2020 FORD F-550 climate settings

Automatic crash notification
system off.
Cell phone network signal
strength.
Vehicle data sharing on.
Vehicle location sharing on.
Vehicle data and vehicle location
sharing on.
Wireless charger active.
Feature Bar Select to use the radio, a USB, a
media player or a Bluetooth
device. See Entertainment
(page 509). Select to adjust climate settings
See
Climate (page 519).
Select to make calls and access
the phonebook on your cell
phone. See
Phone (page 521).
Select to use the navigation
system.
See Navigation (page
523). Select to search for and use
compatible apps on your iOS or
Android device. See Apps (page
528
). Select to adjust system settings.
See
Settings (page 531).
Cleaning the Touchscreen
See
Cleaning the Interior (page 383). Updating the System
Updating the System Using a USB Drive
Downloading an Update
1. Go to the SYNC update page on the
local Ford website.
2. Download the update.
Note: The website notifies you if an update
is available.
3. Insert a USB drive into your computer.
Note: The USB drive needs to be empty and
meet the minimum requirements detailed
on the website.
4. Follow the instructions provided to download the update to the USB drive.
Installing an Update
Note: You can use the system when an
installation is in progress.
1. Disconnect all other USB devices from
the USB ports.
2. Connect the USB drive with the update
to a USB port.
Note: Installation starts automatically
within 10 minutes.
Updating the System Using a Wi-Fi
Network Connection
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network Select the settings option on the
feature bar.
1. Select
Automatic Updates.
2. Select
System Wi-Fi.
3. Switch
System Wi-Fi on.
4. Select
Available Wi-Fi Networks.
5. Select an available Wi-Fi network.
Note: Enter the network password to
connect to a secure network.
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(If Equipped) E100027 E283811 E280315 E280315

Supported USB file systems include: FAT,
exFAT, and NTFS.
SYNC 3 is also able to organize the media
from your USB device by metadata tags.
Metadata tags, which are descriptive
software identifiers embedded in the
media files, provide information about the
file.
If your indexed media files contain no
information embedded in these metadata
tags, SYNC 3 may classify the empty
metadata tags as unknown.
SYNC 3 is capable of indexing up to
50,000 songs per USB device, for up to 10
devices.
CLIMATE
Touch the climate button on the
touchscreen to access your climate control
features.
Note:
You can switch temperature units
between Fahrenheit and Celsius. See
Settings (page 531).
Accessing the Climate Control
Menu Touch the button to access
additional controls for the front
climate system.
Directing the Airflow Touch the button to direct
airflow to the windshield air
vents and de-mister.
Touch the button to direct
airflow to the instrument panel
air vents.
Touch the button to direct
airflow to the footwell air vents. You can direct air through any combination
of these air vents.
Setting the Blower Motor Speed Touch up or down to increase or
decrease the volume of air that
circulates in your vehicle.
Setting the Temperature
Touch up or down on the left-hand
temperature control to set the left-hand
temperature.
Note: This control also adjusts the
right-hand side temperature when you
switch off dual zone mode.
Touch up or down on the right-hand
temperature control to set the right-hand
temperature.
Switching Auto Mode On and Off Touch the button to switch on
automatic operation, then set
the temperature.
The system adjusts the blower motor
speed, air distribution, air conditioning
operation, and outside or recirculated air
to reach and maintain the temperature you
have set.
Switching the Air Conditioning On
and Off A pop-up appears on the screen
to display the air conditioning
options.
MAX A/C:
Touch the button to activate
and maximize cooling. The driver and
passenger temperatures are set to LO,
recirculated air flows through the
instrument panel vents, air conditioning
automatically turns on and the fan
automatically adjusts to the highest speed.
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(If Equipped)E265038 E244097

A/C: Touch to switch the air conditioning
on or off. Use A/C with recirculated air to
improve cooling performance and
efficiency.
Note: In certain conditions, such as
maximum defrost, the air conditioning
compressor may continue to operate even
though you switch off the air conditioning.
Switching the Climate Control On
and Off Touch the button.
Switching the Climate Controlled
Seats On and Off Touch the button to cycle
through the various climate
controlled seat settings.
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and
Off Touch the button to switch on
temperature control for the
right-hand side of the vehicle.
Switching the Heated Exterior
Mirrors On and Off Touch the button.
Switching the Heated Windshield
On and Off Touch the button to clear the
windshield of thin ice and fog.
The heated windshield turns off
after a short period of time. Switching the Heated Rear
Window On and Off Touch the button to clear the
rear window of thin ice and fog.
Switching the Heated Seats On
and Off Touch the button to cycle
through the various heat
settings.
Switching the Heated Steering
Wheel On and Off Touch the button.
Switching Maximum Air
Conditioning On and Off Touch the button for maximum
cooling.
Recirculated air flows through the
instrument panel air vents, air conditioning
turns on and the blower motor adjusts to
the highest speed.
Switching Maximum Defrost On
and Off Touch the button for maximum
defrosting.
Air flows through the windshield air vents,
and the blower motor adjusts to the
highest speed.
You can also use this setting to defog and
clear the windshield of a thin covering of
ice.
Note: To prevent window fogging, you
cannot select recirculated air when
maximum defrost is on.
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(If Equipped) E265282 E265280 E266189 E184884

Note:
The heated rear window also turns
on when you select maximum defrost.
Switching Recirculated Air On and
Off Touch the button to switch
between outside air and
recirculated air.
The air currently in the passenger
compartment recirculates. This may
reduce the time needed to cool the interior,
when used with A/C, and reduce unwanted
odors from entering your vehicle.
Note: Recirculated air may turn off, or
prevent you from switching on, in all air flow
modes except MAX A/C to reduce the risk
of fogging. Recirculation may also turn on
and off in various air distribution control
combinations during hot weather to improve
cooling efficiency.
Switching the Ventilated Seats On
and Off Touch the button to cycle
through the various ventilated
seat settings.
Accessing Rear Climate Controls Touch the button to access
additional controls for the rear
climate system.
Rear Climate Control Lock
Indicator Touch the button.
When on, you can only operate
the rear passenger settings
through the front controls. Switching Rear Auto Mode On and
Off Touch the button to switch on
rear automatic operation, then
set the temperature.
Switching the Rear Climate
Controlled Seats On and Off Touch the button to cycle
through the various climate
controlled seat settings.
Switching the Rear Heated Seats
On and Off Touch the button to cycle
through the various heat
settings.
Switching the Rear Ventilated
Seats On and Off Touch the button to cycle
through the various ventilated
seat settings.
PHONE WARNING: Driving while distracted
can result in loss of vehicle control, crash
and injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the
safe operation of your vehicle. We
recommend against the use of any
hand-held device while driving and
encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you
are aware of all applicable local laws
that may affect the use of electronic
devices while driving.
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(If Equipped) E268558 E270447 E265289 E265282 E268558

3
360 Degree Camera...................................232
Advanced Camera Views................................ 232
Auxiliary Camera................................................ 234
Bed View Camera.............................................. 234
Camera Views..................................................... 232
Front Camera...................................................... 233
Keep Out Zone.................................................... 233
Side Camera........................................................ 234
4
4WD See: Four-Wheel Drive..................................... 207
A
A/C See: Climate Control......................................... 139
About This Manual
...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 217
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 219
Accessories....................................................546
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 14
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control............237
Adjustable Pedals
..........................................83
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................370
Horizontal Aim Adjustment............................ 371
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 370
Adjusting the Pedals
.....................................83
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column
............................................................79
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column
............................................................79
End of Travel Position........................................ 80
Memory Feature................................................... 80
Airbag Disposal
...............................................52
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 139Air Filter
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter -
6.2L.................................................................... 346
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7L Diesel................................................................. 347
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 7.3L..................................................................... 349
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm......................................... 75
Ambient Lighting...........................................90 Adjusting the Brightness................................... 90
Switching Ambient Lighting Off.................... 90
Switching Ambient Lighting On..................... 90
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................75 Arming the Alarm................................................. 76
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 76
Using the System.................................................. 75
Appendices.....................................................581
Apps
.................................................................528
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................. 530
Using Apps on an Android Device...............529
Using Apps on an iOS Device........................ 529
Using Mobile Navigation on an Android Device................................................................ 529
At a Glance........................................................18
Audible Warnings and Indicators...........108 Headlamps On Warning Chime.................... 108
Key in Ignition Warning Chime...................... 108
Keyless Warning Alert...................................... 108
Parking Brake On Warning Chime...............108
Audio Control
..................................................80
You can operate the following functions
with the control:.............................................. 80
Audio System
................................................474
General Information.......................................... 474
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/ Touchscreen Display/SYNC 3..............474
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 475
Changing Radio Stations................................ 475
Selecting the Audio Modes............................ 475
Setting a Memory Preset................................ 475
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........475
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.............................................................. 475
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC.........476 Accessing the Apps Menu.............................. 476
Accessing the Clock Settings........................ 476
Accessing the Media Source Menu.............476
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Accessing the Phone Features.....................
476
Accessing the Settings Menu........................ 476
Accessing the Sound Settings...................... 476
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 477
Changing Radio Stations................................. 477
Listening to the Radio....................................... 477
Playing or Pausing Media................................ 477
Switching Radio Text On and Off.................477
Switching Repeat Mode On and Off...........477
Switching Shuffle Mode On and Off...........477
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........477
Switching the Display On and Off................477
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................. 478
Using the Display Control............................... 478
Using the Number Block................................. 478
Autolamps........................................................87 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 87
Automatic Climate Control......................140 Directing the Airflow......................................... 140
Setting the Blower Motor Speed................... 141
Setting the Temperature.................................. 141
Switching Auto Mode On and Off.................141
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off........................................................................\
. 141
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off................................................................ 141
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
. 141
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
142
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
. 141
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
. 141
Automatic High Beam Control..................92
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators........................................................92
Automatic Transmission
...........................201
Brake-Shift Interlock........................................ 204
For F350, F450, F550 and F600 Chassis Cab Vehicles................................................... 204
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow................................................................. 205
Understanding the Shift Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................. 201Understanding Your SelectShift
Automatic ™ Transmission....................... 202
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................365
Autowipers
.......................................................84
Auxiliary Power Points................................162 400 Watt AC Power Point............................... 162
DC Power Point................................................... 162
Locations............................................................... 163
Auxiliary Switches
.......................................547
Upfitter Interface Module............................... 550
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 368
Bed Extender
....................................................72
Grocery mode........................................................ 74
Tailgate mode........................................................ 73
Bed Ramps....................................................269 Installing the Ramp Holder............................. 271
Stowing the Bed Ramp..................................... 271
Using the Bed Ramp......................................... 270
Blind Spot Information System
.............248
Blind Spot Information System with Trailer
Tow.................................................................... 250
Switching the System Off and On...............252
System Errors...................................................... 252
Using the System.............................................. 249
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System..........248
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........337
Booster Seats
...................................................31
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 32
Brake Fluid Check........................................366 Brake Fluid Service Interval............................ 367
Brakes................................................................217 General Information........................................... 217
Breaking-In.....................................................310
Bulb Specification Chart...........................467
C
Canceling the Set Speed..........................225
Capacities and Specifications - 6.2L
.................................................................437
Air Conditioning System.................................. 437
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Turbo Boost Gauge............................................
103
Type 1 and 2........................................................... 101
Type 3...................................................................... 102
Gearbox See: Transmission.............................................. 201
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................53
Intelligent Access................................................. 53
General Maintenance Information........553 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 556
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 554
Protecting Your Investment........................... 553
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 553
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 553
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................325
Getting the Services You Need...............322 Away From Home.............................................. 322
Global Opening...............................................95
Opening the Windows....................................... 95
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake..............................................219
Hazard Flashers
............................................316
HDC See: Using Hill Descent Control................... 226
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 370
Headrest See: Head Restraints......................................... 147
Head Restraints.............................................147 Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 148
Heated Exterior Mirrors..............................144
Heated Rear Window..................................144
Heated Seats
.................................................156
Rear Heated Seats............................................. 156
Heated Steering Wheel
................................81
Heated Windshield......................................144
Windshield Wiper De-Icer............................... 144
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 139
Hill Start Assist
..............................................219
Switching the System On and Off..............220
Using Hill Start Assist...................................... 220Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate
- Vehicles With: Automatic
Temperature Control................................142
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................. 143
General Hints........................................................ 142
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................. 143
Quickly Heating the Interior............................ 142
Recommended Settings for Cooling...........143
Recommended Settings for Heating..........143
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature
Control...........................................................143
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................. 144
General Hints........................................................ 143
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................. 143
Quickly Heating the Interior............................ 143
Recommended Settings for Cooling...........143
Recommended Settings for Heating..........143
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures.................................................. 144
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................219
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........337
Horn.....................................................................82
I
Ignition Switch
...............................................168
In California (U.S. Only).............................323
Information Display Control........................81
Information Displays...................................109 General Information.......................................... 109
Information Messages................................120 4WD........................................................................\
. 137
Active Park............................................................ 120
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 121
Adaptive Steering............................................... 122
AdvanceTrac and Traction Control..............122
Airbag...................................................................... 123
Alarm and Security............................................. 123
Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 123
Battery and Charging System........................ 124
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System.................................................... 124
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Driving Off-Road With Truck and Utility
Vehicles............................................................. 210
Electronic Shift-On-the-Fly (ESOF) 4WD system............................................................... 207
Entering and Exiting Rock Crawl Mode with Tremor Package............................................ 209
How Your Vehicle Differs from Other Vehicles............................................................. 210
Operating 4WD Vehicles with Spare or Mismatched Tires......................................... 209
Using the Electronic Shift on the Fly 4WD system.............................................................. 208
Using Hill Descent Control.......................226 Hill Descent Modes........................................... 226
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................63
Using Power Running Boards.....................77 Automatic Power Deploy................................... 77
Automatic Power Stow....................................... 77
Bounce-back.......................................................... 78
Enabling and Disabling....................................... 77
Manual Power Deploy......................................... 77
Using Snow Chains....................................408
Using Stability Control...............................223 AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control ™
(RSC®)............................................................. 223
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player.............................................................491
Audio Voice Commands................................. 492
Media Sources..................................................... 491
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............487 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu................................................................. 488
Pairing a Phone.................................................. 487
Phone Controls.................................................. 488
Phone Voice Commands................................ 487
Using Traction Control................................221 Switching the System Off................................ 221
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 221
Using Voice Recognition...........................485
Apps....................................................................... 508
Automatic Blower Motor Speed Reduction........................................................ 509
Climate.................................................................. 505
Entertainment.................................................... 504
General.................................................................. 503
Initiating a Voice Session............................... 485Navigation............................................................
507
Phone.................................................................... 506
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................. 508
System Interaction and Feedback.............486
Voice Settings.................................................... 509
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................325
V
Vehicle Care..................................................380 General Information......................................... 380
Vehicle Certification Label.......................436
Vehicle Identification Number................435
Vehicle Storage
.............................................387
Body........................................................................\
387
Brakes.................................................................... 388
Cooling system................................................... 388
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery.............388
Engine.................................................................... 388
Fuel system......................................................... 388
General.................................................................. 387
Miscellaneous ..................................................... 388
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................388
Tires........................................................................\
388
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
................................473
Ventilated Seats............................................157
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 139
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............435
Voice Control
....................................................81
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators...............104 Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 104
Adaptive Steering.............................................. 104
Anti-Lock Braking System.............................. 104
Automatic High Beam...................................... 104
Battery.................................................................... 105
Blind Spot Monitor............................................. 105
Brake System Warning Lamp........................ 105
Check 4X4............................................................. 105
Check Fuel Cap................................................... 105
Cruise Control...................................................... 105
Diesel Engine Brake........................................... 105
Diesel Exhaust Fluid.......................................... 105
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