2017 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY alarm

Introduction
About This Manual...........................................7
Symbols Glossary.............................................8
Data Recording................................................10
California Proposition 65.............................12
Perchlorate.........................................................12
Ford Credit.........................................................12
Replacement PartsRecommendation.......................................12
Special Notices................................................13
Mobile CommunicationsEquipment.....................................................14
Export Unique Options.................................14
Environment
Protecting the Environment........................16
Child Safety
General Information.......................................17
Installing Child Restraints............................18
Booster Seats..................................................30
Child Restraint Positioning.........................32
Child Safety Locks..........................................33
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation..................................35
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................36
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.....................40
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime.............................................................40
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................41
Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance................................................42
Seatbelt Extension........................................43
Supplementary RestraintsSystem
Principle of Operation..................................44
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................45
Side Airbags.....................................................50
Safety Canopy™..............................................51
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........52
Airbag Disposal...............................................53
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on RadioFrequencies..................................................54
Remote Control..............................................54
Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl...........................................................60
MyKey™
Principle of Operation...................................61
Creating a MyKey............................................62
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................63
Checking MyKey System Status...............63
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems.........................................................63
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................64
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking.................................65
Keyless Entry...................................................68
Tailgate
Tailgate Lock....................................................70
Removing the Tailgate.................................70
Tailgate Step.....................................................71
Bed Extender....................................................72
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................74
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................76
Power Running Boards
Using Power Running Boards....................78
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................80
Audio Control...................................................81
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Table of Contents

Fasten seatbelt
Flammable
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard warning flashers
Heated rear window
Heated windshield
Interior luggage compartmentrelease
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Requires registered technician
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
See Service Manual
Service engine soon
Side airbag
Shield the eyes
Stability control
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GENERAL INFORMATION ON
RADIO FREQUENCIES
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules and with Industry Canadalicense-exempt RSS standard(s).Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not causeharmful interference, and (2) This devicemust accept any interference received,including interference that may causeundesired operation.
Note:Changes or modifications notexpressively approved by the partyresponsible for compliance could void theuser's authority to operate the equipment.The term IC before the radio certificationnumber only signifies that Industry Canadatechnical specifications were met.
The typical operating range for yourtransmitter is approximately 33 feet (10meters). Vehicles with the remote startfeature will have a greater range. One ofthe following could cause a decrease inoperating range:
•weather conditions
•nearby radio towers
•structures around the vehicle
•other vehicles parked next to yourvehicle
Other short-distance radio transmitters,such as amateur radios, medicalequipment, wireless headphones, remotecontrols and alarm systems may operateon the same frequency as your remotecontrol. If other transmitters are operatingon those frequencies, you may not be ableto use your remote control. Using yourremote control near some types ofelectronic equipment, such as USB devices,
computers or cell phones can interfere withremote operation. Operating your remotecontrol near metal or metallic-finishedpurses, bags or clothing can interfere withremote operation. You can lock and unlockthe doors with the key.
Note:Make sure to lock your vehicle beforeleaving it unattended.
Note:If you are in range, the remote controlwill operate if you press any buttonunintentionally.
Intelligent Access
The system uses a radio frequency signalto communicate with your vehicle andauthorize your vehicle to unlock when oneof the following conditions are met:
•You touch the inside of the frontexterior door handle within 3 ft (1 m)proximity of an intelligent access key.
•You press the tailgate release button.
•You press a button on the transmitter.
If excessive radio frequency interferenceis present in the area or if the transmitterbattery is low, you may need tomechanically unlock your door. You canuse the mechanical key blade in yourintelligent access key to open the driverdoor in this situation. See RemoteControl (page 54).
REMOTE CONTROL
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (If
Equipped)
Use the key blade to start your vehicle andunlock or lock the driver door from outsideyour vehicle. The transmitter portionfunctions as the remote control.
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Keys and Remote Controls

Car Finder
Press the button twice withinthree seconds. A tone soundsand the direction indicators willflash. We recommend you use this methodto locate your vehicle, rather than usingthe panic alarm.
Sounding the Panic Alarm
Press the button to sound thepanic alarm. Press the buttonagain or switch the ignition on toturn it off.
Note:The panic alarm only operates whenthe ignition is off.
Remote Start (If Equipped)
WARNING
To avoid exhaust fumes, do not useremote start if your vehicle is parkedindoors or in areas that are not wellventilated.
Note:Do not use remote start if your fuellevel is low.
The remote start button is on thetransmitter.
This feature allows you to start yourvehicle from the outside. The transmitterhas an extended operating range.
You can configure vehicles with automaticclimate control to turn on the automaticclimate control when you remote start yourvehicle. See Automatic Climate Control(page 146). A manual climate controlsystem runs at the setting you set it towhen you switched your vehicle off.
Many states and provinces restrict the useof remote start. Check your local and stateor provincial laws for specific requirementsregarding remote start systems.
The remote start system does not work ifany of the following occur:
•The ignition is on.
•The anti-theft alarm triggers.
•You switch off the feature.
•The hood is open.
•The transmission is not in park (P).
•The battery voltage is below theminimum operating voltage.
•The service engine soon light is on.
Remote Control Feedback
An LED on the remote control providesstatus feedback of remote start or stopcommands.
StatusLED
Remote start orextensionsuccessful
Solid green
Remote stopsuccessful; vehicleoff
Solid red
Remote start orstop failedBlinking red
Waiting for statusupdateBlinking green
Remote Starting Your Vehicle
Note:You must press each button withinthree seconds of each other.
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
You can use the power door lock controlor the remote control to lock and unlockyour vehicle.
See Tailgate Lock (page 70).
Power Door Locks (If Equipped)
The power door lock control is on the driverand front passenger door panels.
Unlock.A
Lock.B
Remote Control (If Equipped)
You can use the remote control at any timeyour vehicle is not running.
Unlocking the Vehicle (Two-StageUnlock)
Press the button to unlock thedriver door. Press the buttonagain within three seconds tounlock all doors. The direction indicatorsflash.
Press and hold both the lock and unlockbuttons on the remote control for fourseconds to disable or enable two-stageunlocking. Disabling two-stage unlockingallows your entire vehicle to unlock withone press of the button. The directionindicators flash twice to indicate a changeto the unlocking mode. The unlockingmode applies to the remote control andkeyless entry keypad.
Intelligent access at the driver door willunlock your entire vehicle when you disabletwo-stage unlocking.
Locking the Vehicle
Press the button to lock alldoors. The direction indicatorsflash.
Press the button again within threeseconds to confirm that all the doors areclosed. The doors lock again, the hornsounds and the direction indicators flashif all the doors are closed.
Mislock
If any door is open, or if the hood is openon vehicles with an anti-theft alarm orremote start, the horn will sound twice andthe direction indicators will not flash.
Activating Intelligent Access (If
Equipped)
General Information
You can unlock and lock the vehiclewithout taking the keys out of your pocketor purse when your intelligent access keyis within 3 ft (1 m) of your vehicle.Intelligent access uses a sensor on theback of the door handle for unlocking anda separate sensor on the face of each doorhandle for locking.
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KEYLESS ENTRY (If Equipped)
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRYKEYPAD
The keypad is near the driver window andilluminates when you touch it.
Note:If you enter your entry code too faston the keypad, the unlock function may notwork. Re-enter your entry code more slowly.
You can use the keypad to:
•Lock or unlock the doors and liftgate.
•Program and erase user codes.
•Arm and disarm the anti-theft alarm.
You can operate the keypad with thefactory-set five-digit entry code. The codeis located on the owner’s wallet card in theglove box and is available from anauthorized dealer. You can also create upto five of your own five-digit personal entrycodes.
Programming a Personal Entry Code
To create your own personal entry code:
1. Enter the factory-set code.
2. Press 1·2 on the keypad within fiveseconds.
3.Enter your personal five-digit code. Youmust enter each number within fiveseconds of each other.
4. Press 1·2 on the keypad to savepersonal code one.
The doors will lock then unlock to confirmthat programming was successful.
To program additional personal entrycodes, repeat Steps 1-3, then for Step 4:
•Press 3·4 to save personal code two.
•Press 5·6 to save personal code three.
•Press 7·8 to save personal code four.
•Press 9·0 to save personal code five.
Tips:
•Do not set a code that uses five of thesame number.
•Do not use five numbers in sequentialorder.
•The factory-set code will work even ifyou have set your own personal code.
Erasing a Personal Code
1. Enter the factory-set five-digit code.
2. Press and release 1·2 on the keypadwithin five seconds.
3. Press and hold 1·2 for two seconds.This must be done within five secondsof completing Step 2.
All personal codes erase and only thefactory-set five-digit code will work.
Recalling Memory Positions (IfEquipped)
The programmed entry codes will recalldriver memory positions as follows:
•Entry code one will recall driver 1memory positions.
•Entry code two will recall driver 2memory positions.
•Entry code three will recall driver 3memory positions.
Note:Personal entry codes four and fivewill not recall memory positions
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2. Remove the tray and the cover fromthe center console. With the buttonsfacing upward, place the first intelligentaccess key in the backup slot.
3. Press the push button ignition switch.
4. Wait five seconds and then press thepush button ignition switch again.
5. Remove the intelligent access key.
6. Within 10 seconds, place a secondprogrammed intelligent access key inthe backup slot and press the pushbutton ignition switch.
7. Wait five seconds and then press thepush button ignition switch again.
8. Remove the intelligent access key.
9. Wait five seconds, then place theunprogrammed intelligent access keyin the backup slot and press the pushbutton ignition switch.
Programming is now complete. Check thatthe remote control functions operate andyour vehicle starts with the new intelligentaccess key.
If programming was unsuccessful, wait 10seconds and repeat steps 1 through 7. Ifyou are still unsuccessful, take your vehicleto your authorized dealer.
ANTI-THEFT ALARM (If Equipped)
The active anti-theft system is designedto warn you in the event of unauthorizedvehicle entry and is also designed to helpprevent unwanted towing of your vehicle.You can choose what is monitored byarming the system in different ways. SeeInformation Displays (page 111).
The direction indicators flash and the hornsounds if the system triggers while thealarm is armed.
Take all remote controls to an authorizeddealer if there is any potential alarmproblem with your vehicle.
Reduced Guard (If Equipped)
To monitor the following:
•Doors.
•Hood.
•Tailgate.
Lock your vehicle using the key in the driverdoor lock cylinder.
Full Guard (If Equipped)
To monitor the following:
•Doors.
•Hood.
•Tailgate.
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•Movement inside your vehicle.
•Change in vehicle inclination, forexample, unwanted towing.
Lock your vehicle using the remote controlor the power door lock control with theaccompanying door open and then closeall doors.
Note:Do not choose full monitor mode ifmovement within the vehicle is likely tooccur or when the vehicle is in transport.
Note:For correct operation of the interiormotion detection system, make sure allwindows are closed prior to arming thesystem. This helps prevent accidental alarmactivation due to external influences andmake sure of correct interior motiondetection. Additionally, the interior motionsensing system will not arm if any door isajar.
Arming the Alarm
The alarm is ready to arm when there isnot a key in the ignition. Lock your vehicleto arm the alarm.
The direction indicators flash once afteryou lock your vehicle. This indicates thealarm is in the pre-armed mode. It fullyarms after 20 seconds.
Disarming the Alarm
Disarm the alarm by any of the followingactions:
•Press the power door unlock buttonwithin the 20-second pre-armed mode.
•Unlock the doors with the remotecontrol or keyless entry keypad.
•Switch the ignition on or start yourvehicle.
•Use a key in the driver door lockcylinder to unlock your vehicle, thenswitch the ignition on within 12seconds.
Note:Pressing the panic button on theremote control stops the horn and directionindicators, but will not disarm the system.
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