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Tampering with emissionscontrol systems includingrelated sensors or the DieselExhaust Fluid system can result in reducedengine power and the illumination of theservice engine soon light.
Tampering With a Noise ControlSystem
Federal laws prohibit the following acts:
•Removal or rendering inoperative byany person other than for purposes ofmaintenance.
•Repair or replacement of any device orelement of the design incorporated intoa new vehicle for the purpose of noisecontrol prior to its sale or delivery tothe ultimate purchaser or while it is inuse.
•The use of the vehicle after any personremoves or renders inoperative anydevice or element of the design.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agencymay presume to constitute tampering asfollows:
•Removal of hood blanket, fender apronabsorbers, fender apron barriers,underbody noise shields or acousticallyabsorptive material.
•Tampering or rendering inoperative theengine speed governor, to allow enginespeed to exceed manufacturerspecifications.
If the engine does not start, runs rough,experiences a decrease in engineperformance, experiences excess fuelconsumption or produces excessiveexhaust smoke, check for the following:
•A plugged or disconnected air inletsystem hose.
•A plugged engine air filter element.
•Water in the fuel filter and waterseparator.
•A clogged fuel filter.
•Contaminated fuel.
•Air in the fuel system, due to looseconnections.
•An open or pinched sensor hose.
•Incorrect engine oil level.
•Incorrect fuel for climatic conditions.
•Incorrect engine oil viscosity forclimactic conditions.
Note:Some vehicles have a lifetime fuelfilter that is integrated with the fuel tank.Regular maintenance or replacement is notneeded.
Note:If these checks do not help youcorrect the concern, have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
Noise Emissions Warranty,Prohibited Tampering Acts andMaintenance
On January 1, 1978, Federal regulationbecame effective governing the noiseemission on trucks over 10,000 lb(4,536 kg) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating(GVWR). The preceding statementsconcerning prohibited tampering acts andmaintenance, and the noise warrantyfound in the Warranty Guide, areapplicable to complete chassis cabs over10,000 lb (4,536 kg) GVWR.
EXPORT UNIQUE OPTIONS
For your particular global region, yourvehicle may be equipped with features andoptions that are different from the featuresand options that are described in thisOwner’s Manual. A market uniquesupplement may be supplied thatcomplements this book. By referring to themarket unique supplement, if provided,you can properly identify those features,recommendations and specifications thatare unique to your vehicle. This Owner’s
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Autowipers......................................................143Adjusting the Sensitivity of the RainSensor................................................................143Autowipers Settings..........................................143What Are Autowipers........................................143Auxiliary Switches........................................661
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Base Warranty..............................................664BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery......................512Bed Extender...................................................115Bed Extender Precautions................................115Using the Bed Extender.....................................116Blind Spot Information System.............382Blind Spot Information System –Troubleshooting............................................386Blind Spot Information System With TrailerCoverage..........................................................383Blind Spot Information SystemIndicators.....................................................385Blind Spot Information SystemLimitations..................................................382Blind Spot Information SystemPrecautions.................................................382Blind Spot Information SystemRequirements.............................................382Blind Spot Information System –Troubleshooting.......................................386Blind Spot Information System –Information Messages................................386Blind Spot Information System WithTrailer Coverage........................................383Blind Spot Information System With TrailerCoverage Limitations..................................384Selecting a Trailer..............................................385Setting a Trailer Length...................................384What Is Blind Spot Information System withTrailer Coverage.............................................383BlueCruise Alerts.........................................359BlueCruise AutomaticCancellation...............................................359BlueCruise......................................................356BlueCruise – Troubleshooting......................360BlueCruise Indicators.................................359BlueCruise Limitations...............................357BlueCruise Precautions.............................356
BlueCruise Requirements.........................357BlueCruise Settings....................................358BlueCruise – Troubleshooting................360BlueCruise – Information Messages..........360Bluetooth®....................................................649Body Control Module Fuse Box.............494Accessing the Body Control Module FuseBox.....................................................................494Identifying the Fuses in the Body ControlModule Fuse Box..........................................494Locating the Body Control Module FuseBox.....................................................................494Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood..........498Booster Seats...................................................61Brake Coach - Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV).............................................................178Brake Fluid Specification..........................292Brake Over Accelerator - Excluding:Raptor............................................................291Brake Over Accelerator - Raptor.............291Brake Precautions........................................291Brakes...............................................................291Anti-Lock Braking System...............................291Brakes – Troubleshooting..............................292Brakes – Troubleshooting........................292Brakes – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................293Brakes – Warning Lamps................................292Breaking-In.....................................................473
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Calculating Payload...................................406Calculating the Load Limit.......................407Canceling the Set Speed...........................312Capacities and Specifications................578Catalytic Converter.....................................262Catalytic Converter –Troubleshooting............................................262Catalytic Converter Precautions............262Catalytic Converter –Troubleshooting........................................262Catalytic Converter – WarningLamps...............................................................262Center Console Work Surface.................225Center Console Work Surface –Troubleshooting.............................................227
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Four-Wheel Drive –Troubleshooting.......................................280Four-Wheel Drive – InformationMessages.........................................................280Four-Wheel Drive – Warning Lamps.........280Front Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification................................................617Front Exterior - Excluding: Raptor/PoliceResponder.....................................................44Front Exterior - Police Responder...........46Front Exterior - Raptor.................................45Front Parking Aid.........................................325Front Parking Aid Audible Warnings...........325Front Parking Aid Limitations........................325Locating the Front Parking AidSensors.............................................................325What is the Front Parking Aid.......................325Front Passenger Sensing System.............77Front Passenger Sensing SystemIndicators............................................................79Front Passenger Sensing SystemPrecautions........................................................79How Does the Front Passenger SensingSystem Work......................................................77What Is the Front Passenger SensingSystem.................................................................77Front Seat Precautions..............................193Front Seats......................................................193Heated Seats......................................................200Manual Seats.......................................................194Massage Seats....................................................199Power Seats.........................................................196Ventilated Seats................................................200Fuel and Refueling.......................................251Fuel and Refueling –Troubleshooting............................................260Fuel Quality..........................................................252Refueling...............................................................255Running Out of Fuel..........................................254Fuel and Refueling Precautions..............251Fuel and Refueling –Troubleshooting.......................................260Fuel and Refueling – InformationMessages.........................................................260Fuel and Refueling – WarningLamps...............................................................260Fuel Gauge......................................................170Fuel Gauge Limitations......................................171
Locating the Fuel Filler Door............................171What Is Distance to Empty...............................171What Is the Fuel Gauge....................................170What Is the Low Fuel Reminder.....................171Fuel Quality....................................................252Selecting the Correct Fuel..............................252Switching Between E85 andGasoline............................................................253Fuel Tank Capacity - Excluding: HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV)............................259Fuel Tank Capacity - Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)............................................259Fuse Precautions........................................488Fuses................................................................488Body Control Module Fuse Box...................494Fuses – Troubleshooting................................497Under Hood Fuse Box.....................................488Fuses – Troubleshooting..........................497Fuses – Frequently Asked Questions.........497
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Garage Door Opener AdditionalAssistance.....................................................211Garage Door Opener..................................208Garage Door Opener Introduction........208Garage Door Opener Precautions andFrequencies................................................208General Maintenance Information........667Glare Free Lighting.......................................155Glare Free Lighting Indicators........................156Glare Free Lighting Limitations.....................156Glare Free Lighting Precautions....................155Glare Free Lighting Requirements................155How Does Glare Free Lighting Work............155Overriding Glare Free Lighting.......................156Switching Glare Free Lighting On andOff.......................................................................156Glare Free Lighting –Troubleshooting.........................................157Glare Free Lighting – InformationMessages...........................................................157Glasses Holder..............................................232Locating the Glasses Holder..........................232Global Opening..............................................161Switching Global Opening On andOff........................................................................162Using Global Opening........................................161
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What Is Global Opening....................................161Glossary of Tire Terminology..................543Glove Compartment..................................229Locking the Glove Compartment................229Opening the Glove Compartment..............229
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Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps - Vehicles With:Halogen Headlamps.....................................515See: Adjusting the Headlamps - Vehicles With:LED Headlamps.............................................514Headlamps......................................................147Headlamp Indicators.........................................147Using the High Beam Headlamps................147Headlamps – Troubleshooting...............148Headlamps – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................148Heated Seats................................................200Heated Seat Precautions...............................200Switching the Heated Seats On andOff......................................................................200HeatingSee: Climate Control - Vehicles With:Automatic Temperature Control.............184See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: ManualTemperature Control...................................189High Voltage Battery..................................263High Voltage Battery Precautions.........263High Voltage Battery VehiclePrecautions - Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV)............................................................479Hill Descent Control....................................318Hill Descent Control –Troubleshooting.............................................319Hill Descent Control Indicator.................318Hill Descent Control Precautions...........318Hill Descent Control –Troubleshooting.........................................319Hill Descent Control – InformationMessages..........................................................319Hill Start Assist............................................304Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting............304Hill Start Assist Precautions...................304
Hill Start Assist –Troubleshooting.......................................304Hill Start Assist – InformationMessages.........................................................304Hitches.............................................................414Hooking Up a Trailer Using aWeight-Distributing Hitch..........................414Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood..........498Horn....................................................................141How Does 911 Assist Work.........................88How Does Active Park AssistWork..............................................................336How Does Adaptive Cruise Control WithStop and Go Work....................................342How Does a Hybrid Electric VehicleWork..............................................................244How Does Auto Hold Work......................305How Does Blind Spot InformationSystem Work..............................................382How Does BlueCruise Work.....................356How Does Cross Traffic AlertWork...............................................................387How Does Cross Traffic BrakingWork...............................................................301How Does Drive Mode ControlWork..............................................................362How Does Drive Mode Control Work -Raptor...........................................................362How Does Driver Alert Work....................399How Does Easy Entry and ExitWork.................................................................112How Does Four-Wheel Drive Work -Excluding: Raptor......................................274How Does Four-Wheel Drive Work -Raptor............................................................274How Does Hill Descent ControlWork...............................................................318How Does Hill Start Assist Work...........304How Does Onboard Scales Work..........437How Does Pre-Collision AssistWork..............................................................390How Does Reverse Braking AssistWork...............................................................297How Does Smart Hitch Work..................435How Does Speed Sign RecognitionWork...............................................................401How Does Stability Control Work.........309
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Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L, Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)............................................588Motorcraft Parts - 3.5LEcoboost™.................................................587Motorcraft Parts - 5.0L.............................589Motorcraft Parts - 5.2L..............................584Motorcraft Parts - Raptor........................590Muting the Audio..........................................627MyKey Settings...............................................99Configurable MyKey Settings..........................99Non-Configurable MyKey Settings................99MyKey – Troubleshooting.........................102MyKey – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................103MyKey – Information Messages....................102MyKey™............................................................99MyKey Settings.....................................................99MyKey – Troubleshooting...............................102
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Navigation Map Updates.........................654Navigation......................................................654Adjusting the Map.............................................654Live Traffic............................................................654Route Guidance.................................................655Setting a Destination.......................................654Waypoints............................................................655Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........670
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Off-Road Driving.........................................466After Driving Your Vehicle Off-Road............471Basic Off-Road Driving Techniques...........466Driving Off-Road................................................467Driving Through Water Limitations.............470Driving Your Vehicle at High Speeds..........469Off-Road Driving Aids.......................................471Off-Road Driving Precautions......................466Water Wading.....................................................470What Is Off-Road Driving...............................466Onboard Generator Indicators................219Onboard Generator......................................217Onboard Generator –Troubleshooting............................................223Onboard Generator Precautions -Vehicles With: 2.4kW/7.2kW..................218
Onboard Generator Precautions -Vehicles With: 2kW....................................217Onboard Generator –Troubleshooting........................................223Onboard Generator – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................224Onboard Generator – InformationMessages.........................................................223Onboard Scales Limitations....................437Onboard Scales............................................437Opening and Closing the Flip Key.............91Opening and Closing the Hood.............498Opening and Closing theMoonroof......................................................166Opening and Closing the SlidingWindows.......................................................162Opening and Closing theSunshade.....................................................166Opening and Closing the Windows........161Opening the Tailgate....................................113Opening the Tailgate From Inside YourVehicle................................................................119Opening the Tailgate From Outside YourVehicle.................................................................113Opening the Tailgate Using the RemoteControl................................................................119Operating the Doors From Inside YourVehicle...........................................................104Opening the Doors From Inside YourVehicle...............................................................104Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using theCentral Locking..............................................104Operating the Doors From Outside YourVehicle...........................................................104Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using theKey Blade..........................................................104Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using theRemote Control.............................................104Operating Your Vehicle With aSnowplow....................................................476Ordering a Canadian French Owner'sManual.........................................................682OTASee: Software Update Settings....................657See: Vehicle Software Updates....................657Overriding Cross Traffic Braking............302Overriding Reverse Braking Assist........298Overriding the Set Speed.........................348
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