brake FORD F250 2013 User Guide

ADJUSTABLE PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with
feet on the pedals while the vehicle is moving.
The control is located on the left side of the steering column. Press and
hold the appropriate control to move the pedals.
A. Farther
B. Closer
The pedal positions are saved and recalled with the memory feature
(if equipped). Refer to theSeatschapter.
The pedals should only be adjusted when the vehicle is parked.
AB
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INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel and all applicable
lit components in the vehicle during
headlamp and parking lamp
operation.
•Tapthetoporbottomofthe
control to brighten/dim all
interior lit components
incrementally, or
•Press and hold at the first position the top or bottom of the control
until the desired lighting level is reached.
•Press and hold the top of the control to the full on position to activate
the “dome on” feature. This will turn on the interior courtesy lights.
The lights will remain on until the bottom of the control is pressed.
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRL) (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:Always remember to switch your headlamps on in
low light situations or during inclement weather. The system
does not activate the tail lamps and may not provide adequate lighting
during these conditions. Failure to activate your headlamps under these
conditions may result in a collision.
The system switches the headlamps on with a reduced output in daylight
conditions.
To switch the system on:
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Switch the lighting control to the off or parking lamp position.
3. Disengage the parking brake.
4. Make sure the transmission selector lever is not in position P.
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WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and indicators will alert you to a vehicle
condition that may become serious. Some lamps will illuminate when you
start your vehicle to make sure they work. If any lamps remain on after
starting your vehicle, refer to the respective system warning lamp for
further information.
Note:Some warning indicators appear in the information display and
function the same as a warning lamp but do not display when you start
your vehicle.
Airbag – Front
If it fails to illuminate on startup, continues to flash or remains
on, it indicates a malfunction. Have the system checked by
your authorized dealer. A chime will sound when there is a
malfunction in the indicator light.
Anti-Lock Braking System
If it illuminates when you are driving, this indicates a
malfunction. You will continue to have the normal braking
system (without ABS) unless the brake warning lamp is also
illuminated. Have the system checked by your authorized dealer.
Battery
If it illuminates while driving, it indicates a malfunction. Switch
off all unnecessary electrical equipment and have the system
checked by your authorized dealer
Brake System
It will illuminate when the parking brake is engaged and the
ignition is on.
If it illuminates when you are driving, check that the parking brake is not
engaged. If the parking brake is not engaged, this indicates low brake
fluid level or a brake system malfunction. Have the system checked
immediately by your authorized dealer.
WARNING:Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning
light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking
performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle.
Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Driving extended distances with the parking brake engaged can cause
brake failure and the risk of personal injury.
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4X2
Illuminates momentarily when two-wheel drive high is selected.
If the light fails to display when the ignition is turned on, or
remains on, have the system serviced immediately by your
authorized dealer.
4X4 LOW
Illuminates when four-wheel drive low is engaged. If the light fails
to display when the ignition is turned on, or remains on, have the
system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer.
4X4 HIGH
Illuminates when four-wheel drive high is engaged. If the light fails
to display when the ignition is turned on, or remains on, have the
system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer.
Diesel Warning Lights:If your vehicle is equipped with a diesel engine,
it has some unique warning lights; refer to theInstrument Clusterin
your diesel supplement for detailed information on their function.
•Glow plug pre-heat
•Waterinfuel
•Diesel exhaust fluid
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
Key In Ignition Warning Chime
Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the off or accessory
position and the driver’s door is opened.
Keyless Warning Alert (If Equipped)
Sounds when the keyless vehicle is in RUN and the driver’s door is opened.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off
(the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened.
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the parking brake on and drive your vehicle.
If the warning chime remains on after you have released the parking
brake, have the system checked by your authorized dealer immediately.
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•TIMER: Displays the trip elapsed drive time. Press and release RESET
to pause the timer. Press and hold RESET to reset the timer.
•TBC GAIN (if equipped): Displays the level of trailer brake gain or if
the trailer is not connected.
•EXHAUST FILTER (Diesel only): For more information, refer to the
Diesel exhaust system: oxidation catalyst/diesel particulate filter
systemin your diesel supplement for more information.
System Check and Vehicle Feature Customization
Press the SETUP button repeatedly to cycle the message center through
the following features:
Note:Some options may appear slightly different or not at all if the
items are optional.
Note:When returning to the SETUP menu and a non-English language
has been selected, HOLD RESET FOR ENGLISH will be displayed to
change back to English. Press and hold the RESET button to change
back to English.
SETUP
RESET FOR
SYSTEM CHECKpress the
RESET buttonOIL LIFE
EXHAUST FLUID LEVEL
(Diesel only)
ENGINE HOURS
ENGINE IDLE HOURS
CHARGING SYSTEM
DOOR
BRAKE SYSTEM
TBC GAIN = XX.X
FUEL LEVEL
MYKEY DISTANCE
MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED
ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED
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3. The compass is now calibrated.
•RESET FOR REMOTE START (if equipped)
•REAR PARK AID (if equipped): This feature sounds a warning tone to
warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper, and functions only
when R (Reverse) gear is selected.
•TBC MODE (if equipped): Allows you to choose the trailer brake
mode.
•TRAILER SWAY (if equipped): This feature uses the electronic
stability control to mitigate trailer sway.
•LANGUAGE = ENGLISH / SPANISH / FRENCH: Allows you to choose
which language the message center will display in.
Waiting four seconds or pressing the RESET button cycles the message
center through each of the language choices.
Press the RESET button to set the language choice.
Information Display Controls (Type 2)
•Press the up and down arrow
buttons to scroll through and
highlight the options within a
menu.
•Press the right arrow button to
enter a sub-menu.
•Press the left arrow button to
exit a menu.
•Press the OK button to choose
and confirm a setting/messages.
Main menu
You can access the menus using the information display control.
•Gauge Mode
•Trip A/B
OK
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Truck Apps (cont’d)
Trailer
(cont’d)Active trailer name or default trailer
Accumulated trailer distance
Trailer gain and output
Trailer disconnected. 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.
Press OK for
optionsOptions
Change
Active
TrailerWhen this is highlighted,
press the right arrow key
to change the currently
selected trailer. Use the up
and down arrows to select
a trailer and press the OK
button to choose the
highlighted trailer.
Adding a new trailer– Use
the up/down arrows to
highlight New Trailer and
press the right arrow key to
enter the New Trailer input
screen. Use the up/down
arrow keys to choose alpha,
numeric and symbol
characters and then press
the right arrow to move the
character space over.
Continue adding characters
as needed. Press the left
arrow to go back and change
a previously selected
character. When finished
with the new trailer name,
press OK to accept the new
trailer name.
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Truck Apps (cont’d)
Trailer
(cont’d)Press OK for
optionsConnection
Checklist
(if equipped)
Conventional, Fifth Wheel
and Gooseneck. Use the
up/down arrows to highlight
one of these choices and
press OK to display the
connection checklist.
Follow the on-screen
instructions to go through
the connections list.
Delete
TrailerUse the up/down arrows to
highlight the trailer you
want to delete and press
OK to delete. Follow the
on-screen prompts to exit
or confirm delete.
Information
ScreenTow Haul mode, Trailer
Brake Controller.
Rename
TrailerUse the up/down buttons
to highlight a trailer and
press OK to select it. Use
the up/down arrow buttons
to change the characters
as needed. When done,
press OK to accept the
change.
Reset Trailer
Mileage /
Kilometers
(if equipped)Use the up/down buttons
to select a trailer, then
press and hold OK to
reset the trailer mileage
(kilometers).
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Settings
In this mode, you can configure different driver setting choices.
Note:Some items are optional and may not appear.
Settings
Driver Assist Rear Park Aid On/Off
Rear Video
CameraCamera Delay On/Off
Trailer Brake
ModeElectric or Elect. Over Hydraulic
Trailer Sway
ControlOn/Off
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AdvanceTrac® /
Traction Control
MessagesAction / Description
TRACTION
CONTROL OFFDisplayed when the traction control has been
disabled by the driver. Refer to theTraction
Controlchapter for more information.
Alarm/Security
MessagesAction / Description
TO STOP ALARM
START VEHICLEDisplayed when the perimeter alarm system is
armed and the vehicle is entered using the key
on the driver’s side door. In order to prevent
the perimeter alarm system from triggering,
the ignition must be turned to start or on
before the 12 second chime expires.
SECURITY SYSTEM
FAULTDisplayed when the security system has
detected a fault. See your authorized dealer
for service.
Brake System
MessagesAction / Description
BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL LOWIndicates the brake fluid level is low and the
brake system should be inspected immediately.
Refer toBrake fluidin theMaintenance
chapter.
CHECK BRAKE
SYSTEMDisplayed when the brake system needs
servicing. If the warning stays on or continues
to come on, contact your authorized dealer as
soon as possible.
PARK BRAKE
ENGAGEDDisplayed when the parking brake is set and
the vehicle is in motion.
WARNING:When the CLEANING EXHAUST FILTER message
appears in the message center, do not park near flammable
materials, vapors or structures until filter cleaning is complete.
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