2020 FORD F450 SUPER DUTY display

Adaptive Cruise Control
Action
Message
A radar malfunction is preventing the adaptive cruise controlfrom engaging. See Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page
242).
Adaptive Cruise
Malfunction
A condition exists such that the adaptive cruise cannot func-tion properly. See
Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page
242).
Adaptive Cruise Not
Available
You have a blocked sensor due to bad weather, ice, mud or
water in front of the radar sensor. You can typically clean the
sensor to resolve. See Using Adaptive Cruise Control
(page
242).
Adaptive Cruise Not
Available Sensor
Blocked See Manual
You select normal cruise control. The system does not brakeor react to traffic.
Normal Cruise Active
Adaptive Braking Off
A radar malfunction is preventing the adaptive cruise controlfrom engaging.
Front Sensor Not Aligned
The adaptive cruise has reinstated controls to the driver.
Adaptive Cruise - Driver
Resume Control
Your vehicle speed is too slow to activate the adaptive cruise.
Adaptive Cruise Speed
Too Low to Activate
The adaptive cruise is automatically adjusting the gap
distance and you need to shift the transmission into a lower gear.
Adaptive Cruise Shift
Down
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Adaptive Steering
Action
Message
The adaptive steering system detects a difference between
steering wheel angle and the desired road wheel angle. The steering wheel adjusts itself to correct this difference. This adjustment is part of normal system operation.
Adaptive Steering Initial-
ization
The adaptive steering system is off. It is possible that the
steering wheel could not be straight when the vehicle is driving straight ahead. If this message persists, see an authorized dealer.
Adaptive Steering Fault
Service Required
The adaptive steering system integrity cannot be verified. Donot drive the vehicle and contact an authorized dealer immediately.
Adaptive Steering Loss
Do Not Drive
AdvanceTrac and Traction Control Action
Message
The system detects a condition that requires service. Contactan authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Service AdvanceTrac
The status of the AdvanceTrac system after you switched it off.
AdvanceTrac Off
The status of the AdvanceTrac system after you switched it on.
AdvanceTrac On
The status of the AdvanceTrac sport mode after you switched it on.
AdvanceTrac SPORT
MODE
The status of the traction control system after you switchedit off. See Using Traction Control (page 226).
Traction Control Off
The status of the traction control system after you switchedit on. See
Using Traction Control (page 226).
Traction Control On
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Airbag
Action
Message
Displays when the system detects a malfunction due to a blocked sensor.
Occupant Sensor
BLOCKED Remove
Objects Near Passenger Seat
Alarm and Security Action
Message
Alarm triggered due to unauthorized entry. See Anti-Theft
Alarm (page 78).
Vehicle Alarm To Stop
Alarm, Start Vehicle.
Automatic Engine Shutdown Action
Message
The engine is getting ready to shut off.
Engine Shuts Off In
{seconds to shut off:#0} Seconds
The engine has shut off to help increase fuel economy.
Engine Shut Off For Fuel
Economy
The engine is getting ready to shut off. Follow the promptfrom the message to override the shut down.
Engine Shuts Off in
{seconds to shut off:#0} Seconds Press Ok to Override
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Battery and Charging System
Action
Message
The charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays on
or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check Charging System
The battery management system detects an extended low-voltage condition. Your vehicle disables various features to
help preserve the battery. Turn off as many of the electrical loads as soon as possible to improve system voltage. If the
system voltage has recovered, the disabled features operate again as normal.
Low Battery Features
Temporarily Turned Off
The battery management system determines that the batteryis at a low state of charge. Turn your ignition off as soon as
possible to protect the battery. This message clears once you restart your vehicle and the battery state of charge has
recovered. Turning off unnecessary electrical loads allows faster battery state-of-charge recovery.
Turn Power Off To Save
Battery
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System Action
Message
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorizeddealer as soon as possible.
Blindspot System Fault
The system sensors are blocked. See Blind Spot InformationSystem (page 253).
Blindspot Not Available
Sensor Blocked See Manual
The system detects a vehicle. See
Blind Spot Information
System (page 253).
Vehicle Coming From X
The blind spot information system and cross traffic alert
system sensors are blocked. See
Blind Spot Information
System (page 253).
Cross Traffic Not Avail-
able Sensor Blocked See Manual
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorizeddealer as soon as possible.
Cross Traffic System
Fault
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Action
Message
The system automatically turns off and displays this messagewhen you connect a trailer to the vehicle that does not have
a trailer blind spot system or when you switch the trailer blind spot system off through the information display. See Blind
Spot Information System (page 253).
Cross Traffic Alert Deac-
tivated Trailer Attached
The system automatically turns off and displays this messagewhen you connect a trailer to the vehicle that does not have
a trailer blind spot system or when you switch the trailer blind spot system off through the information display. See
Blind
Spot Information System (page 253).
Blind Spot Alert Deactiv-
ated Trailer Attached
Displays when the trailer connected is a fifth wheel or goose-neck, or when the trailer width is wider than
10 ft (2.7 m) or
longer than 33 ft (10 m).
Trailer Blind Spot Not
available Due to Invalid Trailer
Diesel Messages WARNING:
When the Exhaust
Filter Cleaning message appears in the
information display, do not park near
flammable materials, vapors or
structures until filter cleaning is
complete. Action
Message
Your vehicle has entered the cleaning mode. Various engine
actions raises the exhaust temperature in the Diesel Particu- late Filter system to burn off the particles (exhaust soot).
After the vehicle burns the particles off, the exhaust temper- ature returns to normal levels. This message is NORMAL.
Exhaust Filter Cleaning
The diesel particulate filter is full of particles (exhaust soot)
and you are not operating the vehicle in a manner that allows normal cleaning. Drive the vehicle above
30 mph (48 km/h)
until the message turns off.
Exhaust Filter Over-
loaded Drive to Clean
Exhaust Filter Over-loaded Clean Now
The diesel particulate filter is full of particles (exhaust soot)
and you are not operating the vehicle in a manner that allows normal cleaning. Drive the vehicle above
30 mph (48 km/h)
until the message turns off.
Exhaust Filter at Limit
Clean Now
Exhaust Filter at Limit Drive to Clean Now
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Action
Message
Your vehicle exhaust system temperature exceeded theintended operating range. If this warning occurs, a tone
sounds, followed by reduced engine power. The engine shuts
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.
Exhaust System Over-
heated Stop Safely NOW
In extremely cold weather, typically below -15°F (-26°C) andif 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 properly circulate the oil to avoid engine damage.
Engine Warming Please
Wait {seconds:00} sec
Your diesel particulate filter is clean.
Exhaust Filter Drive
Complete
Your diesel particulate filter is clean (OCR Only).
Exhaust Filter Cleaned
The manual regeneration process has stopped (OCR Only).
Exhaust Filter Cleaning
Stopped
The distance you can travel before depleting the remaining diesel exhaust fluid.
DEF Level Range: XX mi/
km Refill Now
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. See Selective Catalytic Reductant System (page 197).
DEF Level Empty Speed
Limited to XX MPH / km/ h in XX mi/km
Your remaining diesel exhaust fluid has depleted. Upon restart,your vehicle speed is now limited. You must replenish thediesel exhaust fluid to resume normal operation of your
vehicle. See Selective Catalytic Reductant System (page 197
).
DEF Level Empty Speed
Limited to XX MPH/km/ h Upon Restart
The diesel exhaust fluid is empty. You must replenish thediesel exhaust fluid to resume normal operation of your
vehicle. See Selective Catalytic Reductant System (page 197
).
DEF Level Empty Speed
Limited 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 normal operation of your vehicle. See
Selective Catalytic
Reductant System (page 197).
DEF Level Empty Engine
Idled Soon
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Action
Message
A problem exists with the selective catalytic reduction systemcausing your vehicle 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. See Selective
Catalytic Reductant System (page 197).
DEF Level Empty Engine
Idled See Manual
The selective catalytic reduction system detects a fault. Thesystem displays your vehicle ’s top speed limit and distance
before limitation. Have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
DEF Fault Speed Limited
to XX MPH/km/h in XX mi/km
The selective catalytic reduction system detects a fault. Uponrestart, your vehicle speed is now limited. Have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
DEF Fault Speed Limited
to XX MPH/km/h Upon Restart
The selective catalytic reduction system detects a fault. Thesystem displays your vehicle ’s top speed limit. Have the
system checked by an authorized dealer.
DEF Fault Speed Limited
to XX MPH/km/h
You must have your vehicle serviced by an authorized dealer.
Ignoring the warning message could lead to reduced drivability and customer expense, including damage to the diesel
particulate filter. Your new vehicle warranty could not cover this damage.
Exhaust Filter Over Limit
Service Now
The water separator has reached a predetermined capacityand needs draining. See
Draining the Fuel Filter Water
Trap (page 355).
Water in Fuel Drain Filter
A low fuel pressure condition has occurred due to cold, low
fuel level or fuel filters need to be changed. See Fuel Quality (page
187).
Fuel Pressure Low
Doors and Locks Action
Message
The door(s) listed is not completely closed.
X Door Ajar
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Driver Alert
Action
Message
Stop and rest as soon as it is safe to do so.
Driver Alert Warning Rest
Now
Take a rest soon.
Driver Alert Warning Rest
Suggested
Drivetrain Action
Message
The electronic locking differential requests that you slow toa certain speed to engage.
To Engage Locking
Differential Slow to XX mph/km/h
The electronic locking differential requests that you releasethe accelerator in order to engage.
To Engage Locking
Differential Release Accelerator Pedal
An electronic locking differential (ELD) system fault is
present. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check Locking Differen-
tial
The transfer case is in the neutral position. This message
indicates that your vehicle is safe to tow with all four wheels on the ground.
Neutral Tow Enabled
Leave Transmission in Neutral
The transfer case is NOT in the neutral position. This messageindicates that your vehicle is NOT safe to be towed with all four wheels on the ground.
Neutral Tow Disabled
Engine Action
Message
The engine has reduced power to help reduce highengine temperature.
Power Reduced to Lower Engine
Temp
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