climate control FORD F250 2014 Owners Manual

Lighting
Lighting Control..............................................65
Autolamps........................................................65
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................66
Daytime Running Lamps
............................66
Front Fog Lamps............................................67
Direction Indicators........................................67
Interior Lamps
.................................................67
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows
.............................................69
Global Opening...............................................70
Exterior Mirrors................................................70
Interior Mirror....................................................72
Sun Visors..........................................................73
Moonroof...........................................................73
Instrument Cluster
Gauges................................................................75
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................77
Audible Warnings and Indicators............80
Information Displays
General Information
.......................................81
Information Messages
..................................92
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control
............................103
Automatic Climate Control......................104
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate
.........................................................105
Heated Windows and Mirrors
..................106
Remote Start.................................................106
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position
.................108
Head Restraints............................................108
Manual Seats
..................................................110
Power Seats
......................................................111 Memory Function
............................................111
Rear Seats
........................................................112
Heated Seats...................................................115
Ventilated Seats
............................................116
Front Seat Armrest
........................................117
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................118
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener................119
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points.................................127
Storage Compartments
Center Console
..............................................129
Overhead Console........................................129
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information
....................................130
Ignition Switch
...............................................130
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................131
Engine Block Heater.....................................132
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions
.......................................134
Fuel Quality
.....................................................135
Running Out of Fuel
....................................136
Refueling..........................................................136
Fuel Consumption
........................................138
Emission Control System..........................139
Transmission
Automatic Transmission
............................142
Power Take-Off
.............................................148
Four-Wheel Drive
Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................149
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Sounding a Panic Alarm
Note:
The panic alarm will only operate
when the ignition is off. Press the button to activate the
alarm. Press the button again or
turn the ignition on to deactivate
it.
Remote Start (If Equipped) WARNING
To avoid exhaust fumes, do not use
remote start if your vehicle is parked
indoors or areas that are not well
ventilated. Note:
Do not use remote start if your vehicle
is low on fuel. The remote start button is on the
transmitter.
This feature allows you to start your
vehicle from outside the vehicle. The
transmitter has an extended operating
range.
Vehicles with automatic climate control
can be set to operate when you remote
start the vehicle. See
Climate Control
(page 103). A manual climate control
system will run at the setting it was set to
when you switch the vehicle off.
Many states and provinces have
restrictions for the use of remote start.
Check your local and state or provincial
laws for specific requirements regarding
remote start systems.
The remote start system will not work if:
• the ignition is on
• the alarm system is triggered
• you disable the feature
• the hood is open
• the transmission is not in
P •
the vehicle battery voltage is too low
• the service engine soon indicator is on.
Remote Starting the Vehicle
Note: You must press each button within
three seconds of each other. Your vehicle
will not remote start and the horn will not
sound if you do not follow this sequence. The label on your transmitter details the
starting procedure.
To remote start your vehicle:
1. Press the lock button to lock all the
doors.
2. Press the remote start button twice. The exterior lamps will flash twice.
The horn will sound if the system fails to
start.
Note: If you remote start your vehicle with
an integrated keyhead transmitter, you must
switch the ignition on before driving your
vehicle. If you remote start your vehicle with
an intelligent access transmitter, you must
press the
START/STOP button on the
instrument panel once while applying the
brake pedal before driving your vehicle.
The power windows will not work during
the remote start and the radio will not turn
on automatically.
The parking lamps will remain on and the
vehicle will run for 5, 10, or 15 minutes,
depending on the setting.
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
Defrost: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and demister
vents. You can also use this setting to defog and clear the windshield of a thin
covering of ice.
A
Rear defrost and heated mirrors: Turns the heated mirrors off and on as well
as the heated rear window, if your vehicle has that feature. See
Heated
Windows and Mirrors (page 106).
B
Air distribution control:
Press to set the air distribution to a position. Floor
and defrost distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, demister
vents and floor vents. Panel distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
Panel and floor distributes air through the instrument panel vents, floor vents,
and demister vents. Floor distributes air through the floor vents.
C
A/C:
Press to turn air conditioning off and on. Air conditioning cools the vehicle
using outside air. To improve air conditioning when starting your vehicle, drive
with the windows slightly open for two to three minutes.
D
Recirculated air:
Press to switch between outside air and recirculated air.
When the air in the passenger compartment is recirculating, the LED on the
button illuminates. Using recirculated air can reduce the time needed to cool
the interior and reduce unwanted odors from entering your vehicle.
E
MAX A/C:
Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel vents to
cool the vehicle. This position is more economical and efficient than normal
A/C.
F
Temperature control:
Controls the temperature of the air circulated in your
vehicle. Turn to select the desired temperature.
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Fan speed control: Controls the volume of air circulated in your vehicle. Turn
to select the desired fan speed.
H
Power:
Press to switch the system off and on. When the system is off, outside
air cannot enter the vehicle and the windshield may fog up.
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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL Power and Driver temperature control:
Press to turn the climate control
system off and on. When the system is off, outside air cannot enter the vehicle.
Turn to increase or decrease the air temperature for the driver side of the vehicle.
This control also adjusts the passenger side temperature when dual zone
operation is disengaged.
A
Rear defrost:
Turns the heated windows and mirrors off and on. See Heated
Windows and Mirrors (page 106).
B
Defrost:
Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and demister
vents. You can also use this setting to defog and clear the windshield of a thin
covering of ice.
C
Air distribution control:
Press to set the air distribution to a position. Floor
and defrost distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, demister
vents and floor vents. Panel distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
Panel and floor distributes air through the instrument panel vents, floor vents,
and demister vents. Floor distributes air through the floor vents.
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A/C: Press to turn air conditioning off and on. Air conditioning cools the vehicle
using outside air. To improve air conditioning when starting your vehicle, drive
with the windows slightly open for two to three minutes. Use air conditioning
with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Note:
Air
conditioning turns on automatically in MAX A/C, defrost and floor and defrost
modes.
E
MAX A/C:
Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel vents to
cool the vehicle. This position is more economical and efficient than normal air
conditioning. When in MAX A/C mode, pressing
MAX A/C returns you to your
previous settings.
F
Recirculated air:
Press to switch between outside air and recirculated air.
When the air currently in the passenger compartment is recirculating, the LED
on the button illuminates. Using recirculated air can reduce the time needed to
cool the interior and reduce unwanted odors from entering your vehicle. Even
when you do not select this button, air may still recirculate in some instances
in order to reduce vehicle warm-up time in cold conditions or to cool down time
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in hot conditions. Note: Recirculated air engages automatically when you select
MAX A/C
, or turn on manually in any airflow mode except defrost. Note: You
may notice changes in sound between recirculated mode and other airflow
modes. Note:
For better cooling in hot conditions, recirculated air automatically
engages when the air distribution control is in panel or panel and floor modes
and the air conditioning is on. You can switch to fresh air by pressing the
recirculated air button again.
PASS TEMP:
Press to switch between single and dual zone. Turn to increase
or decrease the air temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle.
H
Fan speed control +:
Press to increase the volume of air circulated in your
vehicle.
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AUTO:
Press to turn on fully automatic operation. Select the desired
temperature using the temperature control. The system automatically
determines fan speed, air distribution, A/C operation, and outside or recirculated
air, to heat or cool the vehicle to maintain the selected temperature.
J
Fan speed control -:
Press to decrease the volume of air circulated in your
vehicle.
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HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE
Note: To reduce fogging of the windshield
during humid weather, adjust the air
distribution control to the windshield air
vents position. Increase the temperature
and fan speed to improve clearing, if
required. Note:
To reduce humidity build-up inside
your vehicle, do not drive with the system
switched off or with recirculated air always
switched on.
Note: Do not place objects under the front
seats as this may interfere with the airflow
to the rear seats.
Note: Remove any snow, ice or leaves from
the air intake area at the base of the
windshield.
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Note:
You may feel a small amount of air
from the floor air vents regardless of the air
distribution setting.
During extreme high ambient temperatures
when idling stationary for extended periods
in gear, it is recommended to run the A/C
in the MAX A/C mode, adjust the blower
fan speed to the lowest setting and put
the vehicle ’s transmission into position P
to continue to receive cool air from your
A/C system.
For maximum cooling performance in
AUTO (automatic climate system) or
panel mode, press
MAX A/C.
For maximum cooling performance in
panel and floor mode:
1. Adjust the temperature control to the coolest setting.
2. Select
A/C and recirculated air to
provide colder airflow.
3. Set the fan to the highest speed initially, and then adjust to maintain
comfort.
To aid in side window defogging and
demisting in cold or humid weather:
1. Select the floor and panel mode.
2. Press
A/C.
3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.
4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.
5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents
toward the side windows.
6. To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents
located in the middle of the instrument
panel. HEATED WINDOWS AND
MIRRORS
Heated Rear Window
(If Equipped)
Note: The engine must be running to use
this feature.
Note: If your vehicle is equipped with a
sliding rear window, the feature still
operates when you open the window.
Press the button to clear the rear window
of thin ice and fog. Press the button again
within 10 minutes to switch it off. It
switches off automatically after 10
minutes, or when you switch the ignition
off.
Do not use razor blades or other sharp
objects to clean the inside of the rear
window or to remove decals from the
inside of the rear window. This may
cause damage to the heated grid lines.
Your warranty does not cover this
damage.
Heated Exterior Mirror
(If Equipped)
Note: Do not remove ice from the mirrors
with a scraper or attempt to readjust the
mirror glass that has frozen in place. These
actions could cause damage to the glass
and mirrors.
Note: Do not clean the housing or glass of
any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum-based cleaning products.
The heated mirrors remove ice, mist and
fog when you switch on the heated rear
window.
REMOTE START
(IF EQUIPPED)
The climate control system adjusts the
cabin temperature during remote start.
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You cannot adjust the system during
remote start operation. Turn the ignition
on to return the system to its previous
settings. You can now make adjustments.
You will need to turn certain
vehicle-dependent features back on, such
as:
•
heated seats
• cooled seats
• heated steering wheel
• heated mirrors
• heated rear window.
You can adjust the settings using the
information display controls. See
Information Displays (page 81).
Automatic Settings
You can set the climate control to operate
in AUTO mode through the information
display setting: Remote Start > Climate
Control > Heater-A/C > Auto. The climate
control system automatically sets the
interior temperature to 72°F (22°C).
In hot weather, the system is set to 72°F
(22°C). Cooled seats are set to high (if
available, and selected to AUTO in the
information display).
In moderate weather, the system either
heats or cools (based on previous
settings). The rear defroster, heated
mirrors, heated seats and cooled seats do
not automatically turn on.
In cold weather, the system is set to 72°F
(22°C). The heated seats and heated
steering wheel are set to high (if available,
and selected to AUTO in the information
display). The rear defroster and heated
mirrors automatically turn on. Heated and Cooled Devices
The climate control system controls other
heated and cooled devices inside the
vehicle. You can switch these devices on
(if available, and selected to AUTO in the
information displays) during remote start.
Heated devices usually switch on during
cold weather, and cooled devices during
hot weather. If your vehicle is equipped
with a diesel engine and a supplemental
heater, the supplemental heater also turns
on.
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Do not crank the engine for more than 10
seconds at a time as starter damage may
occur. If the engine fails to start, turn the
key to off and wait 30 seconds before
trying again.
Do not use starting fluid such as ether in
the air intake system. Such fluid could
cause immediate explosive damage to the
engine and possible personal injury.
If you should experience cold weather
starting problems on E85 ethanol, and
neither an alternative brand of E85 ethanol
nor an engine block heater is available, the
addition of unleaded gasoline to your tank
improves cold starting performance. Your
vehicle is designed to operate on E85
ethanol alone, unleaded gasoline alone, or
any mixture of the two.
If the Engine Fails to Start Using the
Preceding Instructions (Flexible Fuel
Vehicles Only)
1. Press and hold down the accelerator
one-third to one-half the way to the
floor, then crank the engine.
2. When the engine starts, release the key, then gradually release the
accelerator pedal as the engine speeds
up. If the engine still fails to start,
repeat Step 1.
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes WARNING
If you smell exhaust fumes inside
your vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by your authorized dealer
immediately. Do not drive your vehicle if
you smell exhaust fumes. Carbon
monoxide is present in exhaust fumes.
Take precautions to avoid its dangerous
effects. Important Ventilating Information
If you stop your vehicle and the leave the
engine idling for long periods of time, we
recommend that you do one of the
following:
•
Open the windows at least 1 inch (2.5
centimeters)
• Set your climate control to outside air.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF
EQUIPPED) WARNINGS
Failure to follow engine block heater
instructions could result in property
damage or serious personal injury.
Do not use your heater with
ungrounded electrical systems or
two-pronged adapters. There is a risk
of electrical shock. Note:
The heater is most effective when
outdoor temperatures are below 0°F
(-18°C).
The heater acts as a starting aid by
warming the engine coolant. This allows
the climate control system to respond
quickly. The equipment includes a heater
element (installed in the engine block) and
a wire harness. You can connect the
system to a grounded 120-volt AC
electrical source.
We recommend that you do the following
for a safe and correct operation:
• Use a 16-gauge outdoor extension cord
that is product certified by
Underwriter ’s Laboratory (UL) or
Canadian Standards Association
(CSA). This extension cord must be
suitable for use outdoors, in cold
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It is acceptable to have your two-wheel
drive vehicle towed with the front wheels
on the ground (without dollies) and the
rear wheels off the ground.
We recommend towing a four-wheel drive
vehicle with all wheels off the ground, such
as using a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed
equipment. However, it is acceptable to
use a wheel lift to raise the rear of your
vehicle so long as, depending on vehicle
configuration, you perform the following
before towing:
•
If your vehicle is equipped with a
manual-shift transfer case, make sure
the front wheel hub locks are in the
FREE position before towing.
• If your vehicle is equipped with an
electronic shift-on-the-fly transfer
case, make sure you turn the
four-wheel drive control to the
2H
position before towing.
Note: Towing an electronic shift-on-the-fly
four-wheel drive vehicle with the front
wheels on the ground without disengaging
the front hubs may cause damage to the
automatic transmission.
Note: Towing a two-wheel drive vehicle or
an electronic shift-on-the-fly four-wheel
drive vehicle with the rear wheels on the
ground for more than 50 miles (80 km) or
faster than 35 mph (56 km/h) may cause
damage to the automatic transmission.
Note: Using wheel lift equipment to tow a
dual rear wheel vehicle requires removing
an outer rear wheel before towing. TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS
Emergency Towing
If your vehicle becomes inoperable
(without access to wheel dollies,
car-hauling trailer, or flatbed transport
vehicle), it can be flat-towed (all wheels
on the ground, regardless of the powertrain
and transmission configuration) under the
following conditions:
•
Your vehicle is facing forward for
towing in a forward direction.
• Place the transmission in position
N. If
you cannot move the transmission into
N
, you may need to override it. See
Transmission (page 142).
• Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
• Maximum distance is 50 miles (80
kilometers).
Recreational Towing
Note: Put your climate control system in
recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering your vehicle. See
Climate Control
(page 103).
Follow these guidelines if you have a need
for recreational towing, such as towing
your vehicle behind a motorhome. We
designed these guidelines to prevent
damage to your transmission.
Two-wheel Drive Vehicles and
Four-wheel Drive Vehicles Equipped
with an Electronic-shift Transfer Case
Do not tow your vehicle with any wheels
on the ground, as vehicle or transmission
damage may occur. It is recommended to
tow your vehicle with all four (4) wheels
off the ground, such as when using a
car-hauling trailer. Otherwise, you cannot
tow your vehicle.
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Protected components
Fuse amp rating
Fuse or relay number
Parking lamp relay, Trailer tow parking
lamp relay
15A
30
Trailer brake controller (brake signal),
Customer access
5A
31
Moonroof motor, Telescoping mirror
switch, Auto dimming mirrors, Power
inverter, Driver and passenger door lock
switch illumination, Rear heated seat
switch illumination, Driver and passenger
smart window motor, Passenger window
switch
15A
32
Restraint control module
10A
33
Heated steering wheel module, Rear
heated seats module
10A
34
Select shift switch, Reverse park aid
module, Trailer brake control module
5A
35
Fuel tank select switch
10A
36
Positive temperature coefficient heater
10A
37
AM/FM radio faceplate
10A
38
High beam headlamps
15A
39
Parking lamps (in mirrors), Roof marker
lamps
10A
40
Passenger airbag deactivation indicator
7.5A
41
Not used (spare)
5A
42
Wiper relay
10A
43
Auxiliary switches
10A
44
Not used (spare)
5A
45
Climate control
10A
46
Fog lamps, Fog lamp indicator (in switch)
15A
47
Power windows switch, Power rear sliding
window switch, Moonroof switch
30A Circuit breaker
48
Delayed accessory
Relay
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