2014 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY radio controls

Introduction
About This Manual...........................................7
Symbols Glossary.............................................7
Data Recording..................................................9
California Proposition 65..............................11
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Ford Credit..........................................................11
Replacement PartsRecommendation.......................................12
Special Notices................................................12
Mobile CommunicationsEquipment.....................................................13
Export Unique Options..................................13
Child Safety
General Information.......................................15
Installing Child Seats.....................................16
Booster Seats..................................................24
Child Seat Positioning..................................26
Child Safety Locks..........................................27
Safety Belts
Principle of Operation..................................28
Fastening the Safety Belts..........................29
Safety Belt Height Adjustment.................32
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime..............................................................32
Safety Belt Minder.........................................33
Child Restraint and Safety BeltMaintenance................................................35
Supplementary RestraintsSystem
Principle of Operation..................................36
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................37
Side Airbags.....................................................42
Safety Canopy™............................................43
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......44
Airbag Disposal...............................................45
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on RadioFrequencies.................................................46
Remote Control..............................................46
Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl...........................................................49
MyKey™
Principle of Operation..................................50
Creating a MyKey...........................................50
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................52
Checking MyKey System Status...............52
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems.........................................................52
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................53
Locks
Locking and Unlocking.................................54
Keyless Entry....................................................55
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System........................58
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................59
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................60
Audio Control..................................................60
Voice Control....................................................61
Cruise Control...................................................61
Information Display Control........................61
Heated Steering Wheel................................62
Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals.....................................63
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers........................................64
Windshield Washers.....................................64
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GENERAL INFORMATION ON
RADIO FREQUENCIES
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules and with Industry Canadalicense-exempt RSS standard(s).Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not causeharmful interference, and (2) This devicemust accept any interference received,including interference that may causeundesired operation.
Note:Changes or modifications notexpressively approved by the partyresponsible for compliance could void theuser's authority to operate the equipment.The term IC before the radio certificationnumber only signifies that Industry Canadatechnical specifications were met.
The typical operating range for yourtransmitter is approximately 33 feet (10meters). Vehicles with the remote startfeature will have a greater range. One ofthe following could cause a decrease inoperating range:
•weather conditions
•nearby radio towers
•structures around the vehicle
•other vehicles parked next to yourvehicle
The radio frequency used by your remotecontrol can also be used by other shortdistance radio transmissions, for exampleamateur radios, medical equipment,wireless headphones, remote controls andalarm systems. If the frequencies arejammed, you will not be able to use yourremote control. You can lock and unlockthe doors with the key.
Note:Make sure to lock your vehicle beforeleaving it unattended.
Note:If you are in range, the remote controlwill operate if you press any buttonunintentionally.
REMOTE CONTROL
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters
(If Equipped)
Use the key blade to start your vehicle andunlock or lock the driver door from outsideyour vehicle. The transmitter portionfunctions as the remote control.
Note:Your vehicle’s keys came with asecurity label that provides importantvehicle key cut information. Keep the labelin a safe place for future reference.
Replacing the Battery
Note:Refer to local regulations whendisposing of transmitter batteries.
Note:Do not wipe off any grease on thebattery terminals or on the back surface ofthe circuit board.
Note:Replacing the battery will not deletethe transmitter from the vehicle. Thetransmitter should operate normally.
The remote control uses one coin-typethree-volt lithium battery CR2032 orequivalent.
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Sounding a Panic Alarm
Note:The panic alarm will only operatewhen the ignition is off.
Press the button to activate thealarm. Press the button again orturn the ignition on to deactivateit.
Remote Start (If Equipped)
WARNING
To avoid exhaust fumes, do not useremote start if your vehicle is parkedindoors or areas that are not wellventilated.
Note:Do not use remote start if your vehicleis low on fuel.
The remote start button is on thetransmitter.
This feature allows you to start yourvehicle from outside the vehicle. Thetransmitter has an extended operatingrange.
Vehicles with automatic climate controlcan be set to operate when you remotestart the vehicle. See Climate Control(page 103). A manual climate controlsystem will run at the setting it was set towhen you switch the vehicle off.
Many states and provinces haverestrictions for the use of remote start.Check your local and state or provinciallaws for specific requirements regardingremote 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 withinthree seconds of each other. Your vehiclewill not remote start and the horn will notsound if you do not follow this sequence.
The label on your transmitter details thestarting procedure.
To remote start your vehicle:
1. Press the lock button to lock all thedoors.
2. Press the remote start button twice.The exterior lamps will flash twice.
The horn will sound if the system fails tostart.
Note:If you remote start your vehicle withan integrated keyhead transmitter, you mustswitch the ignition on before driving yourvehicle. If you remote start your vehicle withan intelligent access transmitter, you mustpress the START/STOP button on theinstrument panel once while applying thebrake pedal before driving your vehicle.
The power windows will not work duringthe remote start and the radio will not turnon automatically.
The parking lamps will remain on and thevehicle will run for 5, 10, or 15 minutes,depending on the setting.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
MyKey allows you to program keys withrestricted driving modes to promote gooddriving habits. All but one of the keysprogrammed to the vehicle can beactivated with these restricted modes.
Any keys that have not been programmedare referred to as administrator keys oradmin keys. They can be used to:
•create a MyKey
•program configurable MyKey settings
•clear all MyKey features.
When you have programmed a MyKey, youcan access the following information usingthe information display:
•How many admin keys and MyKeys areprogrammed to your vehicle.
•The total distance your vehicle hastraveled using a MyKey.
Note:All MyKeys are programmed to thesame settings. You cannot program themindividually.
Non-configurable Settings
The following settings cannot be changedby an admin key user:
•Belt-Minder. You cannot disable thisfeature. The audio system will mutewhen the front seat occupants’ safetybelts are not fastened.Note: If yourvehicle is equipped with AM/FM radioonly, then the radio will not mute.
•Early low fuel. The low fuel warning isactivated earlier, giving the MyKey usermore time to refuel.
•Driver assist features, if equipped onyour vehicle, are forced on: parking aid,blind spot information system (BLIS)with cross traffic alert, lane departurewarning and forward collision warningsystem.
Configurable Settings
With an admin key, you can configurecertain MyKey settings when you firstcreate a MyKey and before you recycle thekey or restart the vehicle. You can alsochange the settings afterward with anadmin key:
•A vehicle speed limit can be set.Warnings will be shown in the displayfollowed by an audible tone when yourvehicle reaches the set speed. Youcannot override the set speed by fullydepressing the accelerator pedal or bysetting cruise control.
•Vehicle speed minders of 45, 55 or 65mph (75, 90 or 105 km/h). Once youselect a speed, it will be shown in thedisplay, followed by an audible tonewhen the preselected vehicle speed isexceeded.
•Audio system maximum volume of45%. A message will be shown in thedisplay when you attempt to exceedthe limited volume. Also, thespeed-sensitive or compensatedautomatic volume control will bedisabled.Note: If your vehicle isequipped with AM/FM radio only, thenthe radio volume will not be limited.
•Always on setting. When this isselected, you will not be able to turnoff AdvanceTrac (if your vehicle isequipped with this feature).
CREATING A MYKEY
Use the information display to create aMyKey. There are two types of informationdisplays, and their controls and messagingvary. To determine which type of displayyou have, you will need to referenceanother chapter. See GeneralInformation (page 81).
If You Have a Type 1 InformationDisplay:
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•Track/Folder is only available on MP3files when in CD mode. In track mode,pressing the SEEK arrows allows youto scroll through all the tracks on thedisc. In folder mode, pressing the SEEKarrows allows you to scroll through allthe tracks within the selected folder.Press the FOLDER buttons to accessother folders.
•COMPRESS (Compression) is onlyavailable in CD and MP3 modes.Switching compression on brings thesoft and loud passages together for amore consistent listening level. Use theSEEK buttons and up and down arrowbuttons to switch it on and off.
F AUX: Press to access the media featuresof the SYNC system. See SYNC™ (page313).
G SEEK: In radio mode, press and releasethese buttons to go to the next (orprevious) preset radio station or disc track.In CD and MP3 modes, press these buttonsto select the next (or previous) track, orpress and hold to advance (or reverse)within the same track.
H Play, Pause and OK: Play and Pauseallow you to play or pause a track whenlistening to a CD.OK allows you to confirmcommands with phone and media featuresof the SYNC system. See SYNC™ (page313).
I SHUFFLE: Play music on the selectedCD or MP3 folder in random order.
J FOLDER: Press to access the next folderon an MP3 disc.
K FOLDER: Press to access the previousfolder on an MP3 disc.
L FF: Press to fast forward in a CD track orMP3 file manually.
M REW: Press to rewind in a CD track orMP3 file manually.
N Memory presets: Store your favoriteradio stations. To store a radio station, tuneto the station, then press and hold a presetbutton until sound returns.
O TEXT/SCAN: In radio, CD and MP3modes, press and hold to hear a briefsampling of radio stations, CD tracks orMP3 files. In CD and MP3 modes, press andrelease to display track title, artist nameand disc title. In text mode, sometimes thedisplay requires additional text to show.When the < / > indicator is on, press TEXTand then use the SEEK buttons to viewthe additional display text.
P AM/FM: Press to select a frequencyband.
Q VOL-PUSH: Press to switch the systemoff and on. Turn it to adjust the volume.
R CD: Press to enter CD or MP3 mode.
AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH:
SONY AM/FM/CD
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, crash andinjury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. We recommendagainst the use of any hand-held devicewhile driving and encourage the use ofvoice-operated systems when possible.Make sure you are aware of all applicablelocal laws that may affect the use ofelectronic devices while driving.
Note:The MyFord Touch system controlsmost of the audio features. See MyFordTouch™ (page 349).
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To access Help using the voice commands,press the voice button, then, after the tone,say "Help". The system provides allowablevoice commands for the current mode.
ENTERTAINMENT
AM 1 and AM ASTA
FM 1, FM 2 and FM ASTB
SIRIUSC
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Touch this button to scroll down for more options, such as SD Card, BT Stereoand A/V InF
These buttons change with the media mode you are in.G
Radio memory presets and CD controls.H
Note:Some features may not be availablein your area. Contact an authorized dealerfor more information.
You can access these options using thetouchscreen or voice commands.
Browsing Device Content
When listening to audio on a device, youcan browse through other devices withouthaving to change sources. For example, ifyou are currently listening to audio on anSD card, you can browse all the artists thatare stored on your USB device.
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Press the voice icon on thesteering wheel. When prompted,you can say:
"BROWSE" within devices
"Browse"*
"Browse games"**
"Browse channels"**
"Browse SD card"
"Browse Sirius channel guide"**
"Browse USB"
"Help"
* If you only say, "Browse", you can thensay any commands in the following chart.**This command is only usable if you havean active subscription to SIRIUS satelliteradio.
"BROWSE"
" Games"*
" channels"*
"SD card"**
"Sirius Channel Guide"*
"USB"**
"Help"
* This command is only usable if you havean active subscription to SIRIUS satelliteradio.** For more commands in SD card or USBmode, see the "SD Card and USB Port"section of this chapter.
Your voice system allows you to changeaudio sources with a simple voicecommand. For example, if you are listeningto music on a USB device, then want toswitch to a satellite radio channel, simplypress the voice button on the steeringwheel controls and say the name of theSIRIUS station (such as, "the Highway").The following voice commands areavailable at the top level of the voicesession no matter which current audiosource you are listening to (such as a USBdevice or SIRIUS satellite radio).
Note:This is only available when yourMyFord Touch system language is set toNorth American English.
Sample commands
"<87.9-107.9>"
"<530-1710>"
""*
"AM <530-1710>"
"FM <87.9-107.9>"
"Play [album] "**
"Play [artist] "**
"Play [genre] "**
"Play [playlist] "**
"Play [song] "**
"Play "
"Play by "
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Potential station issues
ActionCauseIssues
No action required. This is abroadcast issue.This is poor time alignmentby the radio broadcaster.Echo, stutter, skip or repeatin audio.Increase or decrease inaudio volume.
No action required. Thereception issue may clear upas you continue to drive.
The radio is shifting betweenanalog and digital audio.Sound fading or blending inand out.
No action required. This isnormal behavior. Wait untilthe audio is available.
The digital multicast is notavailable until the HD Radiobroadcast is decoded. Oncedecoded, the audio is avail-able.
There is an audio mutedelay when selecting HD2 orHD3, multicast preset orDirect Tune.
No action required. Thestation is not available inyour current location.
The previously storedmulticast preset or directtune is not available in yourcurrent reception area.
Cannot access HD2 or HD3multicast channel whenrecalling a preset or from adirect tune.
Fill out the station issueform at website listed
below.*
Data service issue by theradio broadcaster.Text information does notmatch currently playingaudio.
Fill out the station issueform at website listed
below.*
Data service issue by theradio broadcaster.There is no text informationshown for currently selectedfrequency.
No action required. This isnormal behavior.Pressing Scan disablesHD2-HD7 channel search.HD2-HD7 stations not foundwhen Scan is pressed.
* http://www.ibiquity.com/automotive/report_radio_station_experiences
HD Radio Technology manufactured underlicense from iBiquity Digital Corp. U.S. andforeign patents. HD Radio and the HD andHD Radio logos are proprietary trademarksof iBiquity Digital Corp. Ford MotorCompany and iBiquity Digital Corp. are notresponsible for the content sent using HDRadio technology. Content may bechanged, added or deleted at any time atthe station owner's discretion.
Radio Voice Commands
If you are listening to the radio,press the voice button on thesteering wheel controls. Whenprompted, say any of the followingcommands.
If you are not listening to the radio, pressthe voice button and, after the tone, say"Radio", then any of the followingcommands.
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