2017 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY change time

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

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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

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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Index

Opening and Closing the Moonroof...........100Motorcraft Parts - 6.2L...............................417Motorcraft Parts - 6.7L Diesel..................418Motorcraft Parts - 6.8L..............................419MyKey Troubleshooting...............................64MyKey™..............................................................61Principle of Operation.........................................61
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Navigation......................................................530cityseeker..............................................................537Destination Mode..............................................532Map Mode............................................................530Navigation Map Updates................................538Navigation Menu................................................535SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link...................538Waypoints............................................................536Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........576Diesel Engine(s).................................................578Gasoline Engine(s)............................................576
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Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................331Oil CheckSee: Engine Oil Check - 6.2L/6.8L...............327See: Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel............328Opening and Closing the Hood..............322Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature.....................................................309Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual..........310Overhead Console........................................170
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Parking Aids....................................................231Principle of Operation.......................................231Parking Brake.................................................222Passive Anti-Theft System.........................74SecuriLock®...........................................................74PATSSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................74Pedals.................................................................83Perchlorate.........................................................12Phone...............................................................524During a Phone Call..........................................528Making Calls.........................................................527
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the FirstTime...................................................................524Phone Menu.........................................................525Receiving Calls....................................................528Smartphone Connectivity..............................529Text Messaging...................................................529Post-Crash Alert System..........................302Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking.............................65Power Running Boards.................................78Power Seats....................................................155Multi-Contour Front Seats With ActiveMotion ...............................................................156Power Lumbar.....................................................156Power Steering Fluid Check....................344Power Take-Off...........................................209Power Windows.............................................95Accessory Delay...................................................96Bounce-Back.........................................................95One-Touch Up or Down.....................................95Window Lock.........................................................96Protecting the Environment........................16
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Rear Axle..........................................................219Rear Parking Aid............................................231Obstacle Distance Indicator..........................232Rear Seat Armrest........................................163Rear Seats.......................................................159Folding Up the Rear Seat Cushion ..............159Returning the Seat to the SeatingPosition..............................................................159Rear View Camera.......................................232Camera Guidelines............................................233Obstacle Distance Indicator..........................234Rear Camera Delay...........................................234Using the Rear View Camera System........233Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera...................................232Recommended Towing Weights............277Calculating the Maximum Loaded TrailerWeight for Your Vehicle..............................280Refueling - Diesel.........................................193Dual Fuel Tanks...................................................195Fueling Tips..........................................................194Refueling................................................................194
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