Ford E-250 (2009 year). Manual — part 3

Troubleshooting:

1. Do not connect the audio input jack to a line level output. Line level
outputs are intended for connection to a home stereo and are not
compatible with the AIJ. The AIJ will only work correctly with devices
that have a headphone output with a volume control.

2. Do not set the portable music player’s volume level higher than is
necessary to match the volume of the CD or FM radio in your audio
system as this will cause distortion and will reduce sound quality. Many
portable music players have different output levels, so not all players
should be set at the same levels. Some players will sound best at full
volume and others will need to be set at a lower volume.

3. If the music sounds distorted at lower listening levels, turn the
portable music player volume down. If the problems persist, replace or
recharge the batteries in the portable music player.

4. The portable music player must be controlled in the same manner
when it is used with headphones as the AIJ does not provide control
(play, pause, etc.) over the attached portable music player.

5. For safety reasons, connecting or adjusting the settings on your
portable music player should not be attempted while the vehicle is
moving. Also, the portable music player should be stored in a secure
location, such as the center console or the glove box, when the vehicle is
in motion. The audio extension cable must be long enough to allow the
portable music player to be safely stored while the vehicle is in motion.

GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION

Radio frequencies:

AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are:

AM: 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz

FM: 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz

Radio reception factors:

There are three factors that can affect radio reception:
• Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, the

weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.

• Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences,

traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.

• Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal

may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency
is displayed.

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CD/CD player care

Do:
• Handle discs by their edges only.

(Never touch the playing
surface).

• Inspect discs before playing.
• Clean only with an approved CD

cleaner.

• Wipe discs from the center out.

Don’t:
• Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods

of time.

• Clean using a circular motion.
CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in
(12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical
incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact
discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players.

Do not use any irregular shaped
CDs or discs with a scratch
protection film attached.

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CDs with homemade paper
(adhesive) labels should not be
inserted into the CD player as
the label may peel and cause the
CD to become jammed. It is
recommended that homemade
CDs be identified with
permanent felt tip marker rather
than adhesive labels. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please
contact your authorized dealer for further information.

Audio system warranty and service

MP3 track and folder structure

Your MP3 system recognizes MP3 individual tracks and folder structure
as follows:
• There are two different modes for MP3 disc playback: MP3 track mode

(system default) and MP3 folder mode. For more information on track
and folder mode, refer to Sample MP3 structure in the following
section.

• MP3 track mode ignores any folder structure on the MP3 disc. The

player numbers each MP3 track on the disc (noted by the .mp3 file
extension) from T001 to a maximum of T255.
Note: The maximum number of playable MP3 files may be less
depending on the structure of the CD and exact model of radio
present.

• MP3 folder mode represents a folder structure consisting of one level

of folders. The CD player numbers all MP3 tracks on the disc (noted
by the .mp3 file extension) and all folders containing MP3 files, from
F001 (folder) T001 (track) to F253 T255.

• Creating discs with only one level of folders will help with navigation

through the disc files.

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Sample MP3 structure

If you are burning your own MP3
discs, it is important to understand
how the system will read the
structures you create. While various
files may be present, (files with
extensions other than mp3), only
files with the .mp3 extension will be
played. Other files will be ignored
by the system. This enables you to
use the same MP3 disc for a variety
of tasks on your work computer,
home computer and your in vehicle
system.

In track mode, the system will display and play the structure as if it were
only one level deep (all .mp3 files will be played, regardless of being in a
specific folder). In folder mode, the system will only play the .mp3 files
in the current folder.
Satellite radio information (if equipped)
Satellite radio channels: SIRIUS broadcasts a variety of music, news,
sports, weather, traffic and entertainment satellite radio channels. For
more information and a complete list of SIRIUS satellite radio channels,
visit www.sirius.com in the United States, www.sirius-canada.ca in
Canada, or call SIRIUS at 1–888–539–7474.
Satellite radio reception factors: To receive the satellite signal, your
vehicle has been equipped with a satellite radio antenna located on the
roof of your vehicle. The vehicle roof provides the best location for an
unobstructed, open view of the sky, a requirement of a satellite radio
system. Like AM/FM, there are several factors that can affect satellite
radio reception performance:
• Antenna obstructions: For optimal reception performance, keep the

antenna clear of snow and ice build-up and keep luggage and other
material as far away from the antenna as possible.

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• Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway

overpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and thunderstorms can
interfere with your reception.

• Station overload: When you pass a ground based broadcast repeating

tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and result in an
audio mute.

Unlike AM/FM audible static, you will hear an audio mute when there is
a satellite radio signal interference. Your radio display may display NO
SIGNAL to indicate the interference.

SIRIUS satellite radio service: SIRIUS Satellite Radio is a subscription
based satellite radio service that broadcasts music, sports, news and
entertainment programming. A service fee is required in order to receive
SIRIUS service. Vehicles that are equipped with a factory installed
SIRIUS Satellite Radio system include:
• Hardware and limited subscription term, which begins on the date of

sale or lease of the vehicle.

• Use of online media player providing access to all SIRIUS music

channels over the internet using any computer connected to the
internet (U.S. customers only).

For information on extended subscription terms, contact SIRIUS at
1–888–539–7474.

Note: SIRIUS reserves the unrestricted right to change, rearrange, add
or delete programming including canceling, moving or adding particular
channels, and its prices, at any time, with or without notice to you. Ford
Motor Company shall not be responsible for any such programming
changes.

Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (ESN): This 12–digit
Satellite Serial Number is needed to activate, modify or track your
satellite radio account. You will need this number when communicating
with SIRIUS. While in Satellite Radio mode, you can view this number on
the radio display by pressing AUX and Preset 1 control simultaneously.

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Radio Display

Condition

Action Required

ACQUIRING

Radio requires more
than two seconds to

produce audio for the

selected channel.

No action required.

This message should

disappear shortly.

SAT FAULT

Internal module or

system failure

present.

If this message does

not clear within a short

period of time, or with

an ignition key cycle,

your receiver may have

a fault. See your

authorized dealer for

service.

INVALID CHNL

Channel no longer

available.

This previously

available channel is no

longer available. Tune

to another channel. If

the channel was one of

your presets, you may

choose another channel

for that preset button.

UNSUBSCRIBED

Subscription not
available for this

channel.

Contact SIRIUS at

1–888–539–7474 to

subscribe to the

channel or tune to

another channel.

NO TEXT

Artist information not

available.

Artist information not

available at this time on

this channel. The

system is working

properly.

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Radio Display

Condition

Action Required

NO TEXT

Song title information

not available.

Song title information

not available at this

time on this channel.

The system is working

properly.

NO TEXT

Category information

not available.

Category information

not available at this

time on this channel.

The system is working

properly.

NO SIGNAL

Loss of signal from

the SIRIUS satellite or

SIRIUS tower to the

vehicle antenna.

You are in a location

that is blocking the

SIRIUS signal (i.e.,

tunnel, under an

overpass, dense foliage,

etc). The system is

working properly. When

you move into an open

area, the signal should

return.

UPDATING

Update of channel

programming in

progress.

No action required. The

process may take up to

three minutes.

CALL SIRIUS
1–888–539–7474

Satellite service has

been deactivated by

SIRIUS Satellite

Radio.

Call SIRIUS at

1–888–539–7474 to

re-activate or resolve

subscription issues.

NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Your vehicle may be equipped with a navigation system. Refer to the
Navigation system supplement for further information.

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HEATER ONLY SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)

1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls
the volume of air circulated in the
vehicle.

2. Temperature selection:
Controls the temperature of the
airflow in the vehicle.

3. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the
vehicle. See the following for a brief description on each control.

VENT: Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents.

FLR: Distributes outside air through the floor vents.

OFF: Outside air is shut out and the climate system is turned off.

MIX: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and
the floor vents.

: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents.

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 during cold or warm

weather, 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 air

flow to the back seats.

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

the windshield.

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.

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MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)

1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls
the volume of air circulated in the
vehicle.

2. Temperature selection:
Controls the temperature of the
airflow in the vehicle.

3. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the
vehicle. Also controls the airflow for the rear auxiliary system (if
equipped). See the following for a brief description on each control.

MAX A/C: Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. Air flows from the
instrument panel vents only. If equipped with auxiliary A/C, auxiliary
airflow will be from the rear headliner vents.

NORM A/C: Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. Air flows from the
instrument panel vents only. If equipped with auxiliary A/C, auxiliary
airflow will be from the rear headliner vents.

VENT: Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents.

OFF: Outside air is shut out and the climate system is turned off.

FLR: Distributes outside air through the floor vents. If equipped with
rear auxiliary heater or A/C, auxiliary airflow will be from the rear floor
vents.

MIX: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and
floor vents. If equipped with rear auxiliary heater or A/C, auxiliary
airflow will be from the rear floor vents.

: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents. If

equipped with rear auxiliary heater or A/C, auxiliary airflow will be from
the rear floor vents.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

High beams

Push the lever toward the
instrument panel to activate. Pull
the lever towards you to deactivate.

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Flash to pass

Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel and all applicable
illuminated switches in the vehicle
during headlamp and parklamp
operation.

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.

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.

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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.

5. Locate the vertical adjuster (1)
for each headlamp. Adjust the aim
by turning the adjuster control
either clockwise (to adjust up) or
counterclockwise (to adjust down).

6. In addition to the horizontal line
marked in step 2, a pair of vertical
lines (5) must be marked at the
center line of the headlamps on the
wall or screen.

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7. On the wall or screen, locate the high intensity area of the beam
pattern. The left edge of the high intensity area should be even with the
vertical line corresponding to the headlamp under adjustment. If the left
edge of the high intensity area is not even with the vertical line, follow
the next step to adjust it.

8. Locate the horizontal adjuster (2) for each headlamp. Turn it
clockwise or counterclockwise, to place the left edge of the high
intensity area even with the vertical line corresponding to the headlamp
under adjustment.

VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTMENT (AERODYNAMIC HEADLAMPS)

The headlamps on your vehicle can only be vertically adjusted. Your
vehicle does not require horizontal aim adjustments.

To adjust the headlamps:

1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away.
• (1) 8 feet (2.4 meters)
• (2) Center height of lamp to

ground

• (3) 25 feet (7.6 meters)
• (4) Horizontal reference line
2. Measure the height from the
center of your headlamp (indicated
by a 3.0 mm circle on the lens) to
the ground and mark an 8 foot
(2.4 meter) horizontal reference line
on the vertical wall or screen at this height (a piece of masking tape
works well).

3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and
open the hood. Cover one of the headlamps so no light hits the wall.

4. On the wall or screen you will
observe a light pattern with a
distinct horizontal edge towards the
right. If this edge is not at the
horizontal reference line, the beam will need to be adjusted so the edge
is at the same height as the horizontal reference line.

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5. Locate the vertical adjuster on
the back of each headlamp, then use
a long Phillips #2 screwdriver to
turn the adjuster either
counterclockwise (to adjust down)
or clockwise (to adjust up) aligning
the upper edge of the light pattern
up to the horizontal line.

6. Repeat step 3–5 for the other
headlamp.

7. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
• Push down to activate the left

turn signal.

• Push up to activate the right turn

signal.

INTERIOR LAMPS

Dome lamps with rear headliner

Dome lamps equipped with an
ON/OFF/DOOR control will light
when:
• doors are closed and the control

is in the ON position

• control is in the DOOR position

and any door is open

• headlamp control is rotated fully counterclockwise
When the control is in the OFF position, it will not illuminate when you
open the doors or fully rotate the headlamp control.

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Cargo lamps

The dome portion of the cargo
lamp, the center light, can be turned
on when the headlamp control is
rotated fully counterclockwise or
when any door is opened.

With the ignition key in the accessory or on position, the rear lamp can
be turned on or off by sliding the control.

Front and rear courtesy/reading
lamps

The dome portion of the lamp, the
center light, can be turned on when
the headlamp control is rotated fully
counterclockwise or when any door
is opened.

The reading lamp portion, the two outer lights, can only be toggled on
and off at the lamp.

BULB REPLACEMENT

Headlamp condensation

Exterior lamps are vented to accommodate normal changes in pressure.
Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist air
enters the lamp assembly through the vents, condensation can occur
when the temperature is cold. When normal condensation occurs, a thin
film of mist can form on the interior of the lens. The thin mist eventually
clears and exits through the vents during normal operation. Clearing
time may take as long as 48 hours under dry weather conditions.

Examples of acceptable condensation are:
• Presence of thin mist (no streaks, drip marks or droplets)
• Fine mist covers less than 50% of the lens

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