check engine light FORD F450 SUPER DUTY 2017 Owner's Manual

ENGINE COOLANT CHECK -
6.7L DIESEL
WARNINGS
Do not remove the coolant reservoircap when the cooling system is hot.Wait 10 minutes for the coolingsystem to cool down. Cover the coolantreservoir cap with a thick cloth to preventthe possibility of scalding and slowlyremove the cap. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injury.
Do not put coolant in the windshieldwasher fluid reservoir. If sprayed onthe windshield, coolant could makeit difficult to see through the windshield.
To reduce the risk of personal injury,make sure the engine is cool beforeunscrewing the coolant pressurerelief cap. The cooling system is underpressure. Steam and hot liquid can comeout forcefully when you loosen the capslightly.
Do not add coolant further than theMAX mark.
When the engine is cold, check theconcentration and level of the coolant atthe intervals listed in the scheduledmaintenance information. See ScheduledMaintenance (page 573).
Note:Make sure that the coolant level isbetween the MIN and MAX marks on thecoolant reservoir.
Note: Coolant expands when it is hot. Thelevel may extend beyond the MAX mark.
Maintain coolant concentration within48% to 50%, which equates to a freezepoint between -30°F (-34°C) and -34°F(-37°C). Coolant concentration should bechecked using a refractometer. We do notrecommend the use of hydrometers orcoolant test strips for measuring coolantconcentration.
Adding Coolant
WARNING
Never remove the coolant reservoircap when the engine is running orhot.
Note:Automotive fluids are notinterchangeable. Do not use coolant orwindshield washer fluid outside of itsspecified function and vehicle location.
Note: Do not use stop leak pellets, coolingsystem sealants, or non-specified additivesas they can cause damage to the enginecooling or heating systems. Resultingcomponent damage may not be covered bythe vehicle Warranty.
It is very important to use predilutedcoolant approved to the correctspecification in order to avoid plugging thesmall passageways in the engine coolingsystem. See Capacities andSpecifications (page 427). Do not mixdifferent colors or types of coolant in yourvehicle. Mixing of engine coolants or usingan incorrect coolant may harm the engineor cooling system components and maynot be covered by the vehicle Warranty.
Note:Coolants marketed for all makes andmodels may not be approved to Fordspecifications and may cause damage tothe cooling system. Resulting componentdamage may not be covered by the vehicleWarranty.
If the coolant level is at or below theminimum mark, add prediluted coolantimmediately.
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For vehicles with overflow coolant systemswith a non-pressurized cap on the coolantrecovery system, add coolant to thecoolant recovery reservoir when the engineis cool. Add prediluted coolant to themaximum level. For all vehicles which havea coolant degas system with a pressurizedcap, or if it is necessary to remove thecoolant pressure relief cap on the radiator,follow these steps to add engine coolant:
1. Turn the engine off and let it cool.
2. Unscrew the cap slowly. Any pressureescapes as you unscrew the cap.
3. Fill the coolant reservoir slowly withprediluted engine coolant to within theminimum and maximum range on theengine coolant reservoir. If youremoved the radiator cap in anoverflow system, fill the radiator untilthe coolant is visible and the radiatoris almost full. If coolant is added tobring the level within the minimum andmaximum range when the engine is notcold, the system may remain underfilled.
4.Replace the coolant reservoir cap, turnit clockwise until you feel a strongresistance.
5. Check the coolant level in the coolantreservoir the next few times you driveyour vehicle. If necessary, add enoughprediluted engine coolant to bring thecoolant level to the proper level.
Note:If prediluted coolant is not available,use the approved antifreeze concentratediluting it to 50/50 with distilled water. SeeCapacities and Specifications (page 427).Using water that has not been deionizedmay contribute to deposit formation,corrosion or plugging of the small coolingsystem passageways.
If you have to add more than 1.1 qt (1 L) ofengine coolant per month, have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.Operating an engine with a low level ofcoolant can result in engine overheatingand possible engine damage.
Note:During normal vehicle operation, thecoolant may change color from orange topink or light red. As long as the coolant isclear and uncontaminated, this color changedoes not indicate the coolant has degradednor does it require the coolant to be drained,the system to be flushed, or the coolant tobe replaced.
Note:In case of emergency, you can add alarge amount of water without coolant inorder to reach a vehicle service location.Water alone, without coolant, can causeengine damage from corrosion, overheatingor freezing. When you reach a servicelocation, you must have the cooling systemdrained, flushed and refilled using thecorrect specification prediluted coolant orantifreeze concentrate. See Capacities andSpecifications (page 427).
Do not use the following as a coolantsubstitute:
•Alcohol.
•Methanol.
•Brine.
•Any coolant mixed with alcohol ormethanol antifreeze.
Alcohol and other liquids can cause enginedamage from overheating or freezing.
Do not add extra inhibitors or non-specifiedadditives to the coolant. These can beharmful and compromise the corrosionprotection of the coolant.
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Cell phone issues
Possible solutionPossible causeIssue
Refer to your device's manual about audioadjustments.
The audio controlsettings on your cellphone may be affectingSYNC 3 performance.
There is back-ground noiseduring a phonecall.
Try switching your cell phone off, resettingit or removing the battery, then try again.Possible cell phonemalfunction.
During a call, Ican hear theother personbut they cannothear me.
Make sure that the microphone for SYNC3 is not set to off. Look for the microphoneicon on the phone screen.
To restart your system, shut down theengine, open and close the door, and thenlock the door and wait for 2-3 minutes.Make sure that your SYNC 3 screen is blackand the lighted USB port is off.
The system may need tobe restarted.
During a call, Icannot hear theother personand they cannothear me.
Check your cell phone's compatibility.This is a cell phone-dependent feature.
SYNC 3 is notable to down-load my phone-book.
Make sure you allow SYNC 3 to retrievecontacts from your phone. Refer to yourcell manual.
Possible cell phonemalfunction.You must switch on your cell phone andthe automatic phonebook downloadfeature on SYNC 3.
Try switching your cell phone off, resettingit or removing the battery, then try again.
Make sure you allow SYNC 3 to retrievecontacts from your phone. Refer to yourcell manual.Limitations on your cellphone's capability.
The systemsays "Phone-book down-loaded" but mySYNC 3 phone-book is empty oris missingcontacts.
If the missing contacts are stored on yourSIM card, move them to your cell phone'smemory.
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SYNC™ 3 (If Equipped)

Changing the Engine-Mounted andDiesel Fuel Conditioner Module FuelFilters - 6.7L Diesel...................................359Diesel Fuel Conditioner ModuleFilter...................................................................359Engine-mounted Fuel Filter...........................362Changing the Engine Oil and OilFilter...............................................................329Engine lubrication for severe serviceoperation.........................................................330Changing the Wiper Blades.....................348Checking MyKey System Status...............63MyKey Distance....................................................63Number of Admin Keys......................................63Number of MyKeys..............................................63Checking the Wiper Blades.....................348Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance.................................................42Child Restraint Positioning.........................32Child Safety........................................................17General Information.............................................17Child Safety Locks..........................................33Left-Hand Side......................................................34Right-Hand Side...................................................34Cleaning Leather Seats.............................369With King Ranch Edition.................................370Without King Ranch Edition..........................369Cleaning Products.......................................364Cleaning the Engine...................................366Cleaning the Exhaust - 6.7L Diesel........367Cleaning the Exterior..................................365Exterior Chrome Parts.....................................365Exterior Plastic Parts........................................365Stripes or Graphics...........................................365Underbody...........................................................366Under Hood.........................................................366Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens........................368Cleaning the Interior...................................368Cleaning the Wheels..................................370Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades............................................................367Clearing All MyKeys.......................................63Climate............................................................522Climate Control.............................................145Climate Controlled Seats...........................161Cooled Seats.........................................................161Heated Seats.........................................................161
Collision Warning System........................258Principle Of Operation.....................................258Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check - 6.2L/6.8L.....332See: Engine Coolant Check - 6.7LDiesel.................................................................336Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........52Creating a MyKey............................................62Programming or Changing ConfigurableSettings...............................................................62Cross Traffic Alert........................................254False Alerts..........................................................256Switching the System Off and On..............256System Errors......................................................256System Lights, Messages and AudibleAlerts.................................................................255System Limitations...........................................256Using the System...............................................254Cruise Control..................................................82Principle of Operation......................................239Type 1........................................................................82Type 2.......................................................................82Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control...............................239Customer Assistance.................................305
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Data Recording................................................10Event Data Recording..........................................10Service Data Recording......................................10Daytime Running Lamps............................88Type 1 - Conventional(Non-Configurable).......................................88Type 2 - Configurable.........................................88Diesel Particulate Filter..............................180Regeneration.......................................................180Digital Radio..................................................448HD Radio Reception and StationTroubleshooting...........................................450Direction Indicators.......................................90Doors and Locks.............................................65DPFSee: Diesel Particulate Filter..........................180Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 6.7LDiesel.............................................................345Draining the Diesel Fuel ConditionerModule..............................................................345
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Using Stability Control...............................227AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™(RSC®)..............................................................227Using SYNC™ With Your MediaPlayer.............................................................476Accessing Your USB Song Library..............480Bluetooth Devices and SystemSettings............................................................482Connecting Your Digital Media Player to theUSB Port...........................................................476Media Menu Features.......................................479Media Voice Commands.................................477USB 2.....................................................................482Voice Commands for Audio Sources.........483Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............459Accessing Features through the PhoneMenu.................................................................464Accessing Your Phone Settings....................467Bluetooth Devices.............................................468Making Calls........................................................463Pairing a Phone for the First Time..............460Pairing Subsequent Phones...........................461Phone Options during an Active Call.........463Phone Voice Commands.................................461Receiving Calls...................................................463System Settings................................................469Text Messaging..................................................465Using Traction Control...............................225Switching the System Off...............................225System Indicator Lights andMessages.........................................................225Using Voice Recognition............................457Audio Voice Commands.................................506Climate Voice Commands.............................507Initiating a Voice Session................................457Mobile App Voice Commands.....................509Navigation Voice Commands.......................508Phone Voice Commands................................507SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link VoiceCommands......................................................510System Interaction and Feedback..............458Voice Settings Commands.............................510Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only)........................308
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Vehicle Care...................................................364General Information.........................................364Vehicle Certification Label........................421Vehicle Identification Number...............420Vehicle Storage..............................................371Battery....................................................................372Body.........................................................................371Brakes.....................................................................372Cooling system....................................................372Engine.....................................................................372Fuel system..........................................................372General....................................................................371Miscellaneous......................................................372Removing Vehicle From Storage..................372Tires.........................................................................372VentilationSee: Climate Control.........................................145VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number............420Voice Control...................................................82
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Warning Lamps and Indicators...............1054X2..........................................................................1094X4 HIGH..............................................................1094X4 LOW...............................................................109Adaptive Cruise Control...................................105Adaptive Steering..............................................106Anti-Lock Braking System..............................106Automatic High Beam......................................106Battery....................................................................106Blind Spot Monitor............................................106Brake System.......................................................106Check Fuel Cap...................................................106Cruise Control.......................................................107Diesel Engine Brake...........................................109Diesel Exhaust Fluid..........................................109Direction Indicator..............................................107Door Ajar................................................................107Electronic Locking Differential.......................107Engine Coolant Temperature.........................107Engine Oil...............................................................107Fasten Seatbelt...................................................107Front Airbag..........................................................107Front Fog Lamps.................................................107
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