FORD 2013 F-150 v.2 - 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.
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