEED LIMITED TO 50
MPH UPON RESTART EXHAUST FLUIDSYSTEM FAULT
The selective catalytic reduction system detects a fault. The
vehicle ’s top speed is limited. Refer to your diesel supplement
for more information. Have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
SPEED LIMITED TO 50
MPH EXHAUST FLUID SYSTEM FAULT
A fuel filter change is required. See Normal Scheduled
Maintenance (page 456).
FUEL FILTER CHANGE
REQUIRED
You must have your vehicle serviced by an authorized dealer
if approximately two hours after the EXHAUST OVERLOADED DRIVE TO CLEAN message has displayed and you have not
driven your vehicle above 30 mph (48 km/h) for at least 20 minutes to clean the diesel particulate filter. Refer to your diesel supplement for more information.
EXHAUST OVER LIMIT
SERVICE NOW
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Action
Message
TO ENGAGE ELD
RELEASE PEDAL
The electronic locking differential requests a certain speedrequirement to engage.
SLOW VEHICLE TO XX
KM/H FOR ELD
The electronic locking differential requests a certain speedrequirement to engage.
SLOW VEHICLE TO XX
MPH FOR ELD
An electronic locking differential system fault is present. SeeUsing Four-Wheel Drive (page 158).
CHECK LOCKING
DIFFERENTIAL
A reminder to shift into park.
SHIFT TO PARK
Engine Action
Message
Your vehicle is set to transport mode. The transportmode disables certain vehicle functions to prevent battery discharge.
TRANSPORT MODE CONTACT
DEALER
The engine has reduced power in order to help reduce
high coolant temperature See Engine Coolant Check(page
236).
POWER REDUCED TO LOWER
ENGINE TEMP
Fuel Action
Message
An early reminder of a low fuel condition.
FUEL LEVEL LOW
The fuel cap may not be properly closed.
CHECK FUEL CAP
Key Action
Message
You have attempted to program a fifth integrated key. SeeReplacing a Lost Key or Remote Control
(page 50).
COULD NOT PROGRAM
INTEGRATED KEY
The factory equipped remote start is active. Turn your key to on to drive.
TO DRIVE: TURN KEY
TO ON
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