2020 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY climate control

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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360 Degree Camera....................................237
Advanced Camera Views................................ 237
Auxiliary Camera................................................ 239
Bed View Camera.............................................. 239
Camera Views...................................................... 237
Front Camera...................................................... 238
Keep Out Zone.................................................... 238
Side Camera........................................................ 239
4
4WD See: Four-Wheel Drive...................................... 212
A
A/C See: Climate Control......................................... 142
About This Manual...........................................9
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 222
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 224
Accessories....................................................550
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 16
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control............242
Adjustable Pedals.........................................86
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................375 Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 376
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 375
Adjusting the Pedals....................................86
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column............................................................82
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column............................................................82
End of Travel Position......................................... 83
Memory Feature................................................... 83
Airbag Disposal...............................................54
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 142Air Filter
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter -
6.2L
...................................................................... 351
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7L Diesel
................................................................. 352
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 7.3L..................................................................... 354
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 78
Ambient Lighting............................................93 Adjusting the Brightness................................... 93
Switching Ambient Lighting Off..................... 93
Switching Ambient Lighting On...................... 93
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................78 Arming the Alarm................................................. 79
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 79
Using the System................................................. 79
Appendices....................................................585
Apps..................................................................532 SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 534
Using Apps on an Android Device...............533
Using Apps on an iOS Device........................ 533
Using Mobile Navigation on an Android Device................................................................ 533
At a Glance.......................................................20
Audible Warnings and Indicators
..............111
Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 111
Key in Ignition Warning Chime......................... 111
Keyless Warning Alert......................................... 111
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................. 111
Audio Control
..................................................84
You can operate the following functions
with the control:.............................................. 84
Audio System
................................................478
General Information......................................... 478
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/ Touchscreen Display/SYNC 3..............478
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 479
Changing Radio Stations................................ 479
Selecting the Audio Modes............................ 479
Setting a Memory Preset................................ 479
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........479
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................. 479
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC........480 Accessing the Apps Menu............................. 480
Accessing the Clock Settings....................... 480
Accessing the Media Source Menu............480
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Accessing the Phone Features....................
480
Accessing the Settings Menu....................... 480
Accessing the Sound Settings..................... 480
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 481
Changing Radio Stations................................. 481
Listening to the Radio....................................... 481
Playing or Pausing Media................................ 481
Switching Radio Text On and Off.................481
Switching Repeat Mode On and Off...........481
Switching Shuffle Mode On and Off...........481
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........481
Switching the Display On and Off...............481
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................. 482
Using the Display Control............................... 482
Using the Number Block................................. 482
Autolamps........................................................90 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 90
Automatic Climate Control.......................143 Directing the Airflow.......................................... 143
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 144
Setting the Temperature................................. 144
Switching Auto Mode On and Off................144
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off....................................................................... 144
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off.............................................................. 144
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off....................................................................... 144
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
145
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off....................................................................... 144
Switching the Climate Control On and Off....................................................................... 144
Automatic High Beam Control.................95
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators.......................................................95
Automatic Transmission...........................207
Brake-Shift Interlock........................................ 209
For F350, F450, F550 and F600 Chassis Cab Vehicles................................................... 209
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow.................................................................... 211
Understanding the Shift Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................ 207Understanding Your SelectShift
Automatic ™ Transmission....................... 208
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
.............................................................370
Autowipers........................................................87
Auxiliary Power Points
................................167
400 Watt AC Power Point............................... 167
DC Power Point.................................................... 167
Locations............................................................... 168
Auxiliary Switches
........................................551
Upfitter Interface Module............................... 554
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery...................... 373
Bed Extender....................................................73 Grocery mode........................................................ 75
Tailgate mode........................................................ 74
Bed Ramps.....................................................274 Installing the Ramp Holder............................ 276
Stowing the Bed Ramp.................................... 276
Using the Bed Ramp......................................... 275
Blind Spot Information System..............253 Blind Spot Information System with Trailer
Tow..................................................................... 255
Switching the System Off and On...............257
System Errors....................................................... 257
Using the System............................................... 254
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System..........253
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........342
Booster Seats..................................................33 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 34
Brake Fluid Check.........................................371 Brake Fluid Service Interval............................ 372
Brakes...............................................................222 General Information.......................................... 222
Breaking-In......................................................315
Bulb Specification Chart
............................471
C
Canceling the Set Speed..........................230
Capacities and Specifications - 6.2L.................................................................441
Air Conditioning System.................................. 441
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Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7L
Diesel.............................................................352
Air Filter Restriction Gauge............................ 353
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 7.3L.................................................................354
Changing the Engine-Mounted and Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module Fuel
Filters - 6.7L Diesel...................................380
Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module Filter.................................................................. 380
Engine-mounted Fuel Filter........................... 383
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter...............................................................350
Engine lubrication for severe service operation......................................................... 350
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password...................................477
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................376
Checking MyKey System Status..............64 MyKey Distance.................................................... 64
Number of Admin Keys...................................... 64
Number of MyKeys.............................................. 64
Checking the Wiper Blades......................376
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................44
Child Restraint Positioning.........................35
Child Safety
......................................................22
General Information............................................ 22
Child Safety Locks..........................................37 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 37
Right-Hand Side................................................... 37
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................390 With King Ranch Edition.................................. 391
Without King Ranch Edition.......................... 390
Cleaning Products.......................................385 Materials............................................................... 385
Cleaning the Engine....................................387
Cleaning the Exhaust - 6.7L Diesel........387
Cleaning the Exterior..................................385 Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 386
Exterior Chrome Parts..................................... 386
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 386
Stripes or Graphics........................................... 386
Underbody........................................................... 386
Under Hood......................................................... 386
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................390
Cleaning the Interior...................................388 Cleaning the Wheels..................................392
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper
Blades
...........................................................388
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................64
Climate............................................................523 Accessing Rear Climate Controls................525
Accessing the Climate Control Menu.........523
Directing the Airflow......................................... 523
Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator..........525
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................523
Setting the Temperature................................. 523
Switching Auto Mode On and Off...............523
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off....................................................................... 524
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off.............................................................. 524
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off....................................................................... 524
Switching Rear Auto Mode On and Off....................................................................... 525
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off....................................................................... 525
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off....................................................................... 523
Switching the Climate Controlled Seats On and Off.............................................................. 524
Switching the Climate Control On and Off....................................................................... 524
Switching the Heated Exterior Mirrors On and Off.............................................................. 524
Switching the Heated Rear Window On and Off....................................................................... 524
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 524
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On and Off.............................................................. 524
Switching the Heated Windshield On and Off....................................................................... 524
Switching the Rear Climate Controlled Seats On and Off.......................................... 525
Switching the Rear Heated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 525
Switching the Rear Ventilated Seats On and Off.............................................................. 525
Switching the Ventilated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 525
Climate Control
.............................................142
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DRL
See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:
Configurable Daytime Running
Lamps................................................................. 90
See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).................91
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Economical Driving......................................312
Electromagnetic Compatibility..............585
Electronic Locking Differential
...............220
Activating the Electronic Locking
Differential...................................................... 220
Operating ELD With a Spare or Mismatched Tires..................................................................... 221
Electronic Tailgate...........................................71 With the Outside Control Button..................... 71
With the Remote Control................................... 71
Emission Law
.................................................194
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........195
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 194
End User License Agreement.................588 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................ 588
Engine Block Heater
....................................182
Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 183
Engine Coolant Check - 6.2L
...................358
Adding Coolant.................................................. 358
Engine Coolant Temperature Management................................................... 361
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 360
Recycled Coolant.............................................. 359
Severe Climates................................................. 359
Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L Diesel.............................................................362
Adding Coolant................................................... 362
Coolant Change................................................. 365
Engine and Secondary Cooling System Refill Procedure............................................. 364
Engine-driven Cooling Fan............................. 365
Recycled Coolant.............................................. 364
Severe Climates................................................. 365
Engine Coolant Check - 7.3L...................365 Adding Coolant.................................................. 366
Coolant Change................................................. 368Engine Coolant Temperature
Management.................................................. 369
Engine-driven Cooling Fan (Fan Clutch).............................................................. 368
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 368
Recycled Coolant............................................... 367
Severe Climates................................................. 368
Engine Emission Control...........................194
Engine Idle Shutdown.................................182
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 76
Engine Oil Check - 6.2L.............................346 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 347
Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel.................347 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 348
Engine lubrication for severe service operation ........................................................ 348
Engine Oil Check - 7.3L..............................348 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 349
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.2L.........................346
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.7L Diesel............346
Engine Oil Dipstick - 7.3L..........................346
Engine Specifications - 6.2L....................433 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 433
Engine Specifications - 6.7L Diesel.......433 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 434
Engine Specifications - 7.3L....................434 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 435
Entertainment................................................513 AM/FM Radio....................................................... 514
Apps........................................................................\
522
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................. 521
CD (If equipped)................................................ 520
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available).......................................................... 517
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)......................................................... 515
Sources................................................................... 514
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................. 522
USB Ports.............................................................. 522
Environment.....................................................19
Essential Towing Checks.........................300 Before Towing a Trailer................................... 308
Dynamic Hitching Using the Rear View Camera System............................................. 301
Hitches................................................................... 302
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller..............305
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Transmission Fluid Temperature
Gauge................................................................ 106
Turbo Boost Gauge........................................... 106
Type 1 and 2.......................................................... 104
Type 3..................................................................... 105
Gearbox See: Transmission.............................................. 207
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................55
Intelligent Access................................................. 55
General Maintenance Information........557 Multi-Point Inspection.................................... 560
Owner Checks and Services......................... 558
Protecting Your Investment........................... 557
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 557
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 557
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................330
Getting the Services You Need...............327 Away From Home.............................................. 327
Global Opening..............................................98 Opening the Windows....................................... 98
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 224
Hazard Flashers.............................................321
HDC See: Using Hill Descent Control.....................231
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 375
Headrest See: Head Restraints........................................ 150
Head Restraints............................................150 Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 151
Heated Exterior Mirrors...............................147
Heated Rear Window
..................................147
Heated Seats.................................................159
Rear Heated Seats............................................. 159
Heated Steering Wheel...............................85
Heated Windshield
.......................................147
Windshield Wiper De-Icer................................ 147
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 142
Hill Start Assist.............................................224 Switching the System On and Off...............225 Using Hill Start Assist.......................................
225
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Automatic
Temperature Control
................................145
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold
Weather............................................................. 146
General Hints....................................................... 145
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................ 146
Quickly Heating the Interior............................ 145
Recommended Settings for Cooling..........146
Recommended Settings for Heating..........146
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature
Control...........................................................146
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................. 147
General Hints....................................................... 146
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................ 146
Quickly Heating the Interior............................ 146
Recommended Settings for Cooling..........146
Recommended Settings for Heating..........146
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures.................................................. 147
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................224
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........342
Horn....................................................................85
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work................................................161
I
Ignition Switch................................................174
In California (U.S. Only)............................328
Information Display Control......................85
Information Displays
.....................................112
General Information............................................ 112
Information Messages................................123 4WD........................................................................\
140
Active Park............................................................. 123
Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 124
Adaptive Steering............................................... 125
AdvanceTrac and Traction Control..............125
Airbag...................................................................... 126
Alarm and Security............................................ 126
Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 126
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Locking and Unlocking................................66
Activating Intelligent Access........................... 66
Autolock.................................................................. 68
Battery Saver......................................................... 68
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 68
Power Door Locks................................................ 66
Remote Control.................................................... 66
Smart Unlock......................................................... 67
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys....................................................................... 67
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 422
M
Maintenance..................................................342 General Information......................................... 342
Manual Climate Control.............................142 Directing the Airflow.......................................... 142
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 142
Setting the Temperature.................................. 142
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off............................................................... 143
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
143
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
143
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
142
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
143
Manual Seats.................................................152 Manual Lumbar .................................................. 153
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................. 153
Recline Adjustment........................................... 153
Memory Function.........................................156
Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................. 157
Linking a PreSet Position to your Remote Control or Intelligent Access Key Fob
........................................................................\
...... 156
Recalling a Preset Position............................. 156
Saving a Preset Position.................................. 156
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 112
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 97Mobile Communications
Equipment......................................................18
Moonroof.........................................................102 Bounce-Back....................................................... 103
Opening and Closing the Moonroof............102
Motorcraft Parts - 6.2L
..............................435
Motorcraft Parts - 6.7L Diesel.................437
Motorcraft Parts - 7.3L...............................438
MyKey – Troubleshooting
...........................64
MyKey ™.............................................................62
Principle of Operation........................................ 62
N
Navigation.......................................................527 Changing the Format of the Map................529
cityseeker............................................................... 531
Michelin Travel Guide....................................... 532
Navigation Map Accuracy and Updates............................................................ 532
Route Guidance................................................. 529
Setting a Destination....................................... 528
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 532
Zoom...................................................................... 529
Network Connectivity
.................................474
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile
Network............................................................ 474
Network Connectivity – Troubleshooting........................................475
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........560 Diesel Engine....................................................... 563
Gasoline Engine................................................. 562
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor............................ 560
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Off-Road Driving...........................................312 After Off-Road Driving...................................... 314
Basic Off-road Driving Techniques..............313
Crossing Obstacles............................................ 314
Hill Climbing......................................................... 314
Oil Change Indicator Reset
......................350
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check - 6.2L......................... 346
See: Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel.............347
See: Engine Oil Check - 7.3L.......................... 348
Opening and Closing the Hood..............342
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Canceling the Set Speed................................
245
Changing the Set Speed................................. 245
Detection Issues................................................ 246
Following a Vehicle........................................... 243
Hilly Condition and Trailer Tow Usage.................................................................245
Overriding the Set Speed............................... 245
Resuming the Set Speed................................ 245
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed.............243
Setting the Gap Distance............................... 244
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off...................................................................... 246
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On....................................................................... 243
Switching to Normal Cruise Control...........248
System Not Available....................................... 247
Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................212
4WD Indicator Lights......................................... 212
Driving Off-Road With Truck and Utility Vehicles.............................................................. 215
Electronic Shift-On-the-Fly (ESOF) 4WD system................................................................ 212
Entering and Exiting Rock Crawl Mode with Tremor Package............................................. 214
How Your Vehicle Differs from Other Vehicles.............................................................. 215
Operating 4WD Vehicles with Spare or Mismatched Tires.......................................... 214
Using the Electronic Shift on the Fly 4WD system................................................................ 213
Using Hill Descent Control
........................231
Hill descent modes............................................ 231
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................64
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
......................................413
Using Stability Control...............................228 AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control ™
(RSC®)............................................................. 228
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player
............................................................495
Audio Voice Commands................................. 496
Media Sources.................................................... 495Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............491
Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 492
Pairing a Phone................................................... 491
Phone Controls................................................... 492
Phone Voice Commands................................. 491
Using Traction Control...............................226 Switching the System Off.............................. 226
System Indicator Lights and Messages......................................................... 226
Using Voice Recognition
...........................489
Apps........................................................................\
. 512
Automatic Blower Motor Speed Reduction.......................................................... 513
Climate.................................................................. 509
Entertainment.................................................... 508
General.................................................................. 507
Initiating a Voice Session............................... 489
Navigation.............................................................. 511
Phone...................................................................... 510
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................... 512
System Interaction and Feedback.............490
Voice Settings...................................................... 513
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................330
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Vehicle Care...................................................385 General Information......................................... 385
Vehicle Certification Label
......................440
Vehicle Identification Number................439
Vehicle Storage............................................392 Body........................................................................\
392
Brakes.................................................................... 393
Cooling system................................................... 393
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery.............393
Engine.................................................................... 393
Fuel system.......................................................... 393
General.................................................................. 392
Miscellaneous..................................................... 393
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................393
Tires........................................................................\
393
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
.................................477
Ventilated Seats...........................................160
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 142
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