Ford E350 Owners Manual

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							A
A/C
See: Climate Control........................................... 63
About This Manual...........................................5
ABS See: Brakes............................................................. 88
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes.................................................................. 88
Accessories....................................................263 Exterior Style....................................................... 263
Interior Style........................................................ 263
Lifestyle................................................................. 263
Peace of Mind..................................................... 263
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 10
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................147 Vertical Aim Adjustment Procedure
(Aerodynamic Headlamps)...................... 149
Vertical and Horizontal Aim Adjustment (Sealed Beam Headlamps)...................... 148
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................43
Airbag Disposal...............................................34
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control........................................... 63
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter..............155
Appendices....................................................286
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............53 Fail-Safe Cooling Warning Chime.................. 53
Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 53
Key in Ignition Warning Chime......................... 53
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................. 53
Shift to Park Warning Chime........................... 54
Audio System...............................................206 General Information......................................... 206
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC.............................................................208
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/ FM...................................................................207
Automatic Transmission
.............................83
Brake-Shift Interlock........................................... 85
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................... 86
Understanding the Shift Positions of a 6– Speed Automatic Transmission..........84 Understanding the Shift Positions of the
5– Speed Automatic Transmission..........83
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
..............................................................141
Automatic Transmission Fluid Filter...........144
Checking Automatic Transmission
Fluid..................................................................... 141
Auxiliary Power Points
..................................70
110 Volt AC Power Point..................................... 70
12 Volt DC Power Point....................................... 70
Locations................................................................. 70
Auxiliary Switches.......................................264
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery...................... 145
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........134
Booster Seats...................................................19 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 20
Brake Fluid Check
.........................................144
Brakes................................................................88 General Information........................................... 88
Breaking-In......................................................110
Bulb Specification Chart............................153
C
California Proposition 65...............................9
Capacities and Specifications - 6.2L..................................................................197
Specifications...................................................... 198
Capacities and Specifications - 6.8L.................................................................201
Specifications..................................................... 202
Capacities and Specifications
.................192
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior................................ 157
Changing a Bulb
.............................................151
Lamp Assembly Condensation...................... 151
Replacing Brake/Tail/Turn/Reverse Lamp Bulbs (Cut-Away Only)............................... 153
Replacing Front Parking Lamp and Direction Indicator Bulbs................................................ 152
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs (Aerodynamic)................................................ 151
Replacing Side Marker Bulbs......................... 152
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							Changing a Fuse............................................132
Fuses........................................................................\
 132
Changing a Road Wheel............................187 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information...................................................... 188
Tire Change Procedure..................................... 189
Changing the 12V Battery
..........................145
Dual Batteries...................................................... 146
Reconnecting the Battery............................... 146
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................155
Changing the Wiper Blades
......................147
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................147
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance..................................................27
Child Restraint Positioning
..........................21
Child Safety.......................................................14 General Information............................................. 14
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................160
Cleaning Products
........................................156
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.........................161
Cleaning the Engine....................................158
Cleaning the Exterior...................................157 Exterior Chrome Parts....................................... 157
Exterior Plastic Parts.......................................... 157
Stripes or Graphics............................................. 157
Underbody............................................................ 158
Under Hood.......................................................... 158
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................160
Cleaning the Interior....................................159
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades
............................................................159
Climate Control..............................................63
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................. 137
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........34
Cruise Control
..................................................43
Principle of Operation........................................ 93
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................. 93
Customer Assistance
...................................118
D
Data Recording
..................................................7
Event Data Recording........................................... 8
Service Data Recording......................................... 7
Daytime Running Lamps
............................46 Digital Radio
...................................................210
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting.............................................. 211
Direction Indicators
.......................................46
Doors and Locks.............................................38
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................29 Children and Airbags........................................... 33
Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch ..........29
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 33
Driving Aids
......................................................94
Driving Hints....................................................110
Driving Through Water..................................111
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 46
E
Economical Driving.......................................110
Emission Control System...........................80 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)...................... 81
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing...................................................... 81
End User License Agreement.................286 SYNC End User License Agreement
(EULA).............................................................. 286
Engine Block Heater......................................74 Using the Engine Block Heater........................ 74
Engine Coolant Check.................................137 Adding Coolant.................................................... 137
Coolant Change.................................................. 139
Engine Coolant Temperature Management
.................................................. 140
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................ 139
Recycled Coolant................................................ 139
Severe Climates.................................................. 139
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System...................... 41
Engine Oil Check
...........................................136
Adding Engine Oil............................................... 136
Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................136
Engine Specifications - 6.2L.....................192 Drivebelt Routing................................................ 192
Engine Specifications - 6.8L
....................192
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 193
Environment......................................................13
Essential Towing Checks...........................102 Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 107
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							Hitches...................................................................
103
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 108
Safety Chains....................................................... 104
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 104
Trailer Lamps........................................................ 107
Trailer Towing Connector................................ 103
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 107
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording............................................... 7
Exterior Mirrors.................................................47
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................ 47
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 47
Telescoping Mirrors ............................................ 48
F
Fastening the Seatbelts...............................24 Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 25
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................24
Floor Mats
..........................................................111
Ford Credit...........................................................9
US Only....................................................................... 9
Ford Protect
..................................................266
EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN (CANADA
ONLY)................................................................ 267
Ford Protect (U.S. Only)................................. 266
Fuel and Refueling.........................................75
Fuel Consumption.........................................79 Calculating Fuel Economy................................ 79
Filling the Fuel Tank............................................. 79
Fuel Quality - E85
..........................................76
Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles............................................................... 76
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline.........77
Fuel Quality - Gasoline.................................76 Choosing the Right Fuel..................................... 76
Fuel Shutoff
.....................................................114
Fuses.................................................................125
Fuse Specification Chart............................125 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........129
Power Distribution Box..................................... 125
G
Gauges...............................................................49 Battery Voltage Gauge....................................... 50
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............50 Fuel Gauge..............................................................
49
Information Display............................................. 50
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................35
General Maintenance Information
.......268
Multi-point Inspection..................................... 270
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 269
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 268
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 268
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 268
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada...........................................................121
Getting the Services You Need
.................118
Away From Home................................................ 118
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................... 89
Hazard Warning Flashers
............................114
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps...................... 147
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp.......................... 150
Head Restraints..............................................67
Heating See: Climate Control........................................... 63
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate
............................................................65
Cooling the Interior Quickly.............................. 65
General Hints......................................................... 65
Heating the Interior Quickly.............................. 65
Maximum Cooling Performance in Instrument Panel or Instrument Panel
and Footwell Positions................................. 66
Recommended Settings for Cooling ...........65
Recommended Settings for Heating............65
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather.............................................................. 66
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures................................................... 65
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
.............................................................88
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........134
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Ignition Switch.................................................72
In California (U.S. Only)..............................119
Information Displays.....................................55 General Information............................................ 55
Information Messages
.................................60
Brake System........................................................ 60
Fuel........................................................................\
... 60
Maintenance.......................................................... 60
Tire........................................................................\
...... 61
Traction Control..................................................... 61
Trailer........................................................................\
 62
Transmission.......................................................... 62
Installing Child Restraints............................15 Child Seats............................................................... 15
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 16
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 18
Instrument Cluster........................................49
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................46
Interior Mirror...................................................48 Auto-Dimming Mirror......................................... 48
Introduction........................................................5
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................115 Connecting the Jumper Cables...................... 115
Jump Starting........................................................ 116
Preparing Your Vehicle....................................... 115
Removing the Jumper Cables......................... 116
K
Keys and Remote Controls.........................35
L
Lighting Control
..............................................45
Headlamp Flasher............................................... 46
High Beams............................................................ 45
Lighting..............................................................45 General Information............................................ 45
Load Carrying
..................................................95
Load Limit.........................................................95
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles.............................................................. 99Vehicle Loading - with and without a
Trailer................................................................... 95
Locking and Unlocking.................................38 Autolock Feature.................................................. 39
Autounlock Feature............................................. 39
Enabling or Disabling Autolock and Autounlock........................................................ 39
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 39
Power Door Locks................................................ 38
Remote Control.................................................... 38
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 187
M
Maintenance..................................................134 General Information.......................................... 134
Manual Climate Control..............................63 Heater Only System............................................ 63
Manual Climate Control.................................... 64
Manual Seats
..................................................68
Manual Lumbar ................................................... 69
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward.............................................................. 68
Recline Adjustment............................................ 68
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 55
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 47
Mobile Communications Equipment
.......12
Motorcraft Parts - 6.2L...............................193
Motorcraft Parts - 6.8L..............................194
N
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
............271
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................136 Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring
System............................................................... 136
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check....................................... 136
Opening and Closing the Hood
...............134
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.......................................................122
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual...........123
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Parking Aids......................................................91
Parking Brake..................................................89
Passive Anti-Theft System..........................41
SecuriLock®............................................................ 41
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System...................... 41
Perchlorate..........................................................9
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 38
Power Seats
.....................................................69
Recline Adjustment............................................ 69
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................144
Power Windows
..............................................47
Accessory Delay.................................................... 47
One-Touch Down................................................. 47
Protecting the Environment
........................13
R
Rear Passenger Climate Controls
............66
Rear View Camera..........................................91 Using the Rear View Camera System...........91
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera...................................... 91
Recommended Towing Weights.............101 Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight for Your Vehicle............................... 102
Reduced Engine Performance.................110
Refueling............................................................78 Fuel Filler Cap........................................................ 78
Remote Control..............................................35 Car Finder................................................................ 37
Changing the Remote Control Battery........36
Reprogramming the Remote Control...........35
Sounding the Panic Alarm................................ 37
Removing a Headlamp
..............................150
Aerodynamic Headlamps............................... 150
Sealed Beam Headlamps............................... 150
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
................161
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................10
Collision Repairs.................................................... 10
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................. 10
Warranty on Replacement Parts.................... 10Replacing a Lost Key or Remote
Control.............................................................37
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)...............................................................123
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)...............................................................123
Roadside Assistance
....................................113
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance......................................................... 113
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage................... 114
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance......................................................... 114
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance..................................... 113
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance..................................... 113
Roadside Emergencies................................113
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................... 110
Running Out of Fuel.......................................77 Filling a Portable Fuel Container..................... 77
S
Safety Precautions
.........................................75
Satellite Radio................................................212
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN).................................................................. 213
Satellite Radio Reception Factors................213
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service................... 213
Troubleshooting.................................................. 214
Scheduled Maintenance Record............276
Scheduled Maintenance..........................268
Seatbelt Extension.........................................27
Seatbelt Height Adjustment
......................26
Seatbelts...........................................................23 Principle of Operation......................................... 23
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................26
Conditions of operation..................................... 26
Seats...................................................................67
Security...............................................................41
Sitting in the Correct Position
....................67
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains.................................. 183
Special Notices
................................................10
New Vehicle Limited Warranty........................ 10
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							Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and
Utility Type Vehicles......................................... 11
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector............................................................. 11
Special Instructions............................................. 10
Using your Vehicle as an Ambulance..............11
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance
...............................................273
Engine Idle Hour Meter..................................... 275
Exceptions............................................................ 275
Speed Control See: Cruise Control.............................................. 93
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch............................................. 72
Starting a Gasoline Engine..........................72 Failure to Start....................................................... 73
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes.................. 73
Important Ventilating Information.................73
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving.................................................................. 73
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary........................................................... 73
Starting and Stopping the Engine............72 General Information............................................ 72
Steering.............................................................94
Steering Wheel
...............................................43
Sun Visors.........................................................48
Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................... 48
Supplementary Restraints System
.........28
Principle of Operation........................................ 28
Symbols Glossary.............................................5
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................234
911 Assist............................................................... 234
SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions & Information (TDI) (If Equipped, United
States Only).................................................... 238
Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, United States Only).................................................... 236
SYNC™ AppLink ™
......................................242
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 242
SYNC™.............................................................216 General Information.......................................... 216
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
.........................254 T
Technical Specifications
See: Capacities and Specifications.............192
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)........................120
Tire Care
...........................................................165
Glossary of Tire Terminology.......................... 167
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................. 165
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 168
Temperature A B C............................................. 166
Traction AA A B C............................................... 166
Treadwear............................................................. 166
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........184 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System........................................ 185
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ....................................... 185
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 164
Towing a Trailer.............................................100 Load Placement................................................. 100
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels..........................................................109
Emergency Towing............................................ 109
Recreational Towing......................................... 109
Towing..............................................................100
Traction Control
.............................................90
Principle of Operation........................................ 90
Trailer Sway Control.....................................101
Transmission Code Designation.............196
Transmission....................................................83
Transmission See: Transmission................................................ 83
Transporting the Vehicle.............................117
U
Under Hood Overview................................135
USB Port
...........................................................215
Using Cruise Control.....................................93 Switching Cruise Control Off........................... 93
Switching Cruise Control On............................ 93
Using Snow Chains......................................183
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							Using SYNC™ With Your Media
Player............................................................244
Accessing Your Play Menu............................. 249
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port.......................................................... 244
Media Menu Features....................................... 247
Media Voice Commands................................ 246
System Settings.................................................. 251
What's Playing?................................................. 245
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............221
Accessing Features Through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 225
Accessing Your Phone Settings................... 230
Making a Call....................................................... 224
Pairing a Cell Phone for the First Time.................................................................... 221
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................. 222
Phone Options during an Active Call.........224
Phone Voice Commands................................ 222
Receiving Calls.................................................... 224
System Settings.................................................. 231
Text Messaging................................................... 228
Using Traction Control.................................90 Switching the System Off ............................... 90
System Indicator Lights and Messages........................................................... 90
Using Voice Recognition............................218 Initiating a Voice Session................................. 218
System Interaction and Feedback...............219
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)...........................121
V
Vehicle Care
....................................................156
General Information.......................................... 156
Vehicle Certification Label........................196
Vehicle Identification Number.................195
Vehicle Storage..............................................161 Battery.................................................................... 162
Body........................................................................\
. 162
Brakes..................................................................... 162
Cooling system.................................................... 162
Engine..................................................................... 162
Fuel system........................................................... 162
General................................................................... 162
Miscellaneous...................................................... 163
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 163Tires........................................................................\
.
162
Ventilation See: Climate Control........................................... 63
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number.............195
Voice Control
...................................................43
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................51 Anti-Lock Braking System................................. 51
Anti-Theft System................................................ 51
Battery....................................................................... 51
Brake System.......................................................... 51
Check Fuel Cap...................................................... 51
Cruise Control........................................................ 52
Direction Indicator................................................ 52
Engine Coolant Temperature........................... 52
Engine Oil................................................................ 52
Fasten Safety Belt................................................ 52
High Beam............................................................... 52
Low Fuel Level....................................................... 52
Low Tire Pressure Warning............................... 52
Powertrain Malfunction/Electronic Throttle Control................................................................. 52
Service Engine Soon............................................ 52
Traction Control System.................................... 53
Traction Control System Off............................ 53
Transmission Tow/Haul..................................... 53
Washer Fluid Check.....................................145
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior................................ 157
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 44
Waxing..............................................................158
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 187
Wheels and Tires..........................................164 General Information.......................................... 164
Technical Specifications................................... 191
Windows and Mirrors....................................47
Windshield Washers
.....................................44
Windshield Wipers........................................44
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades................... 147
Wipers and Washers.....................................44
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