AUX FORD SUPER DUTY 2013 3.G Owners Manual

Instrument Cluster 95
Gauges.............................................95
Warning lamps and indicators.............................97
Audible warnings and indicators..........................101
Information Displays 102
Controls............................................102
Information messages..................................117
Audio System 133
AM/FMstereo........................................135
AM/FM/CD with SYNC.................................136
Auxiliary input jack...................................140
USBport...........................................141
Satellite radio information...............................142
Climate Control 145
Manual heating and air conditioning........................145
Dual automatic temperature control........................147
Rear window defroster.................................151
Seats 153
Sitting in the correct position............................153
Head restraints.......................................154
Manual seats........................................156
Power seats.........................................158
Memory function.....................................159
Rear seats..........................................160
Heated and cooled seats................................164
Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped) 167
Car2U® home automation system.........................167
HomeLink® wireless control system.......................172
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Auxiliary Power Points 177
Storage Compartments 180
Overhead console.....................................181
Starting and Stopping the Engine 182
Ignition switch.......................................183
Engine block heater...................................185
Fuel and Refueling 187
Fuel quality.........................................189
Refueling...........................................191
Fuel consumption.....................................193
Transmission 197
Transmission operation.................................197
Hill start assist.......................................206
Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) 207
Four wheel drive.....................................207
Brakes 220
Brakes.............................................220
Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes......................221
Parking brake........................................221
Traction Control 222
TractionControl™ ....................................222
Stability Control 224
AdvanceTrac®.......................................225
Terrain Response 227
Hill descent control...................................227
Parking Aids 229
Sensing system.......................................229
Rear-view camera system...............................231
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C.Tune:Press this button to manually search through the radio
frequency band. Press and hold for a fast search.
D.Phone:Press this button to access the phone features of the SYNC®
system. See theSYNC®chapter for more information.
E.MENU:Press this button to access different audio system features.
•If your vehicle is equipped with satellite radio, you can access
different menus by pressingOK.
•Set the time by pressingMENUuntilSET HOURSorSET
MINUTESappears and using the arrow buttons to adjust the time.
•Set the strongest stations on the radio frequency by pressingMENU
untilAUTOSETappears.AUTOSETdoes not override your original
presets.
•RBDSdisplays text transmitted by certain radio stations and
searches for music categories. To search for music categories, turn on
RBDS (by using theSEEKbuttons whenRBDS ON/OFFappears).
Press the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through categories,
then use theSEEKbuttons to begin the search.
•SPEEDVOL(speed compensated volume) allows you to adjust radio
volume to compensate for noise levels when vehicle speed increases.
•Track/Folderis only available on MP3 files when in CD mode. In
track mode, pressing theSEEKarrows allows you to scroll through
all the tracks on the disc. In folder mode, pressing theSEEKarrows
allows you to scroll through all the tracks within the selected folder.
Press theFOLDERbuttons to access other folders.
•COMPRESS(Compression) is only available in CD and MP3 modes.
Switching compression on brings the soft and loud passages together
for a more consistent listening level. Use theSEEKbuttons and up
and down arrow buttons to switch it on and off.
F.AUX:Press this button to access the media features of the SYNC®
system. See theSYNC®chapter for more information.
G.SEEK:
•In radio mode, press and release these buttons to go to the next (or
previous) preset radio station or disc track.
•In CD and MP3 modes, press these buttons to select the next (or
previous) track, or press and hold to advance (or reverse) within the
same track.
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E.Memory presets:Store your favorite radio stations. To store a radio
station, tune to the station, then press and hold a preset button until
sound returns.
F.Seek, Reverse and Fast Forward:
•In radio mode, select a frequency band and press one of these
buttons. The system stops at the first station it finds in that direction.
•In SIRIUS mode, press these buttons to select the previous or next
channel. If a specific category is selected (such as Jazz, Rock or
News), use these buttons to find the previous or next channel in the
selected category.
•In CD mode, press these buttons to select the previous or next track.
G.MEDIA:Press this button to access different audio modes, such as
AM, FM and A/V Input.
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that you
use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take
your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation
of your vehicle. We recommend against the use of any handheld device
while driving, encourage the use of voice-operated systems when
possible and that you become aware of applicable state and local laws
that may affect use of electronic devices while driving.
WARNING:For safety reasons, do not connect or adjust the
settings on your portable music player while your vehicle is
moving.
WARNING:Store the portable music player in a secure location,
such as the center console or the glove box, when your vehicle is
moving. Hard objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden
stop, which may increase the risk of serious injury. The audio extension
cable must be long enough to allow the portable music player to be
safely stored while your vehicle is moving.
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The auxiliary input jack (AIJ) allows
you to connect and play music from
your portable music player through
your vehicle speakers. You can use
any portable music player designed
for use with headphones. Your audio
extension cable must have male
18-inch (3.5 millimeter) connectors
at each end.
1. Make sure your vehicle, radio and portable music player are turned
off and the transmission is in positionP.
2. Plug the extension cable from the portable music player into the AIJ.
3. Turn on the radio. Select either a tuned FM station or a CD.
4. Adjust the volume as desired.
5. Turn on your portable music player and adjust its volume to
12the
maximum.
6. Press AUX until LINE or LINE IN appears in the display. You should
hear music from your device even if it is low.
7. Adjust the volume on your portable music player until it reaches the
volume level of the FM station or CD. Do this by switching back and
forth between the AUX and FM or CD controls.
USB PORT (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that you
use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take
your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation
of your vehicle. We recommend against the use of any handheld device
while driving, encourage the use of voice-operated systems when
possible and that you become aware of applicable state and local laws
that may affect use of electronic devices while driving.
The USB port allows you to plug in
media playing devices, memory
sticks and charge devices (if
supported). See theSYNCchapter
for more information.
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Pull up on the tab to open the
storage bin.
Lift up on the seat back to return it to the upright position.
To gain access to the under-seat
storage compartment (if equipped)
in your seat cushion, lift the latch to
open the lid. The lid cannot be
opened when the armrest is down.
The under-seat storage
compartment (if equipped) has a
programmable lock. Use the ignition
key to program the lock to the
compartment. Electronics may be
powered or charged using the
under-seat storage compartment
auxiliary power point. See the
Auxiliary Power Pointschapter.
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AUXILIARY POWER POINTS
WARNING:Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the
cigarette lighter socket (if equipped). Improper use of the lighter
can cause damage not covered by your warranty, and can result in fire
or serious injury.
Note:If used when the engine is not running, the battery will discharge.
There may be insufficient power to restart your engine.
Note:Do not insert objects other than an accessory plug into the power
point. This will damage the outlet and blow the fuse.
Note:Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the
plug.
Note:Do not use the power point over the vehicle capacity of 12 volt
DC 180 watts or a fuse may blow.
Note:Do not use the power point for operating a cigarette lighter
element.
Note:Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered
by your warranty.
Note:Always keep the power point caps closed when not in use.
Run the engine for full capacity use of the power point. To prevent the
battery from being discharged:
•Do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is
not running.
•Do not leave devices plugged in overnight or when the vehicle is
parked for extended periods.
Locations
Power points may be found:
•on the instrument panel (two locations).
•inside the center console storage compartment (if equipped).
•on the rear of the center console (if equipped).
•inside the 20-percent front seat console (if equipped).
•inside the rear under seat storage compartment (if equipped).
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110 Volt AC Power Point (If Equipped)
WARNING:Do not keep electrical devices plugged in the
powerpoint whenever the device is not in use. Do not use any
extension cord with the 110 volt AC power point, since it will defeat
the safety protection design. Doing so my cause the powerpoint to
overload due to powering multiple devices that can reach beyond the
150 watt load limit and could result in fire or serious injury.
Note:The cap should always be closed whenever the power point outlet
is not in use.
Note:The power point will turn off after 13 minutes if the ignition is on
without the engine running. Keep the engine running to use the power
point.
The 110 volt AC power point outlet is used for powering electrical
devices that require up to 150 watt. Exceeding the 150 watt limit will
cause the power point to cut off the power temporarily to provide
overload protection.
The power point may be located:
•on the back of the center console
•on the instrument panel.
The power point is not designed for the following electric appliances;
they may not work properly:
•Cathode ray tube type televisions
•Motor loads, such as vacuum cleaners, electric saws and other electric
power tools, compressor-driven refrigerators, etc.
•Measuring devices, which process precise data, such as medical
equipment, measuring equipment, etc.
•Other appliances requiring an extremely stable power supply:
microcomputer-controlled electric blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc.
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The power point can switch to a fault mode when it is overloaded,
overheated, or shorted. Unplug your device and turn the ignition off then
on for overloading and shorting conditions. Let the system cool off, then
turn the ignition off then on for an overheating condition.
The power point can provide power whenever the ignition is on and the
indicator light is on. The indicator light is located in the top left corner
of the power point.
When the indicator light is:
•on — power point is ready to supply power
•off — power point power supply is off; ignition is not on
•blinking — power point is in fault mode.
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•The Total Accessory Reserve Capacity (TARC) is shown on the lower
right side of the vehicle’s Safety Compliance Certification Label. This
applies to Ford-completed vehicles of 10,000 pounds (4,536 kilograms)
GVWR or less. This is the weight of permanently-attached auxiliary
equipment, such as snowplow frame-mounting hardware, that can be
added to the vehicle and satisfy Ford compliance certification to
FMVSS. Exceeding this weight may require the auxiliary equipment
installer additional safety certification responsibility. The Front
Accessory Reserve Capacity (FARC) is added for customer
convenience.
•Rear ballast weight behind the rear axle may be required to prevent
exceeding the FGAWR, and provide front-to-rear weight balance for
proper braking and steering.
•Front wheel toe may require re-adjustment to prevent premature
uneven tire wear. Specifications are found in the FordWorkshop
Manual.
•Headlight aim may require re-adjustment.
•The tire air pressures recommended for general driving are found on
the vehicle’s Safety Certification Label. The maximum cold inflation
pressure for the tire and associated load rating is imprinted on the tire
sidewall. Tire air pressure may require re-adjustment within these
pressure limits to accommodate the additional weight of the snowplow
installation.
•Federal and some local regulations require additional exterior lamps
for snowplow-equipped vehicles. Consult your authorized dealer for
additional information.
Operating the Vehicle with the Snowplow Attached
Note:Do not use your vehicle for snow removal until it has been driven
at least 500 miles (800 kilometers).
Ford recommends vehicle speed does not exceed 45 mph (72 km/h)
when snowplowing.
The attached snowplow blade restricts airflow to the radiator, and may
cause the engine to run at a higher temperature: Attention to engine
temperature is especially important when outside temperatures are
above freezing. Angle the blade to maximize airflow to the radiator and
monitor engine temperature to determine whether a left or right angle
provides the best performance.
Follow the severe duty schedule in yourscheduled maintenance
informationfor engine oil and transmission fluid change intervals.
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