2017 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY Owners Manual

Starting System
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A reminder to apply the brake when starting your vehicle .To START Press Brake
The starter has exceeded its cranking time in attempting tostart your vehicle.Cranking Time Exceeded
The starter is attempting to start your vehicle.Engine Start PendingPlease Wait
The system has cancelled the pending start.Pending Start Cancelled
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
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One or more tires on your vehicle has low tire pressure. SeeTire Pressure Monitoring System (page 394).Tire Pressure Low
The tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If thewarning stays on or continues to come on, contact anauthorized dealer. See Tire Pressure Monitoring System(page 394).
Tire Pressure MonitorFault
A tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning or your spare tire is inuse. See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 394). Ifthe warning stays on or continues to come on, contact anauthorized dealer as soon as possible.
Tire Pressure SensorFault
Trailer
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The current gain setting for the trailer brake.Trailer Brake Gain: {trailer gainvalue:#0.0}
The current gain setting for the trailer brake when atrailer is not connected.Trailer Brake Gain: {trailer gainvalue:#0.0} No Trailer
Faults sensed in the Integrated Trailer Brake ControlModule followed by a single chime. See Towing aTrailer (page 268).
Trailer Brake Module Fault
A correct trailer connection is sensed during a givenignition cycle.Trailer Connected
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Information Displays

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A trailer connection becomes disconnected, eitherintentionally or unintentionally, and has been sensedduring a given ignition cycle.
Trailer Disconnected
The trailer sway control has detected trailer sway.Trailer Sway Reduce Speed
There are certain faults in your vehicle wiring and trailerwiring/brake system. See Towing a Trailer (page 268).Trailer Wiring Fault
There is a fault with your trailer turn lamp. Check yourlamp.Trailer Left Turn Lamps FaultCheck Lamps
There is a fault with your trailer turn lamp. Check yourlamp.Trailer Right Turn Lamps FaultCheck Lamps
There is a fault with your trailer battery. See Towinga Trailer (page 268).Trailer Battery Not Charging SeeManual
There is a fault with your vehicle trailer lighting module.See Towing a Trailer (page 268).Trailer Lighting Module FaultSee Manual
One or more tires on your trailer is below the specifiedtire pressure.Trailer Tire Low Specified:
A trailer tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning. If thewarning stays on or continues to come on, contact anauthorized dealer as soon as possible.
Trailer Tire Pressure SensorFault
The trailer tire pressure monitoring system ismalfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continuesto come on, contact an authorized dealer.
Trailer Tire Pressure MonitorFault
The system cannot detect the trailer tire pressuremonitoring system.Trailer Tire Pressure MonitorCapability Not Detected
The trailer tire pressure monitoring system is not setup.See General Information (page 111).Trailer Tire Pressure IndicationNot Setup See Manual
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Information Displays

4WD
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A 4X4 system fault is present. Contact an authorizeddealer as soon as possible.Check 4x4
The 4X4 system is making a shift.4x4 Shift in Progress
When your vehicle is at a stop and you need to shiftinto Neutral before you select 4X4 LOW.For 4x4 LOW Shift to N
When your vehicle is moving and you need to reduceyour speed to select 4X4 LOW.For 4x4 LOW Slow to 3 MPH
You select 2WD while your vehicle is at a stop in 4X4LOW and you need to shift into Neutral.To Exit 4x4 LOW Shift to N
You select 2WD while your vehicle is operating in 4X4LOW and you need to reduce your speed.To Exit 4x4 LOW Slow to 3 MPH
May display when there is a Transfer case gear toothblockage while shifting to or from 4L or to the neutralstate.
Shift Delayed Pull Forward
The 4X4 system is temporarily disabled, and the overallpowertrain output response is reduced. The 4X4system and powertrain response will be automaticallyrestored after the 4X4 system has had the opportunityto cool down.
4x4 Temporarily Disabled
The 4X4 system has been restored to its originalsetting.4x4 Restored
The 4X4 system is temporarily locked for added drive-line protection and has automatically switched to 4Hsetting.
4x4 Temporarily Locked
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Information Displays

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
Fan speed control: Adjust the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.A
Power: Press to switch the system on and off. When the system is off, itprevents outside air from entering the vehicle.B
Air distribution control: Press to switch airflow from the windshield,instrument panel, or footwell vents on or off. You can distribute air through anycombination of these vents.
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Note: At least one of these buttons remain on while the system is on.
Recirculated air: Press to switch between outside air and recirculated air. Theair currently in the passenger compartment recirculates. This can reduce thetime needed to cool the interior and reduce unwanted odors from entering yourvehicle.
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Temperature control: Controls the temperature of the air circulated in yourvehicle.E
MAX Defrost: Adjust to switch on defrost. Outside air flows through thewindshield vents and air conditioning automatically turns on. You can also usethis setting to defrost and clear the windshield of a thin covering of ice. Theheated rear window also automatically turns on when you select maximumdefrost.
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Note: To prevent window fogging, you cannot select recirculated air whenmaximum defrost is on.
MAX A/C: Adjust for maximum cooling. Recirculated air flows through theinstrument panel vents, air conditioning automatically turns on, and fanautomatically adjusts to the highest speed.
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A/C: Press to switch the air conditioning on or off. Air conditioning cools yourvehicle using outside air. To improve the time to reach a comfortabletemperature in hot weather, drive with the windows open until you feel cold airthrough the air vents.
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Note: In certain conditions (for example, maximum defrost), the air conditioningmay continue to operate even though the air conditioning is switched off.
Heated seats: Press to switch the heated seats on and off. See Heated Seats(page 160).I
Heated exterior mirrors: Press to switch the heated exterior mirrors on andoff.J
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (If Equipped)
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AUTO: Press to switch on automatic operation. Adjust to select the desiredtemperature. Fan speed, air distribution, air conditioning operation, and outsideor recirculated air are automatically adjusted to heat or cool the vehicle tomaintain the desired temperature. You can also switch off dual zone mode bypressing and holding for more than two seconds.
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MAX Defrost: Press to switch on defrost. Outside air flows through thewindshield vents, air conditioning automatically turns on, and fan automaticallyadjusts to the highest speed. You can also use this setting to defrost and clearthe windshield of a thin covering of ice. The heated rear window alsoautomatically turns on when you select maximum defrost.
B
Note: To prevent window fogging, you cannot select recirculated air whenmaximum defrost is on.
Power: Press to switch the system on and off. When the system is off, itprevents outside air from entering the vehicle.C
Air distribution control: Press to switch airflow from the windshield,instrument panel, or footwell vents on or off. You can distribute air through anycombination of these vents.
D
Recirculated air: Press to switch between outside air and recirculated air. Theair currently in the passenger compartment recirculates. This can reduce thetime needed to cool the interior and reduce unwanted odors from entering yourvehicle.
E
Note: Recirculated air may also turn on and off automatically in instrumentpanel or instrument panel and floor airflow modes during hot weather to improvecooling efficiency.
MAX A/C: Press for maximum cooling. Recirculated air flows through theinstrument panel vents, air conditioning automatically turns on, and the fanautomatically adjusts to the highest speed.
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DUAL: Press to switch separate passenger side temperature control off andon. When dual zone is off, passenger temperature settings remain the same asthe driver settings.
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Passenger temperature control: Adjust the temperature setting on thepassenger side.H
A/C: Press to switch the air conditioning on or off. Air conditioning cools yourvehicle using outside air. To improve the time to reach a comfortabletemperature in hot weather, drive with the windows open until you feel cold airthrough the air vents.
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Note: In certain conditions (for example, maximum defrost), the air conditioningmay continue to operate even though the air conditioning is switched off.
Heated seats: Press to switch the heated seats on and off. See Heated Seats(page 160).J
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Climate controlled seats: Press to switch the climate controlled seats onand off. See Climate Controlled Seats (page 161).K
Fan speed control: Adjust the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.L
Heated rear window: Press to switch the heated rear window on and off. SeeHeated Windows and Mirrors (page 150).M
Driver temperature control: Adjust the temperature setting on the driver side.N
HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE
General Hints
WARNING
Prolonged use of recirculated air maycause the windows to fog up. If thewindows fog up, follow the settingsfor demisting the windshield.
Note:You may feel a small amount of airfrom the footwell air vents regardless of theair distribution setting.
Note:To reduce humidity build-up insideyour vehicle, do not drive with the systemswitched off or with recirculated air alwaysswitched on.
Note:Do not place objects under the frontseats as this may interfere with the airflowto the rear seats.
Note:Remove any snow, ice or leaves fromthe air intake area at the base of thewindshield.
Note:To improve the time to reach acomfortable temperature in hot weather,drive with the windows open until you feelcold air through the air vents.
Manual Climate Control
Note:To reduce fogging of the windshieldduring humid weather, adjust the airdistribution control to the windshield airvents position.
Automatic Climate Control
Note: Adjusting the settings when yourvehicle interior is extremely hot or cold isnot necessary. The system automaticallyadjusts to heat or cool the interior to yourselected temperature as quickly as possible.For the system to function efficiently, theinstrument panel and side air vents shouldbe fully open.
Note:If you select AUTO during coldtemperatures, the system directs airflow tothe windshield and side window vents. Inaddition, the fan may run at a slower speeduntil the engine warms up.
Note:If you select AUTO during hottemperatures, or the inside of the vehicle ishot, the system automatically usesrecirculated air to maximize interior cooling.When the interior reaches the selectedtemperature, the system automaticallyswitches to using outside air.
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Climate Control

Heating the Interior Quickly
Vehicle with automatic climate controlVehicle with manual climate control
Press the AUTO button.Adjust the fan speed to the highestsetting.1
Adjust the temperature control to thedesired setting.Adjust the temperature control to thefull heat setting.2
Select the footwell air vents using theair distribution buttons.3
Recommended Settings for Heating
Vehicle with automatic climate controlVehicle with manual climate control
Press the AUTO button.Adjust the fan speed to the centersetting.1
Adjust the temperature control to thedesired setting. Use 72°F (22°C) as astarting point, then adjust the setting asnecessary.
Adjust the temperature control to themidway point of the hot settings.2
Select the footwell air vents using theair distribution buttons.3
Cooling the Interior Quickly
Vehicle with automatic climate controlVehicle with manual climate control
Press the MAX A/C button.Adjust the temperature control to theMAX A/C position.1
Drive with the windows open until youfeel cold air through the air vents.2
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