FORD F250 SUPER DUTY 2014 Owners Manual

Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................247Center Console..............................................129Removable Front Cupholders........................129Changing a Bulb............................................241Lamp Assembly Condensation.....................241Replacing Brake/Tail/Turn/Reverse LampBulbs..................................................................242Replacing Cargo Lamp and High-mountBrake Lamp Bulbs........................................242Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs (IfEquipped..........................................................242Replacing Front Clearance andIdentification Lamp Bulbs (IfEquipped).........................................................241Replacing the License Plate LampBulb....................................................................243Changing a Fuse............................................214Fuses.......................................................................214Changing a Road Wheel............................279Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation......................................................279Location of the Spare Tire and Tools........280Removing the Spare Tire (With Spare TireCarrier Only)....................................................281Tire Change Procedure....................................282Changing the 12V Battery.........................235Battery Management System (IfEquipped)........................................................236Changing the Engine Air Filter.................245Changing the Wiper Blades......................237Checking MyKey System Status...............52Checking the Wiper Blades......................237Child Restraint and Safety BeltMaintenance.................................................35Child Safety.......................................................15General Information.............................................15Child Safety Locks..........................................27Child Seat Positioning..................................26Cleaning Leather Seats..............................251Cleaning Products........................................247Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................251Cleaning the Engine....................................248Cleaning the Exhaust.................................249
Cleaning the Exterior...................................247Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts.....................248Exterior Chrome..................................................247Stripes or Graphics (if equipped)................247Underbody...........................................................248Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens........................250Cleaning the Interior...................................250Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades...........................................................249Clearing All MyKeys.......................................52Climate............................................................398Climate Control Voice Commands.............399Climate Control.............................................103Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check............................227Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......44Creating a MyKey...........................................50Programming/Changing ConfigurableSettings................................................................51Cruise Control...................................................61Principle of Operation.......................................174Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control.................................174Customer Assistance................................208
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Data Recording..................................................9Event Data Recording..........................................10Service Data Recording........................................9Daytime Running Lamps............................66Digital Radio..................................................306HD Radio Reception and StationTroubleshooting............................................307Direction Indicators........................................67Lane Change..........................................................67Driver and Passenger Airbags....................37Children and Airbags...........................................42Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch ..........37Proper Driver and Front Passenger SeatingAdjustment.........................................................41Driving Aids......................................................175Driving Hints..................................................200Driving Through Water................................201DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps........................66
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Economical Driving....................................200Electronic Locking Differential................158Activating the Electronic LockingDifferential.......................................................158Emission Control System..........................139On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)...................140Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance(I/M) Testing...................................................140End User License Agreement...................412SYNC® End User License Agreement(EULA)...............................................................412Engine Block Heater.....................................132Using the Engine Block Heater......................133Engine Coolant Check................................227Adding Engine Coolant....................................228Checking the Engine Coolant........................227Recycled Engine Coolant................................229Severe Climates.................................................229What You Should Know About Fail-SafeCooling..............................................................229Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................58Engine Oil Check..........................................226Adding Engine Oil..............................................226Engine Oil Dipstick......................................226Engine Specifications.................................292Drivebelt Routing...............................................292Entertainment..............................................366A/V Inputs............................................................382AM/FM Radio......................................................368Bluetooth Audio..................................................381Browsing Device Content...............................366CD.............................................................................377SD Card Slot and USB Port............................378SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (IfActivated)........................................................373Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information.................................381
Essential Towing Checks...........................189Before Towing a Trailer.....................................195Hitches...................................................................190Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft (PWC).........................................196Safety Chains........................................................191Trailer Brakes.........................................................191Trailer Lamps.......................................................195Trailer Towing Connector................................190Using a Step Bumper (If Equipped)............195When Towing a Trailer......................................195Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording..............................................9Export Unique Options..................................13Exterior Mirrors................................................70Clearance Lamps...................................................71Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.................................71Heated Exterior Mirrors........................................71Memory Mirrors......................................................71Power Exterior Mirrors........................................70Telescoping Mirrors..............................................72
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Fastening the Safety Belts..........................29Fastening the Cinch Tongue............................30Restraint of Pregnant Women........................30Safety Belt Extension Assembly......................31Safety Belt Locking Modes...............................30Using the Safety Belt with Cinch Tongue(Front Center and Rear Center SeatsOnly)....................................................................29Floor Mats.......................................................201Fog Lamps - FrontSee: Front Fog Lamps.........................................67Foot PedalsSee: Adjusting the Pedals.................................63Ford Credit..........................................................11(U.S. Only).................................................................11Ford Extended Service Plan (ESP).......427SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)............429SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only).........................427Four-Wheel Drive.........................................149Front Fog Lamps............................................67Front Seat Armrest........................................117Fuel and Refueling.......................................134
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Fuel Consumption........................................138Calculating Fuel Economy..............................138Filling the Tank....................................................138Fuel Filter........................................................235Fuel Quality.....................................................135Choosing the Right Fuel...................................135Choosing the Right Fuel With a Flex FuelVehicle (If Equipped)...................................135Diesel Engine........................................................135Octane Recommendations............................135Fuel Shutoff..................................................205Fuses.................................................................214Fuse Specification Chart............................215Passenger Compartment FusePanel.................................................................220Power Distribution Box.....................................215
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Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener.............119Gauges................................................................75Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............76Engine Oil Pressure Gauge................................76Fuel Gauge..............................................................76Information Display..............................................77Transmission Fluid TemperatureGauge...................................................................76General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................46General Maintenance Information.......430Multi-point Inspection.....................................432Owner Checks and Services...........................431Protecting Your Investment..........................430Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.........................430Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?.....................................................430Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada...........................................................211Getting the Services You Need..............208Away From Home.............................................208Global Opening...............................................70Opening the Windows........................................70
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HandbrakeSee: Parking Brake..............................................161
Hazard Warning Flashers.........................205HDCSee: Using Hill Descent Control....................168Head Restraints............................................108Adjusting the Head Restraint........................109Heated Seats...................................................115Heated Steering Wheel................................62Heated Windows and Mirrors..................106Heated Exterior Mirror......................................106Heated Rear Window.......................................106HeatingSee: Climate Control.........................................103Hill Start Assist...............................................161Using Hill Start Assist........................................161Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate..........................................................105Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes............................................................160Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood...........223
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Ignition Switch...............................................130In California (U.S. Only)............................209Information Display Control........................61Type 1.........................................................................61Type 2.......................................................................62Information Displays......................................81General Information.............................................81Information....................................................389911 Assist...............................................................395Alerts......................................................................395Calendar...............................................................395Sirius Travel Link................................................392SYNC Services (If Equipped, United StatesOnly).................................................................390Vehicle Health Report......................................397
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Information Messages..................................924WD.........................................................................101AdvanceTrac™......................................................92Alarm........................................................................92Diesel Messages...................................................93Doors and Locks...................................................96Drivetrain.................................................................96Engine.......................................................................97Fuel............................................................................97Key.............................................................................98Maintenance..........................................................98MyKey®...................................................................98Off Road................................................................100Park Aid...................................................................99Park Brake...............................................................99Power Steering.....................................................99Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................100Trailer.......................................................................101Installing Child Seats.....................................16Child Seats...............................................................16Tether Strap Attachment..................................22Tether Strap Attachment (Rear SuperCabOnly).....................................................................23Using Cinch Tongue Lap and Shoulder Belts(All Front Center, Super Cab and CrewCab Rear Center Positions)..........................19Using Lap and Shoulder Belts..........................17Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren (LATCH).............................................21Using Tether Straps..............................................21Instrument Cluster.........................................75Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................66Interior Lamps..................................................67Front Map Lamps (If equipped)....................68Rear Dome and Map Lamps............................68Interior Mirror....................................................72Auto-Dimming Mirror..........................................72Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump-Starting the Vehicle.......................205Connecting the Jumper Cables....................206Jump Starting.....................................................206Preparing Your Vehicle....................................205Removing the Jumper Cables......................206
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Keyless Entry....................................................55SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRYKEYPAD...............................................................55Keys and Remote Controls........................46
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Lighting Control..............................................65Headlamp Flasher...............................................65High Beams............................................................65Lighting..............................................................65Limited Slip Differential.............................158Load Carrying.................................................176Load Limit........................................................176Special Loading Instructions for Owners ofPick-up Trucks and Utility-typeVehicles.............................................................183Vehicle Loading - with and without aTrailer..................................................................176Locking and Unlocking.................................54Autolock and Autounlock.................................54Battery Saver.........................................................55Illuminated Entry..................................................55Power Door Locks................................................54Remote Control....................................................54Smart Unlocks......................................................54Locks...................................................................54Lug NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................279
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Maintenance..................................................223General Information..........................................223Manual Climate Control............................103Manual Seats..................................................110Manual Lumbar ....................................................111Moving the Seat Backward andForward..............................................................110Recline Adjustment............................................110Media Hub.......................................................312Memory Function............................................111Easy Entry and Exit Feature.............................112Message CenterSee: Information Displays..................................81
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MirrorsSee: Heated Windows and Mirrors..............106See: Windows and Mirrors................................69Mobile Communications Equipment.......13Moonroof...........................................................73Bounce-Back..........................................................74Opening and Closing the Moonroof..............73Venting the Moonroof.........................................74Motorcraft Parts...........................................293MyFord Touch™...........................................349General Information.........................................349MyKey Troubleshooting...............................53MyKey™............................................................50Principle of Operation........................................50
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Navigation.....................................................400cityseekr................................................................402Map Mode............................................................404Navigation Map Updates................................407Navigation Voice Commands.......................407Point of Interest (POI) Categories..............402Quick-touch Buttons.......................................406Setting a Destination........................................401Setting Your Navigation Preferences.........403Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........4336.2L and 6.8L Gasoline Engines...................4336.7L Diesel Engine.............................................434
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Oil CheckSee: Engine Oil Check......................................226Opening and Closing the Hood..............223Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature.......................................................212Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual...........212Overhead Console........................................129
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Parking Aid......................................................170Rear Sensing System........................................170Parking Aids....................................................170Parking Brake..................................................161Passive Anti-Theft System........................58SecuriLock™..........................................................58
PATSSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................58Pedals.................................................................63Perchlorate.........................................................11Phone...............................................................383Making Calls........................................................385Pairing Subsequent Phones..........................385Pairing Your Phone for the FirstTime..................................................................384Phone Menu Options.......................................385Phone Settings...................................................387Phone Voice Commands...............................388Receiving Calls...................................................385Text Messaging..................................................386Post-Crash Alert System..........................207Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking.............................54Power Seats......................................................111Power Lumbar........................................................111Power Recline.........................................................111Power Steering Fluid Check.....................234Power Take-Off.............................................148Power Windows.............................................69Accessory Delay....................................................70Bounce-Back.........................................................69One-Touch Up or Down....................................69Power Sliding Back Window............................70Window Lock.........................................................70
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Rear Axle..........................................................158Rear Seat Armrest.........................................118Rear Seats........................................................112Folding the Rear Seat Back (Crew Cab)...............................................................................113Folding up the Rear Seat Cushion.................113Rear Heated Seats .............................................114Rear Under Seat Storage (Crew Cab).........114Returning the Seat to the SeatingPosition...............................................................113Rear View Camera.........................................171Using the Rear View Camera System...........171Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera.....................................171Recommended Towing Weights............188Calculating the Maximum Loaded TrailerWeight for Your Vehicle...............................189
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Refueling..........................................................136Fuel Filler Cap.......................................................137Remote Control..............................................46Car Finder................................................................47Integrated Keyhead Transmitters .................46Memory Feature....................................................47Remote Start ........................................................48Replacing the Battery.........................................46Sounding a Panic Alarm....................................48Remote Start.................................................106Automatic Settings............................................107Heated and Cooled Devices...........................107Removing a Headlamp..............................239Repairing Minor Paint Damage................251Replacement PartsRecommendation........................................12Collision Repairs....................................................12Scheduled Maintenance and MechanicalRepairs..................................................................12Warranty on Replacement Parts.....................12Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl............................................................49Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)...............................................................213Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only)...............................................................212Roadside Assistance.................................204Vehicles Sold In Canada : Getting RoadsideAssistance.......................................................204Vehicles Sold In Canada : Using RoadsideAssistance.......................................................204Vehicles Sold In The U.S.: Getting RoadsideAssistance.......................................................204Vehicles Sold In The U.S. : Using RoadsideAssistance.......................................................204Roadside Emergencies.............................204Running-InSee: Breaking-In................................................200Running Out of Fuel....................................136Refilling With a Portable FuelContainer..........................................................136
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Safety Belt Height Adjustment.................32Safety Belt Minder.........................................33Belt-Minder™........................................................33
Safety Belts......................................................28Principle of Operation........................................28Safety Belt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime...............................................................32Conditions of operation.....................................33Safety Canopy™............................................43Safety Precautions.......................................134Satellite Radio..............................................309Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number(ESN).................................................................310Satellite Radio Reception Factors..............309SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service.................309Troubleshooting..................................................310Scheduled Maintenance Record...........438Scheduled Maintenance..........................430Seats.................................................................108Security..............................................................58Settings...........................................................356Clock.......................................................................357Display....................................................................357Settings.................................................................359Sound.....................................................................358Vehicle...................................................................358Side Airbags.....................................................42Sitting in the Correct Position.................108Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains..................................273Snowplowing................................................202Engine temperature while plowing.............203Installing the Snowplow.................................202Operating the Vehicle with the SnowplowAttached..........................................................202Snowplowing with your Airbag EquippedVehicle..............................................................203Transmission operation whileplowing.............................................................203Special Notices................................................12New Vehicle Limited Warranty.........................12Special Instructions..............................................12Using your Vehicle as an Ambulance.............13Using your Vehicle as a Stationary PowerSource...................................................................13Using your Vehicle with a Snowplow.............12Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance..............................................4346.2L and 6.8L Gasoline Engines...................4346.7L Diesel Engine..............................................437Exceptions............................................................437
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Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control.............................................174Stability Control............................................165Principle of Operation.......................................165Starter SwitchSee: Ignition Switch...........................................130Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................131Cold Weather Starting (Flexible FuelVehicles Only)..................................................131Failure to Start......................................................131Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................132Important Ventilating Information...............132Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isMoving.................................................................131Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isStationary..........................................................131Starting and Stopping the Engine.........130General Information..........................................130Steering.............................................................175Steering Wheel...............................................60Storage Compartments.............................129SunroofSee: Moonroof.......................................................73Sun Visors..........................................................73Illuminated Vanity Mirror....................................73Slide-on-rod...........................................................73Supplementary Restraints System.........36Principle of Operation........................................36Symbols Glossary.............................................7SYNC™ Applications andServices........................................................328911 Assist...............................................................328SYNC AppLink....................................................334SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions &Information (TDI) (If Equipped, UnitesStates Only).....................................................331Vehicle Health Report......................................330SYNC™.............................................................313General Information..........................................313SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................343
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Tailgate.............................................................183Bed Extender........................................................185Tailgate Lock........................................................183Tailgate Removal................................................184Tailgate Step........................................................184
Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications............292Terrain Response..........................................168Principle of Operation......................................168The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)........................210Tire Care..........................................................256Glossary of Tire Terminology.........................257Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading.............................................................256Information Contained on the TireSidewall...........................................................258Temperature A B C.............................................257Traction AA A B C..............................................256Treadwear............................................................256Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........273Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System........................................274Understanding Your Tire PressureMonitoring System .......................................275TiresSee: Wheels and Tires.....................................254Towing a Trailer..............................................187Load Placement..................................................187Towing Points................................................196Towing the Vehicle on FourWheels..........................................................198Emergency Towing............................................198Recreational Towing.........................................198Towing...............................................................187Traction Control............................................163Principle of Operation.......................................163Trailer Sway Control....................................188Transfer Case Fluid Check........................234Transmission Code Designation............295Transmission..................................................142TransmissionSee: Transmission..............................................142Transporting the Vehicle............................197
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Under Hood Overview - 6.2L...................224Under Hood Overview - 6.8L...................225Universal Garage Door Opener................119CAR2U® Home Automation System...........119HomeLink Wireless Control System............122USB Port...........................................................312
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Using Cruise Control....................................174Switching Cruise Control Off..........................174Switching Cruise Control On...........................174Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................1494WD Indicator Lights........................................150Driving Off-Road With Truck and UtilityVehicles.............................................................153Electronic Shift-On-the-Fly (ESOF) 4WDsystem...............................................................149How Your Vehicle Differs From OtherVehicles.............................................................153Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS) 4WDsystem...............................................................149Using a Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS) 4wdsystem...............................................................150Using the Electronic Shift on the Fly 4WDsystem................................................................152Using Hill Descent Control........................168Hill descent modes............................................168Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................52Using Snow Chains......................................273Using Stability Control...............................165AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™(RSC®)..............................................................165Using SYNC™ With Your MediaPlayer.............................................................335Accessing Your Play Menu.............................339Connecting Your Digital Media Player to theUSB Port...........................................................335Media Menu Features......................................338Media Voice Commands................................336System Settings..................................................341What's Playing?.................................................336Using SYNC™ With Your Phone..............317Accessing Features through the PhoneMenu...................................................................321Accessing Your Phone Settings....................324Making Calls........................................................320Pairing a Phone for the First Time................318Pairing Subsequent Phones...........................318Phone Options during an Active Call.........320Phone Voice Commands.................................318Receiving Calls...................................................320System Settings.................................................325Text Messaging...................................................323
Using Traction Control................................163System Indicator Lights andMessages..........................................................164Using Voice Recognition............................315Initiating a Voice Session.................................315System Interaction and Feedback...............316Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only).........................210
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Vehicle Care...................................................247General Information..........................................247Vehicle Certification Label.......................294Vehicle Identification Number................294Vehicle Storage.............................................252Battery....................................................................253Body........................................................................252Brakes.....................................................................253Cooling system...................................................253Engine.....................................................................252Fuel system..........................................................253General..................................................................252Miscellaneous.....................................................253Removing Vehicle From Storage..................253Tires.........................................................................253Ventilated Seats............................................116Heated and Ventilated Seats Air FilterReplacement ...................................................116VentilationSee: Climate Control.........................................103VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number............294Voice Control....................................................61
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Warning Lamps and Indicators..................774X2............................................................................804X4 HIGH................................................................804X4 LOW................................................................80Anti-Lock Braking System.................................77Battery.......................................................................77Brake System..........................................................77Check Fuel Cap.....................................................78Cruise Control........................................................78Diesel Warning Lights........................................80Direction Indicator................................................78Door Ajar..................................................................78Electronic Locking Differential........................78Engine Coolant Temperature...........................78Engine Oil................................................................78Fasten Safety Belt................................................78Front Airbag............................................................78High Beam...............................................................78Hill Descent............................................................78Low Fuel Level.......................................................79Low Tire Pressure Warning...............................79Powertrain Malfunction/ReducedPower/Electronic Throttle Control............79Service Engine Soon............................................79Stability Control....................................................79Stability Control Off............................................79Transmission Tow/Haul....................................80Washer Fluid Check....................................235WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................247See: Wipers and Washers.................................64Waxing.............................................................248Wheel NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................279Wheels and Tires.........................................254General Information.........................................254Technical Specifications................................290Windows and Mirrors...................................69Windshield Washers.....................................64Windshield Wipers........................................64Speed dependent wipers.................................64Wipers and Washers.....................................64
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