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Driving When AdvanceTrac with RSC performs a normal system self-check, some drivers may notice a slight movement of the brake, and/or a rumble, grunting, or grinding noise after startup and when driving off. When an event occurs that activates AdvanceTrac with RSC you may experience the following: • A slight deceleration of the vehicle • The "sliding car" indicator light will flash. • A vibration in the pedal when your foot is on the brake pedal • If the driving condition is severe and your foot is not on the brake, the brake pedal may move as the systems applies higher brake forces. You may also hear a whoosh of air from under the instrument panel during this severe condition. • The brake pedal may feel stiffer than usual. Traction control system (TCS) Traction control is a driver aid feature that helps your vehicle maintain traction of the wheels, typically when driving on slippery and/or hilly road surfaces, by detecting and controlling wheel spin. Excessive wheel spin is controlled in two ways, which may work separately or in tandem: Engine traction control and brake traction control. Engine traction control works to limit drive-wheel spin by momentarily reducing engine power. Brake traction control works to limit wheel spin by momentarily applying the brakes to the wheel that is slipping. Traction control is most active at low speeds. in the instrument During traction control events the "sliding car" icon cluster will flash. If the TCS is activated excessively in a short period of time, the braking portion of the system may become temporarily disabled to allow the brakes to cool down. In this situation, TCS will use only engine power reduction or transfer to help control the wheels from over-spinning. When the brakes have cooled down, the system will regain all features. Anti-lock braking, RSC , and ESC are not affected by this condition and will continue to function during the cool-down period. The engine traction control and brake traction control system may be deactivated in certain situations. See the Switching off AdvanceTrac with RSC section following. 203 2010 Econoline (eco) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	4
Warning symbols in this guide	4
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL	5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	5
SPECIAL NOTICES	6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	6
Special instructions	6
Notice to owners of diesel-powered vehicles	6
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles	6
Using your vehicle as an ambulance	7
Using your vehicle as a stationary power source (PTO)	7
DATA RECORDING	7
Service Data Recording	7
Event Data Recording	8
Vehicle Modification Data Recording	10
CELL PHONE USE	10
EXPORT UNIQUE (NON–UNITED STATES/CANADA) VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION	11
Instrument Cluster	14
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	14
GAUGES	19
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	21
Selectable features (information menu)	21
Setup menu (vehicle customization and vehicle system check)	22
System warnings	26
Entertainment Systems	29
AUDIO SYSTEMS	29
AM/FM stereo system (if equipped)	29
AM/FM Single CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)	31
Auxiliary input jack (if equipped)	38
USB port (if equipped)	40
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	41
Satellite radio information (if equipped)	43
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	46
SYNC (IF EQUIPPED)	46
Climate Controls	47
HEATER ONLY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	47
Operating tips	47
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	48
Operating tips	49
REAR FAN SPEED ADJUSTMENT (IF EQUIPPED)	49
Lights	50
HEADLAMP CONTROL	50
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	50
High beams	50
Flash-to-pass	51
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	51
VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL AIM ADJUSTMENT (SEALED BEAM HEADLAMPS)	51
VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTMENT (AERODYNAMIC HEADLAMPS)	53
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	54
INTERIOR LAMPS	54
Dome lamps with rear headliner (if equipped)	54
Cargo lamps	55
Front and rear courtesy/reading lamps (if equipped)	55
BULB REPLACEMENT	55
Lamp assembly condensation	55
Using the right bulbs	56
Replacing exterior bulbs	57
Replacing headlamp bulbs (aerodynamic)	57
Replacing headlamps (sealed beam)	58
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs	58
Replacing side marker bulbs	59
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs	60
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	60
Replacing stop/turn/tail/side marker/backup lamp bulbs	61
Driver Controls	62
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	62
TILT STEERING WHEEL	63
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	63
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12V DC)	63
POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)	64
One-touch down	65
Accessory delay	65
INTERIOR MIRROR	65
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror (if equipped)	65
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	66
Power side view mirrors (if equipped)	66
Spotter mirror (if equipped)	66
Fold-away mirrors	67
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	68
Using speed control	68
Setting speed control	68
Disengaging speed control	68
Resuming a set speed	68
Increasing speed while using speed control	69
Reducing speed while using speed control	69
Turning off speed control	69
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	69
UPFITTER CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	70
Locks and Security	72
KEYS	72
POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED)	72
Memory lock	72
Autolock feature	72
Deactivating/activating autolock feature	73
Power door lock switch autolock enable/disable procedure	73
Autounlock feature	74
Deactivating/activating autounlock feature	74
Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure	74
Back cargo door lock (if equipped)	75
E-Guard Cargo Protection System™ (if equipped)	75
E-Guard Cargo Protection System™ features	75
E-Guard Cargo Protection System™ procedure	75
Emergency lock release	76
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	77
Two step door unlocking	78
One step door unlocking	78
Switching from two step to one step door unlocking	78
Locking the doors	79
Car finder	79
Sounding a panic alarm	79
Replacing the battery	79
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters	80
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters	80
Illuminated entry	81
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	81
Anti-theft indicator	82
Automatic arming	82
Automatic disarming	83
Replacement keys	83
Programming spare keys	83
Seating and Safety Restraints	85
SEATING	85
Non-adjustable head restraints	85
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)	86
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)	87
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	87
REAR SEATS	88
Rear captains chair adjust — passenger side only	88
Quick-release captains chair (7 passenger configuration- second row only)	89
Rear bench seat	90
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	93
Safety restraints precautions	93
Combination lap and shoulder belts	94
Vehicle sensitive mode	95
Automatic locking mode	96
When to use the automatic locking mode	96
How to use the automatic locking mode	96
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	96
Safety belt pretensioner	97
Front safety belt height adjustment	97
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	98
Conditions of operation	98
Belt-Minder	98
One-time disable	100
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature	101
Safety belt extension assembly	102
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	102
Important SRS precautions	103
Children and airbags	104
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	105
Determining if the system is operational	106
SOS Post-Crash Alert System™	106
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	107
Passenger airbag ON/OFF switch (if equipped)	107
Turning the passenger airbag off	108
Turning the passenger airbag back on	108
NHTSA deactivation criteria (excluding Canada)	110
Transport Canada deactivation criteria (Canada Only)	111
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	112
Important child restraint precautions	112
Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children	115
Transporting children	116
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	117
Infant and/or toddler seats	117
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	117
Attaching child safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) attachments	121
Combining safety belt and LATCH lower anchors for attaching child safety seats	124
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	124
Front passenger seating position	125
Second row bucket seats (Quads)	127
Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth row bench seats	128
Child booster seats	129
When children should use booster seats	130
Types of booster seats	131
The importance of shoulder belts	132
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance	133
Tires, Wheels and Loading	134
NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS	134
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS	135
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	135
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	136
Treadwear	136
Traction AA A B C	136
Temperature A B C	137
TIRES	137
Glossary of tire terminology	137
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	138
Tire inflation information	141
TIRE CARE	142
Inspecting your tires and wheel valve stems	142
Tire wear	143
Damage	143
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	144
Tire replacement requirements	144
Safety practices	145
Highway hazards	146
Tire and wheel alignment	146
Tire rotation	146
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	148
Information on “P” type tires	149
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	152
Information on “T” type tires	153
Location of the tire label	153
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) (IF EQUIPPED)	154
How to identify which type of pressure sensor is on your vehicle	156
Understanding your tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)	157
When your temporary spare tire is installed	157
When you believe your system is not operating properly	158
When inflating your tires	159
How temperature affects your tire pressure	159
TPMS reset procedure	160
Overview	160
Performing the TPMS reset procedure (Vehicles that have wheels with snap-in pressure sensors)	161
Performing the TPMS reset procedure (Vehicles that have wheels with banded pressure sensors)	163
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	166
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	167
Special loading instructions for owners of pick-up trucks and utility-type vehicles	174
TRAILER TOWING	174
Preparing to tow	185
Hitches	186
Safety chains	186
Trailer brakes	186
Integrated trailer brake controller (if equipped)	186
Trailer lamps	190
Using a step bumper (if equipped)	190
Driving while you tow	190
Servicing after towing	191
Trailer towing tips	191
Launching or retrieving a boat	192
RECREATIONAL TOWING	192
Driving	193
STARTING	193
Positions of the ignition	193
Preparing to start your vehicle	193
Important safety precautions	194
Starting the engine	195
Cold weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)	195
Guarding against exhaust fumes	196
Important ventilating information	196
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	196
BRAKES	198
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	198
Using ABS	199
ABS warning lamp	199
Parking brake	199
TRACTION CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	200
ADVANCETRAC WITH ROLL STABILITY CONTROL™ (RSC) STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	201
STEERING	206
TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)	206
PREPARING TO DRIVE	207
Vehicle stability and handling	207
Emergency maneuvers	208
BRAKE-SHIFT INTERLOCK	209
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	210
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transmission	210
Understanding the shift positions of the 5–speed automatic transmission (if equipped - 5.4L and 6.8L gasoline engines only)	212
Understanding the shift positions of the 5–speed automatic transmission (if equipped - diesel engines only)	215
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	217
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	218
REARVIEW CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	220
BLIND SPOT MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED)	222
VEHICLE USED AS A STATIONARY POWER SOURCE	223
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	224
Roadside Emergencies	225
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	225
Getting roadside assistance	225
Using roadside assistance	226
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	226
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH (DIESEL-POWERED AND STRIPPED CHASSIS VEHICLES ONLY)	227
Fuel pump shut-off (gas engines except stripped chassis)	228
FUSES AND RELAYS	229
Fuses	229
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	229
Passenger compartment fuse panel	230
Power distribution box	232
CHANGING THE TIRES	237
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	238
Full-size matching spare tire/wheel information	239
Stopping and securing your vehicle	239
Spare tire information	240
To remove the spare tire:	240
Tire change procedure	241
Replacing the tire	242
Stowing the flat/spare tire	245
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	246
JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	247
Preparing your vehicle	248
Connecting the jumper cables	248
Jump starting	250
Removing the jumper cables	251
WRECKER TOWING	253
Emergency towing	254
Customer Assistance	255
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	255
Away from home	255
Away from home–motorhome service	256
Additional Assistance	257
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	257
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	258
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	259
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	260
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	261
Obtaining a French Owner’s Guide	261
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	261
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	262
Cleaning	263
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	263
WAXING	264
PAINT CHIPS	264
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	264
ENGINE	265
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	266
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	266
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS	267
INTERIOR	267
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	268
UNDERBODY	268
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	269
Maintenance and Specifications	270
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	270
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	270
Working with the engine off	270
Working with the engine on	271
OPENING THE HOOD	271
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	272
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	273
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	273
ENGINE OIL	274
Checking the engine oil	274
Adding engine oil	275
Engine oil and filter recommendations	276
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	276
BATTERY	277
ENGINE COOLANT	280
Checking engine coolant	280
Adding engine coolant	281
Recycled engine coolant	283
Coolant refill capacity	283
Severe climates	283
What you should know about fail-safe cooling (if equipped)	284
How fail-safe cooling works	284
When fail-safe mode is activated	285
FUEL FILTER	286
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	286
Important safety precautions	286
Refueling	288
Fuel filler cap	289
FFV (Flex Fuel Vehicle) fuel cap	290
Choosing the right fuel	290
Cleaner air	291
Octane recommendations	291
FFV engine (if equipped)	291
Fuel quality	291
Running out of fuel	292
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	293
Measuring techniques	293
Filling the tank	293
Calculating fuel economy	294
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	294
Habits	294
Maintenance	295
Conditions	295
EPA fuel economy estimates	296
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	296
On-board diagnostics (OBD-II)	297
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	298
POWER STEERING FLUID	299
BRAKE FLUID	300
DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SLIP YOKE	300
TRANSMISSION FLUID	301
Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)	301
Low fluid level	302
Correct fluid level	302
High fluid level	304
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	304
Automatic transmission fluid filter	306
AIR FILTER	306
Changing the air filter element	307
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	308
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES	309
ENGINE DATA	313
Engine drivebelt routing	313
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	314
Safety Compliance Certification Label (complete Ford built vehicles)	314
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	315
Certification label for incomplete vehicles	315
TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS	316
Accessories	317
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	317
Exterior style	317
Interior style	317
Lifestyle	317
Peace of mind	318
Ford Extended Service Plan	319
FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS	319

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When AdvanceTrac

with RSC

performs a normal system self-check,

some drivers may notice a slight movement of the brake, and/or a

rumble, grunting, or grinding noise after startup and when driving off.

When an event occurs that activates AdvanceTrac

with RSC

you may

experience the following:

•

A slight deceleration of the vehicle

•

The “sliding car”

indicator light will flash.

•

A vibration in the pedal when your foot is on the brake pedal

•

If the driving condition is severe and your foot is not on the brake, the

brake pedal may move as the systems applies higher brake forces. You

may also hear a whoosh of air from under the instrument panel during

this severe condition.

•

The brake pedal may feel stiffer than usual.

Traction control system (TCS)

Traction control is a driver aid feature that helps your vehicle maintain

traction of the wheels, typically when driving on slippery and/or hilly

road surfaces, by detecting and controlling wheel spin.

Excessive wheel spin is controlled in two ways, which may work

separately or in tandem: Engine traction control and brake traction

control. Engine traction control works to limit drive-wheel spin by

momentarily reducing engine power. Brake traction control works to limit

wheel spin by momentarily applying the brakes to the wheel that is

slipping. Traction control is most active at low speeds.

During traction control events the “sliding car” icon

in the instrument

cluster will flash.

If the TCS is activated excessively in a short period of time, the braking

portion of the system may become temporarily disabled to allow the

brakes to cool down. In this situation, TCS will use only engine power

reduction or transfer to help control the wheels from over-spinning.

When the brakes have cooled down, the system will regain all features.

Anti-lock braking, RSC

, and ESC are not affected by this condition and

will continue to function during the cool-down period.

The engine traction control and brake traction control system may be

deactivated in certain situations. See the

Switching off AdvanceTrac

with RSC

section following.

Driving

203

2010 Econoline

(eco)

Owners Guide, 3rd Printing

USA

(fus)