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Ford e250 2012 Owner's Manual

Ford e250 2012 Owner's Manual (336 pages)

2012

Brand: Ford | Category: Automobile | Size: 2.45 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
1
Introduction

4
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
Lights

51
Driver Controls

64
Locks and Security

75
- Keys
  75
Seating and Safety Restraints

89
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
- 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
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
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
Ford Extended Service Plan

306
Scheduled Maintenance

310
Index

330

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