2011 Ford F350 Super Duty Crew Cab Diesel Supplement 5th Printing - Page 13
2011 Ford F350 Super Duty Crew Cab Manual
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Driving Idle control: • Your vehicle may have a factory option for a stationary elevated idle control (SEIC) through dash-mounted upfitter switches will allow the operator to elevate the idle rpm for extended idle periods, as well as aftermarket equipment such as PTO operation. This feature must be configured even if ordered from the factory. See your authorized dealer for required upfitting. Operation in snow and rain Vehicle operation in heavy snowfall or extreme rain conditions may feed excessive amounts of snow/water into the air intake system. This could plug/soak the air filter with snow and may cause the engine to lose power and possibly shut down. The following actions are recommended after operating the vehicle up to 200 miles (320 km) in snowfall or extreme rain: • Snow: At the earliest opportunity, open the hood and clear all the snow and ice from the air filter housing inlet (do not remove the foam filter) and reset the air filter restriction gauge. Note: Removal of the foam filter degrades vehicle performance during snow and hot weather conditions. • Extreme rain: The air filter will dry after about 15-30 minutes at highway speeds. At the earliest opportunity, open the hood and reset the air filter restriction gauge. Refer to Air filter and restriction gauge in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter of this supplement for more information. Operation in standing water Ingestion of water into the diesel engine can result in immediate and severe damage to the engine. If driving through water, slow down to avoid splashing water into the intake. If the engine stalls, and ingestion of water into the engine is suspected, do not try to restart the engine. Consult your dealer for service immediately. Engine block heater (if equipped) Refer to the Driving chapter in the Owner's Guide. 13 2011 Diesel (eco) Supplement, 5th Printing USA (fus)