ESP FORD SUPER DUTY 2023 Repair Manual

WHAT IS BLIND SPOT
INFORMATION SYSTEM
Blind spot information system detectsvehicles that may have entered the blindspot zone.
HOW DOES BLIND SPOT
INFORMATION SYSTEM WORK
Blind spot information system usessensors on both sides of your vehicle,detecting rearward from the exteriormirrors to approximately 13 ft (4 m)beyond the rear bumper. The detectionarea extends to approximately 59 ft (18 m)beyond the rear bumper when the vehiclespeed is greater than 30 mph (48 km/h)to alert you of faster approaching vehicles.
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not use the blindspot information system as areplacement for using the interior andexterior mirrors or looking over yourshoulder before changing lanes. Theblind spot information system is not areplacement for careful driving.
WARNING: The system may notoperate properly during severe weatherconditions, for example snow, ice, heavyrain and spray. Always drive with duecare and attention. Failure to take caremay result in a crash.
Note: Blind spot information system doesnot prevent contact with other vehicles. Itdoes not detect parked vehicles,pedestrians, animals or other infrastructure.
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
Blind spot information system does notoperate in park (P) or reverse (R).
The system may not alert you if a vehiclequickly passes through the detection zone.
Note:For vehicles without blind spotinformation system with trailer coverage,aftermarket trailer tow modules or tow barsmay interfere with the system. In thissituation it is recommended that you switchthe system off when you attach a trailer. Forvehicles with a trailer tow module and towbar approved by the manufacturer, thesystem automatically turns off when youattach a trailer.
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Blind spot information system turns onwhen all the following occur:
•You start your vehicle.
•You shift into drive (D).
•The vehicle speed is greater than6 mph (10 km/h).
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Some trailers could cause a slight changein system performance:
•Large box trailers could cause falsealerts to occur when driving next toinfrastructures or near parked cars. Afalse alert could also occur whilemaking a 90-degree turn.
•Trailers that have a width greater than8.5 ft (2.6 m) at the front and have atotal length greater than 20 ft (6 m)could cause delayed alerts when avehicle is passing at high speeds.
•Box trailers that have a width greaterthan 8.5 ft (2.6 m) at the front couldcause early alerts when you pass avehicle.
•Clam shell or v-nose box trailers witha width greater than 8.5 ft (2.6 m) atthe front could cause delayed alertswhen a vehicle traveling the samespeed as your vehicle merges lanes.
Please contact your dealership for moreinformation about trailer blind spotaccessory sensors.
BLIND SPOT INFORMATIONSYSTEM WITH TRAILERCOVERAGE LIMITATIONS
Trailer coverage only supportsconventional trailers. The system turns offif you select a fifth wheel trailer type.
Make sure the trailer width is less than orequal to 8.5 ft (2.6 m) and the length isless than 33 ft (10.1 m). If you input valueshigher, the system turns off.
Some trailers could cause a slight changein system performance:
•Large box trailers could cause falsealerts to occur when driving next toinfrastructures or near parked cars. Afalse alert could also occur whilemaking a 90-degree turn.
•Trailers that have a width greater than8.5 ft (2.6 m) at the front and have atotal length greater than 20 ft (6 m)could cause delayed alerts when avehicle is passing at high speeds.
•Box trailers that have a width greaterthan 8.5 ft (2.6 m) at the front couldcause early alerts when you pass avehicle.
•Clam shell or v-nose box trailers witha width greater than 8.5 ft (2.6 m) atthe front could cause delayed alertswhen a vehicle traveling the samespeed as your vehicle merges lanes.
SETTING A TRAILER LENGTH
Trailer length.A
Trailer width.B
Trailer hitch ball.C
You can set-up a trailer to work with theblind spot information system through thetouchscreen. When setting up a trailer, asequence of screens appear asking fortrailer information.
1.Select type of trailer screen -conventional, fifth wheel or gooseneck.
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WHAT IS EXIT WARNING
Exit warning uses radar sensors to alertyou to traffic objects approaching youropen door.
HOW DOES EXIT WARNING
WORK
Exit warning is designed to detect trafficobjects such as vehicles, cyclists, scootersand motorcycles that approach yourvehicle from the rear and cross into the exitwarning zone. The exit warning zones arelocated along the left and right side of thevehicle and extend slightly past a fullyopen door.
Note:The system is not designed to detectanimals, slow moving pedestrians or anytype of static object.
EXIT WARNING PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: The system is not acrash warning or avoidance system.
WARNING: Always pay attentionto the traffic situation and the areaaround the vehicle.
WARNING: In cold and severeweather conditions the system may notfunction. Rain, snow and spray can alllimit sensor performance.
WARNING: If damage occurs in theimmediate area surrounding the sensor,have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
WARNING: You are responsible forcontrolling your vehicle at all times. Thesystem is designed to be an aid and doesnot relieve you of your responsibility todrive with due care and attention. Failureto follow this instruction could result inthe loss of control of your vehicle,personal injury or death.
WARNING: The system may notdetect objects with surfaces that absorbreflection. Always drive with due careand attention. Failure to take care mayresult in a crash.
EXIT WARNING LIMITATIONS
The exit warning system becomes activeonce you have started your vehicle and thevehicle is not moving. Exit warning is activewith the ignition ON.
Note:Do not use exit warning as areplacement for paying attention whenexiting your vehicle.
Note:The system does not prevent contactwith other vehicles by closing the doorsautomatically.
Note:The system may not inform and/oralert you if a traffic object is approachingtoo quickly or if the parking position preventsdetection.
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Exit Warning Alert
Note:Exit warning is designed to provide avisual and audible alert during an exit whenan occupant opens any door and a trafficobject is approaching on the same side.
EXIT WARNING INDICATORS
When exit warning detects an approachingtraffic object on one side, thecorresponding alert indicator in the exteriormirror is illuminated. If exit warning alertor the optional exit warning prevention areactive, the same alert indicator flashes.See Blind Spot Information SystemIndicators (page 330).
In addition to the mirror indicator there isalso visual indicator in the informationdisplay noting what side a traffic objecthas been detected on.
SWITCHING EXIT WARNING
ON AND OFF
You can switch off the exit warning systemusing the touchscreen.
Exit warning turns off after about 3 minuteswhen you switch your vehicle off. It turnsoff immediately when you lock the doors.When exit warning turns off, a messageappears in the instrument cluster display.
Note:The system remembers the lastsetting when you start your vehicle.
LOCATING THE EXIT WARNING
SENSORS
The sensors for exit warning are mountedbehind the rear bumper on both sides ofyour vehicle.
Note:Keep the sensors free from snow, iceand large accumulations of dirt.
Note:Do not cover the sensors with bumperstickers, repair compound or other objects.
Note:Blocked sensors may affect systemaccuracy.
Note:The system may not correctly operatewhen towing a trailer or bike rack.
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WHAT IS PRE-COLLISION
ASSIST
Pre-collision assist detects and warns ofapproaching hazards in the roadway. Thesystem provides multiple levels ofassistance to help avoid a collision if yourvehicle is rapidly approaching anotherstationary vehicle, a vehicle traveling in thesame direction as yours, or a pedestrian orcyclist within your driving path.
HOW DOES PRE-COLLISION
ASSIST WORK
The system warns the driver of potentialhazards by providing three levels ofassistance.
If your vehicle is rapidly approachingpotential hazards the system provides thefollowing levels of functionality:
1.Alert.
2.Brake Support.
3.Automatic Emergency Braking.
Alert: When active, a flashingvisual warning appears and anaudible warning tone sounds.
Brake Support: The system is designedto help reduce the impact speed bypreparing the brakes for rapid braking. Thesystem does not automatically apply thebrakes. If you press the brake pedal, thesystem could apply additional braking upto maximum braking force, even if youlightly press the brake pedal.
Automatic Emergency Braking:Automatic emergency braking mayactivate if the system determines that acollision is imminent.
Note:If you perceive the pre-collision assistalerts as being too frequent or disturbing,then you can reduce the alert sensitivity.Setting the low sensitivity would result infewer and later warnings of a potentialforward collision. The manufacturerrecommends using the high sensitivitysetting where possible.
Note:Automatic emergency brakingperformance is not affected by thesensitivity setting.
Each system has various levels ofdetection capabilities. See Pre-CollisionAssist Limitations (page 339).
PRE-COLLISION ASSIST
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: You are responsible forcontrolling your vehicle at all times. Thesystem is designed to be an aid and doesnot relieve you of your responsibility todrive with due care and attention. Failureto follow this instruction could result inthe loss of control of your vehicle,personal injury or death.
WARNING: The system does notdetect vehicles moving in a differentdirection or animals. Apply the brakeswhen necessary. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in the loss ofcontrol of your vehicle, personal injury ordeath.
WARNING: The system does notoperate during hard acceleration orsteering. Failure to take care may leadto a crash or personal injury.
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2.Press Driver Assistance.
3.Press Pre-Collision Assist.
4.Press Auto Emergency Braking.
5.Switch the feature on or off.
EVASIVE STEERING ASSIST
WHAT IS EVASIVE STEERINGASSIST
If your vehicle is rapidly approaching a roaduser, evasive steering assist helps you steeraround the road user.
After you turn the steering wheel in anattempt to avoid a crash with the roaduser, the system applies additional steeringtorque to help you steer around the roaduser. After you pass the road user, thesystem applies steering torque when youturn the steering wheel to steer back intothe lane. The system deactivates after youfully pass the road user.
Note:Road users are defined aspedestrians or bicyclists in your vehicle'spath or another stationary vehicle in thesame lane or a vehicle traveling in the samelane in the same direction as you. SeePre-Collision Assist Precautions (page338).
EVASIVE STEERING ASSISTLIMITATIONS
Evasive steering assist only activates whenall the following occur:
•Automatic emergency braking andevasive steering assist are on.
•The system detects a road user aheadand starts to apply the brakes.
•You significantly turn the steeringwheel to steer around a road user.
Note:Evasive steering assist does notautomatically steer around a road user. Ifyou do not turn the steering wheel, evasivesteering assist does not activate.
Note:Evasive steering assist does notactivate if the distance to the road userahead is too small and the system cannotavoid a crash.
SWITCHING EVASIVE STEERINGASSIST ON AND OFF
To switch the system on or off, use thetouchscreen:
1.Press Features on the touchscreen.
2.Press Driver Assistance.
3.Press Pre-Collision Assist.
4.Switch Evasive Steering on or off.
Note:If you switch automatic emergencybraking off, evasive steering assist turns off.
Note:Automatic emergency braking andevasive steering assist turn on every timeyou switch the ignition on.
PRE-COLLISION ASSIST –
TROUBLESHOOTING
PRE-COLLISION ASSIST –WARNING LAMPS
A telltale illuminates in theinstrument cluster display toindicate if the system is disabled,unavailable, or temporarily degraded dueto external environmental conditions.
Note:No action is needed if the telltaleilluminates without a correspondinginformation message. See Pre-CollisionAssist Precautions (page 338).
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WHAT IS DRIVER ALERT
Driver alert alerts you if it determines thatyou are becoming drowsy or if your drivingdeteriorates.
HOW DOES DRIVER ALERT
WORK
Driver Alert calculates your alertness levelbased on your driving behavior in relationto the lane markings and other factorsthrough use of the front camera sensorbehind the interior mirror.
DRIVER ALERT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: You are responsible forcontrolling your vehicle at all times. Thesystem is designed to be an aid and doesnot relieve you of your responsibility todrive with due care and attention. Failureto follow this instruction could result inthe loss of control of your vehicle,personal injury or death.
WARNING: Take regular restbreaks if you feel tired. Do not wait forthe system to warn you.
WARNING: Certain driving stylesmay result in the system warning youeven if you are not feeling tired.
WARNING: In cold and severeweather conditions the system may notfunction. Rain, snow and spray can alllimit sensor performance.
WARNING: The system will notoperate if the sensor cannot track theroad lane markings.
WARNING: If damage occurs in theimmediate area surrounding the sensor,have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
WARNING: The system may notcorrectly operate if your vehicle is fittedwith a suspension kit not approved byus.
WARNING: The system may notoperate properly if the sensor is blocked.Keep the windshield free fromobstruction.
Note:If something is blocking the cameraor damaged the windshield, Driver Alert maynot function.
DRIVER ALERT LIMITATIONS
Driver alert may not function correctly if:
•The sensor cannot track the road lanemarkings.
•Your vehicle's speed is less thanapproximately 40 mph (65 km/h).
SWITCHING DRIVER ALERT ON
AND OFF
1.Press Features on the touchscreen.
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WHAT IS SPEED SIGN
RECOGNITION
Speed sign recognition detects speed limitsigns to inform you of the current speedlimit. Detected speed signs appear in theinstrument cluster display.
HOW DOES SPEED SIGN
RECOGNITION WORK
Speed sign recognition uses a sensorbehind the interior mirror to detect speedsigns.
If your vehicle has speed sign recognitionwith navigation, stored speed sign datamay influence the indicated speed limitvalue.
SPEED SIGN RECOGNITION
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: You are responsible forcontrolling your vehicle at all times. Thesystem is designed to be an aid and doesnot relieve you of your responsibility todrive with due care and attention. Failureto follow this instruction could result inthe loss of control of your vehicle,personal injury or death.
WARNING: In cold and severeweather conditions the system may notfunction. Rain, snow and spray can alllimit sensor performance.
WARNING: The system may notoperate properly if the sensor is blocked.Keep the windshield free fromobstruction.
Note:Do not carry out windshield repairsin the immediate area surrounding thesensor.
Note:If your vehicle has a suspension kitnot approved by Ford, the system may notcorrectly function.
Note:The system may not detect all speedsigns and may incorrectly read signs.
Note:Always fit our original parts whenreplacing headlamp bulbs. Other bulbs mayreduce system performance.
SPEED SIGN RECOGNITION
LIMITATIONS
Speed sign recognition may not operatecorrectly due to:
•Outdated map data.
•Incorrect recognition of speed limits bythe sensor of signs on parallel roads orexit ramps.
•Missed recognition of faded, dirty, ordistorted signs.
SPEED SIGN RECOGNITION
INDICATORS
When the system detects a speed limitsign, it appears in the instrument clusterdisplay.
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SPEED SIGN RECOGNITION –FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why does the speed limit changewithout any sign on the road?
•The speed limit changes due to thespeed limit data stored in the mapdata.
Why does speed sign recognitionshow a wrong speed limit?
•The system shows a wrong speed limitdue to incorrect and outdated mapdata or due to incorrect recognition ofthe speed limits by the camera.
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FIFTH-WHEEL TRAILER HITCH
Your vehicle has a fifth-wheel preppackage. This package enables yourvehicle to accept certain fifth-wheel trailerhitches and gooseneck ball hitches. Thefifth-wheel trailer hitch attaches to the fourmounting pads in the pick-up bed. A 7-pintrailer wiring connector could be in the bedas well. The gooseneck ball hitch is aseparate mounting pad from thefifth-wheel hitch in the center of the bed.
Shorter pick-up boxes provide lessclearance between the cab and thefifth-wheel and gooseneck trailercompared to longer box pick-ups. Whenselecting a trailer and tow vehicle, it iscritical to check that this combinationprovides clearance between the front ofthe trailer and tow vehicle for turns up to90°. Failure to follow this recommendationcould result in the trailer contacting thecab of the tow vehicle during tight turnsthat are typical during low-speed parkingand turning maneuvers. This contact couldresult in damage to the trailer and towvehicle.
Note:Contact an authorized dealer topurchase gooseneck and fifth-wheel hitchesthat are compatible with your vehicle.
Note:The mounting pads in the bed arespecifically designed for certain fifth-wheeltrailer hitches and gooseneck ball hitches.Do not use these mounting pads for otherpurposes.
CONNECTING A TRAILER
Recognizing a Trailer
1.Attach the trailer and wiring connectorto your vehicle.
2.Switch on your vehicle.
3.Set up a profile for the trailer using theSYNC screen.
Note:If your vehicle does not recognize thetrailer, press and hold the brake pedal for afew seconds.
Note:Trailer profiles store trailer types,dimensions, preferences, trailer specificmileage and fuel economy.
Note:Disabling the trailer detectionnotification makes the default trailer profileactive when a connection is detected.
Note:Trailer profiles allows you to setupseveral trailer maintenance reminders andmaintenance intervals for multiple trailercomponents by specifying miles or monthsin service.
Note:Trailer maintenance reminder isdesigned to be an aid and does not relieveyou of your responsibility to follow the trailermanufacturers recommended maintenanceintervals. You are responsible for inputtingmaintenance intervals consistent with thetrailer manufacturer.
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