2017 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY ECO mode

Action and DescriptionMenu Item
The screen displays with a darker background to makenighttime viewing easier.Night
The screen goes black and does not display anything.To switch the screen back on, simply tap the screen.Off
Enable this option to automatically dim the display brightness basedon ambient lighting conditions.Auto Dim
Voice Control
You can adjust the voice control settingsby selecting the following options.
Menu Item
Enable this option to remove additional voice promptsand confirmations.Advanced Mode
Enable this option to have the system confirm a contactsname with you before making a call.Phone Confirmation
Enable this option to have the system display a list ofavailable voice commands when the voice button ispressed.
Voice Command List
Valet Mode
Valet mode allows you to lock the system.No information is accessible until thesystem is unlocked with the correct PIN.
When you select valet mode a pop upappears informing you that a four digitcode must be entered to enable anddisable valet mode. You can use any PINyou chose but you must use the same PINto disable valet mode. The system asksyou to input the code.
Note:If the system is locked and youcannot remember the PIN, please contactthe Customer Relationship Center.
United States: 1-800-392-3673Canada: 1-800-565-3673
To enable valet mode, enter your chosenPIN. The system then asks to confirm yourPIN by reentering it. The system then locks.
To unlock the system, enter the same pinnumber. The system reconnects to yourphone and all of your options are availableagain.
SYNC™ 3 TROUBLESHOOTING
Your SYNC 3 system is easy to use.However, should questions arise, pleaserefer to the tables below.
To check your cell phone's compatibility,visit the Ford website.
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SYNC™ 3 (If Equipped)

Cell phone issues
Possible solutionPossible causeIssue
You must switch on your cell phone andthe automatic phonebook downloadfeature on SYNC 3.
Check your cell phone's compatibility.This is a cell phone-dependent feature.
I am havingtroubleconnecting mycell phone toSYNC 3.
Try switching your cell phone off, resettingit or removing the battery, then try again.
Possible cell phonemalfunction.
Try deleting your device from SYNC 3 anddeleting SYNC from your device, then tryingagain.
Always check the security and auto acceptprompt settings relative to the SYNC 3Bluetooth connection on your cell phone.
Update your cell phone's firmware.
Switch the auto download setting off.
Check your cell phone's compatibility.This is a cell phone-dependent feature.
Text messagingis not workingon SYNC 3.
Try switching your cell phone off, resettingit or removing the battery, then try again.Possible cell phonemalfunction.
iPhone•Go to your cell phone's Settings.
•Go to the Bluetooth Menu.
•Press the blue circle to the right of thedevice named with your vehicle makeand model to enter the next menu.
•Turn Show Notifications on.
•Disconnect then reconnect your iPhonefrom the SYNC 3 system to activate thissettings update.
Your iPhone is now set up to forwardincoming text messages to SYNC 3.Repeat these steps for every other SYNC 3vehicle that you connect. Your iPhone willonly forward incoming text messages toSYNC 3 if the iPhone is not unlocked in themessaging application.
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SYNC™ 3 (If Equipped)

Cell phone issues
Possible solutionPossible causeIssue
Replying to text messages using SYNC 3 isnot supported by iPhone.Text messages from WhatsApp and Face-book Messenger are not supported.
Your cell phone must support downloadingtext messages through Bluetooth to receiveincoming text messages.
This is a cell phone-dependent feature.
Audible textmessages donot work on mycell phone.
Because each cell phone is different, referto your device's manual for the specific cellphone you are pairing. In fact, there can bedifferences between cell phones due tobrand, model, service provider and softwareversion.
This is a cell phone limita-tion.
USB and Bluetooth Stereo issues
Possible solutionPossible causeIssue
Disconnect the device from SYNC 3. Tryswitching your device off, resetting it orremoving the battery, then reconnect it toSYNC 3.
Possible device malfunc-tion.I am havingtroubleconnecting mydevice.
Make sure you are using the manufacturer'scable.
Make sure to correctly insert the USB cableinto the device and your vehicle's USB port.
Make sure that the device does not havean auto-install program or active securitysettings.
Make sure your device is unlocked beforeconnecting it to SYNC 3.The device has a lockscreen enabled.
Make sure you are not leaving the device inyour vehicle during very hot or coldtemperatures.This is a device limitation.
SYNC 3 doesnot recognizemy device whenI start myvehicle.
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SYNC™ 3 (If Equipped)

Diesel Engine(s)
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor
Your vehicle has an Intelligent Oil-LifeMonitor that determines when you shouldchange the engine oil based on how youuse your vehicle. By using severalimportant factors in its calculations, themonitor helps reduce the cost of owningyour vehicle and reduces environmentalwaste at the same time.
This means you do not have to rememberto change the oil on a mileage-basedschedule. Your vehicle lets you know whenan oil change is due by displaying amessage in the information display.
The following table provides examples ofvehicle use and its impact on oil changeintervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oilchange intervals depend on several factorsand generally decrease with severity ofuse.
When to expect the message prompting you to change your oil
Vehicle use and exampleMiles (km)
Normal
7500-10000(12000-16000)
Normal commuting with highway drivingNo, or moderate, load or towingFlat to moderately hilly roadsNo extended idling
Severe
5000-7499(8000-11999)
Moderate to heavy load or towingMountainous or off-road conditionsExtended idling (200-300 hours)Extended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3000-4999(4000-7999)Maximum load or towingExtreme hot or cold operationUse of high sulfur diesel fuel
Note:Use the appropriate special operating condition for maintenance information whenusing high sulfur diesel fuels, operating your vehicle off-road or in dusty conditions (such asunpaved roads).
Note:For every hour that your vehicle idles, it has accumulated the equivalent ofapproximately 25 miles (40 kilometers) of driving.
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Scheduled Maintenance

GRACENOTE SERVERS OR GRACENOTECONTENT. GRACENOTE COLLECTIVELYAND SEPARATELY RESERVE THE RIGHTTO DELETE DATA AND/OR CONTENTFROM THE COMPANIES' RESPECTIVESERVERS OR, IN THE CASE OFGRACENOTE, CHANGE DATACATEGORIES FOR ANY CAUSE THATGRACENOTE DEEMS SUFFICIENT. NOWARRANTY IS MADE THAT EITHERGRACENOTE CONTENT OR THEGRACENOTE SOFTWARE ORGRACENOTE SERVERS ARE ERROR-FREEOR THAT THE FUNCTIONING OF THEGRACENOTE SOFTWARE ORGRACENOTE SERVERS WILL BEUNINTERRUPTED. GRACENOTE IS NOTOBLIGATED TO PROVIDE YOU WITH ANYENHANCED OR ADDITIONAL DATA TYPESTHAT GRACENOTE MAY CHOOSE TOPROVIDE IN THE FUTURE AND IS FREETO DISCONTINUE ITS ONLINE SERVICESAT ANY TIME. GRACENOTE DISCLAIM ALLWARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,IMPLIED WARRANTIES OFMERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR APARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, ANDNON-INFRINGEMENT. NEITHERGRACENOTE WARRANTS THE RESULTSTHAT WILL BE OBTAINED BY YOUR USEOF THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE OR ANYGRACENOTE SERVER. IN NO CASE WILLGRACENOTE BE LIABLE FOR ANYCONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTALDAMAGES OR FOR ANY LOST PROFITSOR LOST REVENUES FOR ANY REASONWHATSOEVER. © Gracenote 2007.
Radio Frequency Statement
FCC ID: ACJ-SYNCG3-L
IC: 216B-SYNCG3-L
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules and with RSS-210 of IndustryCanada. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and
(2) this device must accept anyinterference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation.
Note:Changes or modifications notexpressly approved by the party responsiblefor compliance could void the user'sauthority to operate the equipment. Theterm "IC" before the radio certificationnumber only signifies that Industry Canadatechnical specifications were met.
The antenna used for this transmitter mustnot be co-located or operating inconjunction with any other antenna ortransmitter.
Taiwan Territory
Note: In accordance with the managementapproach of low-power radio waveradiation motors:
Article 12: For approved and certifiedlow-power radiation motor models,companies, firms or users must not alterthe frequency, increase the power orchange the characteristics and functionsof the original design without authorization.
Article 14: The usage of low-powerradio-frequency motors must not affectaviation safety and interfere with legaltelecommunications. Should interferencebe detected, immediately stop using thedevice and only resume usage afterensuring that there is no longer anyinterference. For the legaltelecommunication and wirelesstelecommunication of the telco, thelow-power radio frequency motor must beable to tolerate legal limits of interferencefrom telecommunication, industrial,scientific and radio wave equipment.
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Appendices

Automatic Transmission FluidCheck............................................................340Checking Automatic TransmissionFluid...................................................................340Autowipers.......................................................84Auxiliary Power Points...............................168110 Volt - 400 Watt Capacity AC PowerOutlet.................................................................16812 Volt DC Power Point.....................................168Locations...............................................................168Auxiliary Switches.......................................567For more information on the UpfitterInterface Module and the auxiliaryswitches, visit:................................................570Upfitter Interface Module...............................570
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery.....................346Bed Extender....................................................72Grocery mode........................................................73Tailgate mode........................................................72Bed Ramps....................................................265Installing the Ramp Holder............................267Stowing the Bed Ramp...................................266Using the Bed Ramp........................................265Blind Spot Information System.............249Blind Spot Information System with TrailerTow......................................................................251Switching the System Off and On...............253System Errors......................................................253Using the System..............................................250Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood...........322Booster Seats..................................................30Types of Booster Seats......................................30Brake Fluid Check........................................343Brakes................................................................221General Information...........................................221Breaking-In.....................................................292Bulb Specification Chart...........................353
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Cabin Air Filter.................................................151California Proposition 65.............................12
Capacities and Specifications -6.2L.................................................................422Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates...........................................................426Specifications.....................................................423Capacities and Specifications - 6.7LDiesel.............................................................427Engine Oil Specifications................................433Specifications.....................................................429Capacities and Specifications -6.8L................................................................434Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates...........................................................439Specifications.....................................................435Capacities and Specifications.................415Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior..............................365Center Console..............................................170Changing a Bulb..........................................350Cargo Lamp and Central High MountedBrake Lamp Bulbs........................................353Fog Lamp Bulbs..................................................351Front Park and Direction Indicator LampBulbs.................................................................350Headlamp Bulbs.................................................351License Plate Lamp Bulb................................353Rear Lamps, Brake Lamps, Rear DirectionIndicator and Reversing LampBulbs..................................................................352Changing a Fuse..........................................320Fuses......................................................................320Changing a Road Wheel...........................402Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation.....................................................402Location of the Spare Tire and Tools........403Removing the Spare Tire (With Spare TireCarrier Only)...................................................404Tire Change Procedure...................................405Changing the 12V Battery.........................346Battery Management System......................348Changing the Coalescer FilterElement........................................................330Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.2L/6.8L................................................................356Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7LDiesel.............................................................357Air Filter Restriction Gauge............................358
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Clearance Lamps ................................................98Direction Indicator Mirrors ...............................98Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors...............................96Heated Exterior Mirrors .....................................98Memory Mirrors ...................................................98Power Exterior Mirrors........................................96PowerScope™ Power TelescopingMirrors..................................................................97Puddle Lamps.......................................................98Spot Lamps...........................................................98Telescoping Mirrors..............................................97Trailer Towing Camera System.......................98
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Fastening the Seatbelts..............................36Fastening the Cinch Tongue.............................37Rear Inflatable Seatbelt....................................39Seatbelt Locking Modes....................................38Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................37Using the Seatbelt with Cinch Tongue(Front Center Seat on Super Cab andCrew Cab)..........................................................36Floor Mats.......................................................293Fog Lamps - FrontSee: Front Fog Lamps........................................90Foot PedalsSee: Adjusting the Pedals.................................83Ford Credit.........................................................12US Only......................................................................12Ford Protect....................................................571Ford Protect Extended Service Plan(CANADA ONLY)...........................................572Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.Only)...................................................................571Four-Wheel Drive.........................................210Front Fog Lamps............................................90Front Seat Armrest......................................162...................................................................................162Fuel and Refueling.......................................183Fuel Consumption.......................................195Calculating Fuel Economy..............................196Filling the Fuel Tank..........................................196Fuel Filter - 6.2L/6.8L................................346Fuel Quality - Diesel....................................185Biodiesel................................................................186Diesel Fuel Additives.........................................187
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The RightFuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra LowSulfur Diesel Fuel Is Not Required ..........185Fuel Requirements - Choosing The RightFuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra LowSulfur Diesel Fuel Is Required (UnitedStates/Canada/Puerto Rico/U.S. VirginIslands And Other Locales) ......................185Fuel Quality - E85........................................184Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex FuelVehicles.............................................................184Switching Between E85 andGasoline............................................................185Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................187Choosing the Right Fuel...................................187Fuel Shutoff - 6.2L/6.8L...........................298Fuel Shutoff - 6.7L Diesel.........................298Running Out Of DEF (Diesel ExhaustFluid).................................................................299Fuses..................................................................312Fuse Specification Chart............................312Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........317Power Distribution Box.....................................312
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Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener...........164Gauges..............................................................102DEF Gauge............................................................105Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..........104Engine Oil Pressure Gauge.............................104Fuel Gauge............................................................104Transmission Fluid TemperatureGauge.................................................................105Turbo Boost Gauge............................................105Type 1 and 2..........................................................102Type 3.....................................................................103General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................54Intelligent Access.................................................54General Maintenance Information........573Multi-point Inspection......................................575Owner Checks and Services..........................574Protecting Your Investment...........................573Why Maintain Your Vehicle?..........................573Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?.....................................................573
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Using Inflatable Seatbelts (Rear SeatOutboard Positions).......................................23Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Except FrontCenter Position of Super Cab and CrewCab).......................................................................19Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Front CenterPosition of Super Cab and CrewCab).......................................................................21Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren (LATCH)............................................25Using Tether Straps.............................................27Instrument Cluster.......................................102Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................88Interior Lamps..................................................91Front Interior Lamps............................................91Rear Interior Lamps.............................................93Interior Mirror...................................................98Auto-Dimming Mirror.........................................99Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle........................299Connecting the Jumper Cables...................300Jump Starting......................................................301Preparing Your Vehicle....................................300Removing the Jumper Cables........................301
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Keyless Entry...................................................68SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRYKEYPAD..............................................................68Keyless Starting.............................................174Ignition Modes......................................................174Keys and Remote Controls.........................54
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Lane Keeping System.................................247Switching the System On and Off...............247System Display...................................................248System Settings..................................................247Troubleshooting.................................................248Lighting Control..............................................86Headlamp Flasher................................................87High Beam..............................................................86
Lighting..............................................................86General Information...........................................86Limited Slip Differential.............................219Load Carrying.................................................261Load Limit........................................................261Special Loading Instructions for Owners ofPick-up Trucks and Utility-typeVehicles............................................................265Vehicle Loading - with and without aTrailer..................................................................261Locking and Unlocking.................................65Activating Intelligent Access............................65Autolock and Autounlock..................................67Battery Saver..........................................................67Illuminated Entry..................................................67Power Door Locks................................................65Remote Control....................................................65Smart Unlock........................................................66Smart Unlocks for Intelligent AccessKeys.......................................................................67Lug NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.......................402
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Maintenance..................................................322General Information..........................................322Manual Climate Control.............................145Manual Seats.................................................154Manual Lumbar ..................................................155Moving the Seat Backward andForward.............................................................155Recline Adjustment...........................................155Memory Function..........................................157Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................158Linking a PreSet Position to your RemoteControl or Intelligent Access Key Fob..............................................................................158Recalling a Preset Position.............................158Saving a Preset Position..................................158Message CenterSee: Information Displays..................................111MirrorsSee: Heated Windows and Mirrors..............150See: Windows and Mirrors................................95Mobile Communications Equipment......14Moonroof........................................................100Bounce-Back........................................................101
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