FORD F250 SUPER DUTY 2017 Owners Manual

Settings
AdvanceTrac
Max Speed
Speed Minder
Volume Limiter
Follow onscreen directions to confirmor modify your settings.Clear MyKeys
Select Your SettingUnitsDisplay Setup
Temperature
Tire Pressure
Language
INFORMATION MESSAGES
Note:Depending on your vehicle optionsand instrument cluster type, not all of themessages will display or be available. Theinformation display may abbreviate orshorten certain messages.
Press the OK button to acknowledge andremove some messages from theinformation display. The informationdisplay will automatically remove othermessages after a short time.
You need to confirm certain messagesbefore you can access the menus.
Active Park
ActionMessage
The system requires service due to a malfunction. Have thesystem checked by an authorized dealer.Active Park Fault
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Adaptive Cruise Control
ActionMessage
A radar malfunction is preventing the adaptive cruise controlfrom engaging. See Using Cruise Control (page 239).Adaptive CruiseMalfunction
A condition exists such that the adaptive cruise cannot func-tion properly. See Using Cruise Control (page 239).Adaptive Cruise NotAvailable
You have a blocked sensor due to bad weather, ice, mud orwater in front of the radar sensor. You can typically clean thesensor to resolve. See Using Cruise Control (page 239).
Adaptive Cruise NotAvailable SensorBlocked See Manual
The system has disabled the automatic braking.Normal Cruise ActiveAutomatic BrakingTurned Off
A radar malfunction is preventing the adaptive cruise controlfrom engaging.Front Sensor Not Aligned
The adaptive cruise has reinstated controls to the driver.Adaptive Cruise - DriverResume Control
Your vehicle speed is too slow to activate the adaptive cruise.Adaptive Cruise SpeedToo Low to Activate
The adaptive cruise is automatically adjusting the gapdistance and you need to shift the transmission into a lowergear.
Adaptive Cruise ShiftDown
Adaptive Steering
ActionMessage
The adaptive steering system has detected a differencebetween steering wheel angle and the desired road wheelangle. The steering wheel adjusts itself to correct this differ-ence. This adjustment is part of normal system operation.
Adaptive Steering Initial-ization
The adaptive steering system is off. It is possible that thesteering wheel may not be straight when the vehicle is drivingstraight ahead. If this message persists, see an authorizeddealer.
Adaptive Steering FaultService Required
The adaptive steering system integrity cannot be verified. Donot drive the vehicle and contact an authorized dealerimmediately.
Adaptive Steering LossDo Not Drive
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AdvanceTrac and Traction Control
ActionMessage
The system detects a condition that requires service. Contactan authorized dealer as soon as possible.Service AdvanceTrac
The status of the AdvanceTrac system after you switched itoff.AdvanceTrac Off
The status of the AdvanceTrac system after you switched iton.AdvanceTrac On
The status of the AdvanceTrac sport mode after you switchedit on.AdvanceTrac SPORTMODE
The status of the traction control system after you switchedit off. See Using Traction Control (page 225).Traction Control Off
The status of the traction control system after you switchedit on. See Using Traction Control (page 225).Traction Control On
Airbag
ActionMessage
Displays when the system detects a malfunction due to ablocked sensor.Occupant SensorBLOCKED RemoveObjects Near PassengerSeat
Alarm and Security
ActionMessage
Alarm triggered due to unauthorized entry. See Anti-TheftAlarm (page 76).Vehicle Alarm To StopAlarm, Start Vehicle.
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Automatic Engine Shutdown
ActionMessage
The engine is getting ready to shut off.Engine Shuts Off In{seconds to shut off:#0}Seconds
The engine has shut off to help increase fuel economy.Engine Shut Off For FuelEconomy
The engine is getting ready to shut off. You can press OK onthe left steering wheel button to override the shut down.Engine Shuts Off in{seconds to shut off:#0}Seconds Press Ok toOverride
Battery and Charging System
ActionMessage
The charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays onor continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer as soonas possible.
Check Charging System
The battery management system detects an extended low-voltage condition. Your vehicle will disable various featuresto help preserve the battery. Turn off as many of the electricalloads as soon as possible to improve system voltage. If thesystem voltage has recovered, the disabled features willoperate again as normal.
Low Battery FeaturesTemporarily Turned Off
The battery management system determines that the batteryis at a low state of charge. Turn your ignition off as soon aspossible to protect the battery. This message will clear onceyou restart your vehicle and the battery state of charge hasrecovered. Turning off unnecessary electrical loads will allowfaster battery state-of-charge recovery.
Turn Power Off To SaveBattery
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Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System
ActionMessage
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorizeddealer as soon as possible.Blindspot System Fault
The system sensors are blocked. See Blind Spot Informa-tion System (page 249).Blindspot Not AvailableSensor Blocked SeeManual
The system detects a vehicle. See Blind Spot InformationSystem (page 249).Vehicle Coming From X
The blind spot information system and cross traffic alertsystem sensors are blocked. See Blind Spot InformationSystem (page 249).
Cross Traffic Not Avail-able Sensor Blocked SeeManual
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorizeddealer as soon as possible.Cross Traffic SystemFault
The system automatically turns off and displays this messagewhen you connect a trailer to the vehicle that does not havea trailer blind spot system or when you switch the trailer blindspot system off through the information display. See BlindSpot Information System (page 249).
Cross Traffic Alert Deac-tivated Trailer Attached
The system automatically turns off and displays this messagewhen you connect a trailer to the vehicle that does not havea trailer blind spot system or when you switch the trailer blindspot system off through the information display. See BlindSpot Information System (page 249).
Blind Spot Alert Deactiv-ated Trailer Attached
Displays when the trailer connected is a fifth wheel or goose-neck, or when the trailer width is wider than 10 ft (2.7 m) orlonger than 33 ft (10 m).
Trailer Blind Spot Notavailable Due to InvalidTrailer
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Collision Warning System
ActionMessage
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorizeddealer as soon as possible.Collision WarningMalfunction
You have a blocked sensor due to bad weather, ice, mud orwater in front of the radar sensor. You can typically clean thesensor to resolve. See Driving Aids (page 247).
Collision Warning NotAvailable SensorBlocked See Manual
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorizeddealer as soon as possible.Collision Warning NotAvailable
Diesel Messages
WARNING
When the Exhaust Filter Cleaningmessage appears in the informationdisplay, do not park near flammablematerials, vapors or structures until filtercleaning is complete.
ActionMessage
Your vehicle has entered the cleaning mode. Various engineactions will raise the exhaust temperature in the DieselParticulate Filter system to burn off the particles (exhaustsoot). After the vehicle burns the particles off, the exhausttemperature will return to normal levels. This message isNORMAL.
Exhaust Filter Cleaning
The diesel particulate filter is full of particles (exhaust soot)and you are not operating the vehicle in a manner that allowsnormal cleaning. Drive the vehicle above 30 mph (48 km/h)until the Exhaust Filter Cleaning message turns off.
Exhaust Filter Over-loaded Drive to Clean
Exhaust Filter Over-loaded Clean Now
The diesel particulate filter is full of particles (exhaust soot)and you are not operating the vehicle in a manner that allowsnormal cleaning. Drive the vehicle above 30 mph (48 km/h)until the Exhaust Filter Cleaning message turns off.
Exhaust Filter at LimitClean Now
Exhaust Filter at LimitDrive to Clean Now
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ActionMessage
Your vehicle exhaust system temperature exceeded theintended operating range. If this warning occurs, a tonesounds, followed by reduced engine power. The engine shutsdown when your vehicle speed is below 3 mph (5 km/h) . Stopthe vehicle as soon as safely possible. Have the systemchecked by an authorized dealer.
Exhaust System Over-heated Stop SafelyNOW
In extremely cold weather, typically below -14.8°F (-26°C)and if the engine block heater is not utilized, your engine willnot respond to accelerator pedal movement for 30 seconds.This restriction allows your engine to circulate the oil properlyin order to avoid engine damage.
Engine Warming PleaseWait {seconds:00} sec
Your diesel particulate filter is clean.Exhaust Filter DriveComplete
Your diesel particulate filter is clean (OCR Only).Exhaust Filter Cleaned
The manual regeneration process has stopped (OCR Only).Exhaust Filter CleaningStopped
The distance you can travel before depleting the remainingdiesel exhaust fluid.DEF Level Range: XX mi/km Refill Now
Your diesel exhaust fluid is nearing empty. Your vehicle’s topspeed will become limited in the displayed distance. You mustreplenish the diesel exhaust fluid to resume normal operationof your vehicle. See Selective Catalytic Reduction System(page 188).
DEF Level Empty SpeedLimited to XX MPH / km/h in XX mi/km
Your remaining diesel exhaust fluid has depleted. Your speedwill be limited upon restart. You must replenish the dieselexhaust fluid to resume normal operation of your vehicle. SeeSelective Catalytic Reduction System (page 188).
DEF Level Empty SpeedLimited to XX MPH/km/h Upon Restart
The diesel exhaust fluid is empty. You must replenish thediesel exhaust fluid to resume normal operation of yourvehicle. See Selective Catalytic Reduction System (page188).
DEF Level Empty SpeedLimited to XX MPH/km/h
The selective catalytic reduction system detects low exhaustfluid. The engine will eventually enter into an idle only mode.You must replenish the diesel exhaust fluid to resume normaloperation of your vehicle. See Selective Catalytic Reduc-tion System (page 188).
DEF Level Empty EngineIdled Soon
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ActionMessage
A problem exists with the selective catalytic reduction system.The vehicle will enter into an idle-only mode. If the exhaustfluid is empty, you must replenish the diesel exhaust fluid toresume normal operation of your vehicle. See SelectiveCatalytic Reduction System (page 188).
DEF Level Empty EngineIdled See Manual
The selective catalytic reduction system detects a fault. Thevehicle’s top speed will become limited in the displayeddistance and count down from this point. Have the systemchecked by an authorized dealer.
DEF Fault Speed Limitedto XX MPH/km/h in XXmi/km
The selective catalytic reduction system detects a fault. Thevehicle’s top speed will become limited upon restarting. Havethe system checked by an authorized dealer.
DEF Fault Speed Limitedto XX MPH/km/h UponRestart
The selective catalytic reduction system detects a fault. Thevehicle’s top speed is limited. Have the system checked byan authorized dealer.
DEF Fault Speed Limitedto XX MPH/km/h
You must have your vehicle serviced by an authorized dealer.Ignoring the Exhaust Filter Over Limit Service Now warningmessage could lead to reduced drivability and customerexpense, including damage to the diesel particulate filter.Your new vehicle warranty may not cover this damage.
Exhaust Filter Over LimitService Now
The water separator has reached a predetermined capacityand needs draining. See Draining the Fuel Filter WaterTrap (page 345).
Water in Fuel Drain Filter
A low fuel pressure condition has occurred due to cold, lowfuel level or fuel filters need to be changed. See Fuel Quality(page 185).
Fuel Pressure Low
Doors and Locks
ActionMessage
The door(s) listed is not completely closed.X Door Ajar
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Driver Alert
ActionMessage
Stop and rest as soon as it is safe to do so.Driver Alert Warning RestNow
Take a rest soon.Driver Alert Warning RestSuggested
Drivetrain
ActionMessage
The electronic locking differential requests a certain speedrequirement to engage.To Engage LockingDifferential Slow to XXmph/km/h
The electronic locking differential requests the acceleratorto be released in order to engage.To Engage LockingDifferential ReleaseAccelerator Pedal
An electronic locking differential (ELD) system fault ispresent. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.Check Locking Differen-tial
The transfer case is in the neutral position. This messageindicates that your vehicle is safe to be towed with all fourwheels on the ground.
Neutral Tow EnabledLeave Transmission inNeutral
The transfer case is NOT in the neutral position. This messageindicates that your vehicle is NOT safe to be towed with allfour wheels on the ground.
Neutral Tow Disabled
Engine
ActionMessage
The engine has reduced power to help reduce highengine temperature.Power Reduced to Lower EngineTemp
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Fuel
ActionMessage
An early reminder of a low fuel condition.Fuel Level Low
The fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.Check Fuel Fill Inlet
Keys and Intelligent Access
ActionMessage
A reminder to press the brake while starting the vehicle.To START Press Brake
The system does not detect a key in your vehicle. See KeylessStarting (page 174).No Key Detected
You pressed the StartStop button to switch off the engineand your vehicle does not detect your intelligent access keyinside your vehicle.
Restart Now or Key isNeeded
Your vehicle is in the run ignition state.Full Accessory PowerActive
There is a problem with your vehicle’s starting system. Seean authorized dealer for service.Starting System Fault
You have successfully programmed an intelligent access keyto the system.Key Program Successful
You have failed to program an intelligent access key to thesystem.Key Program Failure
You have programmed the maximum number of keys to thesystem.Max Number of KeysLearned
You have not programmed enough keys to the system.Not Enough KeysLearned
Informs you that you are exiting your vehicle and the engineis on.Engine ON
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