wheel FORD F250 SUPER DUTY 2018 Owners Manual

General Maintenance Information........581
Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 583
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 582
Protecting Your Investment............................ 581
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 581
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?...................................................... 581
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................314
Getting the Services You Need.................311 Away From Home................................................ 311
Global Opening..............................................99
Opening the Windows....................................... 99
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 229
Hazard Flashers...........................................305
HDC See: Using Hill Descent Control................... 235
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 356
Headrest See: Head Restraints......................................... 156
Head Restraints
............................................156
Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 157
Heated Exterior Mirrors..............................154
Heated Rear Window..................................154
Heated Seats.................................................164 Rear Heated Seats............................................. 165
Heated Steering Wheel...............................85
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 148
Hill Start Assist.............................................229 Switching the System On and Off..............230
Using Hill Start Assist...................................... 230
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................151
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................. 154
General Hints......................................................... 151
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................. 153
Quickly Heating the Interior............................ 152
Recommended Settings for Cooling...........153
Recommended Settings for Heating..........153
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
............................................................229 Home Screen
................................................509
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........329
I
Ignition Switch
................................................177
In California (U.S. Only)..............................312
Information Display Control......................85
Information Displays....................................114 General Information........................................... 114
Information Messages
.................................131
4WD........................................................................\
. 147
Active Park.............................................................. 131
Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 132
Adaptive Steering............................................... 132
AdvanceTrac and Traction Control..............133
Airbag...................................................................... 133
Alarm and Security............................................. 133
Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 134
Battery and Charging System........................ 134
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System.................................................... 135
Collision Warning System............................... 136
Diesel Messages................................................. 136
Doors and Locks................................................. 138
Driver Alert............................................................. 139
Drivetrain................................................................ 139
Engine..................................................................... 139
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 140
Keys and Intelligent Access............................ 140
Lane Keeping System........................................ 141
Maintenance.......................................................... 141
MyKey...................................................................... 142
Off Road................................................................. 142
Park Aid.................................................................. 143
Park Brake.............................................................. 143
Power Steering.................................................... 144
Remote Start....................................................... 144
Seats....................................................................... 144
Starting System ................................................. 145
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................. 145
Trailer....................................................................... 145
Installing Child Restraints...........................20 Child Seats.............................................................. 20
Combining Seatbelt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety
Seats.................................................................... 29
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Front Seat Tether Strap Attachment
(Regular Cab)................................................... 30
Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Crew Cab and Super Cab)........................................ 31
Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outboard Seating Positions (Center
Seating Use) .................................................... 28
Using Inflatable Seatbelts (Rear Seat Outboard Positions)...................................... 25
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Except Front Center Position of Super Cab and Crew
Cab)....................................................................... 21
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Front Center Position of Super Cab and Crew
Cab)...................................................................... 23
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 27
Using Tether Straps............................................. 29
Instrument Cluster.......................................105
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................90 Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps...................... 91
Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps................91
Instrument Panel Overview.........................17
Interior Lamps.................................................94
Front Interior Lamps........................................... 94
Rear Interior Lamps............................................ 96
Interior Mirror
...................................................101
Automatic Dimming Mirror............................. 102
Manual Dimming Mirror.................................... 101
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................306 Connecting the Jumper Cables................... 306
Jump Starting...................................................... 307
Preparing Your Vehicle.................................... 306
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 307
K
Keyless Entry
....................................................70
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD............................................................... 70
Keyless Starting
.............................................178
Ignition Modes...................................................... 178
Keys and Remote Controls.........................56 L
Lane Keeping System
.................................252
Switching the System On and Off...............252
System Display................................................... 253
System Settings................................................. 252
Troubleshooting................................................. 253
Lighting Control
..............................................89
Headlamp Flasher............................................... 90
Headlamp High Beam....................................... 89
Lighting..............................................................89 General Information........................................... 89
Limited Slip Differential............................225
Load Carrying
................................................266
Load Limit......................................................266
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 270
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................ 266
Locking and Unlocking.................................67 Activating Intelligent Access............................ 67
Autolock.................................................................. 69
Battery Saver......................................................... 70
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 69
Power Door Locks................................................. 67
Remote Control..................................................... 67
Smart Unlock........................................................ 68
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys...................................................................... 68
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 408
M
Maintenance.................................................329 General Information......................................... 329
Manual Climate Control............................148
Manual Seats
.................................................158
Manual Lumbar .................................................. 159
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................. 159
Recline Adjustment........................................... 159
Memory Function..........................................161 Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................ 162
Linking a PreSet Position to your Remote Control or Intelligent Access Key Fob
........................................................................\
...... 162
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Phone....................................................................
548
Radio....................................................................... 551
Sound.................................................................... 546
Valet Mode.......................................................... 560
Vehicle................................................................... 558
Voice Control....................................................... 559
Wi-Fi & Hotspot................................................. 556
Side Airbags.....................................................52
Sitting in the Correct Position..................156
Sliding Windows...........................................102
Power Sliding Back Window.......................... 102
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................ 400
Snowplowing
.................................................301
Engine temperature while plowing.............302
Installing the Snowplow.................................. 301
Operating the Vehicle with the Snowplow Attached.......................................................... 302
Snowplowing with your Airbag Equipped Vehicle.............................................................. 302
Transmission operation while plowing............................................................. 303
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 408
Special Notices
................................................13
New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 13
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector............................................................ 13
Special Instructions.............................................. 13
Using a Slide-In Camper..................................... 13
Using your Vehicle as an Ambulance............14
Using your Vehicle as a Stationary Power Source................................................................... 14
Using your Vehicle With a Snowplow............13
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................589
Diesel Engine....................................................... 592
Exceptions............................................................ 597
Gasoline Engine................................................. 589
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................ 245
Spot Lamps......................................................93 Cargo and Trailer Hookup Lamps.................. 94
Stability Control
...........................................232
Principle of Operation...................................... 232
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch............................................ 177Starting a Diesel Engine - 6.7L
Diesel.............................................................180
........................................................................\
........... 180
Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 182
Cold Weather Operation.................................. 182
Cold Weather Starting...................................... 182
Diesel Engine Fast Start Glow Plug System................................................................ 181
Vehicles with an Ignition Key........................... 181
Vehicles with Keyless Start.............................. 181
Starting a Gasoline Engine - 6.2L/ 6.8L.................................................................178
Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 179
Cold Weather Starting (Flexible Fuel Vehicles Only)................................................ 180
Failure to Start..................................................... 179
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes...............180
Important Ventilating Information..............180
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................ 179
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................................... 179
Vehicles with an Ignition Key.......................... 178
Vehicles with Keyless Start............................. 179
Starting and Stopping the Engine...........177 General Information........................................... 177
Steering............................................................261 Adaptive Steering.............................................. 262
Power Steering.................................................... 261
Steering Wheel...............................................82
Storage Compartments
.............................174
Sunroof See: Moonroof..................................................... 103
Sun Visors
........................................................102
Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................. 103
Supplementary Restraints System.........46 Principle of Operation........................................ 46
Switching Off the Engine - 6.7L Diesel.............................................................185
Symbols Glossary.............................................8
SYNC™ 3
.......................................................498
General Information......................................... 498
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting
.....................560
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................476
911 Assist............................................................... 476
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 478
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SYNC™...........................................................460
General Information........................................ 460
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................490
T
Tailgate Lock
.....................................................72
Tailgate Step....................................................73
Closing the Step.................................................... 74
Opening the Step................................................. 73
Tailgate...............................................................72
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............421
Terrain Control..............................................235 Principle of Operation...................................... 235
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)........................313
Tire Care..........................................................382 Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 384
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 382
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall........................................................... 385
Temperature A B C............................................ 383
Traction AA A B C.............................................. 383
Treadwear............................................................ 383
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........400 Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring
System.............................................................. 407
Vehicle Tire Pressure Monitoring System............................................................. 400
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 380
Towing a Trailer.............................................273 Load Placement................................................. 274
Towing Points
...............................................309
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.........................................................296
Emergency Towing........................................... 296
Recreational Towing........................................ 296
Towing..............................................................273
Traction Control
.............................................231
Principle of Operation....................................... 231
Trailer Reversing Aids
..................................275
Principle of Operation...................................... 275
Setting Up Trailer Reverse Guidance..........275
Trailer Reverse Guidance................................. 275
Troubleshooting................................................. 279Using Trailer Reverse Guidance....................
278
Trailer Sway Control...................................282
Transfer Case Fluid Check.......................350
Transmission Code Designation.............427
Transmission..................................................210
Transporting the Vehicle
..........................308
Type Approvals.............................................637
RF Certification Logos for Tire Pressure
Monitoring Sensor(s).................................. 637
U
Under Hood Overview - 6.2L..................330
Under Hood Overview - 6.7L Diesel.......331 F-Super Duty........................................................ 331
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 332
Under Hood Overview - 6.8L
...................333
Under Seat Storage......................................174 Rear Under Seat Storage................................. 174
Universal Garage Door Opener...............168 HomeLink Wireless Control System...........168
USB Port
.........................................................459
Using Adaptive Cruise Control...............246 Automatic Cancellation.................................. 249
Blocked Sensor.................................................. 250
Canceling the Set Speed................................ 249
Changing the Set Speed................................. 249
Detection Issues................................................. 249
Following a Vehicle............................................ 247
Hilly Condition and Trailer Tow Usage................................................................ 249
Overriding the Set Speed............................... 248
Resuming the Set Speed................................ 249
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed.............247
Setting the Gap Distance............................... 248
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off...................................................................... 249
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On....................................................................... 246
Switching to Normal Cruise Control............251
System Not Available...................................... 250
Using Cruise Control...................................245 Switching Cruise Control Off......................... 245
Switching Cruise Control On......................... 245
Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................216 4WD Indicator Lights......................................... 217
Driving Off-Road With Truck and Utility Vehicles............................................................ 220
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Adaptive Steering..............................................
109
Anti-Lock Braking System.............................. 109
Automatic High Beam...................................... 109
Battery.................................................................... 109
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 110
Brake System....................................................... 109
Check Fuel Cap.................................................... 110
Cruise Control....................................................... 110
Diesel Engine Brake............................................. 112
Diesel Exhaust Fluid............................................ 112
Direction Indicator............................................... 110
Door Ajar................................................................. 110
Electronic Locking Differential....................... 110
Engine Coolant Temperature.......................... 110
Engine Oil............................................................... 110
Fasten Seatbelt.................................................... 110
Front Airbag........................................................... 110
Front Fog Lamps................................................. 110
High Beam............................................................. 110
Hill Descent........................................................... 110
Low Fuel Level....................................................... 111
Low Tire Pressure Warning................................ 111
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control............111
Service Engine Soon............................................ 111
Stability Control.................................................... 111
Stability Control Off............................................. 111
Transmission Tow/Haul..................................... 111
Wait To Start.......................................................... 112
Water In Fuel.......................................................... 112
Washer Fluid Check.....................................351
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior................................ 371
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 87
Waxing..............................................................372
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 408
Wheels and Tires........................................380 General Information......................................... 380
Technical Specifications.................................. 419
Windows and Mirrors...................................98
Windshield Washers.....................................88
Windshield Wipers.........................................87
Speed Dependent Wipers................................. 87
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................. 356
Wipers and Washers.....................................87
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