2017 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY cruise control

Voice Control...................................................82
Cruise Control..................................................82
Information Display Control.......................82
Heated Steering Wheel................................82
Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals.....................................83
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers........................................84
Autowipers.......................................................84
Windshield Washers.....................................85
Lighting
General Information.....................................86
Lighting Control..............................................86
Autolamps........................................................87
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................88
Daytime Running Lamps............................88
Automatic High Beam Control.................88
Front Fog Lamps............................................90
Direction Indicators.......................................90
Spot Lamps.....................................................90
Interior Lamps..................................................91
Ambient Lighting...........................................94
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows.............................................95
Global Opening..............................................96
Exterior Mirrors................................................96
Interior Mirror...................................................98
Sliding Windows............................................99
Sun Visors.........................................................99
Moonroof........................................................100
Instrument Cluster
Gauges..............................................................102
Warning Lamps and Indicators...............105
Audible Warnings and Indicators............110
Information Displays
General Information......................................111
Information Messages................................128
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control.............................145
Automatic Climate Control......................146
Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate.........................................................148
Heated Windows and Mirrors..................150
Heated Exterior Mirrors................................151
Cabin Air Filter.................................................151
Remote Start...................................................151
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position..................152
Head Restraints.............................................152
Manual Seats.................................................154
Power Seats....................................................155
Memory Function..........................................157
Rear Seats.......................................................159
Heated Seats.................................................160
Climate Controlled Seats...........................161
Front Seat Armrest......................................162
Rear Seat Armrest........................................163
Universal Garage DoorOpener
Universal Garage Door Opener...............164
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points...............................168
Storage Compartments
Center Console..............................................170
Overhead Console........................................170
Under Seat Storage.....................................170
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Starting and Stopping theEngine
General Information.....................................173
Ignition Switch................................................173
Keyless Starting.............................................174
Starting a Gasoline Engine - 6.2L/6.8L................................................................174
Starting a Diesel Engine - 6.7LDiesel.............................................................176
Diesel Particulate Filter..............................180
Switching Off the Engine - 6.7LDiesel............................................................180
Engine Idle Shutdown..................................181
Engine Block Heater.....................................181
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions......................................183
Fuel Quality - E85........................................184
Fuel Quality - Diesel....................................185
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................187
Running Out of Fuel....................................188
Selective Catalytic Reduction System -Diesel............................................................188
Refueling - Gasoline....................................192
Refueling - Diesel.........................................193
Fuel Consumption.......................................195
Emission Control System - Gasoline.....196
Emission Control System - Diesel.........199
Transmission
Automatic Transmission..........................205
Power Take-Off...........................................209
Four-Wheel Drive
Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................210
Rear Axle
Limited Slip Differential.............................219
Electronic Locking Differential................219
Brakes
General Information.....................................221
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes...........................................................222
Parking Brake.................................................222
Hill Start Assist.............................................223
Traction Control
Principle of Operation................................225
Using Traction Control...............................225
Stability Control
Principle of Operation................................226
Using Stability Control...............................227
Terrain Control
Principle of Operation................................229
Using Hill Descent Control.......................229
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation.................................231
Rear Parking Aid............................................231
Rear View Camera.......................................232
360 Degree Camera...................................235
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation................................239
Using Cruise Control...................................239
Using Adaptive Cruise Control...............240
Driving Aids
Lane Keeping System.................................247
Blind Spot Information System.............249
Cross Traffic Alert........................................254
Steering...........................................................256
Collision Warning System........................258
Load Carrying
Load Limit........................................................261
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Right-hand sideA
Left-hand sideB
Note:Throughout this guide, you will findwarnings identified by the warning symbol.Warnings remind you to be especiallycareful to reduce the risk of personal injury.
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
These are some of the symbols you maysee on your vehicle.
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubricanttype
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleumbased
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
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Press and hold the seek button to:
•Tune the radio to the next station upor down the frequency band.
•Seek through a track.
VOICE CONTROL (If Equipped)
Mute.A
Voice recognition.B
End call.C
Answer call.D
See your SYNC information.
CRUISE CONTROL (If Equipped)
Type 1
Type 2
See Cruise Control (page 239).
INFORMATION DISPLAY
CONTROL
See Information Displays (page 111).
HEATED STEERING WHEEL (If
Equipped)
See your SYNC information.
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Fuel gauge positionDistance-to-emptyDriving type (fuel economyconditions)
1/8th tank50 mi (80 km)Highway driving
1/4 tank50 mi (80 km)Severe duty driving (trailertowing, extended idle)
Transmission Fluid TemperatureGauge
Indicates transmission fluid temperature.At normal operating temperature, the levelindicator will be in the normal range. If thetransmission fluid temperature exceedsthe normal range, stop the vehicle as soonas safely possible and verify the airflow isnot restricted such as snow or debrisblocking airflow through the grill. Also,higher than normal operating temperaturecan be caused by special operationconditions (i.e. snowplowing, towing oroff-road use). See Special OperatingConditions Scheduled Maintenance(page 581). Operating the transmission forextended periods with the gauge in thehigher than normal area may causeinternal transmission damage. You needto alter the severity of your drivingconditions to lower the transmissiontemperature into the normal range. If thegauge continues to show hightemperatures, see an authorized dealer.
Turbo Boost Gauge (If Equipped)
Indicates the amount of manifold airpressure in the engine.
DEF Gauge (If Equipped)
Indicates the current DEF level.
WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps andindicators will alert you to a vehiclecondition that may become serious. Somelamps will illuminate when you start yourvehicle to make sure they work. If anylamps remain on after starting your vehicle,refer to the respective system warninglamp for further information.
Note:Some warning indicators appear inthe information display and function thesame as a warning lamp but do not displaywhen you start your vehicle.
Adaptive Cruise Control (If Equipped)
The speed control systemindicator light changes color toindicate what mode the systemis in. See Using Adaptive Cruise Control(page 240).
On (white light): Illuminates when theadaptive cruise control system is turnedon. Turns off when the speed controlsystem is turned off.
Engaged (green light): Illuminates whenthe adaptive cruise control system isengaged. Turns off when the speed controlsystem is disengaged.
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Cruise Control (If Equipped)
Illuminates when you switch thisfeature on. See Using CruiseControl (page 239).
Direction Indicator
Illuminates when the left or rightturn signal or the hazard warningflasher is turned on. If theindicators stay on or flash faster, check fora burned out bulb.
Door Ajar
Displays when the ignition is onand any door is not completelyclosed.
Electronic Locking Differential (If
Equipped)
Illuminates when using theelectronic locking differential.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Illuminates when the enginecoolant temperature is high.Stop the vehicle as soon aspossible, switch off the engine and let cool.
Engine Oil
If it illuminates with the enginerunning or when you are driving,this indicates a malfunction.Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe todo so and switch the engine off. Check theengine oil level. See Engine Oil Check(page 327).
Note:Do not resume your journey if itilluminates despite the level being correct.Have the system checked by your authorizeddealer immediately.
Fasten Seatbelt
It illuminates and a chimesounds to remind you to fastenyour seatbelt.
Front Airbag
If it fails to illuminate when youstart your vehicle, continues toflash or remains on, it indicatesa malfunction. Have the system checkedby your authorized dealer.
Front Fog Lamps (If Equipped)
It illuminates when you switchthe front fog lamps on.
High Beam
Illuminates when you switch thehigh beam headlamps on. It willflash when you use theheadlamp flasher.
Hill Descent (If Equipped)
Illuminates when hill descent isswitched on.
Low Fuel Level
Illuminates when the fuel levelis low or the fuel tank is nearlyempty. Refuel as soon aspossible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Illuminates when your tirepressure is low. If the lampremains on with the enginerunning or when driving, check your tirepressure as soon as possible.
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Towing
Follow onscreen directions to confirm ormodify your settings.ConventionalConnec-tion Check-listFifth Wheel
Gooseneck
Off Road
Off Road Status
Displays pitch, steering angle, roll, Elocker and 4X4.
Settings
Auto Highbeam
Auto Regen
Blind Spot
Cross Traffic Alert
Driver Alert
Rear Park Aid
Trailer Blind Spot
Select Your SettingAlert Sensit-ivityPre-Collision
CollisionWarning
Select Your SettingCruiseControl
DTE Calcula-tion
Gauge Selec-tion
Select Your SettingModeLaneKeepingSystemSensitivity
Alert Intensity
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Information Displays

Adaptive Cruise Control
ActionMessage
A radar malfunction is preventing the adaptive cruise controlfrom engaging. See Using Cruise Control (page 239).Adaptive CruiseMalfunction
A condition exists such that the adaptive cruise cannot func-tion properly. See Using Cruise Control (page 239).Adaptive Cruise NotAvailable
You have a blocked sensor due to bad weather, ice, mud orwater in front of the radar sensor. You can typically clean thesensor to resolve. See Using Cruise Control (page 239).
Adaptive Cruise NotAvailable SensorBlocked See Manual
The system has disabled the automatic braking.Normal Cruise ActiveAutomatic BrakingTurned Off
A radar malfunction is preventing the adaptive cruise controlfrom engaging.Front Sensor Not Aligned
The adaptive cruise has reinstated controls to the driver.Adaptive Cruise - DriverResume Control
Your vehicle speed is too slow to activate the adaptive cruise.Adaptive Cruise SpeedToo Low to Activate
The adaptive cruise is automatically adjusting the gapdistance and you need to shift the transmission into a lowergear.
Adaptive Cruise ShiftDown
Adaptive Steering
ActionMessage
The adaptive steering system has detected a differencebetween steering wheel angle and the desired road wheelangle. The steering wheel adjusts itself to correct this differ-ence. This adjustment is part of normal system operation.
Adaptive Steering Initial-ization
The adaptive steering system is off. It is possible that thesteering wheel may not be straight when the vehicle is drivingstraight ahead. If this message persists, see an authorizeddealer.
Adaptive Steering FaultService Required
The adaptive steering system integrity cannot be verified. Donot drive the vehicle and contact an authorized dealerimmediately.
Adaptive Steering LossDo Not Drive
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Information Displays