2016 FORD F250 4WD

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The traction control system helps avoid
drive wheel spin and loss of traction.
If your vehicle begins to slide, the system
applies the brakes to individual wheels
and, when needed, reduces engine power
at the same time. If the wheels spin when
accelerating on slippery or loose surfaces,
the system reduces engine power in order
to increase traction.
USING TRACTION CONTROL
(Dual rear wheel vehicles only)
In certain situations (for example, stuck in
snow or mud), it may be beneficial to turn
the traction control system off. This allows
the wheels to spin with full engine power. Turn the traction control system
off by pressing the stability
control button located on the
instrument panel.
If you cannot turn the system off, see the
MyKey chapter for more information.
Placing your vehicle into four-wheel drive
mode automatically disables traction
control. Traction control operation will
resume when you place your vehicle back
into two-wheel drive mode. Engine only traction control
(Dual rear wheel vehicles only)
Traction control system
Stability control OFF
indicator
Button functions
Enabled
Not illuminated
Default at start-up
Disabled
Illuminated
Button pressed momentarily
Enabled
Not illuminated
Button pressed again after
deactivation
Disabled
Illuminated
Transfer case switched to
4WD*
*Engaging 4WD automatically disables the traction control system.
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AdvanceTrac with RSC Features
(Single rear wheels only)
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Not illuminated
Button pressed
again after
deactivation
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Illuminated
Transfer case
switched to
4WD Low 3
1 Electronic stability control has reduced sensitivity compared to fully active system.
2 Lamp light starts blinking for four seconds after entering the press and hold state.
3 Engaging 4WD Low locked automatically disables roll stability control, electronic stability
control and the traction control system.
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•
If you are driving more than 15 mi
(24 km) at temperatures above
freezing, angle the plow blade either
full left or full right to provide
maximum airflow to the radiator.
• If you are driving less than
15 mi
(24 km) at speeds up to 45 mph
(72 km/h) in cold weather, you will not
need to worry about blade position to
provide maximum airflow.
Transmission operation while
plowing WARNING
Do not spin the wheels at over
34 mph (55 km/h). The tires may fail
and injure a passenger or bystander.
•
Shift transfer case to
4L (4WD Low)
when plowing in small areas at speeds
below
5 mph (8 km/h).
• Shift transfer case to
4H (4WD High)
when plowing larger areas or light snow
at higher speeds. Do not exceed 15 mph
(24 km/h)
.
• Do not shift the transmission from a
forward gear to
R (Reverse) until the
engine is at idle and the wheels have
stopped.
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4
4WD
See: Four-Wheel Drive..................................... 158
A
A/C See: Climate Control.......................................... 110
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 169
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 169
Accessories....................................................447 Exterior style........................................................ 447
Interior style......................................................... 447
Lifestyle................................................................. 447
Peace of mind..................................................... 447
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................. 11
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................247 Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 248
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 247
Adjusting the Pedals
....................................69
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................66
Airbag Disposal
..............................................46
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 110
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 65
Anti-Theft Alarm
............................................65
Arming the Alarm................................................. 65
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 65
Appendices.....................................................472
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............87 Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 87
Key in Ignition Warning Chime......................... 87
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................88
Audio Control
..................................................66
Media........................................................................\
. 67
Seek, Next or Previous........................................ 67
Audio System.................................................317 General Information........................................... 317
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC..............................................................319 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/
Touchscreen Display
................................322
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM.......318
Autolamps.........................................................72 Autolamps - Programmable Exit
Delay..................................................................... 72
Automatic Climate Control.........................111
Automatic Transmission.............................151 Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 155
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................. 156
Understanding the Shift Positions of a 6– Speed Automatic Transmission.........152
Understanding the Shift Positions of the 5– Speed Automatic Transmission..........151
Understanding your SelectShift Automatic ™ transmission......................... 154
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................240
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid.................................................................... 241
Auxiliary Power Points.................................137 110 Volt AC Power Point.................................... 137
12 Volt DC Power Point...................................... 137
Locations................................................................ 137
Auxiliary Switches.......................................448
B
Bed Extender...................................................62 Grocery mode........................................................ 63
Tailgate mode........................................................ 62
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........232
Booster Seats..................................................24 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 25
Brake Fluid Check........................................244
Brakes...............................................................169 General Information.......................................... 169
Breaking-In.....................................................207
Bulb Specification Chart
...........................252
C
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications - 6.2L V8...................................................................307
Specifications..................................................... 308
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Information Messages...............................100
4WD........................................................................\
109
AdvanceTrac ™................................................... 100
Alarm...................................................................... 100
Diesel Messages.................................................. 101
Doors and Locks................................................. 104
Drivetrain............................................................... 104
Engine..................................................................... 105
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 105
Key........................................................................\
... 105
Maintenance........................................................ 106
MyKey®.................................................................. 106
Off Road................................................................. 107
Park Aid.................................................................. 107
Park Brake.............................................................. 107
Power Steering.................................................... 107
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................108
Trailer...................................................................... 108
Installing Child Seats.....................................16 Child Seats............................................................... 16
Tether Strap Attachment.................................. 22
Tether Strap Attachment (Rear SuperCab Only)..................................................................... 23
Using Cinch Tongue Lap and Shoulder Belts (All Front Center, Super Cab and Crew
Cab Rear Center Positions).......................... 19
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 17
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................. 21
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 21
Instrument Cluster
.........................................82
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................73
Interior Lamps..................................................74
Front Map Lamps (If equipped)..................... 74
Rear Dome and Map Lamps............................ 75
Interior Mirror
....................................................79
Auto-Dimming Mirror.......................................... 79
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................214 Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 214
Jump Starting....................................................... 215
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 214
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 215K
Keyless Entry....................................................57
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD
............................................................... 57
Unlocking and Locking the Doors.................. 59
Keys and Remote Controls.........................47
L
Lighting Control................................................71 Headlamp Flasher................................................ 72
High Beams.............................................................. 71
Lighting................................................................71 General Information............................................. 71
Limited Slip Differential
..............................167
Load Carrying.................................................185
Load Limit.......................................................185
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles.............................................................. 191
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 185
Locking and Unlocking
.................................56
Autolock and Autounlock................................. 56
Battery Saver.......................................................... 57
Illuminated Entry................................................... 57
Power Door Locks................................................ 56
Remote Control.................................................... 56
Smart Unlocks...................................................... 56
Locks
...................................................................56
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 290
M
Maintenance..................................................232 General Information.......................................... 232
Manual Climate Control
.............................110
Manual Seats..................................................119 Manual Lumbar .................................................. 120
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward.............................................................. 119
Recline Adjustment............................................ 119
Media Hub
......................................................328
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Towing Points...............................................204
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.........................................................206
Emergency Towing........................................... 206
Recreational Towing........................................ 206
Towing..............................................................192
Traction Control.............................................172 Principle of Operation........................................ 172
Trailer Sway Control
....................................193
Transfer Case Fluid Check........................243
Transmission Code Designation...........306
Transmission...................................................151
Transmission See: Transmission............................................... 151
Transporting the Vehicle..........................205
U
Under Hood Overview - 6.2L...................233
Under Hood Overview - 6.8L..................234
Universal Garage Door Opener...............129 CAR2U® Home Automation System..........129
HomeLink Wireless Control System............132
USB Port
.........................................................328
Using Cruise Control....................................183
Switching Cruise Control Off......................... 183
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 183
Using Four-Wheel Drive
.............................158
4WD Indicator Lights........................................ 159
Driving Off-Road With Truck and Utility Vehicles............................................................. 162
Electronic Shift-On-the-Fly (ESOF) 4WD system............................................................... 158
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles............................................................. 162
Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS) 4WD system............................................................... 158
Using a Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS) 4WD system.................................................... 159
Using the Electronic Shift on the Fly 4WD system................................................................ 161
Using Hill Descent Control.........................177 Hill descent modes............................................. 177
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................55
Using Snow Chains
.....................................284 Using Stability Control................................174
AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control ™
(RSC®)............................................................... 174
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................355
Accessing Your Play Menu............................. 360
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port........................................................... 355
Media Menu Features...................................... 358
Media Voice Commands................................. 357
System Settings................................................. 362
What's Playing?................................................. 357
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............334 Accessing Features Through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 338
Accessing Your Phone Settings.................... 342
Making a Call....................................................... 337
Pairing a Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 334
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................335
Phone Options during an Active Call..........337
Phone Voice Commands................................ 335
Receiving Calls.................................................... 337
System Settings................................................. 343
Text Messaging.................................................. 340
Using Traction Control
................................172
System Indicator Lights and
Messages........................................................... 173
Using Voice Recognition............................331 Initiating a Voice Session................................. 331
System Interaction and Feedback..............332
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
.........................219
V
Vehicle Care...................................................256 General Information......................................... 256
Vehicle Certification Label
......................306
Vehicle Identification Number...............305
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