Ford E250 Owners Manual
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A. Rear bumper B. Fixed guideline: Red zone C. Fixed guideline: Yellow zone D. Fixed guideline: Green zone E. Centerline The fixed guidelines fade in and out depending on the steering wheel position. Always use caution while reversing. Objects in the red zone are closest to your vehicle and objects in the green zone are further away. Objects are getting closer to your vehicle as they move from the green zone to the yellow or red zones. Use the side view mirrors and rear view mirror to get better coverage...
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Manual Zoom WARNING:When manual zoom is on, the full area behind the vehicle is not shown. Be aware of your surroundings when using the manual zoom feature. Note:Manual zoom is only available when the transmission is in R (Reverse). Note:When manual zoom is enabled, only the centerline is shown. Allows the driver to get a closer view of an object behind the vehicle. The zoomed image keeps the bumper in the image to provide a reference. The zoom is only active while the transmission is in R (Reverse),...
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PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION Cruise control lets you maintain a set speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. USING CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING:Do not use cruise control in heavy traffic, on winding roads or when the road surface is slippery. This could result in loss of vehicle control, serious injury or death. WARNING:When you are going downhill, your vehicle speed may increase above the set speed. The system will not apply the brakes. Change down a gear to assist the system in...
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Changing the Set Speed Note:If you accelerate by pressing the accelerator pedal, the set speed will not change. When you release the accelerator pedal, you will return to the speed that you previously set. •Press and holdSET ACCELto increase orCOASTto decrease the set speed. Release the control when you reach the desired speed. •Press and releaseSET ACCELto increase orCOASTto decrease. The set speed will change in approximately 1 mph (2 km/h) increments. •Press the accelerator or brake pedal until you...
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STEERING To help prevent damage to the power steering system: •Never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until it stops) for more than a few seconds when the engine is running. •Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level (If the fluid level is below the MIN line mark on the dipstick). •Some noise is normal during operation. If the noise is excessive, check for low power steering pump fluid level before seeking service by your authorized dealer. •Heavy or...
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LOAD LIMIT Vehicle Loading – With and Without a Trailer This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or without a trailer. Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design performance. Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining your vehicle’s weight ratings, with or without a trailer, from the vehicle’s Tire Label or...
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WARNING:The appropriate loading capacity of your vehicle can be limited either by volume capacity (how much space is available) or by payload capacity (how much weight the vehicle should carry). Once you have reached the maximum payload of your vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if there is space available. Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle can contribute to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. Example only: 146Load Carrying 2014 Econoline(eco) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing,...
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Cargo Weight– includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. GAW (Gross Axle Weight)– is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb weight and all payload. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)– is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear).These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. The...
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GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)– is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including all options, equipment, passengers and cargo).The GVWR is shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. The label shall be affixed to either the door hinge pillar, door-latch post, or the door edge that meets the door-latch post, next to the driver’s seating position. The GVW must never exceed the GVWR. •Example only: 148Load Carrying 2014 Econoline(eco) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing,...
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WARNING:Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personal injury. GCW (Gross Combined Weight)– is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)– is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer – including all cargo...