rear view mirror FORD SUPER DUTY 2011 3.G Quick Reference Guide
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rearView camera  
(iF equipped) 
This system provides a visual display of 
the area behind the vehicle. The display 
automatically appears on the navigation 
screen (if equipped) or in the rear view mirror 
when the vehicle is in Reverse (R) and uses 
colors (green, yellow and red) to alert you of your proximity to 
objects. note: Visibility 
aids do not replace the 
need to watch where 
the vehicle is moving. 
reVerse sensin\f system  
(iF equipped)
The reverse sensing system may warn you 
if there is an object behind the vehicle that 
may be too low for you to see. A warning 
tone will sound which increases in frequency 
as the object gets closer and then will sound 
continuously when the object is less than 10 
inches away. The system is active when the 
vehicle is in R (Reverse) and traveling less 
than 3 mph (5 km/h). note: Visibility aids 
do not replace the need to watch where the 
vehicle is moving. 
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tracti\bn c\bntr\bl  
(all dual rear wheel  Vehicles)
This system helps you maintain stability and 
steerability of your vehicle, especially on 
slippery road surfaces such as snow, ice or 
gravel. During traction control operation, the 
traction control light will illuminate. 
r\badside  assistance 
Your new Ford Super Duty comes with the 
assurance and support of 24-hour emergency 
roadside assistance.
 Roadside assistance 
includes such services as: lockout assistance, 
limited fuel delivery, battery jump starts, 
changing a flat tire, towing, and winch out. 
To receive roadside assistance in the United 
States, call 1 (800) 241-3673.
 In Canada, 
call 1 (800) 665-2006. 
trailer s way (iF equipped)
Trailer sway uses the vehicle’s AdvanceTrac
® 
with RSC® system to detect and help reduce 
trailer sway by applying brake force at 
individual wheels and, if necessary, reducing 
engine power. This feature defaults to on. To 
turn off, refer to the Message Center section 
in the Instrument Cluster chapter of your 
Owner’s Guide.
side  air Ba\fs and s aFety 
c an\bpy s ystem 
(iF equipped) 
Your vehicle is equipped with side airbags 
and a safety canopy system which help 
protect you in the event of a crash.
FunCtion
select shiFt aut\bmatic™ transmissi\bn ( sst) 
Your vehicle is equipped with a SST gearshift lever which allows you to change 
gears without a clutch. Put the gearshift into M (manual) and pr ess + to upshift 
and - to downshift. 
To lock gears, put the gearshift lever into D (Overdrive). Press – to lock out the 
gears. Only the available gears will be displayed. Press + to unlock the gears. messa\fe centerThe message center monitors many vehicle systems and alerts you to potential vehicle 
problems and conditions. Your message center also allows you to program and configure 
certain features without taking your hands off the wheel. Use the steering wheel controls to 
scroll, make selections and adjustments which will appear in the message center display 
in the instrument cluster. If equipped with an LCD screen, your main menu selections are: 
Gauge Mode, Trip A/B, Fuel Economy, Truck Apps, Settings and Information. 
turn si\fnal \bperati\bn
  • To operate the left turn signal, push the lever down until it stops and release. 
  • To operate the right turn signal, push the lever up until it stops and release.
  •   To indicate a lane change, push the lever up/down to the first stop position and 
release. The turn signals will flash three times and stop.
ad Vancetrac® with rsc ®  
staBility enhancement system
Helps you maintain stability and steerability of your vehicle during a variety of r oad 
conditions. Roll Stability Control™ (RSC®) helps to avoid a vehicle roll-over. If your vehicle 
becomes stuck, try turning off the AdvanceTrac® system (by pressing the control) to allow 
wheel spin and help increase momentum to help dig the vehicle out. 
electr\bnic l \bckin\f diFFerential (eld, iF equipped)
The ELD is a device housed in the rear axle which allows both rear wheels to turn at 
the same speed. You can engage or disengage the ELD on the fly. When the axle is 
disengaged, it will function like a standard rear wheel axle. When it is engaged, the rear 
wheels will rotate at the same speed when turning, thereby being helpful on slippery and/or 
off road surfaces, particularly when one wheel is on a poor traction surface.
For vehicles with an electronic shift 4WD system, pull the knob on the 4WD control toward 
you. The 
 indicator light will display in the instrument cluster indicating the system 
is engaged.
For 2WD vehicles and vehicles equipped with a manual shift 4WD system, tur n the 
 
control to ON. The indicator light will appear in the instrument cluster indicating the system 
is engaged.
Use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take your attention off the 
road. Ford recommends against the use of any hand-held device while driving and that you 
comply with all applicable laws. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of  
the vehicle.
t \bw/haul s witchTo eliminate excessive transmission shifting, activate the Tow/Haul feature. This feature also 
provides engine exhaust braking in all forward gears when the transmission is in D (Overdrive). 
The engine exhaust braking will help slow the vehicle and assist the driver in contr olling the 
vehicle when descending a grade. (exhaust braking available on diesel only)
center c\bns\ble (iF equipped)
  •   One 12V power point inside the 
storage compartment and one on  
the rear of the console
  •   110V/150W AC power point outlet 
on the rear of the console 
tail\fate step (iF equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a tailgate 
step that allows easy entry into the truck 
bed. To use, open the tailgate. Pull the yellow 
latch lever to the unlock position to release 
the grab handle from its stowed position and 
raise the handle upright until you feel it latch 
and see the latch lever in the lock position. 
(The yellow lever only needs to be used when 
releasing the grab handle.) Rotate the center 
molding to unlatch the tailgate. Flip open 
the panel to widen the step. Always use the 
grab handle when stepping up or down on the 
tailgate step. Keep the step load (you + load) 
below 350 lb. (159 kg).
To close the tailgate step, fold the step panel, 
then lift and fully slide the tailgate step into 
the tailgate. Slide the latch at the bottom 
of the handle, then lower the handle. Never 
drive with the step deployed. Ensure that you 
fully close and latch the tailgate step before 
moving the vehicle.
under seat l\bckin\f 
st\bra\fe 
(iF equipped)  The under seat storage 
compartment in the 
second row has a 
programmable lock 
which provides a safe 
place to store items. 
Use your ignition key 
to program the lock. 
There is also an auxiliary power point within 
the compartment which you can use to power 
or charge your electronic devices. 
mykey™ (iF equipped) 
Allows you to program certain driving 
restrictions in order to promote good driving 
habits. When MyKey™ is programmed, the 
following features are adjusted: 
  •   Belt-Minder
® will sound continuously and 
the audio will be muted until the safety 
belt is buckled
  • Audible and visual low fuel warnings 
  • Audio volume is limited
  • Vehicle speed is limited
  •   Audible and visual speed warnings at 
preselected speeds
  •    AdvanceTrac
® cannot be programmed off
s aFety
upFitter c\bntr\bls  
(iF equipped)
The Upfitter package provides four 
switches which can be customized to 
perform additional functions. They provide 
8 amps, 12 amps or 20 amps of electrical 
battery power. 
steerin\f wheel c\bntr\bls Use the arrow controls to scroll through the message center menus and use OK to make 
selections. Use SET +/-, RSM and OFF to set and adjust the speed. Use the steering 
wheel controls on the right side to adjust volume, media selections and access voice 
commands (if equipped).
p\bwer adjustaBle F\b\bt 
pedals 
(iF equipped)
Press the control to move the pedals 
closer or farther away from you. The 
pedals should only be adjusted when 
the vehicle is stopped and in Park (P).
electr\bnic shiFt \bn the Fly s ystem (iF equipped) 
This system allows you shift on the fly and select from the following modes:
 •   2H (2WD)- Use for general on-road driving. 
  •   4H (4x4 High)- Use for extra traction. This mode is NOT intended for use on dry pavement.
  •   4L (4x4 Low)- Uses extra gearing to provide maximum power to all four wheels at  
reduced speeds. 
hill descent c\bntr\bl (iF equipped)
This allows you to maintain vehicle speed while 
descending steep grades in a variety of road 
conditions.
 To enable, press the hill descent button. 
A light in the cluster will illuminate and a chime 
will sound. To increase descent speed, press the 
accelerator until the desired speed is reached. To 
decrease speed, press the brake until the desired 
speed is reached. Hill Descent Control can maintain 
vehicle speeds on downhill grades and can be 
engaged between 2 mph (3 km/h) to 12 mph  
(20 km/h). note: Hill descent control requires a 
cooling down interval after sustained use.
 The 
amount of time that the feature can remain active 
before cooling varies with conditions.
 The system 
will provide a warning in the message center and 
a chime will sound when the system is about to 
disengage for cooling.
 At this time, manually apply 
the brakes as needed to maintain descent speed.
trailer Brake c\bntr\bl\nler (iF equipped) 
Your vehicle may be equipped with a fully integrated electronic Trailer Brake Controller (TBC). 
Use the GAIN adjustment buttons (+ , -) and the manual controller lever to make adjustments. 
The system will display any necessary messages through your message center. For complete 
information on using the TBC, please refer to the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter in your 
Owner’s Guide.