fuel FORD F450 2015 Owners Manual

Lighting
Lighting Control..............................................67
Autolamps........................................................67
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................68
Daytime Running Lamps
............................68
Front Fog Lamps............................................69
Direction Indicators
.......................................69
Interior Lamps.................................................69
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows
...............................................71
Global Opening
...............................................72
Exterior Mirrors
.................................................72
Interior Mirror
....................................................74
Sun Visors
..........................................................75
Moonroof...........................................................75
Instrument Cluster
Gauges................................................................77
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................79
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............82
Information Displays
General Information
.....................................84
Information Messages
.................................95
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control
............................106
Automatic Climate Control
.......................107
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate........................................................109
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................111
Remote Start
...................................................112
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position...................113
Head Restraints..............................................113
Manual Seats
..................................................115
Power Seats
....................................................116 Memory Function
..........................................116
Rear Seats
.........................................................117
Heated Seats
..................................................119
Climate Controlled Seats...........................121
Front Seat Armrest.......................................122
Rear Seat Armrest........................................123
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener
...............124
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points................................132
Storage Compartments
Center Console
..............................................134
Overhead Console........................................134
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information....................................135
Ignition Switch
...............................................135
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................136
Engine Block Heater.....................................137
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions......................................139
Fuel Quality
....................................................140
Running Out of Fuel......................................141
Refueling...........................................................141
Fuel Consumption
........................................143
Emission Control System..........................144
Transmission
Automatic Transmission
............................147
Power Take-Off
.............................................152
Four-Wheel Drive
Using Four-Wheel Drive
.............................153
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Rear Axle
Limited Slip Differential.............................162
Electronic Locking Differential................162
Brakes
General Information....................................164
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes...........................................................164
Parking Brake.................................................165
Hill Start Assist..............................................165
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................167
Using Traction Control................................167
Stability Control
Principle of Operation................................169
Using Stability Control
...............................169
Terrain Response
Principle of Operation
.................................172
Using Hill Descent Control.........................172
Parking Aids
Parking Aid
......................................................174
Rear View Camera
........................................175
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................178
Using Cruise Control
....................................178
Driving Aids
Steering............................................................179
Load Carrying
Load Limit
.......................................................180
Tailgate.............................................................187 Towing
Towing a Trailer..............................................191
Trailer Sway Control....................................192
Recommended Towing Weights............192
Essential Towing Checks...........................195
Towing Points
...............................................203
Transporting the Vehicle
..........................204
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels
......205
Driving Hints
Breaking-In
.....................................................207
Economical Driving
.....................................207
Driving Through Water..............................208
Floor Mats
......................................................208
Snowplowing................................................209
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) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)......................219
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................219
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada........................................................220
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................221
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)..............................................................221
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................222
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart...........................223
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Changing a Fuse............................................231
Maintenance
General Information
....................................232
Opening and Closing the Hood..............232
Under Hood Overview - 6.2L...................233
Under Hood Overview - 6.8L..................234
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................235
Engine Oil Check
..........................................235
Engine Coolant Check
...............................236
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check...........................................................240
Transfer Case Fluid Check........................242
Brake Fluid Check
........................................243
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................243
Washer Fluid Check....................................243
Fuel Filter
........................................................243
Changing the 12V Battery.........................244
Checking the Wiper Blades
.....................246
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................246
Adjusting the Headlamps........................246
Removing a Headlamp
.............................248
Changing a Bulb..........................................249
Bulb Specification Chart............................251
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................253
Vehicle Care
General Information
...................................255
Cleaning Products
.......................................255
Cleaning the Exterior..................................255
Waxing.............................................................256
Cleaning the Engine
....................................256
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades..........................................................257
Cleaning the Interior....................................257
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
........................257
Cleaning Leather Seats
.............................258
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
..............259
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................260 Vehicle Storage
............................................260
Wheels and Tires
General Information
...................................263
Tire Care
..........................................................265
Using Snow Chains.....................................282
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........283
Changing a Road Wheel
...........................288
Technical Specifications..........................299
Capacities and Specific- ations
Engine Specifications
.................................301
Motorcraft Parts..........................................302
Vehicle Identification Number................303
Vehicle Certification Label.......................303
Transmission Code Designation............304
Technical Specifications
..........................305
Audio System
General Information
....................................310
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM........311
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC
.............................................................312
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/ CD...................................................................315
Digital Radio...................................................316
Satellite Radio
...............................................318
Audio Input Jack............................................321
USB Port
...........................................................321
Media Hub......................................................322
SYNC™
General Information
...................................323
Using Voice Recognition...........................325
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............327
SYNC™ Applications and Services......338
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player...........................................................345
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
.........................353
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Air conditioning system
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum
based
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten safety belt
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard warning flashers
Heated rear window
Heated windshield
Interior luggage compartment
release
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Note:
Including to the extent that any
law pertaining to Event Data Recorders
applies to SYNC or its features, please
note the following: Once 911 Assist (if
equipped) is enabled (set ON), 911 Assist
may, through any paired and connected
cell phone, disclose to emergency
services that the vehicle has been in a
crash involving the deployment of an
airbag or, in certain vehicles, the
activation of the fuel pump shut-off.
Certain versions or updates to 911 Assist
may also be capable of being used to
electronically or verbally provide to 911
operators the vehicle location (such as
latitude and longitude), and/or other
details about the vehicle or crash or
personal information about the
occupants to assist 911 operators to
provide the most appropriate emergency
services. If you do not want to disclose
this information, do not activate the 911
Assist feature. See SYNC™ (page 323).
Additionally, when you connect to
Traffic, Directions and Information (if
equipped, U.S. only), the service uses
GPS technology and advanced vehicle
sensors to collect the vehicle ’s current
location, travel direction, and speed
(“ vehicle travel information ”), only to
help provide you with the directions,
traffic reports, or business searches
that you request. If you do not want
Ford or its vendors to receive this
information, do not activate the
service. For more information, see
Traffic, Directions and Information,
Terms and Conditions. See
SYNC™
(page 323). CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Some constituents of engine
exhaust, certain vehicle components,
certain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component wear
contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. PERCHLORATE
Certain components in your vehicle such
as airbag modules, safety belt
pretensioners and remote control batteries
may contain perchlorate material. Special
handling may apply for service or vehicle
end of life disposal. For more information
visit:
Web Address
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate
FORD CREDIT
(U.S. Only)
Ford Credit offers a full range of financing
and lease plans to help you acquire your
vehicle. If you have financed or leased your
vehicle through Ford Credit, thank you for
your business.
For your convenience we offer a number
of ways to contact us, as well as to help
manage your account.
Phone: 1-800-727-7000
For more information regarding Ford Credit,
as well as to access Account Manager,
please go to www.fordcredit.com.
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remote insurance company monitoring,
remote vehicle diagnostics, telematics or
engine reprogramming, may cause
interference or damage to vehicle systems.
We do not recommend or endorse the use
of any non-Ford-approved aftermarket
OBD plug-in devices. The vehicle Warranty
may not cover damage caused by any
non-Ford-approved aftermarket OBD
plug-in device.
Using your Vehicle With a
Snowplow
More information and guidelines for using
your vehicle with a snowplow in this
Owner's Manual. See Snowplowing (page
209).
Using your Vehicle as an
Ambulance
If your light truck is equipped with the Ford
Ambulance Preparation Package, it may
be utilized as an ambulance. Ford urges
ambulance manufacturers to follow the
recommendations of the Ford Incomplete
Vehicle Manual, Ford Truck Body Builder ’s
Layout Book and the Qualified Vehicle
Modifiers (QVM) Guidelines as well as
pertinent supplements. For additional
information, please contact the Truck Body
Builders Advisory Service at
http://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/
and then by selecting Contact Us or by
phone at 1–877 –840–4338.
Use of your Ford light truck as an
ambulance, without the Ford Ambulance
Preparation Package voids the Ford New
Vehicle Limited Warranty and may void
the emissions warranties. In addition,
ambulance usage without the preparation
package could cause high underbody
temperatures, overpressurized fuel and a
risk of spraying fuel which could lead to
fires. If your vehicle is equipped with the Ford
Ambulance Preparation Package, it will be
indicated on the Safety Compliance
Certification Label. The label is located on
the driver
’s side door pillar or on the rear
edge of the driver ’s door. You can
determine whether the ambulance
manufacturer followed Ford ’s
recommendations by directly contacting
that manufacturer. Ford Ambulance
Preparation Package is only available on
certain Diesel engine equipped vehicles.
Using your Vehicle as a Stationary
Power Source
Information and guidelines for operating a
vehicle equipped with an aftermarket
power take-off system can be found in this
Owner's Manual.
See Power Take-Off
(page 152).
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
EQUIPMENT
Using mobile communications equipment
is becoming increasingly important in the
conduct of business and personal affairs.
However, you must not compromise your
own or others’ safety when using such
equipment. Mobile communications can
enhance personal safety and security when
appropriately used, particularly in
emergency situations. Safety must be
paramount when using mobile
communications equipment to avoid
negating these benefits. Mobile
communication equipment includes, but
is not limited to, cellular phones, pagers,
portable email devices, text messaging
devices and portable two-way radios.
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Sounding a Panic Alarm
Note:
The panic alarm will only operate
when the ignition is off. Press the button to activate the
alarm. Press the button again or
turn the ignition on to deactivate
it.
Remote Start (If Equipped) WARNING
To avoid exhaust fumes, do not use
remote start if your vehicle is parked
indoors or areas that are not well
ventilated. Note:
Do not use remote start if your vehicle
is low on fuel. The remote start button is on the
transmitter.
This feature allows you to start your
vehicle from outside the vehicle. The
transmitter has an extended operating
range.
Vehicles with automatic climate control
can be set to operate when you remote
start the vehicle. See
Climate Control
(page 106). A manual climate control
system will run at the setting it was set to
when you switch the vehicle off.
Many states and provinces have
restrictions for the use of remote start.
Check your local and state or provincial
laws for specific requirements regarding
remote start systems.
The remote start system will not work if:
• the ignition is on
• the alarm system is triggered
• you disable the feature
• the hood is open
• the transmission is not in
P •
the vehicle battery voltage is too low
• the service engine soon indicator is on.
Remote Starting the Vehicle
Note: You must press each button within
three seconds of each other. Your vehicle
will not remote start and the horn will not
sound if you do not follow this sequence. The label on your transmitter details the
starting procedure.
To remote start your vehicle:
1. Press the lock button to lock all the
doors.
2. Press the remote start button twice. The exterior lamps will flash twice.
The horn will sound if the system fails to
start.
Note: If you remote start your vehicle with
an integrated keyhead transmitter, you must
switch the ignition on before driving your
vehicle. If you remote start your vehicle with
an intelligent access transmitter, you must
press the
START/STOP button on the
instrument panel once while applying the
brake pedal before driving your vehicle.
The power windows will not work during
the remote start and the radio will not turn
on automatically.
The parking lamps will remain on and the
vehicle will run for 5, 10, or 15 minutes,
depending on the setting.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
MyKey allows you to program keys with
restricted driving modes to promote good
driving habits. All but one of the keys
programmed to the vehicle can be
activated with these restricted modes.
Any keys that have not been programmed
are referred to as administrator keys or
admin keys. They can be used to:
•
create a MyKey
• program configurable MyKey settings
• clear all MyKey features.
When you have programmed a MyKey, you
can access the following information using
the information display:
• How many admin keys and MyKeys are
programmed to your vehicle.
• The total distance your vehicle has
traveled using a MyKey.
Note: All MyKeys are programmed to the
same settings. You cannot program them
individually.
Non-configurable Settings
The following settings cannot be changed
by an admin key user:
• Belt-Minder. You cannot disable this
feature. The audio system will mute
when the front seat occupants’ safety
belts are not fastened. Note: If your
vehicle is equipped with AM/FM radio
only, then the radio will not mute.
• Early low fuel. The low fuel warning is
activated earlier, giving the MyKey user
more time to refuel.
• Driver assist features, if equipped on
your vehicle, are forced on: parking aid,
blind spot information system (BLIS)
with cross traffic alert, lane departure
warning and forward collision warning
system. Configurable Settings
With an admin key, you can configure
certain MyKey settings when you first
create a MyKey and before you recycle the
key or restart the vehicle. You can also
change the settings afterward with an
admin key:
•
A vehicle speed limit can be set.
Warnings will be shown in the display
followed by an audible tone when your
vehicle reaches the set speed. You
cannot override the set speed by fully
depressing the accelerator pedal or by
setting cruise control.
• Vehicle speed minders of 45, 55 or 65
mph (75, 90 or 105 km/h). Once you
select a speed, it will be shown in the
display, followed by an audible tone
when the preselected vehicle speed is
exceeded.
• Audio system maximum volume of
45%. A message will be shown in the
display when you attempt to exceed
the limited volume. Also, the
speed-sensitive or compensated
automatic volume control will be
disabled. Note:
If your vehicle is
equipped with AM/FM radio only, then
the radio volume will not be limited.
• Always on setting. When this is
selected, you will not be able to turn
off AdvanceTrac (if your vehicle is
equipped with this feature).
CREATING A MYKEY
Use the information display to create a
MyKey. There are two types of information
displays, and their controls and messaging
vary. To determine which type of display
you have, you will need to reference
another chapter. See
(page 84).
If You Have a Type 1 Information
Display:
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Telescoping Mirrors (If Equipped)
This feature lets you extend the mirror
about 3 inches (75 millimeters). It is useful
when towing a trailer. You can manually
pull out or push in the mirrors to the desired
position.
PowerScope
™ Power Telescoping
Mirrors (If Equipped)
This feature lets you position both mirrors
in or out at the same time. The control is
on the door trim panel. Telescope Out
A
Telescope In
B 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 hold
the control. The running motors allow
you to make adjustments as needed.
• After positioning the mirrors, return the
control to the center position to help
protect the motors from overheating.
INTERIOR MIRROR WARNING
Do not adjust the mirror when your
vehicle is moving.
Note:
Do not clean the housing or glass of
any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum or ammonia-based cleaning
products.
You can adjust the interior mirror to your
preference. Some mirrors also have a
second pivot point. This lets you move the
mirror head up or down and from side to
side.
Pull the tab below the mirror toward you
to reduce glare at night.
Auto-Dimming Mirror
(If Equipped)
Note: Do not block the sensors on the front
and back of the mirror. Mirror performance
may be affected. A rear center passenger or
raised rear center head restraint may also
block light from reaching the sensor.
The mirror will dim automatically to reduce
glare when bright lights are detected from
behind your vehicle. It will automatically
return to normal reflection when you select
reverse gear to make sure you have a clear
view when backing up.
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GAUGES
Engine oil pressure gauge
A
Engine coolant temperature gauge
B
Transmission fluid temperature gauge
C
Fuel gauge
D
Speedometer
E
Information display See (page 84).
F
Tachometer
G
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