2014 FORD F250 parking brake

Rear Axle
Limited Slip Differential.............................158
Electronic Locking Differential................158
Brakes
General Information
....................................160
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes...........................................................160
Parking Brake
..................................................161
Hill Start Assist
...............................................161
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................163
Using Traction Control
................................163
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.................................165
Using Stability Control...............................165
Terrain Response
Principle of Operation................................168
Using Hill Descent Control........................168
Parking Aids
Parking Aid......................................................170
Rear View Camera.........................................171
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................174
Using Cruise Control....................................174
Driving Aids
Steering .............................................................
175
Load Carrying
Load Limit
........................................................176
Tailgate.............................................................183 Towing
Towing a Trailer..............................................187
Trailer Sway Control....................................188
Recommended Towing Weights............188
Essential Towing Checks
...........................189
Towing Points................................................196
Transporting the Vehicle............................197
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......198
Driving Hints
Breaking-In....................................................200
Economical Driving....................................200
Driving Through Water................................201
Floor Mats
.......................................................201
Snowplowing................................................202
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance
.................................204
Hazard Warning Flashers
.........................205
Fuel Shutoff
..................................................205
Jump-Starting the Vehicle.......................205
Post-Crash Alert System..........................207
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need..............208
In California (U.S. Only)............................209
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
......................210
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................210
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................211
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................212
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)..............................................................212
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................213
Fuses
Changing a Fuse
............................................214
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Super Duty (TFA) Table of Contents

Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Service engine soon
Side airbag Shield the eyes
Stability control
Windshield wash and wipe
DATA RECORDING
Service Data Recording
Service data recorders in your vehicle are
capable of collecting and storing
diagnostic information about your vehicle.
This potentially includes information about
the performance or status of various
systems and modules in the vehicle, such
as engine, throttle, steering or brake
systems. In order to properly diagnose and
service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company,
Ford of Canada, and service and repair
facilities may access or share among them
vehicle diagnostic information received
through a direct connection to your vehicle
when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.
Additionally, when your vehicle is in for
service or repair, Ford Motor Company,
Ford of Canada, and service and repair
facilities may access or share among them
data for vehicle improvement purposes.
For U.S. only (if equipped), if you choose
to use the SYNC Vehicle Health Report,
you consent that certain diagnostic
information may also be accessed
electronically by Ford Motor Company and
Ford authorized service facilities, and that
the diagnostic information may be used
for any purpose. See SYNC™ (page 313).
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Then...
If...
The Belt-Minder feature will not activate.
The driver's safety belt is buckled before
the ignition switch is turned to the on posi- tion or less than 1-2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to on...
The Belt-Minder feature is activated - thesafety belt warning light illuminates and
the warning chime sounds for six seconds every 25 seconds, repeating for about five minutes or until the safety belts are buckled.
The driver's safety belt is not buckled when
the vehicle has reached at least 6 mph (9.7
km/h) and 1-2 minutes have elapsed since
the ignition switch has been turned to on...
The Belt-Minder feature is activated - thesafety belt warning light illuminates and
the warning chime sounds for six seconds every 25 seconds, repeating for about five minutes or until the safety belts are buckled.
The driver's safety belt becomes unbuckled
for about one minute while the vehicle istraveling at least 6 mph (9.7 km/h) and
more than 1-2 minutes have elapsed since
the ignition switch has been turned to on...
Deactivating and Activating the
Belt-Minder Feature (Driver Only) WARNING
While the system allows you to
deactivate it, this system is designed
to improve your chances of being
safely belted and surviving an accident.
We recommend you leave the system
activated for yourself and others who may
use the vehicle. To reduce the risk of injury,
do not deactivate or activate the system
while driving the vehicle. Note:
If you are using MyKey, you cannot
disable the Belt-Minder. Also, if the
Belt-Minder has been previously disabled,
it will be re-enabled during the use of
MyKey. See MyKey ™ (page 50).
Read Steps 1 - 4 thoroughly before
proceeding with the programming
procedure. Deactivate or activate the system by
performing the following procedure:
Before following the procedure, make sure
that:
•
The parking brake is set.
• The transmission is in park (P).
• The ignition is off.
• All vehicle doors are closed.
• The driver's safety belt is unbuckled.
1. Turn the ignition on. Do not start the engine.
2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off (about one minute). Step 3
must be completed within 30 seconds
after the safety belt warning light turns
off.
3. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times at a moderate speed,
ending with the safety belt in the
unbuckled state. After Step 3, the
safety belt warning light will turn on.
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Sounding a Panic Alarm
Note:
The panic alarm will only operate
when the ignition is off. Press the button to activate the
alarm. Press the button again or
turn the ignition on to deactivate
it.
Remote Start (If Equipped) WARNING
To avoid exhaust fumes, do not use
remote start if your vehicle is parked
indoors or areas that are not well
ventilated. Note:
Do not use remote start if your vehicle
is low on fuel. The remote start button is on the
transmitter.
This feature allows you to start your
vehicle from outside the vehicle. The
transmitter has an extended operating
range.
Vehicles with automatic climate control
can be set to operate when you remote
start the vehicle. See
Climate Control
(page 103). A manual climate control
system will run at the setting it was set to
when you switch the vehicle off.
Many states and provinces have
restrictions for the use of remote start.
Check your local and state or provincial
laws for specific requirements regarding
remote start systems.
The remote start system will not work if:
• the ignition is on
• the alarm system is triggered
• you disable the feature
• the hood is open
• the transmission is not in
P •
the vehicle battery voltage is too low
• the service engine soon indicator is on.
Remote Starting the Vehicle
Note: You must press each button within
three seconds of each other. Your vehicle
will not remote start and the horn will not
sound if you do not follow this sequence. The label on your transmitter details the
starting procedure.
To remote start your vehicle:
1. Press the lock button to lock all the
doors.
2. Press the remote start button twice. The exterior lamps will flash twice.
The horn will sound if the system fails to
start.
Note: If you remote start your vehicle with
an integrated keyhead transmitter, you must
switch the ignition on before driving your
vehicle. If you remote start your vehicle with
an intelligent access transmitter, you must
press the
START/STOP button on the
instrument panel once while applying the
brake pedal before driving your vehicle.
The power windows will not work during
the remote start and the radio will not turn
on automatically.
The parking lamps will remain on and the
vehicle will run for 5, 10, or 15 minutes,
depending on the setting.
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The system switches the headlamps on
with a reduced output in daylight
conditions.
To switch the system on:
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Switch the lighting control to the off,
or parking lamp position.
3. Disengage the parking brake.
4. Make sure the transmission selector lever is not in position P.
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.
INTERIOR LAMPS
The lamps will switch on when one of the
following conditions have been met:
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Variations:
Distance-to-empty
Fuel gauge position
Driving type (fuel economy
conditions)
35 miles to 80 miles (56 kmto 129 km)
1/16th
Highway driving
35 miles (56km)
1/16th
Severe duty driving (trailer
towing, extended idle)
Information Display
Odometer
Located in the bottom of the information
display Registers the accumulated
distance your vehicle has traveled.
Trip Computer
See General Information (page 81).
Vehicle Settings and Personalization
See
General Information (page 81).
WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and
indicators will alert you to a vehicle
condition that may become serious. Some
lamps will illuminate when you start your
vehicle to make sure they work. If any
lamps remain on after starting your vehicle,
refer to the respective system warning
lamp for further information.
Note: Some warning indicators appear in
the information display and function the
same as a warning lamp but do not display
when you start your vehicle. Anti-Lock Braking System If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. You will continue
to have the normal braking system
(without ABS) unless the brake system
warning lamp is also illuminated. Have the
system checked by your authorized dealer.
Battery If it illuminates while driving, it
indicates a malfunction. Switch
off all unnecessary electrical
equipment and have the system checked
by your authorized dealer immediately.
Brake System Illuminates when you engage the
parking brake with the ignition
on.
If it illuminates when you are driving, check
that the parking brake is not engaged. If
the parking brake is not engaged, this
indicates low brake fluid level or a brake
system malfunction. Have the system
checked immediately by your authorized
dealer.
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WARNING
Driving your vehicle with the warning
lamp on is dangerous. A significant
decrease in braking performance
may occur. It will take you longer to stop
your vehicle. Have your vehicle checked by
your authorized dealer immediately. Driving
extended distances with the parking brake
engaged can cause brake failure and the
risk of personal injury. Check Fuel Cap (If Equipped)
Illuminates when the fuel cap
may not be properly installed.
Continued driving with this light
on may cause the Service engine
soon warning indicator to come on.
Cruise Control
(If Equipped) Illuminates when you switch this
feature on. See
Using Cruise
Control (page 174).
Direction Indicator Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard warning
flasher is turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for
a burned out bulb.
Door Ajar Displays when the ignition is on
and any door is not completely
closed.
Electronic Locking Differential Illuminates when using the
electronic locking differential. Engine Coolant Temperature Illuminates when the engine
coolant temperature is high.
Stop the vehicle as soon as
possible, switch off the engine and let cool.
Engine Oil If it illuminates with the engine
running or when you are driving,
this indicates a malfunction.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level. See
Engine Oil Check
(page 226).
Note: Do not resume your journey if it
illuminates despite the level being correct.
Have the system checked by your authorized
dealer immediately.
Fasten Safety Belt It will illuminate and a chime will
sound to remind you to fasten
your safety belt.
Front Airbag If it fails to illuminate when you
start your vehicle, continues to
flash or remains on, it indicates
a malfunction. Have the system checked
by your authorized dealer.
High Beam Illuminates when you switch the
high beam headlamps on. It will
flash when you use the
headlamp flasher.
Hill Descent
(If Equipped) Illuminates when hill descent is
switched on.
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Transmission Tow/Haul (If Equipped)
Illuminates when the tow/haul
feature has been activated. If the
light flashes steadily, have the
system serviced immediately, damage to
the transmission could occur.
4X2
(If Equipped) Illuminates momentarily when
two-wheel drive high is selected.
If the light fails to display when
the ignition is turned on, or remains on,
have the system serviced immediately by
your authorized dealer.
4X4 LOW
(If Equipped) Illuminates when four-wheel
drive low is engaged. If the light
fails to display when the ignition
is turned on, or remains on, have the
system serviced immediately by your
authorized dealer.
4X4 HIGH
(If Equipped) Illuminates when four-wheel
drive high is engaged. If the light
fails to display when the ignition
is turned on, or remains on, have the
system serviced immediately by your
authorized dealer.
Diesel Warning Lights
If your vehicle is equipped with a diesel
engine, it has some unique warning lights;
refer to your diesel supplement for detailed
information on their function.
Diesel exhaust fluid For more information see your
diesel supplement. Glow plug pre-heat For more information see your
diesel supplement.
Water in fuel For more information see your
diesel supplement.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you remove the key from the
ignition and open the driver's door and you
have left the headlamps or parking lamps
on.
Key in Ignition Warning Chime
Sounds when you open the driver's door
and you have left the key in the ignition
with it in the off or accessory position.
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the parking
brake on and drive your vehicle. If the
warning chime remains on after you have
released the parking brake, have the
system checked by your authorized dealer
immediately.
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