FORD F550 2012 Owners Manual

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FORD F550 2012  Owners Manual How to use the engine block heater
Ensure the receptacle terminals are clean and dry prior to use. To clean
them, use a dry cloth.
Depending on the type of factory installed equipment, your engine blo

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FORD F550 2012  Owners Manual Brake assist
The brake assist system provides full braking force during panic braking
situations. It detects a rapid application of the brake pedal and uses the
ABS system to achieve maximum braking p

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FORD F550 2012  Owners Manual Parking brake
To set the parking brake, press the
parking brake pedal down until the
pedal stops.
The BRAKE warning lamp in the
instrument cluster illuminates and
remains illuminated until the
parking

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FORD F550 2012  Owners Manual ENGINE ONLY TRACTION CONTROL (DUAL REAR WHEEL (DRW)
VEHICLES ONLY)
This system helps you maintain the stability and steerability of your
vehicle, especially on slippery road surfaces such as snow or i

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FORD F550 2012  Owners Manual Engine only traction control (DRW only)
Button functions TCS OFF indicator TCS
Default at start-up Not illuminated Enabled
Button pressed
momentarily Illuminated Disabled
Button pressed again
after de

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FORD F550 2012  Owners Manual WARNING: Remember that even advanced technology cannot
defy the laws of physics. It’s always possible to lose control of a
vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions. Aggressive
dr

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FORD F550 2012  Owners Manual Note: If the system cannot be turned off, refer to MyKey  in the Locks
and Security chapter for more information.
When AdvanceTrac  with RSC  performs a normal system self-check,
some drivers may n

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FORD F550 2012  Owners Manual Electronic stability control (ESC)
Electronic stability control (ESC) may enhance your vehicle’s directional
stability during adverse maneuvers, for example when cornering severely
or avoiding objec

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FORD F550 2012  Owners Manual Switching off AdvanceTrac  with RSC 
If the vehicle is stuck in snow, mud or sand, and seems to lose engine
power, switching off certain features of the AdvanceTrac  with RSC 
system may be benefi

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FORD F550 2012  Owners Manual AdvanceTrac  with RSC  Features (SRW only)
Button functions Stability
control
light RSC  ESC TCS
Button pressed again
after deactivation Not
illuminated Enabled Enabled Enabled
Transfer case
switch
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