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Index Event data recording ...6 Exhaust fumes ...196 F Fail safe cooling ...282 Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ...283 Fluid capacities ...305 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles preparing to drive your vehicle ...207 Fuel ...283 calculating fuel economy ...290 cap ...286 capacity ...305 choosing the right fuel ...288 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates ...293 detergent in fuel ...288 filling your vehicle with fuel ...283, 286, 290 filter, specifications ...283, 304 fuel pump shut-off switch ...226 improving fuel economy ...290 octane rating ...288, 309 quality ...289 running out of fuel ...289 safety information relating to automotive fuels ...283 Fuel - flex fuel vehicle (FFV) ...283, 288 Fuses ...228 G Garage door opener ...61 Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ...286 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) ...290 Gauges ...19 H Hazard flashers ...226 Head restraints ...92 Headlamps ...47 aiming ...50 bulb specifications ...53 daytime running lights ...47 flash to pass ...48 high beam ...47 replacing bulbs ...54 turning on and off ...47 Heating heater only system ...44, 46 heating and air conditioning system ...45 Hood ...269 I Ignition ...193, 309 Illuminated visor mirror ...60 Infant seats (see Safety seats) ...124 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ...295 Instrument panel cleaning ...265 cluster ...14 lighting up panel and interior ...48 J Jack ...235 positioning ...235 storage ...235 Jump-starting your vehicle ...245 317 2009 Econoline (eco) Owners Guide, 2nd 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
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	6
Vehicle Modification Data Recording	7
Special instructions	8
Notice to owners of diesel-powered vehicles	8
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles	8
Using your vehicle as an ambulance	9
Using your vehicle as a stationary power source (PTO)	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
Entertainment Systems	22
AUDIO SYSTEMS	22
AM/FM stereo system (if equipped)	22
AM/FM Single CD/MP3 sound system (if equipped)	24
Premium/Audiophile AM/FM in-dash six CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)	29
Auxiliary input jack (if equipped)	36
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	37
Satellite radio information (if equipped)	40
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	43
Climate Controls	44
HEATER ONLY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	44
Operating tips	44
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	45
Operating tips	45
REAR FAN SPEED ADJUSTMENT (IF EQUIPPED)	46
Lights	47
HEADLAMP CONTROL	47
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	47
High beams	47
Flash to pass	48
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	48
VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL AIM ADJUSTMENT (SEALED BEAM HEADLAMPS)	48
VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTMENT (AERODYNAMIC HEADLAMPS)	50
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	51
INTERIOR LAMPS	51
Dome lamps with rear headliner	51
Cargo lamps	52
Front and rear courtesy/reading lamps	52
BULB REPLACEMENT	52
Headlamp condensation	52
Using the right bulbs	53
Replacing exterior bulbs	54
Replacing headlamp bulbs (aerodynamic)	54
Replacing headlamps (sealed beam)	55
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs	55
Replacing side marker bulbs	56
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs	57
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	57
Replacing stop/turn/tail/side marker/backup lamp bulbs	58
Driver Controls	59
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	59
TILT STEERING WHEEL	60
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	60
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	60
Storage compartment (if equipped)	61
Installing a garage door opener (if equipped)	61
Electronic compass/temperature display (if equipped)	62
Outside air temperature	62
Compass	62
Compass zone adjustment	62
Compass calibration adjustment	63
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	63
POWER WINDOWS	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
Setting 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	70
UPFITTER CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	70
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	71
Selectable features	71
Info menu	71
Odometer/Trip odometer	71
Distance to empty (DTE)	72
Average fuel economy (AFE)	72
Setup menu	73
Units (English/Metric)	73
Language	73
Autolock	74
Autounlock	74
Park Aid (if equipped)	74
Oil Life Reset and Start Value	75
System check	75
System warnings	76
Locks and Security	80
KEYS	80
POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED)	80
Memory lock	80
Autolock feature	80
Deactivating/activating autolock feature	81
Power door lock switch autolock enable/disable procedure	81
Back cargo door lock (if equipped)	82
E-Guard Cargo Protection System™ (if equipped)	82
E-Guard Cargo Protection System™ features	82
E-Guard Cargo Protection System™ procedure	82
Emergency lock release	83
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	84
Two step door unlocking	85
One step door unlocking	85
Switching from two step to one step door unlocking	85
Locking the doors	86
Car finder	86
Sounding a panic alarm	86
Replacing the battery	86
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters	87
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters	87
Illuminated entry	88
SECURILOCK™ PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	88
Anti-theft indicator	89
Automatic arming	89
Automatic disarming	89
Replacement keys	90
Programming spare keys	90
Seating and Safety Restraints	92
SEATING	92
Non-adjustable head restraints	92
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)	93
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)	94
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	94
REAR SEATS	95
Rear captains chair adjust — passenger side only	95
Quick-release captains chair (7 passenger configuration- second row only)	96
Rear bench seat	97
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	100
Safety restraints precautions	100
Combination lap and shoulder belts	101
Vehicle sensitive mode	102
Automatic locking mode	103
When to use the automatic locking mode	103
How to use the automatic locking mode	103
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	104
Safety belt pretensioner	104
Front safety belt height adjustment	105
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	105
Conditions of operation	105
Belt-Minder	106
One-time disable	108
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature	108
Safety belt extension assembly	109
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	110
Important SRS precautions	110
Children and airbags	112
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	112
Determining if the system is operational	114
S.O.S. Post Crash Alert	114
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	114
Passenger airbag ON/OFF switch (if equipped)	115
Turning the passenger airbag off	115
Turning the passenger airbag back on	116
NHTSA deactivation criteria (excluding Canada)	118
Transport Canada deactivation criteria (Canada Only)	119
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	120
Important child restraint precautions	120
Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children	122
Transporting children	124
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	124
Infant and/or toddler seats	124
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	125
Attaching child safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) attachments	128
Combining safety belt and LATCH lower anchors for attaching child safety seats	131
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	131
Front passenger seating position	132
Second row bucket seats (Quads)	134
Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth row bench seats	135
Child booster seats	135
When children should use booster seats	136
Types of booster seats	137
The importance of shoulder belts	138
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance	139
Tires, Wheels and Loading	140
NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS	140
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS	141
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	141
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	142
Treadwear	142
Traction AA A B C	142
Temperature A B C	143
TIRES	143
Glossary of tire terminology	143
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	144
Tire inflation information	147
TIRE CARE	148
Inspecting your tires	148
Tire wear	149
Damage	149
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	150
Tire Replacement Requirements	150
Safety practices	151
Highway hazards	152
Tire and wheel alignment	152
Tire rotation	152
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	154
Information on “P” type tires	155
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	158
Information on “T” type tires	159
Location of the tire label	159
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) (IF EQUIPPED)	160
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	162
When your temporary spare tire is installed	162
When you believe your system is not operating properly	162
When inflating your tires	164
How temperature affects your tire pressure	164
TPMS reset procedure (if applicable)	164
Overview	164
TPMS reset procedure	166
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	169
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	170
Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles	176
TRAILER TOWING	177
Preparing to tow	186
Hitches	186
Safety chains	186
Trailer brakes	186
Integrated trailer brake controller (if equipped)	187
Trailer lamps	190
Using a step bumper (if equipped)	190
Driving while you tow	191
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
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	209
Brake-shift interlock	209
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
VEHICLE USED AS A STATIONARY POWER SOURCE	222
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	223
Roadside Emergencies	224
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	224
Getting roadside assistance	224
Using roadside assistance	225
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	226
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH (DIESEL-POWERED AND STRIPPED CHASSIS VEHICLES ONLY)	226
Fuel pump shut-off (gas engines except stripped chassis)	227
FUSES AND RELAYS	228
Fuses	228
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	228
Passenger compartment fuse panel	228
Power distribution box	231
CHANGING THE TIRES	235
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	236
Full-size Matching Spare Tire/Wheel Information	238
Stopping and securing your vehicle	238
Spare tire information	238
To remove the spare tire:	238
Tire change procedure	239
Replacing the tire	240
Stowing the flat/spare tire	243
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	244
JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	245
Preparing your vehicle	246
Connecting the jumper cables	246
Jump starting	248
Removing the jumper cables	249
WRECKER TOWING	251
Emergency towing	252
Customer Assistance	253
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	253
Away from home	253
Away from home–motorhome service	254
Additional Assistance	255
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	255
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	256
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	257
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	258
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	258
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	259
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	259
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	260
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	260
Cleaning	261
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	261
WAXING	262
PAINT CHIPS	262
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	262
ENGINE	263
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	264
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	264
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS	265
INTERIOR	265
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	266
UNDERBODY	266
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	267
Maintenance and Specifications	268
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	268
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	268
Working with the engine off	268
Working with the engine on	268
OPENING THE HOOD	269
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	269
Engine compartment component locations	269
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	270
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	271
ENGINE OIL	271
Checking the engine oil	271
Adding engine oil	273
Engine oil and filter recommendations	273
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	273
BATTERY	274
ENGINE COOLANT	277
Checking engine coolant	277
Adding engine coolant	278
Recycled engine coolant	281
Coolant refill capacity	281
Severe climates	281
What you should know about fail-safe cooling (if equipped)	282
How fail-safe cooling works	282
When fail-safe mode is activated	282
FUEL FILTER	283
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	283
Important safety precautions	283
Refueling	286
Fuel filler cap	286
FFV (Flex Fuel Vehicle) fuel cap	287
Choosing the right fuel	288
Cleaner air	288
Octane recommendations	288
Unleaded Gasoline Engines	288
FFV engine	288
Fuel quality	289
Unleaded gasoline engines	289
FFV engine (if equipped)	289
Running out of fuel	289
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	290
Measuring techniques	290
Filling the tank	290
Calculating fuel economy	291
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	291
Habits	291
Maintenance	292
Conditions	292
EPA fuel economy estimates	293
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	293
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	294
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	295
POWER STEERING FLUID	296
BRAKE FLUID	297
DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SLIP YOKE	298
TRANSMISSION FLUID	298
Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)	298
Low fluid level	299
Correct fluid level	299
High fluid level	301
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	301
Automatic transmission fluid filter	302
AIR FILTER	302
Changing the air filter element	303
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	304
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES	305
ENGINE DATA	309
Engine drivebelt routing	309
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	310
Safety Compliance Certification Label (complete Ford built vehicles)	310
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	311
Certification label for incomplete vehicles	311
TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS	312
Accessories	313
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	313
Exterior style	313
Interior style	313
Lifestyle	313
Peace of mind	313

Match case Limit results 1 per page

Event data recording

....................

Exhaust fumes

..........................

196

Fail safe cooling

........................

282

Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV)

....

283

Fluid capacities

.........................

305

Four-Wheel Drive vehicles

preparing to drive your

vehicle

.....................................

207

Fuel

............................................

283

calculating fuel economy

.......

290

cap

...........................................

286

capacity

...................................

305

choosing the right fuel

...........

288

comparisons with EPA fuel

economy estimates

.................

293

detergent in fuel

.....................

288

filling your vehicle with

fuel

...........................

283, 286, 290

filter, specifications

........

283, 304

fuel pump shut-off switch

.....

226

improving fuel economy

........

290

octane rating

...................

288, 309

quality

......................................

289

running out of fuel

.................

289

safety information relating to

automotive fuels

.....................

283

Fuel - flex fuel vehicle

(FFV)

.................................

283, 288

Fuses

..........................................

228

Garage door opener

....................

Gas cap (see Fuel cap)

............

286

Gas mileage

(see Fuel economy)

.................

290

Gauges

.........................................

Hazard flashers

.........................

226

Head restraints

...........................

Headlamps

...................................

aiming

........................................

bulb specifications

....................

daytime running lights

.............

flash to pass

..............................

high beam

.................................

replacing bulbs

.........................

turning on and off

....................

Heating

heater only system

.............

44, 46

heating and air conditioning

system

.......................................

Hood

..........................................

269

Ignition

...............................

193, 309

Illuminated visor mirror

.............

Infant seats

(see Safety seats)

.....................

124

Inspection/maintenance (I/M)

testing

........................................

295

Instrument panel

cleaning

...................................

265

cluster

........................................

lighting up panel and

interior

.......................................

Jack

............................................

235

positioning

...............................

235

storage

.....................................

235

Jump-starting your vehicle

......

245

2009 Econoline

(eco)

Owners Guide, 2nd Printing

USA

(fus)

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