2023 FORD SUPER DUTY parking sensors

WHAT IS CROSS TRAFFIC
ALERT
The system alerts you of vehiclesapproaching from the sides behind yourvehicle when you shift into reverse (R).
HOW DOES CROSS TRAFFIC
ALERT WORK
Cross traffic alert detects vehicles thatapproach at a speed between 4–37 mph(6–60 km/h). Coverage decreases whenthe sensors are partially, mostly or fullyobstructed.
The sensor on the left-hand side is onlypartially obstructed and zone coverage onthe right-hand side is maximized.
Zone coverage also decreases whenparking at narrow angles. The sensor onthe left-hand side is mostly obstructed andzone coverage on that side is severelyreduced.
Note: Slowly reversing helps increase thecoverage area and effectiveness.
CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not use the crosstraffic alert system as a replacement forusing the interior and exterior mirrors orlooking over your shoulder beforereversing out of a parking space. Thecross traffic alert system is not areplacement for careful driving.
WARNING: The system may notoperate properly during severe weatherconditions, for example snow, ice, heavyrain and spray. Always drive with duecare and attention. Failure to take caremay result in a crash.
CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT
LIMITATIONS
Cross Traffic Alert may not correctlyoperate when any of the following occur:
•Something is blocking the sensors.
•Adjacently parked vehicles or objectsare obstructing the sensors.
•Vehicles approach at speeds less than4 mph (6 km/h) or greater than 37 mph(60 km/h).
•Your vehicle speed is greater than7 mph (12 km/h).
•You reverse out of an angled parkingspace.
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WHAT IS TRAILER HITCHING
ASSISTANCE
Trailer hitching assistance helps the driveralign the vehicle hitch ball to a trailercoupler.
HOW DOES TRAILER HITCHING
ASSISTANCE WORK
Trailer hitching assistance uses thefollowing to detect your trailer:
•Rear view camera.
•Radar.
•Parking aid sensors.
•External rear lighting.
This feature also controls the following toalign the hitch ball with the trailer coupler:
•Steering.
•Braking and acceleration.
Note:Blocked sensors could affect systemperformance. Do not cover the sensors withbumper stickers, tape, repair compound orother objects.
TRAILER HITCHING
ASSISTANCE PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: You are responsible forcontrolling your vehicle at all times. Thesystem is designed to be an aid and doesnot relieve you of your responsibility todrive with due care and attention. Failureto follow this instruction could result inthe loss of control of your vehicle,personal injury or death.
WARNING: The system is notdesigned to detect cyclists,motorcyclists, pedestrians or animals.Apply the brakes when necessary. Failureto follow this instruction could resultpersonal injury or death.
WARNING: The system may notoperate properly during severe weatherconditions, for example snow, ice, heavyrain and spray. Always drive with duecare and attention. Failure to take caremay result in a crash.
Note:Fifth wheel and gooseneck trailersare not supported.
Note:Trailer hitching assistance only workswith conventional trailers, couplers andhitch balls.
Note:The hitch ball must be properlyinstalled on the vehicle for the system tofunction as intended. An improperlyinstalled hitch ball could result in damageto your vehicle or trailer.
Note:Certain aftermarket modificationssuch as oversized tires or lift kits could maketrailer hitching assistance fail or not workas intended.
Note:Keep the sensors and camera freefrom snow, ice and dirt.
Note:Clean the camera lens with a soft,lint-free cloth and non-abrasive cleaner.
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CHANGING A FLAT TIRE
If you get a flat tire when driving, do notapply the brake heavily. Instead, graduallydecrease your speed. Hold the steeringwheel firmly and slowly move to a safeplace on the side of the road.
Have a flat serviced by an authorizeddealer to prevent damage to the systemsensors. See Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem Precautions (page 502).Replacethe spare tire with a road tire as soon aspossible. During repairing or replacing theflat tire, have the authorized dealer inspectthe system sensor for damage.
Note:The use of tire sealant may damageyour tire pressure monitoring system andshould only be used in roadsideemergencies.
Note:The tire pressure monitoring systemindicator light illuminates when the sparetire is in use. To restore the full function ofthe monitoring system, all road wheelsequipped with tire pressure monitoringsensors must be mounted on this vehicle.
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and TireAssembly Information
WARNING: Failure to follow theseguidelines could result in an increasedrisk of loss of vehicle control, injury ordeath.
If you have a dissimilar spare wheel andtire, then it is intended for temporary useonly. This means that if you need to use it,you should replace it as soon as possiblewith a road wheel and tire assembly thatis the same size and type as the road tiresand wheels that were originally providedby Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheelis damaged, it should be replaced ratherthan repaired.
A dissimilar spare wheel and tire assemblyis defined as a spare wheel and tireassembly that is different in brand, size orappearance from the road tires andwheels.
Full-size dissimilar spare
When driving with the full-size dissimilarspare wheel and tire assembly, do not:
•Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).
•Use more than one dissimilar sparewheel and tire assembly at a time.
•Use snow chains on the end of thevehicle with the dissimilar spare wheeland tire assembly.
•Engage any four-wheel drive mode.See Four-Wheel Drive Limitations(page 239).
When driving with the full-size dissimilarspare wheel and tire assembly, 4WDfunctionality may be limited. You mayexperience the following:
•Additional noise from the transfer caseor other drive components.
•Difficulty shifting out of a mechanicallylocked 4WD mode.
When driving with the full-size dissimilarspare wheel and tire assembly, it isrecommended that you do not:
•Engage 4WD High or 4WD Low, ifequipped, other than to get your vehicleunstuck. .
The usage of a full-size dissimilar sparewheel and tire assembly can lead toimpairment of the following:
•Handling, stability and brakingperformance.
•Comfort and noise.
•Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
•Winter weather driving capability.
•Wet weather driving capability.
•Four-wheel drive capability.
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Adjusting the Seatbelts DuringPregnancy......................................................53Adjusting the Sound Settings.................554Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Manual Adjustable SteeringColumn..........................................................109Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Power Adjustable SteeringColumn..........................................................109Adjusting the Volume................................554Aid Mode..........................................................319How Does Aid Mode Work..............................319What Is Aid Mode...............................................319Airbag Precautions........................................59Airbags................................................................57Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control - Vehicles With:Automatic Temperature Control..............152See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: ManualTemperature Control....................................156Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification..............................................536Alert and Aid Mode......................................319How Does Alert and Aid Mode Work...........319What Is Alert and Aid Mode............................319Alert Mode.......................................................318Adjusting the Steering Wheel VibrationIntensity.............................................................319How Does Alert Mode Work...........................318What Is Alert Mode............................................318Alexa Built-In.................................................567Alexa Built-In Requirements....................567Alexa Built-In Settings...............................567AM/FM Radio................................................555AM/FM Radio Limitations..............................555Selecting a Radio Station...............................555Ambient Lighting...........................................127Adjusting Ambient Lighting.............................127Switching Ambient Lighting On andOff........................................................................127Anti-Lock Braking System........................249Anti-Lock Braking SystemLimitations......................................................249Anti-Theft Alarm System..........................103Arming the Anti-Theft Alarm System........104Disarming the Anti-Theft AlarmSystem..............................................................104
How Does the Anti-Theft Alarm SystemWork...................................................................103What Are the Inclination Sensors................104What Are the Interior Sensors.......................103What Is the Anti-Theft AlarmSystem...............................................................103What Is the Battery Backup Alarm..............104What Is the Perimeter Alarm.........................103Anti-Theft Alarm System Settings........104Setting the Alarm Security Level..................104Switching Ask on Exit On and Off................104What are the Alarm Security Levels...........104What Is Ask on Exit............................................104Appendices....................................................703Applying the Electric ParkingBrake..............................................................253Applying the Electric Parking Brake in anEmergency...................................................253App Precautions...........................................575App Requirements.......................................575Apps..................................................................575Audio System................................................553AM/FM Radio......................................................555Audio System – Troubleshooting................559Digital Radio........................................................556Satellite Radio.....................................................557Audio System Precautions.......................553Audio System – Troubleshooting.........559Audio System – InformationMessages.........................................................559Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror....................131Auto-Dimming Interior MirrorLimitations.........................................................131What Is the Auto-Dimming InteriorMirror....................................................................131Auto Hold.......................................................266Auto Hold Indicators..................................266Autolamps.......................................................118Autolamp Settings..............................................118What Are Autolamps.........................................118Autolock............................................................82Autolock Requirements.....................................82What Is Autolock..................................................82Automatically Releasing the ElectricParking Brake.............................................254Automatic Crash Shutoff..........................423Automatic Crash ShutoffPrecautions.....................................................423
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Four-Wheel Drive........................................238Four-Wheel Drive Modes................................242Four-Wheel Drive – Troubleshooting.........242Four-Wheel Drive Indicators....................242Four-Wheel Drive Limitations.................239Four-Wheel Drive Modes..........................242Four-Wheel Drive High.....................................242Four-Wheel Drive Low.....................................242Two-Wheel Drive High.....................................242Four-Wheel Drive Precautions...............239Four-Wheel Drive –Troubleshooting........................................242Four-Wheel Drive – InformationMessages.........................................................243Four-Wheel Drive – Warning Lamps..........242Four Wheels Down TowSee: Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -4x2......................................................................429See: Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -4x4......................................................................427Front Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification..............................................540Front Exterior...................................................34Front Parking Aid.........................................284Front Parking Aid Audible Warnings..........284Front Parking Aid Limitations.......................284Locating the Front Parking AidSensors.............................................................284What is the Front Parking Aid.......................284Front Seat Precautions...............................161Front Seats.......................................................161Heated Seats.......................................................168Manual Seats.......................................................162Massage Seats.....................................................167Power Seats.........................................................164Ventilated Seats.................................................169Front Seats Videos......................................169Fuel and Refueling.......................................214Fuel and Refueling –Troubleshooting............................................220Fuel Quality...........................................................214Refueling................................................................218Running Out of Fuel...........................................217Fuel and Refueling Precautions..............214Fuel and Refueling –Troubleshooting........................................220Fuel and Refueling – InformationMessages.........................................................220
Fuel and Refueling – WarningLamps...............................................................220Fuel Gauge.......................................................137Fuel Gauge Limitations....................................138Locating the Fuel Filler Door..........................138What Is Distance to Empty.............................138What Is the Fuel Gauge....................................137What Is the Low Fuel Reminder....................138Fuel Quality.....................................................214Selecting the Correct Fuel...............................214Selecting the Correct Fuel for ColdWeather.............................................................215Fuel Tank Capacity - Diesel.....................534Fuel Tank Capacity.....................................220Fuel Tank Capacity - Gasoline................535Fuse Precautions.........................................430Fuses................................................................430Fuses – Troubleshooting................................439Interior Fuse Box................................................435Under Hood Fuse Box......................................430Fuses – Troubleshooting..........................439Fuses – Frequently Asked Questions........439
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Garage Door Opener AdditionalAssistance....................................................182Garage Door Opener....................................179Garage Door Opener Introduction..........179Garage Door Opener Precautions andFrequencies..................................................179General Maintenance Information -Diesel..............................................................591General Maintenance Information -Gasoline.......................................................594Glasses Holder..............................................201Locating the Glasses Holder..........................201Global Opening.............................................128Switching Global Opening On andOff........................................................................129Using Global Opening.......................................128What Is Global Opening...................................128Glossary of Tire Terminology..................484Glove Compartment....................................197Locking the Glove Compartment.................197Opening the Glove Compartment................197
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What Is Live Traffic............................................579Load Carrying.................................................351Load Carrying Precautions........................351Loading Your Trailer....................................366Locating the 360 DegreeCameras......................................................290Locating the Auxiliary Switches............586Locating the Auxiliary SwitchWiring............................................................586Locating the Blind Spot InformationSystem Sensors........................................328Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir.......249Locating the Cross Traffic AlertSensors.........................................................336Locating the Exit Warning Sensors.......333Locating the Keyless Entry Keypad.........87Locating the Key Readers............................73Locating the Memory FunctionButtons...........................................................177Locating the Outlets...................................188Locating the Power Outlets......................185Locating the Pre-Collision AssistSensors..........................................................341Locating the Rear View Camera.............287Locating the Safety ComplianceCertification Labels..................................352Locating the Tire label...............................478Locating the USB Ports..............................183Locating the Wireless AccessoryCharger..........................................................195Locating Your Vehicle....................................74Locking the Rear Window Controls.......129
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Maintenance.................................................44012V Battery...........................................................45612V Battery – Troubleshooting.....................459Coolant.................................................................450Engine Air Filter..................................................445Engine Oil.............................................................444Exterior Bulbs.......................................................461Interior Bulbs......................................................468Maintenance Precautions.......................440Making and Receiving a Phone Call.......571Manually Dimming the InteriorMirror...............................................................131
Manually Releasing the Electric ParkingBrake..............................................................253Manually Shifting Gears............................235Shifting Using the Buttons on the ColumnShifter................................................................235Manual Seats.................................................162Adjusting the Head Restraint.........................162Adjusting the Lumbar Support.....................164Adjusting the Seat Backrest...........................164Folding the Seats.................................................171Head Restraint Components.........................162Installing the Head Restraint.........................163Moving the Seat Backward andForward.............................................................163Removing the Head Restraint........................163Unfolding the Seats.............................................171Massage Seats...............................................167Adjusting the Massage Seat Settings........168Massage Seat Limitations...............................167Memory Function..........................................177Memory Function Precautions.................177Memory Function Videos...........................178Mislock...............................................................82Mislock Limitations..............................................82Switching Mislock On and Off.........................82What Is Mislock.....................................................82Mobile CommunicationsEquipment...................................................674Mobile Device Data........................................29Moonroof Bounce-Back.............................135Overriding Moonroof Bounce-Back.............135What Is Moonroof Bounce-Back..................135Moonroof.........................................................134Moonroof Bounce-Back...................................135Moonroof Videos..........................................135Motorcraft Parts - 6.7L Diesel.................523Motorcraft Parts - 6.8L, Gasoline..........524Motorcraft Parts - 7.3L, Gasoline...........525Muting the Audio.........................................554
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Navigation Map Updates..........................579Navigation......................................................579Adjusting the Map.............................................579Live Traffic............................................................579Route Guidance.................................................580Setting a Destination........................................579
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Switching Predictive Speed Assist ModeOn and Off.......................................................307Predictive Speed Assist –Troubleshooting.......................................308Predictive Speed Assist – InformationMessages........................................................308Preparing Your Vehicle forStorage.........................................................476Programming the Garage DoorOpener..........................................................180Programming the Remote Control -Vehicles With: Flip Key...............................77Programming the Remote Control -Vehicles With: Push Button Start..........78Properly Adjusting the Driver and FrontPassenger Seats..........................................64Protecting the Environment......................30PunctureSee: Changing a Flat Tire...............................509Push Button Ignition Switch....................203
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Radio Frequency CertificationLabels...........................................................626Blind Spot Information SystemSensors.............................................................626Body Control Module.......................................629Cruise Control Module......................................631Garage Door Opener........................................635Keys and Remote Controls............................636Near Field Communication...........................638Passive Anti-Theft System............................639Radio Transceiver Module..............................643SYNC......................................................................644Telematics Control Unit..................................650Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemSensors.............................................................652Wireless Accessory ChargingModule.............................................................666Rear Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification..............................................542Rear Cross Traffic BrakingSee: Cross Traffic Braking...............................262Rear Exterior.....................................................35Rear Occupant Alert System AudibleWarnings.......................................................176
Rear Occupant Alert SystemIndicators.......................................................175Rear Occupant Alert SystemLimitations....................................................174Rear Occupant Alert SystemPrecautions..................................................174Rear Occupant Alert System....................174Rear Occupant Alert SystemSettings..........................................................175Rear Parking Aid...........................................283Locating the Rear Parking AidSensors.............................................................283Rear Parking Aid Audible Warnings............284Rear Parking Aid Limitations.........................283What is the Rear Parking Aid.........................283Rear Seats.......................................................170Heated Seats........................................................172Manual Seats.......................................................170Rear View Camera Guide Lines.............288Rear View Camera Precautions..............287Rear View Camera.......................................287Rear View Camera Settings..........................288Rear View Camera Settings....................288Switching Rear View Camera Delay On andOff......................................................................289Zooming the Rear View Camera In andOut.....................................................................288Rear View Camera Videos.......................289Rebooting the Center Display................564Recalling a Preset Position........................177Recovery Towing..........................................423Accessing the Front Towing Point...............423Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -4x2.................................................................429Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -4x4..................................................................427Refueling..........................................................218Refueling System Overview............................218Refueling Your Vehicle......................................218Releasing the Electric Parking Brake ifthe Vehicle Battery Has Run Out ofCharge...........................................................254Remote Control Limitations......................69Remotely Starting and Stopping theVehicle...........................................................149Remote Start Limitations..........................149Remote Start Precautions........................149
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