brakes FORD E-450 2019 Owner's Manual

•
Do not warm up your vehicle on cold
mornings.
• Reduce the use of air conditioning and
heat.
• Avoid using speed control in hilly
terrain.
• Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving.
• Avoid carrying unnecessary weight.
• Avoid adding particular accessories to
your vehicle (e.g. bug deflectors,
rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski
racks).
• Avoid driving with the wheels out of
alignment.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER WARNING: Do not drive through
flowing or deep water as you may lose
control of your vehicle.
Note: Driving through standing water can
cause vehicle damage.
Note: Engine damage can occur if water
enters the air filter.
Before driving through standing water,
check the depth. Never drive through water
that is higher than the bottom of the wheel
hubs. When driving through standing water, drive
very slowly and do not stop your vehicle.
Your brake performance and traction may
be limited. After driving through water and
as soon as it is safe to do so:
•
Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the
brakes and to check that they work.
• Check that the horn works.
• Check that the exterior lights work.
• Turn the steering wheel to check that
the steering power assist works.
FLOOR MATS WARNING:
Use a floor mat
designed to fit the footwell of your
vehicle that does not obstruct the pedal
area. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death. WARNING:
Pedals that cannot
move freely can cause loss of vehicle
control and increase the risk of serious
personal injury.
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Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
• Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil
contains contaminates which may
cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting. Note:
It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under your vehicle are covered
with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)
every 15 days to lubricate working parts
and prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage such as mice or squirrel
nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire
inflation per the Tire Label.
• Check brake pedal operation. Drive
your vehicle
15 ft (4.5 m) back and
forth to remove rust build-up.
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You are strongly urged to buy a
reliable tire pressure gauge, as
automatic service station gauges
may be inaccurate. Ford
recommends the use of a digital
or dial-type tire pressure gauge
rather than a stick-type tire
pressure gauge.
Use the recommended cold
inflation pressure for optimum tire
performance and wear.
Under-inflation or over-inflation
may cause uneven treadwear
patterns
WARNING: Under-inflation
is the most common cause of
tire failures and may result in
severe tire cracking, tread
separation or blowout, with
unexpected loss of vehicle
control and increased risk of
injury. Under-inflation increases
sidewall flexing and rolling
resistance, resulting in heat
buildup and internal damage to
the tire. It also may result in
unnecessary tire stress, irregular
wear, loss of vehicle control and
accidents. A tire can lose up to
half of its air pressure and not
appear to be flat!
Always inflate your tires to the
Ford recommended inflation
pressure even if it is less than the
maximum inflation pressure
information found on the tire. The
Ford recommended tire inflation
pressure is found on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label (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), or Tire
Label located on the B-pillar or
the edge of the driver's door.
Failure to follow the tire pressure
recommendations can cause
uneven treadwear patterns and
adversely affect the way your
vehicle handles
Note:
Do not reduce tire pressure
to change the ride characteristics
of the vehicle. If you do not
maintain the inflation pressure at
the levels specified by Ford, your
vehicle may experience a condition
known as shimmy. Shimmy is a
severe vibration and oscillation in
the steering wheel after the vehicle
travels over a bump or dip in the
road that does not dampen out by
itself. Shimmy may result from
significant under-inflation of the
tires, improper tires (load range,
size, or type), or vehicle
modifications such as lift-kits. In
the event that your vehicle
experiences shimmy, you should
slowly reduce speed by either lifting
off the accelerator pedal or lightly
applying the brakes. The shimmy
ceases as the vehicle speed
decreases.
Maximum Inflation Pressure is
the tire manufacturer's maximum
permissible pressure and the
pressure at which the maximum
load can be carried by the tire. This
pressure is normally higher than
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control.......................................... 66
About This Manual...........................................5
ABS See: Brakes.............................................................. 91
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................... 91
Accessories......................................................271 Exterior Style......................................................... 271
Interior Style.......................................................... 271
Peace of Mind....................................................... 271
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 12
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................156
Vertical Aim Adjustment Procedure...........156
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................47
Airbag Disposal
...............................................38
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 66
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter..............159
Appendices
....................................................294
At a Glance........................................................16
Audible Warnings and Indicators..............57 Fail-Safe Cooling Warning Chime.................. 57
Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 57
Key in Ignition Warning Chime......................... 57
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................. 57
Shift to Park Warning Chime............................ 57
Audio System.................................................214 General Information.......................................... 214
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC..............................................................216
Accessing CD or MP3 Mode............................ 217
Accessing the Auxiliary Media Sources.............................................................. 216
Accessing the Folders........................................ 217
Accessing the Menu........................................... 217
Accessing the Phone Features....................... 217
Adjusting the Volume........................................ 217
Changing Radio Stations................................. 218
Ejecting the CD.................................................... 218
Fast Forwarding the Media............................. 218
Inserting a CD....................................................... 218Muting the Audio................................................
218
Playing or Pausing Media................................ 218
Rewinding the Media......................................... 218
Scanning the Audio........................................... 218
Selecting a Frequency Band.......................... 218
Setting the Memory Presets........................... 218
Switching Shuffle Mode On and Off...........218
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........218
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.............................................................. 219
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM.......215 Accessing the Clock Settings......................... 215
Accessing the Sound Settings....................... 216
Adjusting the Volume........................................ 216
Changing Radio Stations................................. 216
Selecting the Audio Modes............................. 216
Setting the Memory Presets........................... 216
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........216
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.............................................................. 216
Automatic Transmission.............................87 Brake-Shift Interlock.......................................... 88
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................... 89
Putting your vehicle in or out of gear:...........87
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................149
Automatic Transmission Fluid Filter............152
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid.................................................................... 149
Auxiliary Power Points..................................72 110 Volt AC Power Point..................................... 72
12 Volt DC Power Point....................................... 72
Locations.................................................................. 72
Auxiliary Switches
........................................272
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery...................... 153
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............141
Booster Seats
..................................................22
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 23
Brake Fluid Check.........................................152
Brakes..................................................................91 General Information............................................. 91
Breaking-In.......................................................116
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Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating
Adjustment........................................................ 37
Driving Aids......................................................98
Driving Hints....................................................116
Driving Through Water
.................................117
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 50
E
Economical Driving
.......................................116
Electromagnetic Compatibility..............294
Emission Law...................................................83 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance...........84
Tampering With a Noise Control System................................................................ 83
End User License Agreement.................296 SYNC End User License Agreement
(EULA).............................................................. 296
Engine Block Heater......................................76 Using the Engine Block Heater........................ 76
Engine Coolant Check................................144 Adding Coolant.................................................... 145
Coolant Change................................................... 147
Engine Coolant Temperature Management................................................... 148
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................. 147
Recycled Coolant............................................... 146
Severe Climates................................................... 147
Engine Emission Control
.............................83
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 45
Engine Oil Check...........................................143 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 143
Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................143
Engine Specifications - 6.2L
....................198
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 198
Engine Specifications - 6.8L....................198 Drivebelt Routing................................................ 199
Environment
......................................................15
Essential Towing Checks..........................108 Before Towing a Trailer...................................... 113
Hitches................................................................... 109
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC).......................................... 114
Safety Chains........................................................ 110
Trailer Brakes......................................................... 110Trailer Lamps.........................................................
113
Trailer Towing Connector................................ 109
When Towing a Trailer....................................... 113
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording............................................... 7
Exterior Mirrors
.................................................51
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................ 51
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 51
Telescoping Mirrors ............................................. 52
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................28 Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 29
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................28
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 192
Floor Mats
.........................................................117
Ford Credit..........................................................11
US Only...................................................................... 11
Ford Protect
...................................................274
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY)........................................... 275
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)................................................................... 274
Fuel and Refueling..........................................77
Fuel Consumption..........................................81 Advertised Capacity............................................. 81
Fuel Economy......................................................... 81
Fuel Quality - E85...........................................77 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles................................................................ 77
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline.........78
Fuel Quality - Gasoline
.................................79
Choosing the Right Fuel..................................... 79
Fuel Shutoff
....................................................120
Fuses..................................................................131
Fuse Specification Chart.............................131
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel........136
Power Distribution Box...................................... 131
G
Gauges...............................................................53 Battery Voltage Gauge....................................... 54
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............54
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 53
Information Display............................................. 54
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Gearbox
See: Transmission................................................ 87
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................39
General Maintenance Information........276 Multi-point Inspection...................................... 278
Owner Checks and Services........................... 277
Protecting Your Investment........................... 276
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 276
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 276
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada...........................................................127
Getting the Services You Need
................124
Away From Home............................................... 124
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................... 92
Hazard Flashers
............................................120
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps...................... 156
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp........................... 157
Headrest See: Head Restraints.......................................... 69
Head Restraints
..............................................69
Heating See: Climate Control.......................................... 66
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate............................................................67
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................... 67
General Hints......................................................... 67
Quickly Cooling the Interior.............................. 67
Quickly Heating the Interior.............................. 67
Recommended Settings for Cooling.............67
Recommended Settings for Heating............67
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures.................................................... 67
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes...............................................................91
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............141 I
Ignition Switch
.................................................74
In California (U.S. Only)..............................125
Information Displays.....................................58 General Information............................................ 58
Information Messages
.................................63
Brake System......................................................... 63
Fuel........................................................................\
.... 63
Maintenance.......................................................... 64
Tire........................................................................\
..... 64
Traction Control.................................................... 64
Trailer........................................................................\
65
Transmission .......................................................... 65
Installing Child Restraints
............................18
Child Seats............................................................... 18
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 19
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 21
Instrument Cluster.........................................53
Instrument Lighting Dimmer
.....................50
Instrument Panel............................................16
Interior Mirror....................................................52
Automatic Dimming Mirror............................... 52
Manual Dimming Mirror..................................... 52
Introduction........................................................5
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................121 Connecting the Jumper Cables...................... 121
Jump Starting....................................................... 122
Preparing Your Vehicle....................................... 121
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 122
K
Keys and Remote Controls.........................39
L
Lighting Control..............................................49 Flashing the Headlamp High Beam..............50
Headlamp High Beam........................................ 49
Lighting..............................................................49 General Information............................................ 49
Limited Slip Differential
..............................90
Load Carrying..................................................99
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SYNC™ AppLink
™.....................................250
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 250
SYNC™............................................................225 General Information.......................................... 225
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
.........................262
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............198
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)........................126
Tire Care
...........................................................169
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................... 171
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................. 169
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................. 172
Temperature A B C............................................. 170
Traction AA A B C................................................ 170
Treadwear.............................................................. 170
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........188 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System........................................ 189
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ....................................... 189
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 168
Towing a Trailer.............................................104 Load Placement................................................. 104
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......115 Emergency Towing.............................................. 115
Recreational Towing........................................... 115
Towing..............................................................104
Traction Control
..............................................93
Principle of Operation........................................ 93
Transmission Code Designation............202
Transmission....................................................87
Transporting the Vehicle............................123
U
Under Hood Overview................................142
USB Port
..........................................................224
Using Cruise Control.....................................96
Canceling the Set Speed................................... 97
Changing the Set Speed................................... 96
Resuming the Set Speed................................... 97Setting the Cruise Speed..................................
96
Switching Cruise Control Off........................... 97
Switching Cruise Control On........................... 96
Using Snow Chains
......................................187
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player.............................................................252
Accessing Your Play Menu.............................. 257
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port........................................................... 252
Media Menu Features....................................... 255
Media Voice Commands................................. 254
System Settings................................................. 259
What's Playing?................................................. 253
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone
............230
Accessing Features Through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 234
Accessing Your Phone Settings.................... 239
Making a Call....................................................... 233
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................. 231
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time ........................................................................\
..... 230
Phone Options during an Active Call.........233
Phone Voice Commands................................. 231
Receiving Calls.................................................... 233
System Settings................................................. 240
Text Messaging................................................... 237
Using Traction Control.................................93 Switching the System Off ................................ 93
System Indicator Lights and Messages............................................................ 93
Using Voice Recognition............................227 Initiating a Voice Session................................. 227
System Interaction and Feedback..............228
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)..........................127
V
Vehicle Care
...................................................160
General Information.......................................... 160
Vehicle Certification Label
.......................202
Vehicle Identification Number.................201
Vehicle Storage
.............................................165
Battery.................................................................... 166
Body........................................................................\
. 165
Brakes..................................................................... 166
Cooling system.................................................... 166
Engine..................................................................... 166
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