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Tires, Wheels and Loading The above calculations also assume that the loads are positioned in your vehicle in a manner that does not overload the Front or the Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating specified for your vehicle on the Safety Compliance Certification Label found on the edge of the driver's door. Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles WARNING: For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle, see the Preparing to drive your vehicle section in the Driving chapter of this Owner's Guide. WARNING: Loaded vehicles may handle differently than unloaded vehicles. Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance, should be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Your vehicle can haul more cargo and people than most passenger cars. Depending upon the type and placement of the load, hauling cargo and people may raise the center of gravity of the vehicle. TRAILER TOWING Note: The trailer towing charts in this section apply to vehicles equipped with gasoline engines; for vehicles equipped with diesel engines, refer to your Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner's Guide Supplement. Your vehicle may tow a Conventional/Class IV trailer or fifth wheel trailer provided the maximum trailer weight is less than or equal to the maximum trailer weight listed for your engine and rear axle ratio on the following charts. To calculate your maximum trailer weight: For pickup trucks: Take curb weight, hitch hardware and the driver's weight, then subtract them from the GCWR listed for your vehicle series, engine, transmission and drive axle ratio (refer to the chart/table in the following text). This calculation will give you the maximum trailer weight possible for your vehicle. For chassis cabs and pickup trucks with aftermarket equipment: Weigh your vehicle at a certified scale and subtract this actual curb weight, hitch hardware, and the driver's weight from the GCWR listed for your vehicle series, engine, transmission and drive axle ratio (refer to 262 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	5
Warning symbols in this guide	5
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL	6
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	6
SPECIAL NOTICES	6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	6
Service Data Recording	7
Event Data Recording	7
Vehicle Modification Data Recording	8
Special instructions	9
Cell phone use	9
Notice to owners of diesel-powered vehicles	9
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles	10
Using your vehicle with a snowplow	10
Using your vehicle as an ambulance	10
Using your vehicle as a stationary power source (PTO)	11
Export unique (Non–United States/Canada) vehicle specific information	11
Instrument Cluster	14
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	14
GAUGES	21
Entertainment Systems	26
AUDIO SYSTEMS	26
AM/FM stereo system (if equipped)	26
AM/FM stereo single CD/satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)	28
Premium/Premium plus in-dash six CD/MP3/satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)	35
Auxiliary input jack (if equipped)	42
USB port (if equipped)	44
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	45
Satellite radio information (if equipped)	48
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	51
Quick start	51
To play a DVD in the DVD system:	52
To play a CD in the DVD system:	52
To play an MP3 disc in the DVD system:	53
To play an auxiliary source through the DVD system	53
To listen to audio over the headphones (Dual play mode):	54
Using the infrared (IR) wireless headphones:	55
Using wired headphones (not included):	55
To adjust display brightness:	55
DVD player controls	56
Remote control	59
Battery replacement	61
Headphones	62
Wireless headphones	62
Wired headphones	65
Operation	65
Single play/Dual play	65
Operation with an aftermarket audio system (Headphone only mode)	67
Menu mode	67
Angle mode	67
Aspect ratio	68
Language	68
Subtitles	69
Audio CDs	69
Playing MP3 discs	70
MP3 disc quality factors	70
CD, MP3 and CD player care	71
Playing a DVD	72
Slow play	73
Frame by frame	73
Headphone/auxiliary jacks	73
Audio displays	74
Audio interaction	74
Parental control for the DVD system	74
General information	75
Safety information	76
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance	77
Care and service of the DVD player	78
Environmental extremes	78
Temperature extremes	78
Humidity and moisture condensation	78
Foreign substances	78
Cleaning the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screen	78
Cleaning DVD and CD discs	79
Compatibility with aftermarket audio systems (headphone only mode)	79
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	79
SYNC (IF EQUIPPED)	79
Climate Controls	80
HEATER ONLY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	80
Operating tips	80
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS (IF EQUIPPED)	81
Operating tips	83
DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) SYSTEMS (IF EQUIPPED)	84
Operating tips	87
Lights	89
HEADLAMP CONTROL	89
Autolamp control (if equipped)	89
Fog lamp control (if equipped)	89
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	90
High beams	90
Flash to pass	90
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	91
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	91
Vertical and horizontal aim adjustment (sealed beam headlamps)	91
Vertical aim adjustment (aerodynamic headlamps)	93
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	94
MAP LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)	95
BULB REPLACEMENT	95
Lamp assembly condensation	95
Replacing exterior bulbs	96
Replacing headlamp bulbs (aerodynamic)	97
Replacing park/turn and sidemarker lamp bulbs (aerodynamic)	98
Replacing headlamp bulbs (sealed beam)	99
Replacing park/turn/sidemarker bulbs (sealed beam)	99
Replacing brake/tail/turn/back-up lamp bulbs - Pick-ups only	100
Replacing brake/tail/turn/back-up lamp bulbs - Chassis cabs only (if equipped)	101
Replacing cargo lamp and high-mount brakelamp bulbs	101
Replacing front clearance and identification lamp bulbs	102
Replacing fog lamp bulbs (if equipped)	102
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	102
Driver Controls	103
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	103
Windshield wiper rainlamp feature (if equipped with Autolamp)	104
TILT STEERING WHEEL	104
TRANSMISSION CONTROL	104
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	105
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	105
Storage compartment (if equipped)	105
CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	106
Center console/under-seat storage-Cabela’s Edition (if equipped)	106
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	107
POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)	108
One touch down	109
Window lock (if equipped)	109
Power rear slider window (if equipped)	109
Accessory delay	110
INTERIOR MIRROR	110
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror (if equipped)	110
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	111
Power side view mirrors (if equipped)	111
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	112
Fold-away mirrors	112
Powerfold mirrors	112
Telescoping mirrors (if equipped)	114
Memory mirrors (if equipped)	114
Mirror mounted side turn signal indicator (if equipped)	115
Clearance lamps (if equipped)	115
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	115
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	116
Setting speed control	116
Resuming a set speed	117
Increasing speed while using speed control	117
Reducing speed while using speed control	118
Turning off speed control	118
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	118
Audio control features	119
UPFITTER CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	121
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	122
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	123
Programming	124
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	125
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	126
Erasing HomeLink buttons	126
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	126
STANDARD MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	127
Selectable features	127
Info menu	127
Odometer/Trip odometer	127
Engine hour meter (if equipped)	127
Distance to empty (DTE)	128
Average fuel economy (AFE)	128
Setup menu	129
Oil Life XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW	129
Units (English/Metric)	130
Language	130
System check	130
Oil Life XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW	131
System warnings	131
OPTIONAL MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	137
Selectable features	137
Reset	137
Info menu	138
Odometer/Trip odometer	138
Engine hour meter (if equipped)	138
Distance to empty (DTE)	138
Average fuel economy (AFE)	139
Drive timer (Elapsed travel timer)	139
Setup menu	140
System check	140
Oil Life XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW	141
Units (English/Metric)	142
Autolamp	142
Autolock	142
Compass display (if equipped)	142
Compass zone/calibration adjustment	143
Language	144
System warnings	144
TAILGATE LOCK (IF EQUIPPED)	150
Tailgate removal	150
Tailgate step (if equipped)	151
Bed extender (if equipped)	152
Locks and Security	155
KEYS	155
POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED)	155
Smart locks (if equipped)	155
Autolock feature (if equipped)	156
Deactivating/activating autolock feature	156
Power door lock switch autolock enable/disable procedure	156
Keyless entry keypad autolock enable/disable procedure	157
Autounlock feature (if equipped)	157
Deactivating/activating autounlock feature	158
Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure	158
Keyless entry keypad autounlock enable/disable procedure	158
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED)	159
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	159
Two step door unlocking	160
One step door unlocking	160
Switching from two step to one step door unlocking	161
Locking the doors	161
Car finder	161
Sounding a panic alarm	161
Memory seats/adjustable pedals/mirrors (if equipped)	161
Activating the memory feature	162
Deactivating the memory feature	162
Replacing the battery	162
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters	163
How to program your remote entry transmitters	163
Perimeter lamps illuminated entry	164
Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps illuminated entry	165
Illuminated entry	165
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM	166
Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to memory seats, mirrors and pedals	166
Erasing personal code	167
Anti-scan feature	167
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry	167
SECURILOCK™ PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	168
Anti-theft indicator	168
Automatic arming	169
Automatic disarming	169
Replacement keys	169
Programming spare keys	169
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	171
Arming the system	171
Disarming the system	171
Triggering the anti-theft system	171
Seating and Safety Restraints	172
SEATING	172
Non-adjustable head restraints	172
Full bench seat (if equipped)	173
Captain’s chair (if equipped)	175
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	175
Using the manual lumbar support	176
Heated seats (if equipped)	177
Memory seats/power mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)	177
REAR SEATS	178
Adjustable head restraints (if equipped)	178
Cabela’s seat	179
Rear folding seat system with load floor (if equipped)	179
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	181
Safety restraints precautions	181
Combination lap and shoulder belts	182
Vehicle sensitive mode	183
Belt sensitive mode	183
Automatic locking mode	183
When to use the automatic locking mode	183
How to use the automatic locking mode	184
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	184
Energy management feature	185
Safety belt pretensioner (if equipped)	185
Front safety belt height adjustment	185
Safety belt with cinch tongue (Regular cab center seating position and Super Cab/Crew Cab rear center seating positions)	186
How to fasten the cinch tongue (Regular cab center seating position and Super Cab/Crew Cab rear center seating positions)	187
Lap belts	187
Adjusting the lap belt	187
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	188
Conditions of operation	189
Belt-Minder	189
One-time disable	191
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature (Driver only)	191
Safety belt extension assembly	192
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	193
Important SRS precautions	193
Children and airbags	195
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	195
Determining if the system is operational	197
S.O.S. Post Crash Alert	197
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles	197
Passenger airbag ON/OFF switch (if equipped)	198
Turning the passenger airbag off	198
Turning the passenger airbag back on	199
NHTSA deactivation criteria (excluding Canada)	200
Transport Canada deactivation criteria (Canada Only)	201
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	202
Important child restraint precautions	202
Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children	204
Transporting children	206
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	206
Infant and/or toddler seats	206
Installing child safety seats with automatic locking mode combination lap and shoulder belts (all front and rear outboard passenger seat positions)	207
Installing child safety seats in cinch tongue combination lap and shoulder belt seating positions (Regular Cab front center and Super/Crew cab rear center positions)	211
Installing child safety seats in the front row lap belt seating positions (Super Cab and Crew Cab)	214
Attaching child safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) attachments	215
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	215
Tether strap attachment (rear SuperCab only)	219
Child booster seats	220
When children should use booster seats	221
Types of booster seats	222
The importance of shoulder belts	223
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance	224
Tires, Wheels and Loading	225
NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS	225
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS	225
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	226
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	227
Treadwear	228
Traction AA A B C	228
Temperature A B C	228
TIRES	229
Glossary of tire terminology	229
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	230
Tire inflation information	232
TIRE CARE	233
Inspecting your tires	233
Tire wear	234
Damage	234
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	235
Tire Replacement Requirements	235
Safety practices	236
Highway hazards	237
Tire and wheel alignment	237
Tire rotation	238
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	240
Information on “P” type tires	240
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	243
Information on “T” type tires	244
Location of the tire label	244
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) (IF EQUIPPED)	245
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	247
When your temporary spare tire is installed	247
When you believe your system is not operating properly	248
When inflating your tires	249
How temperature affects your tire pressure	249
TPMS reset procedure (if applicable)	250
Overview	250
TPMS reset procedure	252
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	255
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	256
Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles	262
TRAILER TOWING	262
Preparing to tow	265
Hitches	265
Hitch rating	266
Weight distributing hitch	266
Safety chains	267
Trailer brakes	267
Integrated trailer brake controller (if equipped)	267
Trailer lamps	271
Driving while you tow	271
Servicing after towing	272
Trailer towing safety tips	272
General	272
Loading	272
Braking	273
Backing up	273
Tires	273
Launching or retrieving a boat	273
RECREATIONAL TOWING	274
Driving	275
STARTING	275
Positions of the ignition	275
Preparing to start your vehicle	275
Important safety precautions	276
Starting the engine	277
Guarding against exhaust fumes	278
Important ventilating information	278
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER	278
BRAKES	280
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped)	280
ABS warning lamp	281
Using ABS	281
Parking brake	281
TRACTION CONTROL™ (IF EQUIPPED)	282
STEERING	283
LIMITED-SLIP AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)	284
PREPARING TO DRIVE	284
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	285
Brake-shift interlock	285
Understanding the shift positions of the 5–speed automatic transmission	287
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	289
MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	289
Using the clutch	290
Recommended shift speeds	290
Reverse	291
Parking your vehicle	292
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	292
REARVIEW CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	294
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	296
Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS) 4x4 system (if equipped)	297
Electronic Shift On the Fly (ESOF) 4x4 system (if equipped)	297
Using a Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS) 4x4 system (if equipped)	299
Shifting from 2H (2WD) to 4H (4x4 High)	299
Shifting from 4H (4x4 High) to 2H (2WD)	300
Shifting from 4H (4x4 High) to 4L (4x4 Low)	300
Shifting from 4L (4x4 Low) to 4H (4x4 High) or 2H (2WD)	300
Using the N (Neutral) position	301
Using the Electronic Shift On the Fly (ESOF) 4x4 system (if equipped)	301
Positions of the electronic shift system	301
Shifting from 2WD to 4x4 HIGH	302
Shifting from 4x4 HIGH to 2WD	302
Shifting from 4x4 HIGH to 4x4 LOW	302
Shifting from 4x4 LOW to 4x4 HIGH or 2WD	303
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles	303
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	304
Basic operating principles	304
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	304
If your vehicle gets stuck	305
Emergency maneuvers	305
Parking	306
Normal characteristics	307
Sand	307
Mud and water	307
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	308
Driving on snow and ice	309
Maintenance and Modifications	310
VEHICLE USED AS A STATIONARY POWER SOURCE	311
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	311
SNOWPLOWING	312
Installing the snowplow	312
Operating the vehicle with the snowplow attached	313
Snowplowing with your airbag-equipped vehicle	313
Transmission operation while plowing	314
Roadside Emergencies	315
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	315
Getting roadside assistance	315
Using roadside assistance	316
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	316
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	317
FUSES AND RELAYS	318
Fuses	318
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	318
Passenger compartment fuse panel	319
Power distribution box	322
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE	327
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	327
T-Type/Mini-Spare Tire Information (Harley Davidson only)	329
Stopping and securing the vehicle	330
Location of the spare tire and tools	331
Removing the spare tire (with spare tire carrier only)	331
Tire change procedure	332
Installing dual rear wheel ornaments	340
Stowing the flat/spare tire	341
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	342
JUMP STARTING	343
Preparing your vehicle	343
Connecting the jumper cables	344
Jump starting	346
Removing the jumper cables	346
WRECKER TOWING	348
Emergency towing	349
Customer Assistance	350
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	350
Away from home	350
Additional assistance	351
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	352
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	352
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	353
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	354
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	354
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	355
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	356
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	356
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	356
Cleaning	357
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	357
WAXING	358
PAINT CHIPS	358
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	358
ENGINE	359
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	360
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	360
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS (EXCEPT HARLEY-DAVIDSON)	361
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE (HARLEY-DAVIDSON ONLY)	362
INTERIOR	363
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED, EXCEPT FOR THE KING RANCH F–250 AND F–350 CREW CAB)	363
LEATHER SEATS FOR THE KING RANCH F-250 AND F-350 CREW CAB ONLY (IF EQUIPPED)	364
UNDERBODY	365
FORD, LINCOLN AND MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	365
Maintenance and Specifications	367
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	367
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	367
Working with the engine off	367
Working with the engine on	367
OPENING THE HOOD	368
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	369
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	371
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	372
ENGINE OIL	372
Checking the engine oil	372
Adding engine oil	373
Engine oil and filter recommendations	374
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	374
BATTERY	375
ENGINE COOLANT	377
Checking engine coolant	377
Adding engine coolant	378

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The above calculations also assume that the loads are positioned in your

vehicle in a manner that does not overload the Front or the Rear Gross

Axle Weight Rating specified for your vehicle on the Safety Compliance

Certification Label found on the edge of the driver’s door.

Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and

utility-type vehicles

WARNING:

For important information regarding safe operation

of this type of vehicle, see the

Preparing to drive your vehicle

section in the

Driving

chapter of this

Owner’s Guide

WARNING:

Loaded vehicles may handle differently than

unloaded vehicles. Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and

increased stopping distance, should be taken when driving a heavily

loaded vehicle.

Your vehicle can haul more cargo and people than most passenger cars.

Depending upon the type and placement of the load, hauling cargo and

people may raise the center of gravity of the vehicle.

TRAILER TOWING

Note:

The trailer towing charts in this section apply to vehicles equipped

with gasoline engines; for vehicles equipped with diesel engines, refer to

your

Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide

Supplement.

Your vehicle may tow a Conventional/Class IV trailer or fifth wheel trailer

provided the maximum trailer weight is less than or equal to the

maximum trailer weight listed for your engine and rear axle ratio on the

following charts.

To calculate your maximum trailer weight:

For pickup trucks:

Take curb weight, hitch hardware and the driver’s

weight, then subtract them from the GCWR listed for your vehicle series,

engine, transmission and drive axle ratio

(refer to the chart/table in the

following text)

. This calculation will give you the maximum trailer

weight possible for your vehicle.

For chassis cabs and pickup trucks with aftermarket equipment:

Weigh your vehicle at a certified scale and subtract this actual curb

weight, hitch hardware, and the driver’s weight from the GCWR listed for

your vehicle series, engine, transmission and drive axle ratio

(refer to

2009 F-250/350/450/550

(f23)

Owners Guide, 3rd Printing

USA

(fus)

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