climate control FORD F-450 2021 Owner's Manual

TIRE CARE
Information About Uniform
Tire Quality Grading
Tire Quality Grades apply to new
pneumatic passenger car tires.
The Quality grades can be found
where applicable on the tire
sidewall between tread shoulder
and maximum section width. For
example: Treadwear 200
Traction AA Temperature A.
These Tire Quality Grades are
determined by standards that the
United States Department of
Transportation has set.
Tire Quality Grades apply to new
pneumatic passenger car tires.
They do not apply to deep tread,
winter-type snow tires,
space-saver or temporary use
spare tires, light truck or LT type
tires, tires with nominal rim
diameters of 10 to 12 inches or
limited production tires as defined
in Title 49 Code of Federal
Regulations Part 575.104 ©)(2). U.S. Department of
Transportation Tire quality
grades:
The U.S. Department of
Transportation requires Ford
Motor Company to give you the
following information about tire
grades exactly as the government
has written it.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a
comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150
would wear one and one-half (1
½) times as well on the
government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative
performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their
use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service
practices, and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction AA A B C WARNING:
The traction
grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking
traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning or peak traction
characteristics.
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non-recommended tires and wheels can
cause steering, suspension, axle, transfer
case or power transfer unit failure.
Follow the Ford recommended tire
inflation pressure found on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label (on the
door hinge pillar, door latch post or the
door edge that meets the door latch
post, next to the driver seat), or Tire
Label on the B-Pillar or the edge of the
driver door. Failure to follow the tire
pressure recommendations can cause
uneven treadwear patterns and
adversely affect the way your vehicle
handles.
WARNING: Do not use snow chains
on snow-free roads.
Note: Do not use snow chains on vehicles
with LT275/65R20 or LT 285/75R18 sized
tires.
The tires on your vehicle have all-weather
treads to provide traction in rain and snow.
However, in some climates, you may need
to use snow tires and cables. If you need
to use cables, we recommend that you use
steel wheels of the same size and
specification, as cables may chip
aluminum wheels.
Note: The suspension insulation and
bumpers will help prevent vehicle damage.
Do not remove these components from your
vehicle when using snow tires and chains.
Follow these guidelines when using snow
tires and chains:
• If possible, avoid fully loading your
vehicle.
• Use only SAE Class S chains.
• Install chains securely, verifying that
the chains do not touch any wiring,
brake lines or fuel lines.
• Only install snow chains on the rear
axle. •
For Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) vehicles,
only install snow chains on the outer
wheel of each pair.
• Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains
rub or bang against your vehicle, stop
and retighten the chains. If this does
not work, remove the chains to prevent
damage to your vehicle.
• Remove the tire chains when you no
longer need them. Do not use tire
chains on dry roads.
If you have any questions regarding snow
chains or cables, please contact your
authorized dealer.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM
Vehicle Tire Pressure Monitoring
System WARNING:
The tire pressure
monitoring system is not a substitute for
manually checking tire pressures. You
should periodically check tire pressures
using a pressure gauge. Failure to
correctly maintain tire pressures could
increase the risk of tire failure, loss of
control, vehicle rollover and personal
injury. Check each tire, including the
spare, if provided, monthly when
cold and inflated to the inflation
pressure recommended by the vehicle
manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire
inflation pressure label. If your vehicle has
tires of a different size than the size
indicated on the vehicle placard or tire
inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure
for those tires.
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USB and Media Player
Description
Voice Command
Play your music by category. 1
Play Album ___
Play Artist ___
Play Genre ___
Play Playlist ___
Play Song ___
Play Audiobook ___
Play Podcast ___
Browse music on a USB device.
Browse All Albums
Browse All Artists
Browse All Audiobooks
Browse All Genres
Browse All Playlists
Browse All Podcasts
Browse All Songs
Browse your music by category on a USB device. 1
Browse Album ___
Browse Artist ___
Browse Audiobook ___
Browse Genre ___
Browse Playlist ___
Browse Podcast ___
1 Add an album name, artist name, audiobook name, genre name, playlist name, podcast
name or track name to the command. Say the name exactly as it appears on your device.
Climate (If Equipped)
You can control the temperature of the
vehicle using voice commands. ___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that for
climate voice commands it can be the
desired degrees for the temperature
setting.
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Supported USB file systems include: FAT,
exFAT, and NTFS.
SYNC 3 is also able to organize the media
from your USB device by metadata tags.
Metadata tags, which are descriptive
software identifiers embedded in the
media files, provide information about the
file.
If your indexed media files contain no
information embedded in these metadata
tags, SYNC 3 may classify the empty
metadata tags as unknown.
SYNC 3 is capable of indexing up to
50,000 songs per USB device, for up to 10
devices.
CLIMATE
Touch the climate button on the
touchscreen to access your climate control
features.
Note:
You can switch temperature units
between Fahrenheit and Celsius. See
Settings (page 543).
Accessing the Climate Control
Menu Touch the button to access
additional controls for the front
climate system.
Directing the Airflow Touch the button to direct
airflow to the windshield air
vents and de-mister.
Touch the button to direct
airflow to the instrument panel
air vents.
Touch the button to direct
airflow to the footwell air vents. You can direct air through any combination
of these air vents.
Setting the Blower Motor Speed Touch up or down to increase or
decrease the volume of air that
circulates in your vehicle.
Setting the Temperature
Touch up or down on the left-hand
temperature control to set the left-hand
temperature.
Note: This control also adjusts the
right-hand side temperature when you
switch off dual zone mode.
Touch up or down on the right-hand
temperature control to set the right-hand
temperature.
Switching Auto Mode On and Off Touch the button to switch on
automatic operation, then set
the temperature.
The system adjusts the blower motor
speed, air distribution, air conditioning
operation, and outside or recirculated air
to reach and maintain the temperature you
have set.
Switching the Air Conditioning On
and Off A pop-up appears on the screen
to display the air conditioning
options.
MAX A/C:
Touch the button to activate
and maximize cooling. The driver and
passenger temperatures are set to LO,
recirculated air flows through the
instrument panel vents, air conditioning
automatically turns on and the fan
automatically adjusts to the highest speed.
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A/C: Touch to switch the air conditioning
on or off. Use A/C with recirculated air to
improve cooling performance and
efficiency.
Note: In certain conditions, such as
maximum defrost, the air conditioning
compressor may continue to operate even
though you switch off the air conditioning.
Switching the Climate Control On
and Off Touch the button.
Switching the Climate Controlled
Seats On and Off Touch the button to cycle
through the various climate
controlled seat settings.
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and
Off Touch the button to switch on
temperature control for the
right-hand side of the vehicle.
Switching the Heated Exterior
Mirrors On and Off Touch the button.
Switching the Heated Windshield
On and Off Touch the button to clear the
windshield of thin ice and fog.
The heated windshield turns off
after a short period of time. Switching the Heated Rear
Window On and Off Touch the button to clear the
rear window of thin ice and fog.
Switching the Heated Seats On
and Off Touch the button to cycle
through the various heat
settings.
Switching the Heated Steering
Wheel On and Off Touch the button.
Switching Maximum Air
Conditioning On and Off Touch the button for maximum
cooling.
Recirculated air flows through the
instrument panel air vents, air conditioning
turns on and the blower motor adjusts to
the highest speed.
Switching Maximum Defrost On
and Off Touch the button for maximum
defrosting.
Air flows through the windshield air vents,
and the blower motor adjusts to the
highest speed.
You can also use this setting to defog and
clear the windshield of a thin covering of
ice.
Note: To prevent window fogging, you
cannot select recirculated air when
maximum defrost is on.
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Note:
The heated rear window also turns
on when you select maximum defrost.
Switching Recirculated Air On and
Off Touch the button to switch
between outside air and
recirculated air.
The air currently in the passenger
compartment recirculates. This may
reduce the time needed to cool the interior,
when used with A/C, and reduce unwanted
odors from entering your vehicle.
Note: Recirculated air may turn off, or
prevent you from switching on, in all air flow
modes except MAX A/C to reduce the risk
of fogging. Recirculation may also turn on
and off in various air distribution control
combinations during hot weather to improve
cooling efficiency.
Switching the Ventilated Seats On
and Off Touch the button to cycle
through the various ventilated
seat settings.
Accessing Rear Climate Controls Touch the button to access
additional controls for the rear
climate system.
Rear Climate Control Lock
Indicator Touch the button.
When on, you can only operate
the rear passenger settings
through the front controls. Switching Rear Auto Mode On and
Off Touch the button to switch on
rear automatic operation, then
set the temperature.
Switching the Rear Climate
Controlled Seats On and Off Touch the button to cycle
through the various climate
controlled seat settings.
Switching the Rear Heated Seats
On and Off Touch the button to cycle
through the various heat
settings.
Switching the Rear Ventilated
Seats On and Off Touch the button to cycle
through the various ventilated
seat settings.
PHONE WARNING: Driving while distracted
can result in loss of vehicle control, crash
and injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the
safe operation of your vehicle. We
recommend against the use of any
hand-held device while driving and
encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you
are aware of all applicable local laws
that may affect the use of electronic
devices while driving.
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360 Degree Camera...................................238
Advanced Camera Views............................... 238
Auxiliary Camera................................................. 241
Bed View Camera.............................................. 240
Camera Views..................................................... 238
Front Camera...................................................... 239
Keep Out Zone.................................................... 239
Side Camera........................................................ 240
4
4WD See: Four-Wheel Drive...................................... 213
A
A/C See: Climate Control - Vehicles With:
Automatic Temperature Control.............143
See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature Control.................................... 147
About This Manual...........................................9
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 223
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 225
Accessories....................................................558
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 16
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control............243
Adjustable Pedals.........................................84
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................381 Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 382
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 381
Adjusting the Pedals....................................84
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column .............................................................
81
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column...........................................................80
End of Travel Position........................................ 80
Memory Feature................................................... 80Airbag Disposal...............................................54
Air Conditioning
See: Climate Control - Vehicles With:
Automatic Temperature Control.............143
See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature Control.................................... 147
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 6.2L..................................459
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 6.7L Diesel....................460
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 7.3L...................................461
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter -
6.2L
..................................................................... 357
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7L Diesel ................................................................. 358
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 7.3L..................................................................... 360
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 76
Ambient Lighting
.............................................91
Adjusting the Brightness.................................... 91
Switching Ambient Lighting Off...................... 91
Switching Ambient Lighting On....................... 91
Anti-Theft Alarm
............................................76
Arming the Alarm.................................................. 77
Disarming the Alarm............................................ 77
Using the System................................................. 76
Appendices.....................................................618
Apps.................................................................540 SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 542
Using Apps on an Android Device................541
Using Apps on an iOS Device......................... 541
Using Mobile Navigation on an Android Device................................................................. 541
At a Glance.......................................................20
Audible Warnings and Indicators...........109 Headlamps On Warning Chime.................... 109
Key in Ignition Warning Chime...................... 109
Keyless Warning Alert....................................... 109
Parking Brake On Warning Chime...............109
Audio Control
...................................................81
You can operate the following functions
with the control:............................................... 81
Audio System
................................................479
General Information......................................... 479
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Car Wash
See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 392
Catalytic Converter......................................195
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 196
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 197
Center Console
................................................171
Changing a Bulb...........................................383
Cargo Lamp and Central High Mounted
Brake Lamp Bulbs........................................ 385
Fog Lamp Bulbs................................................. 384
Front Park and Direction Indicator Lamp Bulbs.................................................................. 383
Headlamp Bulbs................................................ 383
LED Lamps.......................................................... 386
License Plate Lamp Bulb............................... 386
Rear Lamps, Brake Lamps, Rear Direction Indicator and Reversing Lamp
Bulbs................................................................. 384
Changing a Fuse
..........................................346
Fuses...................................................................... 346
Changing a Road Wheel...........................429 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 429
Jacking the Vehicle............................................ 434
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools........430
Stowing the Flat Tire or Spare Tire.............439
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 430
Changing the 12V Battery.........................379 Battery Management System...................... 380
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.2L
.................................................................357
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7L Diesel............................................................358
Air Filter Restriction Gauge............................ 359
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 7.3L.................................................................360
Changing the Engine-Mounted and Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module Fuel
Filters - 6.7L Diesel...................................386
Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module Filter................................................................... 386
Engine-mounted Fuel Filter.......................... 389
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter...............................................................356
Engine lubrication for severe service operation......................................................... 356Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
Name or Password...................................478
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................382
Checking MyKey System Status..............64 MyKey Distance.................................................... 64
Number of Admin Keys...................................... 64
Number of MyKeys.............................................. 64
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................382
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................44
Child Restraint Positioning.........................35
Child Safety
......................................................22
General Information............................................ 22
Child Safety Locks..........................................37 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 37
Right-Hand Side................................................... 37
Cleaning Leather Seats
.............................397
With King Ranch Edition................................. 398
Without King Ranch Edition........................... 397
Cleaning Products
........................................391
Materials................................................................ 391
Cleaning the Engine
....................................393
Cleaning the Exhaust - 6.7L Diesel.......394
Cleaning the Exterior..................................392 Cleaning the Exterior Lamps......................... 392
Cleaning the Exterior Precautions...............392
Exterior Chrome Parts...................................... 392
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 392
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 392
Underbody........................................................... 393
Under Hood......................................................... 393
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
.........................397
Cleaning the Interior...................................395
Cleaning the Wheels..................................399
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................394
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................63
Climate.............................................................531 Accessing Rear Climate Controls................533
Accessing the Climate Control Menu..........531
Directing the Airflow.......................................... 531
Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator..........533
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 531
Setting the Temperature.................................. 531
Switching Auto Mode On and Off................531
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off....................................................................... 532
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Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On
and Off.............................................................. 532
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off....................................................................... 532
Switching Rear Auto Mode On and Off....................................................................... 533
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off....................................................................... 533
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
531
Switching the Climate Controlled Seats On and Off.............................................................. 532
Switching the Climate Control On and Off....................................................................... 532
Switching the Heated Exterior Mirrors On and Off.............................................................. 532
Switching the Heated Rear Window On and Off....................................................................... 532
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 532
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On and Off.............................................................. 532
Switching the Heated Windshield On and Off....................................................................... 532
Switching the Rear Climate Controlled Seats On and Off.......................................... 533
Switching the Rear Heated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 533
Switching the Rear Ventilated Seats On and Off.............................................................. 533
Switching the Ventilated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 533
Climate Control.............................................143 Auto Mode............................................................. 145
Climate Control – Troubleshooting.............146
Climate Control – Troubleshooting.........................................146
Climate Control – Frequently Asked
Questions......................................................... 146
Connected Vehicle
......................................474
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile
Network............................................................ 474
Connected Vehicle Limitations
...............474
Connected Vehicle Requirements.........474
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: Modem............................475
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: SYNC/SYNC 3..............476 Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile
Network........................................................474
Connecting FordPass to the Modem..........474
Enabling and Disabling the Modem...........474
What Is the Modem.......................................... 474
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network........................................................474
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check - 6.2L...............364
See: Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L
Diesel................................................................ 368
See: Engine Coolant Check - 7.3L.................371
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 6.2L..................................455
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 6.7L Diesel....................456
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 7.3L..................................456
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........53
Creating a MyKey
............................................62
Programming or Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 63
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot..........478 Connecting a Device to the Wi-Fi
Hotspot............................................................. 478
Finding the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name and Password......................................................... 478
Cross Traffic Alert........................................259 Cross Traffic Alert Behavior When Trailer
is Attached....................................................... 261
Cross Traffic Alert Indicator............................ 261
Cross Traffic Alert Information Messages.......................................................... 261
Cross Traffic Alert System Limitations...................................................... 260
Cross Traffic Alert System Sensors............260
Switching the System On and Off...............261
Using Cross Traffic Alert.................................. 259
Cruise Control................................................242
Cruise Control Indicators
..........................243
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
...............................................82
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise Control.............................................................82
Customer Assistance.................................332
Customer Information
...............................584
Radio Frequency Certification
Labels............................................................... 584
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Severe Climates.................................................
365
Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L Diesel............................................................368
Adding Coolant.................................................. 368
Coolant Change................................................... 371
Engine and Secondary Cooling System Refill Procedure............................................. 370
Engine-driven Cooling Fan.............................. 371
Recycled Coolant............................................... 370
Severe Climates................................................... 371
Engine Coolant Check - 7.3L.....................371 Adding Coolant................................................... 372
Coolant Change.................................................. 374
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 375
Engine-driven Cooling Fan (Fan Clutch).............................................................. 374
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................ 374
Recycled Coolant............................................... 373
Severe Climates.................................................. 374
Engine Emission Control...........................194
Engine Idle Shutdown.................................182
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 76
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 6.2L................................................................449
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates ........................................................... 450
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 6.7L Diesel...................................................450
Alternative Engine Oil for Biodiesel Fuel Blends (B20 Max)........................................ 452
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 452
Alternative Engine Oil for Severe Duty Service.............................................................. 453
Engine Oil............................................................. 450
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 7.3L.................................................................453
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 454
Engine Oil Check - 6.2L..............................352 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 353
Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel................354 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 354
Engine lubrication for severe service operation ......................................................... 355Engine Oil Check - 7.3L..............................355
Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 355
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.2L..........................352
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.7L Diesel.............352
Engine Oil Dipstick - 7.3L...........................352
Engine Specifications - 6.2L.....................441 Drivebelt Routing................................................ 441
Engine Specifications - 6.7L Diesel.......441 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 442
Engine Specifications - 7.3L.....................442 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 443
Entertainment................................................521 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 522
Apps....................................................................... 530
CD........................................................................\
.... 528
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)......................................................... 525
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 523
Sources.................................................................. 522
Stereo or USB..................................................... 529
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 530
USB Ports............................................................. 530
Environment.....................................................19
Essential Towing Checks..........................305 Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 313
Dynamic Hitching Using the Rear View Camera System............................................ 306
Hitches................................................................... 307
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller...............310
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)......................................... 314
Safety Chains..................................................... 309
Trailer Brakes...................................................... 309
Trailer Lamps........................................................ 313
Trailer Towing Connector............................... 305
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 313
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 11
Export Unique Options
.................................18
Extending the Remote Start Duration........................................................140
Exterior Mirrors
................................................96
Blind Spot Information System...................... 99
Clearance Lamps ................................................ 98
Direction Indicator Mirrors ............................... 98
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 96
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