2017 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY parking brake

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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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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Deactivating and Activating theBelt-Minder Feature (Driver only)
WARNING
While the system allows you todeactivate it, this system is designedto improve your chances of beingsafely belted and surviving an accident.We recommend you leave the systemactivated for yourself and others who mayuse the vehicle. To reduce the risk of injury,do not deactivate or activate the systemwhile driving the vehicle.
Note:If you are using MyKey, you cannotdisable the Belt-Minder. Also, if theBelt-Minder has been previously disabled,it will be re-enabled during the use ofMyKey. See MyKey™ (page 61).
Read Steps 1 - 4 thoroughly beforeproceeding with the programmingprocedure.
Before following the procedure, make surethat:
•The parking brake is set.
•The transmission is in park (P).
•The ignition is off.
•All vehicle doors are closed.
•The driver seatbelt is unbuckled.
1.Switch the ignition on. Do not start theengine.
2. Wait until the seatbelt warning lightturns off (about one minute). You mustcomplete Step 3 within 30 secondsafter the seatbelt warning light turnsoff.
3. Buckle then unbuckle the seatbeltthree times at a moderate speed,ending with the seatbelt in theunbuckled state. After Step 3, theseatbelt warning light turns on.
4. While the seatbelt warning light is on,buckle then unbuckle the seatbelt.After Step 4, the seatbelt warning lightflashes for confirmation.
•This will switch the feature off if it iscurrently on.
•This will switch the feature on if it iscurrently off.
CHILD RESTRAINT AND
SEATBELT MAINTENANCE
Inspect the vehicle safety belts and childsafety seat systems periodically to makesure they work properly and are notdamaged. Inspect the vehicle and childseat safety belts to make sure there are nonicks, tears or cuts. Replace if necessary.All vehicle safety belt assemblies, includingretractors, buckles, front safety belt buckleassemblies, buckle support assemblies(slide bar-if equipped), shoulder beltheight adjusters (if equipped), shoulderbelt guide on seat back (if equipped), childsafety seat LATCH and tether anchors, andattaching hardware, should be inspectedafter a crash. Read the child restraintmanufacturer's instructions for additionalinspection and maintenance informationspecific to the child restraint.
Ford Motor Company recommends thatall safety belt assemblies in use in vehiclesinvolved in a crash be replaced. However,if the crash was minor and an authorizeddealer finds that the belts do not showdamage and continue to operate properly,they do not need to be replaced. Safetybelt assemblies not in use during a crashshould also be inspected and replaced ifeither damage or improper operation isnoted.
Properly care for safety belts. See VehicleCare (page 364).
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Seatbelts

The label on your transmitter details thestarting procedure.
To remote start your vehicle:
1. Press the lock button.
2. Press the remote start button twice.The exterior lamps flash twice.
The horn sounds if the system fails to start,unless quiet start is on. Quiet start runs theblower fan at a slower speed to reducenoise. You can switch it on or off in theinformation display. See GeneralInformation (page 111).
Note:If you do not follow this sequence,your vehicle does not start remotely, thedirection indicators do not flash twice andthe horn does not sound.
Note:If you remote start your vehicle withan integrated keyhead transmitter, you mustswitch on the ignition before driving yourvehicle. If you remote start your vehicle withan intelligent access transmitter, you mustpress the push button ignition switch on theinstrument panel once while applying thebrake pedal before driving your vehicle.
The power windows do not work duringremote start and the radio does not turnon automatically.
The parking lamps remain on and yourvehicle runs for 5, 10 or 15 minutesdepending on the setting.
Extending the Engine Running Time
To extend the engine running time durationof your vehicle during remote start, repeatsteps 1 and 2 while the engine is running.If the duration is set to 10 minutes, theduration extends by another 10 minutes.For example, if your vehicle had beenrunning from the first remote start for 5minutes, your vehicle continues to run nowfor a total of 20 minutes. You can extendthe remote start up to a maximum of 35minutes.
Wait at least five seconds before remotestarting after the engine stops running.
Turning Your Vehicle Off After RemoteStarting
Press the button once. Theparking lamps turn off.
You may have to be closer to thevehicle than when starting due to groundreflection and the added noise of therunning vehicle.
You can turn the remote start system onor off using the information display. SeeGeneral Information (page 111).
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR
REMOTE CONTROL
Replacement keys or remote controls canbe purchased from an authorized dealer.Authorized dealers can program remotecontrols for your vehicle. See PassiveAnti-Theft System (page 74).
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INSTRUMENT LIGHTING
DIMMER
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS
WARNING
The daytime running lamps systemdoes not activate the rear lamps andmay not provide adequate lightingduring low visibility driving conditions. Also,the autolamps switch position may notactivate the headlamps in all low visibilityconditions, such as daytime fog. Make surethe headlamps are switched to auto or on,as appropriate, during all low visibilityconditions. Failure to do so may result in acrash.
Type 1 - Conventional (Non-Configurable)
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1. You switch the ignition on.
2. The transmission is not in park (P) forvehicles with automatic transmissions,or you release the parking brake forvehicles with manual transmissions.
3.The lighting control is in the off, parkinglamp or autolamps positions.
4. The headlamps are off.
Type 2 - Configurable
Switch the daytime running lamps on oroff using the information display. SeeInformation Displays (page 111).
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1. You switch the lamps on in theinformation display.
2. You switch the ignition on.
3. The transmission is not in park (P) forvehicles with automatic transmissions,or you release the parking brake forvehicles with manual transmissions.
4.The lighting control is in the autolampsposition.
5. The headlamps are off.
The other lighting control switch positionsdo not activate the daytime running lamps.
When you switch off the daytime runninglamps in the information display, the lampsstay off in all switch positions.
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM
CONTROL (If Equipped)
The system will automatically turn on yourhigh beams if it is dark enough and no othertraffic is present. When it detects theheadlights of an approaching vehicle, thetail lamps of the preceding vehicle or streetlighting, the system will turn off the highbeams before they distract other drivers.The low beams remain on.
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Adaptive Steering (If Equipped)
The adaptive steering systemindicator illuminates if thesystem detects a fault during thecontinuous diagnostic checks.
Adaptive Steering Initialization (yellow,flashing): The adaptive steering systemhas detected a difference betweensteering wheel angle and the desired roadwheel angle. The steering wheel adjustsitself to correct this difference. Thisadjustment is part of normal systemoperation.
Adaptive Steering Off (yellow, solid): Theadaptive steering system is off. It ispossible that the steering wheel may notbe straight when the vehicle is drivingstraight ahead. If this message persists,see an authorized dealer.
Adaptive Steering Loss (red, solid): Theadaptive steering system integrity cannotbe verified. Do not drive the vehicle andcontact an authorized dealer immediately.See Steering (page 256).
Anti-Lock Braking System
If it illuminates when you aredriving, this indicates amalfunction. You will continueto have the normal braking system(without ABS) unless the brake systemwarning lamp is also illuminated. Have thesystem checked by your authorized dealer.
Automatic High Beam (If Equipped)
Illuminates when this feature ison. See Automatic High BeamControl (page 88).
Battery
If it illuminates while driving, itindicates a malfunction. Switchoff all unnecessary electricalequipment and have the system checkedby your authorized dealer immediately.
Brake System
Illuminates when you engage theparking brake with the ignitionon.
If it illuminates when you are driving, checkthat the parking brake is not engaged. Ifthe parking brake is not engaged, thisindicates low brake fluid level or a brakesystem malfunction. Have the systemchecked immediately by your authorizeddealer.
WARNING
Driving your vehicle with the warninglamp on is dangerous. A significantdecrease in braking performancemay occur. It may take you longer to stopyour vehicle. Have your vehicle checked assoon as possible. Driving extendeddistances with the parking brake engagedcan cause brake failure and the risk ofpersonal injury.
Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped)
It illuminates when you switchthis feature off or in conjunctionwith a message. See Blind SpotInformation System (page 249).
Check Fuel Cap (If Equipped)
Illuminates when the fuel capmay not be properly installed.Continued driving with this lighton may cause the Service engine soonwarning indicator to come on.
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AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you remove the key from theignition and open the driver's door and youhave left the headlamps or parking lampson.
Key in Ignition Warning Chime
Sounds when you open the driver's doorand you have left the key in the ignition.
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the parkingbrake on and drive your vehicle. If thewarning chime remains on after you havereleased the parking brake, have thesystem checked by your authorized dealerimmediately.
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Instrument Cluster

ActionMessage
Hill descent control mode is deactivated and you mustresume control.Hill Descent Driver ResumeControl
A hill descent system fault is present.Hill Descent Control Fault
The hill descent system is cooling due to overuse.Hill Descent Control Off SystemCooling
The hill descent control system is ready.Hill Descent Control Ready
Park Aid
ActionMessage
The system has detected a condition that requires service.Contact an authorized dealer. See Rear Parking Aid (page231).
Check Front Park Aid
The system has detected a condition that requires service.Contact an authorized dealer. See Rear Parking Aid (page231).
Check Rear Park Aid
Displays the park aid status.Front Park Aid On Off
Displays the park aid status.Rear Park Aid On Off
Park Brake
ActionMessage
The electric parking brake is set and a manual release isattempted without the brake pedal being pressed.To Release: Press Brakeand Switch
The electric park brake is set and an automatic release isattempted but cannot be performed. Perform a manualrelease.
Park Brake Use Switchto Release
The electric park brake is set and your vehicle speed exceeds3 mph (5 km/h). Release park brake before continued driving.Release Park Brake
The electric park brake is not fully applied.Park Brake Not Applied
The electric park brake is not fully released.Park Brake Not Released
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Information Displays