2017 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY climate control

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CLIMATE
Touch the climate button on thetouchscreen to access your climate controlfeatures. Depending on your vehicle lineand option package, your climate screenmay look different from one of the screensshown below. Your screen may not containall of the features shown.
Note:You can switch temperature unitsbetween Fahrenheit and Celsius. SeeSettings (page 541).
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Driver temperature: Touch up or down to adjust the temperature.A
Heated steering wheel: Touch this icon to switch the heated steering wheelon and off. It takes about 5 minutes to warm the steering wheel to 74°F (23.3°C)in temperatures as low as -4°F (-21.7°C). The wheel maintains an approximatetemperature of 90°F (32.2°C) and operates independently from the heatedseats and other climate-control functions. The heating element is in betweenthe leather covering and foam core to help provide maximum heat withoutadversely affecting the feel of the steering wheel.
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Note: This feature only functions when you switch the engine on.
Note: The heated steering wheel may remain on after remote starting thevehicle, based on your remote start settings. The heated steering wheel mayalso turn on when you start your vehicle, if it was on when you switched yourvehicle off.
Note: For steering wheels with wood trim, the heating feature will not heat thewheel between the 10 and 2 o'clock positions.
Defrost: A pop up appears on the screen to display the defrost options.C
MAX Defrost: Touch the button to maximize defrosting. Air flows through thewindshield vents, the fan automatically adjusts to the highest speed and thedriver and passenger temperatures are set to HI. You can use this setting todefog or clear a thin covering of ice from the windshield. The heated rear windowalso automatically turns on when you select MAX Defrost.
Defrost: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and demistervents.
AUTO: Touch the button to switch on automatic operation. Select the desiredtemperature using the temperature control. The system adjusts fan speed, airdistribution, air conditioning operation, and selects outside air or recirculatedair to heat or cool the vehicle in order to maintain the desired temperature.
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Power: Touch the button to switch the system on and off. Switching off theclimate control system prevents outside air from entering the vehicle.E
DUAL: This button lights up when the passenger controls are active. To switchit off and link the passenger temperature to the driver temperature, touch theDUAL button.
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Note: the passenger side temperature and the DUAL indication automaticallyturn on when you or your passenger adjust the passenger temperature.
Passenger temperature: Touch up or down to adjust the temperature.G
Fan speed: Touch up or down to increase or decrease the volume of air thatcirculates in your vehicle.H
Note: You cannot adjust the fan speed when the system is set to AUTO or MAXA/C.
A/C: A pop-up appears on the screen to display the air conditioning options.I
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specification WSL-M2C192-A, part numberXY-75W140-QL, or equivalent. Add frictionmodifier XL-3 (EST-M2C118-A) orequivalent for complete refill ofTraction-Lok rear axles. See Capacitiesand Specifications (page 415).
Additional Axle Maintenance for DualRear Wheels
Change rear axle fluid every 250,000 miles(400,000 kilometers) under normal drivingconditions on all commercial applications.When operating your vehicle at or nearmaximum gross vehicle weights, changethe rear axle fluid every 60,000 miles(96,000 kilometers). In addition, followthis 60,000 mile (96,000 kilometer)schedule when operating your vehicleunder the special operating conditionswhere noted.
California Fuel Filter Replacement
If you register your vehicle in California, theCalifornia Air Resources Board hasdetermined that the failure to perform thismaintenance item does not nullify theemission warranty or limit recall liabilitybefore the completion of your vehicle'suseful life. Ford Motor Company, however,urges you to have all recommendedmaintenance services performed at thespecified intervals and to record all vehicleservice.
Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals
Vehicles operating in the Middle East,North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa orlocations with similar climates using anAmerican Petroleum Institute (API)Certified for Gasoline Engines (Certificationmark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normaloil change interval is 3000 miles (5000kilometers).
If the available API SM or SN oils are notavailable, then the oil change interval is1800 miles (3000 kilometers).
Engine Air Filter and Cabin Air FilterReplacement
The life of the engine air filter and cabin airfilter is dependent on exposure to dustyand dirty conditions. Vehicles operated inthese conditions require frequentinspection and replacement of the engineair filter and cabin air filter.
Diesel Particulate Filter
The filter may need to be removed for ashcleaning at approximately 120000 miles(192000 kilometers) or greater (actualmileage can vary greatly depending uponengine and vehicle operating conditions)and replaced with a new orremanufactured (ash cleaned) part. Thefilter may need to be replaced atapproximately 250000 miles (400000kilometers) depending upon engine andvehicle operating conditions. In both cases,the engine control system sets a servicelight (wrench icon) to inform you to bringyour vehicle to the dealer for service. Ifthere are any issues with the oxidationcatalyst or particulate filter system, aservice light (wrench or engine icon) setsby the engine control system to inform youto bring your vehicle into a dealer forservice.
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Scheduled Maintenance

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360 Degree Camera...................................235Advanced Camera Views................................235Auxiliary Camera................................................238Camera Views.....................................................235Center High-Mount Stop LampCamera..............................................................237Front Camera......................................................236Keep Out Zone....................................................236Side Camera.........................................................237
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4WDSee: Four-Wheel Drive......................................210
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A/CSee: Climate Control.........................................145About This Manual...........................................7ABSSee: Brakes............................................................221ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes................................................................222Accessories....................................................566Exterior style.......................................................566Interior style.........................................................566Lifestyle.................................................................566Peace of mind....................................................566AccessoriesSee: Replacement PartsRecommendation............................................12ACCSee: Using Adaptive Cruise Control...........240Adjusting the Headlamps........................349Horizontal Aim Adjustment...........................350Vertical Aim Adjustment................................349Adjusting the Pedals.....................................83Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................80Power Tilt and Telescope SteeringColumn...............................................................80Airbag Disposal...............................................53Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control.........................................145
Air FilterSee: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.2L/6.8L....................................................................356See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7LDiesel.................................................................357AlarmSee: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................76Ambient Lighting...........................................94Anti-Theft Alarm............................................76Arming the Alarm..................................................77Disarming the Alarm............................................77Full Guard ...............................................................76Reduced Guard......................................................76Appendices....................................................601Apps.................................................................538..................................................................................538SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link..................540Audible Warnings and Indicators............110Headlamps On Warning Chime.....................110Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................110Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................110Audio Control...................................................81Media.........................................................................81Seek, Next or Previous.........................................81Audio System.................................................441General Information..........................................441Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC.............................................................443Menu Structure..................................................445Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/Touchscreen Display...............................447Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD...................................................................442Autolamps........................................................87Windshield Wiper ActivatedHeadlamps........................................................87Automatic Climate Control......................146Automatic High Beam Control.................88Activating the System........................................89Manually Overriding the System....................89Automatic Transmission..........................205Brake-Shift Interlock........................................208If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow.................................................................209Understanding the Shift Positions of YourAutomatic Transmission...........................205Understanding your SelectShiftAutomatic™ transmission........................206
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Changing the Engine-Mounted andDiesel Fuel Conditioner Module FuelFilters - 6.7L Diesel...................................359Diesel Fuel Conditioner ModuleFilter...................................................................359Engine-mounted Fuel Filter...........................362Changing the Engine Oil and OilFilter...............................................................329Engine lubrication for severe serviceoperation.........................................................330Changing the Wiper Blades.....................348Checking MyKey System Status...............63MyKey Distance....................................................63Number of Admin Keys......................................63Number of MyKeys..............................................63Checking the Wiper Blades.....................348Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance.................................................42Child Restraint Positioning.........................32Child Safety........................................................17General Information.............................................17Child Safety Locks..........................................33Left-Hand Side......................................................34Right-Hand Side...................................................34Cleaning Leather Seats.............................369With King Ranch Edition.................................370Without King Ranch Edition..........................369Cleaning Products.......................................364Cleaning the Engine...................................366Cleaning the Exhaust - 6.7L Diesel........367Cleaning the Exterior..................................365Exterior Chrome Parts.....................................365Exterior Plastic Parts........................................365Stripes or Graphics...........................................365Underbody...........................................................366Under Hood.........................................................366Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens........................368Cleaning the Interior...................................368Cleaning the Wheels..................................370Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades............................................................367Clearing All MyKeys.......................................63Climate............................................................522Climate Control.............................................145Climate Controlled Seats...........................161Cooled Seats.........................................................161Heated Seats.........................................................161
Collision Warning System........................258Principle Of Operation.....................................258Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check - 6.2L/6.8L.....332See: Engine Coolant Check - 6.7LDiesel.................................................................336Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........52Creating a MyKey............................................62Programming or Changing ConfigurableSettings...............................................................62Cross Traffic Alert........................................254False Alerts..........................................................256Switching the System Off and On..............256System Errors......................................................256System Lights, Messages and AudibleAlerts.................................................................255System Limitations...........................................256Using the System...............................................254Cruise Control..................................................82Principle of Operation......................................239Type 1........................................................................82Type 2.......................................................................82Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control...............................239Customer Assistance.................................305
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Data Recording................................................10Event Data Recording..........................................10Service Data Recording......................................10Daytime Running Lamps............................88Type 1 - Conventional(Non-Configurable).......................................88Type 2 - Configurable.........................................88Diesel Particulate Filter..............................180Regeneration.......................................................180Digital Radio..................................................448HD Radio Reception and StationTroubleshooting...........................................450Direction Indicators.......................................90Doors and Locks.............................................65DPFSee: Diesel Particulate Filter..........................180Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 6.7LDiesel.............................................................345Draining the Diesel Fuel ConditionerModule..............................................................345
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Driver and Passenger Airbags...................45Children and Airbags..........................................50Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch ..........45Proper Driver and Front Passenger SeatingAdjustment........................................................49Driving Aids.....................................................247Driving Hints...................................................292Driving Through Water...............................293DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps........................88
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Economical Driving.....................................292Electronic Locking Differential................219Activating the Electronic LockingDifferential........................................................219Emission Control System - Diesel.........199Oxidation Catalytic Converter and DieselParticulate Filter System............................199Emission Control System -Gasoline........................................................196On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)....................197Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance(I/M) Testing...................................................198End User License Agreement..................601VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSEAGREEMENT (EULA) .................................601Engine Block Heater.....................................181Using the Engine Block Heater......................182Engine Coolant Check - 6.2L/6.8L........332Adding Coolant...................................................332Engine Coolant TemperatureManagement..................................................335Fail-Safe Cooling...............................................334Recycled Coolant...............................................333Severe Climates.................................................334Engine Coolant Check - 6.7LDiesel.............................................................336Adding Coolant..................................................336Checking Coolant Corrosion InhibitorAdditive Strength .........................................339Coolant Change.................................................340Engine and Secondary Cooling SystemRefill Procedure.............................................338Engine-driven Cooling Fan (FanClutch).............................................................340Recycled Coolant..............................................338
Severe Climates.................................................338Engine Idle Shutdown..................................181Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................74Engine Oil Check - 6.2L/6.8L...................327Adding Engine Oil...............................................327Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel................328Adding Engine Oil..............................................329Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.2L/6.8L...............327Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.7L Diesel.............327Engine Specifications - 6.2L.....................415Drivebelt Routing................................................415Engine Specifications - 6.7L Diesel........415Drivebelt Routing................................................415Engine Specifications - 6.8L....................416Drivebelt Routing................................................417Entertainment................................................512AM/FM Radio.......................................................513Apps.........................................................................521Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................520CD (If equipped).................................................519HD Radio™ Information (IfAvailable).........................................................516SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (IfActivated).........................................................514Sources...................................................................512Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information..................................521USB Ports...............................................................521Environment.....................................................16Essential Towing Checks...........................281Before Towing a Trailer....................................287Dynamic Hitching Using the Rear ViewCamera System.............................................282Hitches...................................................................283Integrated Trailer Brake Controller..............285Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft (PWC)........................................288Safety Chains......................................................284Trailer Brakes.......................................................284Trailer Lamps.......................................................287Trailer Towing Connector.................................281When Towing a Trailer.....................................288Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording............................................10Export Unique Options.................................14Exterior Mirrors................................................96Blind Spot Information System......................98
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Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.........................................................308Getting the Services You Need..............305Away From Home.............................................305Global Opening..............................................96Opening the Windows.......................................96
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HandbrakeSee: Parking Brake.............................................222Hazard Flashers...........................................298HDCSee: Using Hill Descent Control...................229Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps.....................349Head Restraints.............................................152Adjusting the Head Restraint.........................153Heated Exterior Mirrors................................151Heated Seats.................................................160Rear Heated Seats.............................................160Heated Steering Wheel................................82Heated Windows and Mirrors..................150Heated Exterior Mirrors....................................150Heated Rear Window........................................150HeatingSee: Climate Control.........................................145Hill Start Assist.............................................223Switching the System On and Off...............224Using Hill Start Assist.......................................223Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate..........................................................148Cooling the Interior Quickly............................149General Hints.......................................................148Heating the Interior Quickly............................149Recommended Settings for Cooling..........150Recommended Settings for Heating..........149Side Window Defogging in ColdWeather............................................................150Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes............................................................222Home Screen................................................504Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood...........322
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Ignition Switch................................................173
In California (U.S. Only)............................306Information Display Control.......................82Information Displays.....................................111General Information............................................111Information Messages................................1284WD.........................................................................144Active Park............................................................128Adaptive Cruise Control...................................129Adaptive Steering...............................................129AdvanceTrac and Traction Control..............130Airbag......................................................................130Alarm and Security............................................130Automatic Engine Shutdown..........................131Battery and Charging System.........................131Blind Spot Information and Cross TrafficAlert System....................................................132Collision Warning System................................133Diesel Messages..................................................133Doors and Locks..................................................135Driver Alert............................................................136Drivetrain................................................................136Engine.....................................................................136Fuel...........................................................................137Keys and Intelligent Access.............................137Lane Keeping System.......................................138Maintenance........................................................138MyKey......................................................................139Off Road.................................................................139Park Aid..................................................................140Park Brake.............................................................140Power Steering.....................................................141Remote Start.........................................................141Seats.........................................................................141Starting System ..................................................142Tire Pressure Monitoring System..................142Trailer.......................................................................142Installing Child Restraints............................18Child Seats...............................................................18Combining Seatbelt and LATCH LowerAnchors for Attaching Child SafetySeats.....................................................................27Front Seat Tether Strap Attachment(Regular Cab)...................................................28Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment (CrewCab and Super Cab)......................................29Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from theOutboard Seating Positions (CenterSeating Use) ....................................................26
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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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