2015 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY towing

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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Rear Seats........................................................114Folding the Rear Seat Back (Crew Cab)...............................................................................115Folding up the Rear Seat Cushion.................115Rear Under Seat Storage (Crew Cab).........116Returning the Seat to the SeatingPosition...............................................................115Rear View Camera........................................173Using the Rear View Camera System..........174Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera....................................173Recommended Towing Weights............190Calculating the Maximum Loaded TrailerWeight for Your Vehicle...............................193Refueling..........................................................138Fuel Filler Cap......................................................139Remote Control..............................................46Car Finder................................................................47Integrated Keyhead Transmitters .................46Memory Feature....................................................47Remote Start ........................................................48Replacing the Battery.........................................46Sounding a Panic Alarm....................................48Remote Start.................................................109Automatic Settings...........................................109Removing a Headlamp.............................248Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............260Replacement PartsRecommendation........................................12Collision Repairs....................................................12Scheduled Maintenance and MechanicalRepairs..................................................................12Warranty on Replacement Parts.....................12Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl............................................................49Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)..............................................................222Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only)...............................................................221Roadside Assistance...................................212Vehicles Sold In Canada : Getting RoadsideAssistance.........................................................212Vehicles Sold In Canada : Using RoadsideAssistance.........................................................212Vehicles Sold In The U.S.: Getting RoadsideAssistance.........................................................212Vehicles Sold In The U.S. : Using RoadsideAssistance.........................................................212
Roadside Emergencies...............................212Running-InSee: Breaking-In................................................208Running Out of Fuel....................................138Refilling With a Portable FuelContainer..........................................................138
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Safety Belt Height Adjustment.................32Safety Belt Minder.........................................33Belt-Minder™........................................................33Safety Belts......................................................28Principle of Operation........................................28Safety Belt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime...............................................................32Conditions of operation.....................................33Safety Canopy™............................................43Safety Precautions......................................136Satellite Radio...............................................318Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number(ESN).................................................................319Satellite Radio Reception Factors...............319SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service...................319Troubleshooting.................................................320Scheduled Maintenance Record...........449Scheduled Maintenance..........................440Seats..................................................................110Security..............................................................58Settings...........................................................366Clock.......................................................................367Display....................................................................367Settings.................................................................369Sound....................................................................368Vehicle...................................................................368Side Airbags.....................................................42Sitting in the Correct Position...................110Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains.................................282Snowplowing.................................................210Engine temperature while plowing...............211Installing the Snowplow..................................210Operating the Vehicle with the SnowplowAttached...........................................................210Snowplowing with your Airbag EquippedVehicle.................................................................211Transmission operation whileplowing...............................................................211
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Special Notices................................................12New Vehicle Limited Warranty.........................12Special Instructions..............................................12Using your Vehicle as an Ambulance.............13Using your Vehicle as a Stationary PowerSource...................................................................13Using your Vehicle with a Snowplow.............12Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance..............................................4446.2L and 6.8L Gasoline Engines..................4446.7L Diesel Engine..............................................447Exceptions............................................................447Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control.............................................176Stability Control............................................167Principle of Operation.......................................167Starter SwitchSee: Ignition Switch............................................132Starting a Gasoline Engine........................133Cold Weather Starting (Flexible FuelVehicles Only).................................................133Failure to Start.....................................................133Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................134Important Ventilating Information...............134Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isMoving................................................................133Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isStationary.........................................................133Starting and Stopping the Engine..........132General Information...........................................132Steering.............................................................177Steering Wheel...............................................60Storage Compartments..............................131SunroofSee: Moonroof.......................................................73Sun Visors..........................................................73Illuminated Vanity Mirror....................................73Slide-on-rod...........................................................73Supplementary Restraints System.........36Principle of Operation........................................36Symbols Glossary.............................................7
SYNC™ Applications andServices........................................................338911 Assist...............................................................338SYNC AppLink....................................................344SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions &Information (TDI) (If Equipped, UnitesStates Only).....................................................341Vehicle Health Report.....................................340SYNC™............................................................323General Information..........................................323SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................353
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Tailgate.............................................................185Bed Extender........................................................187Tailgate Lock........................................................185Tailgate Removal................................................186Tailgate Step........................................................186Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications.............301Terrain Response..........................................170Principle of Operation.......................................170The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)........................219Tire Care..........................................................265Glossary of Tire Terminology........................266Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading.............................................................265Information Contained on the TireSidewall............................................................267Temperature A B C............................................266Traction AA A B C..............................................265Treadwear............................................................265Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........282Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System.......................................283Understanding Your Tire PressureMonitoring System ......................................284TiresSee: Wheels and Tires.....................................263Towing a Trailer.............................................189Load Placement.................................................189Towing Points...............................................205Towing the Vehicle on FourWheels..........................................................207Emergency Towing............................................207Recreational Towing.........................................207
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Towing..............................................................189Traction Control............................................165Principle of Operation.......................................165Trailer Sway Control....................................190Transfer Case Fluid Check........................243Transmission Code Designation............304Transmission..................................................144TransmissionSee: Transmission..............................................144Transporting the Vehicle..........................206
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Under Hood Overview - 6.2L...................233Under Hood Overview - 6.8L..................234Universal Garage Door Opener.................121CAR2U® Home Automation System...........121HomeLink Wireless Control System............124USB Port...........................................................321Using Cruise Control....................................176Switching Cruise Control Off..........................176Switching Cruise Control On...........................176Using Four-Wheel Drive..............................1514WD Indicator Lights.........................................152Driving Off-Road With Truck and UtilityVehicles.............................................................155Electronic Shift-On-the-Fly (ESOF) 4WDsystem.................................................................151How Your Vehicle Differs From OtherVehicles.............................................................155Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS) 4WDsystem.................................................................151Using a Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS) 4wdsystem................................................................152Using the Electronic Shift on the Fly 4WDsystem...............................................................154Using Hill Descent Control........................170Hill descent modes............................................170Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................52Using Snow Chains.....................................282Using Stability Control................................167AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™(RSC®)..............................................................167
Using SYNC™ With Your MediaPlayer............................................................345Accessing Your Play Menu.............................349Connecting Your Digital Media Player to theUSB Port..........................................................345Media Menu Features......................................348Media Voice Commands................................346System Settings..................................................351What's Playing?.................................................346Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............327Accessing Features through the PhoneMenu...................................................................331Accessing Your Phone Settings....................334Making Calls........................................................330Pairing a Phone for the First Time...............328Pairing Subsequent Phones..........................328Phone Options during an Active Call.........330Phone Voice Commands................................328Receiving Calls...................................................330System Settings.................................................335Text Messaging...................................................333Using Traction Control................................165System Indicator Lights andMessages..........................................................166Using Voice Recognition...........................325Initiating a Voice Session................................325System Interaction and Feedback..............326Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only).........................219
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Vehicle Care...................................................256General Information.........................................256Vehicle Certification Label.......................303Vehicle Identification Number................303Vehicle Storage.............................................261Battery...................................................................262Body.........................................................................261Brakes.....................................................................262Cooling system...................................................262Engine....................................................................262Fuel system..........................................................262General...................................................................261Miscellaneous.....................................................262Removing Vehicle From Storage.................262Tires........................................................................262
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