Ford E-350 (2012 year). Manual — part 6

Note: If the SELECT/RESET stem is pressed during the calibration or
three minutes has elapsed since the beginning of the calibration without
driving the vehicle, the message center reverts back to normal operation
and the CAL will display until a successful calibration is carried out.

5. Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle less than 3 mph (5 km/h ) until the
CIRCLE SLOWLY TO CALIBRATE message changes to CALIBRATION
COMPLETED.

LANGUAGE = ENGLISH / SPANISH / FRENCH

Allows you to choose which language the message center will display in.
Selectable languages are English, Spanish, or French.

Waiting four seconds or pressing the RESET button cycles the message
center through each of the language choices.

Press the RESET button to set the language choice when the language
you want appears.

Press the SELECT/RESET stem for the next setup menu item or wait for
more than four seconds to return to the info menu.

HOLD RESET FOR SYSTEM CHECK

Press and hold the SELECT/RESET stem to select system check when
HOLD RESET FOR SYSTEM CHECK is displayed in the message center.
For each of the monitored systems, the message center will indicate
either an ok message or a warning message for two seconds. Pressing the
SELECT/RESET stem cycles the message center through each of the
systems being monitored.

The sequence of the system check report and how it appears in the
message center is as follows:

1. XXX% OIL LIFE (Gas engine only)

2. ENGINE HOURS

3. ENGINE IDLE HOURS

4. CHARGING SYSTEM

5. BRAKE SYSTEM

6. TBC GAIN = XX.X
NO TRAILER (if equipped and no trailer connected)

7. TBC GAIN = XX.X
OUTPUT = ////// (if equipped and trailer connected)

8. XX MILES TO E FUEL LEVEL XXX

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System warnings

System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your
vehicle’s operating systems.

In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will
cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for four
seconds.

The message center will display the last selected feature if there are no
more warning messages.

Types of messages and warnings:
• Some messages will appear briefly to inform you of something you

may need to take action on or be informed of.

• Some messages will appear once and then again when the vehicle is

restarted.

• Some messages will reappear after clearing or being reset if a problem

or condition is still present and needs your attention.

• Some messages can be acknowledged and reset by pressing the

SELECT/RESET stem. This allows you to use the full message center
functionality by clearing the message.

If the message will not reset or clear when pressing the SELECT/RESET
stem, you must address the problem in order to clear the message.

PARK BRAKE ENGAGED — Displayed when the parking brake is
applied (or not fully released).

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM — Displayed when a fault has been detected
by the ABS module.

SERVICE ADVANCETRAC — Displayed when the AdvanceTrac

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system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.

XXX MILES TO E FUEL LEVEL LOW — Displayed as an early
reminder of a low fuel condition.

WIRING FAULT ON TRAILER (if equipped) — Displayed and
accompanied by a single chime if there are certain faults in the vehicle
wiring and trailer wiring/brake system. Refer to Trailer towing in the
Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information.

TRAILER BRAKE MODULE FAULT (if equipped) — Displayed and
accompanied by a single chime, in response to faults sensed by the TBC.
Refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for
more information.

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TRAILER CONNECTED (if equipped) — Displayed when a correct
trailer connection (a trailer with electric trailer brakes) is sensed during
a given ignition cycle. Refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and
Loading chapter for more information.

TRAILER DISCONNECTED (if equipped) — Displayed and
accompanied by a single chime when a trailer connection becomes
disconnected, either intentionally or unintentionally, and has been sensed
during a given ignition cycle. Refer to Trailer towing in the Tires,
Wheels and Loading chapter for more information.

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW — Indicates the brake fluid level is low
and the brake system should be inspected immediately. Refer to Brake
fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

CHECK REAR PARK AID (if equipped) — Displayed when the
transmission is in R (Reverse). Refer to Reverse sensing system in the
Driving chapter.

LOW TIRE PRESSURE (if equipped) — Displayed when one or more
tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure. Refer to Inflating Your
Tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAULT (if equipped) — Displayed
when the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is malfunctioning. If the
warning stays on or continues to come on, have the system inspected by
your authorized dealer.

TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT (if equipped) — Displayed when
a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is in use. For
more information on how the system operates under these conditions,
refer to Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. If the warning stays
on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible

ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON — Displayed when the engine oil life
remaining is 5% or less. When oil life left is between 5% and 0%, the
ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON message will be displayed.

OIL CHANGE REQUIRED — Displayed when the oil life left reaches
0%, the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message will be displayed. OIL LIFE
OK displays after you have changed the oil.

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AUDIO SYSTEMS

AM/FM stereo system (if equipped)

WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that

drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may
take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of the vehicle. We recommend against the use of any
handheld device while driving, encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible and that you become aware of applicable state
and local laws that may affect use of electronic devices while driving.

Accessory delay: Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay which
allows you to operate the radio and other electrical accessories for up to
ten minutes after the ignition has been turned off or until either front
door is opened.

1.

/

: Press

/

to

manually go up or down the radio
frequency. Press and hold for a fast
advance through radio frequencies.
Also use in AUDIO mode to gain access to various settings.

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