2017 FORD F450 SUPER DUTY tow bar

7. Disconnect the other cable.
8. Lift the tailgate to a 45° angle fromhorizontal.
9. Lift the right side off its hinge.
10.Lift the tailgate to an 80° angle fromhorizontal.
11.Remove the tailgate from the left sidehinge by sliding it to the right.
Reverse the steps to reinstall the tailgate.
TAILGATE STEP (If Equipped)
Use the step to make entering the truckbed easier.
To reduce the risk of falling:
•Only operate the step when yourvehicle is on a level surface.
•Only operate the step in areas withsufficient lighting.
•Always open the step panel to widenthe step.
•Always use the grab handle whenclimbing on the step.
•Do not use the step with bare feet.
•Make sure the step is clean before use.
•Keep the step load, you plus the load,below 350 lb (159 kg).
Opening the Step
Note:Make sure to close and fully latch thestep before moving your vehicle. Never drivewith the step or grab handle open.
1. Lower the tailgate.
2. Push the button in the center of thestep molding. The step will pop outslightly.
3. Pull the step out fully. Lower the stepto its lowest position.
4. Pull the yellow handle stop backwardout of the tailgate.
5. Rotate the handle up from horizontalto vertical until you hear a click. Youhave locked the handle in place.
Note:Do not tow with the step or grabhandle.
Replace the slip resistance tape or grabhandle molding if it appears worn ordamaged.
Closing the Step
1. Press handle button 1 to lower thetelescoping handle extension, and thenpress button 2 to release the handle.Rotate the handle down from verticalto horizontal.
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Trip/Fuel
Select Your SettingCompass
Average Speed
Trip 1 or 2
•Shows the time, mileage and average fuel economy of an individual journey. Alsoshows DTE.
Fuel
•Fuel Economy - Shows your instantaneous fuel usage as a bar graph, average mpgand DTE.
•Fuel History - Shows your fuel usage based on time. The graph is updated each minutewith the fuel economy that you achieved during 30 minutes of driving. Also showsDTE.
Note:Press and hold OK to reset values.
Note:Once you select a trailer, it remains active until you set it as no longer active. An activetrailer still accumulates miles even after you physically disconnect it from your vehicle.
Towing
Provides trailer status information for theactive trailer: Trailer Blind Spot status,Trailer Reverse Guidance status, trailername, accumulated trailer miles, trailerbrake gain and output.
Trailer StatusTrailer Status
Provides status of the brake, park anddirection indicator light for the activetrailer.
Trailer Light Check
Displays the trailer tire pressure and options to customize the display.Trailer TirePressure
Trailer Sway ControlTrailerOptionsSelect Trailer
Follow onscreendirections toconfirm or modifyyour settings.
Rename TrailerChange Trailer Settings
Reset TrailerDistance
Change Blind SpotMeasure
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Information Displays

When a vehicle ahead of you enters thesame lane or a slower vehicle is ahead inthe same lane, the vehicle speed adjuststo maintain a preset gap distance. Thedistance setting is adjustable.
The lead vehicle graphic illuminates.
The vehicle maintains a constant distancefrom the vehicle ahead until:
•The vehicle in front of you acceleratesto a speed above the set speed.
•The vehicle in front of you moves outof your lane or out of view.
•The vehicle speed falls below 12 mph(20 km/h).
•You set a new gap distance.
The system applies the brakes to slow thevehicle to maintain a safe distance fromthe vehicle in front. The system appliesonly limited maximum braking. Press thebrake pedal to override the system.
If the system predicts that its maximumbraking level is insufficient, an audiblewarning sounds while the systemcontinues to brake. A red warning barappears on the windshield heads-updisplay. Take immediate action to slow orstop the vehicle.
The system may provide slight temporaryacceleration when you use your driver sidedirectional indicator while following a leadvehicle, to aid in passing the vehicle.
Setting the Gap Distance
Note:It is your responsibility to select a gapappropriate to the driving conditions.
Gap decrease.A
Gap increase.B
Press the gap control to decrease orincrease the distance between your vehicleand the vehicle in front of you.
Bars in the graphic show the selected gapdistance. You can select between four gapsettings.
Note:When you select Tow/Haul Mode,the gap distance is increased slightly.
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Low Speed AutomaticCancellation
The system does not function at vehiclespeeds below 12.4 mph (20 km/h). Anaudible alarm sounds and the automaticbraking releases if the vehicle drops belowthis speed.
Hilly Condition and Trailer TowUsage
Note:An audible alarm sounds and thesystem shuts down if it applies brakes foran extended period of time. This allows thebrakes to cool. The system functionsnormally again when the brakes havecooled.
Note:When towing with adaptive cruisecontrol, turn on Tow/Haul Mode and DieselEngine Brake.
Select a lower gear when the system isactive in situations such as prolongeddownhill driving on steep grades, forexample in mountainous areas. Thesystem needs additional engine braking inthese situations to reduce the load on thevehicle’s regular brake system to preventit from overheating.
Switching the System Off
Note:The set speed memory erases whenyou switch off the system.
Press and release OFF or switch off theignition.
Detection Issues
WARNING
On rare occasions, detection issuescan occur due to the roadinfrastructures, for example bridges,tunnels and safety barriers. In these cases,the system may brake late orunexpectedly. At all times, you areresponsible for controlling your vehicle,supervising the system and intervening, ifrequired.
The radar sensor has a limited field ofvision. It may not detect vehicles at all ordetect a vehicle later than expected insome situations. The lead vehicle graphicdoes not illuminate if the system does notdetect a vehicle in front of you.
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The system uses radar sensors that arelocated inside the tail lamp on each sideof your vehicle. Any dirt, mud and snow infront of the sensors or driving in heavy raincan cause system degradation. Also, othertypes of obstructions in front of the sensorcan cause system degradation. This isreferred to as a ‘blocked’ condition.
Note:Do not apply bumper stickers and/orrepair compound to these areas, this cancause degraded system performance.
If the system detects a degradedperformance condition, a message warningappears in the display screen. The alertindicators remain ON and the system willno longer provides any warnings. You canclear the warning but the alert indicatorsremain illuminated.
A "blocked" condition can be cleared intwo ways:
•After the blockage in front of thesensors is removed or therainfall/snowfall rate decreases orstops, drive for a few minutes in trafficto allow the sensors to detect passingvehicles.
•By cycling the ignition from ON to OFFand then back ON.
Note:If your vehicle has a tow bar with afactory equipped trailer tow module and itis towing a trailer, the sensors willautomatically turn the Blind SpotInformation System off. If your vehicle hasa tow bar but no factory equipped trailertow module, it is recommended to turn theBlind Spot Information System offmanually. Operating the Blind SpotInformation System without the Blind SpotTrailer Tow package and a trailer attachedwill cause poor system performance.
Blind Spot Information Systemwith Trailer Tow (If Equipped)
The Blind Spot Information System withTrailer Tow is designed to aid you indetecting vehicles that may have enteredthe detection area zone (A). The detectionarea is on both sides of your vehicle andtrailer, extending rearward from theexterior mirrors to the end of your trailer.
When a trailer is attached and thecustomer has set up a Blind Spot Trailer,the Blind Spot Information System withTrailer Tow becomes active when drivingforward above 6 mph (10 km/h). SeeTrailer Reversing Aids (page 269).
The Blind Spot Information System withTrailer Tow can be turned off in theinstrument cluster. If the Blind SpotInformation System is turned off, then theBlind Spot Information System with TrailerTow automatically turns off.
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System Limitations
Cross Traffic Alert has its limitations;situations such as severe weatherconditions or debris build-up on the sensorarea may limit vehicle detection.
The following are other situations that maylimit the Cross Traffic Alert performance:
•Adjacently parked vehicles or objectsobstructing the sensors.
•Approaching vehicles passing atspeeds greater than 37 mph(60 km/h).
•Driving in reverse faster than 7 mph(12 km/h).
•Backing out of an angled parking spot.
False Alerts
Note:If your vehicle has a tow bar with afactory equipped trailer tow module and itis towing a trailer, the sensors willautomatically turn the Cross Traffic Alertoff. If your vehicle has a tow bar but nofactory equipped trailer tow module, it isrecommended to turn the Cross Traffic Alertoff manually. Operating Cross Traffic Alertwith a trailer attached will cause poor CrossTraffic Alert performance.
There may be certain instances when thereis a false alert by the Cross Traffic Alertsystem that illuminates the alert indicatorwith no vehicle in the coverage zone. Someamount of false alerts are normal; they aretemporary and self-correct.
System Errors
If Cross Traffic Alert senses a problem withthe left or right sensor a message appearsin the display screen. See InformationMessages (page 128).
Switching the System Off and On
Note:The Cross Traffic Alert switches onwhenever the ignition is switched on andready to provide appropriate alerts whenthe transmission is in reverse (R). CrossTraffic Alert will not remember the lastselected on or off setting.
You can temporarily switch Cross TrafficAlert off in the information display. SeeGeneral Information (page 111). Whenyou switch Cross Traffic Alert off, you donot receive alerts and the display screenshows a system off message.
You can also have Cross Traffic Alertswitched off permanently at an authorizeddealer. Once switched off permanently,the system can only be switched back onat an authorized dealer.
STEERING
Power Steering
To help prevent damage to the powersteering system:
•Never hold the steering wheel at itsfurthest turning points (until it stops)for more than three seconds when theengine is running.
•Do not operate the vehicle with a lowpower steering pump fluid level (belowthe MIN mark on the reservoir).
•Some noise is normal during operation.If excessive, check for low powersteering pump fluid level beforeseeking service by your dealer.
•Heavy or uneven efforts may be causedby low power steering fluid. Check forlow power steering pump fluid levelbefore seeking service by your dealer.
•Do not fill the power steering pumpreservoir above the MAX mark on thereservoir, as this may result in leaksfrom the reservoir.
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Driving Aids

Accurate measurements are critical tocorrect system function. If you need tocheck measurements entered or changethem you can access them through thetrailer menus in the information display.Choose the option to change the stickerfrom the change trailer settings menu. It isnot necessary to remove the sticker if youare just reviewing or changingmeasurements.
The following menu warnings or difficultiesmay occur during setup. Tips to resolvethem are listed below.
Measurement A has reached maximum orminimum value:
•The system is designed to work withdrawbars that have a license plate tohitch ball center measurement of 9 in(229 mm) to 16 in (406 mm) wheninstalled. Do not attempt to usedrawbars that have a length outsidethis range as the system performancewill be degraded and could causeimproper system function.
•Make sure that the measurement beingmade is the horizontal distance onlyfrom license plate and the hitch ballcenter. A straight line distance thatincludes any vertical rise or drop willincrease the measurement and makeit inaccurate. Inaccuratemeasurements will degrade systemperformance and could cause impropersystem function. See step 4 of thesetup instruction to reviewmeasurement instructions.
Measurement B has reached maximum orminimum value:
•Make sure that the sticker placementinstruction in step 3 of the setup hasbeen followed. Stickers placed outsidethe allowed zone will adversely affectthe system performance and couldcause improper feature function.
•Make sure that the measurement beingmade is the horizontal distance onlyfrom center of sticker to the hitch ballcenter. A straight line distance thatincludes any vertical rise or drop willincrease the measurement and causean inaccurate value to be entered intothe system. See step 4 of the setup foradditional measurement instructions.
Measurement C has reached maximum orminimum value:
•Make sure that the sticker placementinstructions in step 3 of the setup havebeen followed. Stickers placed outsidethe allowed zone will adversely affectthe system performance and couldcause improper feature function. If youhave met all the criteria for stickerplacement and you see this messagethis sticker is either too far below or tooclose to the camera to properlyrecognize the sticker. In order for thesystem to operate correctly the stickerheight must be lowered if you receivethe minimum warning or the stickerheight must be raised if you receive themaximum warning.
•Only one sticker can be placed onthe trailer for correct systemfunction. The previous sticker mustbe removed or covered so only onesticker is visible to the camera.
•Measurement B and C must bemeasured again if a new sticker isplaced on the trailer.
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Sticker lost:
•Check for the following if you receivethe lost sticker message while usingthe system.
•Stop your vehicle as soon as themessage displays.
•Make sure the sticker is visible inthe rear view camera image.
•Clean the sticker and camera tomake sure they are unobstructed.
•Remove any items that may beblocking the view of the sticker.Depending on your trailerconfiguration and any equipmentmounted to your trailer it is possiblefor the sticker to be blocked fromview of the camera as it rotates onthe hitch ball but not be blockedduring setup. Remove theobstruction if possible. It will be
necessary to remove the stickerfrom it’s current location if theobstruction cannot be cleared andplace a new sticker that will bevisible to the camera in all positionsof the trailer behind your vehicle.
•You can change your stickerlocation by going into the trailermenu, selecting trailer options,selecting change trailer settingsand then selecting the changesticker option. The previous stickermust be removed.ONLY ONESTICKER SHOULD BE PLACEDON THE TRAILER FOR CORRECTSYSTEM FUNCTION.
•The camera system uses theentered measurements to helplocate the sticker. Inaccuratemeasurements will reduce thesystem’s ability to locate thesticker. Check the measurementsentered into the system are correct.Refer to the step 4 of TrailerReverse Guidance setup forinstructions on measurements.
•You can change your measurementby going into the trailer menu,selecting trailer options, selectingchange trailer setting and thenselecting the change sticker option.Disregard the prompt to removethis sticker and continue to the nextstep if you only plan to update themeasurements for the currentsticker location.
System will not backup straight:
•Factors such as the drawbarconnection to the hitch receiver, roadcamber, road grade and compliance inthe trailer suspension can influencehow straight the system is able to backyour trailer when the wheel is notturned. You can compensate for thetrailer drifting to the right or left by
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