cruise control FORD E-450 2021 Owners Manual
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Introduction
About This Manual
..........................................5
Symbols Glossary ............................................
5
Data Recording ..................................................
7
Perchlorate ........................................................
11
Ford Credit ........................................................
12
Replacement Parts Recommendation ........................................................................\
....
12
Special Notices ...............................................
12
Mobile Communications Equipment ........................................................................\
...
14
Environment
Protecting the Environment .......................
15
At a Glance
Instrument Panel ...........................................
16
Child Safety
General Information ......................................
17
Installing Child Restraints ...........................
19
Booster Seats .................................................
23
Child Restraint Positioning ........................
25
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation ..................................
27
Fastening the Seatbelts .............................
28
Seatbelt Height Adjustment ....................
30
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime ............................................................
30
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance ................................................
31
Seatbelt Extensions ......................................
31
Supplementary Restraints System
Principle of Operation ..................................
32
Driver and Passenger Airbags ...................
33
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator .......
37
Airbag Disposal ..............................................
38Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio
Frequencies .................................................
39
Remote Control .............................................
39
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control ........................................................................\
...
41
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking ................................
42
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System ........................
45
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ...................
47
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control .............................................
47
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise Control ..........................................................
48
Information Display Control .....................
48
Horn ...................................................................
48
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers .......................................
49
Windshield Washers ....................................
49
Lighting
General Information ....................................
50
Lighting Control .............................................
50
Autolamps ........................................................
51
Instrument Lighting Dimmer .....................
51
Daytime Running Lamps .............................
51
Direction Indicators .......................................
52
Automatic High Beam Control
What Is Automatic High Beam Control ........................................................................\
...
53
Switching Automatic High Beam Control On and Off ...................................................
53
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Automatic High Beam Control Indicators
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...53
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control ........................................................................\
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54
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows .............................................
55
Exterior Mirrors ...............................................
55
Interior Mirror ..................................................
56
Sun Visors ........................................................
56
Instrument Cluster
Gauges ...............................................................
57
Warning Lamps and Indicators ...............
60
Audible Warnings and Indicators ............
62
Information Displays
General Information .....................................
63
Information Messages ................................
66
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control .............................
70
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate ........................................................................\
....
71
Rear Passenger Climate Controls ............
72
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position ...................
73
Head Restraints ..............................................
73
Manual Seats ..................................................
74
Power Seats .....................................................
75
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points .................................
76
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information .....................................
78
Ignition Switch ................................................
78
Starting a Gasoline Engine ........................
78Engine Block Heater
....................................
80
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions .......................................
82
Fuel Quality - E85 .........................................
82
Fuel Quality - Gasoline ...............................
84
Running Out of Fuel .....................................
84
Refueling ..........................................................
85
Fuel Consumption ........................................
86
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law .................................................
88
Catalytic Converter ......................................
89
Transmission
Automatic Transmission ............................
92
Rear Axle
Limited Slip Differential .............................
96
Brakes
General Information .....................................
97
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes ........................................................................\
...
97
Parking Brake .................................................
98
Hill Start Assist ..............................................
98
Traction Control
Principle of Operation ...............................
100
Using Traction Control ..............................
100
Parking Aids
Rear View Camera .......................................
101
Cruise Control
What Is Cruise Control ..............................
103
Switching Cruise Control On and Off ........................................................................\
.
103
Setting the Cruise Control Speed .........
103
Canceling the Set Speed ..........................
103
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Resuming the Set Speed
.........................104
Cruise Control Indicators ..........................
104
Using Adaptive Cruise Control ...............
104
Driving Aids
Driver Alert ........................................................
111
Lane Keeping System ..................................
112
Steering ............................................................
115
Pre-Collision Assist ......................................
116
Load Carrying
Load Limit ......................................................
120
Towing
Towing a Trailer .............................................
125
Recommended Towing Weights ...........
126
Essential Towing Checks ..........................
130
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels ......
136
Driving Hints
Breaking-In .....................................................
137
Reduced Engine Performance ................
137
Economical Driving ......................................
137
Driving Through Water ...............................
138
Floor Mats ......................................................
138
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance .................................
140
Hazard Flashers ............................................
141
Fuel Shutoff ....................................................
141
Jump Starting the Vehicle ........................
142
Transporting the Vehicle ...........................
143
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ...............
145
In California (U.S. Only) ............................
146
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) ......................
147
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada ........................................................
148Ordering Additional Owner's Literature
........................................................................\
.
149
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
.
149
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
.
150
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart ...........................
151
Changing a Fuse ..........................................
159
Maintenance
General Information ....................................
161
Opening and Closing the Hood ...............
161
Under Hood Overview ...............................
162
Engine Oil Dipstick ......................................
163
Engine Oil Check ..........................................
163
Oil Change Indicator Reset ......................
164
Engine Coolant Check ...............................
165
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
169
Brake Fluid Check ..........................................
171
Power Steering Fluid Check .....................
172
Washer Fluid Check .....................................
173
Fuel Filter .........................................................
173
Changing the 12V Battery ..........................
173
Checking the Wiper Blades ......................
174
Changing the Wiper Blades .....................
175
Adjusting the Headlamps .........................
175
Removing a Headlamp ..............................
176
Changing a Bulb ............................................
177
Changing the Engine Air Filter .................
178
Vehicle Care
General Information ...................................
180
Cleaning Products ......................................
180
Cleaning the Exterior .................................
180
Waxing .............................................................
182
Cleaning the Engine ....................................
182
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Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt Flammable
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard flashers
Heated rear window
Windshield defrosting system
Interior luggage compartment
release
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Direction indicators. See Direction Indicators (page 52). Wiper lever. See
Windshield Wipers (page 49).
A
Information display control. See
Information Display Control (page 48).
B
Instrument cluster. See
General Information (page 63).
C
Gearshift lever. See
Automatic Transmission (page 92).
D
Auxiliary switches. See
Auxiliary Switches (page 246).
E
Audio unit. See
Audio Unit (page 235).
F
Passenger airbag deactivation indicator. See
Driver and Passenger Airbags
(page 33).
G
Hazard flasher switch. See
Hazard Flashers (page 141).
H
Climate control. See
Manual Climate Control (page 70).
I
Ignition. See
Ignition Switch (page 78).
J
Horn.
K
Steering wheel adjustment. See
Adjusting the Steering Wheel (page 47).
L
Cruise control. See
Cruise Control (page 103).
M
Lighting control. See
Lighting Control (page 50).
N
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ADJUSTING THE STEERING
WHEEL
WARNING: Do not adjust the
steering wheel when your vehicle is
moving.
Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the
correct position. See
Sitting in the Correct
Position (page 73). 1. Unlock the steering column.
2.
Adjust the steering wheel to the desired
position. 3. Lock the steering column.
CRUISE CONTROL - VEHICLES
WITH: ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL
See
Using Adaptive Cruise Control
(page 104).
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CRUISE CONTROL - VEHICLES
WITH: CRUISE CONTROL
See What Is Cruise Control (page 103).
INFORMATION DISPLAY
CONTROL See
Information Displays (page 63).
HORN 48
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WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and
indicators alert you to a vehicle condition
that may become serious. Some lamps
illuminate when you start your vehicle to
make sure they work. If any lamps remain
on after starting your vehicle, refer to the
respective system warning lamp for further
information.
Note:
Some warning indicators appear in
the information display and operate the
same as a warning lamp but do not
illuminate when you start your vehicle.
Airbag Warning Lamp If it does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, continues
to flash or remains on when the
engine is running, this indicates a
malfunction. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
Lamp If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. Your vehicle
continues to have normal braking without
the anti-lock brake system function. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Battery If it illuminates while driving, it
indicates a malfunction. Switch
off all unnecessary electrical
equipment and have an authorized dealer
check the system immediately. Brake System Warning Lamp WARNING: Driving your vehicle
with the warning lamp on is dangerous.
A significant decrease in braking
performance may occur. It may take you
longer to stop your vehicle. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Driving extended distances with the
parking brake engaged can cause brake
failure and the risk of personal injury.
Note: Indicators vary depending on region.
This lamp is a dual function lamp and will
illuminate when:
• You apply the parking brake with the
ignition on.
• Your vehicle has a brake fault or low
brake fluid level, regardless of parking
brake position. If the lamp illuminates while you
are moving, you may have the
parking brake applied. Be sure
that the parking brake is off.
Have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible if the lamp
continues to illuminate.
Cruise Control Indicator
(If Equipped) It illuminates when you switch
the system on.
See
What Is Cruise Control
(page 103).
Direction Indicator Illuminates when you switch on
the left or right direction
indicator or the hazard warning
flasher. If the indicators stay on or flash
faster, check for a burned out bulb.
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WHAT IS CRUISE CONTROL
Cruise control lets you maintain a set
speed without keeping your foot on the
accelerator pedal. You can use cruise
control when your vehicle speed is greater
than 20 mph (30 km/h).
SWITCHING CRUISE CONTROL
ON AND OFF WARNING:
Do not use cruise
control on winding roads, in heavy traffic
or when the road surface is slippery. This
could result in loss of vehicle control,
serious injury or death.
The cruise controls are on the steering
wheel. See
Cruise Control (page 48).
Switching Cruise Control On Press the button.
Switching Cruise Control Off Press the button when the
system is in standby mode.
The system also turns off when you switch
the ignition off.
Note: The set speed erases when you
switch the system off.
SETTING THE CRUISE
CONTROL SPEED WARNING:
When you are going
downhill, your vehicle speed could
increase above the set speed. The
system does not apply the brakes. Drive to the speed you prefer. Press either button to set the
current speed.
Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Note: The indicator changes color in the
information display.
Changing the Set Speed Press and release the button to
increase the set speed in small
increments.
Press and hold the button to accelerate.
Release the button when you reach your
preferred speed. Press and release the button to
decrease the set speed in small
increments.
Press and hold the button to decelerate.
Release the button when you reach your
preferred speed.
Note: If you accelerate by pressing the
accelerator pedal, the set speed does not
change. When you release the accelerator
pedal, your vehicle returns to the speed that
you previously set.
CANCELING THE SET SPEED Press the button, or tap the
brake pedal to cancel the set
speed.
Note: The system remembers the set
speed.
Note: The system cancels if the vehicle
speed drops below 10 mph (16 km/h) under
the set speed when driving uphill.
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RESUMING THE SET SPEED
Press the button.
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATORS Illuminates when you switch the
system on.
USING ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL WARNING: Always pay close
attention to changing road conditions
when using the system. It does not
replace attentive driving. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury or death. WARNING:
Do not use the system
when entering or leaving a highway, on
roads with intersections or roundabouts
or non-vehicular traffic or roads that are
winding, slippery, unpaved, or steep
slopes. WARNING:
Do not use the system
in poor visibility, for example fog, heavy
rain, spray or snow. WARNING:
Do not use the system
when towing a trailer that has
aftermarket electronic trailer brake
controls. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death. WARNING:
Do not use tire sizes
other than those recommended because
this can affect the normal operation of
the system. Failure to do so may result
in a loss of vehicle control, which could
result in serious injury. WARNING:
The system may not
detect stationary or slow moving
vehicles below
6 mph (10 km/h). WARNING:
The system does not
detect pedestrians or objects in the road. WARNING:
The system does not
detect oncoming vehicles in the same
lane. WARNING:
The system is not a
crash warning or avoidance system. WARNING:
Do not use the system
with a snow plow blade installed.
The system adjusts your vehicle speed to
maintain the set gap between you and the
vehicle in front of you in the same lane.
You can select four gap settings.
The system uses a radar sensor that
projects a beam directly in front of your
vehicle. 104
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