FORD F250 2013 Owners Manual

MyKey® Messages Action / Description
BUCKLE UP TO
UNMUTE AUDIODisplayed when a MyKey® is in use and
Belt-Minder® is activated.
MYKEY COULD NOT
PROGRAMDisplayed when an attempt is made to
program a spare key using two existing
MyKeys.
Park Aid Messages Action / Description
CHECK REAR PARK
AIDDisplayed when the transmission is in R
(Reverse) and the park aid is disabled.
REAR PARK AID
OFFDisplayed when the rear park aid is disabled
by the driver.
REAR PARK AID ONDisplayed when the rear park aid is enabled.
Off Road Messages Action / Description
HILL DESCENT
CONTROL OFFDisplayed when hill descent control mode
becomes inactive.
FOR HILL
DESCENT REDUCE
SPEEDDisplayed when the vehicle speed requirement
for off-road mode entry has not been met.
FOR HILL
DESCENT SELECT
GEARDisplayed when the driver is able to select a
transmission gear for hill descent mode.
HILL DESCENT -
DRIVER RESUME
CONTROLDisplayed when hill descent control mode is
deactivated and the driver must resume
control.
HILL DESCENT
CONTROL FAULTDisplayed when a hill descent system fault is
present.
HILL DESCENT
CONTROL OFF
SYSTEM COOLINGDisplayed when the hill descent system is
cooling due to overuse.
HILL DESCENT
CONTROL READYDisplayed when the hill descent control switch
is turned on.
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Tire Messages Action / Description
LOW TIRE
PRESSUREDisplays when one or more tires on your
vehicle have low tire pressure.
TIRE PRESSURE
MONITOR FAULTDisplays when the tire pressure monitoring
system is malfunctioning. If the warning stays
on or continues to come on, contact your
authorized dealer.
TIRE PRESSURE
SENSOR FAULTDisplayed when a tire pressure sensor is
malfunctioning, or your spare tire is in use.
For more information on how the system
operates under these conditions refer to the
Wheels and Tireschapter. If the warning
stays on or continues to come on, contact
your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
TIRES NOT
TRAINED - REPEATDisplayed when an error occurs while training
the TPMS. Refer to theWheels and Tires
chapter for more information.
TRAIN LEFT
FRONT TIREDisplayed when training the TPMS.
TRAIN LEFT REAR
TIREDisplayed when training the TPMS.
TRAIN RIGHT
FRONT TIREDisplayed when training the TPMS.
TRAIN RIGHT REAR
TIREDisplayed when training the TPMS.
TRAINING
COMPLETEDisplayed when training of the TPMS system
is complete.
Trailer Messages Action / Description
TRAILER BRAKE
GAIN: XX.X
[OUTPUT]Displays the current gain setting for the trailer
brake.
TRAILER BRAKE
GAIN: XX.X NO
TRAILERDisplays the current gain setting for the trailer
brake when a trailer is not connected.
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Trailer Messages Action / Description
TRAILER BRAKE
MODULE FAULTDisplayed and accompanied by a single chime,
in response to faults sensed by the TBC. Refer
to theTowingchapter for more information.
TRAILER
CONNECTEDDisplayed when a correct trailer connection
(a trailer with electric trailer brakes) is sensed
during a given ignition cycle.
TRAILER
DISCONNECTEDDisplayed when a trailer connection becomes
disconnected, either intentionally or
unintentionally, and has been sensed during a
given ignition cycle. Disregard this status if
your vehicle is not equipped with a factory
installed trailer brake controller. This message
may appear when an aftermarket TBC is used
even when the trailer is connected.
TRAILER SWAY
REDUCE SPEEDDisplayed when the trailer sway control has
detected trailer sway.
WIRING FAULT ON
TRAILERDisplayed if there are certain faults in the
vehicle wiring and trailer wiring/brake system.
Refer to theTowingchapter for more
information.
4WD Messages Action / Description
CHECK 4X4Displayed when a 4X4 system fault is present.
For more information, refer toFour-wheel
drivechapter.
4X4 SHIFT IN
PROGRESSDisplayed when the 4X4 system is making a
shift.
FOR 4X4 LOW
APPLY BRAKEDisplayed when trying to select 4X4 LOW.
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4WD Messages Action / Description
FOR 4X4 LOW
SHIFT TO NDisplayed when 4X4 LOW is selected and the
vehicle is stopped.
FOR 4X4 LOW
SLOW TO 3 MPHDisplayed when 4X4 LOW is selected while the
vehicle is moving.
TO EXIT 4X4 LOW
APPLY BRAKEDisplayed when 2WD is selected from 4X4
LOW mode.
TO EXIT 4X4 LOW
SHIFT TO NDisplayed when 2WD is selected while the
vehicle has been stopped in 4X4 LOW.
TO EXIT 4X4 LOW
SLOW TO 3 MPHDisplayed when 2WD is selected while the
vehicle is operating in 4X4 LOW.
SHIFT DELAYED
PULL FORWARDMay display when shifting to or from 4X4
LOW.
REDUCE
ACCELERATOR TO
PREVENT WHEEL
SLIPDisplayed when the vehicle senses that torque
to the drive wheels has overcome the available
traction.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Radio Frequencies and Reception Factors
AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are:
AM: 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz
FM: 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz
Radio reception factors
Distance and
strengthThe further you travel from an FM station,
the weaker the signal and the weaker the
reception.
TerrainHills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges,
tunnels, freeway overpasses, parking garages,
dense tree foliage and thunderstorms can
interfere with the reception.
Station overloadWhen you pass a ground-based broadcast
repeating tower, a stronger signal may
overtake a weaker one and result in the
audio system muting.
CD and CD Player Information
Note:CD units play commercially pressed 4.75-inch (12 centimeter)
audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility, certain
recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly
when used in Ford CD players.
Note:Do not insert CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels into
the CD player as the label may peel and cause the CD to become
jammed. You should use a permanent felt tip marker rather than
adhesive labels on your homemade CDs. Ballpoint pens may damage
CDs. Please contact your authorized dealer for further information.
Note:Do not use any irregularly shaped discs or discs with a scratch
protection film attached.
Always handle discs by their edges only. Clean the disc with an approved
CD cleaner only. Wipe it from the center of the disc toward the edge.
Do not clean in a circular motion.
Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended
periods.
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MP3 Track and Folder Structure
Audio systems capable of recognizing and playing MP3 individual tracks
and folder structures work as follows:
•There are two different modes for MP3 disc playback: MP3 track
mode (system default) and MP3 folder mode.
•MP3 track mode ignores any folder structure on the MP3 disc. The
player numbers each MP3 track on the disc (noted by the .mp3 file
extension) from T001 to a maximum of T255.Note:The maximum
number of playable MP3 files may be less depending on the structure
of the CD and exact model of radio present.
•MP3 folder mode represents a folder structure consisting of one level
of folders. The CD player numbers all MP3 tracks on the disc (noted
by the .mp3 file extension) and all folders containing MP3 files, from
F001 (folder) T001 (track) to F253 T255.
•Creating discs with only one level of folders helps with navigation
through the disc files.
If you are burning your own MP3 discs, it is important to understand
how the system reads the structures you create. While various files
may be present, (files with extensions other than mp3), only files with
the .mp3 extension are played; other files are ignored by the system.
This enables you to use the same MP3 disc for a variety of tasks on
your work computer, home computer and your in-vehicle system.
In track mode, the system displays and plays the structure as if it were
only one level deep (all .mp3 files play, regardless of being in a specific
folder). In folder mode, the system only plays the .mp3 files in the
current folder.
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AM/FM
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use
extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off
the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your
vehicle. We recommend against the use of any hand-held device while
driving and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the
use of electronic devices while driving.
A.CLK:Press this button to switch the display between the clock and
radio frequency. To set the time:
1. Press and holdCLKuntil the hours start to flash.
2. Press the arrow buttons to adjust the hours. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to
set the minutes.
3. PressCLKagain to exit clock mode.
B.Tune:Press these arrow buttons to manually search through the radio
frequency band. Press and hold for a fast search. In AUDIO mode, press
the buttons to adjust different sound settings.
C.AUDIO:Press this button to access settings for Treble, Middle, Bass,
Fade and Balance.
D.SEEK:Press this button to go to the previous or next strong station
on the frequency band.
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E.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.
F.AM/FM:Press this button to select a frequency band.
G.VOL-PUSH:
•Press this button to switch the system off and on.
•Turn the control to adjust the volume.
AM/FM/CD WITH SYNC®
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use
extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off
the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your
vehicle. We recommend against the use of any hand-held device while
driving and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the
use of electronic devices while driving.
A.Eject:Press this button to eject a CD.
B.CD slot:Insert a CD.
C.Tune:Press this button to manually search through the radio
frequency band. Press and hold for a fast search.
D.Phone:Press this button to access the phone features of the SYNC®
system. See theSYNC®chapter for more information.
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E.MENU:Press this button to access different audio system features.
•If your vehicle is equipped with satellite radio, you can access
different menus by pressingOK.
•Set the time by pressingMENUuntilSET HOURSorSET
MINUTESappears and using the arrow buttons to adjust the time.
•Set the strongest stations on the radio frequency by pressingMENU
untilAUTOSETappears.AUTOSETdoes not override your original
presets.
•RBDSdisplays text transmitted by certain radio stations and
searches for music categories. To search for music categories, turn on
RBDS (by using theSEEKbuttons whenRBDS ON/OFFappears).
Press the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through categories,
then use theSEEKbuttons to begin the search.
•SPEEDVOL(speed compensated volume) allows you to adjust radio
volume to compensate for noise levels when vehicle speed increases.
•Track/Folderis only available on MP3 files when in CD mode. In
track mode, pressing theSEEKarrows allows you to scroll through
all the tracks on the disc. In folder mode, pressing theSEEKarrows
allows you to scroll through all the tracks within the selected folder.
Press theFOLDERbuttons to access other folders.
•COMPRESS(Compression) is only available in CD and MP3 modes.
Switching compression on brings the soft and loud passages together
for a more consistent listening level. Use theSEEKbuttons and up
and down arrow buttons to switch it on and off.
F.AUX:Press this button to access the media features of the SYNC®
system. See theSYNC®chapter for more information.
G.SEEK:
•In radio mode, press and release these buttons to go to the next
(or previous) preset radio station or disc track.
•In CD and MP3 modes, press these buttons to select the next (or
previous) track, or press and hold to advance (or reverse) within the
same track.
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H.Play, Pause and OK:
•Play and Pause allow you to play or pause a track when listening
to a CD.
•OKallows you to confirm commands with phone and media features
of the SYNC system. See theSYNC®chapter for more information.
I.SHUFFLE:Play music on the selected CD or MP3 folder in random
order.
J.Folder:Press this button to access the next folder on an MP3 disc.
K.Folder:Press this button to access the previous folder on an MP3
disc.
L.FF:Press this button to manually fast forward in a CD track or MP3
file.
M.REW:Press this button to manually rewind in a CD track or MP3 file.
N.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.
O.TEXT/SCAN:
•In radio, CD and MP3 modes, press and hold to hear a brief sampling
of radio stations, CD tracks or MP3 files.
•In CD and MP3 modes, press and release to display track title, artist
name and disc title.
Note:In text mode, sometimes the display requires additional text to
show. When theindicatorison,pressTEXT and then use the
SEEK buttons to view the additional display text.
P.AM/FM:Press this button to select a frequency band.
Q.VOL-PUSH:
•Press this button to switch the system off and on.
•Turn it to adjust the volume.
R.CD:Press this button to enter CD or MP3 mode.
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