2018 FORD F-250 snow chains

Power Steering Fluid Check
...................350
Washer Fluid Check ...................................
350
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 6.7L Diesel ............................................................
351
Fuel Filter - 6.2L/6.8L ................................
352
Changing the 12V Battery ........................
353
Checking the Wiper Blades .....................
355
Changing the Wiper Blades ....................
355
Adjusting the Headlamps ........................
355
Changing a Bulb ..........................................
357
Bulb Specification Chart .........................
360
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.2L/6.8L ........................................................................\
362
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7L Diesel ..........................................................
363
Changing the Engine-Mounted and Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module Fuel
Filters - 6.7L Diesel .................................
365
Vehicle Care
General Information ..................................
370
Cleaning Products ......................................
370
Cleaning the Exterior .................................
370
Waxing ..............................................................
371
Cleaning the Engine ...................................
372
Cleaning the Exhaust - 6.7L Diesel .......
372
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
373
Cleaning the Interior ...................................
373
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens .......................
375
Cleaning Leather Seats .............................
375
Repairing Minor Paint Damage ..............
377
Cleaning the Wheels ..................................
377
Vehicle Storage ............................................
377
Wheels and Tires
General Information ..................................
380
Tire Care .........................................................
382
Using Snow Chains ...................................
400
Tire Pressure Monitoring System .........
400Changing a Road Wheel
.........................
408
Technical Specifications ..........................
418
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 6.2L ..................
420
Engine Specifications - 6.7L Diesel ......
420
Engine Specifications - 6.8L ....................
421
Motorcraft Parts - 6.2L .............................
422
Motorcraft Parts - 6.7L Diesel ................
423
Motorcraft Parts - 6.8L .............................
424
Vehicle Identification Number ...............
425
Vehicle Certification Label ......................
426
Transmission Code Designation ...........
426
Capacities and Specifications - 6.2L ........................................................................\
427
Capacities and Specifications - 6.7L Diesel ...........................................................
432
Capacities and Specifications - 6.8L ........................................................................\
439
Audio System
General Information ..................................
445
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM .....
446
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC ..........................................................
448
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ Touchscreen Display .............................
453
Digital Radio .................................................
454
Satellite Radio .............................................
456
USB Port ........................................................
459
SYNC™
General Information .................................
460
Using Voice Recognition ..........................
462
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone ..........
464
SYNC™ Applications and Services ......
476
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player ........................................................................\
.
481
SYNC™ Troubleshooting ........................
490
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Driving on Snow and Ice
WARNING
If you are driving in slippery
conditions that require tire chains or
cables, then it is critical that you drive
cautiously. Keep speeds down, allow for
longer stopping distances and avoid
aggressive steering to reduce the chances
of a loss of vehicle control which can lead
to serious injury or death. If the rear end of
your vehicle slides while cornering, steer in
the direction of the slide until you regain
control of your vehicle. Note:
Excessive tire slippage can cause
transmission damage.
Four-wheel drive vehicles have advantages
over two-wheel drive vehicles in snow and
ice but can skid like any other vehicle.
Should you start to slide while driving on
snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel
in the direction of the slide until you regain
control.
Avoid sudden applications of power and
quick changes of direction on snow and
ice. Apply the accelerator slowly and
steadily when starting from a full stop.
Avoid sudden braking. Although a
four-wheel drive vehicle may accelerate
better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in
snow and ice, it will not stop any faster as
braking occurs at all four wheels. Do not
become overconfident as to road
conditions.
Make sure you allow sufficient distance
between you and other vehicles for
stopping. Drive slower than usual and
consider using one of the lower gears. In
emergency stopping situations, apply the
brake steadily. Do not pump the brake
pedal. See Hints on Driving With
Anti-Lock Brakes (page 227). If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or
Snow WARNING
Do not spin the wheels at over
34 mph (55 km/h). The tires may fail
and injure a passenger or bystander.
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow,
it may be rocked out by shifting between
forward and reverse gears, stopping
between shifts in a steady pattern. Press
lightly on the accelerator in each gear.
Note:
Do not rock your vehicle if the engine
is not at normal operating temperature,
damage to the transmission may occur.
Note: Do not rock your vehicle for more
than a minute, damage to the transmission
and tires may occur or the engine may
overheat.
Parking WARNINGS
If the parking brake is fully released,
but the brake warning lamp remains
illuminated, the brakes may not be
working properly. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible. Always set the parking brake and
leave your vehicle with the
transmission in park (P).
On some four-wheel drive vehicles, when
the transfer case is in the N (Neutral)
position, the engine and transmission are
disconnected from the rest of the driveline.
Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if
the automatic transmission is in P (Park)
or the manual transmission is in gear. Do
not leave the vehicle unattended with the
transfer case in the N (Neutral) position.
Always set the parking brake fully and turn
off the ignition when leaving the vehicle.
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(If Equipped)

USING SNOW CHAINS
WARNING
Snow tires must be the same size,
load index, speed rating as those
originally provided by Ford. Use of
any tire or wheel not recommended by
Ford can affect the safety and
performance of your vehicle, which could
result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and
death. Additionally, the use of
non-recommended tires and wheels could
cause steering, suspension, axle, transfer
case or power transfer unit failure. Note:
Do not use snow chains on vehicles
with 20 inch wheels and tires.
The tires on your vehicle have all-weather
treads to provide traction in rain and snow.
However, in some climates, you may need
to use snow tires and cables. If you need
to use cables, it is recommended that steel
wheels (of the same size and
specifications) be used, as cables may chip
aluminum wheels.
Note: The suspension insulation and
bumpers will help prevent vehicle damage.
Do not remove these components from your
vehicle when using snow tires and chains.
Follow these guidelines when using snow
tires and chains:
• If possible, avoid fully loading your
vehicle
• Use only SAE Class S chains.
• Install chains securely, verifying that
the chains do not touch any wiring,
brake lines or fuel lines. •
Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains
rub or bang against your vehicle, stop
and retighten the chains. If this does
not work, remove the chains to prevent
damage to your vehicle.
• Remove the tire chains when they are
no longer needed. Do not use tire
chains on dry roads.
If you have any questions regarding snow
chains or cables, please contact your
authorized dealer.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM
Vehicle Tire Pressure Monitoring
System WARNING
The tire pressure monitoring system
is not a substitute for manually
checking tire pressures. You should
periodically check tire pressures using a
pressure gauge. Failure to correctly
maintain tire pressures could increase the
risk of tire failure, loss of control, vehicle
rollover and personal injury. Each tire, including the spare (if
provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inflated
to the inflation pressure recommended by
the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If
your vehicle has tires of a different size
than the size indicated on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label, you
should determine the proper tire inflation
pressure for those tires.)
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The trailer tire pressure monitoring system
can be reset through the menu in the
information display. See General
Information (page 113). Performing the
trailer setup process also resets the trailer
tire pressure monitoring system.
CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL WARNING
If the tire pressure monitor sensor
becomes damaged it may not
function.
Note:
If your vehicle is equipped with the
tire pressure monitoring system, the
indicator light illuminates when the spare
tire is in use. To restore the full function of
the monitoring system, all road wheels
equipped with tire pressure monitoring
sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
Note: You should only use tire sealants in
roadside emergencies as they may cause
damage to the tire pressure monitoring
system sensor.
If you get a flat tire when driving, do not
apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually
decrease your speed. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe
place on the side of the road.
If your vehicle is equipped with the tire
pressure monitoring system, have a flat
serviced by an authorized dealer in order
to prevent damage to the system sensors.
See
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(page 400). Replace the spare tire with a
road tire as soon as possible. During
repairing or replacing of the flat tire, have
the authorized dealer inspect the system
sensor for damage. Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire
Assembly Information WARNING
Failure to follow these guidelines
could result in an increased risk of
loss of vehicle control, injury or death.
If you have a dissimilar spare wheel and
tire, then it is intended for temporary use
only. This means that if you need to use it,
you should replace it as soon as possible
with a road wheel and tire assembly that
is the same size and type as the road tires
and wheels that were originally provided
by Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel
is damaged, it should be replaced rather
than repaired.
A dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
is defined as a spare wheel and tire
assembly that is different in brand, size or
appearance from the road tires and
wheels.
Full-size dissimilar spare
When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly, do not:
•
Exceed
70 mph (113 km/h).
• Use more than one dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly at a time.
• Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare wheel
and tire assembly.
When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly, it is
recommended that you do not:
• Exceed
50 mph (80 km/h) in 4WD.
• Engage 4WD unless the vehicle is
stationary.
• Use 4WD on dry pavement.
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Diesel Exhaust Fluid Guidelines and
Information...................................................... 201
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Level.............................. 198
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Warning Messages and Vehicle Operations............................. 200
Filling the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank..........198
Settings...........................................................546 911 Assist................................................................ 551
Ambient Lighting............................................... 558
Bluetooth............................................................. 548
Clock...................................................................... 548
Display................................................................... 559
General.................................................................. 556
Media Player........................................................ 547
Mobile Apps......................................................... 554
Navigation............................................................ 552
Phone.................................................................... 548
Radio....................................................................... 551
Sound.................................................................... 546
Valet Mode.......................................................... 560
Vehicle................................................................... 558
Voice Control....................................................... 559
Wi-Fi & Hotspot................................................. 556
Side Airbags.....................................................52
Sitting in the Correct Position..................154
Sliding Windows
...........................................102
Power Sliding Back Window.......................... 102
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................ 400
Snowplowing................................................300 Engine temperature while plowing..............301
Installing the Snowplow................................ 300
Operating the Vehicle with the Snowplow Attached........................................................... 301
Snowplowing with your Airbag Equipped Vehicle............................................................... 301
Transmission operation while plowing............................................................. 302
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 408
Special Notices
................................................13
New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 13
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector............................................................ 13
Special Instructions.............................................. 13
Using a Slide-In Camper.................................... 14
Using your Vehicle as an Ambulance............14 Using your Vehicle as a Stationary Power
Source................................................................... 14
Using your Vehicle With a Snowplow............14
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................589
Diesel Engine....................................................... 592
Exceptions............................................................ 597
Gasoline Engine................................................. 589
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................ 243
Spot Lamps......................................................93 Cargo and Trailer Hookup Lamps.................. 94
Stability Control
...........................................230
Principle of Operation...................................... 230
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch............................................ 175
Starting a Diesel Engine - 6.7L Diesel..............................................................178
........................................................................\
........... 178
Automatic Engine Shutdown........................ 180
Cold Weather Operation................................. 180
Cold Weather Starting..................................... 180
Diesel Engine Fast Start Glow Plug System............................................................... 179
Vehicles with an Ignition Key.......................... 179
Vehicles with Keyless Start............................. 179
Starting a Gasoline Engine - 6.2L/ 6.8L.................................................................176
Automatic Engine Shutdown.......................... 177
Cold Weather Starting (Flexible Fuel Vehicles Only)................................................. 178
Failure to Start...................................................... 177
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................178
Important Ventilating Information...............178
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................ 177
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary.......................................................... 177
Vehicles with an Ignition Key.......................... 176
Vehicles with Keyless Start.............................. 177
Starting and Stopping the Engine..........175 General Information........................................... 175
Steering...........................................................259 Adaptive Steering............................................. 260
Power Steering................................................... 259
Steering Wheel...............................................82
Storage Compartments
..............................172
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Using Adaptive Cruise Control...............244
Automatic Cancellation................................... 247
Blocked Sensor.................................................. 248
Canceling the Set Speed................................. 247
Changing the Set Speed................................. 247
Detection Issues................................................. 247
Following a Vehicle........................................... 245
Hilly Condition and Trailer Tow Usage................................................................. 247
Overriding the Set Speed............................... 246
Resuming the Set Speed................................. 247
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed.............245
Setting the Gap Distance............................... 246
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off....................................................................... 247
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On....................................................................... 244
Switching to Normal Cruise Control...........249
System Not Available...................................... 248
Using Cruise Control...................................243 Switching Cruise Control Off......................... 243
Switching Cruise Control On......................... 243
Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................214 4WD Indicator Lights......................................... 215
Driving Off-Road With Truck and Utility Vehicles............................................................. 218
Electronic Shift-On-the-Fly (ESOF) 4WD system................................................................ 214
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles............................................................. 218
Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS) 4WD system................................................................ 214
Using a Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS) 4WD system.................................................... 215
Using the Electronic Shift on the Fly 4WD system................................................................ 217
Using Hill Descent Control.......................233
Hill descent modes........................................... 233
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................65
Using Power Running Boards
...................80
Automatic Power Deploy.................................. 80
Automatic Power Stow..................................... 80
Bounce-back.......................................................... 81
Enabling and Disabling....................................... 81
Manual Power Deploy........................................ 80
Using Snow Chains....................................400 Using Stability Control................................231
AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control ™
(RSC®).............................................................. 231
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player.............................................................481
Accessing Your USB Song Library...............485
Bluetooth Devices and System Settings............................................................ 487
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port........................................................... 481
Media Menu Features...................................... 484
Media Voice Commands................................ 482
USB 2...................................................................... 487
Voice Commands for Audio Sources.........488
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone...........464 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu................................................................. 469
Accessing Your Phone Settings.................... 472
Bluetooth Devices.............................................. 473
Making Calls........................................................ 468
Pairing a Phone for the First Time..............465
Pairing Subsequent Phones......................... 466
Phone Options during an Active Call........468
Phone Voice Commands............................... 466
Receiving Calls................................................... 468
System Settings................................................. 474
Text Messaging................................................... 470
Using Traction Control
...............................229
Switching the System Off.............................. 229
System Indicator Lights and Messages......................................................... 229
Using Voice Recognition...........................462 Audio Voice Commands................................... 511
Climate Voice Commands.............................. 512
Initiating a Voice Session................................ 462
Mobile App Voice Commands....................... 515
Navigation Voice Commands........................ 514
Phone Voice Commands................................. 512
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands...................................................... 515
System Interaction and Feedback..............463
Voice Settings Commands............................. 516
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
..........................313
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