FORD SUPER DUTY 2012 3.G Owners Manual

Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................401
Instrument panel
cleaning ...........................369–370
cluster ........................................14
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................91
J
Jack ............................................334
positioning ...............................334
storage .....................................334
Jump-starting your vehicle ......351
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................141
keypad .....................................152
locking and unlocking doors ..153
programming entry code .......152
Keys ...................................133, 154
positions of the ignition .........269
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................89
daytime running light ...............91
fog lamps ...................................90
headlamps .................................89
headlamps, flash to pass ..........90
instrument panel, dimming .....91
interior lamps ...........................93
replacing bulbs .............95, 97–99
LATCH anchors .........................210
Lights, warning and indicator ....14
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........276
Loading instructions .................255Load limits .................................248
Locks
autolock ...................................141
childproof ................................145
doors ........................................141
Lug nuts ....................................350
Lumbar support, seats .............164
M
Manual transmission
fluid capacities ........................414
Message center ...............22–23, 40
english/metric button ...............28
system check button
................28
warning messages
...............29, 48
Mirrors
...............................108–109
automatic dimming rearview
mirror
......................................108
fold away
.................109, 111–112
heated
........................................83
programmable memory
..........147
side view mirrors (power)
.....109
signal
.......................................112
Moon roof
..................................118
Motorcraftparts
......................413
MyKey
........................................133
N
Navigation system
.......................79
O
Octane rating
....................394–395
Oil (see Engine oil)
..................379
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P
Parental MyKey
programming .............................133
Parking brake ............................277
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........413
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................113
Power adjustable foot pedals ...113
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................329
Power door locks ......................141
Power mirrors ...........................109
Power point ...............................103
Power steering ..........................286
fluid, checking and adding ....402
fluid, refill capacity ................414
Power Windows .........................105
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................289
R
Radio ......................................61, 63
Rear-view camera system .........302
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................201
Relays ........................................324
Remote entry system .......145–146
illuminated entry ....................149
locking/unlocking
doors ................................146–147
Remote start ...........................150
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................149replacing the batteries ...........148
Remote start .............................150
Remote start climate
operation .....................................87
Reverse sensing system ...........300
Roadside assistance ..................322
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..172, 174, 176, 178–179
Safety Canopy ...................189–190
Safety defects, reporting ..........364
Safety
restraints ...172, 174, 176, 178–179
Belt-Minder...........................180
extension assembly ................179
for adults .................174, 176, 178
for children .............................199
warning light and
chime ...............................179–180
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................210
Safety seats for children ..........203
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................419
Satellite Radio Information ........76
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............433
Seats ..........................................157
child safety seats ....................203
cleaning ...................................372
climate control ..................83, 166
easy access/easyout feature ..168
memory seat ...................147, 167
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SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................152
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ................................153–154
Servicing your vehicle ..............374
Setting the clock ...................62, 64
Snowplowing .................7, 319–320
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............193
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................413, 418
Special notice ................................7
ambulance conversions ..............7
diesel-powered vehicles .............6
four-wheel drive vehicles .......321
utility-type vehicles ....................6
Speed control ............................113
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......272
Starting your vehicle ........269–272
jump starting ..........................351
Steering wheel
controls ....................................115
tilting .......................................101
SYNC..........................................79
T
Tailgate ......................................127
Tilt steering wheel ....................101
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....240
Tires ...........................222–224, 334
alignment ................................232
care ..........................................228
changing ..................334, 337, 340
checking the pressure ............227
inflating ...................................225label .........................................239
replacing ..................................230
rotating ....................................233
safety practices .......................231
sidewall information ...............234
snow tires and chains ............247
spare tire .................................335
terminology .............................224
tire grades ...............................223
treadwear ........................223, 229
Towing .......................................255
recreational towing .................267
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ..............260
trailer towing ..........................255
wrecker ....................................355
Traction control ........................278
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ................260
Trailer sway control ..................285
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................407
Transmission .............................291
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....289
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................404
fluid, refill capacities ..............414
Turn signal ..................................93
U
Universal garage door opener ..120
Upfitter controls .......................117
USB port ......................................72
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................420
Vehicle loading ..........................248
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Ventilating your vehicle ...........273
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......14
Washer fluid ..............................378
Water, Driving through .............318Windows
power .......................................105
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ........................................100
checking and adding fluid .....378
replacing wiper blades ...........378
Wrecker towing .........................355
Index
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