wheel FORD SUPER DUTY 2015 3.G User Guide
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Fuel Hist.
Shows fuel usage as a bar graph based ontime. The graph is updated each minutewith the fuel economy that was achievedduring the prior 5, 10, 30 minutes of driving.
Truck Apps
In this mode, off-roadinformation depicted withgraphics and trailer towingapplication options are available.
Note:Some items are optional and maynot appear.
Truck Apps
Pitch and bank angle (in degrees)Off Road
Steering angle (in degrees)
Differential lock/unlock
Energy flow
ELD (Electronic Locking Differential)Press OK for Info
Hill Descent Control
4X4 System
Traction Control
AdvanceTrac + RSC
Active trailer name or default trailerTrailer
Accumulated trailer distance
Trailer gain and output
Trailer Disconnected
OptionsPress OK for options
Change Active Trailer
Adding a new trailer
Conventional, FifthWheel or GooseneckConnection Checklist (ifequipped)
Delete Trailer
Tow / Haul or TrailerBrake ControllerInformation Screen
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ActionMessage
TO ENGAGE ELD SLOWTO XX MPH/KM/H
The electronic locking differential request the release of theaccelerator pedal in order to engage.TO ENGAGE LOCKINGDIFFERENTIAL RELEASEACCELERATOR PEDAL
TO ENGAGE ELDRELEASE PEDAL
The electronic locking differential requests a certain speedrequirement to engage.SLOW VEHICLE TO XXKM/H FOR ELD
The electronic locking differential requests a certain speedrequirement to engage.SLOW VEHICLE TO XXMPH FOR ELD
An electronic locking differential system fault is present. SeeUsing Four-Wheel Drive (page 151).CHECK LOCKINGDIFFERENTIAL
A reminder to shift into park.SHIFT TO PARK
Engine
ActionMessage
Your vehicle is set to transport mode. The transportmode disables certain vehicle functions to preventbattery discharge.
TRANSPORT MODE CONTACTDEALER
The engine has reduced power in order to help reducehigh coolant temperature See Engine Coolant Check(page 236).
POWER REDUCED TO LOWERENGINE TEMP
Fuel
ActionMessage
An early reminder of a low fuel condition.FUEL LEVEL LOW
The fuel cap may not be properly closed.CHECK FUEL CAP
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![FORD SUPER DUTY 2015 3.G User Guide Trailer
ActionMessage
The current gain setting for the trailer brake.TRAILER BRAKE GAIN: XX.X[OUTPUT]
The current gain setting for the trailer brake when atrailer is not connected.TRAILER BRAKE GAIN: FORD SUPER DUTY 2015 3.G User Guide Trailer
ActionMessage
The current gain setting for the trailer brake.TRAILER BRAKE GAIN: XX.X[OUTPUT]
The current gain setting for the trailer brake when atrailer is not connected.TRAILER BRAKE GAIN:](/img/11/5311/w960_5311-103.png)
Trailer
ActionMessage
The current gain setting for the trailer brake.TRAILER BRAKE GAIN: XX.X[OUTPUT]
The current gain setting for the trailer brake when atrailer is not connected.TRAILER BRAKE GAIN: XX.X NOTRAILER
Accompanied by a single chime, in response to faultssensed by the TBC. See Trailer Sway Control (page190).
TRAILER BRAKE MODULEFAULT
A correct trailer connection (a trailer with electric trailerbrakes) is sensed during a given ignition cycle.TRAILER CONNECTED
A trailer connection becomes disconnected, eitherintentionally or unintentionally, and has been sensedduring a given ignition cycle. Disregard this status ifyour vehicle is not equipped with a factory installedtrailer brake controller. This message may appear whenan aftermarket TBC is used even when the trailer isconnected.
TRAILER DISCONNECTED
Your trailer sway control has detected trailer sway soyou need to reduce your speed.TRAILER SWAY REDUCESPEED
Faults with your vehicle wiring and trailer wiring orbrake system. See Towing a Trailer (page 189).WIRING FAULT ON TRAILER
4WD
ActionMessage
A fault is present in your 4X4 system. See UsingFour-Wheel Drive (page 151).CHECK 4X4
Your 4X4 system is making a shift.4X4 SHIFT IN PROGRESS
You need to apply the brake in order to shift into4X4 LOW.FOR 4X4 LOW APPLY BRAKE
When your vehicle is at a stop and you need to shiftinto Neutral before you select 4X4 LOW.FOR 4X4 LOW SHIFT TO N
When your vehicle is moving and you need toreduce your speed to select 4X4 LOW.FOR 4X4 LOW SLOW TO 3 MPH
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REMOTE START (IF EQUIPPED)
The remote start feature allows you topre-condition the interior of your vehicle.The climate control system works toachieve comfort according to your previoussettings.
Note:You cannot adjust the system duringremote start operation.
Turn the ignition on to return the systemto its previous settings. You can now makeadjustments normally, but you need to turncertain vehicle-dependent features backon, such as:
•Heated seats.
•Cooled seats.
•Heated steering wheel.
•Heated mirrors.
•Heated rear window.
You can adjust the default remote startsettings using the information displaycontrols. See Information Displays(page 81).
Automatic Settings
In hot weather, the system is set to 72°F(22°C). The cooled seats are set to high(if available, and selected to AUTO in theinformation display).
In moderate weather, the system eitherheats or cools (based on previoussettings). The rear defroster, heatedmirrors and heated seats do notautomatically turn on.
In cold weather, the system is set to 72°F(22°C). The heated seats are set to high(if available, and selected to AUTO in theinformation display). The rear defrosterand heated mirrors automatically turn on.
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SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION
WARNINGS
Sitting improperly, out of position orwith the seat back reclined too farcan take weight off the seat cushionand affect the decision of the passengersensing system, resulting in serious injuryor death in the event of a crash. Always situpright against your seat back, with yourfeet on the floor.
Do not recline the seat back as thiscan cause the occupant to slideunder the safety belt, resulting inserious injury in the event of a crash.
Do not place objects higher than theseat back to reduce the risk ofserious injury in the event of a crashor during heavy braking.
When you use them properly, the seat,head restraint, safety belt and air bags willprovide optimum protection in the eventof a crash.
We recommend that you follow theseguidelines:
•Sit in an upright position with the baseof your spine as far back as possible.
•Do not recline the seat back more than30 degrees.
•Adjust the head restraint so that thetop of it is level with the top of yourhead and as far forward as possible.Make sure that you remaincomfortable.
•Keep sufficient distance betweenyourself and the steering wheel. Werecommend a minimum of 10 inches(25 centimeters) between yourbreastbone and the air bag cover.
•Hold the steering wheel with your armsslightly bent.
•Bend your legs slightly so that you canpress the pedals fully.
•Position the shoulder strap of thesafety belt over the center of yourshoulder and position the lap straptightly across your hips.
Make sure that your driving position iscomfortable and that you can maintain fullcontrol of your vehicle.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
WARNINGS
Fully adjust the head restraint beforeyou sit in or operate your vehicle. Thiswill help minimize the risk of neckinjury in the event of a crash. Do not adjustthe head restraint when your vehicle ismoving.
The head restraint is a safety device.Whenever possible it should beinstalled and properly adjusted whenthe seat is occupied. An improperlyadjusted head restraint may notadequately protect an occupant during animpact from the rear.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WARNING
Always set the parking brake fullyand make sure the gearshift islatched in P (Park). Turn the ignitionto the off position and remove the keywhenever you leave your vehicle.
Understanding the Shift Positionsof the 5–Speed AutomaticTransmission (If Equipped)
Putting your vehicle in or out of gear:
1.Fully press down the brake pedal.
2.Move the gearshift lever into thedesired gear.
3.Come to a complete stop.
4.Move the gearshift lever and securelylatch it in P (Park)
P (Park)
This position locks the transmission andprevents the rear wheels from turning.
R (Reverse)
With the gearshift lever in R (Reverse), thevehicle will move backward. Always cometo a complete stop before shifting into andout of R (Reverse).
N (Neutral)
With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), thevehicle can be started and is free to roll.Hold the brake pedal down while in thisposition.
D (Overdrive) with tow/haul off
D (Overdrive) with tow/haul off is thenormal driving position for the best fueleconomy. The overdrive function allowsautomatic upshifts and downshifts throughgears one through five.
D (Overdrive) with tow/haul on
The tow/haul feature improvestransmission operation when towing atrailer or a heavy load. All transmissiongear ranges are available when usingtow/haul.
To activate tow/haul, press thebutton on the end of thegearshift lever. The TOW HAULindicator light will illuminate in theinstrument cluster.
Tow/haul delays upshifts to reducefrequency of transmission shifting.Tow/haul also provides engine braking inall forward gears when the transmission isin the D (Overdrive) position; this enginebraking will slow the vehicle and assist thedriver in controlling the vehicle whendescending a grade. Depending on drivingconditions and load conditions, the
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transmission may downshift, slow thevehicle and control the vehicle speed whendescending a hill, without the acceleratorpedal being pressed. The amount ofdownshift braking provided will vary basedupon the amount the brake pedal ispressed.
To deactivate the tow/haul feature andreturn to normal driving mode, press thebutton on the end of the gearshift lever.The TOW HAUL light will no longer beilluminated.
When you shut-off and restart the engine,the transmission will automatically returnto normal D (Overdrive) mode (tow/hauloff).
WARNING
Do not use the tow/haul or enginebrake features when driving in icy orslippery conditions as the increasedengine braking can cause the rear wheelsto slide and your vehicle to swing aroundwith the possible loss of vehicle control.
3 (Third)
Transmission starts and operates in thirdgear only
Used for improved traction on slipperyroads. Selecting 3 (Third) provides enginebraking.
2 (Second)
Use 2 (Second) to start-up on slipperyroads or to provide additional enginebraking on downgrades.
1 (First)
•Provides maximum engine braking
•Allows upshifts by moving gearshiftlever
•The transmission will not downshiftinto 1 (First) at high speeds; it willdownshift to a lower gear and thenshift into 1 (First) when the vehiclereaches slower speeds.
Forced downshifts
•Allowed in D (Overdrive) with thetow/haul feature on or off
•Press the accelerator to the floor
•Allows transmission to select anappropriate gear
Understanding the Shift Positionsof a 6–Speed AutomaticTransmission (If Equipped)
Putting your vehicle in or out of gear:
1.Fully press down the brake pedal.
2.Move the gearshift lever into thedesired gear.
3.Come to a complete stop.
4.Move the gearshift lever and securelylatch it in P (Park)
P (Park)
This position locks the transmission andprevents the rear wheels from turning.
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R (Reverse)
With the gearshift lever in R (Reverse), thevehicle will move backward. Always cometo a complete stop before shifting into andout of R (Reverse).
N (Neutral)
With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), thevehicle can be started and is free to roll.Hold the brake pedal down while in thisposition.
D (Overdrive) with tow/haul off
D (Overdrive) with tow/haul off is thenormal driving position for the best fueleconomy. The overdrive function allowsautomatic upshifts and downshifts throughgears one through six.
D (Overdrive) with tow/haul on
The tow/haul feature improvestransmission operation when towing atrailer or a heavy load. All transmissiongear ranges are available when usingtow/haul.
To activate tow/haul, press thebutton on the end of thegearshift lever. The TOW HAULindicator light will illuminate in theinstrument cluster.
Tow/haul delays upshifts to reducefrequency of transmission shifting.Tow/haul also provides engine braking inall forward gears when the transmission isin the D (Overdrive) position; this enginebraking will slow the vehicle and assist thedriver in controlling the vehicle whendescending a grade. Depending on drivingconditions and load conditions, thetransmission may downshift, slow thevehicle and control the vehicle speed whendescending a hill, without the acceleratorpedal being pressed. The amount ofdownshift braking provided will vary basedupon the amount the brake pedal ispressed.
Tow/haul may be automatically activated(without pressing the tow/haul button).This provides engine braking to assist thevehicles braking system when goingdownhill and repetitive braking is sensed.Once the tow/haul mode has beenautomatically activated it will notautomatically deactivate.
To deactivate the tow/haul feature andreturn to normal driving mode, press thebutton on the end of the gearshift lever.The TOW HAUL light will no longer beilluminated.
Tow/haul will also deactivate when thevehicle is powered down for a few minutes.
WARNING
Do not use the tow/haul or enginebrake features when driving in icy orslippery conditions as the increasedengine braking can cause the rear wheelsto slide and your vehicle to swing aroundwith the possible loss of vehicle control.
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WARNINGS
When doing this procedure, you willbe taking the vehicle out of parkwhich means the vehicle can rollfreely. To avoid unwanted vehiclemovement, always fully set the parkingbrake prior to doing this procedure. Usewheel chocks if appropriate.
If the parking brake is fully released,but the brake warning lamp remainsilluminated, the brakes may not beworking properly. See your authorizeddealer.
Your vehicle is equipped with a brake-shiftinterlock feature that prevents thegearshift lever from being moved from P(Park) when the ignition is in the 3 (on)position and the brake pedal is not pressed.
If you cannot move the gearshift lever outof P (Park) position with the ignition in the4 (on) position and the brake pedalpressed, a malfunction may have occurred.It is possible that a fuse has blown or thevehicle’s brake lamps are not operatingproperly. See Fuse Specification Chart(page 223).
If the fuse is not blown and the brakelamps are working properly, the followingprocedure will allow you to move thegearshift lever from P (Park):
1.Apply the parking brake. Turn theignition key to 1 (off), then remove thekey.
2.Move the steering column to the fulldown and full rearward position(toward the driver’s seat).
3.Remove the gearshift lever boot.
4.Place fingers into hole where thegearshift lever boot was removed fromand pull top half of shroud up andforward to separate it from the lowerhalf of the shroud. There is a hinge atthe forward edge of the top shroud.Roll the top half of the shroud upwardon the hinge point to clear the hazardflasher button, then pull straightrearward toward the driver’s seat toremove.
5.Remove the top half of the shroud.
6.Remove the three fasteners under thecolumn that secure the lower shroudhalf to the column.
7.Pull the lock lever into the full unlockedposition and remove the lower shroudcover by pulling the lever handlethrough the slot in the cover.
8.Apply the brake and move the gearshiftlever into N (Neutral).
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9.Start the vehicle.
Perform Steps 4 through 8 in reverse order,making sure to engage the hinge pivotsbetween the upper and lower halves of theshroud. Keep slight pressure in the forwarddirection as the halves are rotatedtogether.
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mudor Snow
Note:Do not rock the vehicle if the engineis not at normal operating temperature ordamage to the transmission may occur.
Note:Do not rock the vehicle for more thana minute or damage to the transmission andtires may occur, or the engine may overheat.
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow,it may be rocked out by shifting betweenforward and reverse gears, stoppingbetween shifts in a steady pattern. Presslightly on the accelerator in each gear.
POWER TAKE-OFF
Auxiliary equipment called power take-off,or PTO, is often added to the engine ortransmission to operate utility equipment.Examples include a wheel-lift for towtrucks, cranes, tools for construction or tireservice, and pumping fluids. PTOapplications draw auxiliary horsepowerfrom the powertrain, often while thevehicle is stationary. In this condition, thereis limited cooling air flow through theradiator and around the vehicle thatnormally occurs when a vehicle is moving.The aftermarket PTO system installer,having the most knowledge of the finalapplication, is responsible for determiningwhether additional chassis heat protectionor powertrain cooling is required, andalerting the user to the safe and properoperation.
Ford Super Duty Vehicles are approved foruse as a stationary (including split shaftcapability) or mobile power source, withinlimits and operating guidelines detailed inthe Ford Truck Body Builders Layout Book,found at www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas,and through the Ford Truck Body BuildersAdvisory Service.
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