2017 FORD F450 SUPER DUTY heater

Starting and Stopping theEngine
General Information.....................................173
Ignition Switch................................................173
Keyless Starting.............................................174
Starting a Gasoline Engine - 6.2L/6.8L................................................................174
Starting a Diesel Engine - 6.7LDiesel.............................................................176
Diesel Particulate Filter..............................180
Switching Off the Engine - 6.7LDiesel............................................................180
Engine Idle Shutdown..................................181
Engine Block Heater.....................................181
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions......................................183
Fuel Quality - E85........................................184
Fuel Quality - Diesel....................................185
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................187
Running Out of Fuel....................................188
Selective Catalytic Reduction System -Diesel............................................................188
Refueling - Gasoline....................................192
Refueling - Diesel.........................................193
Fuel Consumption.......................................195
Emission Control System - Gasoline.....196
Emission Control System - Diesel.........199
Transmission
Automatic Transmission..........................205
Power Take-Off...........................................209
Four-Wheel Drive
Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................210
Rear Axle
Limited Slip Differential.............................219
Electronic Locking Differential................219
Brakes
General Information.....................................221
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes...........................................................222
Parking Brake.................................................222
Hill Start Assist.............................................223
Traction Control
Principle of Operation................................225
Using Traction Control...............................225
Stability Control
Principle of Operation................................226
Using Stability Control...............................227
Terrain Control
Principle of Operation................................229
Using Hill Descent Control.......................229
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation.................................231
Rear Parking Aid............................................231
Rear View Camera.......................................232
360 Degree Camera...................................235
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation................................239
Using Cruise Control...................................239
Using Adaptive Cruise Control...............240
Driving Aids
Lane Keeping System.................................247
Blind Spot Information System.............249
Cross Traffic Alert........................................254
Steering...........................................................256
Collision Warning System........................258
Load Carrying
Load Limit........................................................261
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ActionMessage
Your vehicle exhaust system temperature exceeded theintended operating range. If this warning occurs, a tonesounds, followed by reduced engine power. The engine shutsdown when your vehicle speed is below 3 mph (5 km/h) . Stopthe vehicle as soon as safely possible. Have the systemchecked by an authorized dealer.
Exhaust System Over-heated Stop SafelyNOW
In extremely cold weather, typically below -14.8°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.
Engine Warming PleaseWait {seconds:00} sec
Your diesel particulate filter is clean.Exhaust Filter DriveComplete
Your diesel particulate filter is clean (OCR Only).Exhaust Filter Cleaned
The manual regeneration process has stopped (OCR Only).Exhaust Filter CleaningStopped
The distance you can travel before depleting the remainingdiesel exhaust fluid.DEF Level Range: XX mi/km Refill Now
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. See Selective Catalytic Reduction System(page 188).
DEF Level Empty SpeedLimited to XX MPH / km/h in XX mi/km
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. SeeSelective Catalytic Reduction System (page 188).
DEF Level Empty SpeedLimited to XX MPH/km/h Upon Restart
The diesel exhaust fluid is empty. You must replenish thediesel exhaust fluid to resume normal operation of yourvehicle. See Selective Catalytic Reduction System (page188).
DEF Level Empty SpeedLimited to XX MPH/km/h
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. See Selective Catalytic Reduc-tion System (page 188).
DEF Level Empty EngineIdled Soon
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Information Displays

Failure to Start
If you cannot start the engine after threeattempts, wait 10 seconds and follow thisprocedure:
1. Fully depress the brake pedal.
2. Fully press the accelerator pedal andhold it there.
3. Start the engine.
Stopping the Engine When YourVehicle is Stationary
1. When your vehicle has stopped, shiftinto park (P) and switch the ignitionoff.
2. Apply the parking brake.
Stopping the Engine When YourVehicle is Moving
WARNING
Switching off the engine when thevehicle is still moving will result in aloss of brake and steering assistance.The steering will not lock, but higher effortwill be required. When the ignition isswitched off, some electrical circuits,including air bags, warning lamps andindicators may also be off. If the ignitionwas turned off accidentally, you can shiftinto neutral (N) and re-start the engine.
1. Put the transmission into neutral (N)and use the brakes to bring your vehicleto a safe stop.
2. When your vehicle has stopped, shiftinto park (P) and switch the ignitionoff.
3. Apply the parking brake.
Cold Weather Starting (FlexibleFuel Vehicles Only)
The starting characteristics of all gradesof E85 ethanol make it unsuitable for usewhen ambient temperatures fall below-0°F (-18°C). Consult your fuel distributorfor the availability of winter grade ethanol.As the outside temperature approachesfreezing, ethanol fuel distributors shouldsupply winter grade ethanol, the same aswith unleaded gasoline.
If summer grade ethanol is used in coldweather conditions, -0°F (-18°C), you mayexperience increased cranking times, roughidle or hesitation until the engine haswarmed up.
You may experience a decrease inperformance when the engine is cold whenoperating on E85 ethanol.
Do not use starting fluid such as ether inthe air intake system. Such fluid couldcause immediate explosive damage to theengine and possible personal injury.
If you should experience cold weatherstarting problems on E85 ethanol, andneither an alternative brand of E85 ethanolnor an engine block heater is available, theaddition of unleaded gasoline to your tankimproves cold starting performance. Yourvehicle is designed to operate on E85ethanol alone, unleaded gasoline alone, orany mixture of the two.
If the Engine Fails to Start Using thePreceding Instructions (Flexible FuelVehicles Only)
1. Press the accelerator pedal downone-third to one-half of its travel, andthen crank the engine.
2. When the engine starts, release thekey, then gradually release theaccelerator pedal as the engine speedincreases. If the engine still does notstart, repeat Step 1.
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sensor to determine how long the glowplugs stay energized. The required time forthe glow plugs to be energized decreasesas the coolant temperature, barometricpressure and environmental temperatureincrease.
Cold Weather Starting
WARNINGS
Do not use starting fluid, for exampleether, in the air intake system. Suchfluid could cause immediateexplosive damage to the engine andpossible personal injury.
Do not add gasoline, gasohol, alcoholor kerosene to diesel fuel. Thiscreates a serious fire hazard andcauses engine performance problems.
We recommend that the engine blockheater be used for starting when thetemperature is -9°F (-23°C) or colder. SeeEngine Block Heater (page 181).
When operating in cold weather, you mayuse Motorcraft® cetane improvers ornon-alcohol-based cetane improvers froma reputable manufacturer as needed.
Do not crank the engine for more than 10seconds as starter damage may occur. Ifthe engine does not start, switch theignition off and wait 30 seconds beforetrying again.
Switch the ignition on. Do notstart the engine until theglow-plug indicator turns off.
When the glow plug pre-heat indicatorturns off, turn the key to start. After youstart the engine, the glow plugs mayremain on for a period. If you do not startthe engine before the glow plug activationtime ends, you will need to reset the glowplugs by switching the ignition off. Afterthe engine starts, allow it to idle for about15 seconds. This protects the engine. Donot increase engine speed until the oilpressure gauge indicates normal pressure.
Cold Weather Operation
Note:Idling in cold weather does not heatthe engine to its normal operatingtemperature. Long periods of idling,especially in cold weather, can cause abuildup of deposits which can cause enginedamage.
Change to a lighter grade engine oil tomake starting easier under theseconditions. Refer to engine oilspecifications. See Capacities andSpecifications (page 427).
Diesel fuel is adjusted seasonally for coldtemperatures. Diesel fuel which has notbeen properly formulated for the ambientconditions may gel which can clog the fuelfilters. One indication that the fuel filter(s)may be clogged is if the engine starts, stallsafter a short time, and then does notrestart. If you have been using biodiesel,you may need to use a fuel with lowerbiodiesel content, try another brand, ordiscontinue using biodiesel. Do not usealcohol based additives to correct fuelgelling. This may result in damage to thefuel injectors and system. Use the properanti-gel and performance improvementproduct. See Capacities andSpecifications (page 427).
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Starting and Stopping the Engine

Your vehicle has a fuel and water separatorthat recirculates fuel from the engine tohelp prevent fuel filter clogging. To avoidengine fuel starvation during cold weatheroperation of 32°F (0°C) or below, werecommend that the fuel level in your tankshould not drop below ¼ full. This helpsprevent air from entering the fuel systemand stalling the engine.
Your vehicle has a selective catalyticreduction system that uses Diesel ExhaustFluid (DEF) to operate properly. You needto replenish your vehicle’s DEF at certainintervals. When filling your vehicle’s DEFtank in cold weather, take special care toprevent damage to the tank. SeeSelective Catalytic Reduction System(page 188).
In cold weather below 32°F (0°C), theengine may slowly increase to a higher idlespeed if you leave it idling in park (P). Asthe engine warms-up, the engine soundlevel decreases due to the activation ofPCM-controlled sound reduction features.
If you operate your vehicle in a heavysnowstorm or blowing snow conditions,snow and ice can clog the engine airinduction. If this occurs, the engine mayexperience a significant reduction in poweroutput. At the earliest opportunity, clearall the snow and ice away from inside theair filter assembly. Remove the air cleanercover and the air filter and remove anysnow or ice. Remove any debris, snow orice, on the foam filter by brushing thesurface with a soft brush. Once you havecleared all of the debris, reinstall the airfilter and cover.
Do not use water, solvents, or a hard brushfor cleaning the foam filter.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of vehicle damageand personal burn injuries, do notstart your engine with the air cleanerremoved and do not remove it while theengine is running.
In order to operate the engine intemperatures of 32°F (0°C) or lower, readthe following instructions:
•Make sure that the batteries are ofsufficient size and are fully charged.Check other electrical components tomake sure they are in optimumcondition.
•Use the proper coolant solution at theconcentration recommendedprotecting the engine against damagefrom freezing.
•Try to keep the fuel tank full as muchas possible at the end of operation toprevent condensation in the fuelsystem.
•Make sure you use proper cold weatherengine oil and that it is at its properlevel. Also, if necessary, make sure tofollow the engine oil and filter changeschedule found under the Specialoperating conditions section listed inthe scheduled maintenanceinformation.
•At temperatures of -9°F (-23°C) orbelow, it is recommended that you usean engine block heater to improve coldengine starting.
•If operating in arctic temperatures of-20°F (-29°C) or lower, consult yourtruck dealer for information aboutspecial cold weather equipment andprecautions.
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We recommend the following coldweather idling guidelines:
•You can use Motorcraft® cetaneimprovers or non-alcohol-basedcetane improvers from a reputablemanufacturer as needed.
•Maintain the engine cooling systemproperly.
•Avoid shutting the engine down afteran extensive idling period. Drive yourvehicle for several miles with theengine at normal operatingtemperatures under a moderate load.
•Consider using an engine block heater.
•For extended idle times use anapproved idle speed increase device.
Winter Operating Tips for ArcticOperation -20°F (-29°C) and Below
The following information is a guidelineonly and is not to be the only source ofpossible solutions in resolving extremecold temperature issues.
Starting Aids
WARNING
Do not use starting fluid, for exampleether, in the air intake system. Suchfluid could cause immediateexplosive damage to the engine andpossible personal injury.
The use of the factory engine block heaterassists in engine starting in extreme coldambient temperatures See Engine BlockHeater (page 181).
Idle Control
Your vehicle may have a factory option fora stationary elevated idle control throughthe upfitter switches in the overheadconsole. This allows the operator toelevate the idle RPM for extended idleperiods, as well as aftermarket equipmentsuch as PTO operation. You must configurethis feature even if ordered from thefactory. See your authorized dealer forrequired upfitting.
Operation in Snow and Rain
Vehicle operation in heavy snowfall orextreme rain conditions may feedexcessive amounts of snow or water intothe air intake system. This could plug theair filter with snow and may cause theengine to lose power and possibly shutdown.
We recommend the following actions afteroperating your vehicle up to 200 mi(320 km) in snowfall or extreme rain:
•Snow: At the earliest opportunity, openthe hood and clear all the snow and icefrom the air filter housing inlet (do notremove the foam filter) and reset theair filter restriction gauge.
Note:Removal of the foam filter degradesyour vehicle performance during snow andhot weather conditions.
•Extreme rain: The air filter dries afterabout 15–30 minutes at highwayspeeds. At the earliest opportunity,open the hood and reset the air filterrestriction gauge.
Refer to Air filter and restriction gauge inthe Maintenance chapter for moreinformation. See Changing the EngineAir Filter (page 357).
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Starting and Stopping the Engine

To help prolong engine life, werecommended you allow the engine to idlefor three to five minutes, especially afterany of the following:
•Continuous engine speed.
•High ambient temperature.
•High GVW or GCW operation, forexample heavy loads or trailers.
This allows the turbo charged engine tocool down.
ENGINE IDLE SHUTDOWN (If
Equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with anengine idle shutdown system. This systemautomatically shuts down your enginewhen it has been idling in P (Park) or N(Neutral) for five minutes (parking brakeset) or 15 minutes (parking brake not set).When the engine idle shutdown processhas started:
•A chime sounds and the informationdisplay will show ENGINE TURNS OFFIN 30 (seconds) and start countingdown
•You can restart the five or 15-minutetimer by changing the position of theaccelerator pedal, brake pedal or thepark brake within the final 30 seconds
•When the timer reaches zero, theengine shuts down and this messagewill appear in your information displayENGINE TURNED OFF
•One minute after the engine has shutdown, the electrical system simulateskey off, even though the ignition is stillin the on position, initiating normalaccessory delay period
•You must move the ignition to the offposition to reset the system beforerestarting your vehicle.
The engine idle shutdown idle timer doesnot start if:
•The engine is operating in powertake-off mode.
•The engine coolant temperature isbelow 60°F (16°C).
•The exhaust emission control device isregenerating.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (If
Equipped)
WARNINGS
Failure to follow engine block heaterinstructions could result in propertydamage or serious personal injury.
Do not use your heater withungrounded electrical systems ortwo-pronged adapters. There is a riskof electrical shock.
Note:The heater is most effective whenoutdoor temperatures are below 0°F(-18°C).
The heater acts as a starting aid bywarming the engine coolant. This allowsthe climate control system to respondquickly. The equipment includes a heaterelement (installed in the engine block) anda wire harness. You can connect thesystem to a grounded 120-volt ACelectrical source.
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We recommend that you do the followingfor a safe and correct operation:
•Make sure your vehicle is parked in aclean area, clear of combustibles.
•locate the block heater cord in the fronttow hook pocket.
•Use a 16-gauge outdoor extension cordthat is product certified byUnderwriter’s Laboratory (UL) orCanadian Standards Association(CSA). This extension cord must besuitable for use outdoors, in coldtemperatures, and be clearly markedSuitable for Use with OutdoorAppliances. Do not use an indoorextension cord outdoors. This couldresult in an electric shock or become afire hazard.
•Use as short an extension cord aspossible.
•Do not use multiple extension cords.
•Make sure that when in operation, theextension cord plug and heater cordplug connections are free and clear ofwater. This could cause an electricshock or fire.
•Make sure the heater, heater cord andextension cord are firmly connected.
•Check for heat anywhere in theelectrical hookup once the system hasbeen operating for approximately 30minutes.
•Make sure the system is unplugged andproperly stowed before starting anddriving your vehicle. Make sure theprotective cover seals the prongs of theblock heater cord plug when not in use.
•Make sure the heater system ischecked for proper operation beforewinter.
Using the Engine Block Heater
Make sure the receptacle terminals areclean and dry prior to use. Clean them witha dry cloth if necessary.
The heater uses 0.4 to 1.0 kilowatt-hoursof energy per hour of use. The system doesnot have a thermostat. It achievesmaximum temperature afterapproximately three hours of operation.Using the heater longer than three hoursdoes not improve system performance andunnecessarily uses electricity.
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