USB FORD SUPER DUTY 2015 3.G Owners Manual

Changing a Fuse............................................231
Maintenance
General Information....................................232
Opening and Closing the Hood..............232
Under Hood Overview - 6.2L...................233
Under Hood Overview - 6.8L..................234
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................235
Engine Oil Check..........................................235
Engine Coolant Check...............................236
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck...........................................................240
Transfer Case Fluid Check........................243
Brake Fluid Check........................................243
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................243
Washer Fluid Check....................................244
Fuel Filter........................................................244
Changing the 12V Battery.........................244
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................246
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................246
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................247
Removing a Headlamp.............................248
Changing a Bulb..........................................250
Bulb Specification Chart...........................252
Changing the Engine Air Filter................254
Vehicle Care
General Information...................................256
Cleaning Products.......................................256
Cleaning the Exterior..................................256
Waxing..............................................................257
Cleaning the Engine....................................257
Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades..........................................................258
Cleaning the Interior...................................258
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens.......................258
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................259
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............260
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................261
Vehicle Storage.............................................261
Wheels and Tires
General Information...................................263
Tire Care..........................................................265
Using Snow Chains.....................................282
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........282
Changing a Road Wheel...........................288
Technical Specifications..........................299
Capacities and Specific-ations
Engine Specifications.................................301
Motorcraft Parts..........................................302
Vehicle Identification Number................303
Vehicle Certification Label.......................303
Transmission Code Designation............304
Technical Specifications..........................305
Audio System
General Information....................................310
Audio unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM.........311
Audio unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC.............................................................312
Audio unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/CD...................................................................315
Digital Radio...................................................316
Satellite Radio...............................................318
Audio Input Jack............................................321
USB Port...........................................................321
Media Hub......................................................322
SYNC™
General Information...................................323
Using Voice Recognition...........................325
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............327
SYNC™ Applications and Services......338
Using SYNC™ With Your MediaPlayer...........................................................345
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................353
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Eject: Press to eject a CD.A
CD slot: Insert a CD.B
Tune: Press to search through the radio frequency band manually. Press andhold for a fast search.C
Phone: Press to access the phone features of the SYNC system. See SYNC™(page 323).D
MENU: Press to access different audio system features.E
If your vehicle is equipped with satellite radio, you can access different menusby pressing OK.
Set the time by pressing MENU until SET HOURS or SET MINUTES appearsand using the arrow buttons to adjust the time.
Set the strongest stations on the radio frequency by pressing MENU untilAUTOSET appears. AUTOSET does not override your original presets.
RBDS displays text transmitted by certain radio stations and searches for musiccategories. To search for music categories, turn on RBDS (by using the SEEKbuttons when RBDS ON/OFF appears). Press the up and down arrow buttonsto scroll through categories, then use the SEEK buttons to begin the search.
SPEEDVOL (speed compensated volume) allows you to adjust radio volumeto compensate for noise levels when vehicle speed increases.
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AUDIO INPUT JACK
WARNINGS
Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, crash andinjury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. We recommendagainst the use of any hand-held devicewhile driving and encourage the use ofvoice-operated systems when possible.Make sure you are aware of all applicablelocal laws that may affect the use ofelectronic devices while driving.
For safety reasons, do not connector adjust the settings on yourportable music player while yourvehicle is moving.
Store the portable music player in asecure location, such as the centerconsole or the glove box, when yourvehicle is moving. Hard objects maybecome projectiles in a collision or suddenstop, which may increase the risk of seriousinjury. The audio extension cable must belong enough to allow the portable musicplayer to be safely stored while yourvehicle is moving.
The auxiliary input jack allows you toconnect and play music from your portablemusic player through your vehicle speakers.You can use any portable music playerdesigned for use with headphones. Youraudio extension cable must have male1/8th-inch (3.5 millimeter) connectors ateach end.
1.Make sure your vehicle, radio andportable music player are turned offand the transmission is in position P.
2.Plug the extension cable from theportable music player into the AIJ.
3.Turn on the radio. Select either a tunedFM station or a CD.
4.Adjust the volume as desired.
5.Turn on your portable music player andadjust its volume to half its maximumlevel.
6.Press AUX until LINE or LINE INappears in the display. You should hearmusic from your device even if it is low.
7.Adjust the volume on your portablemusic player until it reaches the volumelevel of the FM station or CD. Do thisby switching back and forth betweenthe AUX and FM or CD controls.
USB PORT (IF EQUIPPED)
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The USB port allows you to plug in mediaplaying devices, memory sticks and chargedevices (if supported). See SYNC™ (page323).
MEDIA HUB (IF EQUIPPED)
The media hub is located in acompartment on top of the instrumentpanel. Push down on the top of thecompartment to access the media hub.
A/V inputsA
SD card slotB
USB portsC
See MyFord Touch™ (page 359).
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GENERAL INFORMATION
SYNC is an in-vehicle communicationssystem that works with yourBluetooth-enabled cellular phone andportable media player. This allows you to:
•Make and receive calls.
•Access and play music from yourportable music player.
•Use 911 Assist, Vehicle Health Reportand SYNC Services (Traffic, Directions& Information).*
•Use applications, such as Pandora andStitcher, via SYNC AppLink.
•Access phonebook contacts and musicusing voice commands.
•Stream music from your connectedphone.
•Text message.
•Use the advanced voice recognitionsystem
•Charge your USB device (if your devicesupports this).*These features require activation.
Make sure that you review your device'smanual before using it with SYNC.
Support
The SYNC support team is available tohelp you with any questions you cannotanswer on your own.
Monday-Saturday, 8:30am-9:00pm EST.
Sunday, 10:30am-7:30pm EST.
In the United States, call 1-800-392-3673.
In Canada, call 1-800-565-3673.
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System data cannot be accessed withoutspecial equipment and access to thevehicle's SYNC module. Ford MotorCompany and Ford of Canada will notaccess the system data for any purposeother than as described absent consent, acourt order, or where required by lawenforcement, other governmentauthorities, or other third parties actingwith lawful authority. Other parties mayseek to access the informationindependently of Ford Motor Company andFord of Canada. For further privacyinformation, see the sections on 911 Assist,Vehicle Health Report, and Traffic,Directions and Information.
USING VOICE RECOGNITION
This system helps you control manyfeatures using voice commands. Thisallows you to keep your hands on thewheel and focus on what is in front of you.
Initiating a Voice Session
Push the voice icon. A tonesounds and Listening appears inthe display. Say any of thefollowing:
If You Want ToSay
Stream audio from your phone."Bluetooth audio"
Cancel the requested action."Cancel"
Access the device connected to the auxiliary input jack."Line in"
Access mobile applications."Mobile apps" *
Make calls."Phone"
Access the SYNC Services portal."Services" *
Return to the main menu."SYNC"
Access the device connected to your USB port."USB"
Run a vehicle health report."Vehicle health report" *
Adjust the level of voice interaction and feedback."Voice settings"
Hear a list of voice commands available in the currentmode."Help"
* This is an optional feature and available in the United States only.
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SYNC Services quick tips
You can personalize your Services feature to providequicker access to your most used or favorite information.You can save address points such as work or home. Youcan also save favorite information like sports teams or anews category. You can learn more about personalizationby logging onto www.SYNCMyRide.com.
Personalizing
Press the voice button at any time (while connected toSYNC Services) to interrupt a voice prompt or an audioclip (such as a sports report) and say your voice command.
Push to interrupt
Your subscription is associated with your Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone number, not your VIN (VehicleIdentification Number). You can pair and connect yourphone to any vehicle equipped with SYNC Services andcontinue enjoying your personalized services.
Portable
You can even access your account outside your vehicle.Just use the number on your phone's call history. Trafficand Directions features do not function properly butinformation services and the 411 connect and text messagefeatures are available.
SYNC AppLink
Note:This feature is only available in theUnited States.
Note:You must pair and connect yoursmartphone to SYNC to access AppLink.
Note:iPhone users need to connect thephone to the USB port in order to start theapplication. We recommend you lock youriPhone after starting an application.
Note:The AppLink feature is not availableif your vehicle is equipped with the MyFordTouch or MyLincoln Touch system.
Note:Depending on your display type, youcan access AppLink from the media menu,the phone menu, or by using voicecommands. Once an app is running throughAppLink, you can control main features ofthe app through voice commands andsteering wheel controls.
To Access Using the Phone Menu
1.Press the phone button to access theSYNC phone menu on-screen.
2.Scroll to Mobile Apps and press OK toaccess a list of available applications.
3.Scroll through the list of availableapplications and press OK to select aparticular app.
4.Once an app is running through SYNC,you can access an app’s menu bypressing the MENU button to firstaccess the SYNC menu.
5.Select "SYNC-Media" by pressing OK.
6.Scroll until " Menu" isdisplayed (such as, Pandora Menu),then press OK. From here, you canaccess an application's features, suchas Thumbs up and Thumbs down. Formore information, please visitwww.SYNCMyRide.com.
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To Access Using the Media Menu
1.Press the AUX button on the centerconsole.
2.Press MENU to access the SYNCmenu.
3.Select "SYNC-Media" by pressing OK.
4.Scroll to Mobile Apps and press OK toaccess a list of available applications.
5.Scroll through the list of availableapplications and press OK to select aparticular app.
6.Once an app is running through SYNC,you can access an app’s menu bypressing the MENU button to firstaccess the SYNC menu.
7.Select "SYNC-Media" by pressing OK.
8.Scroll until " Menu" isdisplayed (such as, Pandora Menu),then press OK. From here, you canaccess an application's features, suchas Thumbs up and Thumbs down. Formore information, please visitwww.SYNCMyRide.com.
To Access Using Voice Commands
1.Press the voice icon.
2.When prompted, say "Mobile Apps".
3.Say the name of the application afterthe tone.
4.The app should start. While an app isrunning through SYNC, you can pressthe voice button and speak commandsspecific to the app, such as "PlayStation Quickmix". Say "Help" todiscover available voice commands.
USING SYNC™ WITH YOUR
MEDIA PLAYER
You can access and play music from yourdigital music player over your vehicle'sspeaker system using the system's mediamenu or voice commands. You can alsosort and play your music by specificcategories, such as artist and album.
Note:The system is capable of indexing upto 30,000 songs.
SYNC is capable of hosting nearly anydigital media player including: iPod®,Zune™, Plays from device players, andmost USB drives. SYNC also supportsaudio formats, such as MP3, WMA, WAVand ACC.
Connecting Your Digital MediaPlayer to the USB Port
Note:If your digital media player has apower switch, make sure you switch it onbefore plugging it in.
To Connect Using Voice Commands
1.Plug the device into the USB port.
2.Press the voice icon and whenprompted, say "USB".
3.You can now play music by saying anyof the appropriate voice commands.See the media voice commands.
To Connect Using the System Menu
1.Plug the device into the USB port.
2.Press AUX and then MENU to enterthe media menu.
3.Scroll to Select Source. Press OK.
4.Scroll to USB. Press OK.
5.Depending on how many digital mediafiles are on your connected device,Indexing may appear in the radiodisplay. When indexing is complete, thescreen returns to the Play menu.
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Press OK and scroll through selections of:
•Play All
•Albums
•Genres
•Playlists
•Tracks
•Explore USB
•Similar Music
•Return
What's Playing?
At any time when a track is playing, youcan press the voice icon and ask thesystem "What's playing?". The systemreads the metadata tags (if populated) ofthe playing track to you.
Media Voice Commands
Press the voice icon. Whenprompted, say "USB", then anyof the following:
"USB"
"Autoplay off"
"Autoplay on"
"Connections"
"Pause"
"Play"
"Play album "1,2
"Play all"
"Play artist "1,2
"Play genre "1,2
"Play next folder"3
"Play next track"
"USB"
"Play playlist "1,2
"Play previous folder"3
"Play previous track"
"Play song "1,2
"Play track "1,2
"Refine album "1,2
"Refine artist "1,2
"Refine song "1,2
"Refine track "1,2
"Repeat off"
"Repeat on"
"Search album "1,2
"Search artist "1,2
"Search genre "1,2
"Search song "1,2
"Search track "1,2
"Shuffle off"
"Shuffle on"
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"USB"
"Similar music"
"What's playing?"
1 is a dynamic listing, meaning thatit could be the name of anything, such asa group, artist or song.2 This voice command is not available untilindexing is complete.3 This voice command is only available infolder mode.
Voice command guide
Turn autoplay on to listen to music processed duringindexing. Turn autoplay off to allow the indexing process
to finish before the system plays any of your music.*
"Autoplay"
The system searches all the data from your indexed musicand, if available, begins to play the chosen type of music.You can only play genres of music that are present in theGENRE metadata tags that you have on your digital mediaplayer.
"Search genre" or "Playgenre"
The system compiles a playlist and then plays musicsimilar to what is currently playing from the USB port usingindexed metadata information.
"Similar music"
The system searches for specific artist, track or albuminformation from the music indexed through the USB port."Search" or "Play" artist,track or album
This allows you to make your previous command morespecific. For example, if you asked to search and play allmusic by a certain artist, you could then say, "Refinealbum" and choose a specific album from the list to view.If you then select Play, the system only plays music fromthat specific album.
"Refine"
*Indexing times can vary from device to device and with regard to the number of songsthe system needs to process.
Press the voice icon. When prompted, say,"Bluetooth audio", then any of thefollowing:
"BLUETOOTH AUDIO"
"Connections"
"Pause"
"Play"
"Play next track"
"Play previous track"
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