Ford E-350 (2012 year). Manual — part 12

Operating tips
• To reduce fog build-up on the windshield during humid weather, place

the air flow selector in the

position.

• To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the

air flow selector in the OFF position.

• Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the

airflow to the back seats.

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of

the windshield.

• A small amount of air may be felt from the floor vent regardless of the

air distribution setting that is selected.

During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for
extended periods of time in gear, it is recommended to run the A/C in
the MAX A/C position, turn off the rear A/C unit (if equipped), reduce
blower fan speed from the highest setting and put the vehicle’s
transmission into the PARK gear position to continue to receive cool air
from your A/C system.

To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:

1. Select MIX.

2. Set the temperature control to maintain comfort.

3. Set the fan speed to HI.

REAR FAN SPEED ADJUSTMENT (IF EQUIPPED)

The rear fan controls adjust the
volume of air circulated in the rear
of the vehicle.

Climate Controls

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HEADLAMP CONTROL

Turns the lamps off.

Turns on the parking lamps,

instrument panel lamps, license
plate lamps and tail lamps.

Turns the headlamps on.

High beams
• Push the lever toward the

instrument panel to activate.

• Pull the lever toward you to

deactivate.

Flash-to-pass

Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.

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Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)

Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output.

To activate:
• the ignition must be in the on position and
• the headlamp control is in the off or parking lamp position.

WARNING: Always remember to turn on your headlamps at
dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp

(DRL) system does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not
provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate
your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel and all applicable
switches in the vehicle during
headlamp and parking lamp
operation.
• Move the control up or down to

adjust the intensity of the panel
lighting.

• Move the control to the full

upright position, past detent, to
turn on the interior lamps.

Note: If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is
installed, the dimmer switch requires re-calibration. Rotate the dimmer
switch from the full dim position to the full dome/on position to reset.
This will ensure that your displays are visible under all lighting
conditions.

The dome lamp will not illuminate if the control switch is not rotated
past the detent.

Lights

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VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL AIM ADJUSTMENT (SEALED BEAM
HEADLAMPS)

The headlamps on your vehicle are intended to be aimed using
mechanical aimers. If mechanical aimers are used and the cross-car sight
line is in any way blocked, set the legs of the universal adaptor all to the
same setting, such that the cross-car sight line is no longer blocked, per
the instructions for the brand of mechanical aimer used. You can also
aim the headlamps visually using the procedure below.

To adjust the headlamps:

1. Park your vehicle on a level surface about 25 feet (7.6 meters) away
from a vertical plain surface (3). Check your headlamp alignment at
night or in a dark area so that you can see the headlamp beam pattern.
• (1) 8 feet (2.4 meters)
• (2) Center height of lamp to

ground

• (3) 25 feet (7.6 meters)
• (4) Horizontal reference line
• (5) Center of headlamps
• (6) Center line of the vehicle
2. The center of the headlamp is
marked either on the lens (a circle
or cross marker) or on the bulb shield, internal to the lamp (mark or
feature). Measure the height from the center of your headlamp to the
ground (2) and mark an 8 foot (2.4 meter) long horizontal line on the
wall or screen (1) at this height (masking tape works well).

3. Turn on the low beam headlamps
and open the hood.

4. Locate the high intensity area of
the beam pattern and place the top
edge of the intensity zone even with
the horizontal reference line (4). If
the top edge of the high intensity
area is not even with the horizontal
line, follow the next step to adjust
it.

Lights

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