2023 FORD E-450 Owner’s Manual

The 2023 FORD E-450 is a cutting-edge commercial vehicle that was made to change the way people think about efficiency, flexibility, and dependability in transportation. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, the E-450 combines strong performance with an all-electric powertrain, making it easy for businesses to move around without making any pollution and lowering their running costs. This forward-thinking option has a large, flexible interior that makes it perfect for a wide range of business uses, from shuttle services to delivery fleets. The 2023 FORD E-450 is a big step toward a greener future. It is also highly functional and durable, meeting the changing needs of modern companies and the challenges of urban mobility.

INSTRUMENT PANEL

• A Direction indicator. See Direction Indicators (page 54). Wiper lever. See
  Windshield Wipers (page 51).
• B Information display control. See Information Display Control (page 50).
• C Instrument cluster. See General Information (page 65).
• D Audio control.
• E Gearshift lever. See Automatic Transmission (page 96).
• F Auxiliary switches. See Auxiliary Switches (page 243).
• G Audio unit. See Audio Unit (page 237).
• H Passenger airbag deactivation indicator. See Driver and Passenger Airbags (page 36).
• I Traction control switch. See Using Traction Control (page 103).
• J Hazard flasher switch. See Hazard Flashers (page 142).
• K Climate control. See Manual Climate Control (page 74).
• L Ignition. See Ignition Switch (page 82).
• M Horn.
• N Steering wheel adjustment. See Adjusting the Steering Wheel (page 49).
• O Cruise control. See Cruise Control (page 107).
• P Lighting control. See Lighting Control (page 52).

Supplementary Restraints System

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

WARNING: Airbags do not inflate slowly or gently, and the risk of injury from a deploying airbag is the greatest close to the trim covering the airbag module.
WARNING: All occupants of your vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their seatbelts, even when an airbag supplemental restraint system is provided. Failure to properly wear your seatbelt could seriously increase the risk of injury or death.
WARNING: Properly secure children 12 years old and under in a rear seating position whenever possible. If you are unable to properly secure all children in a rear seating position, properly secure the largest child on the front seat. If you must use a forward-facing child restraint on the front seat, move the seat as far back as possible. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Do not place your arms on the airbag cover or through the steering wheel. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury.
WARNING: Do not place a rearward-facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the supplementary restraint system or associated components. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Several airbag system components get hot after inflation. To reduce the risk of injury, do not touch them after inflation.
WARNING: If a supplementary restraint system component has been deployed, it will not function again. Have the system and associated components inspected as soon as possible. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.

The airbags are a supplemental restraint system and are designed to work with the seatbelts to help protect the driver and right-front passenger from certain upper body injuries. Airbags do not inflate slowly; there is a risk of injury from a deploying airbag.
Note: You will hear a loud bang and see a cloud of harmless powdery residue if an airbag deploys. This is normal.
The airbags inflate and deflate rapidly upon activation. After airbag deployment, it is normal to notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or smell the burnt propellant. This may consist of cornstarch, talcum powder (to lubricate the bag) or sodium compounds (for example, baking soda) that result from the combustion process that inflates the airbag. Small amounts of sodium hydroxide may be present which may irritate the skin and eyes, but none of the residue is toxic.
While the system is designed to help reduce serious injuries, contact with a deploying airbag may also cause abrasions or swelling. Temporary hearing loss is also a possibility as a result of the noise associated with a deploying airbag. Because airbags must inflate rapidly and with considerable force, there is the risk of death or serious injuries such as fractures, facial and eye injuries or internal injuries, particularly to occupants who are not properly restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of airbag deployment. Thus, occupants must be properly restrained as far away from the airbag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control.
Routine maintenance of the airbags is not required.

DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS
WARNING: Do not place your arms on the airbag cover or through the steering wheel. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury.
WARNING: Do not place a rearward-facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.

The driver and front passenger airbags deploy during significant frontal and near frontal crashes.
The driver and passenger front airbag system consists of:
Driver and passenger airbag modules.
Crash sensors and monitoring system with readiness indicator. See Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator (page 40).

Switching the Passenger Airbag Off

WARNING: If the light does not illuminate when the passenger airbag switch is off and you switch the ignition on, have the passenger airbag switch serviced immediately by a qualified technician.
WARNING: To avoid switching on the airbag, always remove the ignition key with the switch in the off position.
WARNING: NEVER use a rearward-facing child restraint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.C

1. Insert the ignition key into the passenger airbag on and off switch, turn the switch to off and hold it in off while removing the key.
2. When you switch the ignition on and the passenger airbag switch is in the off position, the off light illuminates briefly, momentarily shuts off and then turns back on. This indicates that the passenger airbag is deactivated.

Keys and Remote Controls

GENERAL INFORMATION ON RADIO FREQUENCIES
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Licence-exempt RSS Standards of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressively approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
The typical operating range for your transmitter is approximately 33 ft (10 m). Vehicles with the remote start feature will have a greater range. One of the following could cause a decrease in operating range:

• Weather conditions.
• Nearby radio towers.
• Structures around the vehicle.
• Other vehicles parked next to your vehicle.

Other short-distance radio transmissions, for example amateur radios, medical equipment, wireless headphones, remote controls and alarm systems can also use the radio frequency used by your remote control. If the frequencies are jammed, you will not be able to use your remote control. You can lock and unlock the doors with the key.
Note: Make sure to lock your vehicle before leaving it unattended.

Note: If you are in range, the remote control will operate if you press any button unintentionally.
Note: The remote control contains sensitive electrical components. Exposure to moisture or impact may cause permanent damage.

REMOTE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

Note: If there are problems with the remote entry system, make sure to take all remote entry transmitters with you to an authorized dealer in order to aid in troubleshooting the problem.
Note: If your vehicle is fitted with the
E-Guard Cargo Protection System™, the remote transmitter unlock command only unlocks the front doors. The side or rear cargo doors can only be unlocked from outside your vehicle using the key.

Changing the Remote Control Battery
WARNING: Keep batteries away from children to prevent ingestion. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death. If ingested, immediately seek medical attention.
WARNING: If the battery compartment does not securely close, stop using the remote control and replace it as soon as possible. In the meantime, keep the remote control away from children. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.

The remote control uses one coin-type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent.
Make sure that you dispose of old batteries in an environmentally friendly way.
Seek advice from your local authority about recycling old batteries.

1. Twist a thin coin in the slot of the transmitter near the key ring to remove the battery cover.
   Note: Do not remove the rubber cover and circuit board from the front housing of the remote entry transmitter.
   Note: Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminals or on the back surface of the circuit board.
2. Remove the old battery.
3. Insert the new battery. Refer to the symbols inside the transmitter for the correct orientation of the battery. Press the battery down to make sure it is fully engaged in the housing.
4. Reinstall the battery housing cover onto the transmitter.
   Note: Replacing the battery does not erase the programmed key from your vehicle. The transmitter should operate normally.

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