Warranty Guide 5th Printing
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... (NOTE: New York adopted California emissions standards, but not the California Emissions Warranty; For full details about coverage under California requirements for the transportation of interior length): Arizona, California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington - This extended warranty coverage applies if your vehicle is registered in New...
... (NOTE: New York adopted California emissions standards, but not the California Emissions Warranty; For full details about coverage under California requirements for the transportation of interior length): Arizona, California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington - This extended warranty coverage applies if your vehicle is registered in New...
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing
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... without replacing contaminated DEF will freeze below 12°F (-11°C). • Do not store DEF bottle in a well ventilated area. 36 2012 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Immediately wipe away any other liquid. • An ammonia odor may be indicated by a message...trademark: American Petroleum Institute (API) certified DEF or ISO 22241. • Do not put DEF in the message center indicating required actions to interior components or release an ammonia odor inside the vehicle. • DEF is non-flammable, non-toxic, colorless and water-soluble liquid. •...
... without replacing contaminated DEF will freeze below 12°F (-11°C). • Do not store DEF bottle in a well ventilated area. 36 2012 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Immediately wipe away any other liquid. • An ammonia odor may be indicated by a message...trademark: American Petroleum Institute (API) certified DEF or ISO 22241. • Do not put DEF in the message center indicating required actions to interior components or release an ammonia odor inside the vehicle. • DEF is non-flammable, non-toxic, colorless and water-soluble liquid. •...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... 77 Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Dual electronic automatic temperature control Rear window defroster 78 78 81 85 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Interior lamps Bulb replacement 87 87 91 92 92 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Upfitter controls 98...
... 77 Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Dual electronic automatic temperature control Rear window defroster 78 78 81 85 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Interior lamps Bulb replacement 87 87 91 92 92 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Upfitter controls 98...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Service Engine Soon Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning 13 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus)
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Service Engine Soon Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning 13 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus)
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... be restricted. The brake system should be properly installed. Continued driving with this light on , have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. 16 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at or near empty (...be inspected immediately by your authorized dealer. Instrument Cluster WARNING: Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.
... be restricted. The brake system should be properly installed. Continued driving with this light on , have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. 16 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at or near empty (...be inspected immediately by your authorized dealer. Instrument Cluster WARNING: Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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Recirculated air engages automatically when MAX A/C is selected. 79 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing...off , outside air is either (panel/floor). Recirculated air may also help reduce undesirable odors from reaching the interior of the windshield. • To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the airflow to activate/deactivate air...back seats. • Remove any airflow mode except (defrost). Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of the interior air is more economical and efficient than normal A/C mode. Power: Press to cool the vehicle. This re-...
Recirculated air engages automatically when MAX A/C is selected. 79 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing...off , outside air is either (panel/floor). Recirculated air may also help reduce undesirable odors from reaching the interior of the windshield. • To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the airflow to activate/deactivate air...back seats. • Remove any airflow mode except (defrost). Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of the interior air is more economical and efficient than normal A/C mode. Power: Press to cool the vehicle. This re-...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...deactivate air recirculation in MAX A/C, (floor/defrost). the vehicle. Recirculated air may also help reduce undesirable odors from reaching the interior of the interior air is any airflow mode except turned off , and outside air to Heated and cooled seats in (defrost). Refer to ... is directed. This re-cooling of the vehicle. To return to engage automatic temperature control. When the ignition switch is more information. 82 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) passenger heated seat. A/C (defrost) engages automatically in 6. Recirculated...
...deactivate air recirculation in MAX A/C, (floor/defrost). the vehicle. Recirculated air may also help reduce undesirable odors from reaching the interior of the interior air is any airflow mode except turned off , and outside air to Heated and cooled seats in (defrost). Refer to ... is directed. This re-cooling of the vehicle. To return to engage automatic temperature control. When the ignition switch is more information. 82 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) passenger heated seat. A/C (defrost) engages automatically in 6. Recirculated...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...176;F (22°C). • The cooled seats (if equipped) will be deactivated. 86 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) For moderate weather conditions: • The interior cabin will be heated, cooled, or off , based upon the previous operating state (last... be set to high. • Rear defrost/heated mirrors (if equipped) will be deactivated. Climate Controls For moderate weather conditions: • The interior cabin will be heated, cooled or off , based upon the previous operating state (last ignition-on cycle). • Heated/cooled seats (if equipped...
...176;F (22°C). • The cooled seats (if equipped) will be deactivated. 86 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) For moderate weather conditions: • The interior cabin will be heated, cooled, or off , based upon the previous operating state (last... be set to high. • Rear defrost/heated mirrors (if equipped) will be deactivated. Climate Controls For moderate weather conditions: • The interior cabin will be heated, cooled or off , based upon the previous operating state (last ignition-on cycle). • Heated/cooled seats (if equipped...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...; the headlamp control is in the off or parking lamp position and • the parking brake must be disengaged. • the transmission is pressed. 89 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) The lights will turn on " feature. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system does...applicable lit components in the vehicle during headlamp and parking lamp operation. • Tap the top or bottom of the control to brighten/dim all interior lit components incrementally, or • Press and hold the top of the control to the full on position to activate the "dome on your ...
...; the headlamp control is in the off or parking lamp position and • the parking brake must be disengaged. • the transmission is pressed. 89 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) The lights will turn on " feature. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system does...applicable lit components in the vehicle during headlamp and parking lamp operation. • Tap the top or bottom of the control to brighten/dim all interior lit components incrementally, or • Press and hold the top of the control to the full on position to activate the "dome on your ...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...the vents, there is a possibility that condensation can be a natural by-product of the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition is cold. Lights INTERIOR LAMPS Front map lamps (if equipped) The map lamps are located on , and • any door is opened, • the instrument panel dimmer .../map lamps Your vehicle may take as long as 48 hours under dry weather conditions. Press the controls on either side of the lens 92 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) BULB REPLACEMENT Lamp assembly condensation Exterior lamps are : • Presence of thin ...
...the vents, there is a possibility that condensation can be a natural by-product of the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition is cold. Lights INTERIOR LAMPS Front map lamps (if equipped) The map lamps are located on , and • any door is opened, • the instrument panel dimmer .../map lamps Your vehicle may take as long as 48 hours under dry weather conditions. Press the controls on either side of the lens 92 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) BULB REPLACEMENT Lamp assembly condensation Exterior lamps are : • Presence of thin ...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... 912 Fog lamp 2 9145 License plate lamp 2 194 Cargo lamp 2 912 Map lamp 2 12V6W Dome/reading lamps 3 578 Interior visor lamp (if equipped) 4 194 Mirror turn /sidemarker (chassis cabs 3157 only; see your authorized dealer * Dual rear wheels, or if equipped. ** See your vehicle to replace the lamp assembly.... 93 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) if equipped) Back-up (pick-ups ...
... 912 Fog lamp 2 9145 License plate lamp 2 194 Cargo lamp 2 912 Map lamp 2 12V6W Dome/reading lamps 3 578 Interior visor lamp (if equipped) 4 194 Mirror turn /sidemarker (chassis cabs 3157 only; see your authorized dealer * Dual rear wheels, or if equipped. ** See your vehicle to replace the lamp assembly.... 93 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) if equipped) Back-up (pick-ups ...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... the vehicle, it will display in the mirror or the navigation system display (if equipped) when the vehicle is put in the Driving chapter. 105 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) As you adjust the mirror up . Do not clean the housing or glass ... mirror has two pivot points on the front and back of any other petroleum-based cleaning products. Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror (if equipped) The interior rear view mirror has an auto-dimming function. WARNING: Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is placed in motion. Refer to the non...
... the vehicle, it will display in the mirror or the navigation system display (if equipped) when the vehicle is put in the Driving chapter. 105 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) As you adjust the mirror up . Do not clean the housing or glass ... mirror has two pivot points on the front and back of any other petroleum-based cleaning products. Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror (if equipped) The interior rear view mirror has an auto-dimming function. WARNING: Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is placed in motion. Refer to the non...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...; structures around the vehicle, or • other vehicles parked next to the Illuminated entry feature later in the off position. Note: The parking lamps and interior lamps will illuminate (refer to your IKT is not set to the off position. Unlocking can be caused by pressing and 142... 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) The panic feature operates with remote start position. Switching from two step to unlock ...
...; structures around the vehicle, or • other vehicles parked next to the Illuminated entry feature later in the off position. Note: The parking lamps and interior lamps will illuminate (refer to your IKT is not set to the off position. Unlocking can be caused by pressing and 142... 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) The panic feature operates with remote start position. Switching from two step to unlock ...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... to unlock the door(s). Locks and Security 4. Snap the battery cover back onto the key. Press the battery down to the on . 145 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) The illuminated entry system will not turn off position for the illuminated entry...is used to Programming spare keys in the battery housing cavity. 5. Illuminated entry The interior lamps and parking lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is open. The lights will turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition has been turned to your vehicle. Insert the new...
... to unlock the door(s). Locks and Security 4. Snap the battery cover back onto the key. Press the battery down to the on . 145 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) The illuminated entry system will not turn off position for the illuminated entry...is used to Programming spare keys in the battery housing cavity. 5. Illuminated entry The interior lamps and parking lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is open. The lights will turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition has been turned to your vehicle. Insert the new...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...the 9 • 0 at the same time. To lock all doors when leaving the vehicle. 149 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) You do not need to the ...inactivity. • pressing the control on the key chain away from your personal code. The interior lamps will display: STARTING SYSTEM FAULT. The message center will illuminate after : • one minute of ...each other. Your vehicle comes with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these objects from being started unless a coded key programmed...
...the 9 • 0 at the same time. To lock all doors when leaving the vehicle. 149 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) You do not need to the ...inactivity. • pressing the control on the key chain away from your personal code. The interior lamps will display: STARTING SYSTEM FAULT. The message center will illuminate after : • one minute of ...each other. Your vehicle comes with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these objects from being started unless a coded key programmed...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... if necessary. However, if the collision was minor and an authorized dealer finds that all instructions provided by the manufacturer of a collision. 215 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) For proper care of soiled safety belts, refer to place, the...should also be inspected after a collision. WARNING: Never place, or allow a child to Interior in use during a collision should be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted. Ford Motor Company recommends that the belts do not show damage and continue to inspect and if ...
... if necessary. However, if the collision was minor and an authorized dealer finds that all instructions provided by the manufacturer of a collision. 215 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) For proper care of soiled safety belts, refer to place, the...should also be inspected after a collision. WARNING: Never place, or allow a child to Interior in use during a collision should be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted. Ford Motor Company recommends that the belts do not show damage and continue to inspect and if ...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... 324 Fuse Amp Rating 30A 15A 30A 10A 20A 5A 7.5A 10A 10A 10A 10A Protected Circuits Not used (spare) Upfitter relay #4 Not used (spare) Interior lights, Hood lamp Moon roof Driver seat module Driver seat switch, Driver lumbar motor Power mirror switch Upfitter relay #3 Run/accessory relay, Customer access feed...
... 324 Fuse Amp Rating 30A 15A 30A 10A 20A 5A 7.5A 10A 10A 10A 10A Protected Circuits Not used (spare) Upfitter relay #4 Not used (spare) Interior lights, Hood lamp Moon roof Driver seat module Driver seat switch, Driver lumbar motor Power mirror switch Upfitter relay #3 Run/accessory relay, Customer access feed...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 12 13 Fuse Amp Rating 15A 15A Protected Circuits Interior lighting, Lighted running board lamps Right turn signals and brake lamps, Right trailer tow (TT) stop turn relay Left turn signals and brake lamps, Left ... 19 20 21 22 23 24 20A 20A 10A 20A 15A 15A 25 26 27 28 29 30 15A 5A 20A 15A 20A 15A 325 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus)
Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 12 13 Fuse Amp Rating 15A 15A Protected Circuits Interior lighting, Lighted running board lamps Right turn signals and brake lamps, Right trailer tow (TT) stop turn relay Left turn signals and brake lamps, Left ... 19 20 21 22 23 24 20A 20A 10A 20A 15A 15A 25 26 27 28 29 30 15A 5A 20A 15A 20A 15A 325 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus)
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...and windshield from undesirable windshield reflection. • Be certain to wash or wipe your warranty. Damage may damage the finish of the instrument panel, interior trim and cluster lens. • Do not allow this method, the area may cause scratches. • Do not use a mild soap and ...the airbag system. If a spill occurs, wipe off immediately. Wipe up spilled liquid using a commercially available cleaning product designed for 30 minutes. 365 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) If a staining liquid like coffee/juice has been spilled on the ...
...and windshield from undesirable windshield reflection. • Be certain to wash or wipe your warranty. Damage may damage the finish of the instrument panel, interior trim and cluster lens. • Do not allow this method, the area may cause scratches. • Do not use a mild soap and ...the airbag system. If a spill occurs, wipe off immediately. Wipe up spilled liquid using a commercially available cleaning product designed for 30 minutes. 365 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) If a staining liquid like coffee/juice has been spilled on the ...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... section in this chapter. • Clean spills and stains as quickly as these actions may cause premature wearing or damage to the leather. 367 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Dry the area with a soft, damp cloth. These products may... completely cleaned using a mild soap and water solution, the leather may be cleaned using a commercially available leather cleaning product designed for automotive interiors. • To check for compatibility, first test any cleaner or stain remover on the fabric after spot cleaning, clean the entire area ...
... section in this chapter. • Clean spills and stains as quickly as these actions may cause premature wearing or damage to the leather. 367 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Dry the area with a soft, damp cloth. These products may... completely cleaned using a mild soap and water solution, the leather may be cleaned using a commercially available leather cleaning product designed for automotive interiors. • To check for compatibility, first test any cleaner or stain remover on the fabric after spot cleaning, clean the entire area ...