2021 FORD F-250 air conditioning

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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Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great.Multi-Point Inspection
Hazard warning system operation
Accessory drive belt or belts
Horn operation
Battery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioninghoses
Engine air filter
Suspension components for leaks ordamage
Exhaust system
Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps operation
Tires including the spare for wear andproper pressure 2
Fluid levels 1
; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operation
Half-shaft dust boots
1 Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer
2 If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration
Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive
way to perform a thorough inspection of
your vehicle. Your checklist gives you
immediate feedback on the overall
condition of your vehicle. NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor
Your vehicle has an Intelligent Oil-Life
Monitor that determines when you should
change the engine oil based on how you
use your vehicle. By using several
important factors in its calculations, the
monitor helps reduce the cost of owning
your vehicle and reduces environmental
waste at the same time.
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360 Degree Camera...................................238
Advanced Camera Views............................... 238
Auxiliary Camera................................................. 241
Bed View Camera.............................................. 240
Camera Views..................................................... 238
Front Camera...................................................... 239
Keep Out Zone.................................................... 239
Side Camera........................................................ 240
4
4WD See: Four-Wheel Drive...................................... 213
A
A/C See: Climate Control - Vehicles With:
Automatic Temperature Control.............143
See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature Control.................................... 147
About This Manual...........................................9
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 223
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 225
Accessories....................................................558
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 16
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control............243
Adjustable Pedals.........................................84
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................381 Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 382
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 381
Adjusting the Pedals....................................84
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column .............................................................
81
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column...........................................................80
End of Travel Position........................................ 80
Memory Feature................................................... 80Airbag Disposal...............................................54
Air Conditioning
See: Climate Control - Vehicles With:
Automatic Temperature Control.............143
See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature Control.................................... 147
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 6.2L..................................459
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 6.7L Diesel....................460
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 7.3L...................................461
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter -
6.2L
..................................................................... 357
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7L Diesel ................................................................. 358
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 7.3L..................................................................... 360
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 76
Ambient Lighting
.............................................91
Adjusting the Brightness.................................... 91
Switching Ambient Lighting Off...................... 91
Switching Ambient Lighting On....................... 91
Anti-Theft Alarm
............................................76
Arming the Alarm.................................................. 77
Disarming the Alarm............................................ 77
Using the System................................................. 76
Appendices.....................................................618
Apps.................................................................540 SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 542
Using Apps on an Android Device................541
Using Apps on an iOS Device......................... 541
Using Mobile Navigation on an Android Device................................................................. 541
At a Glance.......................................................20
Audible Warnings and Indicators...........109 Headlamps On Warning Chime.................... 109
Key in Ignition Warning Chime...................... 109
Keyless Warning Alert....................................... 109
Parking Brake On Warning Chime...............109
Audio Control
...................................................81
You can operate the following functions
with the control:............................................... 81
Audio System
................................................479
General Information......................................... 479
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Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On
and Off.............................................................. 532
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off....................................................................... 532
Switching Rear Auto Mode On and Off....................................................................... 533
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off....................................................................... 533
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
531
Switching the Climate Controlled Seats On and Off.............................................................. 532
Switching the Climate Control On and Off....................................................................... 532
Switching the Heated Exterior Mirrors On and Off.............................................................. 532
Switching the Heated Rear Window On and Off....................................................................... 532
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 532
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On and Off.............................................................. 532
Switching the Heated Windshield On and Off....................................................................... 532
Switching the Rear Climate Controlled Seats On and Off.......................................... 533
Switching the Rear Heated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 533
Switching the Rear Ventilated Seats On and Off.............................................................. 533
Switching the Ventilated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 533
Climate Control.............................................143 Auto Mode............................................................. 145
Climate Control – Troubleshooting.............146
Climate Control – Troubleshooting.........................................146
Climate Control – Frequently Asked
Questions......................................................... 146
Connected Vehicle
......................................474
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile
Network............................................................ 474
Connected Vehicle Limitations
...............474
Connected Vehicle Requirements.........474
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: Modem............................475
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: SYNC/SYNC 3..............476 Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile
Network........................................................474
Connecting FordPass to the Modem..........474
Enabling and Disabling the Modem...........474
What Is the Modem.......................................... 474
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network........................................................474
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check - 6.2L...............364
See: Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L
Diesel................................................................ 368
See: Engine Coolant Check - 7.3L.................371
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 6.2L..................................455
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 6.7L Diesel....................456
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 7.3L..................................456
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........53
Creating a MyKey
............................................62
Programming or Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 63
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot..........478 Connecting a Device to the Wi-Fi
Hotspot............................................................. 478
Finding the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name and Password......................................................... 478
Cross Traffic Alert........................................259 Cross Traffic Alert Behavior When Trailer
is Attached....................................................... 261
Cross Traffic Alert Indicator............................ 261
Cross Traffic Alert Information Messages.......................................................... 261
Cross Traffic Alert System Limitations...................................................... 260
Cross Traffic Alert System Sensors............260
Switching the System On and Off...............261
Using Cross Traffic Alert.................................. 259
Cruise Control................................................242
Cruise Control Indicators
..........................243
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
...............................................82
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise Control.............................................................82
Customer Assistance.................................332
Customer Information
...............................584
Radio Frequency Certification
Labels............................................................... 584
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Sliding Windows............................................99
Power Sliding Back Window........................... 99
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 420
Snow Plowing................................................321
Engine temperature while plowing.............323
Installing the Snowplow.................................. 321
Operating the Vehicle with the Snowplow Attached........................................................... 322
Snowplowing with your Airbag Equipped Vehicle............................................................... 322
Transmission operation while plowing............................................................. 323
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 429
Special Notices
................................................16
New Vehicle Limited Warranty........................ 16
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector........................................................... 16
Special Instructions............................................. 16
Using a Slide-In Camper..................................... 17
Using your Vehicle as an Ambulance.............17
Using your Vehicle as a Stationary Power Source................................................................... 17
Using your Vehicle With a Snowplow............17
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................574
Diesel Engine........................................................ 577
Exceptions............................................................ 582
Gasoline Engine.................................................. 574
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................ 242
Spot Lamps.....................................................90
Spring U-Bolt Check - F-600.................389 U-bolt Nut Torque............................................. 390
Stability Control
...........................................228
Principle of Operation...................................... 228
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch............................................ 174
Starting a Diesel Engine - 6.7L Diesel...............................................................177
Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 179
Cold Weather Operation.................................. 179
Cold Weather Starting...................................... 179
Diesel Engine Fast Start Glow Plug System............................................................... 178
Vehicles with an Ignition Key.......................... 178
Vehicles with Keyless Start............................. 178Starting a Gasoline Engine - 6.2L/
7.3L...................................................................175
Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 176
Cold Weather Starting (Flexible Fuel Vehicles Only).................................................. 177
Failure to Start..................................................... 176
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes.................177
Important Ventilating Information................177
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................ 176
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................................... 176
Vehicles with an Ignition Key.......................... 175
Vehicles with Keyless Start............................. 176
Starting and Stopping the Engine..........174 General Information........................................... 174
Steering...........................................................262 Adaptive Learning............................................. 263
Adaptive Steering.............................................. 263
Electronic Torque Overlay Steering............262
Hydraulic Power Steering............................... 262
Steering Wheel
...............................................80
Storage Compartments..............................171
Sunroof See: Moonroof..................................................... 100
Sun Visors
.......................................................100
Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................. 100
Supplementary Restraints System.........45 Principle of Operation........................................ 45
Switching Air Conditioning On and Off....................................................................143
Switching Automatic High Beam Control On and Off.....................................................93
Activating the Automatic High Beam Control ................................................................. 93
Switching Climate Control On and Off....................................................................143
Switching Cruise Control On and Off
...................................................................242
Switching Cruise Control Off......................... 242
Switching Cruise Control On......................... 242
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off....................................................................143
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off....................................................................143
Switching Off the Engine - 6.7L Diesel..............................................................182
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