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Off-road operation
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints and U-joints, Lubricate
if equipped with grease fittings.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Change engine oil and filter.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate tires*
, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
* Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels
only if unusual wear is noted. Exclusive use of E85 (Flex fuel vehicles only)
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular
unleaded fuel.
Every oil change interval
Diesel Engine(s)
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the f
ollowing conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle
occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician.
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Sustained high-speed driving at gross vehicle weight rating (maximum loaded weight
for vehicle operation)
Inspect the engine and secondary cooling system coolant
concentration (freeze-point protection) and additive
(corrosion inhibitor) strength. Add coolant additive if
necessary.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km) or 1200 engine hours
Flush and refill the coolant. Do not add coolant additive.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km) or 2400 engine hours
Note: When adding coolant additive, do not exceed the specified maximum of 48 fluid
ounces (1.4 liters) for the engine and 16 fluid ounces (473 ml) for the secondary cooling
system. Operating the engine with excessive coolant additive may cause overheating which
could lead to severe, permanent engine damage.
Note: After the initial coolant flush and fill at 60000 miles (96000 kilometers) or 2400
engine hours, flush and fill every 45000 miles (72000 kilometers) or 1800 engine hours
thereafter. Operating in sustained ambient temperatures below -10°F (-23°C) or above 100°F (38°C)
Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the
information display, and perform the services listed in the
scheduled maintenance chart.
As required
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every 15000 miles (24000
km), six months, 600 engine
hours
Replace the wheel bearing grease and grease seals if using
non-sealed bearings. (Two-wheel drive vehicles)
Every 30000 miles (48000
km) Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Rotate the tires*
, inspect the tires for wear and measure
tread depth.
Every 7500 miles (12000
km)
Inspect the brake system pads and rotors.
Inspect the air filter restriction gauge. Replace the filter if
necessary.
Inspect the steering and suspension ball joints and tie rods.
Lubricate any grease fittings.
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Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Change the engine oil and filter. **
Every 7500 miles (12000
km), six months or 300
engine hours Inspect and lubricate the U-joints.
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every 15000 miles (24000
km), six months, 600 engine
hours
Replace the air inlet foam filter.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Replace the wheel bearing grease and grease seals if using
non-sealed bearings. (Two-wheel drive vehicles)
* Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels
only if unusual wear is noted.
** Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. Off-road operation
Inspect functional holes in each leg of the twin exhaust
tips and the holes under the shield just inboard of the right
rear tire to make sure they are clean and clear of debris or
foreign materials. Refer to the Vehicle Care chapter of your
owner ’s manual for more information.
As required
Inspect the steering and suspension ball joints and tie rods.
Lubricate any grease fittings.
Rotate the tires*
, inspect the tires for wear and measure
tread depth.
Every 7500 miles (12000
km), six months or 300
engine hours
Inspect the brake system pads and rotors.
Inspect the air filter restriction gauge. Replace the filter if
necessary.
Change the engine oil and filter. **
Every 7500 miles (12000
km) or 300 engine hours
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every 15000 miles (24000
km), six months, 600 engine
hours
Replace the air inlet foam filter.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Replace the wheel bearing grease and grease seals if using
non-sealed bearings. (Two-wheel drive vehicles).
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3
360 Degree Camera...................................235
Advanced Camera Views................................ 235
Auxiliary Camera................................................ 238
Camera Views..................................................... 235
Center High-Mount Stop Lamp Camera.............................................................. 237
Front Camera...................................................... 236
Keep Out Zone.................................................... 236
Side Camera......................................................... 237
4
4WD See: Four-Wheel Drive...................................... 210
A
A/C See: Climate Control......................................... 145
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 221
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 222
Accessories...................................................560 Exterior style....................................................... 560
Interior style........................................................ 560
Lifestyle................................................................ 560
Peace of mind.................................................... 560
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 12
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control...........240
Adjusting the Headlamps........................346 Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 347
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................ 346
Adjusting the Pedals
.....................................83
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................80 Power Tilt and Telescope Steering
Column............................................................... 80
Airbag Disposal
...............................................53
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 145Air Filter
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.2L/
6.8L.................................................................... 353
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7L Diesel................................................................. 354
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 76
Ambient Lighting
...........................................94
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................76
Arming the Alarm.................................................. 77
Disarming the Alarm............................................ 77
Full Guard ............................................................... 76
Reduced Guard...................................................... 76
Appendices....................................................595
Apps..................................................................532 ........................................................................\
.......... 532
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link...................534
Audible Warnings and Indicators............110 Headlamps On Warning Chime.....................110
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................110
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................110
Audio Control
...................................................81
Media........................................................................\
. 81
Seek, Next or Previous......................................... 81
Audio System
................................................435
General Information......................................... 435
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC
..............................................................437
Menu Structure.................................................. 439
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ Touchscreen Display................................441
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/ CD...................................................................436
Autolamps........................................................87 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 87
Automatic Climate Control......................146
Automatic High Beam Control.................89 Activating the System........................................ 90
Manually Overriding the System................... 90
Automatic Transmission
..........................205
Brake-Shift Interlock........................................ 208
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow................................................................. 209
Understanding the Shift Positions of Your Automatic Transmission........................... 205
Understanding your SelectShift Automatic ™ transmission........................ 206
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Getting the Services You Need..............303
Away From Home............................................. 303
Global Opening
..............................................96
Opening the Windows....................................... 96
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 222
Hazard Warning Flashers.........................296
HDC See: Using Hill Descent Control................... 229
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps.................... 346
Head Restraints
.............................................152
Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 153
Heated Seats.................................................160 Rear Heated Seats............................................. 160
Heated Steering Wheel
................................82
Heated Windows and Mirrors..................150 Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 151
Heated Rear Window........................................ 150
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 145
Hill Start Assist
.............................................223
Switching the System On and Off...............224
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 223
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................148
Cooling the Interior Quickly............................ 149
General Hints....................................................... 148
Heating the Interior Quickly............................ 149
Recommended Settings for Cooling..........150
Recommended Settings for Heating..........149
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather............................................................ 150
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................222
Home Screen................................................498
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........320
I
Ignition Switch
................................................173
In California (U.S. Only)............................304
Information Display Control
.......................82 Information Displays.....................................111
General Information............................................ 111
Information Messages
................................128
4WD........................................................................\
. 144
Active Park............................................................ 128
Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 129
Adaptive Steering............................................... 129
AdvanceTrac and Traction Control..............130
Airbag...................................................................... 130
Alarm and Security............................................ 130
Automatic Engine Shutdown.......................... 131
Battery and Charging System......................... 131
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System.................................................... 132
Collision Warning System................................ 133
Diesel Messages.................................................. 133
Doors and Locks.................................................. 135
Driver Alert............................................................ 136
Drivetrain................................................................ 136
Engine..................................................................... 136
Fuel........................................................................\
... 137
Keys and Intelligent Access............................. 137
Lane Keeping System....................................... 138
Maintenance........................................................ 138
MyKey...................................................................... 139
Off Road................................................................. 139
Park Aid.................................................................. 140
Park Brake............................................................. 140
Power Steering..................................................... 141
Remote Start......................................................... 141
Seats........................................................................\
. 141
Starting System .................................................. 142
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................. 142
Trailer....................................................................... 142
Installing Child Restraints
............................18
Child Seats............................................................... 18
Combining Seatbelt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety
Seats..................................................................... 27
Front Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Regular Cab)................................................... 28
Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Crew Cab and Super Cab)...................................... 29
Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outboard Seating Positions (Center
Seating Use) .................................................... 26
Using Inflatable Seatbelts (Rear Seat Outboard Positions)....................................... 23
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Motorcraft Parts - 6.2L...............................413
Motorcraft Parts - 6.7L Diesel..................415
Motorcraft Parts - 6.8L..............................414
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................64
MyKey
™..............................................................61
Principle of Operation......................................... 61
N
Navigation......................................................524 cityseeker............................................................... 531
Destination Mode.............................................. 526
Map Mode............................................................ 524
Navigation Map Updates................................ 532
Navigation Menu................................................ 529
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link...................532
Waypoints............................................................ 530
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........570 Diesel Engine(s)................................................. 572
Gasoline Engine(s)........................................... 570
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................328
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check - 6.2L/6.8L...............324
See: Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel.............325
Opening and Closing the Hood..............320
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................307
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual.........308
Overhead Console........................................170
P
Parking Aids
....................................................231
Principle of Operation....................................... 231
Parking Brake.................................................222
Passive Anti-Theft System
.........................74
SecuriLock®........................................................... 74
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................74
Pedals.................................................................83
Perchlorate.........................................................12
Phone
................................................................518
During a Phone Call.......................................... 522
Making Calls......................................................... 521Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First
Time.................................................................... 518
Phone Menu......................................................... 519
Receiving Calls.................................................... 522
Smartphone Connectivity.............................. 523
Text Messaging................................................... 523
Post-Crash Alert System.........................300
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 65
Power Running Boards
.................................78
Power Seats....................................................155
Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active
Motion
............................................................... 156
Power Lumbar..................................................... 156
Power Steering Fluid Check......................341
Power Take-Off
...........................................209
Power Windows.............................................95
Accessory Delay................................................... 96
Bounce-Back......................................................... 95
One-Touch Up or Down..................................... 95
Window Lock......................................................... 96
Protecting the Environment........................16
R
Rear Axle
..........................................................219
Rear Parking Aid............................................231
Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 232
Rear Seat Armrest........................................163
Rear Seats
.......................................................159
Folding Up the Rear Seat Cushion ..............159
Returning the Seat to the Seating
Position.............................................................. 159
Rear View Camera
.......................................232
Camera Guidelines............................................ 233
Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 234
Rear Camera Delay........................................... 234
Using the Rear View Camera System........233
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera................................... 232
Recommended Towing Weights............277 Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight for Your Vehicle.............................. 280
Refueling - Diesel
.........................................193
Dual Fuel Tanks................................................... 195
Fueling Tips.......................................................... 194
Refueling................................................................ 194
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Sitting in the Correct Position..................152
Sliding Windows............................................99 Power Sliding Back Window........................... 99
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 390
Snowplowing
................................................292
Engine temperature while plowing.............293
Installing the Snowplow................................. 292
Operating the Vehicle with the Snowplow Attached.......................................................... 293
Snowplowing with your Airbag Equipped Vehicle.............................................................. 293
Transmission operation while plowing............................................................. 294
Special Notices
................................................13
New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 13
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector............................................................ 13
Special Instructions.............................................. 13
Using your Vehicle as an Ambulance.............13
Using your Vehicle as a Stationary Power Source................................................................... 14
Using your Vehicle With a Snowplow............13
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................575
Diesel Engine(s).................................................. 577
Exceptions............................................................ 583
Gasoline Engine(s)............................................ 575
Speed Control See: Cruise Control........................................... 239
Spot Lamps
.......................................................91
Cargo and Trailer Hookup Lamps...................91
Stability Control
...........................................226
Principle of Operation...................................... 226
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch............................................ 173
Starting a Diesel Engine - 6.7L Diesel..............................................................176
........................................................................\
............ 176
Cold Weather Operation................................... 177
Cold Weather Starting....................................... 177
Diesel Engine Fast Start Glow Plug System................................................................ 177
Starting a Gasoline Engine - 6.2L/ 6.8L..................................................................174
Cold Weather Starting (Flexible Fuel Vehicles Only).................................................. 175
Failure to Start...................................................... 175Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................176
Important Ventilating Information...............176
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is
Moving................................................................ 175
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary.......................................................... 175
Starting and Stopping the Engine
..........173
General Information........................................... 173
Steering...........................................................256 Adaptive Steering............................................... 257
Power Steering................................................... 256
Steering Wheel
...............................................80
Storage Compartments.............................170
Sunroof See: Moonroof..................................................... 100
Sun Visors
.........................................................99
Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................. 100
Supplementary Restraints System.........44 Principle of Operation........................................ 44
Switching Off the Engine - 6.7L Diesel.............................................................180
Symbols Glossary.............................................8
SYNC™ 3........................................................487 General Information......................................... 487
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting......................547
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................465
911 Assist............................................................... 465
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 467
SYNC™...........................................................449 General Information......................................... 449
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
..........................479
T
Tailgate Lock....................................................70
Tailgate Step
.....................................................71
Closing the Step..................................................... 71
Opening the Step................................................... 71
Tailgate...............................................................70
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications..............411
Terrain Response
.........................................229
Principle of Operation...................................... 229
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)......................305
Tire Care
..........................................................373
Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 374
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Using Stability Control...............................227
AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control ™
(RSC®).............................................................. 227
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................470
Accessing Your USB Song Library................474
Bluetooth Devices and System Settings............................................................. 476
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port.......................................................... 470
Media Menu Features....................................... 473
Media Voice Commands.................................. 471
USB 2...................................................................... 476
Voice Commands for Audio Sources..........477
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............453 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu................................................................. 458
Accessing Your Phone Settings....................461
Bluetooth Devices............................................. 462
Making Calls......................................................... 457
Pairing a Phone for the First Time..............454
Pairing Subsequent Phones.......................... 455
Phone Options during an Active Call.........457
Phone Voice Commands................................ 455
Receiving Calls.................................................... 457
System Settings................................................. 463
Text Messaging.................................................. 459
Using Traction Control...............................225 Switching the System Off............................... 225
System Indicator Lights and Messages......................................................... 225
Using Voice Recognition............................451 Audio Voice Commands................................ 500
Climate Voice Commands.............................. 501
Initiating a Voice Session................................. 451
Mobile App Voice Commands...................... 503
Navigation Voice Commands.......................502
Phone Voice Commands................................ 501
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands..................................................... 504
System Interaction and Feedback..............452
Voice Settings Commands............................ 504
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................306 V
Vehicle Care..................................................360
General Information......................................... 360
Vehicle Certification Label
........................417
Vehicle Identification Number................416
Vehicle Storage
.............................................367
Battery................................................................... 368
Body........................................................................\
367
Brakes.................................................................... 368
Cooling system................................................... 368
Engine.................................................................... 368
Fuel system......................................................... 368
General................................................................... 367
Miscellaneous..................................................... 368
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................368
Tires........................................................................\
368
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 145
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number.............416
Voice Control
...................................................82
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators...............105 4X2........................................................................\
.. 109
4X4 HIGH.............................................................. 109
4X4 LOW............................................................... 109
Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 105
Adaptive Steering.............................................. 106
Anti-Lock Braking System.............................. 106
Automatic High Beam...................................... 106
Battery.................................................................... 106
Blind Spot Monitor............................................ 106
Brake System....................................................... 106
Check Fuel Cap................................................... 106
Cruise Control....................................................... 107
Diesel Engine Brake........................................... 109
Diesel Exhaust Fluid.......................................... 109
Direction Indicator.............................................. 107
Door Ajar................................................................ 107
Electronic Locking Differential....................... 107
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................107
Engine Oil............................................................... 107
Fasten Seatbelt................................................... 107
Front Airbag.......................................................... 107
Front Fog Lamps................................................. 107
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