2015 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY Owners Manual

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4WDSee: Four-Wheel Drive.......................................151
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A/CSee: Climate Control.........................................103About This Manual...........................................7Protecting the Environment................................7ABSSee: Brakes............................................................162ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes.................................................................162Accessories....................................................420Exterior style........................................................420Interior style.........................................................420Lifestyle.................................................................420Peace of mind.....................................................420AccessoriesSee: Replacement PartsRecommendation............................................12Adjusting the Headlamps.........................247Horizontal Aim Adjustment...........................248Vertical Aim Adjustment.................................247Adjusting the Pedals.....................................63Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................60Airbag Disposal...............................................45Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control.........................................103AlarmSee: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................59Anti-Theft Alarm............................................59Arming the Alarm.................................................59Disarming the Alarm...........................................59Appendices....................................................423Audible Warnings and Indicators............80Headlamps On Warning Chime.....................80Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................80Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................80Audio Control..................................................60Media.........................................................................61Seek, Next or Previous.........................................61Audio Input Jack............................................321Audio System.................................................310General Information..........................................310
Audio unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC..............................................................312Audio unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM.........311Audio unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/CD....................................................................315Autolamps........................................................65Autolamps - Programmable ExitDelay....................................................................66Automatic Climate Control......................104Automatic Transmission...........................144Brake-Shift Interlock.........................................148If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow..................................................................150Understanding the Shift Positions of a6–Speed Automatic Transmission.........145Understanding the Shift Positions of the5–Speed Automatic Transmission.........144Understanding your SelectShiftAutomatic® transmission...........................147Automatic Transmission FluidCheck............................................................240Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid (IfEquipped).......................................................240Auxiliary Power Points................................129110 Volt AC Power Points.................................12912 Volt DC Power Point.....................................129Locations...............................................................129Auxiliary Switches........................................421
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Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood...........232Booster Seats..................................................24Types of Booster Seats......................................25Brake Fluid Check........................................243Brakes...............................................................162General Information..........................................162Breaking-In....................................................208Bulb Specification Chart...........................252
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California Proposition 65..............................11Capacities and Specifications.................301Technical Specifications.................................305Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior..............................256
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Center Console...............................................131Removable Front Cupholders.........................131Changing a Bulb..........................................250Lamp Assembly Condensation....................250Replacing Brake/Tail/Turn/Reverse LampBulbs...................................................................251Replacing Cargo Lamp and High-mountBrake Lamp Bulbs.........................................251Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs (IfEquipped...........................................................251Replacing Front Clearance andIdentification Lamp Bulbs (IfEquipped).......................................................250Replacing the License Plate LampBulb....................................................................252Changing a Fuse............................................231Fuses........................................................................231Changing a Road Wheel...........................288Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation.....................................................288Location of the Spare Tire and Tools.........289Removing the Spare Tire (With Spare TireCarrier Only)...................................................290Tire Change Procedure.....................................291Changing the 12V Battery.........................244Battery Management System (IfEquipped)........................................................245Changing the Engine Air Filter................254Changing the Wiper Blades.....................246Checking MyKey System Status...............52Checking the Wiper Blades.....................246Child Restraint and Safety BeltMaintenance.................................................35Child Safety.......................................................15General Information.............................................15Child Safety Locks..........................................27Child Seat Positioning..................................26Cleaning Leather Seats.............................259WITHOUT THE KING RANCHEDITION............................................................259WITH THE KING RANCH EDITION.............260Cleaning Products.......................................256Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................261Cleaning the Engine....................................257
Cleaning the Exterior..................................256Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts......................257Exterior Chrome.................................................256Stripes or Graphics (if equipped)................256Underbody............................................................257Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens........................258Cleaning the Interior...................................258Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades...........................................................258Clearing All MyKeys.......................................52Climate...........................................................408Climate Control Voice Commands..............410Climate Control.............................................103Climate Controlled Seats...........................118Cooled Seats.........................................................118Heated Seats.........................................................118Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check............................236Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......44Creating a MyKey...........................................50Programming/Changing ConfigurableSettings................................................................51Cruise Control...................................................61Principle of Operation.......................................176Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control................................176Customer Assistance...................................217
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Data Recording..................................................9Event Data Recording..........................................10Service Data Recording........................................9Daytime Running Lamps............................66Digital Radio...................................................316HD Radio Reception and StationTroubleshooting..............................................317Direction Indicators........................................67Lane Change..........................................................67Driver and Passenger Airbags....................37Children and Airbags...........................................42Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch ..........37Proper Driver and Front Passenger SeatingAdjustment.........................................................41Driving Aids......................................................177Driving Hints..................................................208Driving Through Water..............................209
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DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps........................66
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Economical Driving.....................................208Electronic Locking Differential................160Activating the Electronic LockingDifferential.......................................................160Emission Control System...........................141On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)....................142Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance(I/M) Testing....................................................142End User License Agreement..................423SYNC® End User License Agreement(EULA)..............................................................423Engine Block Heater....................................134Using the Engine Block Heater......................135Engine Coolant Check...............................236Adding Engine Coolant....................................237Checking the Engine Coolant........................236Recycled Engine Coolant................................238Severe Climates.................................................238What You Should Know About Fail-SafeCooling..............................................................238Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................58Engine Oil Check..........................................235Adding Engine Oil..............................................235Engine Oil Dipstick......................................235Engine Specifications.................................301Drivebelt Routing................................................301Entertainment...............................................376A/V Inputs............................................................392AM/FM Radio......................................................378Bluetooth Audio..................................................391Browsing Device Content................................376CD............................................................................387SD Card Slot and USB Port...........................388SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (IfActivated)........................................................383Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information.................................391
Essential Towing Checks...........................193Before Towing a Trailer....................................203Dynamic Hitching Using the Rear ViewCamera System.............................................194Hitches....................................................................195Integrated Trailer Brake Controller..............198Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft (PWC)........................................205Safety Chains.......................................................197Trailer Brakes.......................................................198Trailer Lamps......................................................203Trailer Towing Connector................................194Using a Step Bumper (If Equipped)...........203When Towing a Trailer.....................................203Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording..............................................9Export Unique Options..................................13Extended Service Plan (ESP).................438SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)............439SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only).........................438Exterior Mirrors................................................70Clearance Lamps...................................................71Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.................................71Heated Exterior Mirrors........................................71Memory Mirrors......................................................71Power Exterior Mirrors........................................70Telescoping Mirrors..............................................72
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Fastening the Safety Belts..........................29Fastening the Cinch Tongue............................30Safety Belt Extension Assembly......................31Safety Belt Locking Modes...............................30Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy...........30Using the Safety Belt with Cinch Tongue(Front Center and Rear Center SeatsOnly)....................................................................29Floor Mats......................................................209Fog Lamps - FrontSee: Front Fog Lamps.........................................67Foot PedalsSee: Adjusting the Pedals.................................63Ford Credit..........................................................11(U.S. Only).................................................................11Four-Wheel Drive...........................................151Front Fog Lamps............................................67Front Seat Armrest.......................................119
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Fuel and Refueling.......................................136Fuel Consumption.......................................140Calculating Fuel Economy..............................140Filling the Tank....................................................140Fuel Filter........................................................244Fuel Quality.....................................................137Choosing the Right Fuel...................................137Choosing the Right Fuel With a Flex FuelVehicle (If Equipped)....................................137Diesel Engine........................................................137Octane Recommendations.............................137Fuel Shutoff....................................................213Fuses.................................................................223Fuse Specification Chart...........................223Passenger Compartment FusePanel..................................................................228Power Distribution Box....................................223
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Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener.............121Gauges................................................................75Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............76Engine Oil Pressure Gauge................................76Fuel Gauge..............................................................76Information Display..............................................77Transmission Fluid TemperatureGauge...................................................................76General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................46General Maintenance Information.......440Multi-point Inspection.....................................442Owner Checks and Services...........................441Protecting Your Investment..........................440Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.........................440Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?....................................................440Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.........................................................220Getting the Services You Need................217Away From Home...............................................217Global Opening...............................................70Opening the Windows........................................70
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HandbrakeSee: Parking Brake.............................................163Hazard Warning Flashers...........................213HDCSee: Using Hill Descent Control....................170Head Restraints.............................................110Adjusting the Head Restraint...........................111Heated Seats..................................................116Rear Heated Seats ..............................................117Heated Steering Wheel................................62Heated Windows and Mirrors..................108Heated Exterior Mirror......................................108Heated Rear Window.......................................108HeatingSee: Climate Control.........................................103Hill Start Assist..............................................163Using Hill Start Assist.......................................163Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate..........................................................106Cooling the Interior Quickly.............................107General Hints.......................................................106Heating the Interior Quickly............................106Recommended Settings for Cooling ..........107Recommended Settings for Heating..........107Side Window Defogging in ColdWeather............................................................108Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes............................................................162Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood...........232
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Ignition Switch...............................................132In California (U.S. Only).............................218Information Display Control........................61Type 1.........................................................................61Type 2.......................................................................62Information Displays......................................81General Information.............................................81
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Information....................................................399911 Assist..............................................................405Alerts......................................................................405Calendar...............................................................405Sirius Travel Link................................................402SYNC Services (If Equipped, United StatesOnly).................................................................400Vehicle Health Report......................................407Information Messages..................................924WD.........................................................................101AdvanceTrac™......................................................92Alarm........................................................................92Diesel Messages...................................................93Doors and Locks...................................................96Drivetrain.................................................................96Engine.......................................................................97Fuel............................................................................97Key.............................................................................98Maintenance..........................................................98MyKey®...................................................................98Off Road................................................................100Park Aid...................................................................99Park Brake...............................................................99Power Steering.....................................................99Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................100Trailer.......................................................................101Installing Child Seats.....................................16Child Seats...............................................................16Tether Strap Attachment..................................22Tether Strap Attachment (Rear SuperCabOnly).....................................................................23Using Cinch Tongue Lap and Shoulder Belts(All Front Center, Super Cab and CrewCab Rear Center Positions)..........................19Using Lap and Shoulder Belts..........................17Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren (LATCH).............................................21Using Tether Straps..............................................21Instrument Cluster.........................................75Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................66Interior Lamps..................................................67Front Map Lamps (If equipped)....................68Rear Dome and Map Lamps............................68Interior Mirror....................................................72Auto-Dimming Mirror..........................................72Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................214Connecting the Jumper Cables.....................214Jump Starting.......................................................215Preparing Your Vehicle......................................214Removing the Jumper Cables........................215
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Keyless Entry....................................................55SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRYKEYPAD...............................................................55Keys and Remote Controls........................46
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Lighting Control..............................................65Headlamp Flasher...............................................65High Beams............................................................65Lighting..............................................................65Limited Slip Differential.............................160Load Carrying.................................................178Load Limit........................................................178Special Loading Instructions for Owners ofPick-up Trucks and Utility-typeVehicles.............................................................185Vehicle Loading - with and without aTrailer..................................................................178Locking and Unlocking.................................54Autolock and Autounlock.................................54Battery Saver.........................................................55Illuminated Entry..................................................55Power Door Locks................................................54Remote Control....................................................54Smart Unlocks......................................................54Locks...................................................................54Lug NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.......................288
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Maintenance..................................................232General Information..........................................232Manual Climate Control............................103
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