2017 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY Owners Manual

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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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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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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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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Refueling - Gasoline....................................192Fuel Filler Cap......................................................193Remote Control..............................................54Car Finder................................................................59Integrated Keyhead Transmitter....................54Intelligent Access Key.........................................55Memory Feature...................................................58Remote Start.........................................................59Replacing the Battery.........................................56Sounding the Panic Alarm................................59Remote Start...................................................151Automatic Settings.............................................151Removing the Tailgate.................................70Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............370Replacement PartsRecommendation........................................12Collision Repairs....................................................12Scheduled Maintenance and MechanicalRepairs..................................................................12Warranty on Replacement Parts.....................13Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl............................................................60Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)...............................................................310Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only)...............................................................310Roadside Assistance..................................297Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting RoadsideAssistance........................................................297Vehicles Sold in Canada: RoadsideAssistance Program Coverage................298Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using RoadsideAssistance.......................................................298Vehicles Sold in the United States: GettingRoadside Assistance...................................297Vehicles Sold in the United States: UsingRoadside Assistance...................................297Roadside Emergencies..............................297Running-InSee: Breaking-In.................................................292Running Out of Fuel....................................188
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Safety Canopy™..............................................51Safety Precautions......................................183
Satellite Radio...............................................451Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number(ESN)................................................................452Satellite Radio Reception Factors...............452SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service..................452Troubleshooting.................................................453Scheduled Maintenance Record............591Scheduled Maintenance...........................573Seatbelt Extension........................................43Seatbelt Height Adjustment.....................40Seatbelt Reminder.........................................41Belt-Minder™.........................................................41Seatbelts...........................................................35Principle of Operation.........................................35Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime..............................................................40Conditions of operation......................................41Seats..................................................................152Security...............................................................74Selective Catalytic Reduction System -Diesel.............................................................188Contaminated Diesel Exhaust Fluid orInoperative Selective Catalytic ReductionSystem...............................................................192Diesel Exhaust Fluid Guidelines andInformation.......................................................191Diesel Exhaust Fluid Level..............................188Diesel Exhaust Fluid Warning Messagesand Vehicle Operations..............................190Filling the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank..........188Settings............................................................541911 Assist...............................................................546Ambient Lighting................................................551Bluetooth..............................................................543Clock.......................................................................542Display...................................................................552General..................................................................550Media Player........................................................542Mobile Apps........................................................549Navigation.............................................................547Phone.....................................................................543Radio......................................................................546Sound......................................................................541Valet Mode...........................................................553Vehicle....................................................................551Voice Control.......................................................553Wi-Fi........................................................................551Side Airbags.....................................................50
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Sitting in the Correct Position..................152Sliding Windows............................................99Power Sliding Back Window...........................99Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains.................................394Snowplowing................................................294Engine temperature while plowing.............295Installing the Snowplow.................................294Operating the Vehicle with the SnowplowAttached..........................................................295Snowplowing with your Airbag EquippedVehicle..............................................................295Transmission operation whileplowing.............................................................296Special Notices................................................13New Vehicle Limited Warranty.........................13On Board Diagnostics Data LinkConnector............................................................13Special Instructions..............................................13Using your Vehicle as an Ambulance.............13Using your Vehicle as a Stationary PowerSource...................................................................14Using your Vehicle With a Snowplow............13Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance...............................................581Diesel Engine(s).................................................583Exceptions...........................................................589Gasoline Engine(s)............................................581Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control...........................................239Spot Lamps.....................................................90Cargo and Trailer Hookup Lamps...................91Stability Control...........................................226Principle of Operation......................................226Starter SwitchSee: Ignition Switch............................................173Starting a Diesel Engine - 6.7LDiesel..............................................................176....................................................................................176Cold Weather Operation...................................177Cold Weather Starting.......................................177Diesel Engine Fast Start Glow PlugSystem...............................................................176Starting a Gasoline Engine - 6.2L/6.8L..................................................................174Cold Weather Starting (Flexible FuelVehicles Only)..................................................175Failure to Start......................................................175
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................176Important Ventilating Information...............176Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isMoving................................................................175Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isStationary..........................................................175Starting and Stopping the Engine..........173General Information...........................................173Steering...........................................................256Adaptive Steering...............................................257Power Steering...................................................256Steering Wheel...............................................80Storage Compartments.............................170SunroofSee: Moonroof.....................................................100Sun Visors.........................................................99Illuminated Vanity Mirror.................................100Supplementary Restraints System.........44Principle of Operation........................................44Switching Off the Engine - 6.7LDiesel.............................................................180Symbols Glossary.............................................8SYNC™ 3........................................................493General Information.........................................493SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting......................553SYNC™ Applications and Services........471911 Assist................................................................471SYNC Mobile Apps............................................473SYNC™...........................................................455General Information.........................................455SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................485
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Tailgate Lock....................................................70Tailgate Step.....................................................71Closing the Step.....................................................71Opening the Step...................................................71Tailgate...............................................................70Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications.............415Terrain Control..............................................229Principle of Operation......................................229The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).......................307Tire Care...........................................................377Glossary of Tire Terminology.........................378
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Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading..............................................................377Information Contained on the TireSidewall............................................................379Temperature A B C............................................378Traction AA A B C...............................................377Treadwear.............................................................377Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........394Trailer Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem..............................................................401Vehicle Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem..............................................................394TiresSee: Wheels and Tires......................................374Towing a Trailer............................................268Load Placement................................................268Towing Points...............................................303Towing the Vehicle on FourWheels.........................................................289Emergency Towing...........................................289Recreational Towing........................................289Towing.............................................................268Traction Control............................................225Principle of Operation......................................225Trailer Reversing Aids.................................269Principle of Operation......................................269Setting Up Trailer Reverse Guidance.........269Trailer Reverse Guidance................................269Troubleshooting..................................................273Using Trailer Reverse Guidance....................272Trailer Sway Control....................................277Transfer Case Fluid Check........................343Transmission Code Designation.............421Transmission.................................................205TransmissionSee: Transmission.............................................205Transporting the Vehicle...........................302
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Under Hood Overview - 6.2L...................323Under Hood Overview - 6.7LDiesel.............................................................324F-Super Duty.......................................................324Scheduled Maintenance.................................325Under Hood Overview - 6.8L..................326Under Seat Storage.....................................170Rear Under Seat Storage.................................170
Universal Garage Door Opener...............164HomeLink Wireless Control System...........164USB Port.........................................................454Using Adaptive Cruise Control...............240Blocked Sensor...................................................245Changing the Set Speed.................................243Detection Issues.................................................244Disengaging the System.................................243Following a Vehicle............................................241Hilly Condition and Trailer TowUsage................................................................244Low Speed Automatic Cancellation..........244Overriding the System.....................................243Resuming the Set Speed................................243Setting a Speed...................................................241Setting the Gap Distance................................242Switching the System Off..............................244Switching the System On................................241Switching to Normal Cruise Control...........246System Not Available.......................................245Using Cruise Control...................................239Switching Cruise Control Off........................240Switching Cruise Control On.........................239Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................2104WD Indicator Lights..........................................211Driving Off-Road With Truck and UtilityVehicles.............................................................214Electronic Shift-On-the-Fly (ESOF) 4WDsystem...............................................................210How Your Vehicle Differs From OtherVehicles.............................................................214Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS) 4WDsystem...............................................................210Using a Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS)4WD system.....................................................211Using the Electronic Shift on the Fly 4WDsystem................................................................213Using Hill Descent Control.......................229Hill descent modes...........................................229Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................63Using Power Running Boards....................78Automatic Power Deploy..................................78Automatic Power Stow......................................78Bounce-back..........................................................79Enabling and Disabling......................................78Manual Power Deploy........................................78Using Snow Chains.....................................394
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