trailer FORD F250 SUPER DUTY 2017 Owners Manual

Bed Ramps....................................................265
Towing
Towing a Trailer............................................268
Trailer Reversing Aids.................................269
Trailer Sway Control....................................277
Recommended Towing Weights............277
Essential Towing Checks...........................281
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......289
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................292
Economical Driving.....................................292
Driving Through Water...............................293
Floor Mats.......................................................293
Snowplowing................................................294
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance..................................297
Hazard Flashers...........................................298
Fuel Shutoff - 6.2L/6.8L...........................298
Fuel Shutoff - 6.7L Diesel.........................298
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................299
Post-Crash Alert System..........................302
Transporting the Vehicle...........................302
Towing Points...............................................303
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need..............305
In California (U.S. Only)............................306
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)......................307
Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only)......................308
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.......................................................308
Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature....................................................309
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only).............................................................310
Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly).............................................................310
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart............................312
Changing a Fuse..........................................320
Maintenance
General Information....................................322
Opening and Closing the Hood..............322
Under Hood Overview - 6.2L...................323
Under Hood Overview - 6.7L Diesel......324
Under Hood Overview - 6.8L..................326
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.2L/6.8L...............327
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.7L Diesel.............327
Engine Oil Check - 6.2L/6.8L...................327
Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel................328
Changing the Engine Oil and OilFilter..............................................................329
Changing the Coalescer FilterElement......................................................330
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................331
Engine Coolant Check - 6.2L/6.8L........332
Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L Diesel......336
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck...........................................................340
Transfer Case Fluid Check........................343
Brake Fluid Check........................................343
Power Steering Fluid Check....................344
Washer Fluid Check....................................344
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 6.7LDiesel...........................................................345
Fuel Filter - 6.2L/6.8L................................346
Changing the 12V Battery.........................346
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................348
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................348
Adjusting the Headlamps........................349
Changing a Bulb..........................................350
Bulb Specification Chart...........................353
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.2L/6.8L...............................................................356
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Cargo and Trailer Hookup Lamps
The cargo lamps are positioned in thecentral high mounted stop lamp and toeither side of the cargo box.
The trailer hookup lamp is positioned onthe tailgate next to the handle.
Pressing the button located inthe lighting control panel or thebutton located in the cargo boxnear the lamp switches on both of theselamps.
When switched on, these lamps light thecargo area of your vehicle and the trailerhitch.
Note:The cargo and trailer hookup lampsturn off automatically when you reach aspeed of 3 mph (5 km/h). They also turn offautomatically after 10 minutes, fadinggradually to off.
INTERIOR LAMPS
The following lamps switch on when:
•You open any door.
•You press a remote control button.
Front Interior Lamps
Note:The front interior lamp switches areon the overhead console. The exact locationof each switch on the overhead consoledepends upon which roof, sunroof, andwindow shade features are equipped on thevehicle.
Note:Touch the required switch to switchthe door function off when you open anydoor. When the door function is off and youopen a door, the courtesy and door lampswill stay off. Touch the switch again toswitch the door function back on. When thedoor function is on and you open a door, thecourtesy and door lamps will switch on.
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Telescoping Mirrors
This feature lets you extend the mirrorabout 3 in (75 mm). It is useful whentowing a trailer. You can manually pull outor push in the mirrors to the desiredposition.
PowerScope™ Power TelescopingMirrors (If Equipped)
Note:Do not stop the mirrors midwaythrough their movement. Wait until themirrors stop moving and press the controlagain.
Note:The left-hand and right-hand mirrorsmove at different rates. For example, onemirror may stop while the other onecontinues to move. This is normal.
Power-Folding Mirrors
To fold both mirrors, switch your vehicleon (with the ignition in accessory mode orthe engine running) and then:
1. Press the control.
2. Press control again to unfold themirrors.
Power Telescoping Mirrors
This feature lets you position both mirrorsat the same time.
Extend.A
Retract.B
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To adjust your mirrors, make sure youswitch your vehicle on (with the ignition inaccessory mode or the engine running) andthen press the adjustment control toposition the mirrors.
Note:Moving the mirrors 10 or more timeswithin one minute, or repeated folding,unfolding and telescoping of the mirrorswhile holding the control down during fulltravel, may disable the system to protectthe motors from overheating. Waitapproximately three minutes with thevehicle running, and up to 10 minutes withthe vehicle off, for the system to reset andfor function to return to normal.
Loose Mirror
If your power-folding mirrors are manuallyfolded, they may not work properly evenafter you re-position them. You need toreset them if:
•The mirrors vibrate when you drive.
•The mirrors feel loose.
•The mirrors do not stay in the folded orunfolded position.
•One of the mirrors is not in its normaldriving position.
To reset the power-fold feature, use thepower-folding mirror control to fold andunfold the mirrors. You may hear a loudnoise as you reset the power-foldingmirrors. This sound is normal. Repeat thisprocess as needed each time the mirrorsare manually folded.
Heated Exterior Mirrors (If Equipped)
See Heated Windows and Mirrors (page150).
Memory Mirrors (If Equipped)
You can save and recall the mirrorpositions through the memory function.See Memory Function (page 157).
Direction Indicator Mirrors (If Equipped)
While the vehicle is running, theforward-facing portion of the appropriatemirror housing blinks when you switch onthe direction indicator.
Puddle Lamps (If Equipped)
The lamps on the bottom part of the mirrorhousing light when you use yourtransmitter to unlock the doors or whenyou open a door.
Clearance Lamps (If Equipped)
The lower, outer part of the mirror housingslight when you switch the headlamps orparking lamps on.
Spot Lamps (If Equipped)
The area lights are on the forward-facingportion of the mirror housing. You canswitch them on and off by using thecontrols located on the instrument panel.See Lighting (page 86).
Trailer Towing Camera System (If
Equipped)
See Rear View Camera (page 232).
Blind Spot Information System (If
Equipped)
See Blind Spot Information System(page 249).
INTERIOR MIRROR
WARNING
Do not adjust the mirror when yourvehicle is moving.
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Windows and Mirrors

Fuel gauge positionDistance-to-emptyDriving type (fuel economyconditions)
1/8th tank50 mi (80 km)Highway driving
1/4 tank50 mi (80 km)Severe duty driving (trailertowing, extended idle)
Transmission Fluid TemperatureGauge
Indicates transmission fluid temperature.At normal operating temperature, the levelindicator will be in the normal range. If thetransmission fluid temperature exceedsthe normal range, stop the vehicle as soonas safely possible and verify the airflow isnot restricted such as snow or debrisblocking airflow through the grill. Also,higher than normal operating temperaturecan be caused by special operationconditions (i.e. snowplowing, towing oroff-road use). See Special OperatingConditions Scheduled Maintenance(page 581). Operating the transmission forextended periods with the gauge in thehigher than normal area may causeinternal transmission damage. You needto alter the severity of your drivingconditions to lower the transmissiontemperature into the normal range. If thegauge continues to show hightemperatures, see an authorized dealer.
Turbo Boost Gauge (If Equipped)
Indicates the amount of manifold airpressure in the engine.
DEF Gauge (If Equipped)
Indicates the current DEF level.
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.
Adaptive Cruise Control (If Equipped)
The speed control systemindicator light changes color toindicate what mode the systemis in. See Using Adaptive Cruise Control(page 240).
On (white light): Illuminates when theadaptive cruise control system is turnedon. Turns off when the speed controlsystem is turned off.
Engaged (green light): Illuminates whenthe adaptive cruise control system isengaged. Turns off when the speed controlsystem is disengaged.
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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.
Various systems on your vehicle can becontrolled using the information displaycontrols on the steering wheel.Corresponding information is displayed inthe information display.
Note:Some options may appear slightlydifferent or not at all if the items areoptional.
Note:Trailer options are not available ifyour vehicle speed is greater than 3 mph(5 km/h).
Note:Some MyKey menu options onlyappear if MyKey is enabled and at least oneMyKey is programmed.
This icon gives you the ability toswitch a feature on or off. Acheck in the box indicates thefeature is enabled, and uncheckedindicates the feature is disabled.
Information Display Controls(Type 1 and 2)
•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 or messages.
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Driver Assist
Brake Effort1
Trailer Sway
1 Trailer setting.
Settings
A. Engine OffVehicle
Auto Regen
Select Your SettingDTE Calculate
Select Your SettingAutolamp DelayLighting
Daytime Light
AutolockLocks
Autounlock
Select Your SettingRemote Unlock
Follow onscreen directions to confirm or modify yoursettingsOil Life Reset
Select Your SettingAlarm
Ask on Exit
Select Your SettingClimate ControlRemote Start
Seats
Duration
System
Remote OpenWindows
Remote Close
Courtesy WipeWiperControls
Shows information related to the configured MyKey(s).MyKey StatusMyKey
Follow onscreen directions to confirm or modify yoursettings.Create MyKey
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Trip/Fuel
Select Your SettingCompass
Average Speed
Trip 1 or 2
•Shows the time, mileage and average fuel economy of an individual journey. Alsoshows DTE.
Fuel
•Fuel Economy - Shows your instantaneous fuel usage as a bar graph, average mpgand DTE.
•Fuel History - Shows your fuel usage based on time. The graph is updated each minutewith the fuel economy that you achieved during 30 minutes of driving. Also showsDTE.
Note:Press and hold OK to reset values.
Note:Once you select a trailer, it remains active until you set it as no longer active. An activetrailer still accumulates miles even after you physically disconnect it from your vehicle.
Towing
Provides trailer status information for theactive trailer: Trailer Blind Spot status,Trailer Reverse Guidance status, trailername, accumulated trailer miles, trailerbrake gain and output.
Trailer StatusTrailer Status
Provides status of the brake, park anddirection indicator light for the activetrailer.
Trailer Light Check
Displays the trailer tire pressure and options to customize the display.Trailer TirePressure
Trailer Sway ControlTrailerOptionsSelect Trailer
Follow onscreendirections toconfirm or modifyyour settings.
Rename TrailerChange Trailer Settings
Reset TrailerDistance
Change Blind SpotMeasure
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Information Displays

Towing
Add Trailer BlindSpot
Change TrailerSticker
Add Trailer Rev.Guidance
Select Your SettingChange Brake Type
Change Brake Effort
Delete Trailer
Select Your SettingChange TrailerSetup
Add TrailerAdd Trailer
Select Your SettingTrailer Brake Type
Trailer Brake Effort
Follow onscreendirections toconfirm or modifyyour settings.
Change TrailerSetup
Trailer Rev. Guid-ance
ConventionalConnection Checklist
Fifth Wheel
Gooseneck
Off Road
Off Road Status
Displays pitch, steering angle and roll.
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Settings
Auto Regen
Blind Spot
Cross Traffic Alert
Select Your SettingDTE Calcula-tion
Rear Park Aid
Trailer Blind Spot
Auto Engine OffVehicleAdvancedSettingsEasy Entry/Exit
Select Your SettingAutolampDelayLighting
Daytime Lights
AutolockLocks
Autounlock
Select Your SettingRemoteUnlock
ClimateControlRemote Start
Seats
Duration
System
Follow onscreen directions to confirm ormodify your settings.Oil Life Reset
Select Your SettingAlarm
Ask on Exit
Remote OpenWindows
Remote Close
Courtesy WipeWiperControls
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