2020 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY seats

Display
Select this tile to adjust display settings
like brightness and auto dim.
Charge Settings (If Equipped)
Select this tile to adjust the electric vehicle
charge settings.
Voice Control
Select this tile to adjust voice control
settings like command confirmations and
displayed lists.
Navigation
(If Equipped)
Select this tile to adjust navigation settings
like map preferences and route guidance.
Multi Contour Seats
(If Equipped)
Select this tile to adjust the position and
massage function of your multi contour
seats. Seats
(If Equipped)
Select this tile to adjust the lumbar
function of your seats.
Message Center
(If Equipped)
Select this tile to view vehicle messages.
Personal Profiles
(If Equipped)
Select this tile to adjust recalled memory
features when using personal profiles.
Valet Mode
(If Equipped)
Select this tile to enable and disable valet
mode.
Ambient Lighting
(If Equipped)
Select this tile to change the color or
intensity of the interior lighting.
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(If Equipped)

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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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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Battery and Charging System.........................
127
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System..................................................... 127
Diesel Messages.................................................. 128
Doors and Locks................................................. 130
Driver Alert.............................................................. 131
Drivetrain................................................................. 131
Engine....................................................................... 131
Fuel........................................................................\
... 132
Keys and Remote Controls.............................. 132
Lane Keeping System........................................ 133
Maintenance......................................................... 133
MyKey...................................................................... 134
Off Road................................................................. 134
Park Aid.................................................................. 135
Park Brake.............................................................. 135
Power Steering.................................................... 136
Pre-Collision Assist............................................ 136
Remote Start........................................................ 137
Seats........................................................................\
137
Starting System .................................................. 137
Tailgate.................................................................... 137
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................. 138
Trail Control.......................................................... 138
Trailer....................................................................... 139
Installing Child Restraints...........................24
Child Seats.............................................................. 24
Combining Seatbelt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child
Restraints........................................................... 30
Front Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Regular Cab).................................................... 31
Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Crew Cab and Super Cab)....................................... 32
Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outboard Seating Positions (Center
Seating Use) .................................................... 29
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Except Front Center Position of Super Cab and Crew
Cab)...................................................................... 24
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Front Center Position of Super Cab and Crew
Cab)...................................................................... 26
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)........................................... 28
Using Tether Straps............................................ 30
Instrument Cluster.......................................104
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................90 Instrument Panel
...........................................20
Interior Air Quality........................................149
Interior Lamps
.................................................92
Front Interior Lamp.............................................. 92
Rear Interior Lamps............................................. 93
Interior Mirror
...................................................101
Auto-Dimming Mirror......................................... 101
Manual Dimming Mirror.................................... 101
Introduction........................................................9
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................322 Connecting the Jumper Cables.................... 322
Jump Starting...................................................... 323
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 322
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 323
K
Keyless Entry...................................................69 SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD.............................................................. 69
Keyless Starting
.............................................175
Keys and Remote Controls.........................55
L
Lane Keeping System
................................250
Switching the System On and Off................251
System Display.................................................... 251
System Settings.................................................. 251
Troubleshooting................................................. 252
Lighting Control
..............................................89
Flashing the Headlamp High Beam.............90
Headlamp High Beam....................................... 89
Lighting..............................................................89 General Information........................................... 89
Limited Slip Differential............................220
Load Carrying
................................................270
Load Limit.......................................................270
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 274
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 270
Locating the Cabin Air Filter.....................149
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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
O
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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Ordering Additional Owner's
Literature......................................................332
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........332
Overhead Console.........................................171
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control............................................................95
P
Parking Aids...................................................233
Principle of Operation...................................... 233
Parking Brake
.................................................224
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................76
SecuriLock®........................................................... 76
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 76
Perchlorate........................................................16
Phone...............................................................525 Android Auto........................................................ 527
Apple CarPlay...................................................... 527
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 526
Text Messaging................................................... 526
Using Your Cell Phone..................................... 526
Post-Crash Alert System..........................324
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 66
Power Running Boards................................80
Power Seats....................................................153 Adjusting the Lumbar Support...................... 154
Adjusting the Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active Motion ...................................... 154
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................372
Power Take-Off
..............................................211
Split Shaft Capability......................................... 211
Power Windows
..............................................97
Accessory Delay................................................... 98
Bounce-Back.......................................................... 97
One-Touch Up or Down..................................... 97
Window Lock......................................................... 98
Pre-Collision Assist
.....................................263
Adjusting the Pre-Collision Assist
Settings............................................................ 265
Blocked Sensors................................................ 266
Distance Indication and Alert....................... 264
Using the Pre-Collision Assist System.............................................................. 263
Protecting the Environment
........................19 Puncture
See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 422
R
Rear Axle.........................................................220
Rear Occupant Alert System Audible Warnings.......................................................162
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators - Vehicles With: SYNC 3..........................162
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators - Vehicles With: SYNC..............................162
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations....................................................161
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions...................................................161
Rear Occupant Alert System
....................161
Rear Parking Aid...........................................233 Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 234
Rear Seats
........................................................157
Folding Up the Rear Seat Cushion ...............157
Rear Under Seat Storage................................. 158
Returning the Seat to the Seating Position............................................................. 158
Rear View Camera.......................................234 Camera Guidelines............................................ 235
Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 236
Rear Camera Delay........................................... 236
Using the Rear View Camera System........235
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera................................... 234
Recommended Towing Weights...........295 Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight for Your Vehicle.............................. 299
Refueling - Diesel
.........................................190
Dual Fuel Tanks................................................... 192
Fueling Tips............................................................ 191
Refueling................................................................. 191
Refueling - Gasoline
....................................189
Fuel Filler Cap...................................................... 190
Remote Control..............................................55 Car Finder............................................................... 60
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter..................... 55
Intelligent Access Key.........................................56
Memory Feature................................................... 59
Remote Start......................................................... 60
Replacing the Battery......................................... 57
Sounding the Panic Alarm............................... 60
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Remote Start..................................................147
Automatic Settings............................................ 148
Removing the Tailgate..................................72
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............392
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................16
Collision Repairs.................................................... 16
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................. 16
Warranty on Replacement Parts.................... 16
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.............................................................61
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter..................149
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................332
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)..............................................................332
Resuming the Set Speed..........................242
Roadside Assistance..................................320
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................ 321
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance................................... 320
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance................................... 320
Roadside Emergencies..............................320
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................. 315
Running Out of Fuel....................................189
S
Safety Canopy ™
.............................................52
Safety Precautions......................................184
Satellite Radio
..............................................484
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................ 485
Satellite Radio Reception Factors..............485
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service.................485
Troubleshooting................................................ 486
Scheduled Maintenance Record
............575
Scheduled Maintenance...........................557
Seatbelt Extensions......................................44
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................42
Seatbelt Reminder........................................43
Belt-Minder™........................................................ 43
Seatbelts...........................................................38 Principle of Operation........................................ 38Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime...............................................................42
Conditions of operation..................................... 42
Seats.................................................................150
Security..............................................................76
Selective Catalytic Reductant System - Diesel..............................................................197
Contaminated Diesel Exhaust Fluid or Inoperative Selective Catalytic Reduction
System............................................................... 201
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Guidelines and Information..................................................... 200
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Level............................... 197
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Warning Messages and Vehicle Operations............................... 199
Filling the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank..........198
Settings...........................................................535 911 Assist............................................................... 535
Ambient Lighting............................................... 536
Audio...................................................................... 535
Automatic Updates.......................................... 535
Bluetooth.............................................................. 535
Charge Settings.................................................. 536
Clock....................................................................... 535
Display................................................................... 536
Driver Assist......................................................... 535
FordPass............................................................... 535
General.................................................................. 535
Message Center................................................. 536
Mobile Apps......................................................... 535
Multi Contour Seats.......................................... 536
Navigation............................................................ 536
Personal Profiles................................................ 536
Phone..................................................................... 535
Seats...................................................................... 536
Sound..................................................................... 535
Valet Mode........................................................... 536
Vehicle................................................................... 535
Voice Control....................................................... 536
Setting the Cruise Control Speed...........241 Changing the Set Speed.................................. 241
Setting the Trail Control Speed.............230
Side Airbags
......................................................51
Sitting in the Correct Position..................150
Sliding Windows............................................101 Power Sliding Back Window........................... 101
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains.................................. 413
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