LIGHTING CONTROL
•Rotate the headlamp control
clockwise to the first position to
turn on the parking lamps.
•Rotate clockwise to the second
position to also turn on the
headlamps.
High Beams
Pull the lever fully past the detent
to switch the high beams on.
Pull the lever fully again switch the
high beams off.
Headlamp Flasher
Pull the lever toward you slightly
and release it to flash the
headlamps.
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FRONT FOG LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)
The headlamp control also operates
the fog lamps. The fog lamps can be
turned on only when the headlamp
control is in the parking lamp
(second) position, headlamps on
(third) position, or autolamp
(fourth) position, and the high
beams are not turned on.
Pull headlamp control towards you
to turn fog lamps on. The fog lamp
indicator light will illuminate.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
The turn signal lever does not mechanically lock in the upward or
downward position when activated. The turn signal control activation and
cancellation is electronic.
•To operate the left turn signal,
push the lever down until it stops
and release.
•To operate the right turn signal,
push the lever up until it stops
and release.
•To manually cancel turn signal
operation, push the lever again in
either direction.
Lane Change
To indicate a left or right lane change:
•Push the lever up/down to the first stop position and release. The turn
signals will flash three times and stop.
•Push the lever up/down to the first stop position and hold. The turn
signals will flash for as long as the lever is held in this position.
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Fasten Safety belt
It will illuminate and a chime will sound to remind you to fasten
your safety belt.
High Beam
It will illuminate when the headlamp high beam is switched on.
It will flash when you use the headlamp flasher.
Hill Descent (if equipped)
Illuminates when hill descent is turned on.
Low Fuel Level
It will illuminate when the fuel level is low or near empty.
Refuel as soon as possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning
It will illuminate when your tire pressure is low. If the lamp
remains on with the engine running or when driving, check
your tire pressure as soon as possible.
The lamp also illuminates momentarily when you switch the ignition on
to confirm the lamp is functional. If it does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, or begins to flash at any time, have the system
checked by your authorized dealer.
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control
Illuminates when a powertrain fault has been detected. Contact
your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Service Engine Soon
Theservice engine soonindicator light illuminates when the
ignition is first turned to the on position to check the bulb and to
indicate whether the vehicle is ready for Inspection/Maintenance
(I/M) testing. Normally, the “service engine soon” light will stay on until the
engine is cranked, then turn itself off if no malfunctions are present.
However, if after 15 seconds the “service engine soon” light blinks eight
times, it means that the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing. See the
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) testingin theFuel and
Refuelingchapter.
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Fuse or relay
locationFuse amp
ratingProtected circuits
3 30A Smart window motor
4 10A Interior lights, Hood lamp
5 20A Moonroof
6 5A Driver seat module
7 7.5A Driver seat switch, Driver lumbar
motor
8 10A Power mirror switch
9 10A Upfitter relay #3
10 10A Run/accessory relay, Customer
access feed
11 10A Instrument cluster
12 15A Interior lighting, Lighted running
board lamps
13 15A Right turn signals and brake
lamps, Right trailer tow stop turn
relay
14 15A Left turn signals and brake lamps,
Left trailer tow stop turn relay
15 15A High-mounted stop lamps, Backup
lamps, Trailer tow backup relay,
Reverse signal interior mirror
16 10A Right low beam headlamp
17 10A Left low beam headlamp
18 10A Keypad illumination, Passive
anti-theft indicator, Powertrain
control module, Brake shift
interlock
19 20A Subwoofer, Amplifier
20 20A Power door locks
21 10A Brake on/off switch
22 20A Horn
23 15A Not used (spare)
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locationFuse amp
ratingProtected circuits
24 15A Steering wheel control module,
Diagnostic connector, Power fold
mirror relay, Remote keyless
entry, Electronic finish panel
25 15A Not used (spare)
26 5A Steering wheel control module
27 20A Not used (spare)
28 15A Ignition switch
29 20A SYNC, GPS module, Radio
faceplate
30 15A Parking lamp relay, Trailer tow
parking lamp relay
31 5A Trailer brake controller (brake
signal), Customer access
32 15A Moonroof motor, Telescoping
mirror switch, Auto dimming
mirrors, Power inverter, Driver
and passenger door lock switch
illumination, Rear heated seat
switch illumination
33 10A Restraint control module
34 10A Heated steering wheel module,
Rear heated seats module
35 5A Select shift switch, Reverse park
aid module, Trailer brake control
module
36 10A Fuel tank select switch
37 10A PTC heater
38 10A AM/FM radio faceplate
39 15A High beam headlamps
40 10A Parking lamps (in mirrors), Roof
marker lamps
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7. Turn the jack handle clockwise
until the wheel is completely off the
ground and high enough to install
the spare tire.
8. Remove the lug nuts with the lug
wrench.
9. Replace the flat tire with the spare
tire, making sure the valve stem is
facing outward for all front wheels
and single rear wheel vehicles. If
replacing an inboard rear tire on dual rear wheel vehicles, the valve stem
must be facing outward. If replacing the outboard wheel, the valve stem
must be facing inward. Reinstall the lug nuts until the wheel is snug against
the hub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered.
10. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
Go to Step 19.
The following steps apply to F–350 Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) and
F–450/F–550 vehicles only:
11. Slide the notched end of the
jack handle over the release valve
and use the handle to slide the jack
under the vehicle. Make sure the
valve is closed by turning it
clockwise.
12. Position the jack according to
the following guides:
•Front (4x2): F–350 DRW
Note:Place the jack directly under
I-beam.
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Fuses ..........................285–286, 290
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Garage door opener ..........167, 171
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............192
Gauges .........................................95
H
Hazard flashers .........................273
HD Radio™ ...............................472
Headlamps ...................................83
aiming ......................................319
autolamp system .......................84
bulb specifications ..................325
checking alignment ................319
daytime running lights .............85
flash to pass ..............................83
high beam .................................83
replacing bulbs .......................321
turning on and off ....................83
Head restraints .........................154
Heated steering wheel ..............522
Heating ..............................145, 147
Help ............................................521
Hill descent mode .....................227
Hill start assist ..........................206
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................171
Hood ..........................................297
How to use voice commands ...464
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Ignition ...............................183, 382
Illuminated visor mirror .............93Information displays .................102
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................196
Instrument panel
cleaning ...........................331–332
cluster ........................................97
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................85
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Jack ............................................366
positioning ...............................366
storage .....................................366
Joining two calls
(multiparty/conference call) ....422
Jump-starting your vehicle ......274
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Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................71
keypad .......................................73
locking and unlocking doors ....74
programming entry code .........73
Keys .......................................61, 75
positions of the ignition .........183
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Lamps ..........................................83
autolamp system .......................84
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................325
daytime running light ...............85
fog lamps ...................................86
headlamps .................................83
headlamps, flash to pass ..........83
instrument panel, dimming .....85
interior lamps ...........................87
replacing bulbs .......321, 323–325
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