FORD F350 2011 Workshop Manual

counter has reached 0 seconds, OK TO DRIVE will be displayed and the
engine will respond to accelerator pedal movement. Refer to your diesel
supplement for more information.
EXHAUST FILTER DRIVE COMPLETE (diesel engine only)—
Displayed when the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) has been adequately
cleaned after the DRIVE TO CLEAN EXHAUST FILTER followed by
CLEANING EXHAUST FILTER messages have been displayed. This
message is NORMAL. Refer to your diesel supplement for more
information.
FUEL FILTER CHANGE REQUIRED (diesel engine only)—
Displayed when a fuel filter change is required. Refer to thescheduled
maintenance informationfor more information.
IN XX MILES, SPEED LIMITED TO XX MPH EXHAUST FLUID
EMPTY (diesel engine only)— Displayed when the diesel exhaust
fluid is nearing empty. The vehicle’s top speed will become limited in the
displayed distance. The diesel exhaust fluid must be replenished to
resume normal operation of the vehicle. Refer to your diesel supplement
for more information.
SPEED LIMITED TO XX MPH UPON RESTART EXHAUST FLUID
EMPTY (diesel engine only)— Displayed when the remaining diesel
exhaust fluid level is depleted. Speed will be limited upon restart. The
diesel exhaust fluid must be replenished to resume normal operation of
the vehicle. Refer to your diesel supplement for more information.
SPEED LIMITED TO XX MPH EXHAUST FLUID EMPTY (diesel
engine only)— Displayed when the diesel exhaust fluid is empty. The
diesel exhaust fluid must be replenished to resume normal operation of
the vehicle. Refer to your diesel supplement for more information.
ENGINE IDLED UPON REFUEL EXHAUST FLUID EMPTY (diesel
engine only)— Displayed when the diesel exhaust fluid is empty. The
vehicle will enter into an idle-only mode. The diesel exhaust fluid must
be replenished to resume normal operation of the vehicle. Refer to your
diesel supplement for more information.
ENGINE IDLED - SEE OWNER’S MANUAL EXHAUST FLUID
EMPTY (diesel engine only)— Displayed when a problem exists with
the SCR system. The vehicle will enter into an idle-only mode. If the
exhaust fluid is empty, it must be replenished to resume normal
operation of the vehicle. Refer to your diesel supplement for more
information.
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SPEED LIMITED TO XX MPH CONTAMINATED EXHAUST FLUID
(diesel engine only)— Displayed when the diesel exhaust fluid is
contaminated. The diesel exhaust fluid must be replaced to resume
normal operation of the vehicle and prevent a limited speed range. Refer
to your diesel supplement for more information.
IN XX MILES, SPEED LIMITED TO XX MPH CONTAMINATED
EXHAUST FLUID (diesel engine only)— Displayed when the diesel
exhaust fluid becomes contaminated. Speed will be limited when
reaching the displayed distance. The diesel exhaust fluid must be
replaced to resume normal operation of the vehicle. Refer to your diesel
supplement for more information.
SPEED LIMITED TO XX MPH UPON RESTART CONTAMINATED
EXHAUST FLUID (diesel engine only)— Displayed when the diesel
exhaust fluid is contaminated. Speed will be limited upon restart. The
diesel exhaust fluid must be replaced to resume normal operation of the
vehicle. Refer to your diesel supplement for more information.
ENGINE IDLED UPON REFUEL CONTAMINATED EXHAUST
FLUID (diesel engine only)— Displayed when the diesel exhaust
fluid is contaminated. The vehicle will enter into an idle-only mode. The
diesel exhaust fluid must be replaced to resume normal operation of the
vehicle. Refer to your diesel supplement for more information.
LOW FUEL PRESSURE (diesel engine only)— If this message
appears during a cold start or during cold operation 32°F (0°C) up to
10 minutes after the initial cold start; monitor the message center and if
it disappears and does not re-appear after the engine has fully warmed
up, the low fuel pressure message is most likely caused by waxed or
gelled fuel. To prevent this, use an anti-gel additive. Refer to your diesel
supplement for more information. The customer warranty may be void
from using additives that do not meet or exceed Ford specifications. If
the low fuel pressure message persistently appears after re-fueling during
the cold start and cold operation conditions defined previously and then
disappear when the engine has fully warmed up, consider different fuel
sources.
•Low Fuel Operation: If the message appears when the vehicle is warm
and during low fuel tank level operation, i.e. the tank level is at or
very near empty, refuel the vehicle and operate the vehicle. If the
message reappears after fueling, see below. If the message does not
come back, the low fuel pressure condition was due to low fuel levels
in the fuel tank.
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•Normal Operation: If the message appears during normal operation
when the vehicle / engine is fully warm, and fuel level is not low, the
fuel filters must be changed regardless of the maintenance schedule
interval. If replacement of the fuel filter does not remedy the low fuel
pressure message during normal operation as defined above, please
take the vehicle to your authorized dealer.
REDUCED ENGINE POWER (diesel engine only)— Displayed
approximately two hours after the DRIVE TO CLEAN EXHAUST
SYSTEM message has displayed and the vehicle operator has not driven
the vehicle above 30 mph (48 km/h) for at least 20 minutes to clean the
DPF. At this point the vehicle must be serviced by an authorized dealer.
This message is normal. Refer to your diesel supplement for more
information.
WATER IN FUEL DRAIN FILTER SEE MANUAL (if equipped)—
Displayed when the water separator has reached a predetermined
capacity and needs to be drained. Refer to your diesel supplement for
more information.
LOW TIRE PRESSURE— Displayed when one or more tires on your
vehicle have low tire pressure. Refer toInflating Your Tiresin the
Tires, Wheels and Loadingchapter.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAULT— Displayed when the Tire
Pressure Monitoring System is malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or
continues to come on, have the system inspected by your authorized
dealer.
TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT— Displayed when a tire pressure
sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tireis in use. For more
information on how the system operates under these conditions, refer to
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)in the
Tires, Wheels and Loadingchapter. If the warning stays on or
continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
TIRES NOT TRAINED - REPEAT— Displayed when an error occurs
while training the TPMS. Refer toTPMS reset procedurein theTires,
Wheels and Loadingchapter for more information.
TRAIN INNER LEFT REAR TIRE— Displayed when training the
TPMS. Refer toTPMS reset procedurein theTires, Wheels and
Loadingchapter for more information.
TRAIN INNER RIGHT REAR TIRE— Displayed when training the
TPMS. Refer toTPMS reset procedurein theTires, Wheels and
Loadingchapter for more information.
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TRAIN LEFT FRONT TIRE— Displayed when training the TPMS
system. Refer toTPMS reset procedurein theTires, Wheels and
Loadingchapter for more information.
TRAIN LEFT REAR TIRE— Displayed when training the TPMS
system. Refer toTPMS reset procedurein theTires, Wheels and
Loadingchapter for more information.
TRAIN RIGHT FRONT TIRE— Displayed when training the TPMS
system. Refer toTPMS reset procedurein theTires, Wheels and
Loadingchapter for more information.
TRAIN RIGHT REAR TIRE— Displayed when training the TPMS
system. Refer toTPMS reset procedurein theTires, Wheels and
Loadingchapter for more information.
TRAIN SPARE TIRE (if equipped)— Displayed when training the
TPMS. Refer toTPMS reset procedurein theTires, Wheels and
Loadingchapter for more information.
TRAINING COMPLETE— Displayed when training of the TPMS
system is complete. Refer toTPMS reset procedurein theTires, Wheels
and Loadingchapter for more information.
POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT— The power steering system
has disabled power steering assist due to a system error; service is
required.
SERVICE POWER STEERING— The power steering system has
detected a condition that requires service.
SERVICE POWER STEERING NOW— The power steering system
has detected a condition that requires service immediately.
BUCKLE UP TO UNMUTE AUDIO— Displayed when a MyKeyis in
use and Belt-Minderis activated. Refer toMyKeyin theLocks and
Securitychapter for more information.
TRACTION CONTROL OFF (if equipped)— Displayed when the
traction control has been disabled by the driver. Refer to theDriving
chapter for more information.
CHECK 4X4 (if equipped)— Displayed when a 4X4 system fault is
present. For more information, refer toFour-wheel drive (4WD)
operationin theDrivingchapter.
4X4 SHIFT IN PROGRESS (if equipped)— Displayed when the 4X4
system is making a shift. For further information, refer toFour-wheel
drive (4WD) operationin theDrivingchapter.
FOR 4X4 LOW APPLY BRAKE (if equipped)— Displayed when
trying to select 4X4 LOW. For more information, refer toFour-wheel
drive (4WD) operationin theDrivingchapter.
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FOR 4X4 LOW SHIFT TO N (if equipped)— Displayed when 4X4
LOW is selected and the vehicle is stopped. For more information, refer
toFour-wheel drive (4WD) operationin theDrivingchapter.
FOR 4X4 LOW SLOW TO 3 MPH (if equipped)— Displayed when
4X4 LOW is selected while the vehicle is moving. For more information,
refer toFour-wheel drive (4WD) operationin theDrivingchapter.
TO EXIT 4X4 LOW APPLY BRAKE (if equipped)— Displayed when
2WD is selected from 4X4 LOW mode. For more information, refer to
Four-wheel drive (4WD) operationin theDrivingchapter.
TO EXIT 4X4 LOW SHIFT TO N (if equipped)— Displayed when
2WD is selected while the vehicle has been stopped in 4X4 LOW. For
more information, refer toFour-wheel drive (4WD) operationin the
Drivingchapter.
TO EXIT 4X4 LOW SLOW TO 3 MPH (if equipped)— Displayed
when 2WD is selected while the vehicle is operating in 4X4 LOW. For
more information, refer toFour-wheel drive (4WD) operationin the
Drivingchapter.
FOR HILL DESCENT REDUCE SPEED (if equipped)— Displayed
when the vehicle speed requirement for off-road mode entry has not
been met.
FOR HILL DESCENT SELECT GEAR (if equipped)— Displayed
when the driver is able to select a transmission gear for hill descent
mode.
HILL DESCENT - DRIVER RESUME CONTROL (if equipped)—
Displayed when hill descent control mode is deactivated and the driver
must resume control.
HILL DESCENT CONTROL FAULT (if equipped)— Displayed when
a hill descent system fault is present.
HILL DESCENT CONTROL OFF (if equipped)— Displayed when
hill descent control mode becomes inactive.
HILL DESCENT CONTROL OFF SYSTEM COOLING (if equipped)
— Displayed when the hill descent system is cooling due to overuse.
HILL DESCENT CONTROL READY (if equipped)— Displayed
when the hill descent control switch is turned on.
REDUCE ACCELERATOR TO PREVENT WHEEL SLIP (if
equipped)— Displayed when the vehicle senses that torque to the
drive wheels has overcome the available traction.
SHIFT DELAYED PULL FORWARD (if equipped)— May display
when shifting to or from 4X4 LOW. For more information, refer to
Four-wheel drive (4WD) operationin theDrivingchapter.
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SLOW VEHICLE TO XX KM/H FOR ELD (if equipped)— Displayed
when the vehicle speed requirement for the electronic locking
differential mode has not been met.
SLOW VEHICLE TO XX MPH FOR ELD (if equipped)— Displayed
when the vehicle speed requirement for the electronic locking
differential mode has not been met.
CHECK LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL (if equipped)— Displayed
when an electronic locking differential (ELD) system fault is present. For
more information, refer toElectronic locking differential (ELD)in the
Drivingchapter.
CHECK SPEED DRIVE SAFELY— Displayed when a MyKeyis in
use and the optional setting is on and the vehicle exceeds a preselected
speed. Refer toMyKeyin theLocks and Securitychapter for more
information.
COULD NOT PROGRAM INTEGRATED KEY— Displayed when an
attempt is made to program a fifth integrated key to the remote keyless
entry system. For more information on integrated key, refer to theLocks
and Securitychapter.
ESC ALWAYS ON - MYKEY SETTING— Displayed when a MyKeyis
in use and the ESC cannot be deactivated. Refer toMyKeyin theLocks
and Securitychapter for more information.
MYKEY ACTIVE DRIVE SAFELY— Displayed when a MyKeyis in
use. Refer toMyKeyin theLocks and Securitychapter for more
information.
MYKEY COULD NOT PROGRAM— Displayed when an attempt is
made to program a spare key using two existing MyKeys. Refer to
MyKeyin theLocks and Securitychapter for more information.
SECURITY SYSTEM FAULT (if equipped)— Displayed when the
security system has detected a fault. See your authorized dealer for
service.
SPEED LIMITED TO 130 KM/H— Displayed when starting the
vehicle and MyKeyis in use and the MyKey speed limit is on. Refer to
MyKeyin theLocks and Securitychapter for more information.
SPEED LIMITED TO 80 MPH— Displayed when starting the vehicle
and MyKeyis in use and the MyKey speed limit is on. Refer toMyKey
in theLocks and Securitychapter for more information.
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VEHICLE AT TOP SPEED - MYKEY SETTING— Displayed when a
MyKeyis in use and the MyKey speed limit is on and the vehicle speed
is 80 mph (130 km/h). Refer toMyKeyin theLocks and Security
chapter for more information.
VEHICLE NEAR TOP SPEED— Displayed when a MyKeyis in use
and the MyKey speed limit is on and the vehicle speed is approaching
80 mph (130 km/h). Refer toMyKeyin theLocks and Security
chapter for more information.
CHECK REAR PARK AID (if equipped)— Displayed when the
transmission is in R (Reverse) and the park aid is disabled.
REAR PARK AID OFF (if equipped)— Displayed when the rear park
aid is disabled by the driver.
REAR PARK AID ON (if equipped)— Displayed when the rear park
aid is enabled.
TO STOP ALARM, START VEHICLE (if equipped)— Displayed
when the perimeter alarm system is armed and the vehicle is entered
using the key on the driver’s side door. In order to prevent the perimeter
alarm system from triggering, the ignition must be turned to start or on
before the 12 second chime expires. SeePerimeter alarm systemin the
Locks and securitychapter.
TRAILER BRAKE GAIN: XX.X [OUTPUT] (if equipped)— Displays
the current gain setting for the trailer brake. Refer toTrailer towingin
theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter for more information.
TRAILER BRAKE GAIN: XX.X NO TRAILER (if equipped)—
Displays the current gain setting for the trailer brake when a trailer is
not connected. Refer toTrailer towingin theTires, Wheels and
Loadingchapter for more information.
TRAILER BRAKE MODULE FAULT (if equipped)— Displayed and
accompanied by a single chime, in response to faults sensed by the TBC.
Refer toTrailer towingin theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter for
more information.
TRAILER CONNECTED (if equipped)— Displayed when a correct
trailer connection (a trailer with electric trailer brakes) is sensed during
a given ignition cycle. Refer toTrailer towingin theTires, Wheels and
Loadingchapter for more information.
TRAILER DISCONNECTED (if equipped)— Displayed when a
trailer connection becomes disconnected, either intentionally or
unintentionally, and has been sensed during a given ignition cycle. Refer
toTrailer towingin theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter for more
information.
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TRAILER SWAY REDUCE SPEED (if equipped)— Displayed when
the trailer sway control has detected trailer sway. For more information,
refer to theDrivingchapter for more information.
WIRING FAULT ON TRAILER (if equipped)— Displayed if there
are certain faults in the vehicle wiring and trailer wiring/brake system.
Refer toTrailer towingin theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter for
more information.
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
AM/FM stereo system (if equipped)
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that
drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may
take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of the vehicle. We recommend against the use of any
handheld device while driving, encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible and that you become aware of applicable state
and local laws that may affect use of electronic devices while driving.
The AM/FM stereo system does not contain rear speakers; only front
driver side and passenger side speakers.
Accessory delay:Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay. With
this feature, the window switches and radio may be used for up to
10 minutes after the ignition is turned off or until either front door is
opened.
2
46
CLK
AUDIO
5
17
3
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1./(Tuner):Press to
manually go up or down the radio
frequency. Press and hold for a fast
advance through radio frequencies.
Also use in AUDIO mode to gain
access to various settings.
2.AUDIO:Press AUDIO repeatedly
to access the following settings:
•TREB (Treble):Press AUDIO to reach the treble setting.
Use
//SEEK.
•BASS (Bass):Press AUDIO to reach the bass setting.
Use
//SEEK
•BAL (Balance):Press AUDIO to reach the balance setting.
Use
//SEEKto adjust between the left and right
speakers.
•Setting the clock:Press and hold CLK until the hours start to flash,
then use
//SEEKto adjust. To adjust minutes, press
CLK again to make the minutes start to flash and use
//
SEEKto adjust. Press CLK again to exit the clock setting
mode.
Note:If your vehicle is equipped with a navigation system, refer to
Setting the clockin yourNavigation supplement.
3.SEEK:Press
SEEKto
access the previous/next strong
station.
4.Memory presets:To set a
station: Select frequency band
AM/FM1/FM2; tune to a station,
press and hold a preset button until sound returns. You may store up to
six stations in each frequency band for a total of 18.
5.AM/FM:Press AM/FM to select
AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band.
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