ESP FORD SUPER DUTY 2015 3.G Owners Manual

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FCC ID: KMHSG1G1
IC: 1422A-SG1G1
Vehicle with SYNC and MyFord Touchor MyLincoln Touch
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IC: 1422A-SYNCG2–L
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WARNING
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The antenna used for this transmitter mustnot be co-located or operating inconjunction with any other antenna ortransmitter.
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PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE RISINGCOST OF VEHICLE REPAIRS WITH A FORDEXTENDED SERVICE PLAN.
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)
More than 32 million Ford owners havediscovered the powerful protection of FordExtended Service Plan. It is the onlyextended service plan backed by FordMotor Company, and provides peace ofmind protection beyond the New VehicleLimited Warranty coverage.
Ford ESP Can Quickly Pay for Itself
One service bill – the cost of parts andlabor – can easily exceed the price of yourFord Extended Service Plan. With Ford ESPyou minimize your risk for unexpectedrepair bills and rising repair costs.
Up to 1,000+ Covered VehicleComponents
There are four Extended Service Plans withdifferent levels of coverage. Ask yourauthorized dealer for details.
1.PremiumCARE - Our mostcomprehensive coverage. With over1,000 covered components, this planis so complete that we generally onlydiscuss what’s not covered.
2.ExtraCARE - Covers 113 components,and includes many high-tech items.
3.BaseCARE - Covers 84 components.
4.PowertrainCARE - Covers 29 criticalcomponents.
Ford Extended Service Plan is honored byall authorized Ford dealers in the U.S. andCanada. It is the only extended service planauthorized and backed by Ford MotorCompany.
That means you get:
•Reliable, quality service at any Ford orLincoln dealership
•Repairs performed by factory trainedtechnicians, using genuine parts
Rental Car Reimbursement
1st day Rental Benefit
You take advantage of replacementtransportation if your vehicle is at yourauthorized dealer for same day coveredrepairs.
Extended Rental Benefits
If your vehicle is kept overnight for coveredrepairs, you are eligible for rental carcoverage, including bumper to bumperwarranty repairs, and Field Service Actions.
Roadside Assistance
Exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance,including:
•Towing, flat-tire change and batteryjump starts
•Out of fuel and lock-out assistance
•Travel expense reimbursement forlodging, meals and rental car
•Destination assistance for taxi, shuttle,rental car coverage and emergencytransportation
Transferable Coverage
If you sell your vehicle before your FordExtended Service Plan coverage expires,you can transfer any remaining coverageto the new owner. Whenever you sell yourvehicle, prospective buyers may have ahigher degree of confidence that vehiclewas properly maintained with Ford ESP,thereby improving resale value.
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Avoid the Rising Cost of ProperlyMaintaining Your Vehicle!
Ford Extended Service Plan also offers aPremium Maintenance Plan that covers allscheduled maintenance, and selectedwear items. The coverage is prepaid, soyou never have to worry about affordingyour vehicle’s maintenance. It coversregular checkups, routine inspections,preventive care and replacement of selectitems that require periodic attention fornormal wear:
•Windshield wiper blades
•Spark plugs (except in California)
•The clutch disc
•Brake pads and linings
•Shock absorbers
•Belts and hoses
•Diesel exhaust fluid replenishment
Interest Free Finance OptionsAvailable
Take advantage of our interest freeinstallment payment plan. Just a 10%down payment will provide you with anaffordable, no interest, no fee paymentprogram allowing you all the security andbenefits Ford ESP has to offer while payingover time. You are pre-approved with nocredit checks, no hassles! To learn more,call our Ford ESP specialists at800-367-3377.
Ford ESPP.O. Box 8072Royal Oak, MI 48068-0039
SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)
You can get more protection for yourvehicle by purchasing a Ford ExtendedService Plan. Ford Extended Service Planis the only service contract backed by FordMotor Company of Canada, Limited.Depending on the plan you purchase, FordExtended Service Plan provides benefitssuch as:
•Rental reimbursement
•Coverage for certain maintenance andwear items
•Protection against repair costs afteryour New Vehicle Limited WarrantyCoverage expires
•Roadside Assistance benefits
There are several Ford Extended ServicePlans available in various time, distanceand deductible combinations. Each planis tailored to fit your own driving needs,including reimbursement for towing andrental. When you purchase Ford ExtendedService Plan, you receive addedpeace-of-mind protection throughoutCanada and the United States, providedby a network of participating authorizedFord Motor Company dealers.
Note:Repairs performed outside of Canadaand the United States are not eligible forFord Extended Service Plan coverage.
This information is subject to change. Formore information, visit your local Ford ofCanada dealer or www.ford.ca to find theFord Extended Service Plan that is right foryou.
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
INFORMATION
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?
Carefully following the maintenanceschedule helps protect against major repairexpenses resulting from neglect orinadequate maintenance and may help toincrease the value of your vehicle whenyou sell or trade it. Keep all receipts forcompleted maintenance with your vehicle.
We have established regular maintenanceintervals for your vehicle based uponrigorous testing. It is important that youhave your vehicle serviced at the propertimes. These intervals serve two purposes;one is to maintain the reliability of yourvehicle and the second is to keep your costof owning your vehicle down.
It is your responsibility to have allscheduled maintenance performed and tomake sure that the materials used meetthe specifications identified in this owner'smanual. See Capacities andSpecifications (page 301).
Failure to perform scheduled maintenanceinvalidates warranty coverage on partsaffected by the lack of maintenance.
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?
Factory-trained Technicians
Service technicians participate in extensivefactory-sponsored certification training tohelp them become experts on theoperation of your vehicle. Ask yourdealership about the training andcertification their technicians havereceived.
Genuine Ford and MotorcraftReplacement Parts
Dealerships stock Ford, Motorcraft andFord-authorized branded re-manufacturedreplacement parts. These parts meet orexceed our specifications. Parts installedat your dealership carry a nationwide24-month or unlimited mile (kilometer)parts and labor limited warranty.
If you do not use Ford authorized parts theymay not meet our specifications anddepending on the part, it could affectemissions compliance.
Convenience
Many dealerships have extended eveningand Saturday hours to make your servicevisit more convenient and they offer onestop shopping. They can perform anyservices that are required on your vehicle,from general maintenance to collisionrepairs.
Note:Not all dealers have extended hoursor body shops. Please contact your dealerfor details.
Protecting Your Investment
Maintenance is an investment that paysdividends in the form of improvedreliability, durability and resale value. Tomaintain the proper performance of yourvehicle and its emission control systems,make sure you have scheduledmaintenance performed at the designatedintervals.
Your vehicle is very sophisticated and builtwith multiple, complex, performancesystems. Every manufacturer developsthese systems using differentspecifications and performance features.That is why it is important to rely upon yourdealership to properly diagnose and repairyour vehicle.
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Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, partnumber F1TZ-19580-B, or equivalent. Addfriction modifier XL-3 (EST-M2C118-A) orequivalent for complete refill ofTraction-Lok rear axles. See Capacitiesand Specifications (page 301).
Additional Axle Maintenance for F-450and F-550
Change rear axle fluid every 100000 miles(160000 kilometers) under normal drivingconditions on all commercial applications.When operating your vehicle at or nearmaximum gross vehicle weights, changethe rear axle fluid every 50000 miles(80000 kilometers). In addition, followthis 50000-mile (80000-kilometer)schedule when operating your vehicleunder the special operating conditions,where noted.
California Fuel Filter Replacement
If you register your vehicle in California, theCalifornia Air Resources Board hasdetermined that the failure to perform thismaintenance item does not nullify theemission warranty or limit recall liabilitybefore the completion of your vehicle'suseful life. Ford Motor Company, however,urges you to have all recommendedmaintenance services performed at thespecified intervals and to record all vehicleservice.
Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals
Vehicles operating in the Middle East,North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa orlocations with similar climates using anAmerican Petroleum Institute (API)Certified for Gasoline Engines (Certificationmark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normaloil change interval is 3000 miles (5000kilometers).
If the available API SM or SN oils are notavailable, then the oil change interval is1800 miles (3000 kilometers).
Engine Air Filter and Cabin Air FilterReplacement
The life of the engine air filter and cabin airfilter is dependent on exposure to dustyand dirty conditions. Vehicles operated inthese conditions require frequentinspection and replacement of the engineair filter and cabin air filter.
Diesel Particulate Filter
The filter may need to be removed for ashcleaning at approximately 120000 miles(192000 kilometers) or greater (actualmileage can vary greatly depending uponengine and vehicle operating conditions)and replaced with a new orre-manufactured (ash cleaned) part. Thefilter may need to be replaced atapproximately 250000 miles (400000kilometers) depending upon engine andvehicle operating conditions. In both cases,the engine control system sets a servicelight (wrench icon) to inform you to bringyour vehicle to the dealer for service. Ifthere are any issues with the oxidationcatalyst or particulate filter system, aservice light (wrench or engine icon) setsby the engine control system to inform youto bring your vehicle into a dealer forservice.
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DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps........................66
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Economical Driving.....................................208Electronic Locking Differential................160Activating the Electronic LockingDifferential.......................................................160Emission Control System...........................141On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)....................142Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance(I/M) Testing....................................................142End User License Agreement..................423SYNC® End User License Agreement(EULA)..............................................................423Engine Block Heater....................................134Using the Engine Block Heater......................135Engine Coolant Check...............................236Adding Engine Coolant....................................237Checking the Engine Coolant........................236Recycled Engine Coolant................................238Severe Climates.................................................238What You Should Know About Fail-SafeCooling..............................................................238Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................58Engine Oil Check..........................................235Adding Engine Oil..............................................235Engine Oil Dipstick......................................235Engine Specifications.................................301Drivebelt Routing................................................301Entertainment...............................................376A/V Inputs............................................................392AM/FM Radio......................................................378Bluetooth Audio..................................................391Browsing Device Content................................376CD............................................................................387SD Card Slot and USB Port...........................388SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (IfActivated)........................................................383Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information.................................391
Essential Towing Checks...........................193Before Towing a Trailer....................................203Dynamic Hitching Using the Rear ViewCamera System.............................................194Hitches....................................................................195Integrated Trailer Brake Controller..............198Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft (PWC)........................................205Safety Chains.......................................................197Trailer Brakes.......................................................198Trailer Lamps......................................................203Trailer Towing Connector................................194Using a Step Bumper (If Equipped)...........203When Towing a Trailer.....................................203Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording..............................................9Export Unique Options..................................13Extended Service Plan (ESP).................438SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)............439SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only).........................438Exterior Mirrors................................................70Clearance Lamps...................................................71Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.................................71Heated Exterior Mirrors........................................71Memory Mirrors......................................................71Power Exterior Mirrors........................................70Telescoping Mirrors..............................................72
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Fastening the Safety Belts..........................29Fastening the Cinch Tongue............................30Safety Belt Extension Assembly......................31Safety Belt Locking Modes...............................30Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy...........30Using the Safety Belt with Cinch Tongue(Front Center and Rear Center SeatsOnly)....................................................................29Floor Mats......................................................209Fog Lamps - FrontSee: Front Fog Lamps.........................................67Foot PedalsSee: Adjusting the Pedals.................................63Ford Credit..........................................................11(U.S. Only).................................................................11Four-Wheel Drive...........................................151Front Fog Lamps............................................67Front Seat Armrest.......................................119
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Special Notices................................................12New Vehicle Limited Warranty.........................12Special Instructions..............................................12Using your Vehicle as an Ambulance.............13Using your Vehicle as a Stationary PowerSource...................................................................13Using your Vehicle with a Snowplow.............12Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance..............................................4446.2L and 6.8L Gasoline Engines..................4446.7L Diesel Engine..............................................447Exceptions............................................................447Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control.............................................176Stability Control............................................167Principle of Operation.......................................167Starter SwitchSee: Ignition Switch............................................132Starting a Gasoline Engine........................133Cold Weather Starting (Flexible FuelVehicles Only).................................................133Failure to Start.....................................................133Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................134Important Ventilating Information...............134Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isMoving................................................................133Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isStationary.........................................................133Starting and Stopping the Engine..........132General Information...........................................132Steering.............................................................177Steering Wheel...............................................60Storage Compartments..............................131SunroofSee: Moonroof.......................................................73Sun Visors..........................................................73Illuminated Vanity Mirror....................................73Slide-on-rod...........................................................73Supplementary Restraints System.........36Principle of Operation........................................36Symbols Glossary.............................................7
SYNC™ Applications andServices........................................................338911 Assist...............................................................338SYNC AppLink....................................................344SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions &Information (TDI) (If Equipped, UnitesStates Only).....................................................341Vehicle Health Report.....................................340SYNC™............................................................323General Information..........................................323SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................353
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Tailgate.............................................................185Bed Extender........................................................187Tailgate Lock........................................................185Tailgate Removal................................................186Tailgate Step........................................................186Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications.............301Terrain Response..........................................170Principle of Operation.......................................170The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)........................219Tire Care..........................................................265Glossary of Tire Terminology........................266Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading.............................................................265Information Contained on the TireSidewall............................................................267Temperature A B C............................................266Traction AA A B C..............................................265Treadwear............................................................265Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........282Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System.......................................283Understanding Your Tire PressureMonitoring System ......................................284TiresSee: Wheels and Tires.....................................263Towing a Trailer.............................................189Load Placement.................................................189Towing Points...............................................205Towing the Vehicle on FourWheels..........................................................207Emergency Towing............................................207Recreational Towing.........................................207
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