2016 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY brakes

•Transmissions give their best fueleconomy when operated in the topcruise gear and with steady pressureon the gas pedal.
•Four-wheel-drive operation (ifequipped) is less fuel efficient thantwo-wheel-drive operation.
•Close the windows for high-speeddriving.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
WARNING
Do not drive through flowing or deepwater as you may lose control of yourvehicle.
Note:Driving through standing water cancause vehicle damage.
Note:Engine damage can occur if waterenters the air filter.
Before driving through standing water,check the depth. Never drive through waterthat is higher than the bottom of the wheelhubs.
When driving through standing water, drivevery slowly and do not stop your vehicle.Your brake performance and traction maybe limited. After driving through water andas soon as it is safe to do so:
•Lightly press the brake pedal to dry thebrakes and to check that they work.
•Check that the horn works.
•Check that the exterior lights work.
•Turn the steering wheel to check thatthe steering power assist works.
FLOOR MATS
WARNINGS
Always use floor mats that aredesigned to fit the foot well of yourvehicle. Only use floor mats thatleave the pedal area unobstructed. Onlyuse floor mats that are firmly secured toretention posts so that they cannot slip outof position and interfere with the pedalsor impair safe operation of your vehicle inother ways.
Pedals that cannot move freely cancause loss of vehicle control andincrease the risk of serious personalinjury.
Always make sure that the floormats are properly attached to theretention posts in the carpet that aresupplied with your vehicle. Floor mats mustbe properly secured to both retention poststo make sure mats do not shift out ofposition.
Never place floor mats or any othercovering in the vehicle foot well thatcannot be properly secured toprevent them from moving and interferingwith the pedals or the ability to control thevehicle.
Never place floor mats or any othercovering on top of already installedfloor mats. Floor mats should alwaysrest on top of vehicle carpeting surface andnot another floor mat or other covering.Additional floor mats or any other coveringwill reduce the pedal clearance andpotentially interfere with pedal operation.
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Driving HintsE176913

•Touch-up exposed or primed metal toprevent rust.
•Cover chrome and stainless steel partswith a thick coat of auto wax to preventdiscoloration. Re-wax as necessarywhen you wash your vehicle.
•Lubricate all hood, door and luggagecompartment hinges and latches witha light grade oil.
•Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
•Keep all rubber parts free from oil andsolvents.
Engine
•Change the engine oil and filter prior tostorage because used engine oilcontains contaminates which maycause engine damage.
•Start the engine every 15 days for aminimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idlewith the climate controls set to defrostuntil the engine reaches normaloperating temperature.
•With your foot on the brake, shiftthrough all the gears while the engineis running.
•We recommend that you change theengine oil before you use your vehicleagain.
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 that there are no coolingsystem leaks and that fluid is at therecommended level.
Battery
•Check and recharge as necessary. Keepconnections clean.
•If storing your vehicle for more than 30days without recharging the battery,we recommend that you disconnectthe battery cables to maintain batterycharge for quick starting.
Note:It is necessary to reset memoryfeatures if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
•Make sure the brakes and parking brakerelease fully.
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 ft (7.5 m)every 15 days to lubricate working partsand 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 such as mice or squirrelnests.
•Check the exhaust for any foreignmaterial that may have collectedduring storage.
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Vehicle Care

Note:Do not reduce tire pressureto change the ride characteristicsof the vehicle. If you do notmaintain the inflation pressure atthe levels specified by Ford, yourvehicle may experience a conditionknown as shimmy. Shimmy is asevere vibration and oscillation inthe steering wheel after the vehicletravels over a bump or dip in theroad that does not dampen out byitself. Shimmy may result fromsignificant under-inflation of thetires, improper tires (load range,size, or type), or vehiclemodifications such as lift-kits. Inthe event that your vehicleexperiences shimmy, you shouldslowly reduce speed by either liftingoff the accelerator pedal or lightlyapplying the brakes. The shimmywill cease as the vehicle speeddecreases.
Maximum Inflation Pressure isthe tire manufacturer's maximumpermissible pressure and thepressure at which the maximumload can be carried by the tire. Thispressure is normally higher thanthe manufacturer’s recommendedcold inflation pressure which canbe found on the SafetyCompliance Certification Label(affixed to either the door hingepillar, door-latch post, or the dooredge that meets the door-latchpost, next to the driver's seatingposition), or Tire Label located on
the B-pillar or the edge of thedriver's door. The cold inflationpressure should never be set lowerthan the recommended pressureon the Safety ComplianceCertification Label or Tire Label.
When weather temperaturechanges occur, tire inflationpressures also change. A 10°F(6°C) temperature drop cancause a corresponding drop of 1psi (7 kPa) in inflation pressure.Check your tire pressuresfrequently and adjust them to theproper pressure which can befound on the Safety ComplianceCertification Label or Tire Label.
To check the pressure in yourtire(s):
1. Make sure the tires are cool,meaning they are not hot fromdriving even a mile.
Note:If you are checking tirepressure when the tire is hot, (forexample, driven more than 1 mile[1.6 kilometers]), never bleed orreduce air pressure. The tires arehot from driving and it is normal forpressures to increase aboverecommended cold pressures. Ahot tire at or below recommendedcold inflation pressure could besignificantly under-inflated.
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Wheels and Tires

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4WDSee: Four-Wheel Drive.....................................158
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A/CSee: Climate Control..........................................110About This Manual...........................................7ABSSee: Brakes...........................................................169ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes................................................................169Accessories....................................................447Exterior style........................................................447Interior style.........................................................447Lifestyle.................................................................447Peace of mind.....................................................447AccessoriesSee: Replacement PartsRecommendation.............................................11Adjusting the Headlamps.........................247Horizontal Aim Adjustment...........................248Vertical Aim Adjustment.................................247Adjusting the Pedals....................................69Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................66Airbag Disposal..............................................46Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control..........................................110AlarmSee: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................65Anti-Theft Alarm............................................65Arming the Alarm.................................................65Disarming the Alarm...........................................65Appendices.....................................................472Audible Warnings and Indicators.............87Headlamps On Warning Chime......................87Key in Ignition Warning Chime.........................87Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................88Audio Control..................................................66Media.........................................................................67Seek, Next or Previous........................................67Audio System.................................................317General Information...........................................317Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC..............................................................319
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/Touchscreen Display................................322Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM.......318Autolamps.........................................................72Autolamps - Programmable ExitDelay.....................................................................72Automatic Climate Control.........................111Automatic Transmission.............................151Brake-Shift Interlock.........................................155If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow..................................................................156Understanding the Shift Positions of a6–Speed Automatic Transmission.........152Understanding the Shift Positions of the5–Speed Automatic Transmission..........151Understanding your SelectShiftAutomatic™ transmission.........................154Automatic Transmission FluidCheck............................................................240Checking Automatic TransmissionFluid....................................................................241Auxiliary Power Points.................................137110 Volt AC Power Point....................................13712 Volt DC Power Point......................................137Locations................................................................137Auxiliary Switches.......................................448
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Bed Extender...................................................62Grocery mode........................................................63Tailgate mode........................................................62Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood...........232Booster Seats..................................................24Types of Booster Seats......................................25Brake Fluid Check........................................244Brakes...............................................................169General Information..........................................169Breaking-In.....................................................207Bulb Specification Chart...........................252
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California Proposition 65..............................11Capacities and Specifications - 6.2LV8...................................................................307Specifications.....................................................308
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Driving Through Water..............................208DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps.........................73
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Economical Driving.....................................207Electronic Locking Differential.................167Activating the Electronic LockingDifferential........................................................167Emission Control System..........................148On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)...................149Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance(I/M) Testing...................................................150End User License Agreement..................472SYNC End User License Agreement(EULA)..............................................................472Engine Block Heater....................................142Using the Engine Block Heater......................143Engine Coolant Check...............................236Adding Engine Coolant....................................237Recycled Engine Coolant................................238Severe Climates.................................................238What You Should Know About Fail-SafeCooling..............................................................239Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................64Engine Oil Check..........................................235Adding Engine Oil..............................................235Engine Oil Dipstick......................................235Engine Specifications................................303Drivebelt Routing...............................................303Entertainment..............................................395AM/FM Radio......................................................395Bluetooth Audio..................................................410CD...........................................................................405SD Card Slot and USB Port...........................407SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (IfActivated)........................................................401Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information.................................410Environment......................................................14
Essential Towing Checks...........................196Before Towing a Trailer....................................202Dynamic Hitching Using the Rear ViewCamera System..............................................197Hitches...................................................................198Integrated Trailer Brake Controller.............200Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft (PWC)........................................203Safety Chains.......................................................199Trailer Brakes.......................................................199Trailer Lamps.......................................................202Trailer Towing Connector.................................197When Towing a Trailer.....................................202Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording..............................................9Export Unique Options..................................13Extended Service Plan (ESP)..................451SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)............452SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)..........................451Exterior Mirrors.................................................77Clearance Lamps.................................................78Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................77Heated Exterior Mirrors......................................78Memory Mirrors.....................................................78Power Exterior Mirrors.........................................77Telescoping Mirrors..............................................78
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Fastening the Safety Belts.........................30Fastening the Cinch Tongue..............................31Safety Belt Extension Assembly.....................33Safety Belt Locking Modes...............................32Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy............31Using the Safety Belt with Cinch Tongue(Front Center and Rear Center SeatsOnly)....................................................................30Floor Mats......................................................208Fog Lamps - FrontSee: Front Fog Lamps.........................................73Foot PedalsSee: Adjusting the Pedals.................................69Ford Credit..........................................................11(U.S. Only).................................................................11Four-Wheel Drive.........................................158Front Fog Lamps.............................................73Front Seat Armrest.......................................127Fuel and Refueling.......................................144
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Fuel Consumption........................................147Calculating Fuel Economy..............................148Filling the Tank.....................................................147Fuel Filter........................................................244Fuel Quality.....................................................145Choosing the Right Fuel...................................145Choosing the Right Fuel With a Flex FuelVehicle (If Equipped)...................................145Diesel Engine........................................................145Octane Recommendations............................145Fuel Shutoff....................................................213Fuses.................................................................223Fuse Specification Chart...........................223Passenger Compartment FusePanel..................................................................228Power Distribution Box....................................223
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Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener............129Gauges...............................................................82Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............83Engine Oil Pressure Gauge...............................83Fuel Gauge..............................................................83Information Display.............................................84Transmission Fluid TemperatureGauge..................................................................83General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................47General Maintenance Information.......453Multi-point Inspection.....................................455Owner Checks and Services..........................454Protecting Your Investment...........................453Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.........................453Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?.....................................................453Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.........................................................220Getting the Services You Need................217Away From Home...............................................217Global Opening................................................77Opening the Windows........................................77
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HandbrakeSee: Parking Brake..............................................170
Hazard Warning Flashers...........................213HDCSee: Using Hill Descent Control.....................177Head Restraints..............................................117Adjusting the Head Restraint..........................118Heated Seats..................................................124Rear Heated Seats ............................................124Heated Steering Wheel...............................68Heated Windows and Mirrors...................115Heated Exterior Mirror........................................115Heated Rear Window.........................................115HeatingSee: Climate Control..........................................110Hill Start Assist..............................................170Switching the System On and Off.................171Using Hill Start Assist........................................170Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate...........................................................112Cooling the Interior Quickly..............................114General Hints.........................................................112Heating the Interior Quickly.............................113Recommended Settings for Cooling ...........114Recommended Settings for Heating...........114Side Window Defogging in ColdWeather..............................................................115Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes............................................................169Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood...........232
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Ignition Switch...............................................140In California (U.S. Only).............................218Information Display Control.......................67Type 1.........................................................................67Type 2.......................................................................68Information Displays....................................89General Information...........................................89Information.....................................................418911 Assist...............................................................425Alerts......................................................................424Calendar................................................................424Sirius Travel Link.................................................423SYNC Services (If Equipped, United StatesOnly)...................................................................419Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, USOnly)..................................................................427
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Vehicle Storage.............................................261Battery...................................................................262Body.........................................................................261Brakes.....................................................................262Cooling system...................................................262Engine....................................................................262Fuel system..........................................................262General...................................................................261Miscellaneous.....................................................262Removing Vehicle From Storage.................262Tires........................................................................262VentilationSee: Climate Control..........................................110VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number............305Voice Control....................................................67
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Warning Lamps and Indicators................844X2.............................................................................874X4 HIGH.................................................................874X4 LOW.................................................................87Anti-Lock Braking System................................84Battery.....................................................................84Brake System........................................................84Check Fuel Cap.....................................................85Cruise Control........................................................85Diesel Warning Lights.........................................87Direction Indicator...............................................85Door Ajar.................................................................85Electronic Locking Differential........................85Engine Coolant Temperature..........................85Engine Oil................................................................85Fasten Safety Belt...............................................85Front Airbag...........................................................85High Beam..............................................................85Hill Descent............................................................85Low Fuel Level......................................................86Low Tire Pressure Warning..............................86Powertrain Malfunction/ReducedPower/Electronic Throttle Control...........86Service Engine Soon...........................................86Stability Control...................................................86Stability Control Off............................................87Transmission Tow/Haul.....................................87Washer Fluid Check....................................244
WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior..............................256See: Wipers and Washers.................................70Waxing..............................................................257Wheel NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.......................290Wheels and Tires.........................................264General Information.........................................264Technical Specifications..................................301Windows and Mirrors....................................76Windshield Washers.....................................70Front Camera Washer........................................70Windshield Wipers.........................................70Speed dependent wipers..................................70Wipers and Washers.....................................70Wrecker TowingSee: Transporting the Vehicle.......................205
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