2017 FORD SUPER DUTY warning lights

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The traction control system helps avoid
drive wheel spin and loss of traction.
If your vehicle begins to slide, the system
applies the brakes to individual wheels
and, when needed, reduces engine power
at the same time. If the wheels spin when
accelerating on slippery or loose surfaces,
the system reduces engine power in order
to increase traction.
USING TRACTION CONTROL
WARNING
The stability and traction control
light illuminates steadily if the
system detects a failure. Make sure
you did not manually disable the traction
control system using the information
display controls or the switch. If the
stability control and traction control light
is still illuminating steadily, have the
system serviced by an authorized dealer
immediately. Operating your vehicle with
the traction control disabled could lead to
an increased risk of loss of vehicle control,
vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. The system automatically turns on each
time you switch the ignition on.
If your vehicle is stuck in mud or snow,
switching traction control off may be
beneficial as this allows the wheels to spin.
Note:
When you switch traction control off,
stability control remains fully active.
Note: For additional information on the
traction and stability control systems. See
Using Stability Control (page 227).
Switching the System Off
When you switch the system off or on, a
message appears in the information
display showing system status. Use the traction and stability control
switch on the instrument panel to switch
the system off or on.
The switch illuminates when traction
control is off.
When you place your vehicle into
four-wheel drive low mode the traction
control disables. Traction control resumes
full operation when you put your vehicle
back into two-wheel drive mode.
System Indicator Lights and
Messages
The stability and traction control
light:
• Temporarily illuminates on engine
start-up.
• Flashes when a driving condition
activates either of the systems.
• Illuminates if a problem occurs in either
of the systems. The stability and traction control
off light temporarily illuminates
on engine start-up and stays on
when you switch the traction control
system off.
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Integrated Trailer Brake Controller
(If Equipped)
WARNINGS
The anti-lock brake system does not
control the trailer brakes.
Use the integrated trailer brake
controller to properly adjust the
trailer brakes and check all
connections before towing a trailer. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in the
loss of control of your vehicle, personal
injury or death. Note:
The integrated Ford brake controller
is compatible with trailers equipped with
electric-actuated drum brakes and
electric-over hydraulic brake systems.
Note: The integrated Ford brake controller
does not control hydraulic surge-style
brakes. When used properly, the trailer brake
controller assists in smooth and effective
trailer braking by powering the trailer
’s
electric or electric-over-hydraulic brakes
with a proportional output based on the
towing vehicle ’s brake pressure.
You can adjust the amount of initial trailer
brake output by selecting one of three
settings through the message center. Ford has tested the trailer brake controller
to be compatible with several major
brands of electric-over-hydraulic trailer
brakes. Contact an authorized dealer for
information on which brands you can use.
The controller user interface consists of
the following:
A: + and - (Gain adjustment buttons):
Pressing these buttons adjusts the
controller's power output to the trailer
brakes in 0.5 increments. You can increase
the gain setting to 10.0 (maximum trailer
braking) or decrease it to 0 (no trailer
braking). Pressing and holding a button
raises or lowers the setting continuously.
The gain setting displays in the message
center as follows:
TBC GAIN = XX.X.
B:
Manual control lever: Slide the control
lever to the left to switch on the trailer's
electric brakes independent of the tow
vehicle's. See the following Procedure for
adjusting gain section for instructions on
proper use of this feature. If you use the
manual control while the brake is also
applied, the greater of the two inputs
determines the power sent to the trailer
brakes.
• Stop lamps: Using the manual control
lever lights both the trailer brake lamps
and your vehicle brake lamps.
Trailer brake control messages appear in
the information display as follows:
• TBC GAIN = XX.X NO TRAILER:
Shows the current gain setting.
• TBC GAIN = XX.X OUTPUT=/ / / /
/ /
: Displays when braking. The bars
indicate the amount of power going to
the trailer brakes.
• TRAILER CONNECTED:
Displays
when the system senses a correct
trailer wiring connection.
• TRAILER DISCONNECTED: Displays
when the system senses a trailer
disconnection.
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If this message displays, with no trailer
connected, the problem is with your vehicle
wiring or trailer brake controller. Contact
an authorized dealer.
If the message only displays with a trailer
connected, the problem is with the trailer
wiring. Consult your trailer dealer for
assistance. This can be a short to ground
(such as a chaffed wire), short to voltage
(such as a pulled pin on trailer emergency
breakaway battery) or the trailer brakes
may be drawing too much current.
Points to Remember
Note:
Do not attempt removal of the trailer
brake controller without consulting the
Workshop Manual. Damage to the unit may
result.
• Adjust gain setting before using the
trailer brake controller.
• Adjust gain setting, using the procedure
above, whenever road, weather, trailer
or vehicle loading conditions change
from when the gain was initially set.
• Only use the manual control lever for
proper adjustment of the gain during
trailer setup. Misuse, such as
application during trailer sway, could
cause instability of trailer or tow
vehicle.
• Avoid towing in adverse weather
conditions. The trailer brake controller
does not provide anti-lock control of
the trailer wheels. Trailer wheels can
lock up on slippery surfaces, resulting
in reduced stability of trailer and tow
vehicle.
• The trailer brake controller is equipped
with a feature that reduces output at
vehicle speeds below 11 mph (18 km/h)
so trailer and vehicle braking is not jerky
or harsh. This feature is only active
when applying the brakes using your
vehicle's brake pedal, not the
controller. •
The controller interacts with the brake
control system and powertrain control
system of your vehicle to provide the
best performance on different road
conditions.
• Your vehicle's brake system and the
trailer brake system work
independently of each other. Changing
the gain setting on the controller does
not affect the operation of your
vehicle's brakes.
• When you switch the engine off, the
controller output is disabled and the
display and module shut down.
Trailer Lamps WARNING
Never connect any trailer lamp wiring
to the vehicle's tail lamp wiring; this
may damage the electrical system
resulting in fire. Contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible for assistance
in proper trailer tow wiring installation.
Additional electrical equipment may be
required. Trailer lamps are required on most towed
vehicles. Make sure all running lights, brake
lights, turn signals and hazard lights are
working.
Before Towing a Trailer
Practice turning, stopping and backing up
to get the feel of your vehicle-trailer
combination before starting on a trip.
When turning, make wider turns so the
trailer wheels clear curbs and other
obstacles.
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•
Fuel economy may decrease with lower
temperatures during the first 8– 10
miles (12 –16 kilometers) of driving.
• Driving on flat terrain offers improved
fuel economy as compared to driving
on hilly terrain.
• Transmissions give their best fuel
economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure
on the gas pedal.
• Four-wheel-drive operation (if
equipped) is less fuel efficient than
two-wheel-drive operation.
• Close the windows for high-speed
driving.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER WARNING
Do not drive through flowing or deep
water as you may lose control of your
vehicle.
Note:
Driving through standing water can
cause vehicle damage.
Note: Engine damage can occur if water
enters the air filter.
Before driving through standing water,
check the depth. Never drive through water
that is higher than the bottom of the wheel
hubs. When driving through standing water, drive
very slowly and do not stop your vehicle.
Your brake performance and traction may
be limited. After driving through water and
as soon as it is safe to do so:
•
Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the
brakes and to check that they work.
• Check that the horn works.
• Check that the exterior lights work.
• Turn the steering wheel to check that
the steering power assist works.
FLOOR MATS WARNINGS
Always use floor mats that are
designed to fit the foot well of your
vehicle. Only use floor mats that
leave the pedal area unobstructed. Only
use floor mats that are firmly secured to
retention posts so that they cannot slip out
of position and interfere with the pedals
or impair safe operation of your vehicle in
other ways. Pedals that cannot move freely can
cause loss of vehicle control and
increase the risk of serious personal
injury. Always make sure that the floor
mats are properly attached to the
retention posts in the carpet that are
supplied with your vehicle. Floor mats must
be properly secured to both retention posts
to make sure mats do not shift out of
position. Never place floor mats or any other
covering in the vehicle foot well that
cannot be properly secured to
prevent them from moving and interfering
with the pedals or the ability to control the
vehicle.
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12.
Turn the ignition off. If two short horn
beeps are heard, the reset procedure
was unsuccessful and you must
repeat it. If after repeating the
procedure and two short beeps are
heard when the ignition is turned to
off, seek assistance from your
authorized dealer.
13. Set all four tires to the recommended
air pressure as indicated on the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label (affixed to either the door hinge
pillar, door-latch post, or the door
edge that meets the door-latch post,
next to the driver's seating position)
or Tire Label located on the B-Pillar
or the edge of the driver's door.
Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (If Equipped)
Note: Additional equipment may be
required for your vehicle to support trailer
tire pressure monitoring. See your authorized
dealer for more information.
Note: The trailer tire pressure monitoring
system is not a substitute for proper tire
maintenance. It is your responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressures at all times.
Note: If a trailer tire is repaired, replaced or
broken down for service, the screw and valve
on the trailer tire pressure sensor should be
replaced. See your authorized dealer for
details. The trailer tire pressure monitoring system
is an added safety feature that allows you
to view your trailer tire pressures through
the information display. See
General
Information (page 111). Tire pressure
sensors are mounted into each tire on your
trailer. The sensors send a message to your
vehicle indicating the current trailer tire
pressure.
If the trailer tire pressure monitoring
system detects that a tire is low, a warning
message appears in the information
display. The trailer tire pressure status
screen in the information display highlights
the tire with a low pressure.
The main function of the trailer tire
pressure monitoring system is to warn you
when your trailer tires need air. It can also
warn you in the event the system is no
longer capable of functioning as intended.
See
Information Messages (page 128).
When a Temporary Spare or New Tire
is Installed
If you have replaced a trailer tire with a new
or spare tire, a warning message appears
and pressure readings are no longer
displayed for that tire.
To restore the full function of the trailer
tire pressure monitoring system:
• Have the damaged wheel and tire
assembly repaired and remounted to
your trailer.
• Install the trailer tire pressure
monitoring sensor into the new wheel
and tire assembly.
• Perform the trailer tire pressure
monitoring system reset procedure.
Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring
System Reset Procedure
Note: You need to perform the tire pressure
monitoring system reset procedure after
each tire rotation, or when a new trailer tire
pressure sensor is installed into a trailer tire.
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For a complete listing of the accessories
that are available for your vehicle, please
contact your authorized dealer or visit the
online store web site:
Web Address (United States)
www.Accessories.Ford.com Web Address (Canada)
www.Accessories.Ford.ca
Ford Custom Accessories are available for
your vehicle through an authorized dealer.
Ford Motor Company will repair or replace
any properly authorized dealer-installed
Ford Original Accessory found to be
defective in factory-supplied materials or
workmanship during the warranty period,
as well as any component damaged by the
defective accessories.
Ford Motor Company will warrant your
vehicle through the warranty that provides
the greatest benefit:
• 24 months, unlimited mileage.
• The remainder of your new vehicle
limited warranty.
Contact an authorized dealer for details
and a copy of the warranty.
Exterior style
• Bug shields.
• Commercial graphics*.
• Commercial LED warning strobe lights.
• Deflectors.
• Exhaust tip.
• Running boards.
• Splash guards.
• Stainless-steel wheel covers*.
• Step bars.
• Wheel well liners. Interior style
•
Ambient lighting.
• Cargo organizers.
• Custom seat covers*.
• Floor mats.
Lifestyle
• Ash cup/smoker's package.
• Bed cargo net, tie down plates and
cleats.
• Bed extender.
• Bedliners and bedmats.
• Racks and carriers*.
• Sportliner cargo liner*.
• Tonneau covers*.
• Tow hooks.
• Trailer back-up camera.
• Trailer brake control.
• Trailer hitches, wiring harnesses and
accessories.
• Truck bed camping tent*.
Peace of mind
• Back-up alarm*.
• Bed hooks*.
• Bumper and hitch-mounted parking
sensors*.
• Ford Telematics.
• Keyless entry keypad.
• Protective seat covers*.
• Remote start and alarms.
• Cruise control.
• Tool or Cargo boxes*.
• Vehicle security system.
• Wheel locks.
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Engine-mounted Fuel Filter...........................
358
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter...............................................................326
Engine lubrication for severe service operation.......................................................... 327
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................345
Checking MyKey System Status...............63 MyKey Distance.................................................... 63
Number of Admin Keys...................................... 63
Number of MyKeys.............................................. 63
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................345
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................42
Child Restraint Positioning.........................32
Child Safety
........................................................17
General Information............................................. 17
Child Safety Locks..........................................33 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 34
Right-Hand Side................................................... 34
Cleaning Leather Seats
.............................365
With King Ranch Edition................................. 366
Without King Ranch Edition.......................... 365
Cleaning Products
......................................360
Cleaning the Engine....................................362
Cleaning the Exhaust - 6.7L Diesel.......363
Cleaning the Exterior...................................361 Exterior Chrome Parts...................................... 361
Exterior Plastic Parts......................................... 361
Stripes or Graphics............................................. 361
Underbody........................................................... 362
Under Hood......................................................... 362
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................364
Cleaning the Interior
...................................364
Cleaning the Wheels..................................366
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................363
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................63
Climate.............................................................516
Climate Control
.............................................145
Climate Controlled Seats...........................161 Cooled Seats......................................................... 161
Heated Seats......................................................... 161
Collision Warning System
........................258
Principle Of Operation..................................... 258Coolant Check
See: Engine Coolant Check - 6.2L/6.8L.....329
See: Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L
Diesel................................................................. 333
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
........52
Creating a MyKey............................................62
Programming or Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 63
Cross Traffic Alert
........................................254
False Alerts.......................................................... 256
Switching the System Off and On..............256
System Errors...................................................... 256
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts................................................................. 255
System Limitations........................................... 256
Using the System............................................... 254
Cruise Control..................................................82 Principle of Operation...................................... 239
Type 1........................................................................\
82
Type 2....................................................................... 82
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control............................... 239
Customer Assistance
.................................303
D
Data Recording
................................................10
Event Data Recording.......................................... 10
Service Data Recording...................................... 10
Daytime Running Lamps............................88 Type 1 - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)....................................... 88
Type 2 - Configurable......................................... 88
Diesel Particulate Filter..............................180 Regeneration....................................................... 180
Digital Radio
..................................................442
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 444
Direction Indicators
.......................................90
Doors and Locks.............................................65
DPF See: Diesel Particulate Filter.......................... 180
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 6.7L Diesel.............................................................342
Draining the Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module.............................................................. 342
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................45 Children and Airbags.......................................... 50
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Using Stability Control...............................227
AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control ™
(RSC®).............................................................. 227
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................470
Accessing Your USB Song Library................474
Bluetooth Devices and System Settings............................................................. 476
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port.......................................................... 470
Media Menu Features....................................... 473
Media Voice Commands.................................. 471
USB 2...................................................................... 476
Voice Commands for Audio Sources..........477
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............453 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu................................................................. 458
Accessing Your Phone Settings....................461
Bluetooth Devices............................................. 462
Making Calls......................................................... 457
Pairing a Phone for the First Time..............454
Pairing Subsequent Phones.......................... 455
Phone Options during an Active Call.........457
Phone Voice Commands................................ 455
Receiving Calls.................................................... 457
System Settings................................................. 463
Text Messaging.................................................. 459
Using Traction Control...............................225 Switching the System Off............................... 225
System Indicator Lights and Messages......................................................... 225
Using Voice Recognition............................451 Audio Voice Commands................................ 500
Climate Voice Commands.............................. 501
Initiating a Voice Session................................. 451
Mobile App Voice Commands...................... 503
Navigation Voice Commands.......................502
Phone Voice Commands................................ 501
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands..................................................... 504
System Interaction and Feedback..............452
Voice Settings Commands............................ 504
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................306 V
Vehicle Care..................................................360
General Information......................................... 360
Vehicle Certification Label
........................417
Vehicle Identification Number................416
Vehicle Storage
.............................................367
Battery................................................................... 368
Body........................................................................\
367
Brakes.................................................................... 368
Cooling system................................................... 368
Engine.................................................................... 368
Fuel system......................................................... 368
General................................................................... 367
Miscellaneous..................................................... 368
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................368
Tires........................................................................\
368
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 145
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number.............416
Voice Control
...................................................82
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators...............105 4X2........................................................................\
.. 109
4X4 HIGH.............................................................. 109
4X4 LOW............................................................... 109
Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 105
Adaptive Steering.............................................. 106
Anti-Lock Braking System.............................. 106
Automatic High Beam...................................... 106
Battery.................................................................... 106
Blind Spot Monitor............................................ 106
Brake System....................................................... 106
Check Fuel Cap................................................... 106
Cruise Control....................................................... 107
Diesel Engine Brake........................................... 109
Diesel Exhaust Fluid.......................................... 109
Direction Indicator.............................................. 107
Door Ajar................................................................ 107
Electronic Locking Differential....................... 107
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................107
Engine Oil............................................................... 107
Fasten Seatbelt................................................... 107
Front Airbag.......................................................... 107
Front Fog Lamps................................................. 107
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