2024 FORD E SERIES instrument cluster

CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT
PANEL AND INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER LENS
WARNING: Do not use chemicalsolvents or strong detergents whencleaning the steering wheel orinstrument panel to avoid contaminationof the airbag system.
Note:Follow the same procedure ascleaning leather seats for cleaning leatherinstrument panels and leather interior trimsurfaces. See Cleaning Leather Seats(page 186).
Clean the instrument panel and clusterlens with a clean, damp and soft cloth,then use a clean, dry and soft cloth to drythese areas.
•Avoid cleaners or polishes that increasethe gloss of the upper portion of theinstrument panel. The dull finish in thisarea helps protect you fromundesirable windshield reflection.
•Do not use any household cleaningproducts or glass cleaners as thesemay damage the finish of theinstrument panel, interior trim andcluster lens.
•Wash or wipe your hands clean if youhave been in contact with certainproducts such as insect repellent andsuntan lotion to avoid possible damageto the interior painted surfaces.
•Do not allow air fresheners and handsanitizers to spill onto interior surfaces.If a spill occurs, wipe off immediately.Your warranty may not cover thesedamages.
If a staining liquid like coffee or juice hasbeen spilled on the instrument panel or oninterior trim surfaces:
1.Wipe up spilled liquid using a clean,soft cloth as quickly as possible.
2.Use Motorcraft Premium Leather andVinyl Cleaner or a commerciallyavailable leather cleaning product forautomotive interiors. Test any cleaneror stain remover on an inconspicuousarea.
3.Alternatively, wipe the surface with aclean, soft cloth and a mild soap andwater solution. Dry the area with aclean, soft cloth.
4.If necessary, apply more soap andwater solution or cleaning product toa clean, soft cloth and press it onto thesoiled area. Allow this to set at roomtemperature for 30 minutes.
5.Remove the soaked cloth, then with aclean, damp cloth, use a rubbingmotion for 60 seconds on the soiledarea.
6.Dry the area with a clean, soft cloth.
CLEANING LEATHER SEATS
Note:Follow the same procedure ascleaning leather seats for cleaning leatherinstrument panels and leather interior trimsurfaces.
For routine cleaning, wipe the surface witha soft, damp cloth and a mild soap andwater solution. Dry the area with a clean,soft cloth.
For cleaning and removing stains such asdye transfer, use Motorcraft PremiumLeather and Vinyl Cleaner or acommercially available leather cleaningproduct for automotive interiors.
Note:Test any cleaner or stain remover onan inconspicuous area.
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A/CSee: Climate Control...........................................73About This Manual...........................................7ABSSee: Brakes.............................................................99ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes................................................................100Accessories....................................................244AccessoriesSee: Replacement PartsRecommendation..............................................8ACCSee: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............107Adjusting the Headlamps..........................176Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................48Airbag Disposal................................................41Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control...........................................73Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification...............................................232Air FilterSee: Changing the Engine Air Filter..............165Appendices....................................................270At a Glance........................................................18Audible Warnings and Indicators.............63Audio System................................................239General Information.........................................239Audio Unit.......................................................239Autolamps........................................................52Automatic Crash Shutoff...........................143Automatic Crash ShutoffPrecautions......................................................143Re-Enabling Your Vehicle................................143What Is Automatic Crash Shutoff................143Automatic High Beam Control..................54Automatic High Beam ControlIndicators........................................................54Automatic Transmission.............................95Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacityand Specification......................................233Automatic Transmission FluidCheck..............................................................170Auxiliary Power Points..................................79Auxiliary Switches.......................................245
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery.......................173Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............161Booster Seats..................................................26Brake Fluid Check..........................................172Brake Fluid Specification..........................234Brakes................................................................99General Information...........................................99Breaking-In......................................................137Bulb Specification Chart...........................228
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Canceling the Set Speed...........................107Capacities and Specifications................226Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................183Catalytic Converter........................................92Changing a Bulb............................................179Changing a Fuse...........................................159Changing a Road Wheel............................218Changing the 12V Battery...........................173Changing the Engine Air Filter.................165Changing the Wiper Blades......................178Checking the Wiper Blades.......................178Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance.................................................34Child Restraint Positioning.........................28Child Safety......................................................20General Information............................................20Cleaning Leather Seats..............................186Cleaning Products........................................182Cleaning the Engine....................................184Cleaning the Exterior...................................183Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens.........................186Cleaning the Interior....................................185Cleaning the Wheels...................................187Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades............................................................185Climate Control...............................................73Connected Vehicle......................................238Connected Vehicle –Troubleshooting............................................238
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Gauges...............................................................58GearboxSee: Transmission................................................95General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................42General Maintenance Information.......249Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada...........................................................147Getting the Services You Need...............144
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HandbrakeSee: Parking Brake.............................................100Hazard Flashers............................................139Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps......................176Headlamp RemovalSee: Removing a Headlamp...........................179HeadrestSee: Head Restraints...........................................76Head Restraints..............................................76HeatingSee: Climate Control...........................................73Hill Start Assist...............................................101Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate............................................................74Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes............................................................100Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............161Horn....................................................................49Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid Capacityand Specification......................................236
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Ignition Switch.................................................81In California (U.S. Only).............................145Information Display Control......................49Information Displays....................................64General Information...........................................64Information Messages.................................68Installing Child Restraints...........................22Instrument Cluster........................................58Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................52
Instrument Panel............................................18Interior Mirror....................................................57Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................139
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Keys and Remote Controls.........................42
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Lane Keeping System..................................115Lighting Control...............................................51Lighting...............................................................51General Information.............................................51Load Carrying.................................................122Load Limit........................................................122Locking and Unlocking.................................45Lug NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................218
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Maintenance...................................................161General Information...........................................161Manual Climate Control...............................73Manual Seats....................................................77Message CenterSee: Information Displays.................................64MirrorsSee: Windows and Mirrors................................56Mobile CommunicationsEquipment......................................................10Motorcraft Parts - 7.3L................................227
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Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........252
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Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................164Oil CheckSee: Engine Oil Check.......................................163Opening and Closing the Hood................161
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