Ford E-250 (2006 year). Manual — part 3

Electronic throttle control (if
equipped): Illuminates when the
engine has defaulted to a
’limp-home’ operation. Report the
fault to a dealer at the earliest opportunity.

Check fuel cap: Illuminates when
the fuel cap may not be properly
installed. Continued driving with
this light on may cause the Service
Engine Soon warning light to come
on, refer to Fuel filler cap in the
Maintenance and Specification chapter.

Brake system warning light: To
confirm the brake system warning
light is functional, it will
momentarily illuminate when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
when the engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START,
or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the ON
position. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this
time, seek service immediately from your authorized dealer. Illumination
after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the
brake system should be inspected immediately by your authorized dealer.

Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is
dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may

occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle
checked by your authorized dealer.

Anti-lock brake system: If the
ABS light stays illuminated or
continues to flash, a malfunction has
been detected, have the system
serviced immediately by your
authorized dealer. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake
warning light also is illuminated.

P

!

BRAKE

ABS

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Airbag readiness: If this light fails
to illuminate when ignition is turned
to ON, continues to flash or remains
on, have the system serviced
immediately by your authorized dealer. A chime will also sound when a
malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been detected.

Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten
your safety belt. A chime will also
sound to remind you to fasten your
safety belt.

AdvanceTrac

威 (if equipped):

Flashes (two times per second)
when the AdvanceTrac

威 with RSC

system is active. If the light remains
on, or

⬙SERVICE RSC NOW⬙ is

displayed in the odometer display
with a chime, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized
dealer. (Flashes one time every two seconds when AdvanceTrac

威 with

RSC system has not yet initialized and is not available.) For further
information, refer to AdvanceTrac

威 with RSC stability enhancement

system in the Driving chapter.

If your vehicle is equipped with the AdvanceTrac

威 with RSC

system, then it was designed to be operated with RSC. Driving

without a functioning RSC

娂 system could be dangerous. Reduce speed

and proceed to an authorized dealer to have the system serviced
immediately.

Charging system: Illuminates when
the battery is not charging properly.

Low fuel: Illuminates when the fuel
level in the fuel tank is at or near
empty (refer to Fuel gauge in this
chapter).

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Check gauge: Illuminates when any
of the following conditions has
occurred:
• The engine coolant temperature

is high.

• The engine oil pressure is low.
• Flashes when Failsafe cooling mode has been activated.
Turn signal: Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.

High beams: Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.

Transmission control indicator
light (TCIL): Illuminates when the
overdrive function of the
transmission has been turned off,
refer to the Driving chapter. If the
light flashes steadily or does not illuminate, have the transmission
serviced soon, or damage may occur.

Transmission Tow/Haul light
(TCIL) (5.4L and 6.8L gasoline
engines only): Illuminates when
the Tow/Haul feature of the
transmission has been turned on,
refer to the Driving chapter.

Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver’s door
is opened.

Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the
driver’s door is opened.

Parking brake ON warning chime: Sounds when the parking brake is
set, the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph (5
km/h).

CHECK

GAGE

OVERDRIVE

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GAUGES

Speedometer: Indicates the
current vehicle speed.

Engine coolant temperature
gauge: Indicates engine coolant
temperature. At normal operating
temperature, the needle will be in
the normal range (between “H” and
“C”). If it enters the red section,
the engine is overheating. Stop
the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and
let the engine cool.

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is
running or hot.

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