remote start FORD F250 SUPER DUTY 2017 Owners Manual

Introduction
About This Manual...........................................7
Symbols Glossary.............................................8
Data Recording................................................10
California Proposition 65.............................12
Perchlorate.........................................................12
Ford Credit.........................................................12
Replacement PartsRecommendation.......................................12
Special Notices................................................13
Mobile CommunicationsEquipment.....................................................14
Export Unique Options.................................14
Environment
Protecting the Environment........................16
Child Safety
General Information.......................................17
Installing Child Restraints............................18
Booster Seats..................................................30
Child Restraint Positioning.........................32
Child Safety Locks..........................................33
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation..................................35
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................36
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.....................40
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime.............................................................40
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................41
Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance................................................42
Seatbelt Extension........................................43
Supplementary RestraintsSystem
Principle of Operation..................................44
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................45
Side Airbags.....................................................50
Safety Canopy™..............................................51
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........52
Airbag Disposal...............................................53
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on RadioFrequencies..................................................54
Remote Control..............................................54
Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl...........................................................60
MyKey™
Principle of Operation...................................61
Creating a MyKey............................................62
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................63
Checking MyKey System Status...............63
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems.........................................................63
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................64
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking.................................65
Keyless Entry...................................................68
Tailgate
Tailgate Lock....................................................70
Removing the Tailgate.................................70
Tailgate Step.....................................................71
Bed Extender....................................................72
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................74
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................76
Power Running Boards
Using Power Running Boards....................78
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................80
Audio Control...................................................81
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Voice Control...................................................82
Cruise Control..................................................82
Information Display Control.......................82
Heated Steering Wheel................................82
Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals.....................................83
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers........................................84
Autowipers.......................................................84
Windshield Washers.....................................85
Lighting
General Information.....................................86
Lighting Control..............................................86
Autolamps........................................................87
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................88
Daytime Running Lamps............................88
Automatic High Beam Control.................88
Front Fog Lamps............................................90
Direction Indicators.......................................90
Spot Lamps.....................................................90
Interior Lamps..................................................91
Ambient Lighting...........................................94
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows.............................................95
Global Opening..............................................96
Exterior Mirrors................................................96
Interior Mirror...................................................98
Sliding Windows............................................99
Sun Visors.........................................................99
Moonroof........................................................100
Instrument Cluster
Gauges..............................................................102
Warning Lamps and Indicators...............105
Audible Warnings and Indicators............110
Information Displays
General Information......................................111
Information Messages................................128
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control.............................145
Automatic Climate Control......................146
Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate.........................................................148
Heated Windows and Mirrors..................150
Heated Exterior Mirrors................................151
Cabin Air Filter.................................................151
Remote Start...................................................151
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position..................152
Head Restraints.............................................152
Manual Seats.................................................154
Power Seats....................................................155
Memory Function..........................................157
Rear Seats.......................................................159
Heated Seats.................................................160
Climate Controlled Seats...........................161
Front Seat Armrest......................................162
Rear Seat Armrest........................................163
Universal Garage DoorOpener
Universal Garage Door Opener...............164
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points...............................168
Storage Compartments
Center Console..............................................170
Overhead Console........................................170
Under Seat Storage.....................................170
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GENERAL INFORMATION ON
RADIO FREQUENCIES
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules and with Industry Canadalicense-exempt RSS standard(s).Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not causeharmful interference, and (2) This devicemust accept any interference received,including interference that may causeundesired operation.
Note:Changes or modifications notexpressively approved by the partyresponsible for compliance could void theuser's authority to operate the equipment.The term IC before the radio certificationnumber only signifies that Industry Canadatechnical specifications were met.
The typical operating range for yourtransmitter is approximately 33 feet (10meters). Vehicles with the remote startfeature will have a greater range. One ofthe following could cause a decrease inoperating range:
•weather conditions
•nearby radio towers
•structures around the vehicle
•other vehicles parked next to yourvehicle
Other short-distance radio transmitters,such as amateur radios, medicalequipment, wireless headphones, remotecontrols and alarm systems may operateon the same frequency as your remotecontrol. If other transmitters are operatingon those frequencies, you may not be ableto use your remote control. Using yourremote control near some types ofelectronic equipment, such as USB devices,
computers or cell phones can interfere withremote operation. Operating your remotecontrol near metal or metallic-finishedpurses, bags or clothing can interfere withremote operation. You can lock and unlockthe doors with the key.
Note:Make sure to lock your vehicle beforeleaving it unattended.
Note:If you are in range, the remote controlwill operate if you press any buttonunintentionally.
Intelligent Access
The system uses a radio frequency signalto communicate with your vehicle andauthorize your vehicle to unlock when oneof the following conditions are met:
•You touch the inside of the frontexterior door handle within 3 ft (1 m)proximity of an intelligent access key.
•You press the tailgate release button.
•You press a button on the transmitter.
If excessive radio frequency interferenceis present in the area or if the transmitterbattery is low, you may need tomechanically unlock your door. You canuse the mechanical key blade in yourintelligent access key to open the driverdoor in this situation. See RemoteControl (page 54).
REMOTE CONTROL
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (If
Equipped)
Use the key blade to start your vehicle andunlock or lock the driver door from outsideyour vehicle. The transmitter portionfunctions as the remote control.
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Keys and Remote Controls

Press the button to release the key blade.Press and hold the button to fold the keyblade back in when not in use.
Note: Your vehicle keys came with asecurity label that provides important keycut information. Keep the label in a safeplace for future reference.
Intelligent Access Key (If Equipped)
The intelligent access keys operate thepower locks and the remote start system.The key must be in your vehicle to use thepush button start.
Removable Key Blade
The intelligent access key also contains aremovable key blade that you can use tounlock your vehicle.
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Car Finder
Press the button twice withinthree seconds. A tone soundsand the direction indicators willflash. We recommend you use this methodto locate your vehicle, rather than usingthe panic alarm.
Sounding the Panic Alarm
Press the button to sound thepanic alarm. Press the buttonagain or switch the ignition on toturn it off.
Note:The panic alarm only operates whenthe ignition is off.
Remote Start (If Equipped)
WARNING
To avoid exhaust fumes, do not useremote start if your vehicle is parkedindoors or in areas that are not wellventilated.
Note:Do not use remote start if your fuellevel is low.
The remote start button is on thetransmitter.
This feature allows you to start yourvehicle from the outside. The transmitterhas an extended operating range.
You can configure vehicles with automaticclimate control to turn on the automaticclimate control when you remote start yourvehicle. See Automatic Climate Control(page 146). A manual climate controlsystem runs at the setting you set it towhen you switched your vehicle off.
Many states and provinces restrict the useof remote start. Check your local and stateor provincial laws for specific requirementsregarding remote start systems.
The remote start system does not work ifany of the following occur:
•The ignition is on.
•The anti-theft alarm triggers.
•You switch off the feature.
•The hood is open.
•The transmission is not in park (P).
•The battery voltage is below theminimum operating voltage.
•The service engine soon light is on.
Remote Control Feedback
An LED on the remote control providesstatus feedback of remote start or stopcommands.
StatusLED
Remote start orextensionsuccessful
Solid green
Remote stopsuccessful; vehicleoff
Solid red
Remote start orstop failedBlinking red
Waiting for statusupdateBlinking green
Remote Starting Your Vehicle
Note:You must press each button withinthree seconds of each other.
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The label on your transmitter details thestarting procedure.
To remote start your vehicle:
1. Press the lock button.
2. Press the remote start button twice.The exterior lamps flash twice.
The horn sounds if the system fails to start,unless quiet start is on. Quiet start runs theblower fan at a slower speed to reducenoise. You can switch it on or off in theinformation display. See GeneralInformation (page 111).
Note:If you do not follow this sequence,your vehicle does not start remotely, thedirection indicators do not flash twice andthe horn does not sound.
Note:If you remote start your vehicle withan integrated keyhead transmitter, you mustswitch on the ignition before driving yourvehicle. If you remote start your vehicle withan intelligent access transmitter, you mustpress the push button ignition switch on theinstrument panel once while applying thebrake pedal before driving your vehicle.
The power windows do not work duringremote start and the radio does not turnon automatically.
The parking lamps remain on and yourvehicle runs for 5, 10 or 15 minutesdepending on the setting.
Extending the Engine Running Time
To extend the engine running time durationof your vehicle during remote start, repeatsteps 1 and 2 while the engine is running.If the duration is set to 10 minutes, theduration extends by another 10 minutes.For example, if your vehicle had beenrunning from the first remote start for 5minutes, your vehicle continues to run nowfor a total of 20 minutes. You can extendthe remote start up to a maximum of 35minutes.
Wait at least five seconds before remotestarting after the engine stops running.
Turning Your Vehicle Off After RemoteStarting
Press the button once. Theparking lamps turn off.
You may have to be closer to thevehicle than when starting due to groundreflection and the added noise of therunning vehicle.
You can turn the remote start system onor off using the information display. SeeGeneral Information (page 111).
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR
REMOTE CONTROL
Replacement keys or remote controls canbe purchased from an authorized dealer.Authorized dealers can program remotecontrols for your vehicle. See PassiveAnti-Theft System (page 74).
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Note: You can clear or change your MyKeysettings at any time during the same keycycle as you created the MyKey. If youswitch the engine off, you must use anadmin key to change or clear your optionalMyKey settings.
CLEARING ALL MYKEYS
When you clear your MyKeys, you removeall restrictions and return all MyKeys totheir original admin key status at once. Toclear all MyKeys of all MyKey settings, usethe information display.
1. Switch the ignition on using an adminkey.
2. Access the main menu in theinformation display and then scrollthrough the menus to begin clearingyour MyKey programming. SeeInformation Displays (page 111).
3. Follow the instructions in the display.
4.A confirmation message appears in thedisplay after you finish clearing yourMyKeys.
Note:When you clear your MyKeys, youremove all restrictions and return all MyKeysto their original admin key status. Youcannot remove the MyKey restrictionsindividually.
CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM
STATUS
You can find information about yourprogrammed MyKeys by using theinformation display. See InformationDisplays (page 111).
MyKey Distance
Tracks the distance when drivers use aMyKey. The only way to delete theaccumulated distance is by using an adminkey to clear all MyKeys. If the distance doesnot accumulate as expected, then theintended user is not using the MyKey, or anadmin key user recently cleared and thenrecreated a MyKey.
Number of MyKeys
Indicates the number of MyKeysprogrammed to your vehicle. Use thisfeature to detect how many MyKeys youhave for your vehicle and determine whenall MyKeys have been deleted.
Number of Admin Keys
Indicates how many admin keys areprogrammed to your vehicle. Use thisfeature to determine how many adminkeys you have for your vehicle, and detectif an additional MyKey has beenprogrammed.
USING MYKEY WITH REMOTE
START SYSTEMS
MyKey is not compatible with nonFord-approved, aftermarket remote startsystems. If you choose to install a remotestart system, see an authorized dealer fora Ford-approved remote start system.
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MyKey™

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
You can use the power door lock controlor the remote control to lock and unlockyour vehicle.
See Tailgate Lock (page 70).
Power Door Locks (If Equipped)
The power door lock control is on the driverand front passenger door panels.
Unlock.A
Lock.B
Remote Control (If Equipped)
You can use the remote control at any timeyour vehicle is not running.
Unlocking the Vehicle (Two-StageUnlock)
Press the button to unlock thedriver door. Press the buttonagain within three seconds tounlock all doors. The direction indicatorsflash.
Press and hold both the lock and unlockbuttons on the remote control for fourseconds to disable or enable two-stageunlocking. Disabling two-stage unlockingallows your entire vehicle to unlock withone press of the button. The directionindicators flash twice to indicate a changeto the unlocking mode. The unlockingmode applies to the remote control andkeyless entry keypad.
Intelligent access at the driver door willunlock your entire vehicle when you disabletwo-stage unlocking.
Locking the Vehicle
Press the button to lock alldoors. The direction indicatorsflash.
Press the button again within threeseconds to confirm that all the doors areclosed. The doors lock again, the hornsounds and the direction indicators flashif all the doors are closed.
Mislock
If any door is open, or if the hood is openon vehicles with an anti-theft alarm orremote start, the horn will sound twice andthe direction indicators will not flash.
Activating Intelligent Access (If
Equipped)
General Information
You can unlock and lock the vehiclewithout taking the keys out of your pocketor purse when your intelligent access keyis within 3 ft (1 m) of your vehicle.Intelligent access uses a sensor on theback of the door handle for unlocking anda separate sensor on the face of each doorhandle for locking.
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PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT
SYSTEM
Note: The system is not compatible withnon-Ford aftermarket remote start systems.Use of these systems may result in enginestarting problems and a loss of securityprotection.
Note: Metallic objects, electronic devicesor a second coded key on the same keychain may result in vehicle startingproblems, especially if they are too close tothe key when starting your vehicle. Preventthese objects from touching the coded keywhen starting your vehicle. Switch theignition off, move all objects on the keychain away from the coded key and restartyour vehicle if a problem occurs.
Note: Do not leave a duplicate coded keyin your vehicle. Always take your keys andlock all doors when leaving your vehicle.
SecuriLock®
The system helps prevent the engine fromstarting unless you use a coded keyprogrammed to your vehicle. Using thewrong key may prevent your vehicle fromstarting. A message may appear in theinformation display.
If you are unable to start your vehicle witha coded key, it is not operating correctly.A message may appear in the informationdisplay.
Automatic Arming
The system arms when you switch theignition off.
Automatic Disarming
The system disarms when you switch theignition on with a coded key.
Replacement Keys
Note:Your vehicle comes with two keys.
The integrated keyhead transmitterfunctions as a programmed ignition keythat operates all the locks and starts yourvehicle, as well as a remote control.
The intelligent access key functions as aprogrammed key that operates the driverdoor lock and turns on the intelligentaccess with push button start system, aswell as a remote control.
If your coded keys are lost or stolen andyou do not have an extra coded key, youneed to erase the key codes from yourvehicle and program new coded keys.Contact an authorized dealer.
Store an extra programmed key away fromyour vehicle in a safe place. You canpurchase replacement keys or remotecontrols from an authorized dealer.
Programming a Spare IntegratedKeyhead Transmitter
Note:You can program a maximum of sixkeys to your vehicle. All six can be integratedkeyhead transmitters.
You can program your own integratedkeyhead transmitter or standardSecuriLock coded keys to your vehicle.This procedure programs both the vehicleimmobilizer keycode and the remotecontrol to your vehicle.
Only use integrated keyhead transmittersor standard SecuriLock keys.
You must have two previouslyprogrammed coded keys and the newunprogrammed key readily accessible.Contact an authorized dealer to have thespare key programmed if two previouslyprogrammed keys are not available.
Read and understand the entire procedurebefore you begin.
1.Insert the first previously programmedcoded key into the ignition.
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2.Switch the ignition from off to on. Keepthe ignition on for at least 3 seconds,but no more than 10 seconds.
3.Switch the ignition off and remove thefirst coded key from the ignition.
4. After at least 3 seconds but within 10seconds of switching the ignition off,insert the second previously coded keyinto the ignition.
5.Switch the ignition from off to on. Keepthe ignition on for at least 3 seconds,but no more than 10 seconds.
6.Switch the ignition off and remove thesecond previously programmed codedkey from the ignition.
7. After at least 3 seconds but within 10seconds of switching the ignition offand removing the previouslyprogrammed coded key, insert the newunprogrammed key into the ignition.
8.Switch the ignition from off to on. Keepthe ignition on for at least six seconds.
9.Remove the newly programmed codedkey from the ignition.
If you have successfully programmed thenew integrated keyhead transmitter, it willstart your vehicle and operate the remoteentry system.
If programming was unsuccessful, wait 10seconds and repeat steps 1 through 9. Ifyou are still unsuccessful, take your vehicleto your authorized dealer.
Programming a Spare IntelligentAccess Key
Note:You can program a maximum of sixkeys to your vehicle. All six must beintelligent access keys.
This procedure programs both the vehicleimmobilizer keycode and the remotecontrol to your vehicle.
You must have two previouslyprogrammed intelligent access keys insideyour vehicle and the new unprogrammedintelligent access key readily accessible.Contact an authorized dealer to have thespare key programmed if two previouslyprogrammed keys are not available.
Make sure that the ignition is switched offbefore beginning this procedure. Make surethat you close all the doors beforebeginning and that they remain closedthroughout the procedure. Carry out allsteps within 30 seconds of starting thesequence. Stop and wait for at least oneminute before starting again if you carryout any steps out of sequence.
Read and understand the entire procedurebefore you begin.
1. Remove the key blade from thetransmitter.
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