2017 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY keyless

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

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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MYKEY TROUBLESHOOTING
Potential causesCondition
· The key or transmitter used to start thevehicle does not have admin privileges.I cannot create a MyKey.
· Vehicles with keyless start: Make sure youplace the transmitter into the backup posi-tion. See Starting a Gasoline Engine(page 174).· The key or transmitter used to start thevehicle is the only admin key. There alwayshas to be at least one admin key.· SecuriLock passive anti-theft system isdisabled or in unlimited mode.
· The key or transmitter used to start thevehicle does not have admin privileges.I cannot program the configurable settings.
· There are no MyKeys programmed to thevehicle. See Creating a MyKey (page 62).
· An admin transmitter is present when youstarted your vehicle.For vehicles with keyless start: No MyKeyrestrictions are available when starting thevehicle.· There are no MyKeys programmed to thevehicle. See Creating a MyKey (page 62).
· The key or transmitter used to start thevehicle does not have admin privileges.I cannot clear the MyKeys.
· No MyKeys are created. See Creating aMyKey (page 62).
· Purchase a new key or transmitter fromyour authorized dealer.I lost the only admin key.
· Program a spare key or transmitter. Youmay need to see your authorized dealer.See Passive Anti-Theft System (page74).
I lost a key.
· The MyKey user is not using the MyKey.MyKey distances do not accumulate.· An admin key holder cleared the MyKeysand created new MyKeys.· The key system has been reset.
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MyKey™

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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•Using the keyless entry keypad.
•Using the lock button on the remotecontrol.
Smart Unlocks for IntelligentAccess Keys (If Equipped)
This feature helps to prevent you fromlocking your intelligent access key insideyour vehicle’s passenger compartment orrear cargo area.
When you lock your vehicle using thepower door lock control (with the dooropen, vehicle in park and ignition off), yourvehicle will search for an intelligent accesskey in the passenger compartment afteryou close the door. If your vehicle finds akey, all of the doors will immediatelyunlock.
In order to override the smart unlockfeature and intentionally lock theintelligent access key inside your vehicle,you can lock your vehicle after all doorsare closed by using the keyless entrykeypad, pressing the lock button onanother intelligent access key or touchingthe locking area on the handle with anotherintelligent access key in your hand.
When you open one of the front doors andlock your vehicle using the power door lockcontrol, all doors will lock then unlock ifthe ignition is on.
Autolock and Autounlock (If Equipped)
The autolock feature locks all the doorswhen your doors are closed, the ignition ison, and your vehicle reaches a speedgreater than 12 mph (20 km/h).
When your doors autolock while driving,stopping the vehicle then switching theignition off or to accessory and openingthe driver door unlocks all your doors. Thisautounlock feature remains active for 10minutes after stopping.
Note:The doors do not autounlock if youhave electronically locked them beforeopening the driver door.
Enabling or Disabling Autolock andAutounlock
You can enable or disable these featuresindependently of each other using theinformation display. An authorized dealercan also help you enable or disable thesefeatures. See General Information (page111).
Illuminated Entry
The interior lamps and select exteriorlamps illuminate when you unlock thedoors with the remote entry system.
The illuminated entry system turns off thelights if:
•The ignition is on.
•You press the remote control lockbutton.
•After 25 seconds of illumination.
The dome lamp does not turn on if thecontrol is set to the off position.
The lights do not turn off if:
•You switch them on with the dimmercontrol.
•Any door is open.
Battery Saver
The battery saver turns off the interiorlamps 30 minutes after you switch off theignition if a door is open and the domelamp switch is on. It turns off the interiorlamps after 10 minutes if the dome lampswitch is off.
Accessory Mode Battery Saver forIntelligent Access Keys (If Equipped)
If you leave the ignition on after leavingyour vehicle, it turns off 15 minutes afteryou close all of the doors.
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Doors and Locks

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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•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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Security

Fuel
ActionMessage
An early reminder of a low fuel condition.Fuel Level Low
The fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.Check Fuel Fill Inlet
Keys and Intelligent Access
ActionMessage
A reminder to press the brake while starting the vehicle.To START Press Brake
The system does not detect a key in your vehicle. See KeylessStarting (page 174).No Key Detected
You pressed the StartStop button to switch off the engineand your vehicle does not detect your intelligent access keyinside your vehicle.
Restart Now or Key isNeeded
Your vehicle is in the run ignition state.Full Accessory PowerActive
There is a problem with your vehicle’s starting system. Seean authorized dealer for service.Starting System Fault
You have successfully programmed an intelligent access keyto the system.Key Program Successful
You have failed to program an intelligent access key to thesystem.Key Program Failure
You have programmed the maximum number of keys to thesystem.Max Number of KeysLearned
You have not programmed enough keys to the system.Not Enough KeysLearned
Informs you that you are exiting your vehicle and the engineis on.Engine ON
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Information Displays