audio FORD F250 2016 Owners Manual

Introduction
About This Manual...........................................7
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
Data Recording
..................................................9
California Proposition 65..............................11
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
Replacement Parts Recommendation
........................................11
Special Notices................................................12
Mobile Communications Equipment.....................................................13
Export Unique Options..................................13
Environment
Protecting the Environment........................14
Child Safety
General Information
.......................................15
Installing Child Seats.....................................16
Booster Seats
..................................................24
Child Seat Positioning..................................26
Child Safety Locks..........................................27
Safety Belts
Principle of Operation..................................29
Fastening the Safety Belts
.........................30
Safety Belt Height Adjustment.................33
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime
.............................................................33
Safety Belt Minder.........................................34
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance................................................36
Supplementary Restraints System
Principle of Operation...................................37
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................38
Side Airbags
.....................................................43
Safety Canopy ™
............................................44Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......45
Airbag Disposal
..............................................46
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies..................................................47
Remote Control
...............................................47
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control...........................................................50
MyKey ™
Principle of Operation
...................................51
Creating a MyKey............................................52
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................53
Checking MyKey System Status...............53
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems.........................................................55
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................55
Locks
Locking and Unlocking
.................................56
Keyless Entry
....................................................57
Tailgate
Tailgate Lock
...................................................60
Removing the Tailgate.................................60
Tailgate Step.....................................................61
Bed Extender...................................................62
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System........................64
Anti-Theft Alarm
............................................65
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................66
Audio Control
..................................................66
Voice Control....................................................67
Cruise Control
..................................................67
Information Display Control
.......................67
Heated Steering Wheel
...............................68
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Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.
Only)..............................................................221
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................222
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart...........................223
Changing a Fuse............................................231
Maintenance
General Information
....................................232
Opening and Closing the Hood..............232
Under Hood Overview - 6.2L...................233
Under Hood Overview - 6.8L..................234
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................235
Engine Oil Check
..........................................235
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................236
Engine Coolant Check
...............................236
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check...........................................................240
Transfer Case Fluid Check........................243
Brake Fluid Check........................................244
Power Steering Fluid Check....................244
Washer Fluid Check
....................................244
Fuel Filter........................................................244
Changing the 12V Battery.........................245
Checking the Wiper Blades
......................247
Changing the Wiper Blades
.....................247
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................247
Removing a Headlamp.............................249
Changing a Bulb..........................................249
Bulb Specification Chart
...........................252
Changing the Engine Air Filter................254
Vehicle Care
General Information...................................256
Cleaning Products.......................................256
Cleaning the Exterior
..................................256
Waxing
..............................................................257
Cleaning the Engine....................................257 Cleaning the Windows and Wiper
Blades..........................................................258
Cleaning the Interior
...................................258
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
.......................259
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................259
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............261
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................261
Vehicle Storage.............................................261
Wheels and Tires
General Information
...................................264
Tire Care..........................................................267
Using Snow Chains
.....................................284
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........284
Changing a Road Wheel...........................290
Technical Specifications
............................301
Capacities and Specific- ations
Engine Specifications
................................303
Motorcraft Parts
..........................................304
Vehicle Identification Number...............305
Vehicle Certification Label
......................306
Transmission Code Designation...........306
Capacities and Specifications -
6.2L
V8..................................................................307
Capacities and Specifications -
6.8L
Triton-30V - V10........................................311
Audio System
General Information
.....................................317
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM.......318
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC.............................................................319
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ Touchscreen Display
..............................322
Digital Radio..................................................323
Satellite Radio
..............................................325
USB Port
.........................................................328
Media Hub
......................................................328
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
MyKey allows you to program keys with
restricted driving modes to promote good
driving habits. All but one of the keys
programmed to the vehicle can be
activated with these restricted modes.
Any keys that have not been programmed
are referred to as administrator keys or
admin keys. They can be used to:
•
create a MyKey
• program configurable MyKey settings
• clear all MyKey features.
When you have programmed a MyKey, you
can access the following information using
the information display:
• How many admin keys and MyKeys are
programmed to your vehicle.
• The total distance your vehicle has
traveled using a MyKey.
Note: All MyKeys are programmed to the
same settings. You cannot program them
individually.
Non-configurable Settings
The following settings cannot be changed
by an admin key user:
• Belt-Minder. You cannot disable this
feature. The audio system will mute
when the front seat occupants’ safety
belts are not fastened. Note: If your
vehicle is equipped with AM/FM radio
only, then the radio will not mute.
• Early low fuel. The low fuel warning is
activated earlier, giving the MyKey user
more time to refuel.
• Driver assist features, if equipped on
your vehicle, are forced on: parking aid,
blind spot information system (BLIS)
with cross traffic alert, lane departure
warning and forward collision warning
system. Configurable Settings
With an admin key, you can configure
certain MyKey settings when you first
create a MyKey and before you recycle the
key or restart the vehicle. You can also
change the settings afterward with an
admin key:
•
A vehicle speed limit can be set.
Warnings will be shown in the display
followed by an audible tone when your
vehicle reaches the set speed. You
cannot override the set speed by fully
depressing the accelerator pedal or by
setting cruise control. WARNING
Do not set MyKey maximum speed
limit to a limit that will prevent the
driver from maintaining a safe speed
considering posted speed limits and
prevailing road conditions. The driver is
always responsible to drive in accordance
with local laws and prevailing conditions.
Failure to do so could result in accident or
injury. •
Various vehicle speed minders can be
set. Once you select a speed, it will be
shown in the display, followed by an
audible tone when the preselected
vehicle speed is exceeded.
• Audio system maximum volume of
45%. A message will be shown in the
display when you attempt to exceed
the limited volume. Also, the
speed-sensitive or compensated
automatic volume control will be
disabled. Note:
If your vehicle is
equipped with AM/FM radio only, then
the radio volume will not be limited.
• Always on setting. When this is
selected, you will not be able to turn
off AdvanceTrac (if your vehicle is
equipped with this feature).
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ADJUSTING THE STEERING
WHEEL
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel
when your vehicle is moving.
Note:
Make sure that you are sitting in the
correct position. See Sitting in the Correct
Position (page 117). 1. Unlock the steering column.
2.
Adjust the steering wheel to the desired
position. 3. Lock the steering column.
AUDIO CONTROL
(If Equipped)
You can operate the following functions
with the control: Media.
A
Volume up.
B
Volume down.
C
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Seek down or previous.
D
Seek up or next.
E
Media
Press repeatedly to scroll through available
audio modes.
Seek, Next or Previous
Press the seek button to:
• Tune the radio to the next or previous
stored preset.
• Play the next or the previous track.
Press and hold the seek button to:
• Tune the radio to the next station up
or down the frequency band.
• Seek through a track.
VOICE CONTROL (If Equipped) Voice recognition.
A
Phone mode.
B
See
SYNC™ (page 329). See MyFord
Touch ™ (page 374). CRUISE CONTROL
(If Equipped)
See
Cruise Control (page 183).
INFORMATION DISPLAY
CONTROL
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Maintenance
Action
Message
The engine oil life is nearing its end. See Engine Oil
Check (page 235).
ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON
The oil life left reaches 0%. See
Engine Oil Check
(page 235).
OIL CHANGE REQUIRED
The brake fluid level is low and the brake system needs
inspection immediately. See Brake Fluid Check (page244
).
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW
The brake system needs servicing. If the warning stays
on or continues to come on, have the system checkedby an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
MyKey® Action
Message
MyKey is active.
MYKEY ACTIVE DRIVE SAFELY
A MyKey is in use and you cannot turn off the electronicstability control.
ADVANCETRAC ALWAYS ON -
MYKEY SETTING
A MyKey is in use, the MyKey speed limit is on and yourvehicle speed is approaching 80 mph (130 km/h).
VEHICLE NEAR TOP SPEED
A MyKey is in use, the MyKey speed limit is on and yourvehicle speed is 80 mph (130 km/h).
VEHICLE AT TOP SPEED -
MYKEY SETTING
When starting your vehicle and MyKey is in use and theMyKey speed limit is on.
SPEED LIMITED TO 80 MPH
When starting your vehicle and MyKey is in use and theMyKey speed limit is on.
SPEED LIMITED TO 130 KM/H
A MyKey is in use, the optional setting is on and yourvehicle exceeds a preselected speed.
CHECK SPEED DRIVE SAFELY
A MyKey is in use and Belt-Minder® is active.
BUCKLE UP TO UNMUTE
AUDIO
An attempt failed to program a spare key using twoexisting MyKeys.
MYKEY COULD NOT PROGRAM
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6. Release the parking brake. With your
foot on the brake pedal and with the
A/C on, put the vehicle in D and allow
the engine to idle for at least one
minute.
• If you do not allow the engine to
relearn its idle trim, the idle quality
of your vehicle may be adversely
affected until the idle trim is
eventually relearned.
7. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process
•The vehicle may need to be driven
10 mi (16 km) or more to relearn the
idle and fuel trim strategy along
with the ethanol content for flexible
fuel vehicles.
• For flexible fuel vehicles, if you are
operating on E85, you may
experience poor starts or an
inability to start the engine and
driveability problems until the fuel
trim and ethanol content have been
relearned.
If the battery has been disconnected or a
new battery has been installed, the clock
and radio settings must be reset once the
battery is reconnected.
Always dispose of automotive
batteries in a responsible manner.
Follow your local authorized standards
for disposal. Call your local authorized
recycling center to find out more about
recycling automotive batteries.
Battery Management System (If
Equipped)
The battery management system (BMS)
monitors battery conditions and takes
actions to extend battery life. If excessive
battery drain is detected, the system may
temporarily disable certain electrical
features to protect the battery. Those
electrical accessories affected include the
rear defrost, heated/cooled seats, climate control fan, heated steering wheel, audio
and navigation system. A message may be
shown in the information displays to alert
the driver that battery protection actions
are active. These messages are only for
notification that an action is taking place,
and not intended to indicate an electrical
problem or that the battery requires
replacement.
Electrical accessory installation
To ensure proper operation of the BMS,
any electrical devices that are added to
the vehicle should not have their ground
connection made directly at the negative
battery post. A connection at the negative
battery post can cause inaccurate
measurements of the battery condition
and potential incorrect system operation.
Note:
Electrical or electronic accessories
added to the vehicle by the dealer or the
owner may adversely affect battery
performance and durability, and may also
affect the performance of other electrical
systems in the vehicle.
When a battery replacement is required,
the battery should only be replaced with
a Ford recommended replacement battery
which matches the electrical requirements
of the vehicle. After battery replacement,
or in some cases after charging the battery
with the external charger, the BMS requires
eight hours of vehicle sleep time (key off
with doors closed) to relearn the new
battery state of charge. Prior to relearning
the state of charge, the BMS may disable
electrical features (to protect the battery)
earlier than normal.
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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
The further you travel from an AM or FM station, the
weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.
Distance and strength
Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway
overpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and
thunderstorms can interfere with the reception.
Terrain
When you pass a ground-based broadcast repeating
tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and
result in the audio system muting.
Station overload
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 an 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.
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. The
maximum number of playable MP3
files may be less depending on the
structure of the CD and exact model
of radio present.
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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.
AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH:
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
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CLK: Press this button to switch the display between the clock and radio
frequency. To set the time, press and hold the button until the hours start to
flash. Press the arrow buttons (B) to adjust the hours, then repeat to set the
minutes. Press
CLK again to exit clock mode.
A
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.
B
AUDIO:
Press this button to access settings for Treble, Middle, Bass, Fade and
Balance.
C
SEEK:
Press this button to go to the previous or next strong station on the
frequency band.
D
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.
E
AM/FM:
Press this button to select a frequency band.
F
VOL-PUSH:
Press the button to switch the system on and off. Turn the control
to adjust the volume.
G
AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH:
AM/FM/CD/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. 319
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