height FORD F450 SUPER DUTY 2017 User Guide

The active guidelines fade in and outdepending on the steering wheel position.The active guidelines are not shown whenthe steering wheel position is straight.
Always use caution while reversing.Objects in the red zone are closest to yourvehicle and objects in the green zone arefarther away. Objects are getting closer toyour vehicle as they move from the greenzone to the yellow or red zones. Use theside view mirrors and rear view mirror toget better coverage on both sides and rearof your vehicle.
Refer to the Rear View Camera section foradditional information. See Rear ViewCamera (page 232).
Hitches
Note:On pick-up trucks, the trailer hitchprovided on this vehicle enhances crashprotection for the fuel system. Do notremove!
Note:Do not cut, drill, weld or modify trailerhitches. Modifying trailer hitches can reducehitch rating.
Do not use a hitch that either clamps ontothe bumper or attaches to the axle. Youmust distribute the load in your trailer sothat 10-15% for conventional towing or15-25% for fifth wheel towing of the totalweight of the trailer is on the tongue.
Hitch components (If Equipped)
The following components will be includedin certain vehicles.
•A 5/8 inch hitch pin rated to tow up to21,000 lbs.
•A 3 inch drawbar.
•A hitch pin sleeve to be used whenmounting the 3 inch drawbar.
•A clevis pin to help keep the hitch pinin place.
Weight-distributing Hitches
WARNING
Do not adjust the spring bars so thatyour vehicle's rear bumper is higherthan before attaching the trailer.Doing so will defeat the function of theweight-distributing hitch, which may causeunpredictable handling, and could resultin serious personal injury.
When hooking-up a trailer using aweight-distributing hitch, always use thefollowing procedure:
1. Park the loaded vehicle, without thetrailer, on a level surface.
2. Measure the height to the top of yourvehicle's front wheel opening on thefender. This is H1.
3.Attach the loaded trailer to your vehiclewithout the weight-distributing barsconnected.
4. Measure the height to the top of yourvehicle's front wheel opening on thefender a second time. This is H2.
5. Install and adjust the tension in theweight-distributing bars so that theheight of your vehicle's front wheelopening on the fender is approximatelyhalfway between H1 and H2.
6.Check that the trailer is level or slightlynose down toward your vehicle. If not,adjust the ball height accordingly andrepeat Steps 2-6.
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1. Pull the wiper blade and arm awayfrom the glass.
2. Release the wiper blade lock (A) andseparate the wiper blade from thewiper arm.
3. Install in the reverse order.
Note:Make sure that the wiper blade locksinto place. Lower the wiper arm and bladeback on the windshield. The wiper arms willautomatically return to their normal positionwhen you turn the ignition on.
•Replace wiper blades at least once peryear for optimum performance.
•You can improve poor wiper quality bycleaning the wiper blades and thewindshield.
ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical Aim Adjustment
The headlamps on your vehicle areproperly aimed at the assembly plant. Ifyour vehicle has been in an accident, thealignment of your headlamps should bechecked by your authorized dealer.
Headlamp Aiming Target
8 feet (2.4 meters)A
Center height of lamp to groundB
25 feet (7.6 meters)C
Horizontal reference lineD
Vertical Aim Adjustment Procedure
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of awall or screen on a level surface,approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters)away.
2. Measure the height of the headlampbulb center from the ground and markan 8 foot (2.4 meter) horizontalreference line on the vertical wall orscreen at this height.
Note:To see a clearer light pattern foradjusting, you may want to block the lightfrom one headlamp while adjusting theother.
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A.P: Indicates a tire, designatedby the Tire and Rim Association,that may be used for service oncars, sport utility vehicles,minivans and light trucks.Note: Ifyour tire size does not begin witha letter this may mean it isdesignated by either the EuropeanTire and Rim TechnicalOrganization or the Japan TireManufacturing Association.
B.215: Indicates the nominalwidth of the tire in millimetersfrom sidewall edge to sidewalledge. In general, the larger thenumber, the wider the tire.
C.65: Indicates the aspect ratiowhich gives the tire's ratio ofheight to width.
D.R: Indicates a radial type tire.
E.15: Indicates the wheel or rimdiameter in inches. If you changeyour wheel size, you will have topurchase new tires to match thenew wheel diameter.
F.95: Indicates the tire's loadindex. It is an index that relates tohow much weight a tire can carry.You may find this information inyour owner’s manual. If not,contact a local tire dealer.
Note:You may not find thisinformation on all tires because itis not required by federal law.
G.H: Indicates the tire's speedrating. The speed rating denotesthe speed at which a tire isdesigned to be driven for extendedperiods of time under a standardcondition of load and inflationpressure. The tires on your vehiclemay operate at differentconditions for load and inflationpressure. These speed ratings mayneed to be adjusted for thedifference in conditions. Theratings range from 81 mph (130km/h) to 186 mph (299 km/h).These ratings are listed in thefollowing chart.
Note:You may not find thisinformation on all tires because itis not required by federal law.
mph ( km/h)Letterrating
81 (130)M
87 (140)N
99 (159)Q
106 (171)R
112 (180)S
118 (190)T
124 (200)U
130 (210)H
149 (240)V
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D.Maximum Load Single lb(kg) at psi (kPa) cold: Indicatesthe maximum load and tirepressure when the tire is used asa single; defined as two tires(total) on the rear axle.
Information on T Type Tires
T145/80D16 is an example of atire size.
Note:The temporary tire size foryour vehicle may be different fromthis example. Tire Quality Gradesdo not apply to this type of tire.
T type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of Ptype tires. These differences aredescribed below:
A.T: Indicates a type of tire,designated by the Tire and RimAssociation, that is intended fortemporary service on cars, sportutility vehicles, minivans and lighttrucks.
B.145: Indicates the nominalwidth of the tire in millimetersfrom sidewall edge to sidewalledge. In general, the larger thenumber, the wider the tire.
C.80: Indicates the aspect ratiowhich gives the tire's ratio ofheight to width. Numbers of 70 orlower indicate a short sidewall.
D.D: Indicates a diagonal type tire.
R: Indicates a radial type tire.
E.16: Indicates the wheel or rimdiameter in inches. If you changeyour wheel size, you will have topurchase new tires to match thenew wheel diameter.
Location of the Tire Label
You will find a Tire Labelcontaining tire inflation pressureby tire size and other importantinformation located on the B-Pillaror the edge of the driver's door.
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it needs to be repaired or replaced.For your safety, tires that aredamaged or show signs ofexcessive wear should not be usedbecause they are more likely toblow out or fail.
Improper or inadequate vehiclemaintenance can cause tires towear abnormally. Inspect all yourtires, including the spare,frequently, and replace them ifone or more of the followingconditions exist:
Tire Wear
When the tread is worn down toone sixteenth of an inch (2millimeters), tires must bereplaced to help prevent yourvehicle from skidding andhydroplaning. Built-in treadwearindicators, or wear bars, whichlook like narrow strips of smoothrubber across the tread willappear on the tire when the treadis worn down to one sixteenth ofan inch (2 millimeters).
When the tire tread wears downto the same height as these wearbars, the tire is worn out and mustbe replaced.
Damage
Periodically inspect the tire treadsand sidewalls for damage (suchas bulges in the tread or sidewalls,cracks in the tread groove andseparation in the tread orsidewall). If damage is observedor suspected have the tireinspected by a tire professional.Tires can be damaged duringoff-road use, so inspection afteroff-road use is alsorecommended.
Age
WARNINGS
Tires degrade over timedepending on many factorssuch as weather, storageconditions, and conditions of use(load, speed, inflation pressure)the tires experience throughouttheir lives.
In general, tires should bereplaced after six yearsregardless of tread wear or evenif they have not been used.However, heat caused by hotclimates or frequent high-loadconditions can accelerate theaging process and may require youto replace tires more frequently.
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Refueling - Gasoline....................................192Fuel Filler Cap......................................................193Remote Control..............................................54Car Finder................................................................59Integrated Keyhead Transmitter....................54Intelligent Access Key.........................................55Memory Feature...................................................58Remote Start.........................................................59Replacing the Battery.........................................56Sounding the Panic Alarm................................59Remote Start...................................................151Automatic Settings.............................................151Removing the Tailgate.................................70Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............370Replacement PartsRecommendation........................................12Collision Repairs....................................................12Scheduled Maintenance and MechanicalRepairs..................................................................12Warranty on Replacement Parts.....................13Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl............................................................60Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)...............................................................310Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only)...............................................................310Roadside Assistance..................................297Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting RoadsideAssistance........................................................297Vehicles Sold in Canada: RoadsideAssistance Program Coverage................298Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using RoadsideAssistance.......................................................298Vehicles Sold in the United States: GettingRoadside Assistance...................................297Vehicles Sold in the United States: UsingRoadside Assistance...................................297Roadside Emergencies..............................297Running-InSee: Breaking-In.................................................292Running Out of Fuel....................................188
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Safety Canopy™..............................................51Safety Precautions......................................183
Satellite Radio...............................................451Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number(ESN)................................................................452Satellite Radio Reception Factors...............452SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service..................452Troubleshooting.................................................453Scheduled Maintenance Record............591Scheduled Maintenance...........................573Seatbelt Extension........................................43Seatbelt Height Adjustment.....................40Seatbelt Reminder.........................................41Belt-Minder™.........................................................41Seatbelts...........................................................35Principle of Operation.........................................35Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime..............................................................40Conditions of operation......................................41Seats..................................................................152Security...............................................................74Selective Catalytic Reduction System -Diesel.............................................................188Contaminated Diesel Exhaust Fluid orInoperative Selective Catalytic ReductionSystem...............................................................192Diesel Exhaust Fluid Guidelines andInformation.......................................................191Diesel Exhaust Fluid Level..............................188Diesel Exhaust Fluid Warning Messagesand Vehicle Operations..............................190Filling the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank..........188Settings............................................................541911 Assist...............................................................546Ambient Lighting................................................551Bluetooth..............................................................543Clock.......................................................................542Display...................................................................552General..................................................................550Media Player........................................................542Mobile Apps........................................................549Navigation.............................................................547Phone.....................................................................543Radio......................................................................546Sound......................................................................541Valet Mode...........................................................553Vehicle....................................................................551Voice Control.......................................................553Wi-Fi........................................................................551Side Airbags.....................................................50
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