trailer FORD F-450 2020 Owners Manual

Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal
Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 304
Safety Chains...................................................... 299
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 299
Trailer Lamps...................................................... 303
Trailer Towing Connector................................ 295
When Towing a Trailer..................................... 303
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording............................................ 10
Export Unique Options.................................16
Exterior Mirrors................................................95 Blind Spot Information System...................... 98
Clearance Lamps ................................................. 97
Direction Indicator Mirrors ................................ 97
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 95
Heated Exterior Mirrors ...................................... 97
Memory Mirrors .................................................... 97
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 95
PowerScope ™ Power Telescoping
Mirrors................................................................. 96
Puddle Lamps........................................................ 97
Spot Lamps............................................................ 97
Telescoping Mirrors............................................. 96
Trailer Towing Camera System....................... 97
F
Fastening the Seatbelts...............................37 Fastening the Cinch Tongue............................ 38
Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 39
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................38
Using the Seatbelt with Cinch Tongue (Front Center Seat on Super Cab and
Crew Cab)........................................................... 37
Fire Extinguisher
............................................316
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 417
Floor Mats........................................................313
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 88
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 83
Ford Credit
.........................................................14
US Only..................................................................... 14
Ford Protect....................................................551 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 552Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.
Only)................................................................... 551
Four-Wheel Drive.........................................207
Front Fog Lamps............................................88 Front Fog Lamp Indicator................................. 88
Switching the Front Fog Lamps On or Off........................................................................\
. 88
Fuel and Refueling.......................................178
Fuel Consumption........................................187 Advertised Capacity........................................... 187
Fuel Economy....................................................... 187
Fuel Filter - 6.2L/7.3L...................................371
Fuel Quality - Diesel.....................................181 Biodiesel................................................................. 182
Diesel Fuel Additives ........................................ 183
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Not Required ...........181
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Required (United
States/Canada/Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin
Islands And Other Locales) ....................... 181
Fuel Quality - E85.........................................179 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles.............................................................. 179
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline............................................................ 180
Fuel Quality - Gasoline..............................180 Choosing the Right Fuel.................................. 180
Fuel Shutoff
....................................................316
Fuses................................................................329
Fuse Specification Chart
..........................329
Engine Compartment Fuse Box................... 329
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel........333
G
Garage Door Opener...................................158
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener...........158
Gauges..............................................................101 DEF Gauge............................................................ 103
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..........103
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge.............................. 103
Fuel Gauge............................................................ 103
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge................................................................. 103
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Diesel Messages..................................................
125
Doors and Locks.................................................. 127
Driver Alert............................................................. 128
Drivetrain................................................................ 128
Engine..................................................................... 128
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 129
Keys and Remote Controls............................. 129
Lane Keeping System....................................... 130
Maintenance........................................................ 130
MyKey....................................................................... 131
Off Road.................................................................. 131
Park Aid................................................................... 132
Park Brake.............................................................. 132
Power Steering..................................................... 133
Pre-Collision Assist............................................ 133
Remote Start........................................................ 134
Seats........................................................................\
134
Starting System ................................................. 134
Tailgate................................................................... 134
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................. 135
Trail Control.......................................................... 135
Trailer....................................................................... 136
Installing Child Restraints...........................22 Child Seats.............................................................. 22
Combining Seatbelt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child
Restraints........................................................... 28
Front Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Regular Cab)................................................... 29
Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Crew Cab and Super Cab)...................................... 30
Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outboard Seating Positions (Center
Seating Use) ..................................................... 27
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Except Front Center Position of Super Cab and Crew
Cab)...................................................................... 22
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Front Center Position of Super Cab and Crew
Cab)...................................................................... 24
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)........................................... 26
Using Tether Straps............................................. 28
Instrument Cluster........................................101
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................87
Instrument Panel............................................18
Interior Air Quality........................................146 Interior Lamps
.................................................89
Front Interior Lamp............................................. 89
Rear Interior Lamps............................................ 90
Interior Mirror
...................................................98
Auto-Dimming Mirror......................................... 98
Manual Dimming Mirror..................................... 98
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................317 Connecting the Jumper Cables...................... 317
Jump Starting....................................................... 318
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 317
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 318
K
Keyless Entry
...................................................68
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD.............................................................. 68
Keyless Starting
............................................169
Keys and Remote Controls.........................53
L
Lane Keeping System
................................245
Switching the System On and Off..............246
System Display................................................... 246
System Settings................................................. 246
Troubleshooting.................................................. 247
Lighting Control..............................................86 Flashing the Headlamp High Beam..............87
Headlamp High Beam....................................... 86
Lighting..............................................................86 General Information........................................... 86
Limited Slip Differential.............................215
Load Carrying
................................................265
Load Limit.......................................................265
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................ 269
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 265
Locating the Cabin Air Filter.....................146
Locking and Unlocking.................................65 Activating Intelligent Access............................ 65
Autolock................................................................... 67
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Parking Aids...................................................228
Principle of Operation...................................... 228
Parking Brake.................................................219
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................75 SecuriLock®........................................................... 75
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 75
Perchlorate........................................................14
Phone................................................................521 Android Auto........................................................ 523
Apple CarPlay...................................................... 523
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 522
Text Messaging................................................... 522
Using Your Cell Phone...................................... 522
Post-Crash Alert System
...........................319
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 65
Power Running Boards
.................................77
Power Seats...................................................150
Adjusting the Lumbar Support....................... 151
Adjusting the Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active Motion ........................................ 151
Power Steering Fluid Check
.....................367
Power Take-Off............................................205 Split Shaft Capability...................................... 206
Power Windows.............................................94 Accessory Delay................................................... 95
Bounce-Back......................................................... 94
One-Touch Up or Down.................................... 94
Window Lock......................................................... 95
Pre-Collision Assist
.....................................258
Adjusting the Pre-Collision Assist
Settings............................................................ 260
Blocked Sensors................................................. 261
Distance Indication and Alert....................... 259
Using the Pre-Collision Assist System.............................................................. 258
Protecting the Environment........................17
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 417
R
Rear Axle..........................................................215 Rear Parking Aid...........................................228
Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 229
Rear Seats
.......................................................154
Folding Up the Rear Seat Cushion ..............154
Rear Under Seat Storage................................. 155
Returning the Seat to the Seating Position.............................................................. 155
Rear View Camera
.......................................229
Camera Guidelines........................................... 230
Obstacle Distance Indicator........................... 231
Rear Camera Delay............................................ 231
Using the Rear View Camera System.............................................................. 230
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera................................... 229
Recommended Towing Weights
...........290
Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight for Your Vehicle.............................. 294
Refueling - Diesel.........................................184 Dual Fuel Tanks................................................... 186
Fueling Tips.......................................................... 185
Refueling................................................................ 185
Refueling - Gasoline....................................183 Fuel Filler Cap...................................................... 184
Remote Control..............................................53 Car Finder................................................................ 58
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter..................... 53
Intelligent Access Key......................................... 54
Memory Feature.................................................... 57
Remote Start......................................................... 58
Replacing the Battery......................................... 55
Sounding the Panic Alarm................................ 58
Remote Start.................................................144 Automatic Settings............................................ 145
Removing the Tailgate
...................................71
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............387
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................14
Collision Repairs.................................................... 14
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 14
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 14
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................59
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter..................146
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................327
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Opening the Step..................................................
72
Tailgate...............................................................70
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............429
Terrain Control..............................................226 Principle of Operation...................................... 226
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................324
Tire Care..........................................................392
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 393
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 392
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall........................................................... 394
Temperature A B C............................................ 393
Traction AA A B C............................................... 392
Treadwear............................................................. 392
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
..........409
Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring
System............................................................... 416
Vehicle Tire Pressure Monitoring System............................................................. 409
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 390
Towing a Trailer.............................................272 Load Placement................................................. 273
Towing Points
...............................................320
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.........................................................304
Emergency Towing........................................... 304
Recreational Towing........................................ 304
Towing..............................................................272
Traction Control.............................................221 Principle of Operation....................................... 221
Trail Control Indicators...............................225
Trail Control
....................................................225
Trailer Reversing Aids..................................274 Conventional Trailer Setup............................. 276
Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Trailer Setup................................................................. 278
Positioning Your Vehicle and Trailer............275
Pro Trailer Backup Assist With Trailer Reverse Guidance......................................... 274
Setting Up the System..................................... 275
Troubleshooting - Conventional Trailer................................................................. 282
Troubleshooting - Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Trailer......................................... 287Using Pro Trailer Backup Assist....................
279
Using Trailer Reverse Guidance................... 280
Trailer Sway Control...................................290
Transfer Case Fluid Check
.......................366
Transmission Code Designation............436
Transmission..................................................201
Transporting the Vehicle............................319
Type Approvals
.............................................610
Radio Frequency Certifications for Blind
Spot Information System.......................... 610
U
Under Hood Overview - 6.2L...................338
Under Hood Overview - 6.7L Diesel.............................................................339
Under Hood Overview - 7.3L...................340
Under Seat Storage.....................................165 Front Under Seat Storage Compartment -
Vehicles With Locking Storage.................166
Front Under Seat Storage Compartment - Vehicles Without Locking Storage..........165
Rear Under Seat Storage................................ 166
Universal Garage Door Opener...............158 HomeLink Wireless Control System...........158
USB Port
.........................................................483
Locating the USB Ports................................... 483
Using Adaptive Cruise Control................237 Automatic Cancellation................................... 241
Blocked Sensor................................................... 242
Canceling the Set Speed................................ 240
Changing the Set Speed................................. 240
Detection Issues.................................................. 241
Following a Vehicle........................................... 238
Hilly Condition and Trailer Tow Usage.................................................................. 241
Overriding the Set Speed............................... 240
Resuming the Set Speed................................ 240
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed.............238
Setting the Gap Distance............................... 239
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off........................................................................\
241
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On....................................................................... 238
Switching to Normal Cruise Control...........243
System Not Available....................................... 242
Using Four-Wheel Drive............................207 4WD Indicator Lights........................................ 207
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