2016 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY Owners Manual

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The powertrain control module will intentionally turn theengine off due to your vehicle being in the final 30 seconds ofa countdown. The diesel engine shutdown for extended idlingis an optional feature. Refer to your diesel supplement formore information.
ENGINE TURNS OFF INXX 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 willnot respond to accelerator pedal movement for 30 seconds.This restriction allows your engine to circulate the oil properlyin order to avoid engine damage. Refer to your diesel supple-ment for more information.
ENGINE WARMINGPLEASE WAIT
Your diesel particulate filter is clean. Refer to your dieselsupplement for more information.EXHAUST FILTER DRIVECOMPLETE
Your diesel particulate filter is clean. Refer to your dieselsupplement for more information.EXHAUST FILTERCLEANED
The manual operator commanded regeneration process hasstopped. Refer to your diesel supplement for more informa-tion.
EXHAUST CLEANSTOPPED
The distance you can travel before depleting the remainingdiesel exhaust fluid. Refer to your diesel supplement for moreinformation.
EXHAUST FLUID RANGEXXX MI
Your diesel exhaust fluid is nearing empty. Your vehicle’s topspeed will become limited in the displayed distance. You mustreplenish the diesel exhaust fluid to resume normal operationof your vehicle. Refer to your diesel supplement for moreinformation.
IN XX MILES, SPEEDLIMITED TO XX MPHEXHAUST 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 XXMPH UPON RESTARTEXHAUST FLUID EMPTY
The diesel exhaust fluid is empty. You must replenish thediesel exhaust fluid to resume normal operation of yourvehicle. Refer to your diesel supplement for more information.
SPEED LIMITED TO XXMPH EXHAUST FLUIDEMPTY
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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 normaloperation of your vehicle. Refer to your diesel supplement formore information.
ENGINE IDLED SOONEXHAUST FLUID EMPTY
A problem exists with the selective catalytic reduction system.The vehicle will enter into an idle-only mode. If the exhaustfluid is empty, you must replenish the diesel exhaust fluid toresume normal operation of your vehicle. Refer to your dieselsupplement for more information.
ENGINE IDLED - SEEOWNER’S MANUALEXHAUST FLUID EMPTY
The selective catalytic reduction system detects a fault. Thevehicle’s top speed will become limited in the displayeddistance starting at 50 miles (80 km) and count down fromthis point. Refer to your diesel supplement for more informa-tion. Have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
IN XX MILES, SPEEDLIMITED TO 50 MPHEXHAUST FLUIDSYSTEM FAULT
The selective catalytic reduction system detects a fault. Thevehicle’s top speed will become limited upon restarting. Referto your diesel supplement for more information. Have thesystem checked by an authorized dealer.
SPEED LIMITED TO 50MPH UPON RESTARTEXHAUST FLUIDSYSTEM FAULT
The selective catalytic reduction system detects a fault. Thevehicle’s top speed is limited. Refer to your diesel supplementfor more information. Have the system checked by anauthorized dealer.
SPEED LIMITED TO 50MPH EXHAUST FLUIDSYSTEM FAULT
A fuel filter change is required. See Normal ScheduledMaintenance (page 456).FUEL FILTER CHANGEREQUIRED
You must have your vehicle serviced by an authorized dealerif approximately two hours after the EXHAUST OVERLOADEDDRIVE TO CLEAN message has displayed and you have notdriven your vehicle above 30 mph (48 km/h) for at least 20minutes to clean the diesel particulate filter. Refer to yourdiesel supplement for more information.
EXHAUST OVER LIMITSERVICE NOW
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You are responsible for assuring that you operate your vehiclein a manner that allows diesel particulate filter cleaning tooccur. Ignoring the EXHAUST OVER LIMIT SERVICE NOWwarning message could lead to reduced drivability andcustomer expense, including damage to the diesel particulatefilter. Your new vehicle warranty may not cover this damage.
The water separator has reached a predetermined capacityand needs draining. Refer to your diesel supplement for moreinformation.
WATER IN FUEL DRAINFILTER SEE MANUAL
A low fuel pressure condition has occurred due to cold, lowfuel level or fuel filters need to be changed. Refer to your dieselsupplement for more information.
LOW FUEL PRESSURE
Doors and Locks
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The door listed is not completely closed.X Door Ajar
Drivetrain
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The electronic locking differential is engaged.LOCKING DIFFERENTIALENGAGED
ELD ENGAGED
The electronic locking differential is disengaged.LOCKING DIFFERENTIALDISENGAGED
ELD DISENGAGED
The electronic locking differential requests a certain speedrequirement to engage.TO ENGAGE LOCKINGDIFFERENTIAL SLOWTO XX MPH/KM/H
TO ENGAGE ELD SLOWTO XX MPH/KM/H
The electronic locking differential request the release of theaccelerator pedal in order to engage.TO ENGAGE LOCKINGDIFFERENTIAL RELEASEACCELERATOR PEDAL
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TO ENGAGE ELDRELEASE PEDAL
The electronic locking differential requests a certain speedrequirement to engage.SLOW VEHICLE TO XXKM/H FOR ELD
The electronic locking differential requests a certain speedrequirement to engage.SLOW VEHICLE TO XXMPH FOR ELD
An electronic locking differential system fault is present. SeeUsing Four-Wheel Drive (page 158).CHECK LOCKINGDIFFERENTIAL
A reminder to shift into park.SHIFT TO PARK
Engine
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Your vehicle is set to transport mode. The transportmode disables certain vehicle functions to preventbattery discharge.
TRANSPORT MODE CONTACTDEALER
The engine has reduced power in order to help reducehigh coolant temperature See Engine Coolant Check(page 236).
POWER REDUCED TO LOWERENGINE TEMP
Fuel
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An early reminder of a low fuel condition.FUEL LEVEL LOW
The fuel cap may not be properly closed.CHECK FUEL CAP
Key
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You have attempted to program a fifth integrated key. SeeReplacing a Lost Key or Remote Control (page 50).COULD NOT PROGRAMINTEGRATED KEY
The factory equipped remote start is active. Turn your key toon to drive.TO DRIVE: TURN KEYTO ON
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Maintenance
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The engine oil life is nearing its end. See Engine OilCheck (page 235).ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON
The oil life left reaches 0%. See Engine Oil Check(page 235).OIL CHANGE REQUIRED
The brake fluid level is low and the brake system needsinspection immediately. See Brake Fluid Check (page244).
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW
The brake system needs servicing. If the warning stayson or continues to come on, have the system checkedby an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
MyKey®
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MyKey is active.MYKEY ACTIVE DRIVE SAFELY
A MyKey is in use and you cannot turn off the electronicstability control.ADVANCETRAC ALWAYS ON -MYKEY SETTING
A MyKey is in use, the MyKey speed limit is on and yourvehicle speed is approaching 80 mph (130 km/h).VEHICLE NEAR TOP SPEED
A MyKey is in use, the MyKey speed limit is on and yourvehicle speed is 80 mph (130 km/h).VEHICLE AT TOP SPEED -MYKEY SETTING
When starting your vehicle and MyKey is in use and theMyKey speed limit is on.SPEED LIMITED TO 80 MPH
When starting your vehicle and MyKey is in use and theMyKey speed limit is on.SPEED LIMITED TO 130 KM/H
A MyKey is in use, the optional setting is on and yourvehicle exceeds a preselected speed.CHECK SPEED DRIVE SAFELY
A MyKey is in use and Belt-Minder® is active.BUCKLE UP TO UNMUTEAUDIO
An attempt failed to program a spare key using twoexisting MyKeys.MYKEY COULD NOT PROGRAM
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Park Aid
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The transmission is in R (Reverse) and the park aid isdisabled.CHECK REAR PARK AID
The rear park aid is disabled.REAR PARK AID OFF
The rear park aid is enabled.REAR PARK AID ON
Park Brake
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The parking brake is set and your vehicle is in motion.PARK BRAKE ENGAGED
Power Steering
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The power steering system has detected a conditionthat requires service. Have the system checked by anauthorized dealer.
SERVICE POWER STEERING
The power steering system has detected a conditionwithin the power steering system that requires serviceimmediately. Have the system checked by an author-ized dealer.
SERVICE POWER STEERINGNOW
The power steering system has disabled powersteering assist due to a system error. Have the systemchecked by an authorized dealer.
POWER STEERING ASSISTFAULT
Off Road
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The driver has disabled hill descent control mode.HILL DESCENT CONTROL OFF
You have not met the vehicle speed requirement forentry into off-road mode.FOR HILL DESCENT REDUCESPEED
The driver is able to select a transmission gear for hilldescent mode.FOR HILL DESCENT SELECTGEAR
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Hill descent control mode is no longer active and thedriver must resume control.HILL DESCENT - DRIVERRESUME CONTROL
A hill descent system fault is present.HILL DESCENT CONTROLFAULT
The hill descent system is cooling due to overuse.HILL DESCENT CONTROL OFFSYSTEM COOLING
Hill descent control is active.HILL DESCENT CONTROLREADY
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
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One or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure. SeeTire Pressure Monitoring System (page 284).LOW TIRE PRESSURE
The tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If thewarning stays on or continues to come on, have the systemchecked by an authorized dealer. See Tire Pressure Monit-oring System (page 284).
TIRE PRESSUREMONITOR FAULT
A tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire isin use. For more information on how the system operatesunder these conditions, see See Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem (page 284). If the warning stays on or continues tocome on, have the system checked by an authorized dealeras soon as possible.
TIRE PRESSURESENSOR FAULT
Trailer
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The current gain setting for the trailer brake.TRAILER BRAKE GAIN: XX.X[OUTPUT]
The current gain setting for the trailer brake when atrailer is not connected.TRAILER BRAKE GAIN: XX.X NOTRAILER
Accompanied by a single chime, in response to faultssensed by the TBC. See Trailer Sway Control (page193).
TRAILER BRAKE MODULEFAULT
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A correct trailer connection (a trailer with electric trailerbrakes) is sensed during a given ignition cycle.TRAILER CONNECTED
A trailer connection becomes disconnected, eitherintentionally or unintentionally, and has been sensedduring a given ignition cycle. Disregard this status ifyour vehicle is not equipped with a factory installedtrailer brake controller. This message may appear whenan aftermarket TBC is used even when the trailer isconnected.
TRAILER DISCONNECTED
Your trailer sway control has detected trailer sway soyou need to reduce your speed.TRAILER SWAY REDUCESPEED
Faults with your vehicle wiring and trailer wiring orbrake system. See Towing a Trailer (page 192).WIRING FAULT ON TRAILER
4WD
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A fault is present in your 4X4 system. See UsingFour-Wheel Drive (page 158).CHECK 4X4
Your 4X4 system is making a shift.4X4 SHIFT IN PROGRESS
You need to apply the brake in order to shift into4X4 LOW.FOR 4X4 LOW APPLY BRAKE
When your vehicle is at a stop and you need to shiftinto Neutral before you select 4X4 LOW.FOR 4X4 LOW SHIFT TO N
When your vehicle is moving and you need toreduce your speed to select 4X4 LOW.FOR 4X4 LOW SLOW TO 3 MPH
You select 2WD and need to apply the brakes inorder to exit 4X4 LOW.TO EXIT 4X4 LOW APPLY BRAKE
You select 2WD while your vehicle is at a stop in4X4 LOW and you need to shift into Neutral.TO EXIT 4X4 LOW SHIFT TO N
You select 2WD while your vehicle is operating in4X4 LOW and you need to reduce your speed.TO EXIT 4X4 LOW SLOW TO 3MPH
May display when shifting to or from 4X4 LOW.SHIFT DELAYED PULL FORWARD
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