FORD F250 SUPER DUTY 2015 Owners Manual

Fuel Hist.
Shows fuel usage as a bar graph based ontime. The graph is updated each minutewith the fuel economy that was achievedduring the prior 5, 10, 30 minutes of driving.
Truck Apps
In this mode, off-roadinformation depicted withgraphics and trailer towingapplication options are available.
Note:Some items are optional and maynot appear.
Truck Apps
Pitch and bank angle (in degrees)Off Road
Steering angle (in degrees)
Differential lock/unlock
Energy flow
ELD (Electronic Locking Differential)Press OK for Info
Hill Descent Control
4X4 System
Traction Control
AdvanceTrac + RSC
Active trailer name or default trailerTrailer
Accumulated trailer distance
Trailer gain and output
Trailer Disconnected
OptionsPress OK for options
Change Active Trailer
Adding a new trailer
Conventional, FifthWheel or GooseneckConnection Checklist (ifequipped)
Delete Trailer
Tow / Haul or TrailerBrake ControllerInformation Screen
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Truck Apps (cont’d)
Rename TrailerPress OK for optionsTrailer (cont’d)
Reset Trailer Mileage / Kilometers(if equipped)
Trailer disconnected
Disregard this status if your vehicle is notequipped with a factory installed trailerbrake controller. This message may appearwhen an aftermarket TBC is used evenwhen the trailer is connected.
Change Active Trailer
When this is highlighted, press the rightarrow key to change the currently selectedtrailer. Use the up and down arrows toselect a trailer and press the OK button tochoose the highlighted trailer.
Adding a new trailer
Use the up/down arrows to highlight NewTrailer and press the right arrow key toenter the New Trailer input screen. Use theup/down arrow keys to choose alpha,numeric and symbol characters and thenpress the right arrow to move the characterspace over. Continue adding characters asneeded. Press the left arrow to go backand change a previously selectedcharacter. When finished with the newtrailer name, press OK to accept the newtrailer name.
Connection Checklist
Use the up/down arrows to highlight oneof these choices and press OK to displaythe connection checklist. Follow theon-screen instructions to go through theconnections list.
Delete Trailer
Use the up/down arrows to highlight thetrailer you want to delete and press OK todelete. Follow the on-screen prompts toexit or confirm delete.
Rename Trailer
Use the up/down buttons to highlight atrailer and press OK to select it. Use theup/down arrow buttons to change thecharacters as needed. When done, pressOK to accept the change.
Reset Trailer Mileage / Kilometers
Use the up/down buttons to select atrailer, then press and hold OK to reset thetrailer mileage (kilometers).
Settings
Use the arrow buttons toconfigure different driver settingchoices.
Note:Some items are optional and maynot appear.
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Settings
On or OffRear Park AidDriverAssistOn or OffCamera DelayRear Video Camera
Electric or Elect. OverHydraulicModeTrailer Brake
Light, Medium or HeavyEffort
On or OffTrailer Sway Control
Off or XXX secondsAutolamp DelayVehicle
NormalDTE Calculation(distance to empty)Towing
On or OffEasy Entry/Exit
On or OffAutolockLocks
On or OffAutounlock
One Stage or TwoStageUnlocking
Hold OK if CoolantChangedCoolant (if equipped)Maintenance
Hold OK if Fuel FilterChangedFuel Filter (diesel only)
Settings (cont’d)
Standard or Memory OnMenu ControlVehicle(cont’d)Set to XXX% (Hold OK to Reset)Oil Life Reset
5, 10 or 15 minutesDurationRemote Start
Enable or DisableSystem
On or OffRemote OpenWindows
Courtesy Wipe - On or OffWiper Control
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Settings (cont’d)
Hold OK to Create MyKeyCreate MyKeyMyKey
Always On or SelectableAdvanceTrac
80 MPH (130 km/h) or OffMAX Speed
45, 55 or 65 MPH (75, 90 or 105 km/h), OffSpeed Warning
On or OffVolume Limiter
Hold OK to Clear MyKeyClear MyKey
English, Français, EspañolLanguage
EnglishDistanceUnits
Metric
Fahrenheit (°F)Temperature
Celsius (°C)
Information
In this mode, you can viewdifferent vehicle systeminformation and perform asystem check.
Information
Admin Keys (Number of admin keys)MyKey
MyKeys (Number of MyKeys programmed)
MyKey Miles (km) (Distance traveled using a programmedMyKey)
Some items will only display during a system check if aproblem has been detected. If an issue exists on one ofthe monitored systems, the number of warnings that needimmediate attention will display in red and the number ofinformational warnings will display in amber. Use the up/down arrow buttons to scroll through the list; press theright arrow button to display specific information on thehighlighted warning
System Check
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Compass/Transmission indicatordisplay (if equipped)
The compass heading will display in theupper right corner of the informationdisplay; the transmission gear indicatordisplays in the right side of the informationdisplay when using the SelectShiftAutomatic™ transmission feature. Thesedisplays will not be shown in all screenmodes. For example: when programmingcertain vehicle features or in certaininformation menus.
INFORMATION MESSAGES
Note:Depending on your vehicle optionsand instrument cluster type, not all of themessages will display or be available.Additionally, the information display mayabbreviate or shorten certain messages.
Press the RESET button for Type 1 displaysor the OK button for Type 2 displays toacknowledge and remove some messagesfrom the information display. Theinformation display will automaticallyremove other messages after a short time.
You need to confirm certain messagesbefore you can access the menus.
AdvanceTrac™
ActionMessage
The system detects a condition that requires service. Havethe system checked by an authorized dealer.SERVICE ADVAN-CETRAC
The driver has disabled the stability control system. SeeUsing Stability Control (page 167).ADVANCETRAC OFF
The driver has disabled the traction control system. See UsingTraction Control (page 165).TRACTION CONTROLOFF
Alarm
ActionMessage
An unauthorized entry has triggered the alarm. See Anti-TheftAlarm (page 59).TO STOP ALARMSTART VEHICLE
The security system has detected a fault. Have the systemchecked by an authorized dealer.SECURITY SYSTEMFAULT
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Diesel MessagesWARNING
When the CLEANING EXHAUSTFILTER message appears in theinformation display, do not park nearflammable materials, vapors or structuresuntil filter cleaning is complete.
ActionMessage
The coolant additive needs checking. Refer to your dieselsupplement for more information.CHECK COOLANTADDITIVE
Your vehicle has entered the cleaning mode. Various engineactions will raise the exhaust temperature in the DieselParticulate Filter system to burn off the particles (exhaustsoot). After the vehicle burns the particles off the exhausttemperature will return to normal levels. This message isNORMAL. Refer to your diesel supplement for more informa-tion.
CLEANING EXHAUSTFILTER
The diesel particulate filter is full of particles (exhaust soot)and you are not operating the vehicle in a manner that allowsnormal cleaning. One of these messages will stay on until theexhaust filter cleaning has begun, at which time the CLEANINGEXHAUST FILTER message displays. We recommend youdrive the vehicle above 30 mph (48 km/h) until the CLEANINGEXHAUST FILTER message turns off. Refer to your dieselsupplement for more information.
EXHAUST OVER-LOADED DRIVE TOCLEANEXHAUST AT LIMITDRIVE TO CLEAN NOW
The diesel particulate filter will continue to fill with particles(exhaust soot) if you ignore this message. The service enginesoon light will illuminate and engine power may be limited, ifcleaning is not permitted. Dealer service will then be requiredto restore your vehicle to full-power operation.
Your vehicle exhaust system temperature exceeds intendedoperating range. If this warning occurs, a chime will sound,followed by reduced engine power. The engine will shut downwhen your vehicle speed is below 3 mph (5 km/h). Stop thevehicle as soon as safely possible. Have the system checkedby an authorized dealer.
STOP SAFELY NOW
The diluted engine oil needs to be changed. Refer to yourdiesel supplement for more information.ENGINE OIL DILUTED
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ActionMessage
The powertrain control module will intentionally turn theengine off due to your vehicle being in the final second of acountdown. The diesel engine shutdown is a (regulatory)requirement, which may be required of a particular dieselvehicle for sale in states requiring this feature. Refer to yourdiesel supplement for more information..
ENGINE TURNS OFF IN1 SECOND
The powertrain control module will intentionally turn theengine off due to your vehicle being in the final 30 seconds ofa countdown. The diesel engine shutdown for extended idlingis an optional feature. Refer to your diesel supplement formore information.
ENGINE TURNS OFF INXX SECONDS
Appears after the 30 second countdown. Refer to your dieselsupplement for more information.ENGINE TURNED OFF
In extremely cold weather, typically below –15°F (–26°C)and if the engine block heater is not utilized, your engine willnot respond to accelerator pedal movement for 30 seconds.This restriction allows your engine to circulate the oil properlyin order to avoid engine damage. Refer to your diesel supple-ment for more information.
ENGINE WARMINGPLEASE WAIT
Your diesel particulate filter is clean. Refer to your dieselsupplement for more information.EXHAUST FILTER DRIVECOMPLETE
Your diesel particulate filter is clean. Refer to your dieselsupplement for more information.EXHAUST FILTERCLEANED
The manual operator commanded regeneration process hasstopped. Refer to your diesel supplement for more informa-tion.
EXHAUST CLEANSTOPPED
The distance you can travel before depleting the remainingdiesel exhaust fluid. Refer to your diesel supplement for moreinformation.
EXHAUST FLUID RANGEXXX MI
Your diesel exhaust fluid is nearing empty. Your vehicle’s topspeed will become limited in the displayed distance. You mustreplenish the diesel exhaust fluid to resume normal operationof your vehicle. Refer to your diesel supplement for moreinformation.
IN XX MILES, SPEEDLIMITED TO XX MPHEXHAUST FLUID EMPTY
Your remaining diesel exhaust fluid has depleted. Your speedwill be limited upon restart. You must replenish the dieselexhaust fluid to resume normal operation of your vehicle.Refer to your diesel supplement for more information.
SPEED LIMITED TO XXMPH UPON RESTARTEXHAUST FLUID EMPTY
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ActionMessage
The diesel exhaust fluid is empty. You must replenish thediesel exhaust fluid to resume normal operation of yourvehicle. Refer to your diesel supplement for more information.
SPEED LIMITED TO XXMPH EXHAUST FLUIDEMPTY
The selective catalytic reduction system detects low exhaustfluid. The engine will eventually enter into an idle only mode.You must replenish the diesel exhaust fluid to resume normaloperation of your vehicle. Refer to your diesel supplement formore information.
ENGINE IDLED SOONEXHAUST FLUID EMPTY
A problem exists with the selective catalytic reduction system.The vehicle will enter into an idle-only mode. If the exhaustfluid is empty, you must replenish the diesel exhaust fluid toresume normal operation of your vehicle. Refer to your dieselsupplement for more information.
ENGINE IDLED - SEEOWNER’S MANUALEXHAUST FLUID EMPTY
The selective catalytic reduction system detects a fault. Thevehicle’s top speed will become limited in the displayeddistance starting at 50 miles (80 km) and count down fromthis point. Refer to your diesel supplement for more informa-tion. Have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
IN XX MILES, SPEEDLIMITED TO 50 MPHEXHAUST FLUIDSYSTEM FAULT
The selective catalytic reduction system detects a fault. Thevehicle’s top speed will become limited upon restarting. Referto your diesel supplement for more information. Have thesystem checked by an authorized dealer.
SPEED LIMITED TO 50MPH UPON RESTARTEXHAUST FLUIDSYSTEM FAULT
The selective catalytic reduction system detects a fault. Thevehicle’s top speed is limited. Refer to your diesel supplementfor more information. Have the system checked by anauthorized dealer.
SPEED LIMITED TO 50MPH EXHAUST FLUIDSYSTEM FAULT
The selective catalytic reduction system detects a fault. Theengine will enter into an idle only mode. Refer to your dieselsupplement for more information. Have the system checkedby an authorized dealer.
ENGINE IDLED SOONEXHAUST FLUIDSYSTEM FAULT SEEMANUAL
The selective catalytic reduction system detects a fault. Theengine will eventually enter into an idle-only mode. Press OKto override the idle mode. Refer to your diesel supplement formore information. Have the system checked by an authorizeddealer.
ENGINE IDLED - SEEOWNER’S MANUALEXHAUST FLUIDSYSTEM FAULT
A fuel filter change is required. See Normal ScheduledMaintenance (page 443).FUEL FILTER CHANGEREQUIRED
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ActionMessage
You must have your vehicle serviced by an authorized dealerif approximately two hours after the EXHAUST OVERLOADEDDRIVE TO CLEAN message has displayed and you have notdriven your vehicle above 30 mph (48 km/h) for at least 20minutes to clean the diesel particulate filter. Refer to yourdiesel supplement for more information.
EXHAUST OVER LIMITSERVICE NOW
You are responsible for assuring that you operate your vehiclein a manner that allows diesel particulate filter cleaning tooccur. Ignoring the EXHAUST OVER LIMIT SERVICE NOWwarning message could lead to reduced drivability andcustomer expense, including damage to the diesel particulatefilter. Your new vehicle warranty may not cover this damage.
The water separator has reached a predetermined capacityand needs draining. Refer to your diesel supplement for moreinformation.
WATER IN FUEL DRAINFILTER SEE MANUAL
A low fuel pressure condition has occurred due to cold, lowfuel level or fuel filters need to be changed. Refer to your dieselsupplement for more information.
LOW FUEL PRESSURE
Doors and Locks
ActionMessage
The door listed is not completely closed.X Door Ajar
Drivetrain
ActionMessage
The electronic locking differential is engaged.LOCKING DIFFERENTIALENGAGED
ELD ENGAGED
The electronic locking differential is disengaged.LOCKING DIFFERENTIALDISENGAGED
ELD DISENGAGED
The electronic locking differential requests a certain speedrequirement to engage.TO ENGAGE LOCKINGDIFFERENTIAL SLOWTO XX MPH/KM/H
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ActionMessage
TO ENGAGE ELD SLOWTO XX MPH/KM/H
The electronic locking differential request the release of theaccelerator pedal in order to engage.TO ENGAGE LOCKINGDIFFERENTIAL RELEASEACCELERATOR PEDAL
TO ENGAGE ELDRELEASE PEDAL
The electronic locking differential requests a certain speedrequirement to engage.SLOW VEHICLE TO XXKM/H FOR ELD
The electronic locking differential requests a certain speedrequirement to engage.SLOW VEHICLE TO XXMPH FOR ELD
An electronic locking differential system fault is present. SeeUsing Four-Wheel Drive (page 151).CHECK LOCKINGDIFFERENTIAL
A reminder to shift into park.SHIFT TO PARK
Engine
ActionMessage
Your vehicle is set to transport mode. The transportmode disables certain vehicle functions to preventbattery discharge.
TRANSPORT MODE CONTACTDEALER
The engine has reduced power in order to help reducehigh coolant temperature See Engine Coolant Check(page 236).
POWER REDUCED TO LOWERENGINE TEMP
Fuel
ActionMessage
An early reminder of a low fuel condition.FUEL LEVEL LOW
The fuel cap may not be properly closed.CHECK FUEL CAP
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