audio FORD F250 SUPER DUTY 2016 Owners Manual

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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Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only)..............................................................221
Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly).............................................................222
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart...........................223
Changing a Fuse............................................231
Maintenance
General Information....................................232
Opening and Closing the Hood..............232
Under Hood Overview - 6.2L...................233
Under Hood Overview - 6.8L..................234
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................235
Engine Oil Check..........................................235
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................236
Engine Coolant Check...............................236
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck...........................................................240
Transfer Case Fluid Check........................243
Brake Fluid Check........................................244
Power Steering Fluid Check....................244
Washer Fluid Check....................................244
Fuel Filter........................................................244
Changing the 12V Battery.........................245
Checking the Wiper Blades......................247
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................247
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................247
Removing a Headlamp.............................249
Changing a Bulb..........................................249
Bulb Specification Chart...........................252
Changing the Engine Air Filter................254
Vehicle Care
General Information...................................256
Cleaning Products.......................................256
Cleaning the Exterior..................................256
Waxing..............................................................257
Cleaning the Engine....................................257
Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades..........................................................258
Cleaning the Interior...................................258
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens.......................259
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................259
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............261
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................261
Vehicle Storage.............................................261
Wheels and Tires
General Information...................................264
Tire Care..........................................................267
Using Snow Chains.....................................284
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........284
Changing a Road Wheel...........................290
Technical Specifications............................301
Capacities and Specific-ations
Engine Specifications................................303
Motorcraft Parts..........................................304
Vehicle Identification Number...............305
Vehicle Certification Label......................306
Transmission Code Designation...........306
Capacities and Specifications - 6.2LV8..................................................................307
Capacities and Specifications - 6.8LTriton-30V - V10........................................311
Audio System
General Information.....................................317
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM.......318
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC.............................................................319
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/Touchscreen Display..............................322
Digital Radio..................................................323
Satellite Radio..............................................325
USB Port.........................................................328
Media Hub......................................................328
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
MyKey allows you to program keys withrestricted driving modes to promote gooddriving habits. All but one of the keysprogrammed to the vehicle can beactivated with these restricted modes.
Any keys that have not been programmedare referred to as administrator keys oradmin keys. They can be used to:
•create a MyKey
•program configurable MyKey settings
•clear all MyKey features.
When you have programmed a MyKey, youcan access the following information usingthe information display:
•How many admin keys and MyKeys areprogrammed to your vehicle.
•The total distance your vehicle hastraveled using a MyKey.
Note:All MyKeys are programmed to thesame settings. You cannot program themindividually.
Non-configurable Settings
The following settings cannot be changedby an admin key user:
•Belt-Minder. You cannot disable thisfeature. The audio system will mutewhen the front seat occupants’ safetybelts are not fastened.Note: If yourvehicle is equipped with AM/FM radioonly, then the radio will not mute.
•Early low fuel. The low fuel warning isactivated earlier, giving the MyKey usermore time to refuel.
•Driver assist features, if equipped onyour vehicle, are forced on: parking aid,blind spot information system (BLIS)with cross traffic alert, lane departurewarning and forward collision warningsystem.
Configurable Settings
With an admin key, you can configurecertain MyKey settings when you firstcreate a MyKey and before you recycle thekey or restart the vehicle. You can alsochange the settings afterward with anadmin key:
•A vehicle speed limit can be set.Warnings will be shown in the displayfollowed by an audible tone when yourvehicle reaches the set speed. Youcannot override the set speed by fullydepressing the accelerator pedal or bysetting cruise control.
WARNING
Do not set MyKey maximum speedlimit to a limit that will prevent thedriver from maintaining a safe speedconsidering posted speed limits andprevailing road conditions. The driver isalways responsible to drive in accordancewith local laws and prevailing conditions.Failure to do so could result in accident orinjury.
•Various vehicle speed minders can beset. Once you select a speed, it will beshown in the display, followed by anaudible tone when the preselectedvehicle speed is exceeded.
•Audio system maximum volume of45%. A message will be shown in thedisplay when you attempt to exceedthe limited volume. Also, thespeed-sensitive or compensatedautomatic volume control will bedisabled.Note: If your vehicle isequipped with AM/FM radio only, thenthe radio volume will not be limited.
•Always on setting. When this isselected, you will not be able to turnoff AdvanceTrac (if your vehicle isequipped with this feature).
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ADJUSTING THE STEERING
WHEEL
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheelwhen your vehicle is moving.
Note:Make sure that you are sitting in thecorrect position. See Sitting in the CorrectPosition (page 117).
1. Unlock the steering column.
2.Adjust the steering wheel to the desiredposition.
3. Lock the steering column.
AUDIO CONTROL (If Equipped)
You can operate the following functionswith the control:
Media.A
Volume up.B
Volume down.C
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Seek down or previous.D
Seek up or next.E
Media
Press repeatedly to scroll through availableaudio modes.
Seek, Next or Previous
Press the seek button to:
•Tune the radio to the next or previousstored preset.
•Play the next or the previous track.
Press and hold the seek button to:
•Tune the radio to the next station upor down the frequency band.
•Seek through a track.
VOICE CONTROL (If Equipped)
Voice recognition.A
Phone mode.B
See SYNC™ (page 329). See MyFordTouch™ (page 374).
CRUISE CONTROL (If Equipped)
See Cruise Control (page 183).
INFORMATION DISPLAY
CONTROL
Type 1
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Maintenance
ActionMessage
The engine oil life is nearing its end. See Engine OilCheck (page 235).ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON
The oil life left reaches 0%. See Engine Oil Check(page 235).OIL CHANGE REQUIRED
The brake fluid level is low and the brake system needsinspection immediately. See Brake Fluid Check (page244).
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW
The brake system needs servicing. If the warning stayson or continues to come on, have the system checkedby an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
MyKey®
ActionMessage
MyKey is active.MYKEY ACTIVE DRIVE SAFELY
A MyKey is in use and you cannot turn off the electronicstability control.ADVANCETRAC ALWAYS ON -MYKEY SETTING
A MyKey is in use, the MyKey speed limit is on and yourvehicle speed is approaching 80 mph (130 km/h).VEHICLE NEAR TOP SPEED
A MyKey is in use, the MyKey speed limit is on and yourvehicle speed is 80 mph (130 km/h).VEHICLE AT TOP SPEED -MYKEY SETTING
When starting your vehicle and MyKey is in use and theMyKey speed limit is on.SPEED LIMITED TO 80 MPH
When starting your vehicle and MyKey is in use and theMyKey speed limit is on.SPEED LIMITED TO 130 KM/H
A MyKey is in use, the optional setting is on and yourvehicle exceeds a preselected speed.CHECK SPEED DRIVE SAFELY
A MyKey is in use and Belt-Minder® is active.BUCKLE UP TO UNMUTEAUDIO
An attempt failed to program a spare key using twoexisting MyKeys.MYKEY COULD NOT PROGRAM
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6. Release the parking brake. With yourfoot on the brake pedal and with theA/C on, put the vehicle in D and allowthe engine to idle for at least oneminute.
•If you do not allow the engine torelearn its idle trim, the idle qualityof your vehicle may be adverselyaffected until the idle trim iseventually relearned.
7. Drive the vehicle to complete therelearning process
•The vehicle may need to be driven10 mi (16 km) or more to relearn theidle and fuel trim strategy alongwith the ethanol content for flexiblefuel vehicles.
•For flexible fuel vehicles, if you areoperating on E85, you mayexperience poor starts or aninability to start the engine anddriveability problems until the fueltrim and ethanol content have beenrelearned.
If the battery has been disconnected or anew battery has been installed, the clockand radio settings must be reset once thebattery is reconnected.
Always dispose of automotivebatteries in a responsible manner.Follow your local authorized standardsfor disposal. Call your local authorizedrecycling center to find out more aboutrecycling automotive batteries.
Battery Management System (IfEquipped)
The battery management system (BMS)monitors battery conditions and takesactions to extend battery life. If excessivebattery drain is detected, the system maytemporarily disable certain electricalfeatures to protect the battery. Thoseelectrical accessories affected include therear defrost, heated/cooled seats, climate
control fan, heated steering wheel, audioand navigation system. A message may beshown in the information displays to alertthe driver that battery protection actionsare active. These messages are only fornotification that an action is taking place,and not intended to indicate an electricalproblem or that the battery requiresreplacement.
Electrical accessory installation
To ensure proper operation of the BMS,any electrical devices that are added tothe vehicle should not have their groundconnection made directly at the negativebattery post. A connection at the negativebattery post can cause inaccuratemeasurements of the battery conditionand potential incorrect system operation.
Note:Electrical or electronic accessoriesadded to the vehicle by the dealer or theowner may adversely affect batteryperformance and durability, and may alsoaffect the performance of other electricalsystems in the vehicle.
When a battery replacement is required,the battery should only be replaced witha Ford recommended replacement batterywhich matches the electrical requirementsof the vehicle. After battery replacement,or in some cases after charging the batterywith the external charger, the BMS requireseight hours of vehicle sleep time (key offwith doors closed) to relearn the newbattery state of charge. Prior to relearningthe state of charge, the BMS may disableelectrical features (to protect the battery)earlier than normal.
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Maintenance

GENERAL INFORMATION
Radio Frequencies and ReceptionFactors
AM and FM frequencies are established bythe Federal Communications Commission(FCC) and the Canadian Radio andTelecommunications Commission (CRTC).Those frequencies are:
•AM: 530, 540-1700, 1710 kHz
•FM: 87.9-107.7, 107.9 MHz
Radio Reception Factors
The further you travel from an AM or FM station, theweaker the signal and the weaker the reception.Distance and strength
Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freewayoverpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage andthunderstorms can interfere with the reception.
Terrain
When you pass a ground-based broadcast repeatingtower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one andresult in the audio system muting.
Station overload
CD and CD Player Information
Note:CD units play commercially pressed4.75-inch (12 centimeter) audio compactdiscs only. Due to technical incompatibility,certain recordable and re-recordablecompact discs may not function correctlywhen used in Ford CD players.
Note:Do not insert CDs with homemadepaper (adhesive) labels into the CD playeras the label may peel and cause the CD tobecome jammed. You should use apermanent felt tip marker rather thanadhesive labels on your homemade CDs.Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Pleasecontact an authorized dealer for furtherinformation.
Note:Do not use any irregularly shapeddiscs or discs with a scratch protection filmattached.
Always handle discs by their edges only.Clean the disc with an approved CDcleaner only. Wipe it from the center of thedisc toward the edge. Do not clean in acircular motion.
Do not expose discs to direct sunlight orheat sources for extended periods.
MP3 Track and Folder Structure
Audio systems capable of recognizing andplaying MP3 individual tracks and folderstructures work as follows:
•There are two different modes for MP3disc playback: MP3 track mode(system default) and MP3 foldermode.
•MP3 track mode ignores any folderstructure on the MP3 disc. The playernumbers each MP3 track on the disc(noted by the .mp3 file extension) fromT001 to a maximum of T255. Themaximum number of playable MP3files may be less depending on thestructure of the CD and exact modelof radio present.
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•MP3 folder mode represents a folderstructure consisting of one level offolders. The CD player numbers all MP3tracks on the disc (noted by the .mp3file extension) and all folderscontaining MP3 files, from F001(folder) T001 (track) to F253 T255.
•Creating discs with only one level offolders helps with navigation throughthe disc files.
If you are burning your own MP3 discs, it isimportant to understand how the systemreads the structures you create. Whilevarious files may be present, (files withextensions other than mp3), only files withthe .mp3 extension are played; other filesare ignored by the system. This enablesyou to use the same MP3 disc for a varietyof tasks on your work computer, homecomputer and your in-vehicle system.
In track mode, the system displays andplays the structure as if it were only onelevel deep (all .mp3 files play, regardlessof being in a specific folder). In foldermode, the system only plays the .mp3 filesin the current folder.
AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH:
AM/FM
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, crash andinjury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. We recommendagainst the use of any hand-held devicewhile driving and encourage the use ofvoice-operated systems when possible.Make sure you are aware of all applicablelocal laws that may affect the use ofelectronic devices while driving.
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CLK: Press this button to switch the display between the clock and radiofrequency. To set the time, press and hold the button until the hours start toflash. Press the arrow buttons (B) to adjust the hours, then repeat to set theminutes. Press CLK again to exit clock mode.
A
Tune: Press these arrow buttons to manually search through the radio frequencyband. Press and hold for a fast search. In AUDIO mode, press the buttons toadjust different sound settings.
B
AUDIO: Press this button to access settings for Treble, Middle, Bass, Fade andBalance.C
SEEK: Press this button to go to the previous or next strong station on thefrequency band.D
Memory presets: Store your favorite radio stations. To store a radio station,tune to the station, then press and hold a preset button until sound returns.E
AM/FM: Press this button to select a frequency band.F
VOL-PUSH: Press the button to switch the system on and off. Turn the controlto adjust the volume.G
AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH:
AM/FM/CD/SYNC
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, crash andinjury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. We recommendagainst the use of any hand-held devicewhile driving and encourage the use ofvoice-operated systems when possible.Make sure you are aware of all applicablelocal laws that may affect the use ofelectronic devices while driving.
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