battery FORD SUPER DUTY 2015 3.G Owner's Guide

control fan, heated steering wheel, audioand navigation system. A message may beshown in the information displays to alertthe driver that battery protection actionsare active. These messages are only fornotification that an action is taking place,and not intended to indicate an electricalproblem or that the battery requiresreplacement.
Electrical accessory installation
To ensure proper operation of the BMS,any electrical devices that are added tothe vehicle should not have their groundconnection made directly at the negativebattery post. A connection at the negativebattery post can cause inaccuratemeasurements of the battery conditionand potential incorrect system operation.
Note:Electrical or electronic accessoriesadded to the vehicle by the dealer or theowner may adversely affect batteryperformance and durability, and may alsoaffect the performance of other electricalsystems in the vehicle.
When a battery replacement is required,the battery should only be replaced witha Ford recommended replacement batterywhich matches the electrical requirementsof the vehicle. After battery replacement,or in some cases after charging the batterywith the external charger, the BMS requireseight hours of vehicle sleep time (key offwith doors closed) to relearn the newbattery state of charge. Prior to relearningthe state of charge, the BMS may disableelectrical features (to protect the battery)earlier than normal.
CHECKING THE WIPER
BLADES
Run the tip of your fingers over the edge ofthe blade to check for roughness.
Clean the wiper blades with washer fluidor water applied with a soft sponge orcloth.
CHANGING THE WIPER
BLADES
You can manually move the wiper armswhen the ignition is off. This allows for easeof blade replacement and cleaning underthe blades.
1.Pull the wiper blade and arm awayfrom the glass.
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•Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,spark plug wire or spark plug well, orthe area in and around these locations.
•Cover the battery, power distributionbox, and air filter assembly to preventwater damage when cleaning theengine.
CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND
WIPER BLADES
Car wash chemicals and environmentalfallout can result in windshield and wiperblade contamination. Dirty windshield andwipers will result in poor windshield wiperoperation. Keep the windshield and wiperblades clean to maintain windshield wiperperformance.
To clean the windshield and wiper blades:
•Clean the windshield with anon-abrasive glass cleaner.
•For windshields contaminated withtree sap, chemicals, wax or bugs, cleanthe entire windshield using steel wool(no greater than 0000 grade) in acircular motion and rinse with water.
•Clean the wiper blades with isopropylrubbing alcohol or windshield washerfluid.
Note: Do not use razor blades or othersharp objects to clean or remove decalsfrom the inside of the heated rear window.The vehicle warranty does not coverdamage caused to the heated rear windowgrid lines.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR
WARNINGS
Do not use cleaning solvents, bleachor dye on the vehicle’s safety belts,as these actions may weaken thebelt webbing.
WARNINGS
On vehicles equipped withseat-mounted airbags, do not usechemical solvents or strongdetergents. Such products couldcontaminate the side airbag system andaffect performance of the side airbag in acollision.
For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety beltsand seats equipped with side airbags:
•Remove dust and loose dirt with avacuum cleaner.
•Remove light stains and soil withMotorcraft Professional StrengthCarpet & Upholstery Cleaner.
•If grease or tar is present on thematerial, spot-clean the area first withMotorcraft Spot and Stain Remover. InCanada, use Motorcraft Multi-PurposeCleaner.
•If a ring forms on the fabric after spotcleaning, clean the entire areaimmediately (but do not oversaturate)or the ring will set.
•Do not use household cleaningproducts or glass cleaners, which canstain and discolor the fabric and affectthe flame retardant abilities of the seatmaterials.
CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT
PANEL AND INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER LENS
WARNING
Do not use chemical solvents orstrong detergents when cleaning thesteering wheel or instrument panelto avoid contamination of the airbagsystem.
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Engine
•The engine oil and filter should bechanged prior to storage, as usedengine oil contain contaminates thatmay cause engine damage.
•Start the engine every 15 days. Run atfast idle until it reaches normaloperating temperature
•With your foot on the brake, shiftthrough all the gears while the engineis running.
Fuel system
•Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fueluntil the first automatic shutoff of thefuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
•Protect against freezing temperatures.
•When removing your vehicle fromstorage, check coolant fluid level.Confirm there are no cooling systemleaks, and fluid is at the recommendedlevel.
Battery
•Check and recharge as necessary. Keepconnections clean.
•If storing your vehicle for more than 30days without recharging the battery, itmay be advisable to disconnect thebattery cables to ensure battery chargeis maintained for quick starting.
Note:If battery cables are disconnected, itwill be necessary to reset memory features.
Brakes
•Make sure brakes and parking brakeare fully released.
Tires
•Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
•Make sure all linkages, cables, leversand pins under your vehicle are coveredwith grease to prevent rust.
•Move vehicles at least 25 feet (8meters) every 15 days to lubricateworking parts and prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out ofstorage, do the following:
•Wash your vehicle to remove any dirtor grease film build-up on windowsurfaces.
•Check windshield wipers for anydeterioration.
•Check under the hood for any foreignmaterial that may have collectedduring storage (mice/squirrel nests).
•Check the exhaust for any foreignmaterial that may have collectedduring storage.
•Check tire pressures and set tireinflation per the Tire Label.
•Check brake pedal operation. Driveyour vehicle 15 feet (4.5 meters) backand forth to remove rust build-up.
•Check fluid levels (including coolant,oil and gas) to make sure there are noleaks, and fluids are at recommendedlevels.
•If the battery was removed, clean thebattery cable ends and inspect.
Contact your authorized dealer if you haveany concerns or issues.
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MOTORCRAFT PARTS
6.8L V10 engine6.2L V8 engineComponent
FA-1883FA-1883Air filter element
FL-820-SFL-820-SOil filter
BXT-65-650BXT-65-650Battery (standard)
BXT-65-750BXT-65-750Battery (optional)
HJFS-24FP/SP-509CYFS12FP/SP-526Spark plugs-platinum1
FS-104FS-104Seat filter
WW-2201-PWW-2201-PWindshield wiper blade
1For spark plug replacement, see an authorized dealer. Replace the spark plugs at theappropriate intervals. See Scheduled Maintenance (page 440).
Note:Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and design specificationsfor your vehicle, such as Motorcraft or equivalent replacement parts. The customer warrantymay be void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not used.
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"PHONE"
"Call history outgoing"2
"Connections"2
"Dial"1,3
"Go to privacy"
"Hold"
"Join"
"Menu"2,4
"Phone book "2
"Phone book at home"2
"Phone book at office"2
"Phone book at work" 2
"Phone book on mobile OR
cell"2
"Phone book on other"2
1 This command does not require you tosay "Phone" first.2 This command is not available untilphone information is completelydownloaded using Bluetooth.3 See Dial table below.4 See Menu table below.
Phone book commands: When you askSYNC to access things such as aphonebook name or number, therequested information appears in thedisplay to view. Press the phone buttonand say, "Call" to call the contact.
"DIAL"
"411 (four-one-one)", "911" (nine-one-one)
"700" (seven hundred)
"800" (eight hundred)
"900" (nine hundred)
"Pound" (#)
"Number <0-9>"
"Asterisk" (*)
"Clear" (deletes all entered digits)
"Delete" (deletes one digit)
"Plus"
"Star"
Note:To exit dial mode, press and hold thephone button or press MENU to go to thephone menu.
"MENU"
"(Phone) connections"
"(Phone) settings (message) notificationoff"
"(Phone) settings (message) notificationon"
"(Phone) settings (set) phone ringer"
"(Phone) settings (set) ringer 1"
"(Phone) settings (set) ringer 2"
"(Phone) settings (set) ringer 3"
"(Phone) settings (set) ringer off"
"Battery"
"Phone name"
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3.Press OK when the desired selectionis in the display.
4.Enter the name of the recipient. Scrollto cycle through Phonebook or CallHistory entries. You can also selectEnter Number to say the desirednumber.
5.Press OK to enter the desired menuand scroll to select the specificcontact.
6.Press OK when the contact appearsand press OK again to confirm whenthe system asks if you would like tosend the message. The system sendseach text message with the followingsignature: "This message was sentfrom my ".
Pre-defined text message options
Can't talk right now
Call me
Call U later
Be there in 10 minutes
Be there in 20 minutes
Yes
Pre-defined text message options
No
Why?
Thanks
Where R you?
I need more directions
I love you
Too funny
Can't wait to see you
I'm stuck in traffic
Accessing Your Phone Settings
These are phone-dependent features. Yourphone settings allow you to access andadjust features such as your ring tone, textmessage notification, modify yourphonebook and set up automaticdownload.
1.Press the phone button.
2.Scroll to Phone Settings, and thenpress OK.
3.Scroll to select from the followingoptions:
You can:When you select:
See the provider, name, signal power, battery power androaming status of your connected phone.Phone Status
Press OK to select and scroll to view the information.When done, press OK again to return to the phone statusmenu.
Select which ring tone sounds during an incoming call (oneof the system's or your phone's).Set Ringer
1. Press OK to select and scroll to hear Ringer 1, Ringer 2,Ringer 3 and Phone Ringer.2. Press OK to select.
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If a crash deploys an airbag (excludingknee airbags and rear inflatable safetybelts [if equipped]) or activates the fuelpump shut-off, your SYNC-equippedvehicle may be able to contact emergencyservices by dialing 911 through a paired andconnected Bluetooth-enabled phone. Youcan learn more about the 911 Assistfeature, visit www.SYNCMyRide.com,www.SYNCMyRide.ca orwww.syncmaroute.ca.
See Supplementary Restraints System(page 36). Important information aboutairbag deployment is in this chapter.
See Roadside Emergencies (page 212).Important information about the fuel pumpshut-off is in this chapter.
Setting 911 Assist On
1.Press the phone button to enter thephone menu.
2.Scroll to select 911 Assist.
3.Press OK to confirm and enter the 911Assist menu.
4.Scroll to select between On and Off.
5.Press OK when the desired optionappears in the radio display.Set On orSet Off appears in the display asconfirmation.
Off selections include:
•Off with reminder: Provides a displayand voice reminder at phoneconnection at vehicle start.
•Off without reminder: Provides adisplay reminder only without a voicereminder at phone connection.
To make sure that 911 Assist worksproperly:
•SYNC must be powered and workingproperly at the time of the incident andthroughout feature activation and use.
•The 911 Assist feature must be set onbefore the incident.
•You must pair and connect aBluetooth-enabled and compatiblecell phone to SYNC.
•A connected Bluetooth-enabled phonemust have the ability to make andmaintain an outgoing call at the timeof the incident.
•A connected Bluetooth-enabled phonemust have adequate network coverage,battery power and signal strength.
•The vehicle must have battery powerand be located in the U.S., Canada orin a territory in which 911 is theemergency number.
In the Event of a Crash
Not all crashes will deploy an airbag oractivate the fuel pump shut-off (thetriggers for 911 Assist). If a connected cellphone sustains damage or loses itsconnection to SYNC during a crash, SYNCwill search for and try to connect to apreviously paired cell phone; SYNC willthen attempt to call the emergencyservices.
Before making the call:
•SYNC provides a short window of time(about 10 seconds) to cancel the call.If you fail to cancel the call, SYNCattempts to dial 911.
•SYNC says the following, or a similarmessage: "SYNC will attempt to call911, to cancel the call, press Cancel onyour screen or press and hold thephone button on your steering wheel."
If you do not cancel the call, and SYNCmakes a successful call, a pre-recordedmessage plays for the 911 operator, andthen the occupant(s) in your vehicle is ableto talk with the operator. Be prepared toprovide your name, phone number andlocation immediately, because not all 911systems are capable of receiving thisinformation electronically.
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911 Assist May Not Work If
•Your cellular phone or 911 Assisthardware sustains damage in a crash.
•The vehicle's battery or the SYNCsystem has no power.
•The phone(s) thrown from your vehicleare the ones paired and connected tothe system.
911 Assist Privacy Notice
When you turn on 911 Assist, it maydisclose to emergency services that yourvehicle has been in a crash involving thedeployment of an airbag or activation ofthe fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions orupdates to 911 Assist may also be capableof electronically or verbally disclosing to911 operators your vehicle location or otherdetails about your vehicle or crash to assist911 operators to provide the mostappropriate emergency services. If you donot want to disclose this information, donot turn the feature on.
Vehicle Health Report
WARNING
Always follow scheduledmaintenance instructions, regularlyinspect your vehicle, and seek repairfor any damage or problem you suspect.Vehicle Health Report supplements, butcannot replace, normal maintenance andvehicle inspection. Vehicle Health Reportonly monitors certain systemselectronically monitored by your vehicleand will not monitor or report the statusof any other system, (such as brake liningwear). Failure to perform scheduledmaintenance and regularly inspect yourvehicle may result in vehicle damage andserious injury.
Note:This feature is only available in theUnited States.
Note:Your Vehicle Health Report featurerequires activation before use. Visitwww.SYNCMyRide.com to register. Thereis no fee or subscription associated withVehicle Health Report, but you must registerto use this feature.
Note:This feature may not functionproperly if you have enabled caller IDblocking on your cellular phone. Beforerunning a report, review the Vehicle HealthReport Privacy Notice.
Note:In order to allow a break-in period foryour vehicle, you may not be able to createa Vehicle Health Report until your vehicleodometer has reached 200 miles.
Note:Cellular phone and SMS charges mayapply when making a report.
Register for Vehicle Health Report and setyour report preferences atwww.SYNCMyRide.com. After registering,you can request a Vehicle Health Report(inside your vehicle). Return to youraccount at www.SYNCMyRide.com to viewyour report. You can also choose for SYNCto remind you automatically to run reportsat specific mileage intervals.
The system allows you to check yourvehicle's overall health in the form of adiagnostic report card. The vehicle healthreport contains valuable information suchas:
•Vehicle diagnostic information
•Scheduled maintenance
•Open recalls and Field Service Actions
•Items noted during vehicle inspectionsby an authorized dealer that still needservicing.
You can run a report (after your vehicle hasbeen running a minimum of 60 seconds)by pressing the voice button and saying"Vehicle health report", or pressing thephone button.
To run a report using the phone button:
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You can:When you select:
Completely erase all information stored on SYNC (allphonebook, call history, text messages and all paireddevices) and return to the factory default settings.
Master Reset
Download new software applications (if available) andthen load the desired applications through your USB port.See the web site for more information.
Application
Exit the current menu.Return
SYNC™ TROUBLESHOOTING
Your SYNC system is easy to use. However,should questions arise, see the tablesbelow.
Use the website at any time to check yourphone's compatibility, register youraccount and set preferences as well asaccess a customer representative via anonline chat (during certain hours). Visitwww.SYNCMyRide.com,www.SYNCMyRide.ca orwww.syncmaroute.ca for moreinformation.
Phone issues
Possible solution(s)Possible cause(s)Issue
Review your phone's manualabout audio adjustments.The audio control settingson your phone may beaffecting SYNC perform-ance.
There is excessive back-ground noise during a phonecall.
Try turning off the device,resetting the device,removing the device'sbattery, then trying again.
This may be a possiblephone malfunction.During a call, I can hear theother person but theycannot hear me.
· Go to the website to reviewyour phone's compatibility.· This is a phone-dependentfeature.SYNC is not able to down-load my phonebook.· Try turning off the device,resetting the device orremoving the device'sbattery, then trying again.
· This may be a possiblephone malfunction.
· Try pushing your phone-book contacts to SYNC byusing the Add Contactsfeature.· Use the SYNCmyphonefeature available on thewebsite.
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Phone issues
Possible solution(s)Possible cause(s)Issue
· Try pushing your phone-book contacts to SYNC byusing the Add Contactsfeature.
This may be a limitation onyour phone's capability.The system says PhonebookDownloaded but thephonebook in SYNC isempty or missing contacts.· If the missing contacts arestored on your SIM card, trymoving them to the devicememory.· Remove any pictures orspecial ring tones associ-ated with the missingcontact.
· Go to the website to reviewyour phone's compatibility.· This is a phone-dependentfeature.I am having troubleconnecting my phone toSYNC.· Try turning off the device,resetting the device orremoving the device'sbattery, then trying again.
· This may be a possiblephone malfunction.
· Try deleting your devicefrom SYNC, deleting SYNCfrom your device and tryingagain.· Check the security and autoaccept and prompt alwayssettings relative to the SYNCBluetooth connection onyour phone.· Update your device's firm-ware.· Turn off the Auto phone-book download setting.
· Go to the website to reviewyour phone's compatibility.· This is a phone-dependentfeature.Text messaging is notworking on SYNC.· Try turning off the device,resetting the device orremoving the device'sbattery, then trying again.
· This may be a possiblephone malfunction.
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