2013 FORD F250 seats

F.A/C:Touch to turn the air conditioning on or off.
•Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and
efficiency.
•Engages automatically in MAX A/C, defrost and floor/defrost.
G.AUTO:Touch to engage automatic operation, then set the
temperature using the temperature control. The system automatically
controls:
•Fan speed
•Airflow distribution
•A/Conoroff
•Outside or recirculated air.
H.Rear defroster:Touch to turn the rear window defroster and heated
mirrors.
I.Defrost:Touch to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice. Touch
again to return to the previous airflow selection. When on, defrost:
•Provides outside air to reduce window fogging.
•Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and demister
vents.
J.Manual controls:Select any of the following airflow distribution
modes:
•Floor and Defrost:Distributes air through the windshield defroster
vents, demister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents, and
provides outside air to reduce window fogging.
•Panel:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
•Panel and Floor:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents,
demister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents.
•Floor:Distributes air through the demister vents, floor vents and
rear seat floor vents.
K.Driver settings:Depending on your vehicle and option package, you
may have the following features:
•Touch+or–to adjust the temperature.
•If your vehicle is equipped with heated seats, touch the heated seat
icon to control the heated seat. See theSeatschapter.
•If your vehicle is equipped with cooled seats, touch the cooled seat
icon to control the cooled seat. See theSeatschapter.
•Touch and holdMyTempto select a temperature you would like your
vehicle to remember and maintain for you.
•If your vehicle is equipped with a heated steering wheel, touch the
heated steering wheel icon to warm the steering wheel.
Note:If your vehicle is equipped with a wood-trimmed steering wheel, it
does not heat between the 10 o’clock and 2 o’clock positions.
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911 Assist™ ......................441, 516
A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................223
Accessing and using your
USB port ....................................494
Accessing call history/phone
book during active call .............429
Accessing your calendar ..........515
Accessing your media menu
features ......................................454
Accessing your phone menu
features ......................................431
Accessory delay ..........................92
Active call menu options .........429
Adding (pairing) a phone ........502
Advanced menu options ...439, 459
Advanced menu options
(prompts, languages, defaults,
master reset, installing
applications) ..............................439
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................48
and child safety seats ..............49
description ................................48
disposal ......................................60
driver airbag ..............................48
passenger airbag .......................48
passenger deactivation
switch ........................................51
side airbag ...........................48, 56
Air cleaner filter ...............323, 395
Air conditioning ........................146
manual heating and air
conditioning system ...............146
Air filter .............................323, 395All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................209
Ambient mood/lighting .....522–523
Ambulance packages ..................16
AM/FM .......................................481
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................307
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................223
Anti-theft system ..................77, 79
arming the system ..............77, 79
disarming a triggered system ..79
AppLink™ .................................449
Audio system
Single CD ................136–137, 140
Audio system
(see Radio) ................136–137, 140
Automatic transmission ............201
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................199
fluid, adding ............................313
fluid, checking ........................313
fluid, refill capacities ..............391
fluid, specification ..................391
Selectshift (SST) ....................204
Auxiliary Input Jack .................490
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ..141
Auxiliary powerpoint ................178
A/V inputs ..........................143, 498
Axle
refill capacities ........................391
B
Battery .......................................318
acid, treating emergencies .....318
jumping a disabled battery ....279
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maintenance-free ....................318
replacement, specifications ...395
servicing ..................................318
Bed extender ............................251
Booster seats ...............................23
Brakelamp
bulb replacement ............329–330
Brakes ........................................223
anti-lock ...................................223
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................223
brake warning light ................223
fluid, checking and adding ....317
fluid, refill capacities ..............391
fluid, specifications .................391
parking ....................................224
shift interlock ..........................206
trailer ...............................258–259
Bulbs ..........................................331
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....391
Car2U® Home Automation
System .......................................168
CD ..............................136–137, 140
CD player ..........................134, 492
CD voice commands .................493
Cell phone use ............................17
Changing a tire .........................371
Changing the air filter ..............323
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps ....31
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................40
in front seat ..............................28
in rear seat ................................28
LATCH .......................................31Child safety seats -
booster seats ...............................23
Cleaning the touchscreen ........469
Cleaning your vehicle ...............332
engine compartment ..............334
exterior ....................................332
instrument panel ............336–337
interior .....................................335
plastic parts ............................334
washing ....................................332
waxing .....................................334
wheels ......................................340
wiper blades ............................335
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ..........146
Climate voice commands .........536
Clock ..........................136–137, 520
Console ......................................181
overhead ..................................181
Controls
power seat ...............................159
Coolant ......................................307
checking and adding ..............307
recovery reservoir ..................304
refill capacities ........................391
Customer Assistance ................276
Ford Extended Service
lan ............................................400
Getting roadside assistance ...276
Getting the service
you need .................................282
Ordering additional
owner’s literature ...................288
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................286
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interior lamps ...........................89
replacing bulbs .......327, 329–330
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................88
LATCH anchors ...........................31
Lights, warning and indicator ....99
Listening to music ....................478
Loading instructions .................247
Load limits .................................241
Locks
autolock .....................................73
childproof ..................................35
doors ..........................................72
Lug nuts ....................................387
Lumbar support, seats .............158
M
Making and receiving calls .......502
Manual transmission
fluid capacities ........................391
MAP DVD - Loading and
Unloading ..................................502
Map icons ..................................545
Map mode ..................................543
Map preferences .......................542
Map updates ..............................546
Media Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) ..........................458
Message center .................104–105
warning messages ...................119
Mirrors ...................................92, 94
fold away .............................93–94
programmable memory ............63
side view mirrors (power) .......92Moon roof ....................................96
Motorcraft® parts .............332, 395
MyFord Touch™ system ..........466
MyKey ..........................................67
N
Navigation features ...................537
Navigation voice commands ....547
Notifications ..............................515
O
Octane rating ............................191
P
Pairing other phones ........426, 502
Pairing your phone ...................501
Pairing your phone for
the first time .....................426, 501
Parental MyKey programming ...67
Parking brake ............................224
Parts
(see Motorcraft® parts) ..........395
Phone Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) ..........................437
Phone redial ..............................431
Phone settings ..................505, 528
Phone voice commands ............507
Playing music (by artist,
album, genre, playlist,
tracks, similar) ..........................455
POI categories ...........................539
Point of Interest (POI) .............539
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Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................291
Power door locks ........................72
Power mirrors .............................92
Powerpoint ................................178
Power steering ..........................240
fluid, checking and adding ....317
fluid, refill capacity ................391
Power Windows ...........................90
Privacy information ..........422, 472
Putting a call on/off hold .........429
Q
Quick touch buttons .................546
R
Radio ..........................136–137, 140
AM/FM .....................................481
Single CD ................136–137, 140
Radio reception .........................134
Radio voice commands .............486
Rear heated seats .....................163
Rear view camera
display ................................234, 523
Rear window defroster .....146, 148
Receiving a text
message .............................433, 505
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints
for children ..................................25
Relays ................................290–291
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ......................74
locking/unlocking doors ...........72
replacing the batteries .............62Reverse sensing system ...........233
Roadside assistance ..................276
Roll stability control .................228
Route preferences ....................542
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............45
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) .........38, 42
Safety defects, reporting ..........289
Safety information ............422, 470
Safety restraints ..............38, 40, 42
Belt-Minder® ............................43
extension assembly ..................42
for adults .............................38, 40
for children .........................20, 25
safety belt maintenance ...........45
seat belt maintenance ..............45
warning light and chime ..........43
Safety restraints -
LATCH anchors ...........................31
Safety seats for children ......20, 25
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................396
Satellite Radio ...........................487
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............408
SD card ......................143, 494, 537
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............38
Seats
child safety seats ................20, 25
cleaning ...................................338
climate control ........................166
filter .........................................166
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