2017 FORD SUPER DUTY tailgate

Introduction
About This Manual...........................................7
Symbols Glossary.............................................8
Data Recording
................................................10
California Proposition 65
.............................12
Perchlorate.........................................................12
Ford Credit
.........................................................12
Replacement Parts Recommendation.......................................12
Special Notices
................................................13
Mobile Communications Equipment.....................................................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 Indicator Chime.............................................................40
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................41
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance................................................42
Seatbelt Extension
........................................43
Supplementary Restraints System
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 Radio Frequencies..................................................54
Remote Control..............................................54
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control...........................................................60
MyKey ™
Principle of Operation...................................61
Creating a MyKey
............................................62
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................63
Checking MyKey System Status...............63
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems.........................................................64
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................64
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking
.................................65
Keyless Entry....................................................67
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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GENERAL INFORMATION ON
RADIO FREQUENCIES
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Note:
Changes or modifications not
expressively approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
The term IC before the radio certification
number only signifies that Industry Canada
technical specifications were met.
The typical operating range for your
transmitter is approximately 33 feet (10
meters). Vehicles with the remote start
feature will have a greater range. One of
the following could cause a decrease in
operating range:
• weather conditions
• nearby radio towers
• structures around the vehicle
• other vehicles parked next to your
vehicle
Other short-distance radio transmitters,
such as amateur radios, medical
equipment, wireless headphones, remote
controls and alarm systems may operate
on the same frequency as your remote
control. If other transmitters are operating
on those frequencies, you may not be able
to use your remote control. Using your
remote control near some types of
electronic equipment, such as USB devices, computers or cell phones can interfere with
remote operation. Operating your remote
control near metal or metallic-finished
purses, bags or clothing can interfere with
remote operation. You can lock and unlock
the doors with the key.
Note:
Make sure to lock your vehicle before
leaving it unattended.
Note: If you are in range, the remote control
will operate if you press any button
unintentionally.
Intelligent Access
The system uses a radio frequency signal
to communicate with your vehicle and
authorize your vehicle to unlock when one
of the following conditions are met:
• You touch the inside of the front
exterior door handle within
3 ft (1 m)
proximity of an intelligent access key.
• You press the tailgate release button.
• You press a button on the transmitter.
If excessive radio frequency interference
is present in the area or if the transmitter
battery is low, you may need to
mechanically unlock your door. You can
use the mechanical key blade in your
intelligent access key to open the driver
door in this situation. See
Remote
Control (page 54).
REMOTE CONTROL
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (If
Equipped)
Use the key blade to start your vehicle and
unlock or lock the driver door from outside
your vehicle. The transmitter portion
functions as the remote control.
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
You can use the power door lock control
or the remote control to lock and unlock
your vehicle.
See Tailgate Lock (page 70).
Power Door Locks
(If Equipped)
The power door lock control is on the driver
and front passenger door panels. Unlock.
A
Lock.
B
Remote Control
(If Equipped)
You can use the remote control at any time
your vehicle is not running.
Unlocking the Vehicle (Two-Stage
Unlock) Press the button to unlock the
driver door. Press the button
again within three seconds to
unlock all doors. The direction indicators
flash. Press and hold both the lock and unlock
buttons on the remote control for four
seconds to disable or enable two-stage
unlocking. Disabling two-stage unlocking
allows your entire vehicle to unlock with
one press of the button. The direction
indicators flash twice to indicate a change
to the unlocking mode. The unlocking
mode applies to the remote control and
keyless entry keypad.
Intelligent access at the driver door will
unlock your entire vehicle when you disable
two-stage unlocking.
Locking the Vehicle
Press the button to lock all
doors. The direction indicators
flash.
Press the button again within three
seconds to confirm that all the doors are
closed. The doors lock again, the horn
sounds and the direction indicators flash
if all the doors are closed.
Mislock
If any door is open, or if the hood is open
on vehicles with an anti-theft alarm or
remote start, the horn will sound twice and
the direction indicators will not flash.
Activating Intelligent Access
(If
Equipped)
The intelligent access key must be within
3 ft (1 m)
of the door or tailgate you intend
to lock or unlock.
At the Front Doors
Pull a front exterior door handle to unlock
and open the door. The unlock sensor is on
the back of the handle. Make sure not to
touch the lock sensor area on the front of
the handle.
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Press and hold the lock sensor area for
about a second to lock your vehicle. To
avoid unlocking the door inadvertently,
make sure you only touch the lock sensor
and not other areas of the door handle.
After locking the doors with the lock
sensor, there is a brief delay before you can
unlock your vehicle. This delay lets you pull
the handle to make sure it locked.
Note:
Keep the door handle surface clean
to avoid issues with operation.
At the Electronic Tailgate Press the exterior tailgate release button
inside of the tailgate handle. The tailgate
will unlock and open. See Tailgate Lock
(page 70). Smart Unlock
(If Equipped)
This feature helps to prevent you from
locking your intelligent access key inside
your vehicle ’s passenger compartment or
rear cargo area.
If you leave your key in the ignition, when
you open the driver door and lock your
vehicle with the power door lock control,
the doors lock then unlock.
You can still lock your vehicle with the key
in the ignition by:
• Using the manual lock on the inside of
the door.
• Locking the driver door with a key.
• Using the keyless entry keypad.
• Using the lock button on the remote
control.
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent
Access Keys
(If Equipped)
This feature helps to prevent you from
locking your intelligent access key inside
your vehicle ’s passenger compartment or
rear cargo area.
When you lock your vehicle using the
power door lock control (with the door
open, vehicle in park and ignition off), your
vehicle will search for an intelligent access
key in the passenger compartment after
you close the door. If your vehicle finds a
key, all of the doors will immediately
unlock.
In order to override the smart unlock
feature and intentionally lock the
intelligent access key inside your vehicle,
you can lock your vehicle after all doors
are closed by using the keyless entry
keypad, pressing the lock button on
another intelligent access key or touching
the locking area on the handle with another
intelligent access key in your hand.
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TAILGATE LOCK (If Equipped)
The tailgate lock can help prevent theft of
the tailgate. Insert the ignition key into the tailgate lock.
Turn it to the left to lock the tailgate. Turn
it to the right to unlock the tailgate.
REMOVING THE TAILGATE
WARNING
Always properly secure cargo to
prevent shifting cargo or cargo falling
from vehicle, which could result in
compromised vehicle stability and serious
personal injury to vehicle occupants or
others. You can remove the tailgate for more
loading room.
Note:
Skip to Step 4 if your vehicle does
not have a rearview camera. 1. Locate and disconnect the rearview
camera in-line connector. It is under
the pickup box on the right-hand side
of the vehicle near the spare tire.
2. There is a tethered cap on the wire assembly. Install it on the in-line
connector that remains under the
pickup box.
3. Partially lower the tailgate. Carefully feed the tailgate harness up through
the gap between the pickup box and
the bumper and place it out of the way
under the pickup box.
4. Lower the tailgate. 5. Use a screwdriver to gently pry the
spring clip on each connector past the
head of the support screw. Disconnect
the cable.
6. Disconnect the other cable.
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7. Lift the tailgate to a 45-degree angle
from horizontal.
8. Lift the right side off its hinge.
9. Lift the tailgate to an 80-degree angle
from horizontal.
10. Remove the tailgate from the left side
hinge by sliding it to the right.
Reverse the steps to reinstall the tailgate.
TAILGATE STEP (If Equipped)
Use the step to make entering the truck
bed easier.
To reduce the risk of falling:
• Only operate the step when your
vehicle is on a level surface.
• Only operate the step in areas with
sufficient lighting.
• Always open the step panel to widen
the step.
• Always use the grab handle when
climbing 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 the
step before moving your vehicle. Never drive
with the step or grab handle open.
1. Lower the tailgate.
2. Push the button in the center of the step molding. The step will pop out
slightly. 3. Pull the step out fully. Lower the step
to its lowest position. 4. Pull the yellow handle stop backward
out of the tailgate.
5. Rotate the handle up from horizontal to vertical until you hear a click. You
have locked the handle in place.
Note: Do not tow with the step or grab
handle.
Replace the slip resistance tape or grab
handle molding if it appears worn or
damaged.
Closing the Step
1. Press handle button 1 to lower the telescoping handle extension, and then
press button 2 to release the handle.
Rotate the handle down from vertical
to horizontal.
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2.
Push the handle back into the tailgate.
3. Rotate the step up until it is horizontal,
then push it back into the tailgate until
the step is secure.
BED EXTENDER (If Equipped)
Note: Do not use the bed extender when
driving off road.
Note: Make sure to engage the locking pins
and knobs fully before driving your vehicle.
Note: Make sure to secure all cargo.
Note: Do not exceed 150 pounds (68
kilograms) on the tailgate when your vehicle
is moving.
Note: Do not keep the bed extender in the
tailgate mode when you are not using it for
restraining cargo. Always keep the bed
extender in the grocery mode or the stowed
position with the tailgate closed.
Tailgate mode 1. Pull the locking pin toward the center
of your vehicle. 2.
Open the latches to release the panels. 3. Rotate the panels toward the tailgate.
Repeat Steps 1-3 on the other side of
your vehicle. 4. Connect the two panels. Rotate both
knobs one-quarter turn clockwise to
secure the panels.
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5. Make sure to insert the latch rod into
the tailgate hole. Make sure to engage
both sides of the locking pins into their
holes in the pick-up box.
Reverse the steps to store the bed
extender.
Grocery mode Follow Steps 1-4 of the tailgate mode
instructions by rotating the panels away
from the tailgate. Close the tailgate.
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