2015 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY windshield wipers

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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WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Note:Fully defrost the windshield beforeswitching on the windshield wipers.
Note:Make sure the windshield wipers areswitched off before entering a car wash.
Note:Clean the windshield and wiperblades if they begin to leave streaks orsmears. If that does not resolve the issue,install new wiper blades.
Note:Do not operate the wipers on a drywindshield. This may scratch the glass,damage the wiper blades or cause the wipermotor to burn out. Always use thewindshield washers before wiping a drywindshield.
Rotate the end of the control:
•away from you to increase the wiperspeed
•toward you to decrease the wiperspeed.
Speed dependent wipers
When your vehicle speed increases, theinterval between wipes decreases.
WINDSHIELD WASHERS
Note:Do not operate the wipers on a drywindshield. This may scratch the glass,damage the wiper blades or cause the wipermotor to burn out. Always use thewindshield washer before wiping a drywindshield.
Note:Do not operate the washers whenthe washer reservoir is empty. This maycause the washer pump to overheat.
Press the end of the stalk to activate thewasher.
•A brief press causes a single wipewithout washer fluid.
•A quick press and hold causes thewipers to swipe three times withwasher fluid.
•A long press and hold will activate thewipers and washer fluid for up to 10seconds.
A wipe will occur a few seconds afterwashing to clear any remaining washerfluid. This feature can be turned on and offin the information display.
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Note:If the vehicle is equipped withautolamps, it will have the headlamps onwith windshield wipers feature. If thewindshield wipers are turned on, the exteriorlamps will turn on with the headlampcontrol in the autolamp position.
The autolamp system also keeps the lightson for a predetermined amount of time afterthe ignition switch is turned to off. You canchange the amount of time the lamps stayon by using the programming procedure thatfollows:
Autolamps - Programmable ExitDelay
Programmable exit delay allows the lengthof the autolamp exit delay to be changed.
To program the auto lamp exit time delay:
1.Start with the ignition in the off positionand the headlamp control in theautolamp position.
2. Turn the headlamp control to off.
3.Turn the ignition switch to on and thenback to off.
4. Turn the headlamp control to theautolamp position. The headlamps willturn on.
5. Wait the desired amount of time forthe exit delay you want (up to threeminutes), then turn the headlamps off.
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING
DIMMER
Use to adjust the brightness of theinstrument panel and all applicable litcomponents in the vehicle duringheadlamp and parking lamp operation.
•Tap the top or bottom of the controlto brighten/dim all interior litcomponents incrementally, or
•Press and hold at the first position thetop or bottom of the control until thedesired lighting level is reached.
•Press and hold the top of the controlto the full on position to activate the“dome on” feature. This will turn on theinterior courtesy lights. The lights willremain on until the bottom of thecontrol is pressed.
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (IF
EQUIPPED)
WARNING
Always remember to switch yourheadlamps on in low light situationsor during inclement weather. Thesystem does not activate the tail lampsand may not provide adequate lightingduring these conditions. Failure to activateyour headlamps under these conditionsmay result in a collision.
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•Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,spark plug wire or spark plug well, orthe area in and around these locations.
•Cover the battery, power distributionbox, and air filter assembly to preventwater damage when cleaning theengine.
CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND
WIPER BLADES
Car wash chemicals and environmentalfallout can result in windshield and wiperblade contamination. Dirty windshield andwipers will result in poor windshield wiperoperation. Keep the windshield and wiperblades clean to maintain windshield wiperperformance.
To clean the windshield and wiper blades:
•Clean the windshield with anon-abrasive glass cleaner.
•For windshields contaminated withtree sap, chemicals, wax or bugs, cleanthe entire windshield using steel wool(no greater than 0000 grade) in acircular motion and rinse with water.
•Clean the wiper blades with isopropylrubbing alcohol or windshield washerfluid.
Note: Do not use razor blades or othersharp objects to clean or remove decalsfrom the inside of the heated rear window.The vehicle warranty does not coverdamage caused to the heated rear windowgrid lines.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR
WARNINGS
Do not use cleaning solvents, bleachor dye on the vehicle’s safety belts,as these actions may weaken thebelt webbing.
WARNINGS
On vehicles equipped withseat-mounted airbags, do not usechemical solvents or strongdetergents. Such products couldcontaminate the side airbag system andaffect performance of the side airbag in acollision.
For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety beltsand seats equipped with side airbags:
•Remove dust and loose dirt with avacuum cleaner.
•Remove light stains and soil withMotorcraft Professional StrengthCarpet & Upholstery Cleaner.
•If grease or tar is present on thematerial, spot-clean the area first withMotorcraft Spot and Stain Remover. InCanada, use Motorcraft Multi-PurposeCleaner.
•If a ring forms on the fabric after spotcleaning, clean the entire areaimmediately (but do not oversaturate)or the ring will set.
•Do not use household cleaningproducts or glass cleaners, which canstain and discolor the fabric and affectthe flame retardant abilities of the seatmaterials.
CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT
PANEL AND INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER LENS
WARNING
Do not use chemical solvents orstrong detergents when cleaning thesteering wheel or instrument panelto avoid contamination of the airbagsystem.
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Vehicle Care

Engine
•The engine oil and filter should bechanged prior to storage, as usedengine oil contain contaminates thatmay cause engine damage.
•Start the engine every 15 days. Run atfast idle until it reaches normaloperating temperature
•With your foot on the brake, shiftthrough all the gears while the engineis running.
Fuel system
•Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fueluntil the first automatic shutoff of thefuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
•Protect against freezing temperatures.
•When removing your vehicle fromstorage, check coolant fluid level.Confirm there are no cooling systemleaks, and fluid is at the recommendedlevel.
Battery
•Check and recharge as necessary. Keepconnections clean.
•If storing your vehicle for more than 30days without recharging the battery, itmay be advisable to disconnect thebattery cables to ensure battery chargeis maintained for quick starting.
Note:If battery cables are disconnected, itwill be necessary to reset memory features.
Brakes
•Make sure brakes and parking brakeare fully released.
Tires
•Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
•Make sure all linkages, cables, leversand pins under your vehicle are coveredwith grease to prevent rust.
•Move vehicles at least 25 feet (8meters) every 15 days to lubricateworking parts and prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out ofstorage, do the following:
•Wash your vehicle to remove any dirtor grease film build-up on windowsurfaces.
•Check windshield wipers for anydeterioration.
•Check under the hood for any foreignmaterial that may have collectedduring storage (mice/squirrel nests).
•Check the exhaust for any foreignmaterial that may have collectedduring storage.
•Check tire pressures and set tireinflation per the Tire Label.
•Check brake pedal operation. Driveyour vehicle 15 feet (4.5 meters) backand forth to remove rust build-up.
•Check fluid levels (including coolant,oil and gas) to make sure there are noleaks, and fluids are at recommendedlevels.
•If the battery was removed, clean thebattery cable ends and inspect.
Contact your authorized dealer if you haveany concerns or issues.
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Vehicle Care

VentilationSee: Climate Control.........................................103VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number............303Voice Control....................................................61
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Warning Lamps and Indicators..................774X2............................................................................804X4 HIGH................................................................804X4 LOW................................................................80Anti-Lock Braking System.................................77Battery.......................................................................77Brake System..........................................................77Check Fuel Cap.....................................................78Cruise Control........................................................78Diesel Warning Lights........................................80Direction Indicator................................................78Door Ajar..................................................................78Electronic Locking Differential........................78Engine Coolant Temperature...........................78Engine Oil................................................................78Fasten Safety Belt................................................78Front Airbag............................................................78High Beam...............................................................78Hill Descent............................................................78Low Fuel Level.......................................................79Low Tire Pressure Warning...............................79Powertrain Malfunction/ReducedPower/Electronic Throttle Control............79Service Engine Soon............................................79Stability Control....................................................79Stability Control Off............................................79Transmission Tow/Haul....................................80Washer Fluid Check....................................244WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior..............................256See: Wipers and Washers.................................64Waxing..............................................................257Wheel NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.......................288Wheels and Tires.........................................263General Information.........................................263Technical Specifications.................................299Windows and Mirrors...................................69Windshield Washers.....................................64
Windshield Wipers........................................64Speed dependent wipers.................................64Wipers and Washers.....................................64
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