2018 FORD E SERIES brake

Airbag Warning Lamp
If it does not illuminate when youswitch the ignition on, continuesto flash or remains on when theengine is running, this indicates amalfunction. Have your vehicle checkedas soon as possible.
Anti-Lock Brake System WarningLamp
If it illuminates when you aredriving, this indicates amalfunction. Your vehiclecontinues to have normal braking withoutthe anti-lock brake system function. Haveyour vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Anti-Theft System
Flashes when the SecuriLockPassive Anti-theft Systemactivates.
Battery
If it illuminates while driving, itindicates a malfunction. Switchoff all unnecessary electricalequipment and have an authorized dealercheck the system immediately.
Brake System Warning Lamp
WARNING
Driving your vehicle with the warninglamp on is dangerous. A significantdecrease in braking performancemay occur. It may take you longer to stopyour vehicle. Have your vehicle checked assoon as possible. Driving extendeddistances with the parking brake engagedcan cause brake failure and the risk ofpersonal injury.
It illuminates when you engagethe parking brake and theignition is on.
If it illuminates when your vehicle ismoving, make sure the parking brake isdisengaged. If the parking brake isdisengaged, this indicates low brake fluidlevel or a brake system fault. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.
Check Fuel Cap
Displays when you do notproperly install the fuel cap.Continued driving with this lighton may cause the service engine soonwarning light to come on.
Cruise Control Indicator (If Equipped)
It illuminates when you switchthe system on.
See Using Cruise Control(page 95).
Direction Indicator
Illuminates when you switch onthe left or right directionindicator or the hazard warningflasher. If the indicators stay on or flashfaster, check for a burned out bulb.
Engine Coolant TemperatureWarning Lamp
If it illuminates when your vehicleis moving, this indicates that theengine is overheating. Stop yourvehicle as soon as it is safe to do so andswitch the engine off. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
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Traction Control System Off
It will illuminate when the driverdisables traction control.
Tow Haul Indicator
Illuminates when the driveractivates the tow/haul feature.If the light flashes steadily, havean authorized dealer check the systemimmediately, damage to the transmissioncould occur.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Fail-Safe Cooling Warning Chime
Sounds when the coolant gauge pointerhas moved to hot. There are three stagesof chimes:
•Stage 1 is a single chime when theengine temperature begins to overheat.
•Stage 2 is multiple chimes and enginepower becomes limited in order to helpcool the engine.
•Stage 3 is multiple chimes and theengine will shut down.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you remove the key from theignition and open the driver's door and youhave left the headlamps or parking lampson.
Key in Ignition Warning Chime
Sounds when you open the driver's doorand you have left the key in the ignition.
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the parkingbrake on and drive your vehicle. If thewarning chime remains on after you havereleased the parking brake, have thesystem checked by your authorized dealerimmediately.
Shift to Park Warning Chime
Sounds when the ignition is in the off oraccessory position and your vehicle is notin park, or when you open the driver's doorand your vehicle is not in park.
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Press and hold the SELECT/RESET stemto get into the setup menu sequence forthe following displays:
Setup
OIL LIFE
English or MetricPress and hold theSELECT/RESET stemUNITS ENG /METRIC
ON or OFFAUTOLOCK (ifequipped)
ON or OFFAUTOUNLOCK (ifequipped)
COMPASS ZONE (if equipped)
Electric or EOHPress and hold theSELECT/RESET stemTBC MODE (ifequipped)
English / Spanish / FrenchLANGUAGE =ENGLISH /SPANISH /FRENCH
SYSTEM CHECK
XXX% OIL LIFEPress and hold the SELECT/RESET stemRESET FOR SYSTEMCHECKENGINE HOURS (if enabled)
ENGINE IDLE HOURS (ifenabled)
CHARGING SYSTEM
BRAKE SYSTEM
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1. Determine which magnetic zone youare in for your geographic location byreferring to the zone map.
2. Press and release the SELECT/RESETstem to scroll through the informationdisplays until the message centerdisplays HOLD RESET FOR SETUPMENU.
3. Press and hold the SELECT/RESETstem to get into the setup menu. Pressrepeatedly to scroll through the setupmenu until COMPASS ZONE XXappears in the information display.
4. Press and hold the SELECT/RESETstem for approximately two secondsto go to the next zone, then release.
5. Press and hold to go up by one zonethen release. Repeat this until youreach the desired zone.
6. To exit the procedure, release theSELECT/RESET stem and allow thesetup timer to expire.
Compass calibration adjustment
Note:For optimum calibration, drive to anopen, level location away from largemetallic objects or structures. Switch off allnon-essential electrical accessories (heatedrear window, heater, A/C, map lamps, wiper,etc.) and make sure all the doors are closed.
Note: If you press the SELECT/RESET stemduring the calibration or three minuteselapse since the beginning of the calibrationwithout driving the vehicle, the informationdisplay reverts back to normal operationand CAL displays until you complete asuccessful calibration.
1. Press and release the SELECT/RESETstem to scroll through the informationdisplays until HOLD RESET FOR SETUPMENU appears.
2. Press and hold the SELECT/RESETstem to get into the setup menu. Pressit repeatedly to scroll through the setupmenu until HOLD RESET FORCALIBRATION appears in theinformation display.
3. Press and hold the SELECT/RESETstem for approximately two secondsuntil the information display enters thecompass zone adjustment mode.
4. Press and hold the SELECT/RESETstem until CIRCLE SLOWLY TOCALIBRATE appears in the informationdisplay.
5. Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle lessthan 3 mph (5 km/h) until the CIRCLESLOWLY TO CALIBRATE messagechanges to CALIBRATIONCOMPLETED. This may require up tofive circles to complete the calibration.
TBC MODE (if equipped)
Allows you to choose the trailer brakemode.
LANGUAGE = ENGLISH / SPANISH /FRENCH
Allows you to choose which languageappears in the information display.
Waiting four seconds or pressing theSELECT/RESET stem cycles theinformation display through each of thelanguage choices.
Press the SELECT/RESET stem to set thelanguage choice when the language youwant appears.
HOLD RESET FOR SYSTEM CHECK
The information display begins to cyclethrough the vehicle systems and providesa status of the item if needed. Somesystems show a message only if acondition is present.
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Information Displays

INFORMATION MESSAGES
Note:Depending on the vehicle optionsequipped with your vehicle, not all of themessages will display or be available.Certain messages may be abbreviated orshortened depending upon which clustertype you have.
Press the SELECT/RESET stem toacknowledge and remove some messagesfrom the information display. Othermessages will be removed automaticallyafter a short time.
Certain messages need to be confirmedbefore you can access the menus.
Brake System
ActionMessage
Indicates the brake fluid level is low, have the brakesystem inspected immediately.BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW
Displays when the brake system needs servicing. If thewarning stays on or continues to come on, contactyour authorized dealer as soon as possible.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
Displays when the parking brake is set and the vehicleis in motion.PARK BRAKE ENGAGED
Fuel
ActionMessage
Displays as an early reminder of a low fuel condition.XXX MILES TO E FUEL LEVELLOW
Maintenance
ActionMessage
Displays when the engine oil life remaining is between5% and 0%.ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON
Displays when the oil life left reaches 0%.OIL CHANGE REQUIRED
Displays after you have the oil changed.OIL LIFE OK
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Information Displays

Trailer
ActionMessage
Displays along with a single tone in response to faultssensed by the TBC. See Essential Towing Checks(page 107).
TRAILER BRAKE MODULEFAULT
Displays when a correct trailer connection (a trailerwith electric trailer brakes) is sensed during a givenignition cycle.
TRAILER CONNECTED
Displays when a trailer connection becomes discon-nected, either intentionally or unintentionally, and hasbeen sensed during a given ignition cycle. Disregardthis status if your vehicle is not equipped with a factoryinstalled trailer brake controller. This message mayappear when you use an aftermarket TBC even whenthe trailer is connected.
TRAILER DISCONNECTED
Displays if there are certain faults in the vehicle wiringand trailer wiring or brake system. See EssentialTowing Checks (page 107).
WIRING FAULT ON TRAILER
Transmission
ActionMessage
A reminder to apply the brakes, then shift to park.SHIFT TO PARK
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Information Displays

Note:To reduce humidity build-up insideyour vehicle, do not drive with the systemswitched off or with recirculated air alwaysswitched on.
Note:To reduce fogging of the windshieldduring humid weather, adjust the airdistribution control to the windshield airvents position.
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.
Note:To improve the time to reach acomfortable temperature in hot weather,drive with the windows open until you feelcold air through the air vents.
Quickly Heating the Interior
1. Adjust the fan speed to the highestspeed setting.
2. Adjust the temperature control to thefull heat setting.
3. Direct air to the footwell air vents.
Recommended Settings forHeating
1. Adjust the fan speed to the centersetting.
2. Adjust the temperature control to themidway point of the hot settings.
3. Direct air to the footwell air vents.
Quickly Cooling the Interior
1. Turn to MAX A/C.
2. Drive with the windows open until youfeel cold air through the air vents.
Recommended Settings forCooling
1. Adjust the fan speed to the centersetting.
2. Adjust the temperature control to themidway point of the cold settings.
3. Direct air to the instrument panel airvents.
Vehicle Stationary for ExtendedPeriods During Extreme HighAmbient Temperatures
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Place your vehicle in park (P) orneutral.
3. Turn to MAX A/C.
4. Adjust the fan speed to the lowestspeed setting.
Defogging the Side Windows inCold Weather
1. Direct air to the instrument panel andwindshield vents.
2. Turn to NORM A/C.
3. Adjust the temperature control to thedesired setting.
4. Adjust the fan speed to the highestsetting.
5. Direct air toward the side windows.
6. Close the instrument panel vents.
REAR PASSENGER CLIMATE CONTROLS (If Equipped)
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Climate Control

Before starting the engine check thefollowing:
•Make sure all occupants have fastenedtheir safety belts.
•Make sure the headlamps andelectrical accessories are off.
•Make sure the parking brake is on.
•Make sure the transmission is in park(P) or neutral (N).
•Turn the ignition key to the on position.
Note:Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
2. Turn the key to the start position tostart the engine. Release the key whenthe engine starts.
Note:The engine may continue crankingfor up to 15 seconds or until it starts.
Note:If you cannot start the engine on thefirst try, wait for a short period and try again.
Failure to Start
If you cannot start the engine after threeattempts, wait 10 seconds and follow thisprocedure:
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
2. Fully press the accelerator pedal andhold it there.
3. Start the engine.
Stopping the Engine When YourVehicle is Stationary
1. Shift into park (P) or neutral (N).
2. Turn the key to the off position.
3. 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) or neutral (N) and switchthe ignition off.
3. Apply the parking brake.
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes
WARNING
If you smell exhaust fumes insideyour vehicle, have your vehiclechecked by your authorized dealerimmediately. Do not drive your vehicle ifyou smell exhaust fumes. Carbonmonoxide is present in exhaust fumes.Take precautions to avoid its dangerouseffects.
Important Ventilating Information
If you stop your vehicle and then leave theengine idling for long periods of time, werecommend that you do one of thefollowing:
•Open the windows at least 1 in (3 cm).
•Set your climate control to outside air.
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Starting and Stopping the Engine