FORD SUPER DUTY 2023 Owners Manual

2023 SUPER DUTY FORD Owner'sManual

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Contacting Us
Contacting Us..................................................19
Introduction
About This Publication.................................21
Using This Publication.................................22
Symbols Glossary
Symbols Used on Your Vehicle................23
Data Privacy
Data Privacy....................................................26
Service Data.....................................................27
Event Data........................................................27
Settings Data..................................................28
Connected Vehicle Data.............................28
Mobile Device Data.......................................29
Emergency Call System Data...................29
Environment
Protecting the Environment.....................30
Visual Search
Steering Wheel................................................31
Instrument Panel...........................................32
Vehicle Interior................................................33
Front Exterior..................................................34
Rear Exterior....................................................35
Child Safety
Child Safety Precautions............................36
Child Restraint Anchor Points...................37
Child Restraints..............................................39
Installing Child Restraints..........................40
Booster Seats.................................................47
Child Safety Locks - Crew Cab/SuperCab.....................................................49
Seatbelts
Seatbelt Precautions...................................50
Fastening and Unfastening the Seatbelts............................................................................51
Sensitive Locking Mode..............................52
Automatic Locking Mode...........................52
Adjusting the Seatbelts DuringPregnancy....................................................53
Adjusting the Seatbelt Height..................53
Adjusting the Seatbelt Length.................54
Seatbelt Reminder.......................................54
Checking the Seatbelts..............................56
Seatbelt Extensions.....................................56
Airbags
How Do the Front Airbags Work..............57
How Do the Side Airbags Work................57
How Does the Safety Canopy™ Work..........................................................................58
Airbag Precautions.......................................59
Switching the Passenger Airbag On andOff..................................................................60
Properly Adjusting the Driver and FrontPassenger Seats.......................................64
Children and Airbags...................................64
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator......65
Disposing of Airbags....................................66
911 Assist
What Is 911 Assist..........................................67
How Does 911 Assist Work.........................67
Emergency Call Requirements.................67
Emergency Call Limitations......................68
911 Assist Videos...........................................68
Keys and Remote Controls
Remote Control Limitations.....................69
Using the Remote Control.........................69
Using the Key Cards.....................................69
Using Digital Key.............................................71
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Locating the Key Readers...........................73
Opening and Closing the Flip Key...........73
Removing the Key Blade.............................74
Sounding the Panic Alarm.........................74
Locating Your Vehicle...................................74
Changing the Remote Control Battery -Vehicles With: Flip Key............................74
Changing the Remote Control Battery -Vehicles With: Push Button Start........75
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control...........................................................................77
Programming the Remote Control -Vehicles With: Flip Key.............................77
Programming the Remote Control -Vehicles With: Push Button Start.......78
Keys and Remote Controls –Troubleshooting........................................80
Doors and Locks
Operating the Doors From Outside YourVehicle............................................................81
Operating the Doors From Inside YourVehicle............................................................81
Autounlock......................................................82
Autolock...........................................................82
Mislock..............................................................82
Doors and Locks Audible Warnings.......82
Doors and Locks – Troubleshooting..........................................................................83
Keyless Entry
Keyless Entry Limitations...........................85
Keyless Entry Settings.................................85
Using Keyless Entry......................................85
Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting............86
Keyless Entry Videos...................................86
Keyless Entry Keypad
What Is the Keyless Entry Keypad..........87
Keyless Entry Keypad Limitations...........87
Locating the Keyless Entry Keypad........87
Keyless Entry Keypad Master AccessCode...............................................................87
Keyless Entry Keypad Personal AccessCodes............................................................88
Using the Keyless Entry Keypad..............88
Keyless Entry Keypad – Troubleshooting..........................................................................89
Keyless Entry Keypad Videos...................89
Easy Entry and Exit
How Does Easy Entry and Exit Work..........................................................................90
Switching Easy Entry and Exit On andOff..................................................................90
Tailgate - Vehicles With:Manual Tailgate
Tailgate Precautions.....................................91
Opening the Tailgate....................................91
Removing and Installing the Tailgate...........................................................................91
Tailgate Step...................................................92
Tailgate Videos...............................................93
Tailgate - Vehicles With:Power Tailgate
Tailgate Precautions....................................94
Opening the Tailgate...................................94
Closing the Tailgate.....................................94
Removing and Installing the Tailgate..........................................................................95
Tailgate Step...................................................96
Tailgate – Troubleshooting........................97
Tailgate Videos..............................................98
Tailgate - Vehicles With:Remote Power TailgateRelease
Tailgate Precautions....................................99
Opening the Tailgate...................................99
Removing and Installing the Tailgate..........................................................................99
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Tailgate Step.................................................100
Tailgate – Troubleshooting.......................101
Tailgate Videos.............................................102
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System......................103
Anti-Theft Alarm System.........................103
Anti-Theft Alarm System Settings.......104
Security – Troubleshooting.....................105
Power Running Boards
Power Running Board Precautions.......107
Power Running Board Settings..............107
Power Running Boards –Troubleshooting......................................108
Power Running Boards Videos..............108
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Manual Adjustable SteeringColumn.......................................................109
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Power Adjustable SteeringColumn.......................................................109
Resetting the Stopping Position -Vehicles With: Power AdjustableSteering Column.......................................110
Horn...................................................................110
Switching the Heated Steering WheelOn and Off....................................................111
Steering Wheel Videos................................111
Adjustable Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals....................................112
Wipers and Washers
Wipers...............................................................113
Autowipers......................................................113
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................114
Replacing the Front Wiper Blades.........114
Washers...........................................................114
Wipers and Washers Videos.....................115
Wipers and Washers – Troubleshooting..........................................................................115
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lighting Control.............................117
Headlamps......................................................117
Headlamps – Troubleshooting................117
Autolamps......................................................118
Exterior Lamps..............................................118
Exterior Zone Lighting.................................121
Automatic High Beam Control...............122
Automatic High Beam Control –Troubleshooting.......................................124
Adaptive Front Lighting.............................124
Exterior Lighting Videos.............................125
Interior Lighting
Switching All of the Interior Lamps Onand Off........................................................126
Switching the Front Interior Lamps Onand Off........................................................126
Switching the Rear Interior Lamps Onand Off........................................................126
Interior Lamp Function..............................126
Adjusting the Instrument Panel LightingBrightness...................................................127
Ambient Lighting..........................................127
Interior Lighting – Troubleshooting.......127
Windows
Opening and Closing the Windows......128
Global Opening............................................128
Window Bounce-Back...............................129
Locking the Rear Window Controls......129
Opening and Closing the SlidingWindows.....................................................129
Windows Videos..........................................130
Interior Mirror
Interior Mirror Precautions.........................131
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Manually Dimming the Interior Mirror..........................................................................131
Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror...................131
Exterior Mirrors
Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors..................132
Folding the Exterior Mirrors - VehiclesWith: Manual Folding Mirrors..............132
Folding the Exterior Mirrors - VehiclesWith: Power Folding Mirrors................132
Extending the Exterior Mirrors.................133
Exterior Mirrors Videos...............................133
Moonroof
Opening and Closing the Sunshade......134
Opening and Closing the Moonroof......134
Venting the Moonroof................................135
Moonroof Bounce-Back............................135
Moonroof Videos.........................................135
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Overview - VehiclesWith: 8 Inch Screen................................136
Instrument Cluster Overview - VehiclesWith: 12 Inch Screen................................137
Tachometer....................................................137
Speedometer.................................................137
Fuel Gauge......................................................137
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.........................................................................138
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge.......................138
Engine Oil Temperature Gauge..............138
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge.........................................................................138
Turbo Boost Gauge.....................................138
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Gauge.....................138
What Are the Instrument ClusterWarning Lamps........................................139
Instrument Cluster Warning Lamps......139
What Are the Instrument ClusterIndicators...................................................140
Instrument Cluster Indicators.................140
Instrument Cluster Display
Using the Instrument Cluster DisplayControls.......................................................143
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu -Vehicles With: 8 Inch Screen...............143
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu -Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen.............144
Customizing the Instrument ClusterDisplay - Vehicles With: 8 Inch Screen.........................................................................144
Customizing the Instrument ClusterDisplay - Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen.........................................................................144
Personalized Settings
Changing the Language............................145
Changing the Measurement Unit..........145
Changing the Temperature Unit............145
Changing the Tire Pressure Unit............145
Trip Computer
Accessing the Trip Computer - VehiclesWith: 8 Inch Screen................................146
Accessing the Trip Computer - VehiclesWith: 12 Inch Screen...............................146
Resetting the Trip Computer..................146
Trip Data.........................................................146
Head Up Display
What Is the Head Up Display..................147
Switching the Head Up Display On andOff..................................................................147
Head Up Display Settings.........................147
Head Up Display – Troubleshooting.........................................................................148
Remote Start
What Is Remote Start................................149
Remote Start Precautions.......................149
Remote Start Limitations........................149
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Enabling Remote Start.............................149
Remotely Starting and Stopping theVehicle.........................................................149
Extending the Remote Start Duration.........................................................................150
Remote Start Remote Control Indicators.........................................................................150
Remote Start Settings..............................150
Remote Start Videos...................................151
Climate Control - VehiclesWith: AutomaticTemperature Control
Identifying the Climate Control Unit.....152
Switching Climate Control On and Off.........................................................................152
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off.........................................................................152
Switching Air Conditioning On and Off.........................................................................152
Switching Defrost On and Off................152
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off.........................................................................152
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off.........................................................................153
Switching the Heated Rear Window Onand Off........................................................153
Setting the Blower Motor Speed...........153
Switching the Heated Mirrors On and Off.........................................................................153
Setting the Temperature...........................153
Directing the Flow of Air............................154
Auto Mode......................................................154
Climate Control Hints................................154
Climate Control Videos.............................155
Climate Control - VehiclesWith: Manual TemperatureControl
Identifying the Climate Control Unit.....156
Switching Climate Control On and Off.........................................................................156
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off.........................................................................156
Switching Air Conditioning On and Off.........................................................................156
Switching Defrost On and Off................156
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off.........................................................................156
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off.........................................................................157
Switching the Heated Rear Window Onand Off.........................................................157
Setting the Blower Motor Speed............157
Switching the Heated Mirrors On and Off.........................................................................157
Setting the Temperature..........................158
Directing the Flow of Air...........................158
Climate Control Hints................................158
Climate Control Videos.............................159
Interior Air Quality
What Is the Cabin Air Filter......................160
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter.................160
Front Seats
Front Seat Precautions..............................161
Sitting in the Correct Position..................161
Manual Seats................................................162
Power Seats..................................................164
Massage Seats..............................................167
Heated Seats................................................168
Ventilated Seats..........................................169
Front Seats Videos.....................................169
Rear Seats
Manual Seats................................................170
Heated Seats.................................................172
Rear Occupant Alert System
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System.........................................................................174
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How Does the Rear Occupant AlertSystem Work.............................................174
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions.........................................................................174
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations.........................................................................174
Rear Occupant Alert System Settings.........................................................................175
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators.........................................................................175
Rear Occupant Alert System AudibleWarnings.....................................................176
Memory Function
What Is the Memory Function.................177
Memory Function Precautions................177
Locating the Memory Function Buttons..........................................................................177
Saving a Preset Position............................177
Recalling a Preset Position.......................177
Memory Function Videos..........................178
Garage Door Opener
Garage Door Opener Introduction.........179
Garage Door Opener Precautions andFrequencies...............................................179
Programming the Garage Door Opener........................................................................180
Garage Door Opener AdditionalAssistance..................................................182
USB Ports
Locating the USB Ports.............................183
Playing Media Using the USB Port........183
Charging a Device........................................183
USB Ports Videos........................................184
Power Outlet
What Is the Power Outlet.........................185
Power Outlet Precautions........................185
Power Outlet Limitations.........................185
Locating the Power Outlets.....................185
Power Outlet Indicators............................186
Power Outlet Videos..................................186
Onboard Generator
What Is the Onboard Generator............187
Onboard Generator Precautions...........187
Locating the Outlets..................................188
Onboard Generator Indicators...............188
Switching the Outlets On and Off........189
What Is Utility Idle Mode..........................190
Switching Utility Idle Mode On and Off........................................................................190
What Is Generator Mode..........................190
Switching Generator Mode On and Off........................................................................190
Resetting Ground Fault Detection........190
Onboard Generator – Troubleshooting..........................................................................191
Center Console Work Surface
Using the Center Console Work Surface.........................................................................193
Center Console Work Surface –Troubleshooting......................................194
Wireless Accessory Charger
What Is the Wireless Accessory Charger.........................................................................195
Wireless Accessory Charger Precautions.........................................................................195
Locating the Wireless Accessory Charger.........................................................................195
Charging a Wireless Device.....................195
Wireless Accessory Charger Videos......196
Storage
Cup Holders...................................................197
Glove Compartment...................................197
Center Console.............................................198
Under Seat Storage....................................198
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