warning lights FORD F450 SUPER DUTY 2017 Owners Manual

1. Insert the ignition key, turn the switchto OFF and hold in OFF while removingthe key.
2. When you switch the ignition on, thepassenger airbag off light illuminatesbriefly, momentarily shuts off and thenturns back on. This indicates that thepassenger airbag is deactivated.
Turning the Passenger Airbag Back On
WARNINGS
The seatbelts for the driver and rightfront passenger seating positions arespecifically designed to operatetogether with the airbags in certain typesof crashes. When you switch off yourairbag, you not only lose the protection ofthe airbag, you also may reduce theeffectiveness of your seatbelt system. Ifthe passenger does not meet therequirements stated in the NationalHighway Traffic Safety Administration orTransport Canada deactivation criteria,switching off the airbag can increase therisk of serious injury or death in a crash.
If your vehicle has rear seats, alwaystransport children who are 12 andyounger in the rear seat. Always useseatbelts and child restraints properly. Donot place a child in a rear facing infant seatin the front seat unless your vehicle isequipped with an airbag on and off switchand the passenger airbag is turned off. Thisis because the back of the infant seat istoo close to the inflating airbag and therisk of a fatal injury to the infant when theairbag inflates is substantial.
If the passenger airbag off light isilluminated when the passengerairbag switch is on and the ignitionis on, have the passenger airbag switchserviced immediately by a qualifiedtechnician.
The passenger airbag remains off until youturn it back on.
1. Insert the ignition key and turn theswitch to ON.
2. The passenger airbag off light willbriefly illuminate when you switch theignition on. This indicates that thepassenger airbag is operational.
The passenger side airbag should alwaysbe on (the passenger airbag off lightshould not be illuminated) unless thepassenger is a person who meets therequirements stated either in Category 1, 2or 3 of the National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration or Transport Canadadeactivation criteria which follows.
The vast majority of drivers and passengersare much safer with an airbag thanwithout. To do their job and reduce the riskof life threatening injuries, airbags mustopen with great force, and this force canpose a potentially deadly risk in somesituations, particularly when a front seatoccupant is not properly buckled up. Themost effective way to reduce the risk ofunnecessary airbag injuries withoutreducing the overall safety of the vehicleis to make sure all occupants are properlyrestrained in the vehicle, especially in the
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INSTRUMENT LIGHTING
DIMMER
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS
WARNING
The daytime running lamps systemdoes not activate the rear lamps andmay not provide adequate lightingduring low visibility driving conditions. Also,the autolamps switch position may notactivate the headlamps in all low visibilityconditions, such as daytime fog. Make surethe headlamps are switched to auto or on,as appropriate, during all low visibilityconditions. Failure to do so may result in acrash.
Type 1 - Conventional (Non-Configurable)
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1. You switch the ignition on.
2. The transmission is not in park (P) forvehicles with automatic transmissions,or you release the parking brake forvehicles with manual transmissions.
3.The lighting control is in the off, parkinglamp or autolamps positions.
4. The headlamps are off.
Type 2 - Configurable
Switch the daytime running lamps on oroff using the information display. SeeInformation Displays (page 111).
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1. You switch the lamps on in theinformation display.
2. You switch the ignition on.
3. The transmission is not in park (P) forvehicles with automatic transmissions,or you release the parking brake forvehicles with manual transmissions.
4.The lighting control is in the autolampsposition.
5. The headlamps are off.
The other lighting control switch positionsdo not activate the daytime running lamps.
When you switch off the daytime runninglamps in the information display, the lampsstay off in all switch positions.
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM
CONTROL (If Equipped)
The system will automatically turn on yourhigh beams if it is dark enough and no othertraffic is present. When it detects theheadlights of an approaching vehicle, thetail lamps of the preceding vehicle or streetlighting, the system will turn off the highbeams before they distract other drivers.The low beams remain on.
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Window Lock (If Equipped)
Press the control to lock or unlock the rearwindow controls.
Accessory Delay (If Equipped)
The window switches remain operationalfor several minutes when you switch theignition off or until you open either frontdoor.
GLOBAL OPENING (If Equipped)
You can use the remote control to operatethe windows with the ignition off.
Note:To operate this feature, accessorydelay must not be active.
Opening the Windows
You can only open the windows for a shorttime after you unlock your vehicle with theremote control. After you unlock yourvehicle, press and hold the remote controlunlock button to open the windows.Release the button once movement starts.Press the lock or unlock button to stopmovement.
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Power Exterior Mirrors (If Equipped)
WARNING
Do not adjust the mirrors when yourvehicle is moving. This could resultin the loss of control of your vehicle,serious personal injury or death.
Left-hand mirror.A
Adjustment control.B
Right-hand mirror.C
To adjust your mirrors, switch your vehicleon (with the ignition in accessory mode orthe engine running) and then:
1. Select the mirror you want to adjust.The control lights.
2. Use the adjustment control to adjustthe position of the mirror.
3. Press the mirror control again. Thecontrol light turns off.
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors
Push the mirror toward the door windowglass. Make sure that you fully engage themirror in its support when returning it to itsoriginal position.
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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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Note:Do not clean the housing or glass ofany mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or otherpetroleum or ammonia-based cleaningproducts.
You can adjust the interior mirror to yourpreference. Some mirrors also have asecond pivot point. This lets you move themirror head up or down and from side toside.
Pull the tab below the mirror toward youto reduce glare at night.
Auto-Dimming Mirror (If Equipped)
Note:Do not block the sensors on the frontand back of the mirror. Mirror performancemay be affected. A rear center passenger orraised rear center head restraint may alsoblock light from reaching the sensor.
The mirror will dim automatically to reduceglare when bright lights are detected frombehind your vehicle. It will automaticallyreturn to normal reflection when you selectreverse gear to make sure you have a clearview when backing up.
SLIDING WINDOWS (If Equipped)
Power Sliding Back Window (If
Equipped)
WARNINGS
When operating the power slidingback window, you must make sureall rear seat occupants and cargo arenot in the proximity of the back window.
Do not leave children unattended inyour vehicle and do not let them playwith the power sliding back window.They may seriously injure themselves.
The control is on the overhead console.
Press and hold the control to open thewindow. Pull and hold the control to closethe window.
SUN VISORS
Rotate the sun visor toward the sidewindow and extend it rearward for extrashade.
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4X2 (If Equipped)
Illuminates momentarily whentwo-wheel drive high is selected.If the light fails to display whenthe ignition is turned on, or remains on,have the system serviced immediately byyour authorized dealer.
4X4 LOW (If Equipped)
Illuminates when four-wheeldrive low is engaged. If the lightfails to display when the ignitionis turned on, or remains on, have thesystem serviced immediately by yourauthorized dealer.
4X4 HIGH (If Equipped)
Illuminates when four-wheeldrive high is engaged. If the lightfails to display when the ignitionis turned on, or remains on, have thesystem serviced immediately by yourauthorized dealer.
Diesel Engine Brake (If Equipped)
Illuminates when you switch themanual engine brake on. SeeGeneral Information (page221).
Illuminates when you switch theautomatic engine brake on. SeeGeneral Information (page221).
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (If Equipped)
With the key in the on position,illuminates when the DEF iscontaminated, low or someonehas tampered with the DEF system. SeeSelective Catalytic Reduction System(page 188).
Wait To Start (If Equipped)
Illuminates when you switch theignition on as part of thepre-start system. Wait until thewait to start indicator turns off beforeattempting to start vehicle. See Startinga Diesel Engine (page 176).
Water In Fuel (If Equipped)
During refueling, it is possible foryou to pumpwater-contaminated diesel fuelinto your fuel tank. Your vehicle’s fuelsystem is equipped with a fuel filter andwater separator to remove water from thefuel. The water in fuel indicator lights whenthe fuel and water separator has asignificant quantity of water in it andrequires immediate draining.
If the water in fuel indicator illuminateswhen the engine is running, stop yourvehicle as soon as safely possible, shut offthe engine, then drain the fuel and waterseparator. See Fuel Quality (page 185).Allowing water to stay in the fuel system,after the water in fuel indicator illuminates,could result in extensive damage or failureof the fuel injection system.
WARNING
Do not drain the water-in-fuelseparator while the engine is running.Failure to follow this warning mayresult in fire, serious injury, death orproperty damage.
Note:Do not drain the fuel and waterseparator while the engine is running. Air willenter into the fuel system causing the enginenot to operate properly.
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HEATED SEATS (If Equipped)
WARNING
People who are unable to feel painto their skin because of advancedage, chronic illness, diabetes, spinalcord injury, medication, alcohol use,exhaustion or other physical conditions,must exercise care when using the heatedseat. The heated seat may cause burnseven at low temperatures, especially ifused for long periods of time. Do not placeanything on the seat that insulates againstheat, such as a blanket or cushion. Thismay cause the heated seat to overheat.Do not puncture the seat with pins, needlesor other pointed objects. This may damagethe heating element which may cause theheated seat to overheat. An overheatedseat may cause serious personal injury.
Do not do the following:
•Place heavy objects on the seat.
•Operate the heated seat if water or anyother liquid spills on the seat. Allow theseat to dry thoroughly.
Note:The engine must be running to usethis feature.
Press the heated seat symbol to cyclethrough the various heat settings and off.More indicator lights indicate warmersettings.
Note:The heated seats may remain onafter you remote start your vehicle, basedon your remote start settings. The heatedseats may also turn on when you start yourvehicle if they were on when you switchedyour vehicle off.
Rear Heated Seats (If Equipped)
WARNING
People who are unable to feel painto their skin because of advancedage, chronic illness, diabetes, spinalcord injury, medication, alcohol use,exhaustion or other physical conditions,must exercise care when using the heatedseat. The heated seat may cause burnseven at low temperatures, especially ifused for long periods of time. Do not placeanything on the seat that insulates againstheat, such as a blanket or cushion. Thismay cause the heated seat to overheat.Do not puncture the seat with pins, needlesor other pointed objects. This may damagethe heating element which may cause theheated seat to overheat. An overheatedseat may cause serious personal injury.
Do not do the following:
•Place heavy objects on the seat.
•Operate the heated seat if water or anyother liquid spills on the seat. Allow theseat to dry thoroughly.
Note:The engine must be running to usethis feature.
The rear seat heat controls are on the rearof the center console.
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Press the heated seat symbol to cyclethrough the various heat settings and off.More indicator lights indicate warmersettings.
The heated seat module resets at everyignition run cycle. While the ignition is inthe on position, press the heated seatswitch to enable heating mode. Whenactivated, they turn off automatically whenyou switch off the engine.
CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS
(If Equipped)
Heated Seats
WARNING
People who are unable to feel painto their skin because of advancedage, chronic illness, diabetes, spinalcord injury, medication, alcohol use,exhaustion or other physical conditions,must exercise care when using the heatedseat. The heated seat may cause burnseven at low temperatures, especially ifused for long periods of time. Do not placeanything on the seat that insulates againstheat, such as a blanket or cushion. Thismay cause the heated seat to overheat.Do not puncture the seat with pins, needlesor other pointed objects. This may damagethe heating element which may cause theheated seat to overheat. An overheatedseat may cause serious personal injury.
Do not do the following:
•Place heavy objects on the seat.
•Operate the heated seat if water or anyother liquid spills on the seat. Allow theseat to dry thoroughly.
Note:The engine must be running to usethis feature.
Press the heated seat symbol to cyclethrough the various heat settings and off.More indicator lights indicate warmersettings.
Note:The heated seats may remain onafter you remote start your vehicle, basedon your remote start settings. The heatedseats may also turn on when you start yourvehicle if they were on when you switchedyour vehicle off.
Note:After 60 minutes of operation, theheated seats switch off. Press the heatedseat symbol to switch the heated seats on.
Cooled Seats
Note:The engine must be running to usethis feature.
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For proper operation, make sure that eachhub is fully engaged and that both hublocks are set to the same position (bothset to LOCK or both set to AUTO). Toengage LOCK, turn the hub lockscompletely clockwise; to engage AUTO,turn the hub locks completelycounterclockwise.
The ESOF 4WD system:
•provides 4x4 High engagement anddisengagement while the vehicle ismoving.
•is operated by a rotary control locatedon the instrument panel that allowsyou select 4x2, 4x4 High or 4x4 Lowoperation.
•uses auto-manual hub locks that canbe engaged and disengagedautomatically based on the 4x4 modeselected.
•will increase fuel economy when usedin the hub lock's recommended AUTOmode.
4WD Indicator Lights
Note:When a 4X4 system fault is present,the system will typically remain in whichever4X4 mode was selected prior to the faultcondition occurring. It will not default to 4X2in all circumstances. When this warning isdisplayed, have your vehicle serviced by anauthorized dealer.
4X2
Momentarily illuminates when2H is selected.
4X4 HIGH
Continuously illuminates when4H is selected.
4X4 LOW
Continuously illuminates when4L is selected.
CHECK 4X4
Displays when a 4X4 fault ispresent.
Using a Manual Shift On Stop(MSOS) 4WD system (If Equipped)
Note:High shift efforts may be encounteredwhen attempting to shift into and out of 4x4modes. It is recommended to allow thevehicle to roll at a speed below 3 mph(5 km/h) when shifting between modes.
2H (4X2)
For general on-road driving. Sends powerto the rear wheels only and should be usedfor street and highway driving. Providesoptimal smoothness and fuel economy athigh speeds
4H (4X4 High)
Used for extra traction such as in snow oricy roads or in off road situations. Thismode is not intended for use on drypavement.
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Apply the parking brake whenever yourvehicle is parked. Press the pedaldownward to set the parking brake. Thebrake warning lamp in the instrumentcluster will illuminate and remainsilluminated until the parking brake isreleased.
To release, pull the brake release leverlocated at the lower left side of theinstrument panel.
If you are parking your vehicle on a gradeor with a trailer, press and hold the brakepedal down, then set the parking brake.There may be a little vehicle movement asthe parking brake sets to hold the vehicle'sweight. This is normal and should be noreason for concern. If needed, press andhold the service brake pedal down, thentry reapplying the parking brake. Chock thewheels if required. If the parking brakecannot hold the weight of the vehicle, theparking brake may need to be serviced orthe vehicle may be overloaded.
HILL START ASSIST
WARNINGS
The system does not replace theparking brake. When you leave yourvehicle, always apply the parkingbrake and shift the transmission into park(P) (automatic transmission) or first gear(1) (manual transmission).
You must remain in your vehicle onceyou have activated the system.
During all times, you are responsiblefor controlling your vehicle,supervising the system andintervening, if required.
If the engine is revved excessively, orif a malfunction is detected, thesystem will be deactivated.
The system makes it easier to pull awaywhen your vehicle is on a slope without theneed to use the parking brake.
When the system is active, your vehicle willremain stationary on the slope for two tothree seconds after you release the brakepedal. This allows you time to move yourfoot from the brake to the acceleratorpedal. The brakes release automaticallywhen the engine has sufficient torque toprevent your vehicle from rolling down thegrade. This is an advantage when pullingaway on a slope, for example from a carpark ramp, traffic lights or when reversinguphill into a parking space.
The system will activate automatically onany slope that will cause significant vehiclerollback. For vehicles with a manualtransmission, you can switch this featureoff using the information display. SeeInformation Displays (page 111). Thesystem will remain on or off depending onhow it was last set.
Note:There is no warning lamp to indicatethe system is either on or off.
Note:If your vehicle is equipped with AutoHold, Hill Start Assist will not be availablewhile Auto Hold is active.
Using Hill Start Assist
1. Bring your vehicle to a completestandstill. Keep the brake pedalpressed and select an uphill gear (forexample, first (1) when facing uphill orreverse (R) when facing downhill).
2. If the sensors detect that your vehicleis on a slope, the system will activateautomatically.
3. When you remove your foot from thebrake pedal, your vehicle will remainon the slope without rolling away forabout two or three seconds. This holdtime will automatically be extended ifyou are in the process of driving off.
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Brakes