2016 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY light

WARNING
Driving your vehicle with the warninglamp on is dangerous. A significantdecrease in braking performancemay occur. It will take you longer to stopyour vehicle. Have your vehicle checked byyour authorized dealer immediately. Drivingextended distances with the parking brakeengaged can cause brake failure and therisk of personal injury.
Check Fuel Cap (If Equipped)
Illuminates when the fuel capmay not be properly installed.Continued driving with this lighton may cause the Service engine soonwarning indicator to come on.
Cruise Control (If Equipped)
Illuminates when you switch thisfeature on. See Using CruiseControl (page 183).
Direction Indicator
Illuminates when the left or rightturn signal or the hazard warningflasher is turned on. If theindicators stay on or flash faster, check fora burned out bulb.
Door Ajar
Displays when the ignition is onand any door is not completelyclosed.
Electronic Locking Differential
Illuminates when using theelectronic locking differential.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Illuminates when the enginecoolant temperature is high.Stop the vehicle as soon aspossible, switch off the engine and let cool.
Engine Oil
If it illuminates with the enginerunning or when you are driving,this indicates a malfunction.Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe todo so and switch the engine off. Check theengine oil level. See Engine Oil Check(page 235).
Note:Do not resume your journey if itilluminates despite the level being correct.Have the system checked by your authorizeddealer immediately.
Fasten Safety Belt
It will illuminate and a chime willsound to remind you to fastenyour safety belt.
Front Airbag
If it fails to illuminate when youstart your vehicle, continues toflash or remains on, it indicatesa malfunction. Have the system checkedby your authorized dealer.
High Beam
Illuminates when you switch thehigh beam headlamps on. It willflash when you use theheadlamp flasher.
Hill Descent (If Equipped)
Illuminates when hill descent isswitched on.
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Low Fuel Level
Illuminates when the fuel levelis low or the fuel tank is nearlyempty. Refuel as soon aspossible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Illuminates when your tirepressure is low. If the lampremains on with the enginerunning or when driving, check your tirepressure as soon as possible.
It will also illuminate momentarily whenyou switch the ignition on to confirm thelamp is functional. If it does not illuminatewhen you switch the ignition on, or beginsto flash at any time, have the systemchecked by your authorized dealer.
Powertrain Malfunction/ReducedPower/Electronic Throttle Control
Illuminates when a powertrainor an AWD fault has beendetected. Contact yourauthorized dealer as soon as possible.
Service Engine Soon
If the service engine soonindicator light stays illuminatedafter the engine is started, itindicates that the On-Board Diagnostics(OBD-II) system has detected amalfunction of the vehicle emissionscontrol system. Refer to On-BoardDiagnostics (OBD-II) in the Fuel andRefueling chapter for more informationabout having your vehicle serviced. SeeEmission Control System (page 148).
If the light is blinking, engine misfire isoccurring which could damage yourcatalytic converter. Drive in a moderatefashion (avoid heavy acceleration anddeceleration) and have your vehicleserviced immediately.
WARNING
Under engine misfire conditions,excessive exhaust temperaturescould damage the catalyticconverter, the fuel system, interior floorcoverings or other vehicle components,possibly causing a fire. Have an authorizeddealer service your vehicle immediately.
The service engine soon indicator lightilluminates when the ignition is first turnedon prior to engine start to check the bulband to indicate whether the vehicle is readyfor Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing.
Normally, the service engine soon light willstay on until the engine is cranked, thenturn itself off if no malfunctions arepresent. However, if after 15 seconds theservice engine soon light blinks eight times,it means that the vehicle is not ready forI/M testing. See Emission ControlSystem (page 148).
Stability Control
Illuminates when the system isactive. If it remains illuminatedor does not illuminate when youswitch the ignition on, this indicates amalfunction. During a malfunction thesystem will switch off. Have the systemchecked by your authorized dealerimmediately. See Using StabilityControl (page 174).
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Stability Control Off
Illuminates when you switch thesystem off. It will go out whenyou switch the system back onor when you switch the ignition off. SeeUsing Stability Control (page 174).
Transmission Tow/Haul (If Equipped)
Illuminates when the tow/haulfeature has been activated. If thelight flashes steadily, have thesystem serviced immediately, damage tothe transmission could occur.
4X2 (If Equipped)
Illuminates momentarily whentwo-wheel drive high is selected.If the light fails to display whenthe ignition is turned on, or remains on,have the system serviced immediately byyour authorized dealer.
4X4 LOW (If Equipped)
Illuminates when four-wheeldrive low is engaged. If the lightfails to display when the ignitionis turned on, or remains on, have thesystem serviced immediately by yourauthorized dealer.
4X4 HIGH (If Equipped)
Illuminates when four-wheeldrive high is engaged. If the lightfails to display when the ignitionis turned on, or remains on, have thesystem serviced immediately by yourauthorized dealer.
Diesel Warning Lights
If your vehicle is equipped with a dieselengine, it has some unique warning lights;refer to your diesel supplement for detailedinformation on their function.
Diesel engine brake
For more information see yourdiesel supplement.
Diesel exhaust fluid
For more information see yourdiesel supplement.
Glow plug pre-heat
For more information see yourdiesel supplement.
Water in fuel
For more information see yourdiesel supplement.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you remove the key from theignition and open the driver's door and youhave left the headlamps or parking lampson.
Key in Ignition Warning Chime
Sounds when you open the driver's doorand you have left the key in the ignition.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, crash andinjury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. We recommendagainst the use of any hand-held devicewhile driving and encourage the use ofvoice-operated systems when possible.Make sure you are aware of all applicablelocal laws that may affect the use ofelectronic devices while driving.
You can control various systems on yourvehicle using the information displaycontrols on the steering wheel. Theinformation display provides thecorresponding information.
Information Display Controls(Type 1)
•Press the INFO button to scroll throughtrip, outside temperature, fuel usage,trailer gain and MyKey® information.
•Press the SETUP button to scrollthrough various vehicle featuresettings.
•Press the RESET button to choosesettings, reset information and confirmmessages.
Info
Press the INFO button repeatedly to cyclethrough the following features:
Note:Some options may appear slightlydifferent or not at all if the items areoptional.
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EXHAUST FILTER
For more information, refer to the Dieselsupplement.
System check and vehicle featurecustomization
Press the SETUP button repeatedly tocycle the information display through thefollowing features:
Note:Some options may appear slightlydifferent or not at all if the items areoptional.
Note:When returning to the SETUP menuand you selected a non-English language,HOLD RESET FOR ENGLISH will display tochange back to English. Press and hold theRESET button to change back to English.
SETUP
OIL LIFEpress the RESET buttonRESET FOR SYSTEMCHECKEXHAUST FLUID LEVEL(Diesel only)
ENGINE HOURS
ENGINE IDLE HOURS
CHARGING SYSTEM
DOOR
BRAKE SYSTEM
TBC GAIN = XX.X
FUEL LEVEL
MYKEY DISTANCE
SETUP (cont’d)
MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMEDpress the RESETbuttonRESET FORSYSTEM CHECKADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED
OIL LIFE
English or Metricpress the RESETbuttonUNITS
0 to 180 secondsAUTOLAMP (SEC)
On or OffAUTOLOCK
On or OffAUTOUNLOCK
On or OffCOURTESY WIPE
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SETUP (cont’d)
On or OffREAR PARK AID
On or OffREMOTE WINDOWOPEN
CREATE MYKEY / MYKEY SETUP / CLEAR MYKEY
On or Offpress the RESETbuttonRESET FOR REMOTE START
5, 10, 15 minutes
Electric or EOHTBC MODE
LOW, MED or HIGHTBC EFFORT
On or OffTRAILER SWAY
English / Spanish / FrenchLANGUAGE = ENGLISH / SPANISH /FRENCH
PRESS RESET FOR SYSTEM CHECK
The information display will begin to cyclethrough the vehicle systems and providea status of the item if needed.
Note:Some systems show a message onlyif a condition is present
OIL LIFE
Displays the remaining oil life. An oilchange is required whenever indicated bythe information display and according tothe recommended maintenance schedule.USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS.
To reset the oil monitoring system to 100%after each oil change, perform thefollowing:
1. Press and release the SETUP buttonto display OIL LIFE XXX% HOLD RESET= NEW.
2. Press and hold the RESET button fortwo seconds and release to reset theoil life to 100%.
Note:To change oil life 100% value (ifequipped with this feature) to another value,proceed to Step 3.
3. Once OIL LIFE SET TO XXX% isdisplayed, release and press the RESETbutton to change the Oil Life StartValue. Each release and press willreduce the value by 10%.
UNITS
Displays the current units English or Metric
AUTOLAMP (SEC)
This feature keeps your headlights on forup to three minutes after the ignition isswitched off.
AUTOLOCK
This feature automatically locks all vehicledoors when the vehicle is shifted into anygear, putting the vehicle in motion.
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AUTOUNLOCK
This feature automatically unlocks allvehicle doors when the driver’s door isopened within 10 minutes of the ignitionbeing turned off.
COURTESY WIPE
This feature allows for an extra swipe ofthe wipers after a wipe/wash cycle.
CREATE MYKEY / MYKEY SETUP /CLEAR MYKEY
For more information, See Creating aMyKey (page 52).
RESET FOR REMOTE START (ifequipped)
REAR PARK AID
This feature sounds a warning tone to warnthe driver of obstacles near the rearbumper, and functions only when R(Reverse) gear is selected.
TBC MODE (if equipped)
Allows you to choose the trailer brakemode.
TBC EFFORT (if equipped)
Allows you to choose the level of initialbraking.
TRAILER SWAY (if equipped)
This feature uses the electronic stabilitycontrol to mitigate trailer sway.
LANGUAGE = ENGLISH / SPANISH /FRENCH
Allows you to choose which language themessage center will display in.
Waiting four seconds or pressing theRESET button cycles the message centerthrough each of the language choices.
Press the RESET button to set thelanguage choice.
Information Display Controls(Type 2) (If Equipped)
•Press the up and down arrow buttonsto scroll through and highlight theoptions within a menu.
•Press the right arrow button to enter asub-menu.
•Press the left arrow button to exit amenu.
•Press the OK button to choose andconfirm a setting/messages.
Main menu
You can access the menus using theinformation display control.
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Truck Apps (cont’d)
Rename TrailerPress OK for optionsTrailer (cont’d)
Reset Trailer Mileage / Kilometers(if equipped)
Trailer disconnected
Disregard this status if your vehicle is notequipped with a factory installed trailerbrake controller. This message may appearwhen an aftermarket TBC is used evenwhen the trailer is connected.
Change Active Trailer
When this is highlighted, press the rightarrow key to change the currently selectedtrailer. Use the up and down arrows toselect a trailer and press the OK button tochoose the highlighted trailer.
Adding a new trailer
Use the up/down arrows to highlight NewTrailer and press the right arrow key toenter the New Trailer input screen. Use theup/down arrow keys to choose alpha,numeric and symbol characters and thenpress the right arrow to move the characterspace over. Continue adding characters asneeded. Press the left arrow to go backand change a previously selectedcharacter. When finished with the newtrailer name, press OK to accept the newtrailer name.
Connection Checklist
Use the up/down arrows to highlight oneof these choices and press OK to displaythe connection checklist. Follow theon-screen instructions to go through theconnections list.
Delete Trailer
Use the up/down arrows to highlight thetrailer you want to delete and press OK todelete. Follow the on-screen prompts toexit or confirm delete.
Rename Trailer
Use the up/down buttons to highlight atrailer and press OK to select it. Use theup/down arrow buttons to change thecharacters as needed. When done, pressOK to accept the change.
Reset Trailer Mileage / Kilometers
Use the up/down buttons to select atrailer, then press and hold OK to reset thetrailer mileage (kilometers).
Settings
Use the arrow buttons toconfigure different driver settingchoices.
Note:Some items are optional and maynot appear.
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