2013 Ford F450 Super Duty Crew Cab Quick Reference Guide Printing 2 - Page 9

Essential Information Failure to comply with the required cleaning procedure maintenance can result in damage to the DPF system that may not be covered under warranty. See your Diesel Supplement for more information. Fuel-efficient Transmission* Your vehicle has been designed to improve fuel economy by reducing fuel usage while coasting or decelerating. This may be perceived as a light to medium braking sensation when removing your foot from the accelerator pedal. 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: under the passenger side rear bench seat; Crew Cab: fastened to the floor behind the driver's side rear seat. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Level To help reduce emission levels from the exhaust of the diesel engine, your vehicle is equipped with a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system that relies upon diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) to operate properly. The SCR automatically injects DEF into the exhaust system to enable proper SCR function. Make sure that you check your vehicle's DEF level during the oil change service interval, but certain conditions or driving styles, such as trailer towing or fast rates of acceleration, will require the refilling of the DEF tank more often. See the scheduled maintenance information in your Diesel Supplement for more information. SOS Post-Crash Alert System™ The SOS Post-Crash Alert System™ provides audible and visual alarms in the event of a crash which causes the deployment of airbags or the activation of the safety belt pretensioners. The turn signals will flash and the horn will sound. To deactivate the system, press the hazard flasher control, or you can press on your remote transmitter. BRAKE OVER ACCELERATOR (BOA) FEATURE In the event that the accelerator pedal becomes stuck or entrapped, BOA will reduce engine power when the brake pedal is applied. Drivers who rest a foot on the brake pedal while pressing the accelerator pedal may activate BOA. See your Owner's Manual for complete details. Jack handle, lug wrench, lug wrench extension (only available on Dual Rear Wheel [DRW] vehicles) and wheel chock (only available on Single Rear Wheel [SRW] vehicles equipped with a diesel engine) Fuel Type/Tank Capacity/Flex Fuel* 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. Depending on your vehicle, your fuel tank size varies based on body style and/or 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 five 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. Tire Pressure Monitoring System* Your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure warning light when one or more of your tires is 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. For complete details on how to change your tire, refer to the Roadside Emergencies 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. DIESEL EXHAUST SYSTEM The Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) system helps reduce carbon emissions. This system requires completion of a periodic drive to clean or operator commanded regeneration procedure that is prompted through your information display. 16 *IF EQUIPPED *IF EQUIPPED 17