FORD 2013 F-150 v.3 - Manual (Page 129)

Battery and
Charging System
Messages
Action / Description
TURN POWER OFF
TO SAVE BATTERY Displayed when the battery management system
determines that the battery is at a low state of
charge or, the ignition has been in accessory
position or on position with the engine off for
approximately 45 minutes. Turn the ignition off
as soon as possible to protect the battery. This
message will clear once the vehicle has been
started and the battery state of charge has
recovered. Turning off unnecessary electrical
loads while driving will allow faster battery
state-of-charge recovery. See Battery
management system in the Maintenance
chapter for more information.
LOW BATTERY
FEATURES
TEMPORARILY
TURNED OFF Displayed when the battery management
system detects an extended low-voltage
condition. Various vehicle features will be
disabled to help preserve the battery. Turn off
as many of the electrical loads as soon as
possible to improve system voltage. If the
system voltage has recovered, the disabled
features will operate again as normal.
Brake System
Messages
Action / Description
BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL LOW Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake
system should be inspected immediately. Refer to
Brake fluid in the Maintenance chapter.
CHECK BRAKE
SYSTEM Displayed when the brake system needs
servicing. If the warning stays on or continues to
come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon
as possible.
PARK BRAKE
ENGAGED Displayed when the parking brake is set and the
vehicle is in motion.
128 Information Displays
2013 F-150 (f12)
Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, February 2013
USA (fus)