remote control FORD F250 SUPER DUTY 2016 Owners Manual
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Introduction
About This Manual...........................................7
Symbols Glossary.............................................7
Data Recording..................................................9
California Proposition 65..............................11
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Ford Credit..........................................................11
Replacement PartsRecommendation........................................11
Special Notices................................................12
Mobile CommunicationsEquipment.....................................................13
Export Unique Options..................................13
Environment
Protecting the Environment........................14
Child Safety
General Information.......................................15
Installing Child Seats.....................................16
Booster Seats..................................................24
Child Seat Positioning..................................26
Child Safety Locks..........................................27
Safety Belts
Principle of Operation..................................29
Fastening the Safety Belts.........................30
Safety Belt Height Adjustment.................33
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime.............................................................33
Safety Belt Minder.........................................34
Child Restraint and Safety BeltMaintenance................................................36
Supplementary RestraintsSystem
Principle of Operation...................................37
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................38
Side Airbags.....................................................43
Safety Canopy™............................................44
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......45
Airbag Disposal..............................................46
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on RadioFrequencies..................................................47
Remote Control...............................................47
Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl...........................................................50
MyKey™
Principle of Operation...................................51
Creating a MyKey............................................52
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................53
Checking MyKey System Status...............53
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems.........................................................55
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................55
Locks
Locking and Unlocking.................................56
Keyless Entry....................................................57
Tailgate
Tailgate Lock...................................................60
Removing the Tailgate.................................60
Tailgate Step.....................................................61
Bed Extender...................................................62
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System........................64
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................65
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................66
Audio Control..................................................66
Voice Control....................................................67
Cruise Control..................................................67
Information Display Control.......................67
Heated Steering Wheel...............................68
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Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals....................................69
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers.........................................70
Windshield Washers.....................................70
Lighting
General Information.......................................71
Lighting Control................................................71
Autolamps.........................................................72
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................73
Daytime Running Lamps.............................73
Front Fog Lamps.............................................73
Direction Indicators........................................74
Interior Lamps..................................................74
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows..............................................76
Global Opening................................................77
Exterior Mirrors.................................................77
Interior Mirror....................................................79
Sliding Windows.............................................79
Sun Visors.........................................................80
Moonroof..........................................................80
Instrument Cluster
Gauges...............................................................82
Warning Lamps and Indicators................84
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............87
Information Displays
General Information.....................................89
Information Messages...............................100
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control.............................110
Automatic Climate Control.........................111
Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate..........................................................112
Heated Windows and Mirrors...................115
Remote Start..................................................116
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position...................117
Head Restraints..............................................117
Manual Seats..................................................119
Power Seats...................................................120
Memory Function.........................................120
Rear Seats........................................................122
Heated Seats..................................................124
Climate Controlled Seats..........................125
Front Seat Armrest.......................................127
Rear Seat Armrest........................................128
Universal Garage DoorOpener
Universal Garage Door Opener...............129
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points................................137
Storage Compartments
Center Console..............................................139
Overhead Console........................................139
Starting and Stopping theEngine
General Information....................................140
Ignition Switch..............................................140
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................141
Engine Block Heater....................................142
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions......................................144
Fuel Quality....................................................145
Running Out of Fuel....................................146
Refueling.........................................................146
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
Some constituents of engineexhaust, certain vehicle components,certain fluids contained in vehiclesand certain products of component wearcontain or emit chemicals known to theState of California to cause cancer andbirth defects or other reproductive harm.
PERCHLORATE
Certain components in your vehicle suchas airbag modules, safety beltpretensioners and remote control batteriesmay contain perchlorate material. Specialhandling may apply for service or vehicleend of life disposal.
For more information visit:
Web Address
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
FORD CREDIT
(U.S. Only)
Ford Credit offers a full range of financingand lease plans to help you acquire yourvehicle. If you have financed or leased yourvehicle through Ford Credit, thank you foryour business.
For your convenience we offer a numberof ways to contact us, as well as to helpmanage your account.
Phone: 1-800-727-7000
For more information regarding Ford Credit,as well as to access Account Manager,please go to www.fordcredit.com.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
RECOMMENDATION
Your vehicle has been built to the higheststandards using quality parts. Werecommend that you demand the use ofgenuine Ford and Motorcraft partswhenever your vehicle requires scheduledmaintenance or repair. You can clearlyidentify genuine Ford and Motorcraft partsby looking for the Ford, FoMoCo orMotorcraft branding on the parts or theirpackaging.
Scheduled Maintenance andMechanical Repairs
One of the best ways for you to make surethat your vehicle provides years of serviceis to have it maintained in line with ourrecommendations using parts thatconform to the specifications detailed inthis Owner’s Manual. Genuine Ford andMotorcraft parts meet or exceed thesespecifications.
Collision Repairs
We hope that you never experience acollision, but accidents do happen. GenuineFord replacement collision parts meet ourstringent requirements for fit, finish,structural integrity, corrosion protectionand dent resistance. During vehicledevelopment we validate these partsdeliver the intended level of protection asa whole system. A great way to know forsure you are getting this level of protectionis to use genuine Ford replacementcollision parts.
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Warranty on Replacement Parts
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacementparts are the only replacement parts thatbenefit from a Ford Warranty. Damagecaused to your vehicle as a result of thefailure of non-Ford parts may not becovered by the Ford Warranty. Foradditional information, refer to the termsand conditions of the Ford Warranty.
SPECIAL NOTICES
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
For a detailed description of what iscovered and what is not covered by yourvehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty,refer to the Warranty Manual that isprovided to you along with your Owner’sManual.
Special Instructions
For your added safety, your vehicle is fittedwith sophisticated electronic controls.
WARNINGS
You risk death or serious injury toyourself and others if you do notfollow the instruction highlighted bythe warning symbol. Failure to follow thespecific warnings and instructions couldresult in personal injury.
Front seat mounted rear-facing childor infant seats should NEVER beplaced in front of an activepassenger airbag.
On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
Your vehicle’s On-board Diagnostics(OBD-II) system has a data port fordiagnostics, repair and reprogrammingservices with diagnostic scan tools.Installing a non-Ford-approvedaftermarket OBD plug-in device that usesthe port during normal driving, for example
remote insurance company monitoring,remote vehicle diagnostics, telematics orengine reprogramming, may causeinterference or damage to vehicle systems.We do not recommend or endorse the useof any non-Ford-approved aftermarketOBD plug-in devices. The vehicle Warrantymay not cover damage caused by anynon-Ford-approved aftermarket OBDplug-in device.
Using your Vehicle With aSnowplow
More information and guidelines for usingyour vehicle with a snowplow in thisOwner's Manual. See Snowplowing (page209).
Using your Vehicle as anAmbulance
If your light truck is equipped with the FordAmbulance Preparation Package, it maybe utilized as an ambulance. Ford urgesambulance manufacturers to follow therecommendations of the Ford IncompleteVehicle Manual, Ford Truck Body Builder’sLayout Book and the Qualified VehicleModifiers (QVM) Guidelines as well aspertinent supplements. For additionalinformation, please contact the Truck BodyBuilders Advisory Service athttp://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/and then by selecting Contact Us or byphone at 1–877–840–4338.
Use of your Ford light truck as anambulance, without the Ford AmbulancePreparation Package voids the Ford NewVehicle Limited Warranty and may voidthe emissions warranties. In addition,ambulance usage without the preparationpackage could cause high underbodytemperatures, overpressurized fuel and arisk of spraying fuel which could lead tofires.
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GENERAL INFORMATION ON
RADIO FREQUENCIES
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules and with Industry Canadalicense-exempt RSS standard(s).Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not causeharmful interference, and (2) This devicemust accept any interference received,including interference that may causeundesired operation.
Note:Changes or modifications notexpressively approved by the partyresponsible for compliance could void theuser's authority to operate the equipment.The term IC before the radio certificationnumber only signifies that Industry Canadatechnical specifications were met.
The typical operating range for yourtransmitter is approximately 33 feet (10meters). Vehicles with the remote startfeature will have a greater range. One ofthe following could cause a decrease inoperating range:
•weather conditions
•nearby radio towers
•structures around the vehicle
•other vehicles parked next to yourvehicle
The radio frequency used by your remotecontrol can also be used by other shortdistance radio transmissions, for exampleamateur radios, medical equipment,wireless headphones, remote controls andalarm systems. If the frequencies arejammed, you will not be able to use yourremote control. You can lock and unlockthe doors with the key.
Note:Make sure to lock your vehicle beforeleaving it unattended.
Note:If you are in range, the remote controlwill operate if you press any buttonunintentionally.
Note:The remote control contains sensitiveelectrical components. Exposure to moistureor impact may cause permanent damage.
REMOTE CONTROL
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters
(If Equipped)
Use the key blade to start your vehicle andunlock or lock the driver door from outsideyour vehicle. The transmitter portionfunctions as the remote control.
Note:Your vehicle’s keys came with asecurity label that provides importantvehicle key cut information. Keep the labelin a safe place for future reference.
Replacing the Battery
Note:Refer to local regulations whendisposing of transmitter batteries.
Note:Do not wipe off any grease on thebattery terminals or on the back surface ofthe circuit board.
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Note:Replacing the battery will not deletethe transmitter from the vehicle. Thetransmitter should operate normally.
The remote control uses one coin-typethree-volt lithium battery CR2032 orequivalent.
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter
1. Twist a thin coin in the slot of thetransmitter near the key ring to removethe battery cover.
2. Carefully peel up the rubber gasketfrom the transmitter. It may come offwith the battery cover.
3. Remove the old battery
4. Insert the new battery. Refer to theinstructions inside the transmitter forthe correct orientation of the battery.Press the battery down to make sureit is fully in the housing.
5. Reinstall the rubber gasket.
6. Snap the battery cover back onto thetransmitter.
Memory Feature (If Equipped)
You can program your integrated keyheadtransmitter to recall memory settings forthe driver seat, power mirrors and powerfoot pedals. See Memory Function (page120).
Car Finder
Press the button twice withinthree seconds. The horn willsound and the turn signals willflash. We recommend you use this methodto locate your vehicle, rather than usingthe panic alarm.
Sounding a Panic Alarm
Note:The panic alarm will only operatewhen the ignition is off.
Press the button to activate thealarm. Press the button again orturn the ignition on to deactivateit.
Remote Start (If Equipped)
WARNING
To avoid exhaust fumes, do not useremote start if your vehicle is parkedindoors or areas that are not wellventilated.
Note:Do not use remote start if your vehicleis low on fuel.
The remote start button is on thetransmitter.
This feature allows you to start yourvehicle from outside the vehicle. Thetransmitter has an extended operatingrange.
Vehicles with automatic climate controlcan be set to operate when you remotestart the vehicle. See Climate Control(page 110). A manual climate controlsystem will run at the setting it was set towhen you switch the vehicle off.
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Many states and provinces haverestrictions for the use of remote start.Check your local and state or provinciallaws for specific requirements regardingremote start systems.
The remote start system will not work if:
•the ignition is on
•the alarm system is triggered
•you disable the feature
•the hood is open
•the transmission is not in P
•the vehicle battery voltage is too low
•the service engine soon indicator is on.
Remote Starting the Vehicle
Note:You must press each button withinthree seconds of each other. Your vehiclewill not remote start and the horn will notsound if you do not follow this sequence.
The label on your transmitter details thestarting procedure.
To remote start your vehicle:
1. Press the lock button to lock all thedoors.
2. Press the remote start button twice.The exterior lamps will flash twice.
The horn will sound if the system fails tostart.
Note:If you remote start your vehicle withan integrated keyhead transmitter, you mustswitch the ignition on before driving yourvehicle. If you remote start your vehicle withan intelligent access transmitter, you mustpress the START/STOP button on theinstrument panel once while applying thebrake pedal before driving your vehicle.
The power windows will not work duringthe remote start and the radio will not turnon automatically.
The parking lamps will remain on and thevehicle will run for 5, 10, or 15 minutes,depending on the setting.
Extending the Vehicle Run Time
Repeat Steps 1 and 2 with the vehicle stillrunning to extend the run time for anotherremote start duration. If the duration is setto last 10 minutes, the duration will extendby another 10 minutes. For example, if thevehicle had been running from the firstremote start for five minutes, the vehiclewill continue to run now for a total of 20minutes.
Wait at least five seconds before remotestarting after a vehicle shutdown.
Turning the Vehicle Off After RemoteStarting
Press the button once. Theparking lamps will turn off.
You may have to be closer to thevehicle than when starting due to groundreflection and the added noise of therunning vehicle.
You can disable or enable the remote startsystem through the information display.See (page 89).
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REPLACING A LOST KEY OR
REMOTE CONTROL
Replacement keys or remote controls canbe purchased from an authorized dealer.Authorized dealers can program remotecontrols for your vehicle. See PassiveAnti-Theft System (page 64).
To re-program the passive anti-theftsystem see an authorized dealer.
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
You can use the power door lock controlor the remote control to lock and unlockyour vehicle.
Power Door Locks (If Equipped)
The power door lock control is on the driverand front passenger door panels.
UnlockA
LockB
Remote Control (If Equipped)
Unlocking the Doors (Two-StageUnlock)
Press the button to unlock thedriver door.
Press the button again withinthree seconds to unlock all doors. The turnsignals will flash.
Press and hold both the lock and unlockbuttons on the remote control for fourseconds to disable or enable two-stageunlocking. Disabling two-stage unlockingallows all vehicle doors to unlock with onepress of the button. The turn signals willflash twice to indicate a change to theunlocking mode. The unlocking modeapplies to the remote control and keylessentry keypad.
Locking the Doors
Press the button to lock all thedoors. The turn signals willilluminate.
Press the button again within threeseconds to confirm that all the doors areclosed. The doors will lock again, the hornwill sound and the turn signals willilluminate if all the doors are closed.
Mislock
If any door is open or if the hood is open onvehicles with an anti-theft alarm or remotestart, the horn will sound twice and thelamps will not flash.
Smart Unlocks (If Equipped)
This feature helps to prevent you fromlocking yourself out of your vehicle if yourkey is still in the ignition.
When you open the driver door and lockyour vehicle with the power door lockcontrol, all the doors will lock then unlockif your key is still in the ignition.
Your can still lock your vehicle with the keyin the ignition by:
•using the manual lock on the door
•locking the driver door with a key
•using the keyless entry keypad
•using the lock button on the remotecontrol
Autolock and Autounlock (If Equipped)
The autolock feature will lock all the doorswhen:
•all doors are closed, and
•the ignition is on, and
•you shift into any gear putting yourvehicle in motion, and
•your vehicle attains a speed greaterthan 12 mph (20 km/h).
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The autolock feature will unlock all thedoors when:
•autolock has locked the doors
•you stop the vehicle and switch theignition off or to accessory mode, and
•you open the driver door within 10minutes.
Note:The doors will not autounlock if youhave electronically locked them beforeopening the driver door.
Enabling or Disabling
You can enable or disable these featuresin the information display or yourauthorized dealer can do it for you. See(page 89).
Note:You can enable or disable theautolock and autounlock featuresindependently of each other.
Illuminated Entry
The interior lamps and select exteriorlamps will illuminate when you unlock thedoors with the remote entry system.
The illuminated entry system will turn offthe lights if:
•the ignition is on
•you press the remote control lockbutton, or
•after 25 seconds of illumination.
The dome lamp will not turn on if thecontrol is set to the off position.
The lights will not turn off if:
•you turn them on with the dimmercontrol, or
•any door is open.
Battery Saver
The battery saver turns off the interiorlamps 30 minutes after you switch theignition off if a door is open and the domelamp switch is on. It turns off the interiorlamps after 10 minutes if the dome lampswitch is off.
KEYLESS ENTRY (If Equipped)
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRYKEYPAD
The keypad is located near the driverwindow.
Note:If you enter your entry code too faston the keypad, the unlock function may notwork. Re-enter your entry code more slowly.
You can use the keypad to lock or unlockthe doors without using a key.
For vehicles without intelligent access, youcan operate the keypad with thefactory-set 5-digit entry code. The code islocated on the owner’s wallet card in theglove box and is available from anauthorized dealer. You can also create upto five of your own 5-digit personal entrycodes.
For vehicles with intelligent access, you donot need to enter a 5-digit entry code.Press any button on keyless entry keypadonce to unlock all doors.
Note:You must have an intelligent accesskey within 3 ft (1 m) of your vehicle.
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