remote start FORD SUPER DUTY 2023 Owner's Manual

Press the heated seat symbol on theclimate controls or touchscreen to cyclethrough the various heat settings and off.The more indicators that display, thewarmer the temperature of the seat.
Note:The heated seats may remain onafter you remote start your vehicle, basedon your remote start settings. The heatedseats may also turn on when you start yourvehicle if they were on when you switchedyour vehicle off.
VENTILATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
VENTILATED SEAT PRECAUTIONS
Do not:
•Spill liquid on the front seats. This maycause the air vent holes to becomeblocked and not work properly.
•Place cargo or objects under the seats.They may block the air intake causingthe air vents to not work properly.
SWITCHING THE VENTILATEDSEATS ON AND OFF
The vehicle must be running to use thisfeature.
Press this symbol on the climate controlsor the touchscreen to cycle through thevarious ventilation settings and off. Moreindicator lights indicate higher fan speeds.
Note:When you switch the climate controlfan speed and the ventilated seats to theirmaximum settings, the ventilated seatsprovide increased cooling.
If the engine falls below 350 RPM whilethe ventilated seats are on, the featureturns itself off unless the vehicle is inAuto-Start-Stop mode. You may need toreactivate the ventilated seats.
Note:The ventilated seats may remain onafter you remote start your vehicle, basedon your remote start settings. The ventilatedseats may also turn on when you start yourvehicle if they were on when you switchedyour vehicle off.
FRONT SEATS VIDEOS
4-Way Head Restraints Video Link
Power-Seat Adjustment Video Link
Max Recline Seats Video Link
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To program your in-vehicle HomeLinkfunction button with your handheldtransmitter:
1.With your vehicle parked outside of thegarage, switch your vehicle on, but donot start your vehicle.
2.Press and release one of the threeHomeLink function buttons that youwould like to program.
Note:The indicator should begin to flash.If the indicator does not flash, press andhold the function button for 20 seconds untilthe indicator begins to flash.
3.Hold your handheld garage doortransmitter 1–3 in (2–8 cm) away fromthe HomeLink button you want toprogram.
4.Press and hold the handheldtransmitter button you want toprogram while watching the indicatoron HomeLink. Continue to hold thehandheld button until the HomeLinkindicator flashes rapidly or iscontinuously on.
Note:You may need to use a differentmethod if you live in Canada or havedifficulties programming your gate operatoror garage door opener.
5.Press and hold the HomeLink buttonyou programmed for two seconds, thenrelease. You may need to do this twiceto activate the door.
Note:If the indicator stays on, theprogramming is complete.
Note:If the HomeLink indicator flashesrapidly, repeat Step 5.
Note:If your device still does not operate,you must program your garage door.
6.To program additional buttons, repeatSteps 1–4.
Note:Make sure you keep the originalremote control transmitter for use in othervehicles as well as for future systemprogramming.
Programming the Garage DoorOpener to your Garage DoorOpener Motor
Note:Make sure that the garage door andsecurity device are free from obstructionwhen you are programming. Do not programthe system with the vehicle in the garage.
1.Press the learn button on the garagedoor opener motor and then you have30 seconds to complete the next twosteps.
2.Return to your vehicle.
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Switching the Ignition On
Turn the key to position II. All electricalcircuits and accessories are operationaland the warning lamps and indicatorsilluminate.
PUSH BUTTON IGNITION
SWITCH (IF EQUIPPED)
Switching the Ignition Off
When the ignition is on or in accessorymode, press the push button ignitionswitch once without your foot on the brakepedal.
Switching the Ignition toAccessory Mode
When the ignition is off, press the pushbutton ignition switch once without yourfoot on the brake pedal.
All electrical circuits and accessories areoperational and the warning lamps andindicators illuminate.
Note:Your vehicle has a battery saverfeature that shuts your vehicle off when itdetects a certain amount of battery drain,or after approximately 30 minutes ofinactivity in accessory mode.
Note:The system may not function if theremote control is close to metal objects orelectronic devices, for example keys or a cellphone.
Note:You need a valid key inside yourvehicle to switch the ignition on and startthe engine.
STARTING THE ENGINE
STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE -VEHICLES WITHOUT: PUSHBUTTON START
Before starting your vehicle, check thefollowing:
•Make sure that the headlamps andelectrical accessories are off.
•Make sure that the parking brake is on.
•Make sure that the transmission is inpark (P).
1.Fully press the brake pedal.
Note:Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
2.Turn the key to position III.
Note:The engine may continue crankingfor up to 15 seconds or until it starts.
Note:The engine takes longer to start atlower temperatures. It may crank for severalseconds when very cold.
STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE -VEHICLES WITH: PUSH BUTTONSTART
Before starting your vehicle, check thefollowing:
•Make sure that the headlamps andelectrical accessories are off.
•Make sure that the parking brake is on.
•Make sure that the transmission is inpark (P).
1.Fully press the brake pedal.
Note:Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
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ACCESSING THE PASSIVE KEY
BACKUP POSITION
If you are unable to start your vehicle,locate the backup slot in one of twopositions:
Vehicles with center console storage:
1.Remove the mat from the centerconsole storage area.
2.Place the remote control in the backupslot with the buttons facing toward therear of the vehicle.
3.Press the brake pedal.
4.Press the push button ignition switchto start the vehicle.
Vehicles without center console storage:
1.Raise the center armrest storage lid.
2.Place the remote control in the backupslot with the buttons facing toward therear of the vehicle.
3.Press the brake pedal.
4.Press the push button ignition switchto start the vehicle.
STARTING AND STOPPING
THE ENGINE –
TROUBLESHOOTING
STARTING AND STOPPING THEENGINE – WARNING LAMPS
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
If it illuminates when the engineis running, the on-boarddiagnostics system is detectinga malfunction of the vehicle emissioncontrol system.
If it flashes, engine misfire could beoccurring. Increased exhaust gastemperatures could damage the catalyticconverter or other vehicle components.Avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration,and have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
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POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM
WHAT IS THE POST-CRASHALERT SYSTEM
The system helps draw attention to yourvehicle in the event of a serious impact.
HOW DOES THE POST-CRASHALERT SYSTEM WORK
The system is designed to turn the hazardflashers on, turn the courtesy lamps on,intermittently sound the horn and unlockall doors in the event of a serious impactthat deploys an airbag or the seatbeltpretensioners.
POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEMLIMITATIONS
Depending on applicable laws in thecountry your vehicle was built for, the horndoes not sound in the event of a seriousimpact.
SWITCHING THE POST-CRASHALERT SYSTEM OFF
Press the hazard flasher switch, the unlockbutton on the remote control, the panicbutton on the remote control or cycle theignition to switch the system off.
Note:The alert turns off when the vehiclebattery runs out of charge.
AUTOMATIC CRASH SHUTOFF
WHAT IS AUTOMATIC CRASHSHUTOFF
The automatic crash shutoff is designedto stop the fuel going to the engine in theevent of a moderate or severe crash.
Note:Not every impact causes a shutoff.
AUTOMATIC CRASH SHUTOFFPRECAUTIONS
WARNING: If your vehicle has beeninvolved in a crash, have the fuel systemchecked. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in fire, personal injury ordeath.
RE-ENABLING YOUR VEHICLE
1.Switch the ignition off.
2.Attempt to start your vehicle.
3.Switch the ignition off.
4.Attempt to start your vehicle.
Note:If your vehicle does not start after thethird attempt, have your vehicle checked assoon as possible.
RECOVERY TOWING
ACCESSING THE FRONT TOWINGPOINT
WARNING: Using recovery hooksis dangerous and should only be done bya person familiar with proper vehiclerecovery safety practices. Improper useof recovery hooks may cause hook failureor separation from the vehicle and couldresult in serious injury or death.
WARNING: Slowly remove theslack from the recovery strap prior topulling. Failure to do so can introducesignificantly higher loads which cancause the recovery hooks to break off, orthe recovery strap to fail which can causeserious injury or death.
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This introduces new features and providesupdates to the vehicle's software systems.Make sure to switch Automatic Updateson, set a recurring update schedule andconnect your vehicle to Wi-Fi. Updatescould take longer when not connected toWi-Fi or could not download at all. SeeConnecting the Vehicle to a Wi-FiNetwork (page 548).
Your vehicle may be able to receivedrivable software updates, non-drivablesoftware updates or both. Drivablesoftware updates happen during normalvehicle usage and require limited inputfrom you. You are notified on yourtouchscreen and connected device priorto a non-drivable update.
Most non-drivable updates complete inless than 30 minutes, although someupdates could take up to a few hours.
You are notified of vehicle software updatestatus on to the top left of touchscreen.You can also see the notifications in yourconnected device. See Software UpdateIndicators (page 583).
Vehicle Software UpdateRequirements
Non-drivable software updates do notinstall if any of the following occur:
•Your vehicle is running.
•Your vehicle is switched on.
•Your vehicle is not parked.
•The 12 V battery charge is too low.
•The hazard indicators are switched on.
•The alarm is sounding.
•The doors are open.
•The parking lamps are switched on.
•You are pressing the brake pedal.
•An emergency call is in process.
•Your vehicle is in limp home mode.
Vehicle Software UpdateLimitations
Once you begin a non-drivable softwareupdate, you cannot:
•Cancel the update.
•Enter your vehicle unless you have akey blade.
•You can open the doors using themechanical latch if child locks arenot on.
•Use the remote control to lock, unlockor start your vehicle.
•Drive your vehicle.
•Charge your vehicle.
•Charging resumes once the updatecompletes.
SOFTWARE UPDATE
SETTINGS
To access the Software Updates menu:
1.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2.Press Software Updates.
You can do the following in the SoftwareUpdates menu:
•Switch Automatic Updates on and off.
•Schedule and install software updates.
•View software update details.
Press the button next to a menuoption for more information.
Switching Automatic Updates Onand Off
Your vehicle may come with AutomaticUpdates switched on. To make sure yourvehicle always has the latest software,which could include security or otherenhancements, we do not recommendswitching Automatic Updates off.
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Blind Spot Information System With TrailerCoverage..........................................................328Blind Spot Information SystemIndicators.....................................................330Blind Spot Information SystemLimitations...................................................327Blind Spot Information SystemPrecautions..................................................327Blind Spot Information SystemRequirements.............................................327Blind Spot Information System –Troubleshooting.........................................331Blind Spot Information System –Information Messages.................................331Blind Spot Information SystemVideos............................................................331Blind Spot Information System WithTrailer Coverage.........................................328Blind Spot Information System With TrailerCoverage Limitations..................................328Selecting a Trailer..............................................330Setting a Trailer Length...................................329What Is Blind Spot Information System withTrailer Coverage.............................................328Bluetooth®.....................................................574Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood.........440Booster Seats...................................................47Brake Fluid Specification..........................250Brake Over Accelerator..............................249Brake Precautions.......................................249Brakes..............................................................249Anti-Lock Braking System..............................249Brakes – Troubleshooting..............................250Brakes – Troubleshooting........................250Brakes – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................252Brakes – Information Messages....................251Brakes – Warning Lamps...............................250Breaking-In.....................................................416
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Calculating Payload....................................353Calculating the Load Limit.......................353Canceling the Set Speed...........................273Canceling the Set Speed Limit................316Capacities and Specifications................520
Catalytic Converter.....................................233Catalytic Converter –Troubleshooting............................................233Catalytic Converter Precautions............233Catalytic Converter –Troubleshooting........................................233Catalytic Converter – WarningLamps................................................................233Center Console..............................................198Opening the Center Console..........................198Center Console Work Surface.................193Center Console Work Surface –Troubleshooting.............................................194Center Console Work Surface –Troubleshooting.........................................194Center Console Work Surface – InformationMessages..........................................................194Center Display Limitations.......................563Center Display Overview..........................563Center Display Overview Videos...........564Center Display Precautions.....................563Changing a Flat Tire...................................509Changing a Road Wheel...........................509Changing the Fuel Filter - Diesel............453Changing the Fuel Filter -Gasoline.......................................................453Changing the Language.............................145Changing the Measurement Unit...........145Changing the Remote Control Battery -Vehicles With: Flip Key...............................74Changing the Remote Control Battery -Vehicles With: Push Button Start..........75Changing the Set Speed Limit................316Changing the Temperature Unit.............145Changing the Tire Pressure Unit.............145Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi HotspotName or Password....................................551Charging a Device.........................................183Charging a Wireless Device......................195Checking the Brake Fluid..........................249Checking the Seatbelts...............................56Checking the Selective CatalyticReduction System Status.....................230Checking the Tire Pressures...................490Checking the Wiper Blades........................114Children and Airbags....................................64
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Driver Alert Precautions............................346Driver Alert – Troubleshooting................347Driver Alert – Information Messages..........347Driving Economically..................................416Driving Hints....................................................412Driving in Special Conditions.........................416Off-Road Driving.................................................412Driving in Special Conditions...................416Driving Through Mud and Water...................416Driving on Snow and Ice............................416
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Easy Entry and Exit.......................................90Electric Parking Brake AudibleWarning........................................................254Electric Parking Brake................................253Electric Parking Brake –Troubleshooting............................................254Electric Parking Brake –Troubleshooting........................................254Electric Parking Brake – InformationMessages.........................................................255Electric Parking Brake – WarningLamps...............................................................254Electromagnetic Compatibility..............703Electronic Locking Differential................245Electronic Locking Differential –Troubleshooting............................................248Electronic Locking DifferentialIndicators......................................................247Electronic Locking DifferentialPrecautions.................................................245Electronic Locking Differential –Troubleshooting........................................248Electronic Locking Differential –Information Messages................................248Emergency Call Limitations.......................68Emergency Call Requirements..................67Emergency Call System Data....................29Emergency Towing......................................429Emission Law................................................700Enabling Apps on an AndroidDevice............................................................575Enabling Apps on an iOS Device............575Enabling or Disabling PersonalProfiles...........................................................577Enabling Remote Start...............................149
End User License Agreement..................675Engine Air Filter............................................445Changing the Engine Air Filter......................445Engine Air Filter - InformationMessages.........................................................447Resetting the Air Filter Reminder................446Engine Block Heater...................................205Engine Block Heater Precautions................205How Does the Engine Block HeaterWork..................................................................206Using the Engine Block Heater.....................206Engine Coolant TemperatureGauge.............................................................138Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -6.7L Diesel...................................................526Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -6.8L, Gasoline............................................528Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -7.3L, Gasoline.............................................530Engine Oil.......................................................444Adding Engine Oil..............................................444Checking the Engine Oil Level......................444Engine Oil Capacity andSpecification..................................................445Engine Oil Dipstick Overview........................444Intelligent Oil Life Monitor..............................445Resetting the Intelligent Oil LifeMonitor.............................................................445Engine Oil Pressure Gauge........................138Engine Oil Temperature Gauge...............138Engine Specifications - 6.7LDiesel............................................................520Engine Specifications - 6.8L,Gasoline.........................................................521Engine Specifications - 7.3L,Gasoline........................................................522Environment....................................................30Evasive Steering Assist..............................343Evasive Steering Assist Limitations............343Switching Evasive Steering Assist On andOff.......................................................................343What Is Evasive Steering Assist...................343Event Data.........................................................27Exit Warning...................................................332Exit Warning - Troubleshooting....................334Exit Warning Indicators..............................333Exit Warning Limitations...........................332Exit Warning Precautions..........................332
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Exit Warning - Troubleshooting.............334Exit Warning - InformationMessages.........................................................334Export Unique Options...............................701Extending the Exterior Mirrors..................133Extending the Remote StartDuration........................................................150Exterior Bulbs.................................................461Changing a Front Fog Lamp Bulb...............465Changing a Front Turn Signal LampBulb...................................................................464Changing a Headlamp Bulb..........................463Changing a High Mounted StoplampBulb....................................................................467Changing a License Plate Lamp Bulb........467Changing a Rear Lamp Bulb.........................465Changing a Rear Turn Signal LampBulb...................................................................466Changing a Reversing Lamp Bulb...............467Changing a Stoplamp Bulb...........................466Exterior Bulb Specification Chart.................461Removing a Rear Lamp Assembly..............463Exterior Lamps...............................................118Exterior Lamps On Audible Warning............121How Do Cornering Lamps Work....................119Switching the Cargo Lamps On....................120Switching the Daytime Running Lamps Onand Off................................................................119Switching the Spot Lamps On andOff.......................................................................120Switching Welcome Lighting On andOff.........................................................................121Using the Front Fog Lamps............................120Using the Turn Signal Lamps..........................118Exterior Lighting Control..............................117Exterior Lighting..............................................117Adaptive Front Lighting....................................124Autolamps..............................................................118Automatic High Beam Control.......................122Automatic High Beam Control –Troubleshooting.............................................124Exterior Lamps.....................................................118Exterior Zone Lighting........................................121Headlamps.............................................................117Headlamps – Troubleshooting.......................117Exterior Lighting Videos..............................125Exterior Mirrors...............................................132Exterior Mirrors Videos................................133
Exterior Zone Lighting..................................121Exterior Zone Lighting Settings.....................122Using the Exterior Zone Lighting....................121What Is Exterior Zone Lighting........................121
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Fail-Safe Cooling.........................................425Driving When Fail-Safe Mode IsActivated..........................................................425Fail-Safe Cooling Indicators..........................426How Does Fail-Safe Cooling Work..............425What Is Fail-Safe Cooling...............................425Fastening and Unfastening theSeatbelts.........................................................51Feature Bar....................................................564Federal Highway AdministrationRegulation....................................................674Filling the Selective Catalytic ReductionSystem Tank...............................................228Filling the Selective Catalytic ReductionSystem Tank in Cold Weather..................228Filling the Selective Catalytic ReductionSystem Tank Using a Fuel StationPump.................................................................229Filling the Selective Catalytic ReductionSystem Tank Using a PortableContainer.........................................................229Flat TireSee: Changing a Flat Tire...............................509Flat TowSee: Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -4x2......................................................................429See: Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -4x4......................................................................427Floor Mats........................................................417Folding the Exterior Mirrors - VehiclesWith: Manual Folding Mirrors................132Folding the Exterior Mirrors - VehiclesWith: Power Folding Mirrors...................132Foot PedalsSee: Adjusting the Pedals.................................112Ford Assistant..............................................565Ford Assistant – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................565Ford Assistant Settings...................................565Using Ford Assistant........................................565Ford Protect..................................................589
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Identifying the Fuses in the Interior FuseBox.....................................................................436Locating the Interior Fuse Box......................435Interior Lamp Function...............................126Switching the Interior Lamp Function Onand Off...............................................................126What Is the Interior Lamp Function.............126Interior Lighting.............................................126Ambient Lighting.................................................127Interior Lamp Function.....................................126Interior Lighting – Troubleshooting..............127Interior Lighting – Troubleshooting........127Interior Lighting – Frequently AskedQuestions..........................................................127Interior Mirror...................................................131Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror..........................131Interior Mirror Precautions..........................131Introduction.......................................................21
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Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................421Jump Starting Precautions..............................421Jump Starting the Vehicle..............................422Preparing the Vehicle........................................421
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Keyless Entry...................................................85Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting...................86Keyless Entry Keypad....................................87Keyless Entry Keypad –Troubleshooting..............................................89Keyless Entry Keypad Limitations............87Keyless Entry Keypad Master AccessCode.................................................................87Keyless Entry Keypad Personal AccessCodes..............................................................88Keyless Entry Keypad –Troubleshooting..........................................89Keyless Entry Keypad – Frequently AskedQuestions...........................................................89Keyless Entry Keypad Videos....................89Keyless Entry Limitations............................85Keyless Entry Settings..................................85Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting.............86Keyless Entry – Frequently AskedQuestions...........................................................86
Keyless Entry Videos....................................86Keys and Remote Controls........................69Keys and Remote Controls –Troubleshooting..............................................80Keys and Remote Controls –Troubleshooting..........................................80Keys and Remote Controls – InformationMessages...........................................................80
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Lane Centering.............................................303How Does Lane Centering Work..................303Lane Centering Alerts......................................305Lane Centering AutomaticCancellation...................................................305Lane Centering Indicators..............................306Lane Centering Limitations...........................304Lane Centering Manual Cancellation........305Lane Centering Precautions..........................303Lane Centering Requirements.....................304Switching Lane Centering On andOff......................................................................304Lane Keeping System Indicators...........320Lane Keeping System..................................317Aid Mode................................................................319Alert and Aid Mode............................................319Alert Mode.............................................................318Blind Spot Assist...............................................320Blind Spot Assist with TrailerCoverage...........................................................322Lane Keeping System –Troubleshooting............................................324Lane Keeping System Limitations..........317Lane Keeping System Precautions.........317Lane Keeping System –Troubleshooting........................................324Lane Keeping System – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................325Lane Keeping System – InformationMessages.........................................................324Lane Keeping System Videos.................326Launching or Retrieving a Boat orPersonal Watercraft.................................367Linking or Unlinking a PersonalProfile.............................................................577Live Traffic......................................................579Switching Live Traffic On and Off................579
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