spare tire FORD E-450 2018 Owner's Manual

Check every six months
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great. Multi-point inspection
Horn operation
Accessory drive belt(s)
Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses
Battery performance
Suspension component for leaks ordamage
Engine air filter
Steering and linkage
Exhaust system
Tires (including spare) for wear and properpressure**
Exterior lamps and hazard warning system
operation
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
Fluid levels *
; fill if necessary
Washer spray and wiper operation
For oil and fluid leaks
* Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission, power steering and window
washer.
** If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration
Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
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Changing a Fuse............................................137
Fuses........................................................................\
137
Changing a Road Wheel............................189 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information...................................................... 189
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 190
Changing the 12V Battery...........................151 Dual Batteries....................................................... 152
Reconnecting the Battery................................. 151
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................158
Changing the Wiper Blades
......................152
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................152
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................28
Child Restraint Positioning
..........................22
Child Safety.......................................................15
General Information............................................. 15
Cleaning Products
........................................159
Materials................................................................ 159
Cleaning the Engine......................................161
Cleaning the Exterior...................................159 Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 160
Exterior Chrome Parts...................................... 160
Exterior Plastic Parts......................................... 160
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 160
Underbody............................................................ 160
Under Hood.......................................................... 160
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
..........................162
Cleaning the Interior....................................162
Cleaning the Wheels
...................................163
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades.............................................................161
Climate Control
..............................................64
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................. 142
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........36
Cruise Control
..................................................45
Principle of Operation........................................ 95
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................. 95
Customer Assistance..................................122
D
Data Recording
..................................................7
Event Data Recording........................................... 8
Service Data Recording......................................... 7Daytime Running Lamps............................48
Digital Radio
...................................................213
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................. 214
Direction Indicators.......................................48
Doors and Locks.............................................40
Driver and Passenger Airbags.....................31 Children and Airbags........................................... 35
Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch ...........31
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 35
Driving Aids
......................................................96
Driving Hints....................................................114
Driving Through Water
.................................115
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 48
E
Economical Driving.......................................114
Electromagnetic Compatibility
..............288
Emission Law...................................................82
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance...........83
Tampering With a Noise Control System................................................................ 82
End User License Agreement.................290 SYNC End User License Agreement
(EULA)............................................................. 290
Engine Block Heater......................................75 Using the Engine Block Heater........................ 75
Engine Coolant Check
.................................142
Adding Coolant.................................................... 143
Coolant Change.................................................. 145
Engine Coolant Temperature Management
................................................... 146
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................ 145
Recycled Coolant............................................... 144
Severe Climates.................................................. 144
Engine Emission Control.............................82
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 43
Engine Oil Check............................................141 Adding Engine Oil................................................ 141
Engine Oil Dipstick
........................................141
Engine Specifications - 6.2L.....................194 Drivebelt Routing................................................ 194
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Scheduled Maintenance Record............277
Scheduled Maintenance...........................270
Seatbelt Extension........................................29
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................27
Seatbelts...........................................................25 Principle of Operation......................................... 25
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................28
Conditions of operation..................................... 28
Seats...................................................................68
Security..............................................................43
Sitting in the Correct Position...................68
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains.................................. 185
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 189
Special Notices
................................................10
New Vehicle Limited Warranty........................ 10
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...............................................275
Exceptions............................................................. 277
Speed Control See: Cruise Control.............................................. 95
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch............................................. 73
Starting a Gasoline Engine..........................73 Failure to Start....................................................... 74
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes.................. 74
Important Ventilating Information.................74
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving.................................................................. 74
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary........................................................... 74
Starting and Stopping the Engine............73 General Information............................................ 73
Steering.............................................................96
Steering Wheel
...............................................45
Sun Visors.........................................................50
Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................... 50
Supplementary Restraints System.........30 Principle of Operation........................................ 30
Symbols Glossary.............................................5 SYNC™ Applications and Services.......237
911 Assist................................................................ 237
SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions & Information (TDI) (If Equipped, United
States Only)..................................................... 241
Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, United States Only).................................................... 239
SYNC™ AppLink ™
......................................245
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 245
SYNC™.............................................................219 General Information.......................................... 219
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................256
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............194
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)........................124
Tire Care
...........................................................167
Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 169
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................... 167
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................. 170
Temperature A B C............................................. 168
Traction AA A B C............................................... 168
Treadwear............................................................. 168
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........186 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System........................................ 187
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ....................................... 187
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 166
Towing a Trailer.............................................102 Load Placement................................................. 102
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......113 Emergency Towing.............................................. 113
Recreational Towing........................................... 113
Towing..............................................................102
Traction Control
..............................................92
Principle of Operation........................................ 92
Trailer Sway Control
....................................103
Transmission Code Designation.............198
Transmission...................................................86
Transporting the Vehicle.............................121
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