trailer FORD F250 SUPER DUTY 2015 Owners Manual

Rear Axle
Limited Slip Differential.............................160
Electronic Locking Differential................160
Brakes
General Information....................................162
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes...........................................................162
Parking Brake.................................................163
Hill Start Assist..............................................163
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................165
Using Traction Control................................165
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.................................167
Using Stability Control................................167
Terrain Response
Principle of Operation.................................170
Using Hill Descent Control........................170
Parking Aids
Parking Aid.......................................................172
Rear View Camera........................................173
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................176
Using Cruise Control....................................176
Driving Aids
Steering.............................................................177
Load Carrying
Load Limit........................................................178
Tailgate.............................................................185
Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................189
Trailer Sway Control....................................190
Recommended Towing Weights............190
Essential Towing Checks...........................193
Towing Points...............................................205
Transporting the Vehicle..........................206
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......207
Driving Hints
Breaking-In....................................................208
Economical Driving.....................................208
Driving Through Water..............................209
Floor Mats......................................................209
Snowplowing.................................................210
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance...................................212
Hazard Warning Flashers...........................213
Fuel Shutoff....................................................213
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................214
Post-Crash Alert System...........................216
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need................217
In California (U.S. Only).............................218
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)......................219
Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only)........................219
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada........................................................220
Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature......................................................221
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only)..............................................................221
Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly).............................................................222
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart...........................223
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Telescoping Mirrors (If Equipped)
This feature lets you extend the mirrorabout 3 inches (75 millimeters). It is usefulwhen towing a trailer. You can manuallypull out or push in the mirrors to the desiredposition.
PowerScope™ Power TelescopingMirrors (If Equipped)
This feature lets you position both mirrorsin or out at the same time. The control ison the door trim panel.
Telescope OutA
Telescope InB
To adjust the mirrors:
•Press and hold the control.
•When you position the mirrors in or out,the motors will run as long as you holdthe control. The running motors allowyou to make adjustments as needed.
•After positioning the mirrors, return thecontrol to the center position to helpprotect the motors from overheating.
INTERIOR MIRROR
WARNING
Do not adjust the mirror when yourvehicle is moving.
Note:Do not clean the housing or glass ofany mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or otherpetroleum or ammonia-based cleaningproducts.
You can adjust the interior mirror to yourpreference. Some mirrors also have asecond pivot point. This lets you move themirror head up or down and from side toside.
Pull the tab below the mirror toward youto reduce glare at night.
Auto-Dimming Mirror (If Equipped)
Note:Do not block the sensors on the frontand back of the mirror. Mirror performancemay be affected. A rear center passenger orraised rear center head restraint may alsoblock light from reaching the sensor.
The mirror will dim automatically to reduceglare when bright lights are detected frombehind your vehicle. It will automaticallyreturn to normal reflection when you selectreverse gear to make sure you have a clearview when backing up.
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Variations:
Distance-to-emptyFuel gauge positionDriving type (fuel economyconditions)
35 miles to 80 miles (56 kmto 129 km)1/16thHighway driving
35 miles (56km)1/16thSevere duty driving (trailertowing, extended idle)
Information Display
Odometer
Located in the bottom of the informationdisplay Registers the accumulateddistance your vehicle has traveled.
Trip Computer
See General Information (page 81).
Vehicle Settings and Personalization
See General Information (page 81).
WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps andindicators will alert you to a vehiclecondition that may become serious. Somelamps will illuminate when you start yourvehicle to make sure they work. If anylamps remain on after starting your vehicle,refer to the respective system warninglamp for further information.
Note:Some warning indicators appear inthe information display and function thesame as a warning lamp but do not displaywhen you start your vehicle.
Anti-Lock Braking System
If it illuminates when you aredriving, this indicates amalfunction. You will continueto have the normal braking system(without ABS) unless the brake systemwarning lamp is also illuminated. Have thesystem checked by your authorized dealer.
Battery
If it illuminates while driving, itindicates a malfunction. Switchoff all unnecessary electricalequipment and have the system checkedby your authorized dealer immediately.
Brake System
Illuminates when you engage theparking brake with the ignitionon.
If it illuminates when you are driving, checkthat the parking brake is not engaged. Ifthe parking brake is not engaged, thisindicates low brake fluid level or a brakesystem malfunction. Have the systemchecked immediately by your authorizeddealer.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, crash andinjury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. We recommendagainst the use of any hand-held devicewhile driving and encourage the use ofvoice-operated systems when possible.Make sure you are aware of all applicablelocal laws that may affect the use ofelectronic devices while driving.
You can control various systems on yourvehicle using the information displaycontrols on the steering wheel. Theinformation display provides thecorresponding information.
Information Display Controls(Type 1)
•Press the INFO button to scroll throughtrip, outside temperature, fuel usage,trailer gain and MyKey® information.
•Press the SETUP button to scrollthrough various vehicle featuresettings.
•Press the RESET button to choosesettings, reset information and confirmmessages.
Info
Press the INFO button repeatedly to cyclethrough the following features:
Note:Some options may appear slightlydifferent or not at all if the items areoptional.
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INFO
TRIP A/B
XXX° (if equipped)
MYKEY MILES (km) (if programmed)
XXX MILES (km) TO E
XX.X AVG MPG (L/100km)
MPG (L/km)
TIMER
TBC GAIN (if equipped)
EXHAUST FILTER (diesel only)
TRIP A/B
Registers the distance of individualjourneys. Press and release the INFObutton until TRIP A/B appears in thedisplay (this represents the trip mode).Press and hold the RESET button to reset.
XXX° (outside air temperature)
This displays the outside temperature.
MYKEY MILES (km)
For more information, See Principle ofOperation (page 50).
XXX MILES (km) TO E
This displays an estimate of approximatelyhow far you can drive with the fuelremaining in your tank under normal drivingconditions. Remember to turn the ignitionoff when refueling to allow this feature todetect the correct amount of added fuel.
The system calculates the distance toempty by using a running average fueleconomy, which uses your recent drivinghistory of 500 miles (800 km).
This value is not the same as the averagefuel economy display. The running averagefuel economy resets to a factory defaultvalue if the battery is disconnected.
XX.X AVG MPG (L/100km)
Average fuel economy displays youraverage fuel economy in miles per gallonor liters/100 km.
MPG (L/km)
Displays the instantaneous fuel economyas a bar graph. Your vehicle must bemoving to calculate instantaneous fueleconomy. You cannot reset theinstantaneous fuel economy.
TIMER
Displays the trip elapsed drive time. Pressand release RESET to pause the timer.Press and hold RESET to reset the timer.
TBC GAIN
Displays the level of trailer brake gain or ifthe trailer is not connected.
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SETUP (cont’d)
On or OffREMOTE WINDOWOPEN
CREATE MYKEY / MYKEY SETUP / CLEAR MYKEY
On or Offpress the RESETbuttonRESET FOR REMOTE START
5, 10, 15 minutes
Electric or EOHTBC MODE
LOW, MED or HIGHTBC EFFORT
On or OffTRAILER SWAY
English / Spanish / FrenchLANGUAGE = ENGLISH / SPANISH /FRENCH
PRESS RESET FOR SYSTEM CHECK
The information display will begin to cyclethrough the vehicle systems and providea status of the item if needed.
Note:Some systems show a message onlyif a condition is present
OIL LIFE
Displays the remaining oil life. An oilchange is required whenever indicated bythe information display and according tothe recommended maintenance schedule.USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS.
To reset the oil monitoring system to 100%after each oil change, perform thefollowing:
1. Press and release the SETUP buttonto display OIL LIFE XXX% HOLD RESET= NEW.
2. Press and hold the RESET button fortwo seconds and release to reset theoil life to 100%.
Note:To change oil life 100% value (ifequipped with this feature) to another value,proceed to Step 3.
3. Once OIL LIFE SET TO XXX% isdisplayed, release and press the RESETbutton to change the Oil Life StartValue. Each release and press willreduce the value by 10%.
UNITS
Displays the current units English or Metric
AUTOLAMP (SEC)
This feature keeps your headlights on forup to three minutes after the ignition isswitched off.
AUTOLOCK
This feature automatically locks all vehicledoors when the vehicle is shifted into anygear, putting the vehicle in motion.
AUTOUNLOCK
This feature automatically unlocks allvehicle doors when the driver’s door isopened within 10 minutes of the ignitionbeing turned off.
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COURTESY WIPE
This feature allows for an extra swipe ofthe wipers after a wipe/wash cycle.
CREATE MYKEY / MYKEY SETUP /CLEAR MYKEY
For more information, See Creating aMyKey (page 50).
RESET FOR REMOTE START (ifequipped)
REAR PARK AID
This feature sounds a warning tone to warnthe driver of obstacles near the rearbumper, and functions only when R(Reverse) gear is selected.
TBC MODE (if equipped)
Allows you to choose the trailer brakemode.
TBC EFFORT (if equipped)
Allows you to choose the level of initialbraking.
TRAILER SWAY (if equipped)
This feature uses the electronic stabilitycontrol to mitigate trailer sway.
LANGUAGE = ENGLISH / SPANISH /FRENCH
Allows you to choose which language themessage center will display in.
Waiting four seconds or pressing theRESET button cycles the message centerthrough each of the language choices.
Press the RESET button to set thelanguage choice.
Information Display Controls(Type 2) (If Equipped)
•Press the up and down arrow buttonsto scroll through and highlight theoptions within a menu.
•Press the right arrow button to enter asub-menu.
•Press the left arrow button to exit amenu.
•Press the OK button to choose andconfirm a setting/messages.
Main menu
You can access the menus using theinformation display control.
Gauge Mode
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Fuel Hist.
Shows fuel usage as a bar graph based ontime. The graph is updated each minutewith the fuel economy that was achievedduring the prior 5, 10, 30 minutes of driving.
Truck Apps
In this mode, off-roadinformation depicted withgraphics and trailer towingapplication options are available.
Note:Some items are optional and maynot appear.
Truck Apps
Pitch and bank angle (in degrees)Off Road
Steering angle (in degrees)
Differential lock/unlock
Energy flow
ELD (Electronic Locking Differential)Press OK for Info
Hill Descent Control
4X4 System
Traction Control
AdvanceTrac + RSC
Active trailer name or default trailerTrailer
Accumulated trailer distance
Trailer gain and output
Trailer Disconnected
OptionsPress OK for options
Change Active Trailer
Adding a new trailer
Conventional, FifthWheel or GooseneckConnection Checklist (ifequipped)
Delete Trailer
Tow / Haul or TrailerBrake ControllerInformation Screen
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Truck Apps (cont’d)
Rename TrailerPress OK for optionsTrailer (cont’d)
Reset Trailer Mileage / Kilometers(if equipped)
Trailer disconnected
Disregard this status if your vehicle is notequipped with a factory installed trailerbrake controller. This message may appearwhen an aftermarket TBC is used evenwhen the trailer is connected.
Change Active Trailer
When this is highlighted, press the rightarrow key to change the currently selectedtrailer. Use the up and down arrows toselect a trailer and press the OK button tochoose the highlighted trailer.
Adding a new trailer
Use the up/down arrows to highlight NewTrailer and press the right arrow key toenter the New Trailer input screen. Use theup/down arrow keys to choose alpha,numeric and symbol characters and thenpress the right arrow to move the characterspace over. Continue adding characters asneeded. Press the left arrow to go backand change a previously selectedcharacter. When finished with the newtrailer name, press OK to accept the newtrailer name.
Connection Checklist
Use the up/down arrows to highlight oneof these choices and press OK to displaythe connection checklist. Follow theon-screen instructions to go through theconnections list.
Delete Trailer
Use the up/down arrows to highlight thetrailer you want to delete and press OK todelete. Follow the on-screen prompts toexit or confirm delete.
Rename Trailer
Use the up/down buttons to highlight atrailer and press OK to select it. Use theup/down arrow buttons to change thecharacters as needed. When done, pressOK to accept the change.
Reset Trailer Mileage / Kilometers
Use the up/down buttons to select atrailer, then press and hold OK to reset thetrailer mileage (kilometers).
Settings
Use the arrow buttons toconfigure different driver settingchoices.
Note:Some items are optional and maynot appear.
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Settings
On or OffRear Park AidDriverAssistOn or OffCamera DelayRear Video Camera
Electric or Elect. OverHydraulicModeTrailer Brake
Light, Medium or HeavyEffort
On or OffTrailer Sway Control
Off or XXX secondsAutolamp DelayVehicle
NormalDTE Calculation(distance to empty)Towing
On or OffEasy Entry/Exit
On or OffAutolockLocks
On or OffAutounlock
One Stage or TwoStageUnlocking
Hold OK if CoolantChangedCoolant (if equipped)Maintenance
Hold OK if Fuel FilterChangedFuel Filter (diesel only)
Settings (cont’d)
Standard or Memory OnMenu ControlVehicle(cont’d)Set to XXX% (Hold OK to Reset)Oil Life Reset
5, 10 or 15 minutesDurationRemote Start
Enable or DisableSystem
On or OffRemote OpenWindows
Courtesy Wipe - On or OffWiper Control
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