Ford E-250 (2006 year). Manual — part 11

OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)

The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according to
your option package.

Storage compartment (if equipped)

Press the release on the door to
open the storage compartment.

The storage compartment may be
used to secure sunglasses or a
similar object.

Installing a garage door opener (if equipped)

The storage compartment can be converted to accommodate a variety of
aftermarket garage door openers:

1. Place VELCRO

威 hook onto side of

aftermarket transmitter opposite of
actuator control.

2. Place the transmitter into storage
compartment, control down.

3. Place the provided height
adaptors onto the back of the
GARAGE control as needed.

4. Press the GARAGE control to
activate the transmitter.

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Electronic compass/temperature display (if equipped)

Outside air temperature

The outside temperature display is
contained in the overhead console.

The temperature display can be
turned off and on by pressing the
SELECT control on the overhead
console. The temperature can be
displayed in Centigrade or
Fahrenheit by pressing the SELECT
control.

If the outside temperature falls
below 3°C (38°F), the display will alternate from “ICE” to the outside
temperature at a two second rate for one minute.

Compass

The compass display is contained in the overhead console. The vehicle
heading is displayed as one of N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W and NW.

The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large
buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magnetic
or metallic objects placed in or on the vehicle may also affect compass
accuracy. Adjustments may need to be made to the zone and calibration
of the compass.

Compass zone adjustment

1. Determine which magnetic zone
you are in by referring to the zone
map.

2. Turn the ignition to the ON
position.

73˚ NW

1

2

3

4

5

6

7 8 9 1011

12

13

14

15

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3. Press and hold the SELECT
control until VAR appears in the
display, then release. The display
should show the current zone
number.

4. Press the SELECT control until
the desired zone number appears.
The display will flash and then
return to normal operation. The zone is now updated.
Compass calibration adjustment

Perform this adjustment in an open
area free from steel structures and
high voltage lines:
• Press and hold the SELECT

control until CAL appears in the
display (approximately eight
seconds) and release.

• Drive the vehicle slowly (less

than 5 km/h [3 mph]) in circles until CAL indicator turns off in about
2–3 complete circles.

• The compass is now calibrated.

AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)
Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert
any other object in the power outlet as this will damage the
outlet and blow the fuse. Do not hang any type of accessory or
accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power
outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty.

The auxiliary power point is located
on the instrument panel.

A second power point (if equipped)
is located behind the driver’s seat on
the upper trim panel.

Do not use the power point for
operating the cigarette lighter
element (if equipped).

To prevent the fuse from being
blown, do not use the power
point(s) over the vehicle capacity of 12 VDC/180W.

9 VAR

CAL

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To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not use the power
point longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used.

Cigar/Cigarette lighter (if equipped)

Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter
socket.

Do not hold the lighter in with your hand while it is heating, this will
damage the lighter element and socket. The lighter will be released from
its heating position when it is ready to be used.

Improper use of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your
warranty.

POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)

Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let
children play with the power windows. They may seriously injure

themselves.

When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free
of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in

the proximity of the window openings.

Press and hold the bottom part of
the rocker switch to open the
window. Press and hold the top part
of the rocker switch to close the
window.

Accessory delay

With accessory delay, the window switches and radio may be used for up
to ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position, or
until any door is opened.

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