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Ford Econoline 2012 manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual
Ford Econoline 2012 Owner's Manual (336 pages)
2012
Brand:
Ford
| Category:
Automobile
| Size: 2.45 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
Introduction
4
Safety and Environment Protection
4
Warning Symbols in this Guide
4
Warning Symbols on Your Vehicle
5
Protecting the Environment
5
Perchlorate Material
5
Breaking-In Your Vehicle
5
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles
6
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance
7
Using Your Vehicle as a Stationary Power Source (PTO)
7
Service Data Recording
7
Event Data Recording
8
Vehicle Modification Data Recording
9
Cell Phone Use
10
Export Unique (Non–United States/Canada) Vehicle Specific Information
11
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
12
Instrument Cluster
14
Warning Lights and Chimes
14
Vehicles with Optional Message Center
14
Service Engine Soon
14
Electronic Throttle Control (RTT)
15
Check Fuel Cap (RTT)
15
Brake System Warning Light
15
Anti-Lock Brake System
16
Airbag Readiness
16
Engine Oil Pressure (RTT)
16
Engine Coolant Temperature (RTT)
16
Low Tire Pressure Warning (if Equipped)
17
Traction Control/Advancetrac (if Equipped)
17
Traction Control off (if Equipped)
17
Transmission Tow/Haul Feature (if Equipped)
18
Anti-Theft System
18
Charging System (RTT)
18
Low Fuel (RTT)
18
High Beams
19
Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime
19
Parking Brake on Warning Chime
19
Speedometer
19
Gauges
19
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
20
Odometer
20
Tachometer
20
Battery Voltage Gauge
20
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
21
Fuel Gauge
21
Message Center (if Equipped)
21
Selectable Features (Information Menu)
21
Setup Menu (Vehicle Customization and Vehicle System Check)
23
Hold Reset for Setup Menu
23
Oil Life XXX% Hold Reset=New
23
Units Eng/Metric
23
Autounlock (if Equipped)
24
Rear Park Aid (if Equipped)
24
Compass (if Equipped)
24
Compass Zone Adjustment
25
Compass Calibration Adjustment
25
Language=English/Spanish /French
26
Hold Reset for System Check
26
System Warnings
27
Entertainment Systems
29
Accessory Delay
29
AM/FM Stereo System (if Equipped)
29
Audio Systems
29
Audio
30
Memory Presets
30
On/Off/Volume
30
Seek
30
AM/FM Single CD/MP3 Satellite Compatible Sound System (if Equipped)
31
AM/FM Stereo with CD
31
Setting the Clock
31
In Satellite Radio Mode (if Equipped)
32
Phone
32
Satellite Radio Menu (if Equipped)
32
Tuner
32
Autoset
33
Fade (if Equipped with Four Speaker Audio System)
34
Speed Vol (Speed Sensitive Volume, if Equipped)
34
To Search for Specific RBDS Music Categories
34
To View the Station Name or Type
34
Aux
35
Compress (Compression)
35
Track/Folder Mode
35
FF (Fast Forward)
36
Folder
36
Play/Pause
36
Shuffle
36
Am/Fm
37
CD
37
Text/Scan
37
Auxiliary Input Jack
38
CD Eject
38
CD Slot
38
Required Equipment
39
To Play Your Portable Music Player Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
39
Troubleshooting
39
USB Port (if Equipped)
40
General Audio Information
41
Radio Frequencies
41
Radio Reception Factors
41
CD/CD Player Care
42
MP3 Track and Folder Structure
43
Sample MP3 Structure
44
Satellite Radio Channels
44
Satellite Radio Information (if Equipped)
44
Satellite Radio Reception Factors
44
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (ESN)
45
Sirius Satellite Radio Service
45
Navigation System (if Equipped)
47
Sync (if Equipped)
47
Climate Controls
48
Heater Only System (if Equipped)
48
Operating Tips
48
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System (if Equipped)
49
Fan Speed Adjustment
49
Temperature Selection
49
Air Flow Selections
49
To Aid in Side Window Defogging/Demisting in Cold Weather
50
Rear Fan Speed Adjustment (if Equipped)
50
Lights
51
Flash-To-Pass
51
Headlamp Control
51
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) (if Equipped)
52
Panel Dimmer Control
52
To Adjust the Headlamps
53
Vertical and Horizontal Aim Adjustment (Sealed Beam Headlamps)
53
Vertical Aim Adjustment (Aerodynamic Headlamps)
54
Turn Signal Control
55
Cargo Lamps
56
Dome Lamps with Rear Headliner (if Equipped)
56
Front and Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps (if Equipped)
56
Interior Lamps
56
Bulb Replacement
57
Lamp Assembly Condensation
57
Using the Right Bulbs
57
Replacing Exterior Bulbs
59
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs (Aerodynamic)
59
Replacing Headlamps (Sealed Beam)
59
Aerodynamic
60
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs
60
Sealed Beam
60
Replacing Side Marker Bulbs
61
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulbs
62
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs
62
Replacing Stop/Turn/Tail/Side Marker/Backup Lamp Bulbs
63
Driver Controls
64
Multi-Function Lever
64
Windshield Washer
64
Windshield Wiper
64
Auxiliary Power Point (12V DC)
65
Illuminated Visor Mirror (if Equipped)
65
Steering Wheel Adjustment
65
Tilt Steering Wheel
65
Power Windows (if Equipped)
66
Automatic Dimming Interior Rear View Mirror (if Equipped)
67
Interior Mirror (if Equipped)
67
One-Touch down
67
Exterior Mirrors
68
Power Side View Mirrors (if Equipped)
68
Spotter Mirror on Standard Mirror (if Equipped)
68
Blind Spot Mirrors (if Equipped)
69
Fold-Away Mirrors
69
Spotter Mirror on Telescoping Mirror (if Equipped)
69
Disengaging Speed Control
70
Setting Speed Control
70
Speed Control (if Equipped)
70
Using Speed Control
70
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control
71
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control
71
Resuming a Set Speed
71
Steering Wheel Controls (if Equipped)
71
Navigation System/Sync Hands Free Control Features (if Equipped)
72
Upfitter Controls (if Equipped)
72
Positive Retention Floor Mat (if Equipped)
73
They Are Coded as Follows
73
Locks and Security
75
Keys
75
Power Door Locks (if Equipped)
75
Autolock Feature
75
Deactivating/Activating Autolock Feature
76
Power Door Lock Switch Autolock Enable/Disable Procedure
76
Deactivating/Activating Autounlock Feature
77
Power Door Lock Switch Autounlock Enable/Disable Procedure
77
Back Cargo Door Lock (if Equipped)
78
E-Guard Cargo Protection System (if Equipped)
78
E-Guard Cargo Protection System Features
78
E-Guard Cargo Protection System Procedure
78
Emergency Lock Release
79
Remote Entry System (if Equipped)
80
Two Step Door Unlocking
81
One Step Door Unlocking
81
Switching from Two Step to One Step Door Unlocking
82
Locking the Doors
82
Car Finder
82
Sounding a Panic Alarm
82
To Replace the Battery
83
Replacing Lost Remote Entry Transmitters
83
How to Reprogram Your Remote Entry Transmitters
83
Illuminated Entry
84
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System (if Equipped)
85
Anti-Theft Indicator
86
Automatic Arming and Disarming
86
Replacement Keys
86
Programming Spare Keys
86
Seating and Safety Restraints
89
Front Seats
89
Non-Adjustable Head Restraints
89
Adjusting the Front Manual Seat (if Equipped)
90
Adjusting the Front Power Seat (if Equipped)
91
Using the Manual Lumbar Support (if Equipped)
91
Rear Captains Chair Adjust—Passenger Side Only
92
Rear Seats
92
Quick-Release Captains Chair (7 Passenger Configuration- Second Row Only)
93
To Install the Seat
93
To Remove the Seat
93
Rear Bench Seat
94
To Remove the Seats
94
Safety Restraints
97
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
98
Restraint of Pregnant Women
99
Safety Belt Locking Modes
99
Vehicle Sensitive Mode
99
Automatic Locking Mode
100
How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode
100
How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
100
When to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
100
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment
101
Safety Belt Pretensioner
101
Belt-Minder
102
Conditions of Operation
102
Safety Belt Warning Light and Indicator Chime
102
Deactivating/Activating the Belt-Minder Feature
104
One-Time Disable
104
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
105
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
106
Important SRS Precautions
106
Children and Airbags
108
How Does the Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?
108
The SRS Consists of
109
Determining if the System Is Operational
110
Disposal of Airbags and Airbag Equipped Vehicles (Including Pretensioners)
110
SOS Post-Crash Alert System
110
Passenger Airbag ON/OFF Switch (if Equipped)
111
Turning the Passenger Airbag off
111
Turning the Passenger Airbag Back on
112
NHTSA Deactivation Criteria (Excluding Canada)
113
Transport Canada Deactivation Criteria (Canada Only)
115
Safety Restraints for Children
116
Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children
117
Recommendations for Attaching Child Safety Restraints for Children
118
Transporting Children
119
Infant And/Or Toddler Seats
120
Safety Seats for Children
120
Installing Child Safety Seats with Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
121
Attaching Child Safety Seats with Latch (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) Attachments
124
Combining Safety Belt and Latch Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety Seats
127
Attaching Child Safety Seats with Tether Straps
128
Front Passenger Seating Position
129
Second Row Bucket Seats (Quads)
131
Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Row Bench Seats
132
Child Booster Seats
133
When Children Should Use Booster Seats
134
Types of Booster Seats
135
The Importance of Shoulder Belts
136
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance
137
Tires, Wheels and Loading
138
Notice to Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners
138
How Your Vehicle Differs from Other Vehicles
139
Vehicle Characteristics
139
Information about Uniform Tire Quality Grading
140
Traction AA a B C
140
Treadwear
140
U.S. Department of Transportation-Tire Quality Grades
140
Glossary of Tire Terminology
141
Temperature a B C
141
Inflating Your Tires
142
Tire Inflation
142
Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure Is the Tire Manufacturer’s
143
Tire Inflation Information
145
Inspecting Your Tires and Wheel Valve Stems
146
Tire Care
146
Damage
147
Tire Wear
147
Tire Replacement Requirements
148
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
148
Safety Practices
149
Highway Hazards
150
Tire and Wheel Alignment
150
Tire Rotation
150
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) Vehicles/Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) Vehicles (Front Tires at Top of Diagram)
151
Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) Vehicles-Six Tire Rotation
152
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall
152
Information on “P” Type Tires
153
Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for “LT” Type Tires
156
Information on “T” Type Tires
157
Location of the Tire Label
157
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if Equipped)
158
Changing Tires with a TPMS
159
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
159
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed
159
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly
160
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure
161
When Inflating Your Tires
161
Overview
162
Performing the TPMS Reset Procedure
162
TPMS Reset Tips
162
Snow Tires and Chains
164
Vehicle Loading–With and Without a Trailer
165
Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
171
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of Pick-Up Trucks and Utility-Type Vehicles
172
Trailer Towing
173
Hitches
176
Preparing to Tow
176
Safety Chains
177
Using a Step Bumper (if Equipped)
177
Weight-Distributing Hitch
177
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (if Equipped)
178
Procedure for Adjusting Gain
179
Explanation of Instrument Cluster Warning Messages
180
Driving While You Tow
182
Trailer Lamps
182
Trailer Towing Tips
182
Launching or Retrieving a Boat
183
Recreational Towing
183
Driving
184
Starting
184
Positions of the Ignition
184
Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
184
Important Safety Precautions
185
Before Starting the Vehicle
185
Starting the Engine
186
Cold Weather Starting (Flexible Fuel Vehicles Only)
187
Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
187
Important Ventilating Information
187
Engine Block Heater (if Equipped)
188
How to Use the Engine Block Heater
189
Brakes
189
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
190
Using ABS
190
ABS Warning Lamp
190
Brake over Accelerator
190
Traction Control (if Equipped)
191
Parking Brake
191
Advancetrac with Roll Stability Control (RSC) Stability Enhancement System (if Equipped)
192
Traction Control System (TCS)
194
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
195
Roll Stability Control (RSC )
195
Certain Adverse Driving Maneuvers May Activate the RSC System, Which Include
196
Traction Control
196
Advancetrac with RSC Features
197
Steering
197
Traction-Lok Axle (if Equipped)
198
Preparing to Drive
198
Vehicle Stability and Handling
199
Emergency Maneuvers
200
Brake-Shift Interlock
200
Automatic Transmission Operation
202
Understanding the Gearshift Positions of the 4–Speed Automatic Transmission
202
Understanding the Shift Positions of the 5–Speed Automatic Transmission (if Equipped-5.4L and 6.8L Gasoline Engines Only)
204
Reverse Sensing System (if Equipped)
208
Rearview Camera System (if Equipped)
210
Image Delay if Displayed through the Rearview Mirror
210
Image Delay if Displayed through the Navigation Screen
210
Night Time and Dark Area Use
211
Servicing
212
Driving with Blind Spot Mirrors
212
Vehicle Used as a Stationary Power Source
213
Driving through Water
213
Roadside Emergencies
214
Getting Roadside Assistance
214
Hazard Flasher Control
215
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch (Stripped Chassis Vehicles Only)
216
Fuel Pump Shut-Off (Except Stripped Chassis)
216
Fuses and Relays
217
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
218
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color
218
The Fuses Are Coded as Follows
219
Power Distribution Box
221
The High-Current Fuses Are Coded as Follows
222
Changing the Tires
225
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information
226
Full-Size Matching Spare Tire/Wheel Information
228
Stopping and Securing Your Vehicle
228
Spare Tire Information
228
To Remove the Spare Tire
228
Tire Change Procedure
229
Replacing the Tire
230
Front Axle Jacking Points
232
Stowing the Flat/Spare Tire
233
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
234
Jump Starting
235
Preparing Your Vehicle
236
Connecting the Jumper Cables
236
Jump Starting
237
Removing the Jumper Cables
238
Wrecker Towing
239
Emergency Towing
240
Customer Assistance
241
Getting the Services You Need
241
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
249
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
249
Cleaning
250
Washing the Exterior
250
Aluminum Wheels and Wheel Covers
251
Paint Chips
251
Waxing
251
Engine
252
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts
252
Instrument Panel/Interior Trim and Cluster Lens
253
Windows and Wiper Blades
253
Interior
254
Leather Seats (if Equipped)
255
Underbody Preservation
255
Ford and Lincoln Mercury Car Care Products
256
Maintenance and Specifications
257
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
257
Service Recommendations
257
Working with the Engine off & on
257
Opening the Hood
258
Identifying Components in the Engine Compartment
259
Windshield Washer Fluid
259
Changing the Wiper Blades
260
Checking the Engine Oil
260
Adding Engine Oil
261
Engine Oil and Filter Recommendations
262
Battery
263
Dual Battery (if Equipped)
264
Checking Engine Coolant
266
Adding Engine Coolant
267
Coolant Refill Capacity
270
Recycled Engine Coolant
270
Severe Climates
270
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
271
What You Should Know about Fail-Safe Cooling (if Equipped)
271
Fuel Filter
272
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated
272
Fuel Information
273
What You Should Know about Automotive Fuels
273
Refueling
275
Fuel Filler Cap
276
Choosing the Right Fuel
277
Cleaner Air
277
FFV (Flex Fuel Vehicle) Fuel Cap
277
Octane Recommendations
277
Fuel Quality
278
Running out of Fuel
278
Essentials of Good Fuel Economy
279
Filling the Tank
279
Measuring Techniques
279
Calculating Fuel Economy
280
Driving Style-Good Driving and Fuel Economy Habits
280
Conditions
281
Maintenance
281
Emission Control System
282
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
283
Power Steering Fluid
284
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
284
Brake Fluid
285
E-150/E-250/E-350 Single Rear Wheel
285
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid (if Equipped)
286
Driveline Universal Joint and Slip Yoke
286
E-350/E-450 Dual Rear Wheel
286
Transmission Fluid
286
Low Fluid Level
287
Correct Fluid Level
288
High Fluid Level
289
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels
290
Air Filter
291
Automatic Transmission Fluid Filter
291
Changing the Air Filter Element
292
Vehicle Storage
292
Motorcraft Part Numbers
295
Maintenance Product Specifications and Capacities
296
Engine Data
300
Engine Drivebelt Routing
300
Identifying Your Vehicle
301
Safety Compliance Certification Label (Complete Ford Built Vehicles)
301
Certification Label for Incomplete Vehicles
302
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
302
Transmission Code Designations
303
Ford Custom Accessories for Your Vehicle
304
Ford Extended Service Plan
306
Scheduled Maintenance
310
General Maintenance Information
310
Protecting Your Investment
310
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?
310
Factory-Trained Technicians
311
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft Replacement Parts
311
Genuine Ford Parts and Service
311
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
311
Check Every Month
312
Check Every Six Months
312
Engine Oil/Coolant Change Intervals
312
Owner Checks and Services
312
Multi-Point Inspection–Recommended each Visit
313
Normal Scheduled Maintenance and Log
315
Maintenance Schedule Log
319
Special Operating Conditions
322
Towing a Trailer or Using a Camper or Car-Top Carrier
322
Extensive Idling And/Or Low-Speed Driving for Long Distances as in Heavy Commercial Use (I.e. Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery)
323
Operating in Dusty Conditions such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads
324
Exclusive Use of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles Only)
325
Off-Road Operation
325
Special Operating Condition Log
326
Exceptions
328
Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals
328
Normal Vehicle Axle Maintenance
328
Police/Taxi/Livery Vehicle Axle Maintenance
328
Engine Air Filter & Cabin Air Filter Replacement
329
Engine Coolant Change Log
329
Engine Coolant Change Record
329
Index
330
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