checking oil FORD F250 SUPER DUTY 2016 Owners Manual

Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only)..............................................................221
Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly).............................................................222
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart...........................223
Changing a Fuse............................................231
Maintenance
General Information....................................232
Opening and Closing the Hood..............232
Under Hood Overview - 6.2L...................233
Under Hood Overview - 6.8L..................234
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................235
Engine Oil Check..........................................235
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................236
Engine Coolant Check...............................236
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck...........................................................240
Transfer Case Fluid Check........................243
Brake Fluid Check........................................244
Power Steering Fluid Check....................244
Washer Fluid Check....................................244
Fuel Filter........................................................244
Changing the 12V Battery.........................245
Checking the Wiper Blades......................247
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................247
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................247
Removing a Headlamp.............................249
Changing a Bulb..........................................249
Bulb Specification Chart...........................252
Changing the Engine Air Filter................254
Vehicle Care
General Information...................................256
Cleaning Products.......................................256
Cleaning the Exterior..................................256
Waxing..............................................................257
Cleaning the Engine....................................257
Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades..........................................................258
Cleaning the Interior...................................258
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens.......................259
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................259
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............261
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................261
Vehicle Storage.............................................261
Wheels and Tires
General Information...................................264
Tire Care..........................................................267
Using Snow Chains.....................................284
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........284
Changing a Road Wheel...........................290
Technical Specifications............................301
Capacities and Specific-ations
Engine Specifications................................303
Motorcraft Parts..........................................304
Vehicle Identification Number...............305
Vehicle Certification Label......................306
Transmission Code Designation...........306
Capacities and Specifications - 6.2LV8..................................................................307
Capacities and Specifications - 6.8LTriton-30V - V10........................................311
Audio System
General Information.....................................317
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM.......318
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC.............................................................319
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/Touchscreen Display..............................322
Digital Radio..................................................323
Satellite Radio..............................................325
USB Port.........................................................328
Media Hub......................................................328
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Diesel MessagesWARNING
When the CLEANING EXHAUSTFILTER message appears in theinformation display, do not park nearflammable materials, vapors or structuresuntil filter cleaning is complete.
ActionMessage
The coolant additive needs checking. Refer to your dieselsupplement for more information.CHECK COOLANTADDITIVE
Your vehicle has entered the cleaning mode. Various engineactions will raise the exhaust temperature in the DieselParticulate Filter system to burn off the particles (exhaustsoot). After the vehicle burns the particles off the exhausttemperature will return to normal levels. This message isNORMAL. Refer to your diesel supplement for more informa-tion.
CLEANING EXHAUSTFILTER
The diesel particulate filter is full of particles (exhaust soot)and you are not operating the vehicle in a manner that allowsnormal cleaning. One of these messages will stay on until theexhaust filter cleaning has begun, at which time the CLEANINGEXHAUST FILTER message displays. We recommend youdrive the vehicle above 30 mph (48 km/h) until the CLEANINGEXHAUST FILTER message turns off. Refer to your dieselsupplement for more information.
EXHAUST OVER-LOADED DRIVE TOCLEANEXHAUST AT LIMITDRIVE TO CLEAN NOW
The diesel particulate filter will continue to fill with particles(exhaust soot) if you ignore this message. The service enginesoon light will illuminate and engine power may be limited, ifcleaning is not permitted. Dealer service will then be requiredto restore your vehicle to full-power operation.
Your vehicle exhaust system temperature exceeds intendedoperating range. If this warning occurs, a chime will sound,followed by reduced engine power. The engine will shut downwhen your vehicle speed is below 3 mph (5 km/h). Stop thevehicle as soon as safely possible. Have the system checkedby an authorized dealer.
STOP SAFELY NOW
The diluted engine oil needs to be changed. Refer to yourdiesel supplement for more information.ENGINE OIL DILUTED
The powertrain control module will intentionally turn theengine off due to your vehicle being in the final second of acountdown. The diesel engine shutdown is a optional feature.Refer to your diesel supplement for more information.
ENGINE TURNS OFF IN1 SECOND
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