2021 FORD E-450 instrument cluster

From the main menu scroll to:
Action and Description
Message
Press the down arrow
button, then from this menu
scroll to the following
message.
Truck Info
Press the OK button.
Mainten-
ance
Monitor
Press the down arrow
button, then from this menu
scroll to the following
message.
Oil Life:
xxx%
Press the
OK button.
Oil Life
Press and hold the
OK
button until the instrument
cluster displays the
following message.
Oil Life
Hold OK to
Reset
Oil Life: 100%
When the oil change indic-
ator resets, the instrument
cluster displays 100%.
Repeat the process if the oil
change indicator does not
reset.
ENGINE COOLANT CHECK WARNING:
Do not remove the
coolant reservoir cap when the engine is
on or the cooling system is hot. Wait 10
minutes for the cooling system to cool
down. Cover the coolant reservoir cap
with a thick cloth to prevent the
possibility of scalding and slowly remove
the cap. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury. WARNING:
Do not put coolant in
the windshield washer reservoir. If
sprayed on the windshield, coolant could
make it difficult to see through the
windshield. WARNING:
To reduce the risk of
personal injury, make sure the engine is
cool before unscrewing the coolant
pressure relief cap. The cooling system
is under pressure. Steam and hot liquid
can come out forcefully when you loosen
the cap slightly. WARNING:
Do not add coolant
further than the MAX mark.
When the engine is cold, check the
concentration and level of the coolant at
the intervals listed in the scheduled
maintenance information. See Scheduled
Maintenance
(page 250).
Note: Make sure that the coolant level is
between the
MIN and MAX marks on the
coolant reservoir.
Note: Coolant expands when it is hot. The
level may extend beyond the
MAX mark.
Maintain coolant concentration within
48% to 50%, which equates to a freeze
point between
-29°F (-34°C) and -35°F
(-37°C). Coolant concentration should be
checked using a refractometer. We do not
recommend the use of hydrometers or
coolant test strips for measuring coolant
concentration.
Adding Coolant WARNING:
Do not add engine
coolant when the engine is on or the
cooling system is hot. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal
injury.
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You may notice a reduction in vehicle
speed caused by reduced engine power in
order to manage the engine coolant
temperature. Your vehicle may enter this
mode if certain high-temperature and
high-load conditions take place. The
amount of speed reduction depends on
vehicle loading, grade and ambient
temperature. If this occurs, there is no need
to pull off the road. You can continue to
drive your vehicle.
The air conditioning may automatically
turn on and off during severe operating
conditions to protect the engine from
overheating. When the coolant
temperature decreases to the normal
operating temperature, the air conditioning
turns on.
If the coolant temperature gauge moves
fully into the red zone, or if the coolant
temperature warning or service engine
soon messages appear in your information
display, do the following:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely
possible and shift the transmission into
park (P).
2. Leave the engine running until the coolant temperature gauge needle
returns to the normal position. If the
temperature does not drop after
several minutes, follow the remaining
steps.
3. Switch the engine off and wait for it to
cool. Check the coolant level.
4. If the coolant level is at or below the minimum mark, immediately add
prediluted coolant.
5. If the coolant level is normal, restart the engine and continue driving. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID CHECK
Have an authorized dealer check and
change the transmission fluid and filter at
the correct service interval. See
Scheduled Maintenance (page 250).
Do not use supplemental transmission
fluid additives, treatments or cleaning
agents. The use of these materials may
affect transmission operation and result
in damage to internal transmission
components.
Checking Automatic Transmission
Fluid
For scheduled intervals of the fluid checks
and changes, See
Scheduled
Maintenance (page 250). Your
transmission does not consume fluid.
However, if the transmission is not working
properly, for example, if the transmission
slips or shifts slowly, or if you notice some
sign of fluid leakage, check the fluid level
as soon as possible.
Automatic transmission fluid expands
when warmed. To obtain an accurate fluid
check, drive the vehicle until it is at normal
operating temperature, approximately
19 mi (30 km). Verify that the transmission
fluid temperature gauge on the instrument
cluster is within normal range.
1. Drive the vehicle
19 mi (30 km) until it
reaches normal operating temperature.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and
engage the parking brake.
3. With the engine running, parking brake
engaged and your foot on the brake
pedal, move the gearshift lever through
all of the gear ranges. Allow sufficient
time for each gear to engage.
4. Put the transmission in park (P) and leave the engine running.
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To clean the windshield and wiper blades:
•
Clean the windshield with a
non-abrasive glass cleaner. When
cleaning the interior of the windshield,
avoid getting any glass cleaner on the
instrument panel or door panels. Wipe
any glass cleaner off these surfaces
immediately.
• For windshields contaminated with
tree sap, chemicals, wax or bugs, clean
the entire windshield using steel wool
(no greater than 0000 grade) in a
circular motion and rinse with water.
• Clean the wiper blades with isopropyl
rubbing alcohol or windshield washer
concentrate.
Note: Do not use razor blades or other
sharp objects to clean or remove decals
from the inside of the heated rear window.
The vehicle warranty does not cover
damage caused to the heated rear window
grid lines.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR WARNING: Do not use cleaning
solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle's
seatbelts, as these actions may weaken
the belt webbing. WARNING:
On vehicles equipped
with seat-mounted airbags, do not use
chemical solvents or strong detergents.
Such products could contaminate the
side airbag system and affect
performance of the side airbag in a crash.
For fabric, carpets, cloth seats and seats
equipped with side airbags:
• Remove dust and loose dirt with a
vacuum cleaner.
• Remove light stains and soil with
Motorcraft Professional Strength
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner. •
If grease or tar is present on the
material, spot-clean the area first with
Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover. In
Canada, use Motorcraft Multi-Purpose
Cleaner.
• If a ring forms on the fabric after spot
cleaning, clean the entire area
immediately (but do not oversaturate)
or the ring will set.
• Do not use household cleaning
products or glass cleaners, which can
stain and discolor the fabric and affect
the flame retardant abilities of the seat
materials.
Mirrors
Do not clean the housing or glass of any
mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum or ammonia-based cleaning
products.
CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT
PANEL AND INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER LENS WARNING:
Do not use chemical
solvents or strong detergents when
cleaning the steering wheel or
instrument panel to avoid contamination
of the airbag system.
Note: Follow the same procedure as
cleaning leather seats for cleaning leather
instrument panels and leather interior trim
surfaces. See
Cleaning Leather Seats
(page 184).
Clean the instrument panel and cluster
lens with a clean, damp and soft cloth,
then use a clean, dry and soft cloth to dry
these areas.
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•
Avoid cleaners or polishes that increase
the gloss of the upper portion of the
instrument panel. The dull finish in this
area helps protect you from
undesirable windshield reflection.
• Do not use any household cleaning
products or glass cleaners as these
may damage the finish of the
instrument panel, interior trim and
cluster lens.
• Wash or wipe your hands clean if you
have been in contact with certain
products such as insect repellent and
suntan lotion to avoid possible damage
to the interior painted surfaces.
• Do not allow air fresheners and hand
sanitizers to spill onto interior surfaces.
If a spill occurs, wipe off immediately.
Your warranty may not cover these
damages.
If a staining liquid like coffee or juice has
been spilled on the instrument panel or on
interior trim surfaces:
1. Wipe up spilled liquid using a clean, soft cloth as quickly as possible.
2. Use Motorcraft Premium Leather and Vinyl Cleaner or a commercially
available leather cleaning product for
automotive interiors. Test any cleaner
or stain remover on an inconspicuous
area.
3. Alternatively, wipe the surface with a clean, soft cloth and a mild soap and
water solution. Dry the area with a
clean, soft cloth.
4. If necessary, apply more soap and water solution or cleaning product to
a clean, soft cloth and press it onto the
soiled area. Allow this to set at room
temperature for 30 minutes.
5. Remove the soaked cloth, then with a clean, damp cloth, use a rubbing
motion for 60 seconds on the soiled
area. 6. Dry the area with a clean, soft cloth.
CLEANING LEATHER SEATS
Note:
Follow the same procedure as
cleaning leather seats for cleaning leather
instrument panels and leather interior trim
surfaces.
For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with
a soft, damp cloth and a mild soap and
water solution. Dry the area with a clean,
soft cloth.
For cleaning and removing stains such as
dye transfer, use Motorcraft Premium
Leather and Vinyl Cleaner or a
commercially available leather cleaning
product for automotive interiors.
Note: Test any cleaner or stain remover on
an inconspicuous area.
You should:
• Remove dust and loose dirt with a
vacuum cleaner.
• Clean and treat spills and stains as
soon as possible.
Do not use the following products as these
may damage the leather:
• Oil and petroleum or silicone-based
leather conditioners.
• Household cleaners.
• Alcohol solutions.
• Solvents or cleaners intended
specifically for rubber, vinyl and
plastics.
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Automatic Transmission.................................
223
Dana Conventional Axle M70FF (M267FF)......................................................... 230
Dana Conventional Axle M70HD (M273HD)......................................................... 231
Dana Limited Slip Axle M70FF (M267FF)......................................................... 229
Dana Limited Slip Axle M70HD (M273HD)........................................................ 230
Door Weatherstrips........................................... 229
Engine Coolant................................................... 224
Engine Oil.............................................................. 225
Fuel Tank............................................................... 226
Grease.................................................................... 226
Hydroboost Brake System............................. 228
Locks....................................................................... 229
Power Steering System................................... 228
Vacuum Brake System..................................... 227
Washer Reservoir................................................ 231
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 180
Catalytic Converter.......................................89
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)..................... 90
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 90
Changing a Bulb
.............................................177
Lamp Assembly Condensation...................... 177
Replacing Brake/Tail/Turn/Reverse Lamp Bulbs (Cut-Away Only)............................... 178
Replacing Front Parking Lamp and Direction Indicator Bulbs................................................ 178
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs............................. 177
Replacing Side Marker Bulbs.......................... 178
Changing a Fuse...........................................159 Fuses....................................................................... 159
Changing a Road Wheel
.............................213
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information...................................................... 214
Tire Change Procedure..................................... 215
Changing the 12V Battery...........................173 Dual Batteries....................................................... 174
Reconnecting the Battery................................ 174
Changing the Engine Air Filter..................178
Changing the Wiper Blades
......................175
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................174
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance..................................................31
Child Restraint Positioning.........................25 Child Safety
........................................................17
General Information............................................. 17
Cleaning Leather Seats
..............................184
Cleaning Products.......................................180 Materials................................................................ 180
Cleaning the Engine.....................................182
Cleaning the Exterior..................................180 Cleaning the Headlamps.................................. 181
Exterior Chrome Parts....................................... 181
Exterior Plastic Parts.......................................... 181
Stripes or Graphics..............................................181
Underbody............................................................. 181
Under Hood........................................................... 181
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................183
Cleaning the Interior....................................183 Mirrors..................................................................... 183
Cleaning the Wheels...................................185
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................182
Climate Control...............................................70
Connected Vehicle
......................................234
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile
Network............................................................ 234
Connected Vehicle Limitations..............234
Connected Vehicle Requirements.........234
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting........................................234
Connecting a Bluetooth Device.............240 Pairing a Device.................................................. 240
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network........................................................234
Connecting FordPass to the Connectivity Device................................................................ 234
Disabling the Connectivity Device...............234
What Is the Connectivity Device.................. 234
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 165
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........37
Cruise Control................................................103
Cruise Control Indicators...........................104
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
...............................................47
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise Control............................................................48
Customer Assistance
..................................145
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Using Lap and Shoulder Belts..........................
19
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 21
Instrument Cluster.........................................57
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................51
Instrument Panel............................................16
Interior Mirror...................................................56
Automatic Dimming Mirror............................... 56
Manual Dimming Mirror..................................... 56
Introduction........................................................5
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................142 Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 142
Jump Starting....................................................... 142
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 142
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 143
K
Keys and Remote Controls.........................39
L
Lane Keeping System
...................................112
Switching the System On and Off.................113
System Display..................................................... 113
System Settings................................................... 113
Troubleshooting................................................... 114
Lighting Control
..............................................50
Flashing the Headlamp High Beam...............51
Headlamp High Beam....................................... 50
Lighting..............................................................50 General Information........................................... 50
Limited Slip Differential..............................96
Load Carrying
.................................................120
Load Limit.......................................................120 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 124
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer.................................................................. 120
Locking and Unlocking
.................................42
Autolock Feature.................................................. 43
Autounlock Feature............................................. 43
Enabling or Disabling Autolock and Autounlock......................................................... 43
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 43Power Door Locks................................................
42
Remote Control..................................................... 42
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 213
M
Maintenance...................................................161 General Information........................................... 161
Manual Climate Control..............................70 Heater Only System............................................ 70
Manual Climate Control.................................... 70
Manual Seats...................................................74 Manual Lumbar .................................................... 74
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................... 74
Recline Adjustment............................................. 74
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 63
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 55
Mobile Communications Equipment......14
Motorcraft Parts
............................................219
N
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
...........253
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................164
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check....................................... 163
Opening and Closing the Hood................161
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................149
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........149
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control............................................................54
P
Parking Aids
.....................................................101
Parking Brake..................................................98
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................45
SecuriLock®........................................................... 45
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 45
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