2016 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY Owners Manual

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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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Capacities and Specifications - 6.8LTriton-30V - V10..........................................311Specifications.......................................................312Capacities and Specifications................303Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior..............................256Center Console..............................................139Removable Front Cupholders........................139Changing a Bulb...........................................249Replacing Brake/Tail/Turn/Reverse LampBulbs...................................................................251Replacing Cargo Lamp and Central HighMounted Brake Lamp Bulbs......................251Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs............................250Replacing Front Clearance andIdentification Lamp Bulbs.........................250Replacing Front Park and DirectionIndicator Lamp Bulbs..................................250Replacing Headlamp Bulbs...........................250Replacing the License Plate LampBulb....................................................................252Changing a Fuse............................................231Fuses........................................................................231Changing a Road Wheel...........................290Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation.....................................................290Location of the Spare Tire and Tools..........291Removing the Spare Tire (With Spare TireCarrier Only)....................................................292Tire Change Procedure....................................293Changing the 12V Battery.........................245Battery Management System (IfEquipped)........................................................246Changing the Engine Air Filter................254Changing the Wiper Blades.....................247Checking MyKey System Status...............53Checking the Wiper Blades......................247Child Restraint and Safety BeltMaintenance.................................................36Child Safety.......................................................15General Information.............................................15Child Safety Locks..........................................27Child Seat Positioning..................................26Cleaning Leather Seats.............................259With King Ranch Edition.................................260Without King Ranch Edition..........................259Cleaning Products.......................................256Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................261
Cleaning the Engine....................................257Cleaning the Exterior..................................256Exterior Chrome Parts.....................................256Exterior Plastic Parts.........................................257Stripes or Graphics............................................257Underbody............................................................257Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens........................259Cleaning the Interior...................................258Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades...........................................................258Clearing All MyKeys.......................................53Climate............................................................428Climate Control Voice Commands..............431Climate Control..............................................110Climate Controlled Seats..........................125Cooled Seats........................................................126Heated Seats........................................................125Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check............................236Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........45Creating a MyKey............................................52Programming/Changing ConfigurableSettings...............................................................52Cruise Control..................................................67Principle of Operation.......................................183Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control................................183Customer Assistance...................................217
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Data Recording..................................................9Event Data Recording...........................................9Service Data Recording........................................9Daytime Running Lamps.............................73Digital Radio..................................................323HD Radio Reception and StationTroubleshooting............................................324Direction Indicators........................................74Lane Change..........................................................74Driver and Passenger Airbags...................38Children and Airbags...........................................43Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch ..........38Proper Driver and Front Passenger SeatingAdjustment........................................................42Driving Aids.....................................................184Driving Hints...................................................207
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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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Information Messages...............................1004WD........................................................................109AdvanceTrac™...................................................100Alarm......................................................................100Diesel Messages..................................................101Doors and Locks.................................................104Drivetrain...............................................................104Engine.....................................................................105Fuel..........................................................................105Key...........................................................................105Maintenance........................................................106MyKey®..................................................................106Off Road.................................................................107Park Aid..................................................................107Park Brake..............................................................107Power Steering....................................................107Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................108Trailer......................................................................108Installing Child Seats.....................................16Child Seats...............................................................16Tether Strap Attachment..................................22Tether Strap Attachment (Rear SuperCabOnly).....................................................................23Using Cinch Tongue Lap and Shoulder Belts(All Front Center, Super Cab and CrewCab Rear Center Positions)..........................19Using Lap and Shoulder Belts..........................17Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren (LATCH).............................................21Using Tether Straps..............................................21Instrument Cluster.........................................82Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................73Interior Lamps..................................................74Front Map Lamps (If equipped).....................74Rear Dome and Map Lamps............................75Interior Mirror....................................................79Auto-Dimming Mirror..........................................79Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................214Connecting the Jumper Cables.....................214Jump Starting.......................................................215Preparing Your Vehicle......................................214Removing the Jumper Cables........................215
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Keyless Entry....................................................57SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRYKEYPAD...............................................................57Unlocking and Locking the Doors..................59Keys and Remote Controls.........................47
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Lighting Control................................................71Headlamp Flasher................................................72High Beams..............................................................71Lighting................................................................71General Information.............................................71Limited Slip Differential..............................167Load Carrying.................................................185Load Limit.......................................................185Special Loading Instructions for Owners ofPick-up Trucks and Utility-typeVehicles..............................................................191Vehicle Loading - with and without aTrailer.................................................................185Locking and Unlocking.................................56Autolock and Autounlock.................................56Battery Saver..........................................................57Illuminated Entry...................................................57Power Door Locks................................................56Remote Control....................................................56Smart Unlocks......................................................56Locks...................................................................56Lug NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.......................290
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Maintenance..................................................232General Information..........................................232Manual Climate Control.............................110Manual Seats..................................................119Manual Lumbar ..................................................120Moving the Seat Backward andForward..............................................................119Recline Adjustment............................................119Media Hub......................................................328
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Memory Function.........................................120Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................122Linking a PreSet Position to your RemoteControl or Intelligent Access Key Fob................................................................................121Recalling a Preset Position...............................121Saving a Preset Position....................................121Message CenterSee: Information Displays.................................89MirrorsSee: Heated Windows and Mirrors................115See: Windows and Mirrors................................76Mobile Communications Equipment.......13Moonroof..........................................................80Bounce-Back..........................................................81Opening and Closing the Moonroof.............80Venting the Moonroof.........................................81Motorcraft Parts..........................................304MyFord Touch™...........................................374General Information..........................................374MyFord Touch™ Troubleshooting........440MyKey Troubleshooting...............................55MyKey™..............................................................51Principle of Operation..........................................51
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Navigation.......................................................431cityseekr................................................................433Destination Mode...............................................431Map Mode.............................................................437Navigation Map Updates...............................440Navigation Voice Commands.......................440Point of Interest (POI) Categories...............433Quick-touch Buttons.......................................439Setting Your Navigation Preferences.........434Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........4566.2L and 6.8L Gasoline Engines..................4566.7L Diesel Engine..............................................457
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Oil Change Indicator Reset......................236Resetting the Oil Life MonitoringSystem..............................................................236Oil CheckSee: Engine Oil Check......................................235Opening and Closing the Hood..............232
Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature.......................................................221Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual...........221Overhead Console........................................139
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Parking Aid......................................................179Rear Parking Aid..................................................179Parking Aids....................................................179Parking Brake.................................................170Passive Anti-Theft System........................64SecuriLock™..........................................................64PATSSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................64Pedals................................................................69Perchlorate.........................................................11Phone.................................................................411Making Calls.........................................................413Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones..................412Pairing Your Cell Phone for the FirstTime....................................................................412Phone Menu Options........................................414Phone Settings....................................................417Phone Voice Commands.................................418Receiving Calls.....................................................413Text Messaging....................................................415Post-Crash Alert System...........................216Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking.............................56Power Seats...................................................120Power Lumbar.....................................................120Power Recline......................................................120Power Steering Fluid Check.....................244Power Take-Off.............................................156Power Windows..............................................76Accessory Delay.....................................................77Bounce-Back..........................................................76One-Touch Up or Down.....................................76Window Lock..........................................................77Protecting the Environment........................14
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Rear Axle..........................................................167Rear Seat Armrest........................................128
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Rear Seats........................................................122Folding the Rear Seat Back (Crew Cab)...............................................................................122Folding up the Rear Seat Cushion................122Rear Under Seat Storage (Crew Cab).........123Returning the Seat to the SeatingPosition..............................................................122Rear View Camera.......................................180Using the Rear View Camera System........180Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera...................................180Recommended Towing Weights............193Calculating the Maximum Loaded TrailerWeight for Your Vehicle...............................196Refueling..........................................................146Fuel Filler Cap.......................................................147Remote Control...............................................47Car Finder................................................................48Integrated Keyhead Transmitters ..................47Memory Feature...................................................48Remote Start ........................................................48Replacing the Battery.........................................47Sounding a Panic Alarm....................................48Remote Start..................................................116Automatic Settings.............................................116Removing a Headlamp..............................249Removing the Tailgate.................................60Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............261Replacement PartsRecommendation.........................................11Collision Repairs.....................................................11Scheduled Maintenance and MechanicalRepairs...................................................................11Warranty on Replacement Parts.....................12Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl............................................................50Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)..............................................................222Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only)...............................................................221
Roadside Assistance...................................212Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting RoadsideAssistance.........................................................212Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using RoadsideAssistance.........................................................212Vehicles Sold in the United States: GettingRoadside Assistance....................................212Vehicles Sold in the United States: UsingRoadside Assistance....................................212Roadside Emergencies...............................212Running-InSee: Breaking-In.................................................207Running Out of Fuel....................................146
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Safety Belt Height Adjustment.................33Safety Belt Minder.........................................34Belt-Minder™........................................................34Safety Belts......................................................29Principle of Operation........................................29Safety Belt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime...............................................................33Conditions of operation.....................................34Safety Canopy™............................................44Safety Precautions......................................144Satellite Radio..............................................325Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number(ESN)................................................................326Satellite Radio Reception Factors...............326SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service..................326Troubleshooting..................................................327Scheduled Maintenance Record...........462Scheduled Maintenance...........................453Seats...................................................................117Security..............................................................64Settings...........................................................382Clock.......................................................................382Display...................................................................383Settings.................................................................386Sound....................................................................384Vehicle...................................................................384Side Airbags.....................................................43Sitting in the Correct Position....................117Sliding Windows.............................................79Power Sliding Back Window............................79Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains.................................284
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