2015 Ford F450 Super Duty Crew Cab Quick Reference Guide Printing 2 - Page 10

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID LEVEL To help reduce emission levels from the exhaust of the diesel engine, your vehicle is equipped with a selective catalytic reduction system that relies upon diesel exhaust fluid to operate properly. The selective catalytic reduction system automatically injects diesel exhaust fluid into the exhaust system to enable proper selective catalytic reduction system function. Make sure that you check your vehicle's diesel exhaust fluid level during the oil change service interval, but certain conditions or driving styles, such as trailer towing or fast rates of acceleration, requires refilling the diesel exhaust fluid tank more often. See the scheduled maintenance information in your Diesel Supplement for more information. BRAKE OVER ACCELERATOR FEATURE In the event that the accelerator pedal becomes stuck or entrapped, apply steady and firm pressure to the brake pedal to slow the vehicle and reduce engine power. See your Owner's Manual for complete details. LOCATION OF SPARE TIRE AND TOOLS* If your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire, jack and associated tools, refer to the following table for their locations: Tool Spare tire (pick-up trucks only) Jack Location Under the vehicle, just forward of the rear bumper. Regular cab and Crew Cab: fastened to the floor pan behind rear-most seat on passenger side. SuperCab: under the rear bench seat on the passenger side. Regular cab: fastened to the floor behind the driver seat. SuperCab: fastened to the floor under the rear seat. Crew Cab: fastened to the floor behind the rear seat on the driver side. In the glove box. DIESEL ENGINE BRAKING FEATURE* In diesel-equipped vehicles, you can use this feature along with the tow haul mode. When active, the engine braking feature helps to increase engine braking at higher engine speeds, providing better grade descent control with less brake and transmission wear and tear. Press on the instrument panel to switch the system on and off. FUEL TYPE, TANK CAPACITY AND FLEX FUEL* Depending on your vehicle, your fuel tank size varies based on body style and engine configuration. Refer to the Capacities and Specifications section in your Owner's Manual for more details. Flex fuel vehicles have a yellow ring around the top of the fuel filler inlet (tube) and can use either regular unleaded fuel or E85 ethanol fuel. It is best not to alternate repeatedly between gasoline and E85. If you do switch fuels, it is recommended that you add as much fuel as possible-at least half a tank. Do not add less than 5 gallons (18.9 liters) when refueling. You should drive the vehicle immediately after refueling for at least 5 miles (8 km) to allow the vehicle to adapt to the change in ethanol concentration. If you exclusively use E85 fuel, it is recommended to fill the fuel tank with regular unleaded gasoline at each scheduled oil change. If you do not have a flex fuel vehicle, then only use "Regular" unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87. Do not use E85 fuels, because your vehicle was not designed to run on fuels with more than 15% ethanol. DIESEL FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS Ford recommends that you use only the diesel fuels that meet either the ASTM D975 diesel or the ASTM D7467 B6-B20 biodiesel industry specifications. Outside of North America, use fuels meeting EN590 or equivalent local market standard. Diesel fuel is adjusted seasonally for colder temperatures. For best results at temperatures below 20°F (-7°C), it is recommended to use a diesel fuel that has been seasonally adjusted for the weather. ADDITIONAL TRAILER TOWING FEATURES* For more details, see the Towing section of your Owner's Manual. Jack handle, lug wrench, lug wrench extension (only available on Dual Rear Wheel vehicles) and wheel chock (only available on Single Rear Wheel vehicles equipped with a diesel engine) Key and spare tire lock TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM Your vehicle has been equipped with a system that displays a low tire pressure warning light when one or more of your tires are significantly under-inflated. If this happens, stop and check your tires as soon as possible. Inflate them to the proper pressure. Refer to the Wheels and Tires chapter in your Owner's Manual for more information. DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER SYSTEM The system helps reduce carbon emissions, and requires the completion of periodic drives to clean it. The information display prompts you to complete an operatorcommanded regeneration procedure. Failure to comply with the required cleaning procedure maintenance can result in damage to the diesel particulate filter system that may not be covered under your warranty. See your Diesel Supplement for more information. For complete details on how to change your tire, refer to the Wheels and Tires chapter in your Owner's Manual. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Your new Ford Super Duty comes with the assurance and support of 24-hour emergency roadside assistance. To receive roadside assistance in the United States, call 1-800-241-3673. In Canada, call 1-800-665-2006. 18 *IF EQUIPPED *IF EQUIPPED 19