winter tires FORD SUPER DUTY 2010 2.G Quick Reference Guide

not illuminate at this time, contact
your authorized dealer as soon as
possible. If the light continues to
illuminate after the parking brake is
released, your brake fluid is low and
should be inspected immediately by
your authorized dealer.
5. headLamP conTroLs
(
) Turns the headlamps off.
: Turns on parking, instrument
panel, license plate and tail lamps.
: Turns on the headlamps.
: Autolamps (if equipped)
Automatically turns the exterior lamps
on/off based on available daylight.
: Turns on fog lamps (if equipped)
by pulling the control towards you.
6. sPeed conTroL (if equipped)
To set the speed:
1. Press ON.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed.
3. Press SET + and take your foot off
the accelerator.
• To set a higher speed, press
and hold SET + or press SET +
repeatedly until the desired speed
is reached.
• To set a lower speed, press
and hold SET – or press SET –
repeatedly until the desired speed
is reached.
• To return to a previously set speed,
press RES (Resume).
• To turn off, press the brake pedal
or press OFF.
service inTervaLs
It is important to maintain your vehicle to keep it running
in peak condition. Engine oil and filter changes along
with fuel filter (two fuel filters on diesel vehicles) and
engine coolant inspection/replacement are common
maintenance items that can be done to prolong the life of
your engine. If you drive your vehicle in severe situations,
more frequent service will be required on some items.
Please refer to the scheduled maintenance information
chapter of your diesel Supplement if your vehicle is
equipped with a diesel engine or the separate Scheduled
Maintenance Guide if your vehicle is equipped with a
gasoline engine.
coLd wea
Ther sTarTing
To ensure optimum cold weather starting performance,
and improve cabin heating, the 120 volt engine block
heater should be used during any cold weather operation.
The engine block heater is required when the vehicle is to
be started at temperatures below -10°F (-23°C) or colder
for diesel engines and below 0°F (-17°C) for gas engines.
Please refer to Engine Block Heater in the Driving chapter of your Owner’s Guide. dieseL engine oPera
Tion (if equipped)
Diesel engines have different starting and operating
procedures than gasoline engines. Please refer to
your diesel Supplement for detailed information on
starting and operating your diesel engine. Key items
to remember are:
Starting the Engine
With the key in the on position, the
light will
illuminate if glow plug heat is necessary as a starting aid.
Wait for the light to extinguish before starting the engine.
Turning Off the Engine
It is important to remember that if you have been
operating your vehicle at a high speed or maximum gross
vehicle weight, it is recommended to let the engine idle
for 3-5 minutes so the turbocharged engine can properly
cool down.
Engine Cooling System
The coolant concentration should be maintained at
50/50 mix of coolant and distilled water. The level
of coolant should be maintained at the “COLD FILL”
range in the coolant reservoir. Engine coolant system
anti-freeze and anti-corrosive strength should be checked
and serviced at the mileage or equivalent hour intervals
specified by the maintenance schedule. Refer to your
Owner Guide for additional information.
Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) Fuel The diesel engine requires ultra low sulfur diesel fuel to control exhaust emissions, especially when combined with new exhaust treatment devices such as a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF). It is always important to make
sure the proper fuel is used because use of improper fuel (e.g., high level of biodiesel fuel or a high sulfur diesel fuel) may cause serious engine damage. Use of biodiesel is acceptable as long as the content is no higher than 5% (B5). If the biodiesel is rated higher than B5 (such as B10 or B20), it may damage fuel system components.
Diesel fuel quality is critical for reliable engine operation. Motorcraft
® Cetane
Booster & Performance Improver can
be added to improve fuel economy,
starting ability, and reduce engine wear.
To avoid cold weather fuel gelling, add
Motorcraft
® Anti-Gel & Performance
Improver to every new tank of fuel. Draining the Water Separator
Water will gather in the frame-mounted water separator,
called the horizontal fuel conditioning module (HFCM).
The water separator should be drained monthly, or
sooner if the “WATER IN FUEL” lamp illuminates.
Exhaust System
To control exhaust emissions, your diesel Super Duty
is equipped with an exhaust system with clean diesel
after-treatment technology which includes a diesel
oxidation catalytic converter and a diesel particulate
filter (DPF). Do not modify the exhaust after-treatment.
See your Owner’s Guide and Diesel Supplement for
more information.
Checking the Air Filter
Your vehicle has an air filtration system with a restriction
indicator gauge that will alert you when you need to
change your filter. The gauge has a viewable indicator
located underhood on the air filter assembly which
should be inspected every oil change.
Engine Oil Specifications for Diesel Engines
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5
1
2
3
4
671513141610
Heavier 15W-40 and 5W-40 engine oils are
recommended for temperatures over 50˚F (10˚C) and
must be used for heavy duty driving and trailer towing.
Use Motorcraft oil or an equivalent oil conforming to
Ford specification WSS-M2C171–E or API service
categories CJ-4 or CJ-4/SM. It is important to use these
oils because they are compatible with the emission
control equipment of your vehicle to meet the more
stringent emission standards.
Under normal conditions, the engine oil and filter need
to be changed at 10,000 mi (16,093 km) or 6 month
intervals (whichever comes first). Under severe
conditions, the intervals are sooner; 5,000 mi (8,046
km) or 3 months (whichever comes first). Refer to the
scheduled maintenance information chapter of the
Diesel Supplement for specific information on normal
and severe conditions. Use the same engine oil and
filter change intervals when using synthetic engine oil. TBC, please refer to the Tires,
Wheels and Loading chapter of your
Owner’s Guide for more information.
15. uPfiTTer (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with
the Upfitter package, these auxiliary
switches can be customized to
perform additional functions. The
switches deliver 10A, 15A or 30A
of battery power to whatever
accessory is chosen. Refer to the
Body Builder’s Layout Book or visit
www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/
non-html/Q117R1.pdf for more
detailed information.
16. auxiLiary Power PoinT
Your vehicle is equipped with a 12V
auxiliary power point which allows
you to power electrical devices
that require up to 12V. For more
information, please refer to your
Owner’s Guide.
17. auxiLiary inPuT JacK
(if equipped)
The auxiliary input jack allows you to
play music from your portable music
player through the vehicle speakers
with high fidelity.
18. usB PorT (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with
SYNC
®, you will have a USB port
which allows you to plug in media
playing devices, memory sticks and also to charge devices if they
support this feature. SYNC
® is a
hands-free communications and
entertainment system with special
phone and media features. For
more information, please refer to
the SYNC
® Supplement or to the
SYNC® section in the Navigation
Supplement. Please also feel free to
visit www.SyncMyRide.com.
fueL PumP shuT -off swiTch
This device stops the electric fuel
pump from sending fuel to the
engine when your vehicle has had a
substantial jolt. After an accident, if
the engine cranks but doesn’t start,
the switch may have been activated.
The fuel pump shut-off switch is
located on the passenger side of the
instrument panel. You have to open
the passenger side door and remove
the access panel to reset the switch.
For switch reset instructions, please
refer to your Owner’s Guide.
TeLescoPing
mirrors
(if equipped)
Your vehicle may
be equipped with
manual or power
telescoping
mirrors which can
extend out
2.75 inches
(70 mm). These
mirrors are especially useful when you are towing a
trailer. Manual mirrors can be
pushed out or pulled in to the
desired position. If your vehicle is
equipped with power telescoping
mirrors, you can simultaneously
position the mirrors using the control
switch on the door trim panel. Press
and hold t or u to telescope the
mirrors outboard or inboard.
7. message cenTer
The message center displays
information on your vehicle’s
operating functions, as well as
warning messages. Pressing the INFO
button lets you scroll through general
vehicle information such as odometer,
trip odometer, compass, average fuel
economy, distance to empty (fuel)
and engine hours. Engine hours
register how many hours the engine
has been running. This is especially
important if your vehicle is equipped
with a diesel engine as important
maintenance items (engine oil
changes and fuel filter changes) may
be based on engine hours. Please
refer to the scheduled maintenance
information in your Diesel Supplement
for more information.
8. Power rear sLider window
(if equipped)
Push the switch, (located behind the
steering wheel)
to open the rear
window. Pull to close
the rear window.
9. Tow/hauL swiTch
(if equipped)
To eliminate excessive transmission
shifting, activate the Tow/Haul
feature. This will reduce frequency
of transmission shifting and assist in
transmission cooling. This feature also
provides engine braking in all forward
gears when the transmission is in
the D (Overdrive) position; the engine braking will slow the vehicle and
assist the driver in controlling the
vehicle when descending a grade.
10. eLecTronic shifT on The
fL
y 4x4 sysTem (if equipped)
The electronic shift on the fly 4x4
system allows you to choose between
2WD, 4x4 HIGH or 4x4 LOW driving
modes. Choose 2WD to provide power
to the rear wheels only – used mainly
for street and highway driving. This
mode provides optimal smoothness
and fuel economy at high speeds.
Choose 4x4 HIGH to send power to
the rear and front wheels for extra
traction during winter and off-road
conditions. (Not intended for use on
dry pavement.) Choose 4x4 LOW when
you need extra gearing to provide
maximum power to all four wheels at
reduced speeds. This is intended for
use in situations such as deep sand,
steep grades or pulling a boat out of
the water. This mode is not intended
for use on dry pavement. Please refer
to the Driving chapter in your Owner’s
Guide for more information.
11. TracTion conTroL™
sysTem (if equipped)
Traction control ™ helps maintain
stability and steerability of your vehicle
during a variety of road conditions.
If your vehicle becomes stuck in the
snow, mud or sand, try turning off the
system to allow wheel spin and help
increase momentum to dig the vehicle
out. The system defaults to on and the
control will illuminate when turned off. 12. Power adJusT
aBLe
fooT PedaLs (if equipped)
Press the top of the control to move
the pedals further away from you or
press the bottom of the control to
move the pedals closer to you. The
pedals should only be adjusted when
the vehicle is stopped and in Park (P).
13. reverse sensing
(if equipped)
The reverse sensing system can warn
you if there is an object behind the
vehicle. The system will sound
a warning tone that increases in
frequency as the object gets closer
and will sound continuously when
the object is less than 10 inches
away. Note: Visibility aids do not
replace the need to watch where
the vehicle is moving. Refer to your
Owner’s Guide for safety information,
more detail and limitations.
14. TraiLer BraKe conTroLLer
(if equipped)
The Trailer Brake Controller (TBC)
helps ensure smooth and
effective trailer braking by
powering the trailer’s electric brakes
with a proportional output based on
the towing vehicle’s brake pressure.
Use the GAIN adjustment buttons
(+,–) and the manual control lever
to make adjustments. The system
will display any necessary messages
through your message center. For
complete information on using the
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1. service engine soon LighT
The service engine soon light

illuminates briefly when the ignition
is turned on. If it remains on after
the engine is started, the On Board
Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has
detected a malfunction. If the light is
blinking, an engine misfire is occurring
which could damage your catalytic
converter. Drive in a moderate fashion
and contact your authorized dealer
as soon as possible.
2. aBs w arning LighT
If the ABS light
stays illuminated
or continues to flash, a malfunction
has been detected, contact your
authorized dealer as soon as
possible. Normal braking is still
functional unless the brake warning
light is also illuminated.
3. airBag readiness LighT
The airbag readiness light

illuminates briefly when the ignition is
turned on. If this light fails to illuminate,
remains on or continues to flash after
the engine is started, contact your
authorized dealer as soon as
possible. A chime will also sound if
a malfunction in the indicator light
is detected.
4. BraKe sysTem
w arning LighT
The brake system warning light

illuminates briefly when the ignition
is turned on or when the parking
brake is applied to confirm that the
system is functional. If the light does
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