auxiliary battery location FORD SUPER DUTY 2012 3.G Quick Reference Guide

rearView camera
(iF equipped)
This system provides a visual display of
the area behind the vehicle. The display
automatically appears on the navigation
screen (if equipped) or in the rear view mirror
when the vehicle is in Reverse (R) and uses
colors (green, yellow and red) to alert you of your proximity to
objects. note: Visibility
aids do not replace the
need to watch where
the vehicle is moving.
reVerse sensing system
(iF equipped)
The reverse sensing system may warn you
if there is an object behind the vehicle that
may be too low for you to see. A warning
tone will sound which increases in frequency
as the object gets closer and then will sound
continuously when the object is less than 10
inches away. The system is active when the
vehicle is in R (Reverse) and traveling less
than 3 mph (5 km/h). note : Visibility aids
do not replace the need to watch where the
vehicle is moving.
engine only
traction control
(all dual rear wheel Vehicles)
This system helps you maintain stability and
steerability of your vehicle, especially on
slippery road surfaces such as snow, ice or
gravel. During traction control operation, the
traction control light will illuminate.
roadside assistance
Your new Ford Super Duty comes with the
assurance and support of 24-hour emergency
roadside assistance.
To receive roadside
assistance in the United States,
call 1 (800) 241-3673.
In Canada,
call 1 (800) 665-2006.
trailer s way (iF equipped)
Trailer sway uses the vehicle’s AdvanceTrac
®
with RSC® system to detect and help reduce
trailer sway by applying brake force at
individual wheels and, if necessary, reducing
engine power. This feature defaults to on. To
turn off, refer to the Message Center section
in the Instrument Cluster chapter of your
Owner’s Guide.
side airBags and saFety
c anopy s ystem
(iF equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with side
airbags and a safety canopy system which
help protect you in the event of a crash.
adjustaBle head restraints
Your vehicle’s front row head restraints can
be adjusted to suit your needs. Simply pull
up to raise the head restraint. To lower, press
the head restraint down while pressing and
holding the guide sleeve adjust/release button.
You may also be able to tilt the head restraint
forward or backward for additional comfort.
Pivot the head restraint forward to the
desired location. After the head restraint
reaches the forward-most tilt position,
pivoting it forward again will release it to
the rearward un-tilted position.
FunCtion
select shiFt automatic™ transmission ( sst)
Your vehicle is equipped with a SST gearshift lever which allows you to change
gears without a clutch. Put the gearshift into M (manual) and pr ess + to upshift
and - to downshift.
To lock gears, put the gearshift lever into D (Overdrive). Press – to lock out the
gears. Only the available gears will be displayed. Press + to unlock the gears. message centerThe message center monitors many vehicle systems and alerts you to potential vehicle
problems and conditions. Your message center also allows you to program and configure
certain features without taking your hands off the wheel. Use the steering wheel controls to
scroll, make selections and adjustments which will appear in the message center display
in the instrument cluster. If equipped with an LCD screen, your main menu selections are:
Gauge Mode, Trip A/B, Fuel Economy, Truck Apps (if equipped), Settings and Information.
turn signal operation
• To operate the left turn signal, push the lever down until it stops and release.
• To operate the right turn signal, push the lever up until it stops and release.
• To indicate a lane change, push the lever up/down to the first stop position and
release. The turn signals will flash three times and stop.
ad Vancetrac® with rsc ® staBility enhancement
system
(all single rear wheel ( srw) Vehicles)
Helps you maintain stability and steerability of your vehicle during a variety of r oad
conditions. Roll Stability Control™ (RSC®) helps to avoid a vehicle roll-over. If your vehicle
becomes stuck, try turning off the AdvanceTrac® system (by pressing the control) to allow
wheel spin and help increase momentum to help dig the vehicle out.
electronic l ocking diFFerential (eld, iF equipped)
The ELD is a device housed in the rear axle which allows both rear wheels to turn at
the same speed. You can engage or disengage the ELD on the fly. When the axle is
disengaged, it will function like a standard rear wheel axle. When it is engaged, the rear
wheels will rotate at the same speed when turning, thereby being helpful on slippery
and/or off road surfaces, particularly when one wheel is on a poor traction surface.
For vehicles with an electronic shift 4WD system, pull the knob on the 4WD control toward
you. The
indicator light will display in the instrument cluster indicating the system
is engaged.
For 2WD vehicles and vehicles equipped with a manual shift 4WD system, tur n the

control to ON. The indicator light will appear in the instrument cluster indicating the system
is engaged.
Use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take your attention off the
road. Ford recommends against the use of any hand-held device while driving and that you
comply with all applicable laws. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of
the vehicle.
t ow/haul s witchTo eliminate excessive transmission shifting, activate the tow/haul feature. This feature also
provides engine exhaust braking in all forward gears when the transmission is in D (Overdrive).
The engine exhaust braking will help slow the vehicle and assist the driver in contr olling the
vehicle when descending a grade. (Exhaust braking available on diesel only .)
center console (iF equipped)
• One 12V power point inside the
storage compartment and one on
the rear of the console
• 110V/150W AC power point outlet
on the rear of the console
tailgate step (iF equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a tailgate
step that allows easy entry into the truck
bed. To use, open the tailgate. Pull the yellow
latch lever to the unlock position to release
the grab handle from its stowed position and
raise the handle upright until you feel it latch
and see the latch lever in the lock position.
(The yellow lever only needs to be used when
releasing the grab handle.) Rotate the center
molding to unlatch the tailgate. Flip open
the panel to widen the step. Always use the
grab handle when stepping up or down on the
tailgate step. Keep the step load (you + load)
below 350 lb. (159 kg).
To close the tailgate step, fold the step panel,
then lift and fully slide the tailgate step into
the tailgate. Slide the latch at the bottom
of the handle, then lower the handle. Never
drive with the step deployed. Ensure that you
fully close and latch the tailgate step before
moving the vehicle.
under seat locking
storage
(iF equipped)
The under seat storage
compartment in the
second row has a
programmable lock
which provides a safe
place to store items.
Use your ignition key
to program the lock.
There is also an auxiliary power point within
the compartment which you can use to power
or charge your electronic devices.
mykey® (iF equipped)
Allows you to program certain driving
restrictions in order to promote good driving
habits. When MyKey
® is programmed, the
following features are adjusted:
• Belt-Minder
® will sound continuously and
the audio will be muted until the safety
belt is buckled.
• Audible and visual low fuel warnings
are provided.
• Audio volume can be limited.
• Vehicle speed can be limited.
• Audible and visual warnings can be
configured at preselected speeds.
• AdvanceTrac
® cannot be programmed off.
s aFety
upFitter controls
(iF equipped)
The Upfitter package provides four
switches which can be customized to
perform additional functions. They provide
8 amps, 12 amps or 20 amps of electrical
battery power.
steering wheel controls Use the arrow controls to scroll through the message center menus and use OK to make
selections. Use SET +/-, RSM and OFF to set and adjust the speed. Use the steering
wheel controls on the right side to adjust volume, media selections and access voice
commands (if equipped).
power adjustaBle Foot
pedals
(iF equipped) Press the control to move the pedals
closer or farther away from you. The
pedals should only be adjusted when
the vehicle is stopped and in P (Park).
electronic shiFt on the Fly s ystem (iF equipped)
This system allows you shift on the fly and select from the following modes:
• 2H (2WD)- Use for general on-road driving.
• 4H (4x4 High)- Use for extra traction. This mode is NOT intended for use on dry pavement.
• 4L (4x4 Low)- Uses extra gearing to provide maximum power to all four wheels at
reduced speeds. This mode is NOT intended for use on dry pavement.
hill descent control (iF equipped)
This allows you to maintain vehicle speed while
descending steep grades in a variety of road
conditions.
To enable, press the hill descent button.
A light in the cluster will illuminate and a chime
will sound. To increase descent speed, press the
accelerator until the desired speed is reached. To
decrease speed, press the brake until the desired
speed is reached. Hill Descent Control can maintain
vehicle speeds on downhill grades and can be
engaged between 2 mph (3 km/h) to 12 mph
(20 km/h). note : Hill descent control requires a
cooling down interval after sustained use.
The
amount of time that the feature can remain active
before cooling varies with conditions.
The system
will provide a warning in the message center and
a chime will sound when the system is about to
disengage for cooling.
At this time, manually apply
the brakes as needed to maintain descent speed.
trailer Brake controller (iF equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a fully integrated electronic trailer brake controller (TBC).
Use the GAIN adjustment buttons (+ , -) and the manual controller lever to make adjustments.
The system will display any necessary messages through your message center. For complete
information on using the TBC, please refer to the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter in your
Owner’s Guide.