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When Inflating Your Tires
When putting air into your tires (such as ata gas station or in your garage), the tirepressure monitoring system may notrespond immediately to the air added toyour tires.
It may take up to two minutes of drivingover 20 mph (32 km/h) for the light to turnoff after you have filled your tires to therecommended inflation pressure
How Temperature Affects Your TirePressure
The tire pressure monitoring systemmonitors tire pressure in each pneumatictire. While driving in a normal manner, atypical passenger tire inflation pressuremay increase about 2 to 4 psi (14 to 28kPa) from a cold start situation. If thevehicle is stationary overnight with theoutside temperature significantly lowerthan the daytime temperature, the tirepressure may decrease about 3 psi (21kPa) for a drop of 30°F (17°C) in ambienttemperature. This lower pressure valuemay be detected by the tire pressuremonitoring system as being significantlylower than the recommended inflationpressure and activate the system warninglight for low tire pressure.
If the low tire pressure warning light is on,visually check each tire to verify that no tireis flat. If one or more tires are flat, repair asnecessary. Check the air pressure in theroad tires. If any tire is under-inflated,carefully drive the vehicle to the nearestlocation where air can be added to thetires. Inflate all the tires to therecommended inflation pressure.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ResetProcedure
WARNING
To determine the requiredpressure(s) for your vehicle, see theSafety Compliance CertificationLabel (affixed to either the door hingepillar, door-latch post, or the door edgethat meets the door-latch post, next to thedriver's seating position), or Tire Labellocated on the B-Pillar or the edge of thedriver's door.
Note:You need to perform the tire pressuremonitoring system reset procedure aftereach tire rotation on vehicles that requiredifferent recommended tire pressures in thefront tires as compared to the rear tires.
Overview
To provide the vehicle's load carryingcapability, some vehicles require differentrecommended tire pressures in the fronttires as compared to the rear tires. The tirepressure monitoring system equipped onthese vehicles is designed to illuminate thelow tire pressure warning light at twodifferent pressures; one for the front tiresand one for the rear tires.
Since tires need to be rotated to provideconsistent performance and maximum tirelife, the tire pressure monitoring systemneeds to know when the tires are rotatedto determine which set of tires are on thefront and which are on the rear. With thisinformation, the system can detect andproperly warn of low tire pressures.
System reset tips:
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11.Set all four tires to the recommendedair pressure as indicated on theSafety Compliance CertificationLabel (affixed to either the door hingepillar, door-latch post, or the dooredge that meets the door-latch post,next to the driver's seating position)or Tire Label located on the B-Pillaror the edge of the driver's door.
CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL
WARNINGS
The use of tire sealants may damageyour tire pressure monitoring systemand should not be used. However, ifyou must use a sealant, the tire pressuremonitoring system sensor and valve stemon the wheel must be replaced by anauthorized dealer.
If the tire pressure monitor sensorbecomes damaged, it will no longerfunction. See Tire PressureMonitoring System (page 282).
Note:If your vehicle is equipped with thetire pressure monitoring system, theindicator light will illuminate when the sparetire is in use. To restore the full function ofthe monitoring system, all road wheelsequipped with tire pressure monitoringsensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
If you get a flat tire while driving, do notapply the brake heavily. Instead, graduallydecrease your speed. Hold the steeringwheel firmly and slowly move to a safeplace on the side of the road.
If your vehicle is equipped with the tirepressure monitoring system, have a flatserviced by an authorized dealer in orderto prevent damage to the system sensors.See Tire Pressure Monitoring System(page 282). Replace the spare tire with aroad tire as soon as possible. Duringrepairing or replacing of the flat tire, havethe authorized dealer inspect the systemsensor for damage.
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and TireAssembly Information
WARNING
Failure to follow these guidelinescould result in an increased risk ofloss of vehicle control, injury or death.
If you have a dissimilar spare wheel andtire, then it is intended for temporary useonly. This means that if you need to use it,you should replace it as soon as possiblewith a road wheel and tire assembly thatis the same size and type as the road tiresand wheels that were originally providedby Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheelis damaged, it should be replaced ratherthan repaired.
A dissimilar spare wheel and tire assemblyis defined as a spare wheel and tireassembly that is different in brand, size orappearance from the road tires and wheelsand can be one of three types:
1.T-type mini-spare: This spare tirebegins with the letter T for tire size andmay have Temporary Use Only molded inthe sidewall.
2.Full-size dissimilar spare with labelon wheel: This spare tire has a label onthe wheel that states: THIS WHEEL ANDTIRE ASSEMBLY FOR TEMPORARY USEONLY
When driving with one of the dissimilarspare tires listed above, do not:
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1.Attach the spare tire lock key (A) to thejack handle (B).
2.Fully insert the jack handle (with oneextension) through the bumper holeand into the guide tube. The key andlock will engage with a slight push andcounterclockwise turn. You will feelsome resistance when you turn the jackhandle assembly.
3.Turn the handle counterclockwise andlower the spare tire until you can slidethe tire rearward and the cable is slack.
4.Remove the retainer through the centerof the wheel. If your vehicle is equippedwith a tether, perform the followingsteps.
5.Lift the spare tire on end to access thetether attachment.
6.Use the lug wrench to remove the lugnut from the spare tire tether.
7.If not replacing the spare or flat tire tothe underbody storage area, raise thewheel retainer up into the installedposition.
8.Use the attached fastener strap (onthe spare tire tether) to attach thetether end to the winch retainer priorto raising to the installed position.
Tire Change Procedure
WARNINGS
When one of the front wheels is offthe ground, the transmission alonewill not prevent the vehicle frommoving or slipping off the jack, even if thetransmission is in park (P).
To help prevent the vehicle frommoving when you change a tire, besure to place the transmission in park(P), set the parking brake and block (inboth directions) the wheel that isdiagonally opposite (other side and end ofthe vehicle) to the tire being changed.
Never get underneath a vehicle thatis supported only by a jack. If thevehicle slips off the jack, you orsomeone else could be seriously injured.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Radio Frequencies and ReceptionFactors
AM and FM frequencies are established bythe Federal Communications Commission(FCC) and the Canadian Radio andTelecommunications Commission (CRTC).Those frequencies are:
•AM: 530, 540-1700, 1710 kHz
•FM: 87.9-107.7, 107.9 MHz
Radio Reception Factors
The further you travel from an FM station, the weaker thesignal and the weaker the reception.Distance and strength
Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freewayoverpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage andthunderstorms can interfere with the reception.
Terrain
When you pass a ground-based broadcast repeatingtower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one andresult in the audio system muting.
Station overload
CD and CD Player Information
Note:CD units play commercially pressed4.75-inch (12 centimeter) audio compactdiscs only. Due to technical incompatibility,certain recordable and re-recordablecompact discs may not function correctlywhen used in Ford CD players.
Note:Do not insert CDs with homemadepaper (adhesive) labels into the CD playeras the label may peel and cause the CD tobecome jammed. You should use apermanent felt tip marker rather thanadhesive labels on your homemade CDs.Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Pleasecontact an authorized dealer for furtherinformation.
Note:Do not use any irregularly shapeddiscs or discs with a scratch protection filmattached.
Always handle discs by their edges only.Clean the disc with an approved CDcleaner only. Wipe it from the center of thedisc toward the edge. Do not clean in acircular motion.
Do not expose discs to direct sunlight orheat sources for extended periods.
MP3 Track and Folder Structure
Audio systems capable of recognizing andplaying MP3 individual tracks and folderstructures work as follows:
•There are two different modes for MP3disc playback: MP3 track mode(system default) and MP3 foldermode.
•MP3 track mode ignores any folderstructure on the MP3 disc. The playernumbers each MP3 track on the disc(noted by the .mp3 file extension) fromT001 to a maximum of T255. Themaximum number of playable MP3files may be less depending on thestructure of the CD and exact modelof radio present.
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Seek, Reverse and Fast Forward:F
In radio mode, select a frequency band and press one of these buttons. Thesystem stops at the first station it finds in that direction.
In Sirius mode, press these buttons to select the previous or next channel. If aspecific category is selected (such as Jazz, Rock or News), use these buttonsto find the previous or next channel in the selected category.
In CD mode, press these buttons to select the previous or next track.
MEDIA: Press this button to access different audio modes, such as AM, FM andA/V Input.G
DIGITAL RADIO
Note:HD Radio broadcasts are notavailable in all markets.
HD Radio technology is the digitalevolution of analog AM/FM radio. Yoursystem has a special receiver that allowsit to receive digital broadcasts (whereavailable) in addition to the analogbroadcasts, it already receives. Digitalbroadcasts provide a better sound qualitythan analog broadcasts with free,crystal-clear audio and no static ordistortion. For more information, and aguide to available stations andprogramming, please visitwww.hdradio.com.
When HD Radio is on and you tune to astation broadcasting HD Radio technology,you may notice the HD Radio logo on yourscreen. When this logo is available, youmay also see Title and Artist fieldson-screen.
The multicast indicator appears in FMmode (only) if the current station isbroadcasting multiple digital broadcasts.The highlighted numbers signify availabledigital channels where new or differentcontent is available. HD1 signifies the mainprogramming status and is available inanalog and digital broadcasts. Othermulticast stations (HD2 through HD7) areonly available digitally.
When HD Radio broadcasts are active, youcan access the following functions:
When HD Radio broadcasts are active, youcan access the following functions:
•Scan allows you to hear a briefsampling of all available stations. Thisfeature still works when HD Radioreception is on, although it does notscan for HD2-HD7 channels. You maysee the HD logo appear if the stationhas a digital broadcast.
•Memory presets allow you to save anactive channel as a memory preset.Touch and hold a memory preset slotuntil the sound returns. There is a briefmute while the radio saves the station.Sound returns when finished. Whenswitching to an HD2 or HD3 memorypreset, the sound mutes before thedigital audio plays, because the systemhas to reacquire the digital signal.
Note:As with any saved radio station, youcannot access the saved station if yourvehicle is outside the station’s receptionarea.
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HD Radio Reception and Station Troubleshooting
Potential reception issues
If you are listening to a multicast station and you are onthe fringe of the reception area, the station may mute dueto weak signal strength.
Reception area
If you are listening to HD1, the system switches back tothe analog broadcast until the digital broadcast is availableagain. However, if you are listening to any of the possibleHD2-HD7 multicast channels, the station mutes and staysmuted unless it is able to connect to the digital signalagain.
When the system first receives a station (aside from HD2-HD7 multicast stations), it first plays the station in theanalog version. Once the receiver verifies the station is anHD Radio station, it shifts to the digital version. Dependingon the station quality, you may hear a slight sound changewhen the station changes from analog to digital. Blendingis the shift from analog to digital sound or digital back toanalog sound.
Station blending
In order to provide the best possibleexperience, use the contact form to reportany station issues found while listening toa station broadcasting with HD Radiotechnology. Independent entities own andoperate each station. These stations areresponsible for ensuring all audio streamsand data fields are accurate.
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Press to select any of the following:
•AM
•FM
•SIRIUS
•CD
•USB
•BT Stereo
•SD Card
•A/V In
Using the Touch-SensitiveControls on Your System
To turn a feature on and off, just touch thegraphic with your finger. To get the bestperformance from the touch-sensitivecontrols:
•Do not press hard on the controls. Theyare sensitive to light touch.
•Use your bare finger to touch the centerof a touch-control graphic. Touchingoff-center of the graphic may affectoperation of a nearby control.
•Make sure your hands are clean anddry.
•Since the touchscreen operates basedon the touch of a finger, you may havetrouble using it if you are wearinggloves.
•Keep metal and other conductivematerial away from the surface of thetouchscreen as this may causeelectronic interference (for example,inadvertently turning on a feature otherthan the one you meant to turn on).
Cleaning the Touchscreen Display
Use a clean, soft cloth such as one usedfor cleaning glasses. If dirt or fingerprintsare still visible, apply a small amount ofalcohol to the cloth. Do not pour or sprayalcohol onto the display. Do not usedetergent or any type of solvent to cleanthe display.
Using Your Bezel Controls
Depending on your vehicle and optionpackage, you may also have these controlson your bezel:
•Power: Switch the media or climatefeatures off and on.
•VOL: Control the volume of playingmedia.
•Temperature, fan and climate controlbuttons: Control the temperature, fanspeed or settings of the climate controlsystem.
•Seek and Tune buttons: Use as younormally would in media modes.
•Eject: Eject a CD from theentertainment system.
•SOURCE: Touch the word repeatedlyto see all available media modes. Thescreen does not change, but you seethe media change in the lower leftstatus bar.
•MEDIA: Touch the word to access theSound menu where you can adjustsettings such as: Bass, Treble,Midrange, Balance and Fade, DSP(Digital Signal Processing), OccupancyMode and Speed CompensatedVolume. (Your vehicle may not haveall of these sound options.)
•Hazard flasher: Switch the hazardflashers off and on.
Using Your Steering WheelControls
Depending on your vehicle and optionpackage, you can use your steering wheelcontrols to interact with the touchscreensystem. See Steering Wheel (page 60).
Support
The SYNC support team is available tohelp you with any questions you are notable to answer on your own.
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Under this menu, you can setyour clock, access and adjust thedisplay, sound and vehiclesettings as well as access settings forspecific modes or the help feature.
Clock
Note:You cannot manually set the date.Your vehicle’s GPS does this for you.
Note:If the battery has been disconnected,your vehicle needs to acquire a GPS signalto update the clock. Once your vehicleacquires the signal, it may take a fewminutes for the update to display the correcttime.
1.Press the Settings icon > Clock.
2.Press + and - to adjust the time.
From this screen, you can also make otheradjustments such as 12-hour or 24-hourmode, activate GPS time synchronizationand have the system automatically updatenew time zones.
You can also turn the outside airtemperature display off and on. It appearsat the top center of the touchscreen, nextto the time and date.
The system automatically saves anyupdates you make to the settings.
Display
You can adjust the touchscreen displaythrough the touchscreen or by pressing thevoice button on your steering wheelcontrols and when prompted, say, "Displaysettings".
Press the Settings icon >Display, to access and makeadjustments using thetouchscreen.
•Brightness allows you to make thescreen display brighter or dimmer.
•Auto DIM, when set to On, lets you usethe Auto Dim Manual Offset feature.When set to Off, screen brightnessdoes not change.
•Mode allows you to set the screen toa certain brightness or have the systemautomatically change based on theoutside light level, or turn the displayoff.
•If you select AUTO or NIGHT, youhave the options of turning thedisplay's Auto Dim feature on or offand changing the Auto Dim ManualOffset feature.
•Auto Dim Manual Offset allows youto adjust screen dimming as theoutside lighting conditions change fromday to night. This feature also allowsyou to adjust screen brightness usingthe instrument panel dimming control.
•Edit Wallpaper
•You can have your touchscreendisplay the default photo or uploadyour own.
Uploading Photos for Your HomeScreen Wallpaper
Note:You cannot load photos directly fromyour camera. You must access the photoseither from your USB mass storage deviceor from an SD card.
Note:Photographs with extremely largedimensions (such as 2048 x 1536) may notbe compatible and appear as a blank(black) image on the display.
Your system allows you to upload and viewup to 32 photos.
To access, press the Settingsicon > Display > EditWallpaper, and then follow thesystem prompts to upload yourphotographs.
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![FORD SUPER DUTY 2015 3.G Owners Manual Sample commands
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Sample commands
"Sirius <0-223>"*
"Sports games"*
* This command is only usable if you havean active subscription to SIRIUS satelliteradio.** The commands that have [ ] around theword means that the word is optional. Forexample, if you say, "Play Metallica", thisis the same as the voice command, "Play[artist]
AM/FM Radio
Touch the AM or FM tab to listento the radio.
To change between AM and FM presets,just touch the AM or FM tab.
Memory Presets
Save a station by pressing and holding oneof the memory preset areas. There is a briefmute while the radio saves the station.Sound returns when finished.
HD Radio
Touch this button to turn HD Radio on. Thelight on the button illuminates when thefeature is on. HD Radio allows you toreceive radio broadcasts digitally, whereavailable, providing free, crystal-clearsound. See HD Radio information later inthis chapter.
Scan
Touch this button to go to the next strongAM or FM radio station. The light on thebutton illuminates when the feature is on.
Options
Sound Settings
Touch this button to adjust settings for:
•Bass
•Midrange
•Treble
•Balance and Fade
•DSP (Digital Signal processing)
•Occupancy Mode
•Speed Compensated Volume.
Note:Your vehicle may not have all thesesound settings.
Set PTY for Seek/Scan
This allows you to select a category ofmusic you would like to search for. You canthen choose to either seek or scan for thestations playing that category.
RDS Text Display
This allows you to view the informationbroadcast by FM stations.
AST
AST (Autostore) allows you to have thesystem automatically store the sixstrongest stations in your current location.
TAG Button
This feature is available when HD Radio ison, and allows you to tag a song todownload later. When you select On,TAGappears on-screen when HD Radio isactive. You can touch TAG to save theinformation of the song that is playing.When you plug in your portable musicplayer, the information transfers, ifsupported by your device. When you areconnected to iTunes, the tags appear toremind you of the songs you would like todownload. See HD Radio information laterin this chapter.
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Direct Tune
Touch this button to manually enter thedesired station number. Touch Enter whenyou are done.
HD Radio™ Information (If Available)
Note:HD Radio broadcasts are notavailable in all markets.
HD Radio technology is the digitalevolution of analog AM/FM radio. Yoursystem has a special receiver that allowsit to receive digital broadcasts (whereavailable) in addition to the analogbroadcasts, it already receives. Digitalbroadcasts provide a better sound qualitythan analog broadcasts with free,crystal-clear audio and no static ordistortion. For more information, and aguide to available stations andprogramming, please visitwww.hdradio.com.
When HD Radio is on and you tune to astation broadcasting HD Radio technology,you may notice the following indicators onyour screen:
The HD Radio logo either blinks whenacquiring a digital station, and then stayssolid when digital audio is playing, or is greywhen acquiring a digital station, and thenchanges to orange when digital audio isplaying. When this logo is available, youmay also see Title and Artist fieldson-screen.
The multicast indicator appears in FMmode (only) if the current station isbroadcasting multiple digital broadcasts.The highlighted numbers signify availabledigital channels where new or differentcontent is available. HD1 signifies the mainprogramming status and is available inanalog and digital broadcasts. Othermulticast stations (HD2 through HD7) areonly available digitally.
TAG allows you to save a song todownload later when you are on anacquired HD Radio station and the featureis on. To turn the feature on and use it:
1.Press AM or FM > Options > TAGButton > On.
2.When you hear a song you like, touchTAG.
3.The system automatically saves thesong's information and transfers it toyour portable music player (ifsupported) when you connect it to thesystem. The system automaticallytransfers the tag to your player (ifalready connected) and a pop-upconfirms the transfer.
4.When you access iTunes with yourportable music player, the tags appearto you as a reminder. The systemallows you to tag up to approximately100 songs. For a list of devices thatsupport tagging, seewww.SYNCMyRide.com,www.SYNCMyRide.ca orwww.syncmaroute.ca.
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